Dr. Tony Simmons (Athabasca University, Centre for Global and Social Analysis) speaks on the topic of why Canada should not be involved in military action in Afghanistan. October 24, 2006, University of Alberta Campus.
Dr. Simmons is a brilliant teacher.(I did a correspondance social theory course a few years ago).His gentle and caring approach to teaching,his command of subject matter, and his committment to theory and praxis raise the standard that all should attempt to attain.
USA hired Bin Laden & AA-Zewahiry (Egyptian exile) to collect disgruntled Arab youth from muslim countries, who were not happy with their governments, to fight USSR.
Islamic Teaching of Jihad is for subverting Cruel rulers in own country, Killing innocent civilians of some other country doesn't fall under jihad, Jihad is fight for human rights.
Attack of 2001 on America is not qualified as Jihad.
Dr.TONY Simmons & Saleem gave very good perspective about the present role of Canada. One aspect which needed exposure was about Alqaeda, This was a movement for reforms in KSA, there had been 2-subertive attempts in 80's to change the rulers or form of Government.
no, it didn't. the axis were defeated. Nazi dogma, fascist ideology and military colonialism still exist and are still very much a problem. read more.
...just so long as we agree with you at the end, right? You speak of occupation and invasion, but you don't seem to understand the validation of fighting Islamic Extremism. You are blind. Watch the news.
i wonder if he ended up keeping his job...?
sndd0138 1 year ago
Dr. Simmons is a brilliant teacher.(I did a correspondance social theory course a few years ago).His gentle and caring approach to teaching,his command of subject matter, and his committment to theory and praxis raise the standard that all should attempt to attain.
vickersman 4 years ago
USA hired Bin Laden & AA-Zewahiry (Egyptian exile) to collect disgruntled Arab youth from muslim countries, who were not happy with their governments, to fight USSR.
Islamic Teaching of Jihad is for subverting Cruel rulers in own country, Killing innocent civilians of some other country doesn't fall under jihad, Jihad is fight for human rights.
Attack of 2001 on America is not qualified as Jihad.
Fixhist 4 years ago
Dr.TONY Simmons & Saleem gave very good perspective about the present role of Canada. One aspect which needed exposure was about Alqaeda, This was a movement for reforms in KSA, there had been 2-subertive attempts in 80's to change the rulers or form of Government.
Fixhist 4 years ago
no, it didn't. the axis were defeated. Nazi dogma, fascist ideology and military colonialism still exist and are still very much a problem. read more.
jaberwok666 4 years ago
except nazism and facism. war never solved that.. oh wait.. it did :)
elmo909 5 years ago
No one here is defending Islamic extremism. Islamic extremism will not be solved by force and violence. You can't kill an ideology.
mixedblessing 5 years ago
...just so long as we agree with you at the end, right? You speak of occupation and invasion, but you don't seem to understand the validation of fighting Islamic Extremism. You are blind. Watch the news.
redcollargedeon 5 years ago
They are -- you need to refresh your browser window after you leave a comment in order to see it.
mixedblessing 5 years ago
Oo okay, good. I just have a thing for bias...Im all for open debate.
cmac00 5 years ago