“Sadly, Islamists uniquely have what it takes to win elections: the talent to develop a compelling ideology, the energy to found parties, the devotion to win supporters, the money to spend on electoral campaigns, the honesty to appeal to voters, and the will to intimidate rivals.”
It all sounds so familiar somehow. Except for the honesty part … half a mo, mate, wot in hell is sad about this? I could use a candidate like that. Cheer me up no end.
