3.2.06
The Controversial Cartoons
Here they are, the cartoons that are causing so much trouble all over the world right now. Are they really that offensive? Meanwhile, Tony Blair responds to an Australian paper's characterization of the issue as a clash between civilizations saying, "No, that would require two civilizations."
Abu Bombza
For more complete coverage of the Muhammad-cartoon controversy, I would suggest checking out Michelle Malkin's site. Neil Boortz also has a good column on the subject.
2.2.06
Julian Bond, Race-Baiting Huckster
In a speech last night NAACP Chairman Julian Bond compared Republicans to Nazis and called Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell "token" blacks. He once again compared Republican policies to the Taliban continuing a theme he's expounded on since the beginning of the Bush administration. Along with demeaning those who suffered under Nazi Germany or Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Bond also continues to make the case that Republicans should not take black "leadership" in America very seriously. The "Nazi", "Taliban", and "token" rhetoric only further diminishes any interest Republicans may have in whatever points "civil rights" organizations are trying to explain. You want to have a dialogue with a Republican? Good luck if you start off by calling him a Nazi.
Furthermore, calling Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell "tokens" is a sign of willful ignorance, incompetence, or an unskillful attempt at labeling them as race-traitors. I think we can assume that Bond did not rise to NAACP Chairman through ignorance or incompetence so it must be something else. The main point that lies behind Bond's assertion is that any black American that does not adhere to the Democratic or NAACP line is a traitor to the black race and a willing pawn of racist Republicans. Without going into why the Republican agenda is not racist (which would take much more space and time than I care to take right now), Bond also ignores the approach that President Bush has had toward minorities in his administration. Not only has Bush appointed more minorities and women to federal positions, he has appointed more to more significant positions than any of his predecessors, including President Clinton. Officials such as Rice, Powell, and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales were not chosen because they were minorities, they were chosen because they were highly qualified individuals who share a common political philosophy with the President.
Chairman Bond is simply upset that any black would dare to disagree with the NAACP. Were the NAACP to foster discussion between blacks of differing political persuasions, black Americans would exercise much more political power in the United States. As it is today, civil rights "leaders" such as Bond, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson have much vested interest in keeping the vast majority of blacks in the pocket of the Democrats. The party keeping blacks on the plantation is the one that takes 90% of the black vote for granted.
Furthermore, calling Condoleeza Rice and Colin Powell "tokens" is a sign of willful ignorance, incompetence, or an unskillful attempt at labeling them as race-traitors. I think we can assume that Bond did not rise to NAACP Chairman through ignorance or incompetence so it must be something else. The main point that lies behind Bond's assertion is that any black American that does not adhere to the Democratic or NAACP line is a traitor to the black race and a willing pawn of racist Republicans. Without going into why the Republican agenda is not racist (which would take much more space and time than I care to take right now), Bond also ignores the approach that President Bush has had toward minorities in his administration. Not only has Bush appointed more minorities and women to federal positions, he has appointed more to more significant positions than any of his predecessors, including President Clinton. Officials such as Rice, Powell, and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales were not chosen because they were minorities, they were chosen because they were highly qualified individuals who share a common political philosophy with the President.
Chairman Bond is simply upset that any black would dare to disagree with the NAACP. Were the NAACP to foster discussion between blacks of differing political persuasions, black Americans would exercise much more political power in the United States. As it is today, civil rights "leaders" such as Bond, Al Sharpton, and Jesse Jackson have much vested interest in keeping the vast majority of blacks in the pocket of the Democrats. The party keeping blacks on the plantation is the one that takes 90% of the black vote for granted.
1.2.06
More on Muhammad
Praise Allah that some people in Europe are willing to stand up to Muslim reactionary pressure. Our rights to express satire and criticism (in the case the most explicit being the drawing of Muhammad wearing a bomb as a turban) cannot be sacrificed on the altar of religious sensitivities, especially those of a religion that is intolerant of others. As Germany's Die Welt says, "There is no right to be shielded from satire in the West." There shouldn't be in the East either.
To see the cartoons that have caused such outrage, click here.
To see the cartoons that have caused such outrage, click here.
30.1.06
Muhammad maligned; Muslims collectively crap themselves
In yet another incident of Muslim religious hypocrisy, masked gunmen in Gaza seized control of an EU office in Gaza, demanding apologies from the governments of Denmark and Norway for a newspaper cartoon depicting the prophet in an unflattering way. In addition to this violent outburst, Danish and Norweigan aid workers have been physically threatened and Arab nations are calling for an economic boycott of Danish and Norweigan goods.
Can Muslims be any more hypocritical? Muslim nations routinely trample the rights of others to worship as they please, outlawing Christianity and Judaism, prohibiting the ownership of property by non-Muslims, legalizing discrimination against Muslims of unorthodox sects, and spreading outrageous lies against Jews. What makes Islam so special, so inviolate, that it cannot be criticized in any way, shape, or form?
This hypersensitivity is truly disturbing. Almost as disturbing is the pandering which some politicians and businesses are doing in order to ingratiate themselves with a people that would restrict their rights to express themselves as they choose. Arla Foods (a Danish company affected by the boycott) and the Danish Socialist People's Party should be hiding in shame for their calls for public censorship. This voluntary dhimmitude should be condemned by anyone and everyone who is appalled by the glaring lack of basic human rights present in the Muslim world. Muslims should be more concerned about the enormous failings of their own culture and civilization before they clamor for changes in ours. Muslims can worship freely in Denmark, Norway, or the United States. Christians and Jews cannot do the same in Saudi Arabia or Libya.
Can Muslims be any more hypocritical? Muslim nations routinely trample the rights of others to worship as they please, outlawing Christianity and Judaism, prohibiting the ownership of property by non-Muslims, legalizing discrimination against Muslims of unorthodox sects, and spreading outrageous lies against Jews. What makes Islam so special, so inviolate, that it cannot be criticized in any way, shape, or form?
This hypersensitivity is truly disturbing. Almost as disturbing is the pandering which some politicians and businesses are doing in order to ingratiate themselves with a people that would restrict their rights to express themselves as they choose. Arla Foods (a Danish company affected by the boycott) and the Danish Socialist People's Party should be hiding in shame for their calls for public censorship. This voluntary dhimmitude should be condemned by anyone and everyone who is appalled by the glaring lack of basic human rights present in the Muslim world. Muslims should be more concerned about the enormous failings of their own culture and civilization before they clamor for changes in ours. Muslims can worship freely in Denmark, Norway, or the United States. Christians and Jews cannot do the same in Saudi Arabia or Libya.
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