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sobriqueNow a while back, I seem to recall Dubya's immortal reference to a 'Crusade on Terrorism'. Which given it was aimed at Islamic nations, was really ... well a bit tasteless really.
I mean, in medieval history, the Crusades were a bunch of sanctimonious bastards, who happened to do it under the pretence of a religious banner. They invaded the middle east, raped, pillaged, tortured and converted by the sword. And basically just went in there to steal all their stuff, hiding behind a flag of 'higher purpose'.
Quite ironic really. I mean, all things considered.
I mean, in medieval history, the Crusades were a bunch of sanctimonious bastards, who happened to do it under the pretence of a religious banner. They invaded the middle east, raped, pillaged, tortured and converted by the sword. And basically just went in there to steal all their stuff, hiding behind a flag of 'higher purpose'.
Quite ironic really. I mean, all things considered.
