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A couple of years back I read a book on Fundamentalism (Islamic as well as generally) the main assertion was that any fundamentalist is less interested in any kind of meeting of the minds (consensus on getting along with others) than simply going back to what they believe is the correct (core) philosophy of their sect. This requires conversion or coercion of all outsiders to their way of thinking. What we are seeing today in the world really displays this (from many groups) and seems to me counter to the ideals promoted by Christ. Rather than “kill you now” if you don't see it His way… time and judgment will “settle the score”.In short, there is nothing we can do to placate the Islamic fundamentalists short of going back into the sandbox with them. Wish I could find the book (will look again) but it may have made the long ride to the used bookstore. 😮
Both also professed to being able to bring change; told the folks what they wanted to hear and did as they pleased. 😮
Great bumper sticker I saw in Canada… fitting many places: “I love my country but I fear my government!”
Martial law is coming just wait for it.
Although the circumstances that prompted this quote are suspect, the crux of it is far too true..."A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government." --Edward Abbey
Not sure what you mean about the AG / Pres. comment?
9-11 was an act of war. That shouldn't even be a question (unless you are the current President and AG of the US).KSM should not be tried in a civil court because it was not a civil crime. We're not talking bank robbery here nor are we talking domestic terrorism. KSM is not an American citizen.
Okay... I see it now (after my coffee); agreed all counts.
Only questions I have is where are they going to find a jury of his peers...
This should mean a jury of people of basically the average standing; a jury of average citizens.
and don't they usually hold trials, especially one that is going to get this much media coverage, out of the the city where the crime was committed? (crime-act of war...I guess there is no difference here with our AG and president). Didn't they have to move the OJ trial to another jurisdiction because of these reasons?
OJ trial wasn't moved... perhaps it should have been, but trials, according to the Const., should take place in the jurisdiction where committed unless it will compromise the process. Not sure what you mean about the AG / Pres. comment?
And why do I fear that it's not the terrorist who's going to be on trial, it will be the United States?
Because that is the likely outcome. All the comments made about showing the world how well out system works are bunk... the rest of the world doesn't care a rat's hat for our system; the ones we are most trying to impress with our system would give a kangaroo process and a beheading in this case.While I agree, the case perhaps should be in civil court, we should do something like the Nuremberg Trials under military conditions (due process still) as these cases result for a declaration of war against the US.
Based on the reports of the symptoms and result I am pretty sure it is what I had back in '79 (I'm in the group that is supposed to have immunities)… seems logical, as scout's report sounds just like it. Sorry Pard, it's nasty. You will feel better in a few days though.Hope the way this has been handled won't be a preview of the new health care plan... expected better after the debacle with the regular flu awhile back. Seems like it doesn't matter who runs the show they can't get it together.
Anything prior to about 600 AD was Arab (or a particular group you might name), since Islamic or Muslim can be added. Some contributions may be specific to the religion and others aren't.
.... Gregory's revocation of royal prerogative was nothing more than a power play. Gregory was trying to steal Henry's thunder if you will. Anybody else have an opinion?
This is how it was presented to me about 40 years ago. 😮
This admin will stretch the elastic clause beyond anything we can imagine, or so it seems. Perhaps until it snaps. 🙁
The Greeks sought to emulate the Egyptians since they were the older civilization by far.
The old saying goes... "there is truly, nothing new under the sun."We see it throughout history, each succeeding society picks up and dusts off for their own use, the things from the past that sooth, amuse, or move them. 🙂
Maybe… Roger Bacon in the 1200's was the first name that came to mind for me; often it is taught he formalized the steps though others had used it previous. Might be that he just got the press. ???There is evidence of "[a]n Egyptian medical textbook, the Edwin Smith papyrus, (circa 1600 BC), applies the following components: examination, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis, to the treatment of disease." --Wikipedia. Others are mentioned too, along with Plato later as well as Aristotle.[edit] And don't forget the Muslims... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_scientific_method#Ibn_al-Haytham [/edit]
