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| Sen Santorum Jihaded By Angry Muslim (al-Jizz) |
| 2006-07-25 |
| Try to read this without laughing. Santorum for Prez. The WW3 party is getting bigger. Senator Santorum Repugnant Remarks on Islam, Iran, and Syria By Mohammed Khaku Sen. Rick Santorum (R., Pa.) remarks at the National Press Club on Wednesday July 19th 2006 calling for regime change in Iran and described "Islamic fascism" as the "great test" of this generation, as threatening to the United States as last century's German Nazism and Soviet communism was inappropriate. These prejudicial remarks were derogatory, and highly unbecoming for a member of US senate. The Senator rhetoric in a public forum demeans both himself and the party he represents, particularly at a time when entire Middle East is in turmoil. Muslim of Lehigh Valley strongly condemned Senator remarks outrageous, inflammatory and un-American. The Senator should know that extremists come in all faiths, and do not reflect the values and beliefs of the vast majority of the members of the religious groups to which they belong. The Senator's inflammatory comments do nothing to advance America's role in the world as the leading voice for tolerance and religious freedom and should be soundly condemned as election rhetoric and appeasing the neo-conservatives and American extremism ("millennial" or end-time Christians and Zionist zealots). True to form, Senator Santorum has crossed the line and shows his clear hatred of Muslims. It is irresponsible that such comments are coming from someone who self-righteously claims to be holier than thou. Elected officials should be a voice of moderation and peace, not a voice of hatred and violence. America's image is damaged by such inciting and irresponsible rhetoric, at a time when we are trying to demand that other countries challenge their own religious extremists. All religious and political leaders should project true American values of tolerance and pluralism by condemning Senators remarks and his hate speech at National Press club. Senator Santorum has a long history of derogatory remarks against homosexuals and other minority groups. His speech was irresponsible and ill informed, and he remarks are likely to fan hatred of Americans in parts of the Middle East. Senator’s goal was to instill fear. Just like Fascism and Zionism achieved their objectives through fear, resulting in the vast societal FEAR syndrome. People who believe in peace with justice must do exactly the opposite of what the fear-mongers want. We must struggle in solidarity to promote more education, mutual knowledge, a "living together" based on universal values, on respect for life and diversity, for democracy, for freedom, and for justice. By associating the words "Fascism" with the Islam is to instill fear and by not acknowledging that a political agenda is not the same thing as a belief system, Senator Santorum invoked the oldest and the strongest kind of human fear -- fear of the unknown. Zionist and the pro-Israel lobby continue to instill fear in Americans by escalating unsubstantiated threats against them and fabricating a vast web of lies to justify their actions against Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. By instilling fear of orange and red alerts we Americans have witnessed increased government intrusion into our daily lives and the erosion of our basic rights and freedoms. Don’t ask Santorum to “apologize,” folks. Vote Democratic. |
| Posted by:Griper Whegum8464 |
| #13 With this endorsement, he's got my vote |
| Posted by: Captain America 2006-07-25 18:41 |
| #12 Why, oh why, do Islam's apologists have the utter inability to distinguish criticism of Islam's ideas, its ethics, law and political underpinnings, from criticism of Muslims personally? How does Santorum's remarks about "Islamic fascism" amount to a demonstration of "his clear hatred of Muslims?" No doubt many Muslims are nice people. That doesn't make Islam a humane or benign set of ideas or a practical basis for a functioning society. It's glaringly obvious that extremists come in many varieties, yet beside the point. You cannot defend that charge that Smith is a murderer by pointing out that Jones may be a murderer too. It also overlooks the unique aspects of Islamic thought and practice going back to its founding, deeply ingrained notions of holy war and political supremacy foreign to other world religions. Muhammed did not practice a "turn the other cheek" sort of ethic, and it shows. To say Muhammed justified brutal violence as pleasing to God is merely descriptive. But even if you think other religions are just as bad. it doesnt make Islam any less what it is. It says something that the response is not a refutation of Santorum's point but a disparagement of the man himself for daring to make such an argument. Khaku's problem is the difficulty of defending Islam as something other than violent, intolerant and expansionist, so the move is to delegitimate a discussion that he cannot win. That itself is symptomatic of a totalitarian mindset, and regrettably all to common in our era. I tire of the intellectual laziness that allows this sort of twaddle to pass for political discourse these days. I eagerly await the rise of a more serious intellectual environment. |
| Posted by: Baba Tutu 2006-07-25 14:41 |
| #11 When I first read the headline, I saw " Sen. Sanitarium..." and tried to figure out why the Looney Bin on the Hill was in the cross hairs of the Mooselimbs. But then again, I thought, isn't everything? And converting the Senate to a Sanitarium wouldn't be tha complicated..... |
| Posted by: USN, ret. 2006-07-25 14:19 |
| #10 What is really important is that Pennsylvanians pay attention. Santorum expresses his values clearly and needs to be re-elected. That shitface traitor Specter needs to be removed immediately. This is classic Muzzie operation. When their numbers increase, instead of just bleating, they will be demanding. We need to rid ourselves of these Muzzie traitors now. |
| Posted by: SOP35/Rat 2006-07-25 11:58 |
| #9 Senator Santorum has a long history of derogatory remarks against homosexuals and other minority groups. Mohammed must of missed the Friday night sermon. And the one the Friday before. And the Friday before that. |
| Posted by: john 2006-07-25 11:38 |
| #8 All you need to know about Dems vs Reps is that dirty stinking foul homicidal maniac deranged terrorists support DEMS EXCLUSIVELY. |
| Posted by: mcsegeek1 2006-07-25 11:21 |
| #7 Well, I know I always take my voting advice from Al Jizzwad... |
| Posted by: mojo 2006-07-25 09:56 |
| #6 Muslims...does the whole damned ummah only share one neuron between them? |
| Posted by: mac 2006-07-25 09:44 |
| #5 “…particularly at a time when entire Middle East is in turmoil.” Santorum should wait ‘till there is calm, stability, and peace in the entire Middle East before making such comments. |
| Posted by: DepotGuy 2006-07-25 09:41 |
| #4 This is the best campaign boost for Santorum than anything his press guys could have thought of. Thanks Khaku for helping him get re-elected! |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2006-07-25 09:37 |
| #3 extremists come in all faiths, but terrorists are muzzies. This should help Santorum. Allan knows he needs it. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2006-07-25 09:00 |
| #2 This message sponsored by Perpetual Whiny Muslim Victims for Democrats... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2006-07-25 08:34 |
| #1 So I guess he'll be writing a similar screed about how inappropriate the comments are of the president if Iran, Ahmadinijad. |
| Posted by: PlanetDan 2006-07-25 08:26 |