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What do you say to the criticism that Berman is painting all Muslims with the same brush: Disappointing, though, is Berman’s characterization of western intentions as wholly good and Islamist intentions as wholly evil. A good example of this is his analysis of messianic tendencies in religious syste...

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Came across this piece from 5 years ago today. Notable for a few points - one the objective treatment of the issue and balanced view of the background, the pointing out that not all Palestinians support suicide bombing, and for asking the question 'was Samson not a suicide terrorist'? Suicide Bomber...

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Interesting view: Joseph Stiglitz: the euro may not survive Joseph Stiglitz, one of the world's leading economists, has warned that the future of the euro is "looking bleak" and the fragile European economic recovery could be irreparably damaged by a "wave of austerity" sweeping ...

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I still think you are missing the point - the author is calling attention to the dual standards as a manifestation of the Islamophobia in the US. And for me, Israel killing 100 children for every civilian killed by Hamas is indeed a strong measure of proportionality - and I'm not alone in this asses...

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Again, the article is about Islamophobia in the US - and the dual standards applied to the deaths caused by both sides (which the author calls crimes - Hamas' killings and Israel's).

Cheers,
Shafique

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^Pam does like to say 'Hamas linked CAIR' as many times in a minute as she can. :) The irony is that the tenous argument is so flimsy, that I feel like pointing out Israel's involvment in the creation of Hamas - when they supported Islamic groups as a foil to the secular PLO - but the irony would be...

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In a way, I'm glad these guys get some airing - so that they can be tackled head on. His credentials are as impressive as Spencer's: ... Is Choudary an Islamic scholar whose views merit attention or consideration? No. Has he studied under leading Islamic scholars? Nope. Does he have any Islamic qual...

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Does Berman specify what proportion of Muslims he would call 'Islamists' - perhaps I would agree with him after all if he is restricting his opinions to those who believe in Qutb and Bin Laden (and we agree on the relative proportion these guys represent). AS for my views concerning terrorism in gen...

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So, we again find that your argument relies on fanciful interpretations and selective quotes - but then again, I fully understand that you must try and rationalise the fact that it is the Muslim who is denouncing each and every act of terrorism, whilst the most extreme religious fanatic posting here...

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Filmmaker Ken Loach, writer Arundhati Roy and Nobel Laureate Mairead Maguire Read from the Goldstone Report. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpSDDz-vqMA&feature=player_embedded#at=54 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_TI3rpwM4A&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrkJjLZ7d_Y&...

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I didn't agree with your inferred meaning of the selective quote from Yousuf, but I did agree with Yousuf's fuller quotes I gave in the same thread on the subject. I'm really surprised you remember differently. Yousuf was pretty clear what his stance is of Muslims living with other faiths - and it w...

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Why can't you have a straightforward, honest debate without having to resort to silly little snippets and fantastical interpretations? You give me one quote and say it is Yousuf stating Muslims can't live in peace with non-Muslims, and yet when I look to see what he has actually said on the subject ...

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It appears that you are fixated on snippets. Sigh. 'There are times when you have to live like a sheep in order to live in future like a lion' can be interpreted in a number of ways, and is the only quote you gave in your argument. His other statements (which I quoted in full) are categoric and clea...

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Fair enough. So, we are left with wondering whether Berman is as extreme as Spencer in his definition of 'Islamists' who he (Berman) views as universally evil according to the review posted before, or whether he shares FD's definition of an Islamist as someone who wishes to impose Shariah. In my min...

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Ok, may I then ask you for your definition of an Islamist May I ask what is your estimate of the proportion of 'Islamists' to non-Islamist Muslims? Is your definition the equivalent of what we'd call 'extremist Muslim terrorists' or are you of the Spencer/Geller school of thought that all observant ...

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The 'settlers' in the West Bank are following through on threats to disrupt the peace process - punishing Arab residents of Palestine for the Israeli government's actions. We know that these guys are extremist Jewish colonists and many normal Israelis are exasperated by their antics - vandalising an...

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RC - wow, I thought the Mooslims had hidden their 'real intentions' really well. But don't tell them about the plans to drink the blood of children!

Cheers,
Shafique

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Yeah, that's the reason the Israeli police gave for the attacks isn't it eh? :roll: The mosque was set alight and vandalized late Sunday night in what police suspected was a "price tag" operation by nearby settlers wishing to protest Israel's West Bank policies. Colonists burn mosque in a ...

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Thanks eh - I presume you still stand by your extremist statement (the one of many): Peace with Islam and Muslims is impossible. The only time Muslims seek peace is when they need to reload. http://www.dubaiforums.com/philosophy-dubai/most-extreme-religous-fanatic-here-t41961-30.html#p341839 But I'm...

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http://www.haaretz.com/polopoly_fs/1.317180.1286220869!/image/4263262612.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_295/4263262612.jpg YouTube clip shows IDF soldier belly-dancing beside bound Palestinian woman By Haaretz Service A new video uploaded to YouTube shows an Israel Defense Forces soldier wriggling i...

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(H/T to Spencerwatch.com) - An “American Dirty Bomber" TIME Magazine has just released the results of a six-month journalistic investigation of the many extreme militias that have emerged in America. Conducted by veteran reporter Barton Gellman, it chronicles chilling stories of American militi...

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TIME magazine runs a 6 month investigation into your fellow American extremists and you think this is a sign of desperation?

I've heard of denial, but this is a bit silly.

Cheers,
Shafique

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You're free to object to the cultural centre that is a few blocks away from ground zero - I was just surprised that you stated the objective was to 'Dance on the bones'. (Perhaps you were confusing Park 51 with the strip joint that is as close to Ground Zero - now there they are indeed dancing!?) Bu...

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Well, I presume you clicked on the link and read what the main developer said: 'We want to have a marriage between Islamic architecture and New York City. We want to do something that is green and cool,' El Gamal said. ... Both the centre's programming and business plan were modeled largely after th...

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Be careful RC, our resident young loon likes posting photos of bare chested American men and has fantasies about Aghan boys! Talk of your muscular body at your own peril! :lol: :mrgreen: But good to hear that you aren't a reader of those comedy sites (loonwatch is intentionally funny, I'm not sure t...

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This is a joke right? The latter, Shvat argues, ruled that sexual intercourse with a gentile for the sake of a national cause is not only sanctioned, but is a highly important mitzvah. "Naturally, an unmarried operative should be preferred in 'honey trap' cases, but if there is no other choice ...

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Male agents in Mossad apparently have no limitations on sleeping with the female enemy, as they were not mentioned in the writings.

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/isr ... s-1.317288

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It is interesting to compare what the report says about the American Dirty Bomber who: far ahead of Jose Padilla, the accused al-Qaeda dirty-bomb plotter, and more advanced in his efforts than any previously known domestic threat involving a dirty bomb. Indeed, it appears that the American would-be ...

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Interesting article from Huffington Post about a new book about Global Suicide Terrorism and How to Stop it.. drawing on observations of opposition to bases in places like Japan (Okinawa particularly) and looking at the statistics for suicide bombings.. Pape argues that the key factor in determining...

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