Diplomacy in general does not resolve conflicts. Wars end not due to peace processes, but due to one side giving up.

In the long term, the United States could greatly benefit Islam by uniquely freeing the religion from government constraints and permitting it to evolve in a positive, modern direction. But that's the long term.

All immigrants bring exotic customs and attitudes, but Muslim customs are more troublesome than most.

Ultimately, there is no compromise. Westerners will either retain their civilization, including the right to insult and blaspheme, or not.

The Israelis are very smart about politics and strategy, but there are a few exceptions. One is Lebanon, the other is Gaza, where they were completely inept.

The Palestinians are a miserable people...and they deserve to be.

There is no problem with Islam itself or with the Muslims, but these are difficult times, and the difficulty stems from radical Islam.