[IbnMardhiyah]

Originally Posted by Variable

A comparable claim would be that Muslims in general would need to see their leader persecute Christians and Jews in order to prove their loyalty to Islam, or attack and harm white people in order for them to be a viable candidate.

And if in case you didn't notice, that happens everyday in countries like Palestine, Iran, and many more Muslim countries.

Its a variation on the wag-the-dog theme; but all the same, politicians often seek to buttress themselves and garner more support by lashing out at what is perceived to be a greater enemy beyond the borders.