Crusading We Shall Go!

 CRUSADING WE SHALL GO!

I'm for it - - a Crusade.  We haven't had a real crusade since 1271-1272, nearly a thousand years ago when once again Christian Europe decided to take back the Holy Land from a guy named Baibars and the Muslims.  Now I know that Nigeria isn't the holy land, not even close actually, but we have the scent of a new holy war - - once again Christians vs. Muslims.  What can be better than that?

I'm aware that Hindus and Muslims get into it occasionally by slaughtering each other, but nothing like the Christians and Muslims used to do.  Not only do we have the Holy Land to learn from, but Spain as well.  History is replete with religious conflict and it is time to add to it.  

Trump has decided that maybe this isn't such a bad idea.  Our opening salvo was bombing Muslims in Nigeria.  Bombing really doesn't have the cachet that actual killing each other in person has - -  like a thousand years ago in the Holy Land.  What we really  need are troops on the ground.  It is unlikely that Trump himself will lead them as Edward did in 1271-1272, but maybe he could send our Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to lead them.  That should placate those who demand royalty for authentication.

From what I understand, Edward didn't accomplish much but we need to give him an "A" for effort.  Unfortunately, he had to get back to England to handle matters there.  Apparently there were people taking advantage of his absence.  Of course, this would be the same reason that Trump wouldn't lead the troops himself - - things could get out of hand at home.

Now I know that most of you who are reading this will think this idea of a new crusade absurd, but we do have a resurgence here in the States of new religious intolerance that needs an outlet and what better place for it than in Nigeria.  I personally would rather see it there than here.  There is nothing better than pitting one intolerant group against another intolerant group and those guys in Nigeria who purport to be Muslims are a fitting opponent.  So let's go get them and slaughter them in style, not from some airplane or helicopter where you can't even see the bodies.  

This gives our people a proper outlet for their aggression and surely would also bring to fruition the aspirations of those guys in Nigeria who are now kidnapping school girls.  Kidnapping school girls doesn't seem to be much of an accomplishment.  But if we could send over a regiment or two of devout Christians determined to liquidate them and make the world safe for Christianity again, such a battle would be something to brag to their grandchildren about.

Pete Hegseth is just the guy to do it too.  He absolutely relishes being in charge and able to fire generals at will.  He would be perfect - - get him a helmet, some camouflage, and a rifle with a retinue of photographers in tow and we have the perfect scenario for a modern holy war and Nigeria would be the perfect place for it - - several thousands of miles from here. 

So let's have at it.

Richard E H Phelps II

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