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Originally posted by sgtclub
The situation at hand more closely resembles the lead up to WWII rather than Vietnam. I know you are pretty damn literate in that history - do you not see the similarities between the appeasement of Hitler and the appeasement of AQ? In both cases, much of Europe believed that if they just turned a blind eye to the agression, the aggressor's appetite would be satisfied and they would be safe. Clearly in WWII they were wrong and I do not see how the intervening 70 years changes this analysis.
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AQ is even worse than Hitler. Hitler wanted to conquer other countries and was motivated by power and greed. Spreading hatred of the jews and theories about a master race were tools he used to get what he ultimately wanted - power and control.
AQ is even worse because they don't simply want power and control. They want to eliminate the West and all non-muslims. Their hatred knows no bounds and the religious zealotry that motivates them is far more dangerous than the power lust that motivated Hitler.
Appeasement of AQ is a dangerous path to take. Europe is once again demonstrating its foolish thinking in these matters.
