Dixie - In Memoriam
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I would venture to say, the vast majority of average Americans, had never heard the term "caliphate" before 9/11. To many, it's simply a word with vague meaning, and often overlooked or overused in the debate over what to do in the middle east. Those who seek isolationism, will pretend there is no such thing as a "caliphate" and those who promote American intervention, speak of the "caliphate" as this entity we have to prevent or stop, because it spells the end of civilization if we fail.
The truth is, there was a strong and vibrant Islamic caliphate until 1924, when Turkey disbanded it. (Although unlikely, Turkey still retains the rights to reinstate the Caliphate). Prior to 1924, the Caliphate endured for many years, in various forms, dating back to the 7th century. Much of the conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims, is the direct result of a dispute within the Caliphate, during the 13th century.
You can go check Wikipedia, or any other source of reference, and study the history of the Caliphate, and you will find, centuries and centuries of turmoil, war, infighting, greed and conquest, lust for more power, jealousy, bitterness, expansionism, fanaticism, and all the rest. This is why the Caliphate was ultimately dis-banned by the Turks in 1924, because after centuries of this shit, it was time to stop it for good.
Following the invasion of Afghanistan, the radical Islamofascists revived their calls for a new Caliphate, and have fostered great support among fellow Muslims, who would benefit from a powerful governmental entity, such as the Caliphate. Now, pinheads will say... what's the big deal? Let them have their Caliphate! The problem is, that has already been tried, and it failed. The Russians, after years of fighting the Ottoman's, agreed to allow the Caliphate to exist, they even bartered a deal with the Caliphate to protect the Russian Muslims. Of course, this lasted until one faction became jealous of another, and the fighting starts all over again. This scenario is repeated all through history, from the 7th Century until 1924, when the Turks disbanded the Caliphate.
The new initiative to reform the Caliphate, is not the real danger, it's the reason and motive for re-establishing the Caliphate, which should alarm everyone. The realization of a powerful controlling Islamic entity across the middle east is one thing, it would essentially control the world's oil supply, and for that reason alone, would command respect. But on a different level, the implications would be much worse than mere economic leverage.
With the introduction of radical Islam, and the message brought forth by the current mullah's and clerics, the Caliphate becomes a vehicle to the end time, or Apocalypse. The Quran has been interpreted to convey a plan, a strategy to bring about the return of Mohammed. It speaks of a great war of civilization, between the Caliphate and the Infidels of the World, at which time, the conditions will be met to enable the return of their deity. Certainly some of these same motives were present in the days of the Ottoman's and before, but they viewed this great conflict as an event that would take place far in the future, unbeknownst to anyone. They conquered lands and grew in power, for the coming great war, but they didn't know when it would come, and it, in fact, never did. The current radical view, is this idea of creating the conditions for the great war themselves, through the Caliphate.
Now, when you talk to a typical liberal pinhead on a message board, they will say... "Caliphate, Shmalifate! ...who cares?" As if, there is not a big deal about allowing the re-establishment of an Islamic Caliphate, in fact, they ought to have that right! Oh yeah, liberals just need "a cause" to rally behind, and they can so relate to these poor people who are just fighting for justice, wanting their meager little Caliphate! Who are we to deny them? Who are we to say they can't do this, if this is what they want? It's typical liberalism to fully support this minority in re-establishing their Caliphate!
Heaven forbid, we should try to force them into another form of government, like Democracy! How dare we?! They are perfectly content and happy with their plans to re-establish the Caliphate and bring about Apocalypse, why should we be forcing Democracy down their throats at the point of a gun? And who's to say this time, the Caliphate will be the same as Otto? Maybe, for the first time since the 7th Century, the Caliphate will be content to just have its place of recognition on the world stage, and be happy living in co-existence with the rest of us? (This is some of that new "Hope" the pinheads are always talking about having.)
Peace in the middle east, and indeed the world, will not come through re-establishment of the Caliphate. This is a foolish thing to even dream. Equally ridiculous, is any notion that, IF they manage to re-establish a Caliphate, everything will be fine, and they will be content and happy, satisfied with that alone. It's never happened that way before in history, and it certainly won't happen that way now. The motive and purpose of reforming the Caliphate, is not merely to have control of their own lands, it is to bring about the great war, Apocalypse, the End Time! This is why we call their views "radical", because they ARE! Extremely radical! We can choose to live in a bubble of ignorance, and just not accept reality, or we can objectively look at the situation, and make a decision to do something about it.
