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40ties, 3 children, full time work, little time.

Monday, August 14, 2006

Islamofascism


I am extremely offended by use of the phrase "islamofascism". It is emotive, divisive and it attempts to deliberately incite religious hatred.
“Naturally the common people don’t want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America , nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice of no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounced the pacifists for the lack of patriotism and exposing the country to the danger. It works the same in any country”
Hermann Goering at the Nuremberg trials. (quote thanks to Les at Newsnight ‘s website)

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