Democracy OR Freedom

Submitted by Info Tech Guy (United States), May 24, 2005 at 07:44

Daniel:

While I continue to hope for a widespread popular recognition of the threat which Islam poses to the West, I am beginning to wonder if Wolfgang Bruno's thesis may not unfold: a reactionary militant "fascistic" European opposition to Islam.

So far, Leftists have successfully contained European anti-muslim elements with "hate speech" laws and public indoctrination in tolerance, diversity and multiculturalism. But, will wider segments of the European population become aware of Islam's agenda and swell the ranks of "extremist" parties?

To date, discussion has remained fixed on a struggle against Islamicisation fought only in Leftist manipulated elections. But it did not require a political majority for Francisco Franco to become leader of Spain. What happens if Islam's successful advances spark warfare, insurgency and terrorism in Western, Southern and Northern Europe? Should we look to the Balkans for some possible scenarios? In the 1930s, the U.S. watched the advance of Hitler without involvement. Should we in the U.S. consider military action to forestall an Islamic political takeover of Europe?

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