"brouhaha" - Haha!
Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Posted by Jeremayakovka at December 13, 2006 08:47 AM

All my life, I have been hearing about peace in the Middle East. It's not going to come about precisely because of the mindset of the Pseudostinians.

Good find, GM.

Posted by Always On Watch at December 13, 2006 08:45 PM

There are several layers of thought in JMK's post and I'm certain that I have not grasped all his arguments. In part, however, he seems to highlight the power of revenge. The jihadis know the power of revenge, but do we in the West?

I can't help but wonder if JMK mistakes the thirst for revenge with the righteous quest for justice. Perhaps I'm naive but, in the long term, I don't think revenge works as a motivation for most Westerners, especially Americans. We tire in the pursuit of revenge but can be tenacious in pursuing justice if we feel it has not been served. To the extent that some were motivated by revenge after 9/11, perhaps that explains why they have tired of war. As an American who wants to see justice and democracy prevail, I have not tired in the least.

Posted by DRJ at December 13, 2006 10:58 PM

To the extent that some were motivated by revenge after 9/11, perhaps that explains why they have tired of war....

hmm, that gives cause to pause.

(btw, I haven't grasped all my "arguments"!)

Posted by Jeremayakovka at December 14, 2006 11:27 AM