701. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #192061 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 12:13 pm

MaxD,





Oh I agree with that assessment. What I was saying is that if David Duke told me that Dick Cheney is the vice president, that would be true, irrespective of his personal views on race.

If David Duke said, "Muhammad Ali was a boxer, and a Muslim." That would be true, despite the fact that it was a racist, commenting on a black Muslim.

So for instance when a racist Israeli settler says "The Arabs are killing Israelis with suicide bombs." This would be true, despite my revulsion at Orthodox Judaism.... and furthermore I wouldn't have to endorse his entire worldview to affirm the facticity of the statement.

What is interesting is that these critics of Israel call Israelis liars and bigots (which is true from time to time) in order to discredit them, yet they gleefully cite Moshe Dayan (former chief of staff) when he stated that the 1967 War was a war of choice. So when these Israelis comment on Arabs they are liars, but when they admit some ill intent on behalf of the Israelis they are a legitimate source. My guess is that Last Greek here thinks the Shin Bet is some sinister organization (in the 1950's it was), but he would eagerly cite a Shin Bet official who said something like "We wanted the land in 1967, and we took it."

So it is not only confirmation bias but it is a bit hypocritical.

702. Richard Dawkins lecture at ASU's Tempe Campus

Comment #192033 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 11:00 am

richard_dawkins



Here, keep yourself busy.


http://gorillamask.net/

703. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #192021 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 10:26 am

elephant,





I think a larger issue was that DNA evidence was still pretty new. Jurors were overheard saying "DNA? But lots of people have the same blood type."

This is what happens when the jury of your "peers" contains a bunch of idiots.

704. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #192019 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 10:22 am

greek,






This is getting pretty sad for you.


Arab countries ARE shitholes precisely because they are not democracies. Next!


Your darling organization, Hezbollah, is a disgustingly anti-semitic organization. Forwarding ridiculous lies about Jews spreading AIDS... and broadcasting cheap copies of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.


And your best buddy Azmi Bishara is now totally fucked, the gag order issued by the judge has been removed and evidence has come to light... or to quote Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski "New shit has come to light."

Bishara had his phone wire tapped, and what do you know... the little guy was giving Hezbollah contacts details on how Israel would react to a series of rocket attacks from Hezbollah. And even urging them to attack farther south than Haifa. His phone calls with the Hezbollah operative are indeed most damning.

Then Bishara received money from Jordan (hundreds of thousands of dollars, via a woman in East Jerusalem) and did not declare the funds or disclose the source. At best Bishara was a courier and not a recipient, but in any event he has violated anti-money laundering laws.

Furthermore, Bishara had been previously indicted for remarks he made in a speech, praising Hezbollah tactics and urging that they be adopted by Palestinians in the Occupied Territories. Bishara never denied these remarks, but instead claimed they fall within the realm of free speech. Although this may be true, it certainly shows his personal affinity for a group that states that "Jews spread AIDS" and publish other anti-semitic lies in children's text books.



And look at Nasrallah's statements, inherently anti-semitic, yet you slyly defend them.... and what does Bishara say about them? "A courageous" organization. Firing rockets at random into Israel.... Bishara is proud of this, and he is too ignorant to realize that half of the Israeli civilians killed by Hezbollah were Arab Israelis.


You can read up on his treason and other disgusting behavior in Ha'aretz, Ynet, New York Times, and the BBC (among many others).


And I second the elephant, if you are going to interrupt a conversation about the "Juice" Simpson, please have the decency to omit the 65 ceremonial "LOL"s you place in every text message, I mean post.


I expect your posts to say "Sent via Blackberry Wireless" at the bottom.



MaxD,



Even if someone were a racist, that would only be an ad hominem, not a material fact. But this greek guy isn't really big on facts in the first place.

705. Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Paula Kirby

Comment #191967 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 7:46 am

Steve,






Ah that clears it up for me!


The selecting of evidence based on a priori conclusions is a ubiquitous mark of religiosity.

706. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191958 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 7:28 am

elephant,






OK. How was OJ framed? The evidence is damning, if it is fake evidence, how was it faked?

707. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191944 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 6:58 am

"If I did it, Confessions of the Killer".




Ya, probably right, didn't do it.

And irrelevant ones too, if you like. And to leave out relevant stuff.

708. Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Paula Kirby

Comment #191937 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 6:34 am

Oh man! Clearthinker has really said it now.

As a Christian I teach that real faith is based upon truth and evidence, and that authority and tradition (whether from a theologian or a scientist) are not enough to solely determine truth. The statement that it is child abuse to teach 'absolute truth claims that cannot be substaniated by evidence' is of course itself a statement that cannot be substaniated by evidence - and is therefore a self contradictory one. But don't let such philosophical niceties get in the way of your absolute tradition and authority!

709. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191936 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 6:27 am

Well you did say to me that you weren't even sure that he committed the crime, outside of the legal framework of the case. In this case (in your mind) you can allow any and all relevant facts. The chain of custody argument is only good in a court room, in the real world you would have to tell me that the police went around carefully planting the evidence, you would also have to think of why they would even do that.


It is certain that he committed the crime.


The guy wrote a book called "If I did it". You can't be a rational person and not say "Ok the guy killed his wife".

710. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191920 by al-rawandi on June 12, 2008 at 5:46 am

elephant,





Let's run this down....


A violent man, repeatedly noted for his spousal abuse, has his wife and her boyfriend murdered. His blood is found at the scene. The murder weapon was identical to a weapon he purchased only weeks before. Their blood is found on his clothes, and in his car. His blood, Nicole's blood, and Goldman's blood are all found on OJ's glove. There is a blood smear in his car. He flees in his car (innocent people generally don't flee the law) with his passport, money, and disguise kit.

Before the murders Nicole called her parents and said she feared for her life, from OJ. She said her keys were missing, someone had stolen them and she feared it was OJ... the keys were later found at OJ's house.

He is found liable in a civil court.

He writes a book called "If I did it" and the ghost writer says "OJ confessed to me that he committed the murders".


There is no reasonable doubt, at all, anywhere. There is simply no question.

711. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191739 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 2:40 pm

Fanusi,






Ditto for Goldy's comment. Nazism isn't a race. It is not in anyway analagous to "chink". Every Chinese person is a "chink" racially. Plenty of Germans were not Nazis, and certainly are not Nazis now.

Besides it would be a little hypocritical of you to get all bent out of shape when you make such an effort to say that you aren't being a racist when you indict nearly every Muslim in some rant.

How are you German, you have said on this site that your family was from South Africa, and that they also escaped the Soviet Union. And there is a "Fanusi Khiyal" from Ontario Canada, although I assume this isn't your real name.

712. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191722 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Fanusi,







War's over Rambo....


Take it easy. I was simply referrencing those people who already called you a Nazi. Why the sensitivity anyway?

A little personal advice once you take something personally you immediately hand over power to that person insulting or criticizing your.

713. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #191720 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 1:58 pm

advocatus,






The violence (in the Spanish case) pre-dated the civil war (1936-39). In fact the major issues of violence I was speaking of were during the 1917-1919 period, revolving around the CNT and FAI.


I think part of the problem is that government, or some alternate entity, is necessary for people to ensure fulfillment of contracts and uniform treatment of criminals. For instance, people have used a form of government (agreed upon by the majority, as in a democracy) to appeal to. This authority was stronger than anyone person (which may have been a problem). This can ensure that people are compelled to act in accordance with a set of standards. I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing, I think that the more power this central authority gets, the more it abuses people and the more it seeks to perpetuate its own power.


As for the success of the Catalonian anarchism, although I am not finished reading up on it, it seems that it never established a lasting system of life, most importantly because it was destroyed by Franco. But it never established itself as viable, IMHO.

714. Debating creationism in Louisiana schools

Comment #191702 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 1:20 pm

corylus,








I have yetti feet? That wasn't very nice!


Now I am really hurt....

715. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #191680 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 12:49 pm

advocatus,







Where I part from traditional libertarianism is over, what I call, their financial fascism. If liberty (as in libertarian) is to mean anything it must mean exactly that! American libertarians (of which I am not one) think, for some peculiar reason, that the government is the only form of power able to constrain liberty. This isn't so in my opinion. People should be protected (or should protect themselves) from illegitimate consolidation and abuse of power.

I no more trust a large corporation than I do a government, they look too similar for me to distrust one and embrace the other.

I think in the true free market, one which is protected from all illicit consolidation of power, the value of labor can be more truly evaluated, the simple problem is we have yet to see such a system come into being.

I have a lot of respect for Chomsky's views on the matter, although I am no fan of a lot of his commentary on other topics, and I too am an anti-Zionist, although not always anti-Israel, considering they are facing a greater evil than Zionism.

As I have been reading up on the Catalonia situation I find myself nodding along to their anti-clericalism. However the early period, late 19th Century, (after the arrival of Giuseppi Fannelli) was characterized by disorganization. This seemd to plague the movement until 1917, but soon after this framework was damaged and only recaptured in 1919 (by the CNT). After that the FAI joined in and there seemed to be a bedrock of organized, although clandestine support.

This movement went the way of most movements of that nature, the establishment (both bourgeious and governmental) was scared and reacted violently (numerous massacres) which only steeled the resolve of the opposition. It got to the point where even traditional Republicans objected to the tactics of the government and pisteleros.

However, I noticed that the anarchists were prone to violence in a way that American labor movements were not.

So I ask 2 things:


1) Does an anarchist view and movement necessarily lead to violence (Anti bourgeious and anti government)?

2) Does not the very nature of anarchism lend itself to rapid failure due to disorganization? I say this because the various councils in the CNT had total autonomy and no doubt opinions differed and clashed.

716. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #191648 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 11:58 am

advocatus,

I see you can peddle the myth of "it can't work" with no real knowledge and snide attempts to insult. Does this mean you're evolving into a parrot that repeats whatever bilge it has been taught to repeat as it is convenient?

717. Fleabytes

Comment #191644 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 11:45 am

MPhil's street cred is totally damaged.

718. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #191639 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 11:26 am

Excellent... anarchy.




I have seen it all on this sight, from one side of ridiculous to the other.


If you are advocating socialism, show me how it has worked somewhere, one time. If you are advocating anarchy, show me where it has worked, one time.

719. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191629 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 10:32 am

Fanusi,




Got it.



I suppose I don't look very much like you though. What with your narrow mustache, parted hair, leather books, swastika arm band....


:-)

720. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191628 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 10:31 am

OJ bought a 12 inch Stilleto knife six weeks before the murder.


The police found that a replica knife matched the wounds precisely.


There were store receipts to prove the purchase took place.

721. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191625 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 10:28 am

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson_murder_case#Criminal_trial_evidence




OJ did it. No question. The ignoble jury was hoodwinked by a clever defense team.


The fact that the blood found at the murder scence was OJ's (one in 170 million) was air tight.

Nicole's blood was on OJ's sock. (1 in 9.7 billion Caucasions)

Both Nicole's and Ron Goldman's blood (traces) were found in OJ's bronco.

Simpson's hair was found on Goldman's t-shirt.


DNA from the glove found at the scene had DNA traces from Simpson, Brown, and Goldman.

The gloves contained Goldmans hair, and fabric from OJ's car.


It isn't even a close call, he was insanely, obviously, totally, and incredibly guilty.




Alan Dershowitz's WORST offense was defending TRAITOR Jonathan Pollard PRO BONO. Pollard was a US Naval officer convicted of spying for Israel. He received a harsh jail sentence (he desrved it for betraying his nation) and Dershowitz complains about this to this very day. Not to mention Dershowitz plagarized his book "The Case for Israel", and plagarized it from a discredited hoax.


Did I mention OJ was obviously guilty.


*EDIT* Are you sure Dershowitz worked PRO BONO for millionaire OJ Simpson?

722. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191609 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 9:58 am

elephant,




Because he was clearly and obviously guilty. And the only people who weren't convinced of his guilt were 12 morons. Sort of like with Chomsky.

723. Losing Our Spines to Save Our Necks

Comment #191588 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 9:12 am

Quetz,




He doesn't yet realize what he posted WAS the pile of shit.


Chomsky was exposed as an neo-nazi defending, fabricator and exaggerator. I bet Alan Dershowitz wishes he never defended O.J., but he cannot delete those records either.

724. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #191586 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 9:10 am

D'Arcy,





You are really proving to be pretty thick headed.


Wage labour, correct. What is the point, what is the matter with earning money for your work. Why shouldn't people who are better, smarter and harder working be rewarded to a greater extent?

Human needs ARE considered, by the humans who have those needs. Labor organization has taken place and this is a perfect example.

You just stick your fingers in your ears and say "lalalalalala".

It isn't the state capitalism that damages Cuba or North Korea, it is the nepostic, despotic, evil regimes that are the problem... they come to power through socialist nonsense, where power MUST be consolidated. Some central authority must manage all resources and administration, funny these are always abused.

725. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191580 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 9:01 am

Who said we are the same person?





I know two people that are the same person, lastgreekstanding and _riverrun_

726. New Online Survey

Comment #191561 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 8:23 am

Did anyone else notice,






It listed "Air Force" as a race.


Smurfs? They are blue, the air force wears blue... therefore smurfs are air force.

727. Fleabytes

Comment #191550 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 7:36 am

Richard

"And for those, who, behind intellectual brilliance hide a profound emotional anguish, especially....."

728. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191549 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 7:21 am

Definitely time to expel 50% of them. The question is, which 50%.



That isn't the only problem, in France Total Fertility Rate for the Native French is about 1.5 per woman. The TFR for Algerians is 2.6, Moroccans, 2.8 and Turks 3.0.

By 2010, the number of people aged 60 will out number people aged 0-14. And by 2015 people 60 will outnumber people aged 0-24. This will mean two things, immediately it will mean the welfare state in France will fail because it will be too expensive, adn second it will mean Muslims will be poised to outnumber the natives (whites and Christians).


The article was called "Stumbling towards Eurabia".

729. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191545 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 7:00 am

Fanusi,





Alex Aliev wrote an article recently, I posted it for epeeist:


44% of German Muslims are "fundamentalists".
50% believe Muslims who die fighting disbelievers go to paradise.
25% say they would engage in violence against non-believers.

730. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191525 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 6:13 am

bucket,





We are just making ourselves a nice target for Iran.

Pull out and let Iran drain their coffers intervening in Iraq and fighting a proxy war against Saudi backed forces. It will give the fundamentalists something to do, other than threaten western interests.


And another thing, Iraq is closer to European borders, it is about time the Europeans started shouldering some of the burden when it comes to securing western civilization.

731. Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Paula Kirby

Comment #191521 by al-rawandi on June 11, 2008 at 5:55 am

Well well,

I hope you clicked to Amazon VIA our site? That way, we get a rake-off.
Richard

732. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191314 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 2:39 pm

Apathy,





What is worse is that the issue with Saddam goes back to when he arose to power. He was selected due to his anti-social and paranoid personality, he was brutal and without remorse. He was selected to be an instrument in the overthrow of Abdul-Qassim, and was pushed to the top of the list of candidates for dictator by the CIA. A total psychopath, and first pick of the CIA.

733. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191303 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 2:20 pm

Peace,






Hahaha, it is so sad that it is funny.

I know a guy who had Idi Amin come to his house when he was a young man (my friend, not Amin).

This is what I found stunning, Saudi Arabia took Idi Amin in after he left Uganda, and he lived out his life there.

Idi Amin, means "right hand" in Arabic. Or perhaps "My right hand".

734. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191301 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 2:17 pm

Peace,





It seems to me that Mugabe, from early on, was a serious narcissist, and although I cannot prove he cheated every election, it is a very safe bet.

