Sunday, January 8, 2012

A Long War Milepost

The Islamic rebel group in Nigeria is named Boko Haram, which a BBC News Africa article says translates as "Western education is forbidden." In the words of Arte Johnson's German soldier persona, this name is "verrrrry interrresting."

Western education is forbidden. At least some actors in the Long War recognize and admit to it being a clash of civilizations or cultures. To date, few on our side are yet willing to bite that bullet.