Iraqi Bishop Killed; Christians Riot in London, New York, Sydney

[Monte Smith]

Rome in flames.

No, just kidding. The fucknuts kill a holy dude and "insult" Christianity and somehow peace is maintained in major Western capitals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7294078.stmstm

You can't, of course, piss on a Koran or anything.

[Scott Dolan]

You realize this is weak, even for you, right?

[steve(thelil)]

If Monte was half as cute as he thinks this is, he'd be adorable.

[jesus marion joseph]

He's definitely no blobfish!

[Scott Dolan]

That would be BLOBFISH, douchebag.

Other than that, you are correct.

[steve(thelil)]

That would be BLOBFISH, douchebag.

Other than that, you are correct.

Thanks for the comma after BLOBFISH, and for not capitalizing "douchebag."

[Scott Dolan]

Hahahaha.......

[groover]

The sad thing is that Iraq's religious minorities were probably safer under Saddam than they are now.

[bernard lyons]

Rome in flames.

No, just kidding. The fucknuts kill a holy dude and "insult" Christianity and somehow peace is maintained in major Western capitals.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7294078.stmstm

You can't, of course, piss on a Koran or anything.

You conveniently overlook the fact that a bunch of Christian fucknuts aka the US Government started this shit!

[groover]

You conveniently overlook the fact that a bunch of Christian fucknuts aka the US Government started this shit!

True, but that doesn't justify the Iraqi non-Muslim religious minorities becoming targets for extermination by Muslim groups, does it?

[bernard lyons]

True, but that doesn't justify the Iraqi non-Muslim religious minorities becoming targets for extermination by Muslim groups, does it?

Of course not,I was just stating the fact as Monte likes to suggest that every Christian is squeaky clean..not like those nasty Muslims.

[Paul B]

Actually, Monte's post was pretty simple: when something offends the Muslim world—think of the Danish cartoon incident—there are riots in the streets and threats of violence and murder against the infidels, yet when a Christian is killed by Muslims, relative calm ensues.

I'm always amazed at the lengths people will go to in order to excuse Muslim extremism; it's a extreme form of political correctness that borders on the delusional. The usual tactic is to say how crazy those damned Christians are, and how shitty the West is. Well, plenty of Christians are worthy of scorn, and I'm certainly no fan of how this administration has f**ked things up since 9/11, but honestly, do you think we'd see rioting and destruction over a cartoon about the Pope? Do the math. That's Monte's point, however indelicately he put it. And it's a point well worth making.

[Scott Dolan]

Actually, Monte's post was pretty simple

Oh, I couldn't agree more.

I'm always amazed at the lengths people will go to in order to excuse Muslim extremism

I haven't seen anyone here doing that. You're the one who tends to paint with a very broad brush when it comes to this subject.

I noted Muslims here in the U.S. didn't riot over those cartoons.

[Paul B]

Scott, several here are regularly guilty of excusing Muslim extremism with a "blame the west" mentality. Just dig around a bit. And even if American Muslims haven't rioted, plenty of others have—from London to Saudi Arabia.

[steve(thelil)]

I'm always amazed at the lengths people will go to in order to excuse Muslim extremism; it's a extreme form of political correctness that borders on the delusional.

I'm always amazed at the lengths people who have crossed the border into delusion go to make self-evidently false (and despicable) accusations against people who don't share their viewpoints; it's an extreme form of douchebagism.

This thread has so far involved Monte making a political joke and others talking about whether it was a good one; followed by a series of lighthearted jokes about nothing at all.

Nobody has in any way, shape of form said anything that excuses Muslim extremism, let alone gone to "great lengths to do so." Nobody has even been discussing the threat of Muslim terrorism.

[Paul B]

Spare us, and stick the the schtick you're good at Blobman: mindless humor. Only an idiot like you could turn a blind eye to terrorism and make light of it.

[Scott Dolan]

Scott, several here are regularly guilty of excusing Muslim extremism with a "blame the west" mentality. Just dig around a bit. And even if American Muslims haven't rioted, plenty of others have—from London to Saudi Arabia.

