Interesting how Islam is so criticized.

Submitted by Chris (United States), Feb 13, 2007 at 23:56

Interesting how Islam is so criticized when people fail to recognize our part in its radicalization. Gee, who carved out the Middle East after the fall of the Ottomans? Whose imperialist policies made Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon etc. The French and the English. Who radicalized the Muslims in the first place? Gee, maybe the U.S. by supporting totaliterian regimes such as Saddam Husseins, sure its fine to support him while he slaughters thousands of Iranians. But oh no, he might give weapons to al-qaeda so we better stop him now .Who took out a legitimate prime minister in Iran while supporting a King because of this the revoultion took place. How many coups were U.S. led in the region? Who supported the radicalization of Mosques in Pakistan during the 80's in order to send Mujahadeen to fight the soviets Gee I wonder. And who preaches freedom and democracy while allying themselves with corrupt pigs such as the Saudi Royal family. Who was against pan-Arabism and wishing to take out such leaders such as Gamel Abdel Nasser. Who loves democracy but hates it when it doesnt go their way in the palestinian territories? I wonder.

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