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1. Muslims outraged at police advert featuring cute puppy sitting in policeman's hat

Comment #204084 by HunterZolomon on July 4, 2008 at 5:35 am

I can also share similar anecdotes from other "dark-haired" people who have stayed in Sweden. That is why I generally believe some of these European countries are doing a lousy job at assimilating their immigrants. So, a part of their troubles with fundy Islam is their own fault.


Tell me about it, I could write essays on the subject. I live in Sweden and I completely agree with you. The assimilation of immigrants is a disaster over here. I'll try to keep it short.

We are run (up until just recently) by social democrats. Leftists with a capital "L", proponents of multiculturalism of the worst possible kind. The immigrants coming here are treated like children (as is the rest of the population), not like responsible adults. Ours is a nanny state, a big sordid welfare mess. We don't make any distinction between decent, hardworking immigrants and the ones who exclusively come here to enjoy the benefits of our welfare system. Why? Fear of being labeled racist. Combine this with the unavoidable cultural friction of the west meeting the east and you've got a very good recipe for segregation and animosity.

So what does our government do? Naturally we import more iraqi immigrants than the US and Canada combined this year...

However, I'd like to add that fundie Islam is *not* any European countries fault. Not by a longshot. Muslims pose unique problems like no other immigrant group. Some of their religious and cultural heritage is simply incompatible with western values.

2. Muslims outraged at police advert featuring cute puppy sitting in policeman's hat

Comment #203088 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 11:09 am

mummymonkey

Thanks for the clarifying article. These things have a tendency to get blown out of proportion. Even though large parts of the muslim community seem cool with it, this Mr. Asif still seems like a w**ker...

3. Muslims outraged at police advert featuring cute puppy sitting in policeman's hat

Comment #203057 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 10:41 am

Unbelievable. Simply unbelievable. What's worse is that the police actually apologized for it...

4. It can be right to discriminate against the religious

Comment #202862 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 4:26 am

It's a peripheral matter that could happily sit on your "desirable" list of employee charcteristics, but "essential"?


Rachel Holmes
In this case, definitely essential. The hairdresser had built her entire business concept on this premise. When I was working as a consultant, I recall an old boss of mine who required us to wear formal business suits at all times. I did not like it, but I understood the business value and respected the wishes of my employer. I didn't invoke Santa Claus in order to sue him...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1027300/How-I-nearly-lost-business-refusing-hire-Muslim-hair-stylist-wouldnt-hair.html

In the case of RamziD's scenario, I'd have to agree. If an employer demands that a veil be worn, so be it. Religious lunacy? Degrading to women? Of course, but it's his shop isn't it?

Are you familiar with "Hooters" in the U.S.? Not only do the employees wear tight clothes but they also need to have certain anatomical assets. Distasteful and tacky? Sure, but part of the business concept.

5. It can be right to discriminate against the religious

Comment #202800 by HunterZolomon on July 2, 2008 at 2:32 am

As someone else said earlier, your willingness to bare your head makes no difference to your ability to cut hair. "Must show off coiffure" is not a genuine occupational requirement.

"Must have hands with which to operate scissors", on the other hand, is. Even though it discriminates against hand amputees.


Rachel Holmes
I don't know if you're actually agreeing with the outcome of the hairdressers case. But "cutting hair" is not what this hairdresser is selling. She is selling image. She needs to have her employees looking cool, especially their haircuts need to convey a certain style in order to work in a highly competetive environment.

The verdict is an absolutely sickening display of PC bullying, and utterly wrong.

6. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201863 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 10:50 am

Glad to hear your not that hurt by my opinions afterall. But even if I like Star Trek, I am no trekkie per se.


I don't believe you. Your fawning over Stewart and your insipid, insulting dismissal of Doctor Who as a "B-series" clearly exposes you as a hardcore Trekkie.

Bet you speak Klingon :D

7. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201803 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 9:27 am

Opinion, a useful little word isn't it?

