Argus Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 They're worried about the wrong thing, too. We're all more likely to be injured or killed by someone we know. Someone we know isn't likely to kill people by the truckload, no pun intended. Breathtaking ignorance here. According to WHO, approximately 55% of domestic violence in America involved alcohol; I said killing, not mere violence. And in fact, some studies show women are responsible for over half of domestic violence. But this topic is not about domestic violence, so take your arguments elsewhere. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Of course. As has been stated, we'd all be dead if they were all nuts. No, they would be. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Btw, there was an explosion in NYC yesterday, injured a couple dozen, but nobody died thank goodness. Word is that the explosion was intentional, but because nobody said it was related to terrorism/Muslims/Islam, it failed to make an appearance on MSM. It's a good tactic to only notice the stuff that supports your view of the world, eh? What on earth are you talking about? The explosion in New Jersey and Manhattan and the finding of a second bomb in Manhattan was all over every network news show and front page in every newspaper. I didn't mention it here even though, let's face it, we all knew it would be Muslims, because it wasn't confirmed yet. Now, of course, it has been. Yes, Muslims again. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted September 19, 2016 Report Posted September 19, 2016 Phew... Am I wrong? And do you think they know that too? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Guest Posted September 24, 2016 Report Posted September 24, 2016 So I've been wading into the Quran and though not finished yet (I can't see me ever finishing) I think the violence is the best part of this book. So far Big Mo appears to be an illiterate Donald Trump or Kim Jong Un, type figure. He comes off as a delusional, self centred, bi-polar, schizophrenic fraud. I'm willing to bet Mo and Joseph Smith would have been good friends. If I happened to be a delusional religious type of the Muslim variety, I think the ubiquitous, badass, kill the naysayers bits are really the only non-embarrassing parts. Quote
Argus Posted September 24, 2016 Report Posted September 24, 2016 So I've been wading into the Quran and though not finished yet (I can't see me ever finishing) I think the violence is the best part of this book. So far Big Mo appears to be an illiterate Donald Trump or Kim Jong Un, type figure. He comes off as a delusional, self centred, bi-polar, schizophrenic fraud. I'm willing to bet Mo and Joseph Smith would have been good friends. If I happened to be a delusional religious type of the Muslim variety, I think the ubiquitous, badass, kill the naysayers bits are really the only non-embarrassing parts. You realize you could be arrested, if not executed for saying that in many Muslim countries, right? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
?Impact Posted September 24, 2016 Report Posted September 24, 2016 You realize you could be arrested, if not executed for saying that in many Muslim countries, right? Section 296 of the Criminal Code of Canada is about blasphemy. We need to get it repealed. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted September 24, 2016 Report Posted September 24, 2016 Section 296 of the Criminal Code of Canada is about blasphemy. We need to get it repealed. Sure...but the last case was in the 1930s for an Anglican pastor saying rude things about the Pope. But, you must be defending Islam...so motive understood. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
TimG Posted September 24, 2016 Report Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) Section 296 of the Criminal Code of Canada is about blasphemy. We need to get it repealed.Why is it any different than hate speech laws? Note the law has this provision: No person shall be convicted of an offence under this section for expressing in good faith and in decent language, or attempting to establish by argument used in good faith and conveyed in decent language, an opinion on a religious subject.Which states pretty clearly that it is only intended to target people expressing hatred of a religion. That said, there is no need for a separate law since we already have a hate speech law. Edited September 24, 2016 by TimG Quote
DogOnPorch Posted September 24, 2016 Report Posted September 24, 2016 Islamic blasphemy supporters preferred method of silencing critics are HRCs, anyways. Real cash fines make the infidels take notice. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Moonlight Graham Posted September 26, 2016 Report Posted September 26, 2016 No, the opposite of a progressive is a realist. LOL I've never met anyone who wouldn't describe their beliefs as being "realist". The opposite of a progressive is a reactionary. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Argus Posted September 26, 2016 Report Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) LOL I've never met anyone who wouldn't describe their beliefs as being "realist". The opposite of a progressive is a reactionary. Nonsense. Every progressive I know is a reactionary, easily outraged, with knee-jerk support or opposition to policies based on little to no information. Edited September 26, 2016 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
?Impact Posted September 26, 2016 Report Posted September 26, 2016 Nonsense. Every progressive I know is a reactionary, easily outraged, with knee-jerk support or opposition to policies based on little to no information. The opposite of a progressive is a regressive. Thanks for stepping up. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted September 26, 2016 Report Posted September 26, 2016 Back to the thread now.... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
DogOnPorch Posted September 26, 2016 Report Posted September 26, 2016 Back to the thread now.... Ah yes, and where to start? The terrorist attacks (several)? Or the human rights violations? Well I've been to the Cascade Mall...not THAT long ago. So I guess they're getting closer re: terrorism. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Guest Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 I might have stopped in there for a latte last week. Quote
eyeball Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Next thing you know they'll be under your bed. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Guest Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) They would start to smell a bit when they went off. They are milk, after all. Edited September 27, 2016 by bcsapper Quote
PIK Posted October 5, 2016 Report Posted October 5, 2016 What has any of that got to do with terrorism inspired by Islam? Human beings kill each other, unfortunately, for a variety of reasons. Do you have any idea the number of partner assaults and partner killing which takes place in the Muslim world? I bet you don't because nobody bothers to record it and the murderer is almost never punished anyway. After all, it's just a woman! Oh, she fell down the stairs. Okay. Hell, the Koran condones wife beating. I have to say this is one of the more inane defenses of Muslim terrorism I've seen so far. Straight from the left coast. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
dialamah Posted October 6, 2016 Report Posted October 6, 2016 Fatwas giving rights to transgender people issued in Pakistan. http://tinyurl.com/jbhuc2w Quote
Argus Posted October 7, 2016 Report Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Fatwas giving rights to transgender people issued in Pakistan. http://tinyurl.com/jbhuc2w You forgot to add that gay marriage is still punishable by life in prison. Also: Tanzeem Ittehad-i-Ummat is not a political organisation, and its fatwas are not legally binding. But the group wields influence thanks to its tens of thousands of followers across Pakistan. So this is unlikely to become law. Tens of thousands of followers is not a lot in a country the size of Pakistan. Edited October 7, 2016 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
dialamah Posted October 8, 2016 Report Posted October 8, 2016 8 hours ago, Argus said: You forgot to add that gay marriage is still punishable by life in prison. Also: Tanzeem Ittehad-i-Ummat is not a political organisation, and its fatwas are not legally binding. But the group wields influence thanks to its tens of thousands of followers across Pakistan. So this is unlikely to become law. Tens of thousands of followers is not a lot in a country the size of Pakistan. Well, gotta start somewhere eh? People protesting is what got Canada from arresting gays in the 60s to legalizing gay marriage in 2005. With a start like this, who knows what Islam will look like in 40 years. Quote
Argus Posted October 8, 2016 Report Posted October 8, 2016 14 minutes ago, dialamah said: Well, gotta start somewhere eh? People protesting is what got Canada from arresting gays in the 60s to legalizing gay marriage in 2005. With a start like this, who knows what Islam will look like in 40 years. Most likely the same as it does now. It hasn't changed much in the last thousand years. Why do you suppose it will radically change in the next forty? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
cybercoma Posted October 8, 2016 Report Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) It hasn't changed much for people who already had rights. Edited October 8, 2016 by cybercoma Quote
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