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Submitted by Dave (United States), Aug 27, 2016 at 21:29

I read Hugh's article and I found that despite his initially gloomy assessment about "civilizational surrender", he did conclude that the German public would be broadly opposed to the proposed Arabic language project, which indeed they are. Maybe the real difference between Dr. Pipes's optimism about the ultimate defeat of Islamism and Hugh Fitzgerald's pessimism is not so much about Islamic influence, but about the ultimate power of the Western elites.

While it may be true that Islam and Islamism are becoming increasing unpopular among the proletariat, the trend seems to be running in the opposite direction among the elites, in academia, the media and in traditional Christian religious institutions. Just based on numbers, the masses should win the argument by their votes, don't underestimate the power of the wily and sanctimonious elites to impose their will anyway.

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2A third way to view the learning of Arabic in the West [194 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Peter ChewAug 29, 2016 13:45231936
4Arabic is the language of the Prophet [65 words]Michael Hanni MorcosAug 31, 2016 05:43231936
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Many, or most? [129 words]Peter ChewSep 12, 2016 14:18231936
many, not most [68 words]Mohammed Waza Khiddif id'UllahSep 14, 2016 05:42231936
1Many are Called; Few are Chosen [244 words]M ToveySep 21, 2016 16:50231936
2German Islamisation or not? The German Curches will decide. [411 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
FrederikAug 29, 2016 06:23231930
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"Creeping" Sharia [278 words]Pied PiperAug 30, 2016 21:56231930
1This position is Never reciprocated in Moslem Countries [164 words]Michael Hanni MorcosAug 31, 2016 05:27231930
1Contradictions within European Societies [173 words]FrederikSep 2, 2016 08:13231930
1As Raif Badawi would say: "Secularism is the answer!" [240 words]FrederikSep 2, 2016 08:55231930
1You Confirm My Point Re Judeo-Christian Ethics [89 words]DaveSep 4, 2016 11:38231930
reintroduction of Arabic to acquire a driver's license in Germany [216 words]mythAug 28, 2016 17:19231897
Some countries will fully submit to Islam and dhimmitude, some will not. [171 words]DebbieAug 28, 2016 15:07231892
Sometimes a Cigar is just a Cigar... [207 words]Rich McAug 27, 2016 23:28231850
2It's The Snobs Versus The Slobs [138 words]DaveAug 27, 2016 21:29231845
The French Judiciary Re Burkinis Proves My Point [54 words]DaveAug 30, 2016 19:15231845
3Hope you are right [515 words]Ray ExleyAug 27, 2016 16:48231837
1Teaching Arabic to Germany's youth [68 words]dianne gallenAug 27, 2016 12:26231830
3Fundamental difference [327 words]anotherviewAug 27, 2016 12:06231829
4Islamization will continue [87 words]Michael Hanni MorcosAug 27, 2016 10:49231825
2Would Oppose Mandatory Learning of Arabic by School Children [363 words]DENNIS DURKOPAug 27, 2016 09:59231822
3Truth, Not Arabic, Should be Taught in All Schools [142 words]Mike RamirezAug 27, 2016 09:37231821
1re Anti-Islamism will prevail [246 words]John DobaAug 27, 2016 08:07231820
Europe and USA finally begin to understand the danger of Islamofascism [22 words]Azriel Tel-AvivAug 27, 2016 07:36231814
Spare the Change [62 words]susana moskowitzAug 27, 2016 07:08231812
1Madha? Shlon? Eyy? Waysh? Shu? [374 words]Pied PiperAug 27, 2016 05:22231811
3I strongly recommend that you read this "Culture and Conflict", by Prof. Philip Salzman. It will help you stop repeating your errors about Terrorism and Islam. [267 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Robin RosenblattAug 27, 2016 00:42231808

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