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2006-09-28 Africa Horn

Islamic Courts Leader Vows To End Tribal Rule

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Posted by Steve 2006-09-28 08:21|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Heck...if there's gonna be any killin' round here, it's gonna be legal like. You know, islamic and stuff. That'll learn 'em.

Posted by PlanetDan">PlanetDan 2006-09-28 09:13|| 2006-09-28 09:13|| Front Page Top

#2 Actually, he is playing to Islam's strengths. One of the big reasons Islam was so popular so long ago was that it was far better than tribalism--it was the obviously better organizational choice.

However western civilization is one or two levels of organization better than Islam, which is why when given a choice, most people vie for civility.

It also shows the stakes, here. Islam is Darwinistically trying to wipe out tribalism; but in turn, if western civilization has its way, Islam as a means of organization, if not a religion, will also be wiped out. A reduction in power not unlike the decline of Catholic power since the Pope was a political-military leader.

Posted by Anonymoose 2006-09-28 09:21|| 2006-09-28 09:21|| Front Page Top

#3 Actually, he is playing to Islam's strengths. One of the big reasons Islam was so popular so long ago was that it was far better than tribalism--it was the obviously better organizational choice.

What has not been mentioned is that Islam is essentially tribal rule scaled up to a quasi-federalist level. Other than that, it is still as brutal, antiquated and arbitrary as any shamanistic head-hunting cannibal chief.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-09-28 16:41|| 2006-09-28 16:41|| Front Page Top

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