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Friday, November 06, 2009
Worth Remembering
That wacko shrink was not the ONLY Muslim in the US Armed Forces.
Maybe you are being coy and sly in this case. On one hand, indeed, there are Muslims in our armed forces who have served America with distinction and without controversy. It appears that you want your readers to be mindful of that point, as to not demonize Muslims who are in our four branches because of their religious views, that they are NOT extremists infiltrating the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard to wage Jihad. There are a number of Muslim Americans who are willing to give their life to protect our nation.
But the pessimist in me says that you are trying to lead readers to another, more desired conclusion, based on an ambiguous statement below the picture. Not that you would want your fans to make this inference, heaven forbid--our military NOW ought to look long and hard, compared to Catholic or Jewish personnel, at the backgrounds of enlisted Muslims to ensure that they are "true" Americans incapable of such a heinous, treasonous act. Maybe in the manner as your hero, Joseph McCarthy???
Of course, a number of armchair psychologists who are speculating that this man was "a deranged terrorist" (oxymoron???) based on assumptions and second-hand reports, rather than waiting for an investigation to be conducted to flesh out the details.
Certainly, if any man or women in the armed forces has been demonstrating odd behavior on a consistent basis that may put their fellow soldiers in harm's way, REGARDLESS of their political or religious background, then military officials ought to determine the reasons why in a swift, timely manner to ensure everyone's safety.
So, yes, those in the military who failed to do their job in this matter, had the man displayed specific warning signs which were downplayed or ignored, then they must be held accountable.
I'm VERY clear. Your blog entry seems to have two meanings. What is your position? My first contention or my second contention?
Again, are all Muslims "wacko" in your eyes? Or only those Muslims who interpret the Koran to wage holy war against infidels? Are there two groups of Muslims, one that embraces peace and one that expouses violence? Or are all Muslims "one in the same"?
Actually, I'm asking out of common courtesy. You are correct, you don't "owe" me. But the questions I posed are legitimate and I was hoping you would provide insight.
You certainly offer your two cents worth on a number of topics (on some occasions right on, in other instances dead wrong), and here is a perfect opportunity to reply. I genuinely would like to know what are thoughts. Besides, you have taken bloggers here to task in the past for their "unwillingness" to answer certain questions that you posed to them.
Perhaps the "Christian" in you will help you change your mind and give a cogent response to fair questions. What's the big deal anyway?
Hey Dad, you have no problem voicing your hatred of gays, so why not come clean on Muslims? It's ok, you'll feel better. Is there anyone you don't hate besides Larry Craig?
"Read what you'd like into it. It'll make you feel good".
Not sensitive, INQUISITIVE. Your response is JUST like the politicians whom you supposedly disdain for dodging specific questions. You blew a perfect opportunity to set the record straight. I guess if the shoe fits...
"Anony, what makes you think Dad29 needs to go on the record here if you aren't willing to post as anything but "anony"?"
Weak argument! So we're going to use that as an excuse as to why Dad29 refuses to engage in discourse. I CHOOSE, my First Amendment right, to post anonymously???
This is a forum set up and run by an individual, who has the right to set up what rules he pleases. The First Amendment does not apply here. Dad29's rules do, you craven coward.
Dave, Dave, Dave. Guess again. The First Amendment indeed protects the opinions of bloggers, but it does NOT grant immunity, for libel, trespassing in pursuit of news, or the theft of trade secrets.
Call me a coward all you want, it doesn't change the fact that legitimate questions were posed, Dad29 chooses not to answer--which is fine, it's his right, but then he shouldn't get all bent out of shape when other bloggers here refuse to respond to his own inquiries.
And here come the anony "gay hating" comments. I love it."
You know what is hilarious? Ripping anonymous comments left on a blog written by a guy who is just as anonymous. Ever wonder why dad29 doesn't write under his own name? His radical conservatism and open hatred for gay people would cause him great humiliation.
Then tell me, bigot, why he remains anonymous? What is he afraid of? He can criticize his anonymous critics all day long but keeps his real identity hidden.
Dad and his 2 loyal readers are some angry, hateful folks.
Anonymous Chucklehead, heroism can never be assumed. Ever hear of Benedict Arnold? Brave officer, combat hero, traitor.
And when a group has a large percentage of people who self-proclaim themselves our enemies, that group can expect extra scrutiny. Kind of like the Copperhead Party gets from me.
Maybe you are being coy and sly in this case. On one hand, indeed, there are Muslims in our armed forces who have served America with distinction and without controversy. It appears that you want your readers to be mindful of that point, as to not demonize Muslims who are in our four branches because of their religious views, that they are NOT extremists infiltrating the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard to wage Jihad. There are a number of Muslim Americans who are willing to give their life to protect our nation.
ReplyDeleteBut the pessimist in me says that you are trying to lead readers to another, more desired conclusion, based on an ambiguous statement below the picture. Not that you would want your fans to make this inference, heaven forbid--our military NOW ought to look long and hard, compared to Catholic or Jewish personnel, at the backgrounds of enlisted
Muslims to ensure that they are "true" Americans incapable of such a heinous, treasonous act.
