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Hermann Goering, Hitler’s Reich-Marshall on War & Pacifism

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November 8, 2008

Abu Reem

So many lessons in history. If we could only learn from them.

Sound familiar?

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Abu Reem

Abu Reem is one of the founders of MuslimMatters, Inc. His identity is shaped by his religion (Islam), place of birth (Pakistan), and nationality (American). By education, he is a ChemE, topped off with an MBA from Wharton. He has been involved with Texas Dawah, Clear Lake Islamic Center and MSA. His interests include politics, cricket, and media interactions. Career-wise, Abu Reem is in management in the oil & gas industry (but one who still appreciates the "green revolution").

6 Comments

iMuslim

November 8, 2008 at 3:29 AM

Sighs…

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abu abdAllah, the Houstonian

November 8, 2008 at 5:07 AM

bismillah. amad, i think it’s not too late to create an animated gif that lets you gradually morph Goering into and back from Cheney or Rumsfeld… heck, if you’ve got enough time, just take a smattering of neocons and go photoshop on all of them…

but, the problem is that this thread is already only eye-candy to people who see the connection. for them no photoshop is necessary.

for people you want to convince… you have to overcome their willful-incredulity. you have to disabuse them of the fact that they have not sent their sons and daughters off to die in a noble cause. rather America has spilled the blood of its own young men and women and that of many of all ages from all over the world, to make money for a few already-rich people, and to prop up the pride of the Bush family.

the need of those fathers and mothers to believe that their children have died or continue to risk their lives for just causes — that is still is great as ever, and as great as the need to wake them up. i just do not think they will be persuaded by this particular thread…

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Dawud Israel

November 8, 2008 at 2:05 PM

Yeah this is an INFAMOUS quote I’ve heard soooo many times. I just wish more people would take heed to it!

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Joyhamza

November 8, 2008 at 2:20 PM

Good find Amad bhai.

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ibn alHyderabadee

November 9, 2008 at 12:29 PM

true….

except when it came to the honor of Rome, the people loved WAR…..and loved VICTORY even more…..

but thats because they weren’t affected much by it

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Amna

November 27, 2008 at 11:15 AM

How very true that quote is! It seems like Islam has a very valid reason for denouncing nationalism and forbidding wars not fought for Allah subhanahu wata’alaa. Alhamdulillah!

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