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Originally posted by Polyphobic
My interpretation of Halx's use of symbolism in his post:
The tree represents freedom. Conservatives are fond of erroding our freedoms (hence cutting off the branches and leaves). Then after the freedoms are gone, you are left with a sharp stick that they can use to stab you with.
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I don't mean to highjack this thread, but I must respond.
As a so-called conservative, I couldn't disagree more. I flirted with philosophical/political anarchy in the early 80s, drifted to communism, socialism, and finally the U.S. Democrat party. Slowly I found that my impulse toward anarchy was better represented by Republicans and Libertarians. In reality my political ideals are closer to 19th century liberals than the ideals of the so-called Liberals of today (in the U.S.).
Now back to the issue at hand: The Islamists have stated on numerous occasions that they are engaged in a real war against the West. Their stated intent is to destroy western society. If the moderal believers in the "Religion of Peace" don't want Islam to be highjacked by these 14th century radicals, they've done little to prove it. So if Islam doesn't clean the rats out of the mosque, the Infidels must do it before the pestilence spreads. The rats say they are at war against us. War is hell.