I think Mugabe was right when he stated that Zimbabwe's problems were a result of colonial meddling. However, without colonialism, things may well have been worse. He himself seems to be quite a racist, and has shown disdain for whites in his country, although this is perhaps a post-colonial backlash situation.

His greatest crime is using food as a weapon, a man willing to starve his own people to stay in power is the worst of the worst.

735. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191296 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Apathy,





Sese Seko actually replaced an elected official, Joseph Kasa-Vubu. And Sese Seko had what could only be called "cozy", relations with the United States. The US remained the third largest donor to Zaire... despite the fact that the many was a thief.

736. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191293 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 2:07 pm

Apathy,






Gotta love the tin pot dictator: "Hey I won with 100% of the vote, whataya know!"

No Mugabe has not held a fair election, no way.


The list of African dictators is pretty stunning

Idi Amin
Mobutu Sese Seko
Robert Mugabe
Siad Barre

a star studded list.

737. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191289 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Stoned_Roses,






An eternity of premature ejac.... well you get the picture.

738. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191288 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 1:58 pm

Peace,








Mbeki and the lost letter from Tsvangarai. Mbeki is a sleaze bag.

739. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191269 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 1:28 pm

Toad,




Rwanda! Hutus, Tutsis. The Belgians empowered the Tutsi minority, then to keep the power the Tutsis would rely on the Belgians for arms etc... this led to repression of the majority Hutus. This was not forgotten later on.

In fact colonial powers almost put a minority group in power in order to better control them:


1) Lebanon: Maronites
2) Iraq: Sunnis
3) Syria: Nusayris
4) Saudi Arabia: Saud family
5) Jordan: Hashemites

The list really does go on and on, it is a little trick by colonialists and it is still part of the problem to this very day.

740. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #191261 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 1:21 pm

Quetz,





Gay scat porn gets old, needs something else to occupy his time.


Maybe he has found another German Sheizer video and will leave us alone.

741. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191256 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Toad,







Careful, people in the west don't like to think about how bad they have fucked other people. Remember it is always the fault of darkies, never our own fault.

If you look at most despots in the world, look at the strings that guide their moves, it is not a pleasant bit of introspection.

742. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191241 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 12:59 pm

FF,






My point is this, it is close to Europe, maybe it is about time that Europe started shouldering the burden for its own borders and defense. I am getting pretty sick of the sissies in Europe sitting around guzzling tea, while someone else is responsible for fixing everything. They just expect Americans to go and shed blood while the Europeans shake their limp wrists at "Imperialism".

Why is my tax money going to help Chad fight rebels? Maybe YOU should donate YOUR money to these programs, while MY money should be used to secure MY border.

The government of the United States has no business wasting MY money on other militaries.


Ok the last two paragraphs were pretty sarcastic, but here is the dilemna:


How long do we, America, continue to shoulder the burden for everything in the world. Maybe we need to let Europe get a bloody nose so they wake up and quite appeasing psycopaths. As long as America fixes everything on its own dollar we develop expectations for similar behavior in the future. We create a dependency on American power which is bad for business and hard on our economy.

743. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191230 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 12:33 pm

Ok

Please read about OEF-TS and try to understand just how important Africa is to the security of this country. While I certainly believe in non-intervention, I absolutely reject isolationism. If there are countries out there who are desperate to train with us (and again *trust me* there are plenty) to combat against terrorism, then we have every obligation to help them.

Have you ever heard of the GWOT? Do you have any idea how involved we are in that mission? Do you have a clue as to how pivotal the struggle is in Africa right now?

744. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191224 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 12:18 pm

FF,







I am not convinced. There are plenty of countries that don't have countless overseas bases, that are economic and world powers, and are plenty safe. It's an industry. The Air Force recently made a play for 300 F-22's, Gates told them to fuck off and they are getting 180. The Air Force desperately wants to fight MiG's with their cool new toys, no idea what the fuck is really going on. We need predator drones, not F-22's.