Look, I can dig the fact that some from the "blame America first" sect have occassionally posted such tripe here. But you also tend to blame every Muslim and paint every practitioner of the religion as a danger to the west. Unless I've been misunderstanding some of the points you've made in the past.

And if I didn't, I think you're wrong to make such sweeping allegations.

Of course, I mean no offense by any of this. It's just the way you come across, IMO.

[bernard lyons]

do you think we'd see rioting and destruction over a cartoon about the Pope?

Maybe just the catholics..except my mother of course!

I have no time for intolerance in any religion,especially when it results in the kind of violence we have witnessed.But most so called "major"religions seem to be based on the suppressing of anothers viewpoint or lifestyle.

[Paul B]

It's just the way you come across, IMO.

I'm simply saying that Catholics (or other Christians) don't riot, burn, or threaten non-believers when they are "offended" by something. Not sure why my comments to that effect here and elsewhere "come across" as wrong, but frankly I don't care, nor do I feel the need to toe the PC line on this. Incidentally, it has nothing to do with blaming every Muslim; any such take on my posts is a willful misreading.

I have no time for intolerance in any religion,especially when it results in the kind of violence we have witnessed. But most so called "major"religions seem to be based on the suppressing of anothers viewpoint or lifestyle.

I agree on both counts.

[Scott Dolan]

Not willful at all, Mr. B

I have absolutely no beef with you whatsoever, and would never intentionally look to twist your words or intention. But, you've set the record straight and I appreciate that.

Oh, and you know I'm about as far from PC as it get's. So I'm most definitely with you there.

[Paul B]

All good, man. I should learn to stay away from these hot-button topics.

[Scott Dolan]

I disagree. I think your input is very valuable in the political Alley.

[Bluebrew]

Maybe just the catholics..except my mother of course!

I have no time for intolerance in any religion,especially when it results in the kind of violence we have witnessed.But most so called "major"religions seem to be based on the suppressing of anothers viewpoint or lifestyle.

Hey I'm a Catholic (nominal) and I wouldn't react like that...I'd just burn there house down. No, I wouldn't. I have always thought that a person who feels his beliefs or ideas or faith are being insulted doesn't have much faith in his own beliefs.

[Milstead]

I'm simply saying that Catholics (or other Christians) don't riot, burn, or threaten non-believers when they are "offended" by something. .

Well, they may not be as violent or as crazy; but still...






Theater Is Vandalized In 'Temptation' Protest

And let's not forget the flak over Jean-Luc Godard's "Hail Mary" or Sinead O'Connor getting booed off stage at a Dylan tribute after her Pope-ripping stunt.

[Hudson Boy]

The Dutch film about Islam, by Geert Wilder, is now on the internet. This film is much too propaganda-like to be taken seriously, and contains too many violent images that we've already seen numerous times.

[Monte Smith]

Well, they may not be as violent or as crazy;

You've said it all.

[Enforcer]

Someone kill these brain dead, psycho motherfuckers while we're at it.

[Ron Thorne]

As the father of a Type 1 Diabetic (for over 20 years), I couldn't bring myself to read beyond the 1st paragraph, Larry.

Pathetic and senseless.

[tippy]

To stand by while your child suffers a horrible death instead of educating yourself about the daughter entrusted in your care. Wow – this is faith?

And they should worry because they are going to prison. You still have to abide by the laws of the land that God put you in.

[Scott Dolan]

Faith? You want to hear about faith?

While visiting with my father in Branson (the most despicable tourist trap this side of Florida) we discussed lot-o-politics as per usual. When I asked him how he would solve the problem in Iraq he said he would get Israel involved, and have them take out Iran as well while they were at it.



I reminded him of where Israel is located and told him the country would quickly be pushed into the sea by its neighbors.

His response:


It will never happen because God will always protect Israel.


*sigh*

Now, don't you have to admit that I came out pretty well adjusted all things considered?