If Hamas just stopped firing rockets, Israel would leave them alone.

Off top of your head---what all did you read?

Heard of it---haven't read it--just wondered if you read any from religious perspective or all have been secular-based? A lot of good books on this area but some have a slant to them I have noticed.  Which I guess is okay if you take it in context. 

Wall, I dont' think answering the "Why"  is so difficult.. It's not up to us in the Western World to figure out why radical Islam is so committed to the destruction of the West, as al Queda is, as Hamas is, as Hezbollah is, as Muslim Brotherhood is, etc.  They all speak the same breath as to who the "Zionists" are, that is  Israel, the U.S.,  and any other country that aspires to religious freedoms and tolerance. 

So, the more important question is "What" do we do about it.  This is a clash of civilizations at its most basic level.  So, how do you stop radicals from firing rockets into neighboring countries, and from flying planes into tall buildings.

Will do.  Agree about Ray Rice thing BTW...

Actually confused me too.  Thought maybe this was old discussion.  You mean he should not stay in and read so much?  Mean he should read something different?  I had no clue what you meant either. Pretty sure the last comment was sarcasm.

Quote Originally Posted by SwishSwish1234:

To be honest, Kapono completely killed the vibe, I was looking for a simple 'Get a life' type of comment, After he had left a message about reading books on the Shia tribe and other nonsense about the Middle East. I assumed he would connect the dots and reply with a simple,  It's what i do pal type of comment but he seemed baffled and puzzled which then led me to respond with a cheeky remark of, For a person who is so book smart you certainly haven't got a grasp on the basics. 

The reason for the initial comment is why would you want to learn about the filth that is the Middle East? Whether it's the Arab Terror groups or the Israeli government with their 'We are victim's' mentality, It's all a bunch of petty bs, The only explanation for wanting to read and learn about that part of the world is if you're studying it or if you are a Muslim or a person and want to learn why the mess is a mess. Otherwise why waste your time reading about that sh-thole, Go and do more productive and enjoyable things with your life. 

I got your point now.  Sort of agree.  But never a bad thing to try to learn about something from people that are experts on it.  Which is why I was asking him if he read both secular and religious-based views on it.  Nice to try to understand current events and put them in context.  You can make better educated opinions then. 

My question to you, I guess, is if you already have that mindset why even visit this type of thread?  I mean you are not trying to be influenced or learn more on the subject, right?  Or did I still miss your point?  

Yes--For sure I agree with you on that.  Actually surprised they didn't move it.