"S Green" wrote in message
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They are fighting to secure a fundamental muslim homeland in a
muslim world corrupted or stolen by the west.

They are fighting to reestablish the Caliphate, last seen in the
11th century. They believe that any lands once conquered by
Muslims should be included in this part of this Caliphate. This
encompasses present day Spain, southern France, and
south-eastern Europe up as far as Vienna. The more loony
branches include the US in this too, since they believe that the
new world was discovered by Arab sailors in the 13th century.

They already have a fundamentalist Muslim homeland. It is called
Saudi Arabia. The west actually assured its creation; the British
and French defeating the invading Egyptians in the early 19th
century & the British aiding the Saud family in the Hijaz during WWI
against the Ottomans. Their corruption is a home grown affair.

What's wrong with that. Except that it does not fit in with American
interests.

Nothing, if you feel like living in the 7th century again.

Whereas because of the Irish lobby in the US, support for the British
fighting Irish terrorists who did the majority of their bombing on the
mainland NOT Ireland was halfhearted.

It was never the official policy of the US government to support IRA
terrorists, although it did influence thinking in the 30's (when JFKs
father was ambassador). Jack Kennedy, an ardent Irish Nationalist
supporter, counseled Roosevelt to keep out of the war by sending
reports back that the UK was on the verge of collapse prior to
WW2. Thanks Jack. Who knows how many millions died because
of his bias and stupidity.


A clear case of double standards.

I really can't see any similarities, except perhaps that you
seem to have a rather superficial understanding about both.

Had a great flight yesterday here in Las Vegas. A warm spring
day without the spring winds for a change. Managed to get routed
straight over the Strip, for an excellent view of the Bellagio and
Paris hotels, much to the excitement of my passengers.