Donald Trump and his 7 States

I have had so many questions concerning the US travel ban of seven Islamic Nations, signed Executive order by Donald Trump. I will start by pondering on the assertions by populist factions that the travel ban would ultimately stabilize ISIS’s recruitment for the Jihad. The Jihad is a movement that has been existing long before the enthronement of the US as a world power. The Jihad is an Islamic foundation, although not part of the 5 pillars of Islam, serves as a vehicle to instil the culture, and was acceptable as long as there are no associated significant casualties (Collateral damage) arising from the jihadist travails. I really don’t see how the Travel ban would accentuate Jihadist recruitment of Arabs. The blow back on the travel ban probably was due to the person behind it more than its implication. Everything is politics. The Democrats, along with the disgruntled Republicans, like McCain, would do anything to repeal major crusades by Donald Trump’s administration. Although most claim that his actions would buoy more Arabs towards joining the murderous ISIS and the rest of the Jihadist groups, why, because an average Arab’s escapist plan from the jihadist is fleeing to America? How many citizens (from these seven states) eventually get into the US? According to Statistics by the United Nation on Refugees in-flux to The US carried out in 2015, showed that more than 70% of applications of citizens from these seven Islamic regions are rejected annually and another 7-13.8% of the 30% whose application scale through are deported, after post-travel background check. So who is fooling who? It is unfortunate that a travel ban by another country on another should be this worrisome. I expect these seven states to issue and implement a retaliatory immigration policy against the US instead of raising hell about it.

Secondly, why would an Arab seek to become a jihadist if he does not share the same views with them? Remember some civilians travelled from Europe to join ISIS. In spite of the nomenclature, distance and the inherent danger, they struggled to join the group. Isn’t it then crystal clear that the Jihadist groups appeal to emotions rather than reasons? A psychologist or psychiatrist cannot truly begin to understand a mental disease unless it understands its pathology. Have we truly understood these evolved Jihadist? You could perhaps begin to learn by surveying why young and sane, non-Muslim European citizens would join a murderous group. You can add it up. I won’t explain the definition.  Joining the course isn’t by proximity rather by volition. Or perhaps referring to those who are conscripted to the course; knowing this, shouldn’t the US be setting up a refugee camp for all potential ISIS member in one of their precious islands. No they wouldn’t since there is isn’t any pecuniary or diplomatic gain in that. In a nutshell, Donald Trump’s ban is only a daring revelation of the US immigration stance towards these seven Arab nations.

Thirdly, terrorism in these regions were merely as a result of western incursion on a people’s culture, which over a period has culminated into religious warfare. Even among the religion, there is the domineering squabble among the Kurd, Sunni and Shia militia’s fomenting terrors against one another. So, technically, the populist believe that advancing these people to US would quell their affiliations. Or perhaps, over a period of time, an increased number of each group could engender another bloodbath on US soil.

Fourthly, the US have suffered waves of terrorist attacks in the past. Apart from the 9/11, all the others were internally planned. I would imagine the logically thing was to ban those countries from travelling to the states. It is also worthy of note that some of the Jihadist heads like Osama Bin Laden and Anwar al Awlaki  had either US training or Education background. So wouldn’t we agree it is even more injurious for the US to allow these people in their country?

I believe the Democrats, the media and judiciary have been a little biased about the Travel ban of the seven. The unsavory dedication to political correctness is no longer an agenda in the White House. There is a new mayor in town. The travel ban I believe should be lauded by Americans rather the belligerent protests on the streets. Until the world develop a device or equipment capable of detecting Radicals from Liberals, I believe the US should keep the travel ban gifted them by Donald Trump. It would seem that all US citizens are unhappy with the travel ban, but statistics have shown that 31% are in support, 26% against, 33% apathy and 10% Unsure of outcome. Question is, where are the 31% that are in support? Why aren’t they on the streets buffering the campaign against the travel ban? They would rather stay silent behind Trump and watch? I asked a supporter of the travel ban (a reader of my blog) who resides in US, why they aren’t on the street fighting for what they believed in, and in support of Trump. He replied “You know the American dream and ways seemed to have blocked our thinking into believing in the Ideal more than reality. Yes… hmmm the travel ban is undiplomatic of the US, but hem… hard decisions come with harsh realities. How long do you expect us to keep our borders open to this menace? Do you know the number of people that have been killed by these f…king people? You need to check before you start condemning our President’s perfect decision. You know Obama…” he stopped and seemed to retract the last part his statement. He completed by saying “Obama is another matter for another day… let’s focus on this matter” Curious that he should mention fatality resulting from Terrorist attacks, I was forced to ask him if he knew that more Americans have been killed by fellow Americans who have access to guns. What is the US doing about the NRA, who had always repealed the policy for gun control and access? To which he replied; “You know… that is another matter of its own. It is not related to this. Gun control measure is a domestic problem we intend to solve with time…., and… and,… and God knows we do not have common resolve on the issue now but for Islamic Terrorism, the solution of course is to stop them from entering our country. Your question on why we are not on the street protesting the travel ban is funny. You know. The media is the problem. They are not covering our bit and even if they do, they run it with sarcasm and criticism. The media control the people’s emotions. I think one thing Trump need to improve on is to end the media battle. This would be helpful to his government. You know that if this travel ban was implemented by the democrats, that is if they have the guts to do it, there wouldn’t be as much criticism as you have on the media today. It is a shame the media aren’t objective in their reports. I also think….” He got caught off and I couldn’t reach him afterwards. That ended the interview.

Perhaps he is right.

Perhaps the media should be mindful of what they write or broadcast, not to spark an already enraged Arab community or implore the emotions of Americans by pointing out absolute chaotic examples.

Perhaps, dramatizing actions inferred from the White House would ultimately lead into another war rather than peace.

Perhaps, it is the media that should be more concerned about sociopolitical correctness as it is easy for people to be inspired by their pictures and implications.