Apologists

[VRM]

Bernie, lots of good stuff there. I guess we should title your threads - 'When Christians go Bad'

I think there was a lot of self worship with Hitler, but the fact remains that he did use Christianity (and many Christians went along willingly) to further his own goals.

I'm not a fan of socialism. I am really sick of my state supporting yours. Let me know when you are sending my money back to me. Until you do I will just have to assume that you like socialism when it works out well for you - so I guess you have had your beard for a loooong time.

I would have to say that the most practical and 'good' application of socialism I have heard of is the kibbutz, but I would still not want anything to do with it. Using the classic definition of socialism then North Korea does not seem very socialist does it. The average citizen is basically a slave there. Totalitarian dictatorship is a more apt description, and Hitler was well on his way to achieving the same description.

Originally Posted by petek

VRM, how do you view the growing influence of the Taliban in Pakistan?

Pete,
I don't like it at all. I despise the Taliban, but it is also up to the people who live there to earn their own freedom.

We may have to go destroy some nukes, but I would advise against any sort of long term adventure like Iraq.

Steve