dre Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm not sure what's so hard for you folks to understand. The bigger and better armed you are, and the less well armed your potential enemies, the stronger and more secure your position (in general). Iran has aligned itself to stand against Western interests, and so we don't want it to have weapons that pose a threat to us or our allies. It's really pretty simple and straightforward. Actually its not straight forward at all, and more arms dont necessarily make you more secure. In fact that can do the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Have you ever had another point? Do you have a good rebuttal on the merits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlight Graham Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 My point is that there is a "civilized world" and a savage world. I disagree. Just degrees of "savage" and "civilized", and great differences between savage and civilized people within different countries. Would you call pastor Terry Jones "civilized"? Or racist misogynist homophobes in western countries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyser Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Maybe Israel would get the support in the world that the Islamists enjoy if they began engaging in random violence. Outside of their own camps , Islamists get more support than Israel does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest American Woman Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Outside of their own camps , Islamists get more support than Israel does? First of all, I'm assuming "Islamists" is referring to extremists, fundamentalist, and/or terrorist types. It seems as if a lot of people worldwide excuse their actions as "blow back," so really, it's our fault that Islamists are what they are and do what they do. Sorta like how the U.S. asked for it and/or had it coming on 9-11, and people who dare to insult Mohammad are responsible for the "blow back" - or at best, should expect it, and therefore should never insult the Islamists. I'd say that's "support" on some level, but at best, Israel doesn't get that kind of 'understanding.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Al Qaeda is the king of multiple senseless coordinated operations. My point is that there is a "civilized world" and a savage world. Is the term 'savages' more acceptable than 'bears' ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 First of all, I'm assuming "Islamists" is referring to extremists, fundamentalist, and/or terrorist types. It seems as if a lot of people worldwide excuse their actions as "blow back," so really, it's our fault that Islamists are what they are and do what they do. Sorta like how the U.S. asked for it and/or had it coming on 9-11, and people who dare to insult Mohammad are responsible for the "blow back" - or at best, should expect it, and therefore should never insult the Islamists. I'd say that's "support" on some level, but at best, Israel doesn't get that kind of 'understanding.' Exactly my point.People are afraid of the Islamists. They are not afraid of Israelis toiling in hi-tech industries. Thus people attempt to rationalize and justify Islamist "anger" while ignoring that the Israelis' and Jews' cause for anger is far, far greater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Bill Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 People are afraid of the Islamists. People have damn good reasons for fearing the "Islamists"! When America or Israel make a strike, it's virtually always in retaliation, to deter violence. When Islamists make a strike, violence is the very purpose! When America or Israel make a strike and civilians are killed, it is unfortunate collateral damage from being too close to the targets, if not even being used as human shields by the targets. When the Islamists make a strike and civilians are killed, it's because the civilians WERE the targets! That is all the difference I need to decide where I stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Is the term 'savages' more acceptable than 'bears' ?? It at least has the distinction of accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argus Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 I disagree. Just degrees of "savage" and "civilized", and great differences between savage and civilized people within different countries. Would you call pastor Terry Jones "civilized"? Or racist misogynist homophobes in western countries? Are they killing people in the streets? No? Then, I'd say they were a lot more civilized than people who want to cut the heads off heretics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 When the Islamists make a strike and civilians are killed, it's because the civilians WERE the targets!That is all the difference I need to decide where I stand. Unfortunately, quite true. Despite my great admiration for Islamists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Are they killing people in the streets? No? Then, I'd say they were a lot more civilized than people who want to cut the heads off heretics. Of course they could never get away with it here. One has to wonder how far some might go if they had the same kind of license as seems the case in some countries. Not saying they would but the restraints against that kind of behaviour are much stronger in western countries. I still think people like Jones use the protections they have here in order to stir the pot in places they would never dare to do so in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The sad thing is one school of thought tries to understand the mad man's rage as if he can be reasoned with. For instance, if only there was no video then the whole thing wouldn't have happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 The sad thing is one school of thought tries to understand the mad man's rage as if he can be reasoned with. What is this school of thought? What are you referring to? I think the rage was the product more of insane people seeking power stoking insane people who have none, and really had very little to do with the actual video. Do you have a different interpretation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I was referring to the school of thought that suggests the video is to blame for the protest/riots and deaths. If only we'd refrain from offending the Muslim extremists, everybody would get along fine. They seek to understand the rage/insanity as if it behaves with any kind of logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I still think people like Jones use the protections they have here in order to stir the pot in places they would never dare to do so in person. You could use that argument to say that supporting Israel is "stirring the pot". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 If only we'd refrain from offending the Muslim extremists, everybody would get along fine. They seek to understand the rage/insanity as if it behaves with any kind of logic. But don't you have the urge to roll your eyes when you hear mass media reports of some shmoe in France planning on printing cartoons of the prophet Moehammid? I would hate to die by a frenzied mob for a reason so stupid. We all agree they're insane, but what's the point of provoking the insane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 You could use that argument to say that supporting Israel is "stirring the pot". Do you think the sole purpose of supporting Israel is just to piss Muslims off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I was referring to the school of thought that suggests the video is to blame for the protest/riots and deaths. If only we'd refrain from offending the Muslim extremists, everybody would get along fine. They seek to understand the rage/insanity as if it behaves with any kind of logic. Anyone who goes out of their way to antagonize is either a moron not to expect consequences or is deliberately looking for them. Throw a rock at a wasps nest and someone is probably going to get stung. These guys make sure it won't be them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkman Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 But don't you have the urge to roll your eyes when you hear mass media reports of some shmoe in France planning on printing cartoons of the prophet Moehammid? I would hate to die by a frenzied mob for a reason so stupid. We all agree they're insane, but what's the point of provoking the insane? Yes, intentionally provoking them has no benefit. The thing is, we now have the muslim extremists using this to manipulate societies and that is even more evil. Then on the other hand, you could say the video producers might be trying to provoke riots to affect the outcome of the US election by making Obama appear ineffective(not that I can tell whether this would work or not), which is just as despicable. So the mob is becoming a puppet on a string perhaps with different groups trying to use them. I find it sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbg Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 But don't you have the urge to roll your eyes when you hear mass media reports of some shmoe in France planning on printing cartoons of the prophet Moehammid? I would hate to die by a frenzied mob for a reason so stupid. We all agree they're insane, but what's the point of provoking the insane? And what's the point of freedom of speech if it's subject to the impulses of insane people somewhere on the globe? Do you think the sole purpose of supporting Israel is just to piss Muslims off? Obviously not. But are you sure that the frenzied mobs make such fine distinctions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Anyone who goes out of their way to antagonize is either a moron not to expect consequences or is deliberately looking for them. Throw a rock at a wasps nest and someone is probably going to get stung. These guys make sure it won't be them. this is more than a film about islam or the burning of a book. these disrespectful actions trigger these reactions by boiling societies who have been experiencing everything from the west's support for puppet dictators to hundreds of thousands of deaths that have occurred due to military actions and sanctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Yes, intentionally provoking them has no benefit. The thing is, we now have the muslim extremists using this to manipulate societies and that is even more evil. Then on the other hand, you could say the video producers might be trying to provoke riots to affect the outcome of the US election by making Obama appear ineffective(not that I can tell whether this would work or not), which is just as despicable. So the mob is becoming a puppet on a string perhaps with different groups trying to use them. I find it sick. It benefits the agendas of extremists and there are extremists on both sides. I find it sick as well Edited September 19, 2012 by Wilber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilber Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 And what's the point of freedom of speech if it's subject to the impulses of insane people somewhere on the globe? Obviously not. But are you sure that the frenzied mobs make such fine distinctions? Freedom of speech is also the freedom to do damage. Others may suffer because of your words. That is reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Yes, intentionally provoking them has no benefit. The thing is, we now have the muslim extremists using this to manipulate societies and that is even more evil. Then on the other hand, you could say the video producers might be trying to provoke riots to affect the outcome of the US election by making Obama appear ineffective(not that I can tell whether this would work or not), which is just as despicable. So the mob is becoming a puppet on a string perhaps with different groups trying to use them. I find it sick. Listening to Webster Tarpley on Jones the other day, Tarpley seems to indicate that there is a group that may have ties to Romney that are the ones who put out the video. http://tarpley.net I know many do not like Jones, but Tarpley has spent time in many of these troubled zones to do some hard investigation. If you think the 47% gaffe was bad ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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