Reply #2: well, it's actually bullshit, for the most part

[enki23]

i don't believe for a minute that "many" (or any, for that matter) middle eastern nations are actually led by theocratic madmen of the sort described. not really. not to that extent. not that it isn't possible; i'll never underestimate the ignorant depravity of humankind. i just don't see any evidence that such is actually the case right now.

of course, we're doing our damndedest to help make it come true. but that's another issue altogether.