More British Muslims fight for Islamic State than Britain

[GBCW 397]

yo europe aint son

[JohnR! 5,495]

The facts are the facts at the end of the day - they are British.

Of course, it should probably be pointed out also that there are a fair few Americans fighting for ISIS as well. Quite a few Americans fought for Al Qaeda. Every house has a few nuts in it.

And that is precisely the point. One needs not look past the Unabomber or McVeigh to realize that....

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

And that is precisely the point. One needs not look past the Unabomber or McVeigh to realize that....

True. Of course if there is a growing trend of British Muslims heading out to Syria and Iraq it shouldn't be downplayed.

Understanding that is no reflection on anyone else, much as the right-wing trolls on VJ would have you believe otherwise.

[Operator 1,927]

As someone who was an immigrant to the UK, I was never made to feel that in any way, shape or form that I would ever be British. It didn't matter that my whole life was there, that friends and family were British, that I spoke English, paid taxes, paid attention to politics, immersed myself in high and low culture, took part in its holidays and pastimes, cooked its food, read its literature and journalism, and on and on and on. In my head, I was British, but if I told people I felt that way, I was condescended to, patted on the head and laughed at. "Of course, you can never actually be British, you know."

On the other hand, my ex is getting ready to file his N-400. He feels American in his heart now, and has little to no emotional connection to the UK. When he tells people how he can't wait to become an American, they encourage him and think it's admirable.

Draw whatever conclusions you like from my anecdata.

There is a saying here in the dirty south;

"Just cuz a cat has kittens in the oven it don't make 'em biscuits"

Both my kids were born in this state and have lived here their whole life. Both speak with the local slight drawl but most people don't consider them southerners because their parents are from New England. It makes me happy.

[Boiler 45,463]

It is something that needs to be understood and prevented.

I certainly understand, prevention, that is another issue, what do you propose.?

[GBCW 397]

There is a saying here in the dirty south;

"Just cuz a cat has kittens in the oven it don't make 'em biscuits"

Both my kids were born in this state and have lived here their whole life. Both speak with the local slight drawl but most people don't consider them southerners because their parents are from New England. It makes me happy.

yankees ftw!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I certainly understand, prevention, that is another issue, what do you propose.?

I don't know because I don't understand it. Honestly.

What do you propose?

[Boiler 45,463]

I don't know because I don't understand it. Honestly.

What do you propose?

Far too late now, the deed has been done.

What will happen will happen.

[GandD 5,966]

We have been told on this forum that it is just silly and a non issue to worry about this... No need for the British folks to get worried about it. at least 1,500 extremists are likely to have been recruited to fight in Iraq and Syria over the last three years. such a small number... The British population has been been disarmed and no need to bring jihad to the British cities.

What does that even mean? Are you saying jihadist only target armed populaces? Or that Britain is already under radical islam control? Wait don't answer, wait, I'm sure you won't.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

He's obsessed with guns.

[Boiler 45,463]

When all is needed is a knife.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

When all is needed is a knife.

It's like meeting the man of your dreams and then meeting his beautiful wife. Isn't it ironic?

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

It's like meeting the man of your dreams and then meeting his beautiful wife. Isn't it ironic?

Song.. Stuck... In Head... Curse you!

Not sure why I was channeling Captain Kirk when I wrote that but nonetheless!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Shatners version of pulps common people is worth a look

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Its on my Ipod, I thought it was excellent