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Dearborn Muslims begin weekly protest of U.S. in Iraq
2004-05-29
Chanting “Get out of Najaf, Get out of Karbala,” about 200 Muslims protested the American occupation of Iraq on Friday with signs, as drivers honked their support along a main street in the heart of the city. The protesters in this heavily Arab suburb of Detroit said they are angry about the destruction of holy sites in Iraq and the ongoing violence against its people. “It’s about time for President Bush to admit the mistakes he’s been making,” said Imam Husham Al-Husainy, director of the Karbalaa Islamic Education Center. Husainy supported the war to oust Saddam Hussein when it started.

Just more than a year ago, Iraqis in America were cheering in the same streets when the statue of Saddam Hussein fell. Now some of the same people are calling for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops. At least four mosques participated in the protest. Husainy said the protests will continue weekly until the troops leave. “The thing which disturbs us a lot is the humiliation of our people -- the prisoners in Abu Ghraib -- all the attacks on the holy shrines,” said Syeda Kulsoom, a 29-year-old Pakistani woman participating in the protest. Kulsoom said the only acceptable resolution would be the withdrawal of American troops. Dan Mekled, 39, of the Islamic Center of America, said the United States has “flexed a little bit too much muscle in our effort to export democracy.”
Posted by:TS(vice girl)

#18  Dave D. : We ARE at war with Islam.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2004-05-29 9:01:51 PM  

#17  Lol .com!! And thanks, Bugs!
Posted by: ex-lib   2004-05-29 6:04:09 PM  

#16   FOAD, Islomoturds! Go home to the desert where you belong. And while you're at it, you can be thankful that YOU can demonstrate in this country WITHOUT being thrown into Abu Gharib, you idiot Islamic pseudo-men shit-head pig suckers.
Posted by: ex-lib   2004-05-29 6:02:13 PM  

#15  Islamic Priority List
1. Muslim first
2. See #1

We're learning... Hyphenating Muslims is just as imbecillic as hyphenating Americans. I love this 43.7% pregnant stuff. Fact is, either you is or you isn't... Bugs said it so well...
Posted by: .com   2004-05-29 4:36:46 PM  

#14  Unfortunately, I don't think the media had to scratch too hard to find these "anti-American blatherheads" per #13's description.

The Islamic religion requires absolute loyalty and transcends patriotism to any country. So it's no surprise that Muslim Americans would not be cheering American troops fighting in Iraq, because troops are fighting against Muslims. Regardless of whether or not these Muslims in Iraq are bad guys, they are Muslims.

What would happen if the draft were re-instated, I wonder? How would Muslim-American draftees react if we required that they fight against Muslim nations?
Posted by: rex   2004-05-29 4:27:29 PM  

#13  Pay no attention to this nonsense; the media loves them some people who protest. So, would the media have us believe there is an, oooh, arab "street'? and are we to abandon the democratic process and accomodate these media darlings? I don't think so! what rock must be overturned to find some anti-american blatherheads? on memorial day weekend no less.
The media always makes common cause with wretched washed up on our shores. BFD. StFW?
Posted by: Annie Moose   2004-05-29 3:29:48 PM  

#12  Aren't they the least bit proud of what we're doing over there?

Of course not. Apparently they don't want Iraqis to enjoy the same freedoms that they themselves enjoy here.

“flexed a little bit too much muscle in our effort to export democracy.”

That statement says it all. These guys prefer theocratic misery over a modern, progressive, democratic system. Makes you wonder, what are they doing here?

Which brings up a point: if democracy was under attack in America itself, would this turd have made the exact, same statement about flexing too much muscle to defend democracy here??
Posted by: Rafael   2004-05-29 2:42:22 PM  

#11  Personally I support 'deportation camps' instead of 'internment camps' - and not just for Muslims but *all* illegal immigrats. Not base on their nationallity or religion or race but on their legal status to exist in the United States.


Course that won't go very far with the media who will immediately equalate it with the concentration camps and the U.S. 'internment' camps.
Posted by: CrazyFool   2004-05-29 2:29:55 PM  

#10  The thing which disturbs us a lot is the humiliation of our people

Americans think of other Americans as "our people". Get the hell back to "your people". Americans don't need or want you.
Posted by: ed   2004-05-29 2:22:52 PM  

#9  Chronic Humiliation Syndrome™ -not curable with prescription drugs currently available - now there's hope with the "Shut Your Whining Piehole" Cluebat™

from Ronco©
Posted by: Frank G   2004-05-29 2:21:20 PM  

#8  More humiliation. I'm getting tired of it. Aren't they the least bit proud of what we're doing over there?
Posted by: The Doctor   2004-05-29 2:17:54 PM  

#7  "Deport makes more sense than internment, the left can hold up their internments as propaganda..."

Just make the camps bigger, and intern them, too.
Posted by: Dave D.   2004-05-29 2:16:29 PM  

#6  "Get out of America!"
Posted by: AzCat   2004-05-29 1:54:35 PM  

#5  Deport makes more sense than internment, the left can hold up their internments as propaganda far better than they can hold up deportations.

In any case, a The Corner (NRO) post revealed that many Muslims polled lean left on many domestic issues ... so much for "Muslims = budding conservatives" :P
Posted by: Edward Yee   2004-05-29 1:50:51 PM  

#4  Sheesh. I suspect that sooner or later, we're going to end up having to deport these people or confine them in internment camps.

I've been trying awfully hard since 9/11 to avoid the conclusion that we're at war with Islam itself, not just some wacko offshoot of it; but every day it gets more difficult to maintain that stance.
Posted by: Dave D.   2004-05-29 1:37:47 PM  

#3  What do you expect from a bunch of anti-American goofs.
Posted by: Rafael   2004-05-29 1:34:46 PM  

#2  You stupid people. If holy sites are getting hit, it is because our guys are returning fire from the Islamic Fascists who are using them as cover.
Posted by: Douglas De Bono   2004-05-29 1:07:49 PM  

#1  Ingrates!
Maybe the words "except Muslims" should be installed in the Constitution
I will be waiting for the Muslim Community's condemnation today for the murders of westerners today in Saudi Arabia. Or maybe a small thank you for freeing Iraq.
Posted by: John Long Hair   2004-05-29 12:45:13 PM  

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