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on Obama's Popularity
The central theme of the Obama campaign? Yep, that's it, Change!
So the public is to be blamed for a lack of change? I don't think we were the ones who made that our cental theme.
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You are correct, I think his speech at the 2004 convention did make him the "annointed one" for many democratic insiders. Hopefully there will be some consideration in the future for a little more substance.
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It is my opinion that Obama is likely to be a one term president because he seems adverse to risk taking. Take Health care for instance, I completely agree with you that he sold out to the health insurance companies. At the same time, the Republicans are infuriated with what he has done, and his base is alienated, but for different reasons. If he had gone with single payer, or at least a government option, his based would have been appeased and the Republicans would still be upset, but he was never going to win them over anyway. To me, he just seems to look to buy everyone off instead of working towards solutions.
That said, he may still be a 2 term president if the Republicans insist on nominating someone like Palin.
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on Islam in the Northwest
You did not originally say "most religons", you originally cited absolutes in regards to whole populations of people.
You originally said, ALL CRISTIANS, ALL MUSLIMS and ALL JEWS ALL believe that YOU DESERVE DEATH.
In my book, that is completely paranoid, as well as obsessively narcissistic. You need therapy, not a dialogue with me
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on Islam in the Northwest
Deqa - I'd take you up on your offer of coffee anytime. But it really isn't necessary for you to extend a token of gratitude on behalf "your people" (as you stated). My boss, most of my co-workers and all of my customers are Muslims, so it isn't necessary for you to convince me of something I am already aware of.
But you can never know too many people :)
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on Islam in the Northwest
Scottmill states:
I have no idea, based on what I wrote, why you would come up with, that I think all these people are focused on me and am somehow paranoid about it.
But, Scottmill previously stated:
I don’t like Muslims, but I also don’t like Jews and Christians either. Why would I? They all believe I deserve death.
Not much of a leap for someone to suggest that might sound a little paranoid.
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on Islam in the Northwest
You will get no argument from me on what you have stated. Unfortunately you are exception, most people can't be bothered to contemplate the "big picture" because they want every neat and tidy with the good guys in white hats and the enemies in some foreign garb!
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on Islam in the Northwest
Scott, you really come off as a tortured sole. I do hope that I am mistaken, but it does seem to border on paranoia to think all of these people are so focused on you. Most people, religous or not, have no real interest in you.
And while I do think we have drifted away from the topic of today, I do believe that your view of the world is consistent with what most Americans think about Muslims. So many seem to be obsessed in thinking that Muslims actually have an interest in taking over the west. From my experience, the muslims that I have known are mainly interested in: 1) their family, 2) their career, 3) their faith, 4) their friends, 5) SOCCER, and, 6) basically living a peaceful and enjoyable life. Pretty much the same as anyone else.
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on Islam in the Northwest
Glad you are happy. And I was thinking you were just filled with anger, but you evidently have more depth than you project.
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on Islam in the Northwest
Sorry, but you seem to have mistaken me for a public school system, not my responsibility to educate you.
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I don’t like Muslims, but I also don’t like Jews and Christians either. Why would I? They all believe I deserve death.
I am Christian, I don't believe you deserve death.
OK, so you made me take the trouble to point out the obvious.
Anything else you need?
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on Islam in the Northwest
Thank you JWMS, I could not (and obviously did not) have said it better.
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on Islam in the Northwest
What stereotyping? Don't insult my intelligence, re-read your own post.
I'll stand by my statement that "many of those who preach "diversity" are actually some of the least tolerant people."
I don't have "absolute" opinions about any collective group of people. You also seem to have some "anger issues".
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on Islam in the Northwest
I have no idea because I never heard about this incident. Which is my same complaint about the condemnations, there is very little coverage of either in the western media.
My guess, is that there was a reaction to his statemet by King Abdullah (although that was probably also private). You had better believe the government of Saudi Arabia has been implicitly instructed that Israel is off limits to them. The huge weapons sale that recently occurred would not have without assurances that they would not be used against Israel.
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on Islam in the Northwest
Well, opposition to being assimilated into western culture is a pretty much a collective goal of Islamic terrorists. Maybe I missed your point?
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Despite your stereotyping, I don't believe you deserve death.
Although I do pity you because of your all encompassing views of other people. An excellent example of why many of those who preach "diversity" are actually some of the least tolerant people.
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on Islam in the Northwest
This fear of Sharia law being imposed amazes me. If someone came up with the idea of putting "In God We Trust" on our money today, the opposition would be deafening (and this would occur in a country where +80% would consider themselves Christians). I think this fear of Sharia Law being imposed is more just one of those "rabble rousing" topics for right wing politicians and talk show hosts.
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on Islam in the Northwest
Spot on, she really lost me when she started talking about no human remains being found in Pennsylvania.
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on Islam in the Northwest
Yes, if a bombing occurred on a plane today, I would immediately suspect an Islamic terroist because they have been behind the majority of these types of incidents in the recent past. I do not disagree.
So what is your solution? Eliminate all Muslims because that is the only way you can effectively get rid of the "few bad apples"?
My recommendation is for more interaction between all peoples, so we can unite against our common enemies. Not like I see that happening anytime soon either.
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While I'll defend the Muslims I have known, I have no problem with terms like Islamic terrorists.
At the same time, I'd take issue with your statement " I am not saying who is right and who is wrong: maybe they are fighting for a good cause, and maybe the West really offended them in some way." Really, you are not going to condemn anyone who kills innocent people? Some people fear being termed judgmental, when that is the most appropriate thing to be.
And the one guest who finished by being a 9-11 denier just lost all credibility.
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