The desert? What the fuck are we doing in the desert anyway? Who gives two shits and a fuck about these places. A carrier battle group has 120 aircraft, plus an untold # of cruise missiles. Buy the fucking oil on the free market, Mr. Libertarian, don't go around strong arming people. I could really care less about our operations in backwards armpits like Afghanistan, it was a noble try, but these people want to herd goats and stone women, I say let them have at it.


And you will have to forgive me if I am skeptical when an employee of the US government says "just trust me".

745. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191218 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 12:02 pm

FF,






Uhhh we have over 700 overseas military bases, most do next to dick to keep me safe. How the fuck is the Iraq invasion keeping me safe? We are there, hoping that the Iraqis will use oil to pay us back for this whole shit show. We have wasted BILLIONS on a war that didn't make me any safer, at all. How does an air force base at Ramstein help me? It doesn't. Okinawa? It doesn't it is a huge waste of money. Dwight D. Eisenhower said "beware the military industrial complex", I suggest you heed his advice.

In fact Republicans LOVE huge aid (military) packages to other countries, because they stipulate that Boeing planes must be bought (put any company in that slot you wish). The Republicans steal our money, send it to some shit hole dictatorship somewhere, and then force them to spend it on large companies that buy politicians nice flights on private jets for hunting trips and golf outings. These people are crooks and thieves, and the Republicans are the worst. They should be hung as traitors.


A Republican Congress? And why did they get it done, because they had to deal with a Clinton veto if they didn't get their shit together.


As for tax cuts for the wealthy? I can asure you that every cent of a tax cut that goes to the underclass gets spent into the working economy, this then increases corporate profits, which means they can spend more on business development and expansion.

Now tax cuts to the wealthy can work indeed, but a lot of that gets spent on yachts, and other luxury items that have a lower amount of positive effect on the economy.


Don't delude yourself into thinking Republicans are anything more than lackeys and catamites to the corporate world. There to ensure the corporate welfare remains.

If you hate welfare, how about hating the welfare handed out to US corporations.

746. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191214 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 11:52 am

FF,





I work at a Mutual fund, people are banking their golden years on corporate profit. In fact a cap gains tax increase will hit the middle class the hardest. It is just liberal sloganeering:

"We will get those wealthy bastards"
"Yaaaayyyy!"

You are right, the oil companies will see that tax and say "Okay" turn around to the customer and pass on the bill with a prompt, "Fuck you."

747. John McCain: America a Christian nation, needs Christian president

Comment #191200 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 11:14 am

FF,






The Republicans and Democrats have an interesting power play:



Republicans get elected, increase stupid spending (defense, and other wasteful programs) while cutting taxes for the wealthy, thus decreasing government income. This drives us into debt.

Democrats get elected, balance the budget by raising taxes. Spend plenty on stupid programs themselves.

Republicans then run on the platform that Democrats raised your taxes, then stupid sheeple in America vote for Republicans and the cycle starts over.


Despite my libertarian views, the Republicans really are the biggest scoundrels ever. Total dipshits, evil liars.

748. Louisiana's latest creationism bill moves to House floor

Comment #191188 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 10:48 am

Steve Zara,







I have noticed the change. Although I don't always comment, I do follow your blog.

There has been a marked change, I am quite impressed. Keep up the good work!

749. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191171 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 10:10 am

Black Wolf,





Next time there is a natural disaster in one of these places, just give them this:


"Pray hard and Allah will provide. Good luck."

750. The 14-year-old Afghan suicide bomber

Comment #191157 by al-rawandi on June 10, 2008 at 9:54 am

Layla,




Khomeini wrote that in his Tafsirvasiyoleh, and he wrote that it was permissible to engage in anything but vaginal sex with a woman so long as she was no long radi'yya (breast fed).

I mean ANYTHING but vaginal sex. But once she turned 9, vaginal sex was, of course, permissible.


The moderates do run cover for whackos. They feel like criticizing the whackos is just criticizing their religion, and even themselves. Apologetics for Islam is apologetics for the same violence done in the name of these verses and Islam in general.