The truth is, there was a strong and vibrant Islamic caliphate until 1924, when Turkey disbanded it. (Although unlikely, Turkey still retains the rights to reinstate the Caliphate). Prior to 1924, the Caliphate endured for many years, in various forms, dating back to the 7th century. Much of the conflict between Sunni and Shia Muslims, is the direct result of a dispute within the Caliphate, during the 13th century.
You can go check Wikipedia, or any other source of reference, and study the history of the Caliphate, and you will find, centuries and centuries of turmoil, war, infighting, greed and conquest, lust for more power, jealousy, bitterness, expansionism, fanaticism, and all the rest. This is why the Caliphate was ultimately dis-banned by the Turks in 1924, because after centuries of this shit, it was time to stop it for good.
Following the invasion of Afghanistan, the radical Islamofascists revived their calls for a new Caliphate, and have fostered great support among fellow Muslims, who would benefit from a powerful governmental entity, such as the Caliphate. Now, pinheads will say... what's the big deal? Let them have their Caliphate! The problem is, that has already been tried, and it failed. The Russians, after years of fighting the Ottoman's, agreed to allow the Caliphate to exist, they even bartered a deal with the Caliphate to protect the Russian Muslims. Of course, this lasted until one faction became jealous of another, and the fighting starts all over again. This scenario is repeated all through history, from the 7th Century until 1924, when the Turks disbanded the Caliphate.
The new initiative to reform the Caliphate, is not the real danger, it's the reason and motive for re-establishing the Caliphate, which should alarm everyone. The realization of a powerful controlling Islamic entity across the middle east is one thing, it would essentially control the world's oil supply, and for that reason alone, would command respect. But on a different level, the implications would be much worse than mere economic leverage.
With the introduction of radical Islam, and the message brought forth by the current mullah's and clerics, the Caliphate becomes a vehicle to the end time, or Apocalypse. The Quran has been interpreted to convey a plan, a strategy to bring about the return of Mohammed. It speaks of a great war of civilization, between the Caliphate and the Infidels of the World, at which time, the conditions will be met to enable the return of their deity. Certainly some of these same motives were present in the days of the Ottoman's and before, but they viewed this great conflict as an event that would take place far in the future, unbeknownst to anyone. They conquered lands and grew in power, for the coming great war, but they didn't know when it would come, and it, in fact, never did. The current radical view, is this idea of creating the conditions for the great war themselves, through the Caliphate.
Now, when you talk to a typical liberal pinhead on a message board, they will say... "Caliphate, Shmalifate! ...who cares?" As if, there is not a big deal about allowing the re-establishment of an Islamic Caliphate, in fact, they ought to have that right! Oh yeah, liberals just need "a cause" to rally behind, and they can so relate to these poor people who are just fighting for justice, wanting their meager little Caliphate! Who are we to deny them? Who are we to say they can't do this, if this is what they want? It's typical liberalism to fully support this minority in re-establishing their Caliphate!
Heaven forbid, we should try to force them into another form of government, like Democracy! How dare we?! They are perfectly content and happy with their plans to re-establish the Caliphate and bring about Apocalypse, why should we be forcing Democracy down their throats at the point of a gun? And who's to say this time, the Caliphate will be the same as Otto? Maybe, for the first time since the 7th Century, the Caliphate will be content to just have its place of recognition on the world stage, and be happy living in co-existence with the rest of us? (This is some of that new "Hope" the pinheads are always talking about having.)
Peace in the middle east, and indeed the world, will not come through re-establishment of the Caliphate. This is a foolish thing to even dream. Equally ridiculous, is any notion that, IF they manage to re-establish a Caliphate, everything will be fine, and they will be content and happy, satisfied with that alone. It's never happened that way before in history, and it certainly won't happen that way now. The motive and purpose of reforming the Caliphate, is not merely to have control of their own lands, it is to bring about the great war, Apocalypse, the End Time! This is why we call their views "radical", because they ARE! Extremely radical! We can choose to live in a bubble of ignorance, and just not accept reality, or we can objectively look at the situation, and make a decision to do something about it.