Really Isaksson, I thought you'd be able to discern that I'm not being particularly serious about this issue. See the smiley faces in my posts? I just happen to like Doctor Who, and like the fanboy I am, I took issue with your B-series, pro-Trekkie drivel. :) (Look! A smiley!) You're still wrong by the way.

8. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201711 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 6:14 am

Isaksson
Read comment 61 by Steve Zara and you might get an idea as to why I reacted to your post. Doctor Who is every bit as good as any sci-fi series out there. Don't confuse quality with slick production design. As for comparisons, quite a few actors in it can give Stewart a run for his money. You are wrong sir! And it's not a matter of opinion. :)

BTW I'm also swedish, not dyslectic though.

9. Aliens need Christ's redemption, too

Comment #201697 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 5:03 am

"...the healthy Christian imagination..." at work indeed.

As for our first encounter with alien lifeforms, please, please, please let it be vulcans. :)

10. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #201645 by HunterZolomon on June 30, 2008 at 1:28 am

Yes, Dr. Who is most certanly a B-series, with B-acting and for the most part, but not allways, made up from B-scripts.


How is Doctor Who a "B-series"? Are all actors on Doctor Who "B-actors"? Please give me an example of an "A-series", sci-fi preferably. It's "certainly" and "always" by the way.

Yes, I'm being a bit nasty but your post makes you come across as the snooty dinner table snob who subscribes to the rather limited tastes of the culture elite. Besides, you hurt my feelings :D

All in all I think it's great RD reaches new audiences. I can imagine several kids (and parents) discovering his marvellous books through this guest appearance.

I completely agree fretmeister.
Dawkins as Davros!

11. Creationist critics get their comeuppance

Comment #200180 by HunterZolomon on June 27, 2008 at 3:08 am

And if anyone here wants to pollute their brain:

CONSERVAPEDIA ON EVOLUTION

http://www.conservapedia.com/Evolution

Check out the "Implausible Explanations and the Evolutionary Position". Yes, the irreducible complexity of the bacterial flagellum rubbish is alive and kicking!

12. Creationist critics get their comeuppance

Comment #200177 by HunterZolomon on June 27, 2008 at 3:02 am

Well, it seems the "the boss of Conservapedia" got his just comeuppance there. That putdown was stunningly executed! It's painfully obvious that creationists will *never* concede to evolution being true if evidence like this doesn't shake their faith.

13. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview

Comment #198058 by HunterZolomon on June 23, 2008 at 6:05 am

I bet the same people would have applauded Ayaan Hirsi Ali's criticisms, because she's a black African woman.


Actually they don't. She, like many other liberals, (when I say liberal I'm referring to rational liberals, not the looney, moral-relativist left) is often accused of being a "neo-con" when she criticizes Islam. Which of course translates to "evil person".

14. Science teacher dissed evolution

Comment #197105 by HunterZolomon on June 21, 2008 at 5:38 am

The article doesn't explain why he burned crosses into some students' arms. A sort of punishment I gather? Or part of their religious training? "This is what hell feels like, only a billion times worse! *Pshhhzzt* Repent sinner!"

15. Rapture site sends unbelievers their last chance ... via email

Comment #195394 by HunterZolomon on June 18, 2008 at 6:54 am

The religion scam always follows the same pattern:

You are going to die and burn forever.
In order to prevent horrid fate, follow steps a-c.

a. Switch off your brain.
b. Give us all your money.
c. Do it with a smile.

16. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185927 by HunterZolomon on May 29, 2008 at 6:03 am

Robert Maynard
You're not rambling. I can identify 100% with your thoughts and feelings on the subject. Like you I consider myself a liberal. It isn't just a matter of having certain opinions rubber-stamped, even discussing the very topics on which you could have these opinions are strictly prohibited.

Anyone, and I do mean anyone, who speaks out on these issues will be condemned as a lesser individual. Morally bankrupt, dare I say "lowly". Truth and honesty, hell even a basic grasp of reality, seem to be unwanted virtues in many leftist communities of the west today. Quite comparable to the behaviour of religious right-wing nutters.

17. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185911 by HunterZolomon on May 29, 2008 at 4:03 am

DingoDave
"I must confess that I enjoyed a couple of hearty chuckles during his presentation. And why not?"

I think you might have misunderstood my comment, sorry if I wasn't clear. I also laughed aloud. What I meant was, that when you undress multiculturalism, it is insanely funny because it's simply lunacy. What's sad about it, is that it's essentially true...

18. Mark Steyn vs. the 'Sock Puppets'

Comment #185897 by HunterZolomon on May 29, 2008 at 2:19 am

Mark Steyn on multiculturalism, bloody brilliant!! It's very interesting to note that a rational analysis of this horrid phenomenon elicits so much laughter. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdEGJb5W5ks

19. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185566 by HunterZolomon on May 28, 2008 at 4:51 am

Just Islam?


Missed this one. Well Goldy, I'm certainly glad that you are here to add a comment to cast doubts on my motives and insinuate discrimination. In all fairness, I should have listed every single religion since it might make me seem intolerant otherwise...

20. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185530 by HunterZolomon on May 28, 2008 at 2:59 am

Fanusi Khiyal
I always thought you were a bit of an extreme hardliner on these forums, but (sadly) I find it difficult to contradict your arguments.

Your mention of "show off how courageous and principled they are without risk nor controversy" is exactly the kind of hypocrisy I was talking about. These people lack perspective, in a rather serious way.

21. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185524 by HunterZolomon on May 28, 2008 at 2:34 am

Well, criticizing Islam is not racism in and of itself, but you can't deny that in the real world some people criticize Islam because of racism, they are the people who bash immigrants in general and Islam happens to be a convenient excuse against Muslims,--most of whom do happen to be non white.


Bonzai
Sure there are. But consider this. There are some people who value their own holier-than-thou pride of being opposed to racism far more than they value free speech in the form of valid and honest criticism of barbaric Islamic culture. Or really any other questionable cultural phenomenon. Why some people do this I'm not sure. Fear of being labeled themselves? Easier (and safer!) to criticize own culture? In any case, shout "RACIST!" and you effectively put an end to any rational discourse.

Decent people, people who can tell the difference between right and wrong are terrified of being accused of this. And making decent people shut up is about the worst thing you can do. Especially in situations where nutters are prevalent.

Whenever someone mentions racism in a debate *such as this*, what they're really doing is preventing an honest and open debate, indirectly enabling the barbaric practices of backward cultures.

Opposing color is just plain ignorant. Opposing Islam should be the duty of rationalists and humanists everywhere.

22. Town moves against Islamic school

Comment #185231 by HunterZolomon on May 27, 2008 at 8:28 am

I'm still completely astounded to see that there are still quite a few people on this board who think criticizing Islam is racism. And that Islam and Christianity are each others equals in every regard. And that whenever Islam is criticized, we feel the need to re-double our efforts in criticizing western culture. Feeble.
I'm glad to see though, that more and more people are shedding their PC blindfolds.

23. Top 6 Incestuous Relationships In The Bible

Comment #185202 by HunterZolomon on May 27, 2008 at 7:30 am

Honestly. If god had wanted society to run properly he should have only created one gender and done reproduction through some sort of secure online shopping arrangement.


LOL! Oh we'll get there sooner or later...

24. Research Volunteers Needed

Comment #175806 by HunterZolomon on May 6, 2008 at 5:06 am

Like a few posters already mentioned, a lot of the questions were ridiculous or so-called no-brainers. But considering who is behind these tests, there is most likely underlying patterns and complexity that are hard to spot for the vast majority of test subjects. Yes, that goes for us brights too :)

I hope Sam publishes some kind of analysis, it will be a very interesting read.

