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To: jim black who wrote (2305)	10/1/2001 3:00:28 PM
From: majaman1978	Respond to of 36161

Sir, that was one terrific post, one of the best I have read in a few weeks. And you are correct in that one of our so-called allies, Saudi Arabia, is already balking at the use of force against the Taliban. Seems to me the ME Muslims will ultimately side with one another whether they are terrorists or not.

To: jim black who wrote (2305)	10/1/2001 3:28:05 PM
From: Frank Pembleton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

Jim, I share your view, I just don't talk about it because it's considered "cynical." But let me ask you, is it as cynical as being told to buy stocks for patriotic reasons? Is it as cynical as our governments’ willingness to forgive outstanding loans to these debt ridden Muslim countries in exchange for help? Is it as cynical as the Russians who watch with joy as their economy grows due to the resurgence of the arms industry? The level of corruption surpasses the cynicism by at least "five pillars of faith" and continues to do so on a daily basis, if not hourly... Check out this story: The Economics Of War By Valeria Korchagina -- Staff Writer As major global economies struggle to ward off recession following the terrorist attacks in the United States, Russia is shaping up to show the world that it will not only emerge unscathed but perhaps come out on top. Valeria Korchagina reports. moscowtimes.ru Regards Frank P.

To: jim black who wrote (2305)	10/1/2001 3:43:49 PM
From: gold$10k	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 36161

Jim, As you suggested, I looked up the 5 pillars of faith (see below) and do not see a problem thus far, although I agree that we could be in the gravest danger in our history. vt holidays.net As part of their Islam religion Muslims have 5 duties they must perform, called the Five Pillars of Faith Shahada (affirmation) The duty to recite the creed: "There is nothing worthy of worship save Allah, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God" Salat (prayer) The duty to worship the One God in prayer five times each day Zakat (almsgiving) The duty to distribute alms and to help the needy Siyam (fasting) The duty to keep the Fast of Ramadan Hajj (pilgrimage) The duty to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime