Giuliani: By Refusing To Use The Term ‘Islamic Terrorism,’ Liberals Are Trying Not To Insult Terrorists
Giuliani: By Refusing To Use The Term ‘Islamic Terrorism,’ Liberals Are Trying Not To Insult Terrorists
Tonight in his address to the Republican National Convention, Giuliani criticized Democrats for refusing to use the term “Islamic terrorism”:
GIULIANI: For four days in Denver, the Democrats were afraid to use the term “Islamic terrorism.” I imagine they believe it is politically incorrect to say it. I think they believe they will insult someone. Please tell me, who they are insulting if they say, “Islamic terrorism.” They are insulting terrorists!
Not surprisingly, Giuliani also said he wanted Democrats to invoke the 9/11 terrorist attacks more often. Watch it:
Experts, including those in the Bush administration, disagree. The issue goes beyond just “insulting” someone. Such religious rhetoric is actually counterproductive in combating terrorism:
– Department of Homeland Security: U.S. officials may be “unintentionally portraying terrorists, who lack moral and religious legitimacy, as brave fighters, legitimate soldiers or spokesmen for ordinary Muslims.”
– National Counter Terrorism Center: “Avoid labeling everything ‘Muslim.’ It reinforces the ‘U.S. vs. Islam’ framework that Al-Qaeda promotes. Be specific (Egyptian, Pakistani) and descriptive (South Asian youth, Arab opinion leaders), where possible.”
– Ret. Gen. John Abizaid: “I mean, even adding the word Islamic extremism, or qualifying it to Sunni Islamic extremism, or qualifying it further to Sunni Islamic extermism as exemplified by government such as Bin Laden, all make it very, very difficult [to fight terrorism] because the battle of words is meaningful, especially in the Middle East to people.”
– Islamic Society of North America: “If it’s not our intent to paint everyone with the same brush, then certainly we should think seriously about just characterizing them as criminals, because that is what they are.”
Railing against “Islamic” extremists and terrorists is one of Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) favorite talking points as well. “Senator McCain refers to it that way because that is what it is,” campaign adviser Steve Schmidt said in April, defending the rhetoric.
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September 3rd, 2008 at 11:08 pmI notice they don't refer to say the IRA as "Christian" terrorists, or the Bast separatists as such either. I guess the sub text is be afraid of brown people and vote republican.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:11 pmWere the low expectations set for her even met? I thought McCain was in New Orleans holding the waters back by jamming his finger into the dike?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:11 pmGooliani not afraid to insult anybody he can bully. Somebody ought to take a broomstick to him.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:11 pmNo, we just aren't trying to stereotype innocent Arabs, Muslims and other followers of Islam as "lunatic terrorists".
Then again, the Republicans like terrorizing abroad and at home.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:11 pmBtw, could the Palin family feature their children a little MORE before the cameras?? Christ, either your family is off limits or they aren't, and when you promote them shamelessly, all bets are off.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 pmExperts, including those in the Bush administration, disagree. The issue goes beyond just “insulting” someone. Such religious rhetoric is actually counterproductive in combating terrorism:
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 pm----
You know republicans aren't serious about fighting terror! They need terror, how else would they perpetuate an ongoing war to fuel the industrial military sector?
Giuliani is an ass. (But we know that...)
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September 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 pmI like Palin's use of all the regurgitated republican'ts talking points.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:13 pmGiuliani: By Refusing To Use The Term ‘Islamic Terrorism, Liberals Are Trying To Avoid Insulting Terrorists.
Rudy, you forgot to put on your dress.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 pmWe know she can regurgitate and breed. I guess that's good enough for the GOP.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 pmWhen are the Republicans going to lay out...you know...their plans for what they'll do for their four years in office? Or are the talking points all I'm getting? I'm confused...I thought these were agents of "change".
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:16 pmThat circus was the most craptastic thing I've ever seen in my life.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:20 pmI just thank God he invoked 9-11, least we never forget.
snark/off
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:21 pmIs Islam such a bad concept to him that he sees it as even an insult to a terrorist ?
That sure is gonna make us some friends !
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:22 pmMcCain placed his legacy in this woman's hands?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:22 pmGood job John, maybe you can have Sarah send you some autographed firewood on November 5 when she's sent back to Juneau for good.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:23 pmHey John Kerry! Great timing. I have some cold canadian ales, and some homemade salsa. If you don't mind picking up some chips on the way over we can have a great chat. I know you're busy but still...
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:24 pmI would say it is the height of stupidity to say something like that but it is really the height of stupidity to believe it. That 25% of America defines stupid.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:25 pmMapleStreet Says:
Is Islam such a bad concept to him that he sees it as even an insult to a terrorist?
That sure is gonna make us some friends!
They're brownish, have a misunderstood faith and sit on top of a lot of oil. Plus they made Rudy a made man, then he failed on his own after that. So, yeah...by hating them and wanting them dead, he looks cool to his GOP friends.
Never underestimate a noun, a verb and 9/11 to a bunch of patriotic morons.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:29 pmWhooo hooo!!
I won $5 off my roommate. He was convinced 'NO EFF'N WAY' was G-meister Flex going to invoke 9/11(/2001)
...idiot.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:30 pmSpeaker after speaker they all avoided to mention Bush and Cheney, but the main theme of speakers remained the same old one,.. be afraid.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:32 pmIs the Boosh Terrorist organization, better known as the crime family, Islamic?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:35 pmI posted this on the other thread, but it belongs here, too:
Oh, Rudy is being interviewed, and whether he realizes or not, he’s just slamming McCain time and again!
He said that Palin’s executive experience trumps the other ticket, and frankly makes up for Johh’s shortcoming, too. He also said that she has great domestic policy, and she’ll learn foreign policy and John will, too.
Josh Marshall over at TPM says that Rudy ran way over his time slot, so they didn’t have time to run Sarah’s bio. I think that by morning, the McStain campaign will realize that putting Rudy on teevee was a b-a-d choice.
Again, did anyone else notice that Palin, in saying at the end of her speech, “Join our cause, and help elect a great man as the next president of the United States” that she failed to mention McStain’s name???
PEACE
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:37 pmNow the Enquirer has uncovered an affair with this chick. Is Jerry Springer going to be at the RNC?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:37 pmWhat it is is very clear to anyone who can hear. Racism, the tie that binds the Republican Party.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:38 pmKrazny Says:
I notice they don’t refer to say the IRA as “Christian” terrorists, or the Bast separatists as such either. I guess the sub text is be afraid of brown people and vote republican.
One could technically call the Bush Administration, "Christian Terrorists". History shows that The Inquisition, Communist Witch Hunts, Indian Christians, Abortion center bombers, The Crusades, and of course Hitler, used "God" to cause destruction. The current "creationism" argument is another chapter of crazed religious fanatics "War on Science". I have an idea...Why not divert that money spent on idiotic religions on life extension, disease curing, Space travel, intelligence increase, and solving the real problems of life.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:38 pmGiuliani is a freaking crazy person.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:43 pmGOP = KKK
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 pmJohn Kerry Says:
I wonder if the republican party will chase each other into the ocean like lemmings, when Obama wins the presidency?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:44 pmI've been out most of the night. Did somebody give a speech or something?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:45 pmI wonder if the NYPD escorted Giuliani's mistress to see him tonight?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:45 pmIt is pretty easy for anyone to say they speak for God. Especially since God doesn't contradict.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:46 pmSoundbite city....feed the monkeys.
They made a lot of claims....nothing they will do but they made them anyway.....you know lower taxes....heh, like the next president isn't going to raise someone's taxes.
American citizens or corporations that have skated without paying any taxes.......Obama will tax the corporations.....mccain will tax You and me.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:47 pmI think the democrats are more afraid of the term 'criminal liability'. I imagine they think it's political suicide to involk impeachment and stand up for the Constitution.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 pmEvery time Rudy opens his mouth, I'm embarrassed to be a New Yorker.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 pmIs it just me, or is watching this sort of like being at freakin' Toby Keith concert?
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:48 pmNo leadership qualities in Palin's speech... but she is good at being divisive, arrogant and conniving. And the audience... what a bunch of unruly heathens.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:50 pmOkay. I thought that we were in a war on "Terrorism", not just one specific kind. Does that mean they won't go after anyone who bombs an abortion clinic? That's a religious terrorism of a different kind, I guess.
I live in NY. To many people around the country, Rudy Giuliani's finest hour was on Sept 11th. As much as I dislike him, I have to agree that his words during the days after the attacks did help unite and console a grieving city (and state, as many of us live near there and are very fond of The City). David Letterman returned to late night TV because the Mayor asked everyone to return to work, and try to start rebuilding their lives. His calls for volunteers brought thousands from around the country to help in the rescue and recovery operations. Few politicians in our nation's history have shined as brightly as Rudy did seven years ago. So it's no wonder he constantly brings it up. He wants you to remember how wonderful he is based solely on 9/11. Rudy has always been about himself. Please keep that in mind when you hear him speak. With that cute little lisp he has. Ha-ha.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:54 pmThe MSNBC gang is damning Palin with very faint praise. I think they can't put to words how nothing this speech really was.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:56 pmFrankly I don't understand how executive experience in Alaska translates to executive experience in DC. Wouldn't people in the senate almost automatically have more experience with laws and such that affect the country?
Palin doesn't have that whatsoever. I think she's going to find the rest of the country isn't just like Alaska.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:56 pmmargerine Says:
Frankly I don’t understand how executive experience in Alaska translates to executive experience in DC. Wouldn’t people in the senate almost automatically have more experience with laws and such that affect the country?
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Uh... I would think so, but who am I to point that out?
September 4th, 2008 at 12:06 amWhy has no-one brought up mention of the August 6, 2001 PDB which GWB thought was less important then a day of fishing? He let the opportunity to deflect the single most flagrant attack on American soil slip through his hands like sand at the beach.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:07 amThey speak to the freebasers the same rhetoric. I missed half of her speech and it must have been the half that she gave specifics of anything because all I heard were unsubstantiated platitudes. The attacks on Obama seemed to be mocking the idea of directly helping people you don't know. There was one apparent punch that I had no idea what it was about but it seemed to be a great line for the audience. How will all this win over moderates or anything outside that core? What I've seen of this week's convention hasn't been any reaching over. It sure doesn't look as exciting as last week no matter what any of the talking heads say.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:12 amrudy was justht disthpicable tonight...
all those lies, and this is what you picked...
really. ugly. and the pugs loved it.
they truly are mean people.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:17 amGIULIANI: For four days in Denver, the Democrats were afraid to use the term "Islamic terrorism." I imagine they believe it is politically incorrect to say it. I think they believe they will insult someone. Please tell me, who they are insulting if they say, "Islamic terrorism." They are insulting terrorists!
Name names lispy.j I tauaght I saw a puddycat?
I usually like lisps but this "pay for my fu3king man pleasure mistress" bs is fn ridiculous
September 4th, 2008 at 12:17 amYeah repugs act like terrorist are some storybook magic carpet bs.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:21 amAbove the Clouds Says:
Were the low expectations set for her even met? I thought McCain was in New Orleans holding the waters back by jamming his finger into the dike?
and tons of ben gay.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:24 amJohn Kerry Says: "Palin has more going for her in her thumb than..."
Most women in "CONUS" (the Lower 48 Continental United States), being more educated and/or sophisticated prefer to use their husband, significant other, or a vibrator. However, given the sexual history of that family that may very well be one hell of a thumb. A bit perverse but all Repukes are a bit off!
September 4th, 2008 at 12:25 amI am still stuck on this story:
The governor's water broke during the energy conference she was attending in Texas but she stayed and gave a 30-minute speech before boarding an Alaska Airlines plane home to deliver the baby.
Besides being hygienically incorrect, is this possible?
September 4th, 2008 at 12:27 amWhat does the troll know about Palin's thumb that isn't public knowledge? And where has that thumb been?
September 4th, 2008 at 12:28 amJust wondering: If McPOW is such an obvious all-American choice for Pres, why did the GOP need to spend all night belittling Obama? And why insult community organizers as such? Palin said that they have no real responsibilities. OMG ... Has she ever been to the inner-city in Chicago, Philly, LA? Disgusting stuff, man.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:32 amFirst when you label the terrorist as, brown, you are dividing. It's important to end all the hate, harm and begin to move on to much brighter things. Maintain home because home has been neglected way too long. Earth has very important agendas to be delt with too, and nobody mentioned that tonight. Lets talk about the hunger, the water shortage, the homeless, the sick, people with no health care coverage, 2012, forclosures, unemployment, education, crime, firearms taking innocent lives... Lets talk about higher wages, insurance companies not honoring the insured, I can go on.... May the best for the country win the election, if the may be orange, pink, one leg longer than the other, near sided, fat or small. This country is too much hung up on issues that do not relate to common sense! If the woman governor has children, fine, don't hold that against her. If the black presidential candidate is making history by his color, so! They are all human, and if they weren't qualified to be in their positions, I'm sure they would not of make it to where they are right now....
September 4th, 2008 at 12:32 amSTFU snotty nose eugene (msnbc) half-(g)bald need of a Hall's, man; to act like your job is usless is hard to keep the bs flowing. You a useless comb-over 1920 ashole (the old flem swallowing token kkk. white nothing) then repugs act like she's mc hammer...cana't touch this bs.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:32 amWayne A. Schneider Says: "What does the troll know about Palin’s thumb that isn’t public knowledge? And where has that thumb been?"
Wayne,
My comment number 50 won't answer your questions but it may suggest some possibilities.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:34 amhad enough Says:
I am still stuck on this story:
The governor’s water broke during the energy conference she was attending in Texas but she stayed and gave a 30-minute speech before boarding an Alaska Airlines plane home to deliver the baby.
Besides being hygienically incorrect, is this possible?
I believe that is a very fair question that the media should be asking. Why don't they bring on their network "medical experts" to tell us just how feasible her story is? Because frankly, I just don't buy it. And in what way would that birth story not be considered "child endangerment"?
Is a pregnant woman who gets locked up for smoking crack really any worse than a mother of four in her mid-forties who, about to give birth to a baby that she already knows will have special needs but instead stays to give a half-hour speech, gets on an eight-hour-plus plane trip (without telling the flight crew that she's pregnant and that her water has already broken more than a half hour before) to land and then go past two hospitals specializing in neo-natal care to give birth in a clinic in the middle of nowhere? Just asking.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:38 amAt comment number 54 "twinkle Says." A very astute presentation of all those things we should take into consideration. Succinct AND brilliant. Twinkie, you have my vote for any office you wish to pursue. How about running for District 2 Supervisor, Mohave County, Arizona?
September 4th, 2008 at 12:44 amHow many times was the name BUSH invoked from the podium you stupid motherfuc*er? Go try on a dress you fu*k!
September 4th, 2008 at 12:47 am.
Julie-Anne ...er 9ui11ani asserts that terrorists come in one flavor, Islamic.
THAT'S BAITING!
Ever wonder where Trolls learn this from?
Just listen to the RepubliCONs lead the way.
BTW,
for days now, RepubliCONs refuse to mention ChristoFascism for fear of driving out the devil from their Party... and insulting Christians... eh Daryll?
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September 4th, 2008 at 12:47 amRudy Giuliani is such a nice guy that he would never be so mean as to throw his wife's belongings out in the street.
What, he's already done that?
Rudy is an insult to human dignity. In case we had forgotten, Rudy made sure to remind us of that fine quality he loves flashing.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:49 amHoward Fineman is one lost-in-space cadet dude, he's useless, at least tell the truth howie. Sen. Biden will handle Sarah and her false talking points. Are you kidding me howie? This is sad that Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden has to take this soit seriously.
Please you old timey talking heads...talk about the numbers, talk about why Russia makes sarha a foreign policy expert.
Oh lawd howie you were wrong tonight (big giant crowd, yep you said that yesterday...a big day today) Mr. Fineman and your type are boring as hell. REPUGS AREN'T VIABLE.
Mr. Fineman your types are reaching for a piece of driftwood. Give it up. Your types (r-idiot) make up shit and try to guide the people to your way of thinking. You make up shit without the benefit of proof. Do a survey for gawd shakes.
We control this puppy, poppi.
Instant response it viable.
September 4th, 2008 at 12:51 amWayne A. Schneider,
September 4th, 2008 at 12:52 amGreat questions, however you know the Media... they don't do Journalism, they do Propaga instead. And if it's sensational or Hollywood driven, or Paris' or Brittany's kitty's exposed, it means nothing!
WAS,
September 4th, 2008 at 1:00 amWhen my significant other had our third, I was back at the house from my office 15-20 minutes after her water broke. She was at the Doc's office 20 minutes later, got out of the car and proceeded to support a tree. I went inside and asked for help. The Doc came out and called for an ambulance. She delivered 90 minutes later. I was still in the Doc's office signing insurance forms. Easiest birth I ever experienced!
OT... Sarah Palin, the gift that keeps on giving. The National Enquirer has published an article saying that Palin had an affair with her husband's business partner. The McCain camp is threatening a lawsuit and the Enquirer is saying "bring it on". Now this I love. How hypocritical they will sound when they start screaming about the MSM investigating something in the Enquirer when they accused the MSM of dereliction of duty when the report of the Edwards affair came out.
Republicans, hypocrites one and all.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:03 amFor what it's worth. The local Reichradio callers, the 6 or 8 who's numbers have not been blocked, are NOT fond of "Flippy's" choice. They like her radicalism but not her "screechy voice". And, though they would never admit it, I'm pretty sure that they just can't stand a woman with authority. She's not a "deal breaker" but, she could become one.
G'night good people.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:05 amYou too trolls, wherever you are hiding and licking your wounds.
WaltTheMan Says:
Easiest birth I ever experienced!
September 4th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Walt, Wayne shut down for the night, but I read your comment to him-he says "Ha! Good story!"
I say, easy for you! :D MrsTheMan might disagree!
Goodnight-I have to get up early tomorrow.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:10 am#margerine Says:
Frankly I don’t understand how executive experience in Alaska translates to executive experience in DC. Wouldn’t people in the senate almost automatically have more experience with laws and such that affect the country?
Palin doesn’t have that whatsoever. I think she’s going to find the rest of the country isn’t just like Alaska.
It's all they have for Palin. It's really funny how last week qualifying as commander in chief was what was necessary to be President. Today it's having executive experience. But, they have a really big problem with that argument. If that argument is true, that makes Palin more qualified to be President than McBush, because he has zero executive experience. Why doesn't some enterprising journalist ask why it is necessary for Obama to have "executive" experience but not for McBush.
Besides, her "executive" experience as mayor was practically nothing. I read today that she hired an Administrator to run the towns business. She was too busy schmoozing with lobbyists to try to get money for her town. She was pretty successful at it. But she still left a town that had zero debt when she took office, 22 million in debt when she left. Think about that. A 22 million dollar debt for a town of 6,000 people. That's scary.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:13 amDid anybody else notice that Palin described McCain's experiences as a POW as being "torturous experiences" rather than "torture"?
September 4th, 2008 at 1:26 amwhy is bristol wearing a tigh dress
September 4th, 2008 at 1:27 ammhulot@69
And?
September 4th, 2008 at 1:30 amI'm glad I checked one more time before bed. Let us hope the Enquirer is two for two, Bilbo. Even if McSpin ends up with a more viable running mate, should it turn out "his first choice" for veep is an adulteress who's eldest daughter is a Hell-bound fornicator? The, newly re-energized, "Religious" Right will shatter.
If that particular 20% becomes several 5%-8%, we can fix this mess far quicker than one may think. Keep it coming Ms. Palin. You may end up saving this nation a whole bunch of grief.
PS. Can any sane person really believe that this self-effacing piece of fluff will attract "Hillary supporters".
G'night again.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:37 amBilbo Hussein Baggins Says:
OT… Sarah Palin, the gift that keeps on giving. The National Enquirer has published an article saying that Palin had an affair with her husband’s business partner. The McCain camp is threatening a lawsuit and the Enquirer is saying “bring it on”. Now this I love. How hypocritical they will sound when they start screaming about the MSM investigating something in the Enquirer when they accused the MSM of dereliction of duty when the report of the Edwards affair came out.
Republicans, hypocrites one and all.
Glenn Beck and all the other neocon "pundits" wanted the MSM to take the Enquirer's "evidence" and run with it to damn Edwards to hell and back. Now, just wait for the cases of whiplash to start to pile up in 3, 2,...
But who am I kidding, they'll claim the Enquirer is now a part of the MSM and is out to destroy Palin, because that's how it is when an Alaskan Gubner "shakes things up" with the Washington "elite". Because all of us bloggers are "liars and crooks", we all swarmed over Alaska for the last three years living in the trees and wilderness because we knew Palin would be VP and we sat on our diamond mine of "lies and damn lies" and simply because John McCain is as bright as a light bulb painted black all over.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:08 am#69 - Sure did.
That is because what the North Vietnamese did to John McCain was highly similar to what we did at Gitmo and elsewhere. Bush steadfastly said that we don't torture. Therefore Republicans have to use weasle words like “torturous experiences”. She did not write that part of the speech.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:15 am(shucky says), mcchimp can't touch his shoulders;interesting.
(shucky says) desk problem-bald face lie.
was mcchimpy on the front line? How many prisoners did mcchimpy "free"?
repugs are mocking your system repugs don't defend the constitution.
Obama\Biden 08
September 4th, 2008 at 2:16 am>The National Enquirer has published an article saying that >Palin had an affair with her husband’s business partner.
Please, please let them find incriminating pictures, ala "Gary Hart"
Any bets of how many of Palins kids ARENT The children of both her and her husband? my best is at least 2, possibly 3.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:46 amThe real extremists and terrorists are among us. They call themselves Republicans, Zionists, and Neo-Cons. They are the real thugs of the world and the world knows it.
September 4th, 2008 at 2:49 amI live in NYC. I was here long before Giuliani was our mayor, and I am here still. I saw the towers fall, and know he tried to postpone the election immediately there after. I listened to him speak tonight, and then I donated more money to Obama's campaign.
Then I heard Palin disparage community organization. And then I donated more money to Obama's campaign.
Certainly I'm not alone in this.
September 4th, 2008 at 3:00 am.
R E M E M B E R:
According to the Bush Administration, Johnny was never McTORTURED.
... He just had a McTorturous experience at being McEnhanced Interrogated.
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September 4th, 2008 at 5:30 amThere's good ol' Rudy, shoving 10 pounds of BS into a 5 pound bag as usual.
September 4th, 2008 at 5:52 amI didn't listen to Giuliani's statement but if it is like his many frequent rants,and the summary provided, it is very sad and also predictable from someone like him. I have worked in Muslim countries for nearly 30 years on economic and environmental development projects and this pigeonhole-ing of Muslims as jihadists is ludicrous and also very insulting. I'm a Roman Catholic by upbringing but have never had any problems working with Muslims in various countries. In fact, Muslimns have a rich culture (or at least some of them do). Let's dialogue. Ossama bin Laden and al-Quaida are the fringe, not even remotely connected to the mainstream of the Muslim world except as a distraction or impediment.
Which is not to say we shouldn't vigorously liberate ourselves from our petro addiction. Doing so will benefit the whole world, including the Arabs. Get rid of your SUVs, Hummers and other servants of the terrorists.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:10 ammilka is getting shivers when dropped-in-palin talks. Absolutely pathetic.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:42 am>Certainly I’m not alone in this.
Nope. Your not. These fetushumping hipocrites want to dance, lets dance fella. In the words of some j#ckass, "bring it on"..
September 4th, 2008 at 7:23 amLeopards cannot change their spots.
Remember what happened with Michael Mukasey? He eeked his way past the confirmation hearing to vet him, promising to uphold the law and then he refused to uphold the law.
I believe that McCain must make seemingly well intentioned promises, but in the end he will take that wrong-head lead of George Bush and build upon them.
We cannot afford any more of the kind of leadership the GOP has provided.
And I am certainly tired of the negativity of McCain and Palin.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:35 ammargerine Says:
Frankly I don’t understand how executive experience in Alaska translates to executive experience in DC.
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:56 pm
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If we're talking about rampant corruption, it's probably quite similar.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:44 amJimbo316 Says:
Which is not to say we shouldn’t vigorously liberate ourselves from our petro addiction. Doing so will benefit the whole world, including the Arabs.
September 4th, 2008 at 6:10 am
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Truth! Even the oil-rich Arabs of the UAE are trying to liberate themselves from themselves, building Masdar, a zero-carbon, zero-waste, renewable-energy powered, car-free city near Abu Dhabi.
September 4th, 2008 at 7:49 amWell, as Ronald Reagan would say - "there you go again" Colonel Klink Rudy invoking 9/11 all the while making millions $$$ off those who were attacked by bottercutter-wielding attackers...if only now we could invade Iraq which HAD NOTHING TO DO with 9/11....hmmmmmm, now Rudy why don't ya see if dubya will loan ya the bullhorn it makes quite an effective soundbite prop. Of course if for nothing else, it would make a great souvenir.
September 4th, 2008 at 8:03 amGiuliani - what a joke.
So by that logic, being a terrorist is ok... it's being Islamic that makes it insulting.
If we put the term "Christian Terrorists" on the table, which group of people would be insulted? Terrorists? or Christians?
