While that is true, the "mainstream" politicians have hardly covered themselves in glory, either. Most of the scandals that @Cyclefree has detailed can be laid at the feet of the mainstream. (View Post)
There are fewer consequences for bad behaviour in our societies than in the Islamic world, because we are “civilised” (or decadent and weak, depending on one’s POV). (View Post)
The differences are that: (a) back in 1941, the typical Soviet woman had 6 children in her lifetime, rather than 1.4. Their leaders are still acting as if they can lose millions in war, and the popul… (View Post)