Those of you familiar with the theology and history of the Nation of Islam will immediately recognize parallels with the formation of this hate group. Hat tip to the Killer Whale.
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Interesting story on a crackpot group that I hadn’t heard of before. But is the Killer Whale serious when he says
“right-wing extremism has always been, and always will be, the most vicious proponent of beliefs that destroy the basic fabric of civilization.”
I’m staring at a new book on Pol Pot on my bookshelf. Or I could mention Mao, or Stalin.
Thoughts on my own career path as an Architect
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