Analyst's note: Absolutely must see. This discussion clearly explains the relationship between Islam and political Islam (Islamist). We all need to understand which one is our enemy. Thus far, as a nation, we are now engaged in yet another example of "passing the bill and then we read it." Most of our leaders yet fail to understand our enemy. It is also true that political correctness must be stopped. Watch both videos and learn how Islam and political correctness are related. Our U.S. national security is at great risk here.
Robert Spencer speaks at the Vienna Forum in Austria, sponsored by the Hudson Institute, the Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe, and Kairos Journal. The Forum topic was "The Future of Europe and the Challenge of Islam." Spencer spoke as part of a panel, "Historical Background and Thorny Issues," with Bat Ye'or, Douglas Murray and Paul Marshall. His topic was "Islam or Islamism?"
The first part of his talk was cut off; the text of the lost part was as follows: ''In order to counter the threat from Islamic jihadists who wish to import Sharia into Europe, it is essential to understand the threat properly and fully. If a distinction is made between Islam and Islamism, the implication is that Islam is essentially benign and compatible in its essence with the Western legal tradition and societal norms...''
Radical Muslims are looking for ways to bring sharia law to the United States. Hear this report about the organizations CAIR , the Muslim Brotherhood and a new book "Stealth Jihad" by Islam expert Robert Spencer.