Fear and Hate: The Republican Platform
September 4th, 2008 at 8:06 amDoin't call rudi a moron, it's insulting to morons.
September 4th, 2008 at 8:44 amI couldn't bring myself to watch one second of the bulls$#% thrown last night, but already from my reading, I can see that they will stop at nothing to discredit the Dems and smear them anyway possible. It appears to me that the Repugs, at least the ones that can't think for themselves, are falling for this crap, hook, line and sinker. In my brief switch onto MSNBC last night...I saw one woman say how "proud" she was to be a woman!!!!If THAT isn't the apitomy of stupid, I don't know what is!! It's like a friggin' cult..they brainwash you, then when you finally realize what's happened to you, it's too late! I saw someone last night say that McCain already has 85% of his base sown up...that this was talking to the Independents..please hope THEY have a brain! The moral of the story is...I can't DO one more second of this country being this way..we can do so much better. So for all the chatting we do here amongst ourselves, and I really do enjoy reading this and conversing wirh people that are like minded,PLEASE do something (if you're not already)to support our cause. It's not good enough to just complain and say how hosed this whole thing is.I surely don't mean to insult anyone on here...maybe all of us ARE sending $$$ and registering voters and getting the message out to take our country back...I have no way of knowing.I just don't want to be disappointed again. I'm sick of the lies,sick of our standing in the world, sick of the ideals and I will do everything in my power to make sure that these Bastards aren't sitting there with the trigger in their hands....cause I'm really afraid for us if that happens. Sorry. Had to vent. Peace
September 4th, 2008 at 8:51 amMiatch...THAT'S what I'm talking about!
September 4th, 2008 at 8:55 amLet's face it, Giuliani was brilliant. If you believe Americans are ignorant irrational brutes, then his speech, and Palin's too, makes perfect sense. You don't feed rabid dogs truffles.
September 4th, 2008 at 9:04 amJust goes to show you that cross-dressing does not necessarily make you smarter...Rudy should climb back in the slime bucket he crawled out of with Rove's help and take his nouns and verbs with him...This man will always be a loser...
September 4th, 2008 at 9:29 amGiuliani: By Refusing To Use The Term ‘Islamic Terrorism,’ Liberals Are Trying Not To Insult Terrorists
... because everyone knows that all "Islamists" are in fact Terra-ists and just waiting underneath your bed for you to go to sleep so they can creeeeeeeeeeep out and slit your throat. Since they are one and the same, pointing this out causes no harm at all and just restates the obvious to those that need the obvious endlessly repeated to them lest they forget....
Cheers,
September 4th, 2008 at 9:33 amDoes "Islamo Fascists" work for you losers?
September 4th, 2008 at 9:56 amaceomalley7 Says:
Does “Islamo Fascists” work for you losers?
September 4th, 2008 at 9:56 am
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Nope. It's one of the more idiotic terms produced by the radical right.
September 4th, 2008 at 10:12 amBy insisting on using the term "Islamic terrorism", the GOP is insulting every Muslim all across the world by association their religion with the violent, extreme acts of a small group of people. It would be like judging all Christians based on the actions of the "Army of God" or "Focus on the Family", or some other "Christian" hate group.
Terrorism is a TACTIC. It has been used by many groups throughout history. Some of those groups have been Muslim, some have been Jewish, some have been Christian, etc. It is a gross oversimplification to associate this tactic with one particular religious group. Also, by associating Islam with terrorism - and acting as if the religion itself is the source of that terrorism - we are alienating the very people we need as allies in fighting against the extremists within the Muslim world.
A real leader would know that. You know, someone like Barack Obama.
September 4th, 2008 at 10:22 amDid the people in the convention center have buttons that said something like, "Cool State,Hot VP" Sexism anyone??
September 4th, 2008 at 10:45 amTypically classy performance from Rudy. Audio clips are up here.
September 4th, 2008 at 1:39 pmaceomalley7 Says:
Does “Islamo Fascists” work for you losers?
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Does MORON work for YOU loser? It should, you ARE.
September 11th, 2008 at 5:15 amThis is an extremely important issue that Obama’s campaign and the Democrats must deal with during this campaign.sohbet The Republicans continue to degenerate to outright falsehoods. What are we to do when the press will not intervene to set the record straight?Bedava mp3 indir How do we cope with maintaining an offense versus wasting time and messaging on spurious arguments?
February 28th, 2009 at 12:22 am