25. Girl, 17, killed in Iraq for loving a British soldier

Comment #171996 by HunterZolomon on April 29, 2008 at 5:15 am

It's a war zone. I don't say I would do it, but I can see how someone would go on a rage if he thinks his daughter is sleeping with the occupiers.


Please read this carefully and reflect upon it.

Her own father and brothers brutally stamped, suffocated and stabbed her to death because she was spending time with a brit. Not sleeping with him mind you, simply spending time with him. And the authorities let him go since he was behaving in a manner acceptable to their religious beliefs.

26. Girl, 17, killed in Iraq for loving a British soldier

Comment #171932 by HunterZolomon on April 29, 2008 at 2:42 am

"You're being racist by criticizing their culture."
"Most muslims are nice."
"Westerners do it too. In fact, we are worse in many ways! Here's an example!"

Here's the deal: A girl has been brutally murdered by her very own family because of an imaginary crime. And here we have people who think that criticizing this behaviour and the culture that spawns it, is somehow bigotry and racism... Get some perspective please.

27. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #166200 by HunterZolomon on April 23, 2008 at 1:56 am

To some extent, he falls into a similar trap to Dawkins. He feels he knows about religions but seems to have done too little research; a number of his points - for example, about Jewish attitudes or Muslim practices - seem to show a lack of serious scholarship.


The "lack of serious scholarship" rubbish again is it? And then he goes on to suggest that Dennett re-reads the "deeply mysterious and spiritual book" of Job. Lord Winstons response is worthy of nothing but ridicule.

28. Pope's Views on Science Invoke Spirited Debate

Comment #165659 by HunterZolomon on April 22, 2008 at 1:56 am

"In the speech Pope Benedict was supposed to give at La Sapienza in January, he pointed out the risk of science that is uninformed by faith.


...uninformed by faith? LOL! Just this morning I consulted the fairies at the back of my garden on safety measures before setting up the data arrays I need.

29. Ben Stein Vs. Sputtering Atheists

Comment #165059 by HunterZolomon on April 21, 2008 at 2:10 am

What a tool. Trying to equate evolution with intolerant politically correct dogma is just rubbish. Evidence, you stupid turd, makes all the difference.

*Sputter*!!

30. God, power and money

Comment #138139 by HunterZolomon on March 4, 2008 at 1:37 am

11. Comment #137930 by fatcitymax on March 3, 2008 at 3:32 pm

You imply that RD is as much of a ruthless salesman (albeit silky smooth) as Hinn and that they both do good in their own way. According to you, Hinn even seems to have the upper hand in this regard since he is able to make people both physically and mentally healthier.

Well, if one cares about truth and honesty at all, the comparison is nothing but a feeble mockery, which judging by your final sentence I assume you intended...

31. Pakistan blocks YouTube over blasphemous video

Comment #134047 by HunterZolomon on February 27, 2008 at 7:04 am

Nighttripper:

Thanks, I appreciate your reply and I understand what you mean. (I've also lost data when pressing "submit", maybe there's a moral in that :)

32. Pakistan blocks YouTube over blasphemous video

Comment #133969 by HunterZolomon on February 27, 2008 at 5:16 am

To smile and ignore works just fine with people who won't murder others simply because they have a different opinion. It seems to me that Wilders is challenging bigots who are far worse than himself, and in doing that, he is able to win the confidence of the voters despite whatever agenda he may have.

If Wilders is a racist bigot as you claim, the only reason he can rise to power is due to the cowardice of "decent" politicians. You seem pretty certain about him though, do you have any links that expose his true colors? (I'm not from Holland and know very little about him.)

33. Pakistan blocks YouTube over blasphemous video

Comment #133237 by HunterZolomon on February 26, 2008 at 12:44 am

I also smiled as I read this article. To think that a little hobby project like Youtube would in three years expose these intolerant, undemocratic countries for what they are. And this is my pick of the quotes:

"Some people are quite upset and screaming."

