The purpose of discussion is not to simply remain at odds and in a state of confusion. The idea is to gain clarity. What is missing from the political discussions in these political discussion forums are two things.

One, a willingness to find the truth. And that has much to do with our opponents who wish to subvert Americans who haven't the knowledge to recognize their enemy's tactics and so they remain obstinate no matter what the evidence that's presented. The net effect is that someone trying to discern the truth might find it difficult to know which side to support simply because the other side never admits it is wrong.

That's one reason discussion can only go so far in helping to achieve clarity on the issue of the WoT and Islam and Jihad.

The other thing that's missing from these political discussions is the limitation of the shallow, soundbyte, human reaction people have when dealing with information, especially information which runs counter to their particular beliefs. When I find myself having to post the same information over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again it becomes clear to me that some people simply do not read anything that contradicts their world view. And if you are content to have this dysfunctional stalemate clashing and grinding on here while we discuss books that teach us about ourselves when we will only have a need for that IF we can prevent the world from blowing up, then it's clear to me that you have more of a need to read, and seriously read, books on Jihad than anyone else.

Why?

Because you think there is time to dawdle.

And that's proof positive you aren't seeing things, the most urgent and important things to mankind, clearly.

One closing remark...

How stereotypical is it that at a time when WWIII and the possible end of the world is being discussed that some people want to self-indulge and learn more about THEMSELVES?