Maybe in the manner as your hero, Joseph McCarthy???
Of course, a number of armchair psychologists who are speculating
that this man was "a deranged terrorist" (oxymoron???) based on assumptions and second-hand reports, rather than waiting for an investigation to be conducted to flesh out the details.
Certainly, if any man or women in the armed forces has been demonstrating odd behavior on a consistent basis that may put their fellow soldiers in harm's way, REGARDLESS of their political or religious background, then military officials ought to determine the reasons why in a swift, timely manner to ensure everyone's safety.
So, yes, those in the military who failed to do their job in this matter, had the man displayed specific warning signs which were downplayed or ignored, then they must be held accountable.
Are you trying to say something, or just occupy bandwidth, Anony?
ReplyDeleteI'm VERY clear. Your blog entry seems to have two meanings. What is your position? My first contention or my second contention?
ReplyDeleteAgain, are all Muslims "wacko" in your eyes? Or only those Muslims who interpret the Koran to wage holy war against infidels? Are there two groups of Muslims, one that embraces peace and one that expouses violence? Or are all Muslims "one in the same"?
You think I OWE you an answer?
ReplyDeleteWrong.
Actually, I'm asking out of common courtesy. You are correct, you don't "owe" me. But the questions I posed are legitimate and I was hoping you would provide insight.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly offer your two cents worth on a number of topics (on some occasions right on, in other instances dead wrong), and here is a perfect opportunity to reply. I genuinely would like to know what are thoughts. Besides, you have taken bloggers here to task in the past for their "unwillingness" to
answer certain questions that you posed to them.
Perhaps the "Christian" in you will help you change your mind and give a cogent response to fair questions. What's the big deal anyway?
Seems to me that you are an overly sensitive kinda .....whatever.
ReplyDeleteRead what you'd like into it. It'll make you feel good.
Hey Dad, you have no problem voicing your hatred of gays, so why not come clean on Muslims? It's ok, you'll feel better. Is there anyone you don't hate besides Larry Craig?
ReplyDeleteGetting around to admitting that you're a simpleton wasn't all that hard, was it?
ReplyDeleteThe second Anony comment is way off base.
ReplyDelete"Read what you'd like into it. It'll make you feel good".
Not sensitive, INQUISITIVE. Your response is JUST like the politicians whom you supposedly disdain for dodging specific questions. You blew a perfect opportunity to set the record straight. I guess if the shoe fits...
And here come the anony "gay hating" comments. I love it.
ReplyDeleteAnony, what makes you think Dad29 needs to go on the record here if you aren't willing to post as anything but "anony"?
"Anony, what makes you think Dad29 needs to go on the record here if you aren't willing to post as anything but "anony"?"
ReplyDeleteWeak argument! So we're going to use that as an excuse as to why Dad29 refuses to engage in discourse. I CHOOSE, my First Amendment right, to post anonymously???
This is a forum set up and run by an individual, who has the right to set up what rules he pleases. The First Amendment does not apply here. Dad29's rules do, you craven coward.
ReplyDeleteDave, Dave, Dave. Guess again. The First Amendment indeed protects the opinions of bloggers, but it does NOT grant immunity, for libel, trespassing in pursuit of news, or the theft of trade secrets.
ReplyDeleteCall me a coward all you want, it doesn't change the fact that legitimate questions were posed, Dad29 chooses not to answer--which is fine, it's his right, but then he shouldn't get all bent out of shape when other bloggers here refuse to respond to his own inquiries.
Classic, cowering, gutless Dad29.
ReplyDeleteOh, I dunno, Chuckles.
ReplyDeleteThe Islamic wacko Shrink went all Jihad, just like his imam and the Koran told him to.
But that was clear in my post on the matter, except to Chuckleheads...
I'm talking about your juvenile behavior in this comment section.
ReplyDelete"Chuckles"
Awfully mature. You're full of class as always. Therapy - seek it. You're an angry, angry old man who will hopefully die soon - Allah willing.
And here come the anony "gay hating" comments. I love it."
ReplyDeleteYou know what is hilarious? Ripping anonymous comments left on a blog written by a guy who is just as anonymous. Ever wonder why dad29 doesn't write under his own name? His radical conservatism and open hatred for gay people would cause him great humiliation.
Dad29 - ringleader of the cowards.
Oh, I don't think that anything Daddio writes on this blog would cause him any humiliation. Especially about the fags.
ReplyDeleteThen tell me, bigot, why he remains anonymous? What is he afraid of? He can criticize his anonymous critics all day long but keeps his real identity hidden.
ReplyDeleteDad and his 2 loyal readers are some angry, hateful folks.
Yes, I am the bigot.
ReplyDeleteYou and all your anony friends on here spew more hate on this blog in the comboxes than Daddio has since he has started it.
Friggin bigot.
Anonymous Chucklehead, heroism can never be assumed. Ever hear of Benedict Arnold? Brave officer, combat hero, traitor.
ReplyDeleteAnd when a group has a large percentage of people who self-proclaim themselves our enemies, that group can expect extra scrutiny. Kind of like the Copperhead Party gets from me.