That is so true. What f*ck!ng dumba$$es. Why are all palesinians such terrorists?

The reason why Palestinians and others are motivated to turn themselves into bombs is all about 'unlimited orgies of carnal delight with 72 black eyed virgins in Paradise'. Their repressive societies don't allow monkey business in the temporal world, so what better way than to take the shortcut to the afterlife?

Plausible. I also think it just boils down to deep cultural differences. We in the 'west' have been brought up to think in terms of self-preservation at all costs, even if on the backs of others. Other societies are far less concerned with materialism and constant self-enrichment: Palestinians seem to be a good example. Some are willing to commit the ultimate selfless act of sacrifice in order to prove their points, however crazy the act may be i.e. suicide bombing. And interesting parallel exists in nature and in biology: apoptosis is a cellular process that occurs within our bodies where a cell (or group of cells) will essentially kill it/themselves for the good/benefit of the 'whole' body.

"Plausible. I also think it just boils down to deep cultural differences. We in the 'west' have been brought up to think in terms of self-preservation at all costs, even if on the backs of others. Other societies are far less concerned with materialism and constant self-enrichment: Palestinians seem to be a good example. Some are willing to commit the ultimate selfless act of sacrifice in order to prove their points, however crazy the act may be i.e. suicide bombing." I dont know who taught your values, but I was taught the following: a) Respect others, even when they disagree with you, or are different from you. Those who choose to become homicide bombers certainly do -not- follow this creed. b) Work hard. It is a well-documentated fact that the US has the most productive, and among the hardest working workers in the world, and has been at the top of this category for some years. Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacations, and produce more value of services/goods per work-year than any other nation -- anyone who declares/implies that Americans are 'lazy exploitive thieves' is simply wrong. c) Help others. The US gives more humantarian aid any any other nation on Earth -- including private aid, Americans give more aid/gifts per capita than any other nation. Again, these are facts that are available in many places. As for 'selfless sacrifice' -- categorizing the decision by one person to mass murder a number of innocent human beings as a 'selfless act' is simply insane. 'Selfless' is defined as: "showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others". Pray tell, exactly how does one "show unselfish concern for the welfare of others" by blowing to bloody bit, and/or maiming, innocent men, women, and children? Homicide bombings will not save anyones lives, either Pal. or Israeli -- Homicide bombers are simply mass murderers, and no amount of semantics can change that fact, Mr. Tea. NewGuy

>>b) Work hard. I am Australian NewGuy, so there is no way known I'll agree with this point. I am lazy to the bone and only work because I have to. More to the point, I'm proud of it! Someone else can work hard, I'll watch and make pithy comments. >>'Selfless' is defined as: "showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others". In their own perverted way, the suicide bombers are doing exactly that. They believe that what they are doing is right! I know it sounds crazy, I think it's crazy too, however, they don't. To stop suicide bombers, you have to convince the recruiting base that suicide bombing is not simply insane, it is morally wrong..

It does indeed boil down to cultural differences. (Much in the same way that differences in behavior between a shark and a flounder boil down to genetic differences). Consider their culture: 1. Extremely devoted to vengeance. Vengeance has such a strong role in society that it figures prominently in the palestinian "national" anthem. 2. Personal shame is a major cultural element. 3. Leading social figures emphasize pride in suicide. Add it all up, and you get a society addicted to suicidal revenge as a means of attaining relief from personal shame and humiliation. This is why middle class arabs blow themselves to bits while poor peasants around the world do not. It is cultural, hence, the only possible solution: Change or remove their culture. .

I'll remember Texas Tea's words when I read of some American throwing himself on a grenade to save a buddy's life, or running out to recover a badly wounded man or woman under fire. I'll also remember it when I read about kamikazes, who died to defend the country they loved, even when they knew the war was lost. I honor these men because they chose military targets. The homicide bombers and terrorists are not men. Not men with balls, anyway. If they were, they'd run up next to a Merkava and blow themselves up. Not in a Tel Aviv pizzeria whose inhabitants' only sin is being Jewish.

The homicide bombers and terrorists are not men. Not men with balls, anyway. If they were, they'd run up next to a Merkava and blow themselves up. Not in a Tel Aviv pizzeria whose inhabitants' only sin is being Jewish. .................... I doubt the great warriors of Islam would think Allah would be pleased at the great faith of,"we can't fight their men so we have to kill their kid-sisters".

Saladin would be one of the greatest supporters against al-Qaeda. He would dismiss Saddam as a butcher, Osama as a coward, and probably sign a peace treaty with Israel. I get the feeling that Mohammed would be ashamed of AQ too, which I suppose qualifies me for a fatwa. Oh well--Osama already wants us all dead anyway.

We are going to be setting up a New board, and start taking nominations for our annual Troll Awards. Our first category will be "Worst Troll in A Recurring Role." Our current nominee is Fallujah, Torah Bora, GI Joe, Rantist's Ghost, FCC and now IHJ. He will also be nominated in a future most despicable AntiSemite award as well. Sysops