@OwlInASack There are reasons for everything and it is far too easy to brand people we don't agree with as evil and sheep (many are, though). I a long time subscriber of the "National Geographic" and some time ago was a report on the environmental state of Cuba. Under Castro a lot of the island had pristine areas with little or no environmental impacts. Many unique creatures were thriving and the local ecosystems were healthy. The responses to that report was a lot of vitriol from readers condemning the magazine for overlooking the plight of the people. Yes, they were living under poverty conditions but they were inventive and found ways to live sustainably. My late partner (an immigrant) once asked her 2nd graders what is more important people or dirt? we need to look at reality and stop quickly branding people because we don't like or agree with what they say. I go right back to the opening sentence. Facism is often a reaction to some cause and the usual cause is a loss of resources by a segment of the population. Is now and always has been throughout history.

@OwlInASack Yes, let's name it for what it is (or what we want it to be because it is easier than doing some homework). I sent out a post which included a treatise "Why Climate Change is an irrelevance, economic growth is a myth and sustainability is forty years too late." I have been involved with the environmental movement for 25+ years which included board memberships and personal lifestyle changes. History books have been written connecting resources and historical events. Thousands of scientists have issued many warnings about our present plight so I have ample ground to stand on. Most people haven't a clue nor want to face the reality which we are dealing at this very moment. A recent headline was about some roads in Florida being submerged due to sea level rise and the cost to raise them too high to fix. The people or dirt question came from my late partner who was a lot smarter than most and understood the situation we face. It was directed at 2nd graders in order to plant a seed. Children often need a simple concept as they can't grasp complex ideas (and seemingly neither can some adults).

I often face push back from others so am used to it and don't really care. It's part of the game. Understanding is difficult but name-calling is easy. Most people prefer the easy to the difficult.

It is NOT a phobia to recognize reality. Nearly 36,000 Attacks by muslims since 9-11. That is to be feared.

1400 girls in rotherham being raped by pakistani muslims.

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@Jacar Both girls and boys have been abused and raped by priests, nuns, school teachers, youth leaders, sports coaches, television hosts, babysitters, parents and siblings. Paedophiles come in all colours, religions and ethnicity. Yes there have been Muslim paediphile rings, but there have been many more white homegrown child molesters by far. Believe me...because I am British and know first hand, people, especially women and children, do not fear to walk the streets of Britain because they fear Muslim gangs attacking them. The majority of Muslims, just like the vast majority of other citizens, are hard working, law abiding and are no threat to anyone. The stuff you read about Britain is right-wing fascist propaganda, and I can’t really understand why you are so obsessed with posting it here, or even why you want to read it in the first place.

Nearly 36,000 Attacks by muslims since 9-11. That is to be feared.

@Jacar To be feared or to be wiped out? What's your plan? What are you trying to get people to do?

@bingst All religions are bad. None currently are as dangerous as islam.1.6 billion people believe their god, their messiah, their way is THE ONLY WAY. 600+ million women are forced to live in bags in the heat while the men dress in shorts and sandals.
That is primitive.

Reality::::: Nearly 36,000 Attacks by muslims since 9-11. That is to be feared. This is not alt-white. IT IS REALITY:

[en.wikipedia.org]

I am a liberal, but not a regressive-leftist. I think the US constitution is one of the most important statements of all human history : : : Free speech, equality for all, freedom from religion,

There is NOTHING liberal about islam.

NO free speech, NO free assembly, NO equality, and NO escaping the MEN who enforce sharia. NO tolerance for any who are not fellow imbeciles.

Women are NOT equal. And any who try to be are severely punished.

600+ million women are FORCED to completely cover themselves.

NO separation of stupidity and the state.

There is NOTHING liberal in islam.

To tolerate this darkness is NOT liberal. It is Regressive. It is dangerous.

36,000 attacks since 9-11. What is liberal about that?

@Jacar
I hope you find peace about it.