What struck us most was how deeply the Iraq war has radicalized today's generation of young Muslims in Britain. Whether extreme or mainstream, they are angry about the war, angry that their country so devotedly follows U.S. foreign policy, angry at what they see as a worldwide war against Muslims and Islam.
"The new threat is radicalism. It's a cause. Every young man wants a cause."
Extremists and radicals are very adept at playing the media's game. Even though they are a minority, a small number of them can gather on a corner, hold a protest or demonstration and get a massive amount of media attention and air time. That's because today's mostly tabloid media culture in the UK has sensationalized the "Muslim issue" and focuses only on the extremists, rarely finding the facts, context and texture beneath the surface.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD
It is really important that you take some time out to see the direction in which public opinion regarding the United States and Muslims is effecting and shaping our future. Decisions that are made today by our representatives in office will shape the opinions of our generation and ultimately our futures. I could really go on a wild rant right now but I'll hold off for another day.
US general expects troops increase to end of summer.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01
Flexing muscle, China Destroys Satellite in Test.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01
Hugo Chavez, almost as fun to say as Marrrrio Lopez.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap
Israel transfers $100 million to Abbas.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01
100 hour agenda.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01
Nacy Pelosi is stylin! I love it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01
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