Internet: 1
Totalitarian Regimes: 0

34. Evidence can't shake your faith if your faith excludes it as evidence

Comment #132597 by HunterZolomon on February 25, 2008 at 2:55 am

What a load of utter rubbish! I'm sorry but this article does not deserve any other reply.

35. 'Frog from hell' fossil unearthed

Comment #129340 by HunterZolomon on February 19, 2008 at 1:48 am

"Your mind powers will not work on me boy!"

36. Cutting Edge: Baby Bible Bashers

Comment #129319 by HunterZolomon on February 19, 2008 at 1:30 am

32. Comment #129282 by RHR on February 19, 2008 at 12:31 am

"Is this really in the bible? A talking donkey?
EDIT: I googled it. There really is a talking donkey in there! Numbers 22:21-> "

Hmmm, I thought they'd been watching Shrek...

37. Cutting Edge: Baby Bible Bashers

Comment #129313 by HunterZolomon on February 19, 2008 at 1:27 am

GAAH!! It's Jesus Camp 2: Suffer The Little Children

This documentary certainly gives Dr. Dawkins child abuse argument credibility.

38. Archbishop's 8 March centennial message: Let Sharia Law govern women's lives, Amen!

Comment #129298 by HunterZolomon on February 19, 2008 at 1:13 am

63. Comment #128939 by Eric Blair on February 18, 2008 at 10:18 am

"Many people here seem to define "multiculturalism" based solely on their experience of various responses by governments or institutions to the fact of diversity."

Multiculturalism should be judged by what results it generates, not by your personal definition of it. So far, it has almost exclusively resulted in the exact opposite of what one would believe to be the desired outcome. The key is indeed "fairness", but treating people differently in order to accomodate their culture or belief systems simply leads to more segregation. How is that "fair"?

39. The argument from oranges

Comment #128870 by HunterZolomon on February 18, 2008 at 6:21 am

Probably the funniest thread so far this year.

Unbelievably smug fundie with a new fruity theory. The earlier banana theory has got competition it seems. :)

40. Archbishop's 8 March centennial message: Let Sharia Law govern women's lives, Amen!

Comment #128867 by HunterZolomon on February 18, 2008 at 6:10 am

55. Comment #128854 by minhuna

Where exactly is the verbal violence you speak of minhuna? Is it the "pompous postmodernist pricks" comment you refer to? I couldn't find any incitement to violence or violent language in the first five posts at all. Rather a few remarks from posters clearly letting off some steam due to the Archbishops cretinous proposal.

Also, if you do have any insights concerning the "understanding of the depth" of the article
or any "reasonable comments", please share!

41. Three Little Pigs 'too offensive'

Comment #115448 by HunterZolomon on January 24, 2008 at 7:57 am

It's as if these organisations are trying their damndest to generate antipathy and fear between different cultural groups.

"Asian community"? Really? Also, how the f**k are builders offended by it? They could at least be honest about their reasons, but that is the antithesis of political correctness I gather.

42. Colouring book warns kids of pedophile priests

Comment #95044 by HunterZolomon on December 7, 2007 at 8:18 am

"One image in the book features a guardian angel hovering over an altar boy with a priest lurking in the background."

HAHAHA!!! Priceless! Wonder if the priest has horns or cloven feet?

"For safety's sake, a child and an adult shouldn't be alone in a closed room together," the angel counsels.

And how exactly is this going to play out? Won't the kids be curious as to why they can't be alone with an adult? And how will this recommendation affect the kids relationships with their school teachers, or worse, their parents?

I can picture their next advertising campaign:
The Catholic Church, only 7% pure evil.

43. Fox News Discussion on 'The Golden Compass'

Comment #86137 by HunterZolomon on November 8, 2007 at 8:24 am

Being European, I reacted just like mikehicks55 in regards to the bias of this report, "ridiculous and stupid" indeed. So the catholics are upset children are being subjected to other beliefs than their own, and that they might actually start thinking, critically, for themselves. Can it get more transparent?

I also love the end, "out of respect, more than anything else" he lets the priest have the last word.

