This is simply … a ‘loser’s mentality’ being expressed
When dealing with jihadis / islamists one needs to be mindful of the ‘Bin Laden’ principal:
“When people see a strong horse and a weak horse, by nature, they will like the strong horse.”
Weakness is perceived by jihadis as something that could be attacked / overcome / defeated! This is a common practice gleaned from the Quran and Mohammed’s dealing with the Quraysh …
Get it?
The professor is ‘Commonwealth Scholar’ … NOT an academic scholar of Islamic History
Get it?
ONLY POWER is respected … full stop
Get it?