Rath on 15 November 2012
| Mr Khan said: Okay, i've culled a few folks in this thread And with that, let me say that while this thread does not merit closure (as this is a legitimate topic, and most of the folks here are being reasonable), some of y'all really need to stop saying offensive stuff. I have a low tolerance for some of the BS the Israelis pull, but i do understand that they feel threatened. At the same time, one has to understand the ineffectual and corrupt nature of the "legitimate" Palestinian party, Fatah, and that Hamas, while murderous and violent, are also likely the more honest of the two. Radical Islam should be condemned, but one must understand where this sort of thing is coming from. Terrorism isn't so much about ideology as it is about desperation; people in a desperate condition will latch onto an ideology that gives them an outlet. In America and Europe in the late 19th century, it was Anarchism. In the early 20th century, Bolshevik Socialism or Fascism, mid 20th century, Communism. |
Cheers for the great post.
While Fatah is corrupt it is also the only chance of peace the Palestinians have - Hamas has no desire for peace with Israel. If Fatah doesn't make peace with Israel it is likely there will not be a proper peace for many decades.