44. American kids, dumber than dirt: Warning: The next generation might just be the biggest pile of idiots in U.S. history

Comment #82507 by HunterZolomon on October 26, 2007 at 1:57 pm

47. Comment #82412 by Bonzai

"Well some people need background distractions to concentrate, it is neither a sign of laziness nor a character flaw. I have a friend who has a Ph.D. in math and he does exactly that, he writes his papers in noisy places such as coffee shops and often have his Ipod on. In the good old days of rigid discipline he would probably have dropped out from school long ago."

Ah, I think you might have misunderstood my post, sorry about that. What I meant was, quite a few of the other students were making such a racket, disrupting the class so much that the teacher couldn't manage a proper lesson at all. The only way the student I was referring to could learn anything was by shutting out the interference as best she could. It was basically like a roomful of monkeys on speed, proud of their ignorance.

45. Why do we ignore the plight of ex-Muslims?

Comment #82386 by HunterZolomon on October 26, 2007 at 8:09 am

8. Comment #81714 by Logicel
"Is this author implying that instead of tolerance, the politically correct squad is really tacitly racist?"

He's not implying it, he's stating it plainly.
The dogma of multiculturalism most commonly generates results that are the exact opposite of what was meant to be achieved.

46. American kids, dumber than dirt: Warning: The next generation might just be the biggest pile of idiots in U.S. history

Comment #82378 by HunterZolomon on October 26, 2007 at 7:46 am

While I also found the article a bit over-the-top, I must admit that the author is onto something. A friend of mine, 8 years younger than me, went to public school. During math, she had to sit in the back of the classroom with her Walkman cranked up to max volume simply to be able to concentrate on the problems in the mathbook. When I went to public school, 8 years earlier, that would have been unthinkable. There has definately been a change for the worse in our public school system.

To me, a great deal of it boils down to the general populations ever decreasing sense of personal responsibility. It is quite obvious in many other parts of society other than the schoolsystem. Taking personal responsibilty for your actions? For your life? For your children? Can't have that, that is someone elses job.

47. Atheistic Denomination Struggles To Fill Void Left by Founder's Death

Comment #79898 by HunterZolomon on October 19, 2007 at 1:41 am

Sounds ideal for those who need the comfort of tradition and ceremony sans the deity. Perhaps even the way of retaining the things a lot people are afraid of losing should they become atheists. Not atheists, but as the author paradoxically puts it: "Jewish nonbelievers". The opposite of "God-fearing atheists" I gather.

Could it be an intermediate state for people ridding themselves of theism or perhaps even the end result? We keep the cultural traditions but become honest in our beliefs. A lot of our traditions in the west aren't christian originally anyway, they were hijacked. Like Yule, which became Christmas.

48. Muslims tell Christians: 'Make peace with us or survival of world is at stake'

Comment #78209 by HunterZolomon on October 12, 2007 at 6:59 am

"138 leading Muslim scholars"

Wow, that commands respect...

49. A problem for Israel's farmers: The seven-year hitch

Comment #73792 by HunterZolomon on September 26, 2007 at 7:49 am

22. Comment #73780 by EnsilZah

Thanks for posting!

"In the IDF-developed mice, telephones and electric gates, flipping the activation switch does not directly cause an electric circuit. Instead, internal electric scanners check the status of the switches every few seconds, and only when a change is identified a circuit is created, indirectly, and the operation is executed."

Imagine the frustration. If you hadn't replied, I would never have believed it. The term "Military Rabbinate" is what unsettles me the most in the article...

50. There Go The Dinosaurs

Comment #73728 by HunterZolomon on September 26, 2007 at 1:48 am

Gotta love Chick! There's a man who's not ashamed of being a barking fundie. I recall someone making a Lovecraft / Chick spoof way back, *googling* and here it is:

http://esr.ibiblio.org/index.php?p=135

As usual, it's hard to satirize but salvation through "being eaten first" is priceless.

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