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In reply to the discussion: What frustrates me about this Texas shooting. [View all]AlbertCat
(17,505 posts)55. You're literally comparing Muslims to animals here who instinctively lash out at anyone who insults
You are literally assuming she thinks all Muslims are the same. Is that what you think? There is no difference between the Muslims who came and shot at people and Muslims who could care less what idiots like Geller do or say?
Wow!
Do you think all Christians are the same?
Do you think all Atheists are the same?
Since you are defending Muslims, should I assume you think those who flew planes into the World Trade Center had a right to do so?
(of course I don't think you think that..... because I'm not letting religions and their undeserved reverence and privilege skew my comprehension)
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So it's okay to kill those who are angry at mocking their prophet, but only if they're Muslim. Right
AlbertCat
May 2015
#53
I think that part of the outrage is that this particular event seems to have basically been a trap
enki23
May 2015
#8
First of all, you used the word "like" so, specifically, it's a simile. That English lesson is free.
Goblinmonger
May 2015
#25
You're literally comparing Muslims to animals here who instinctively lash out at anyone who insults
AlbertCat
May 2015
#55
And if somebody smacks me in the face every time I speak my mind on politics,
Binkie The Clown
May 2015
#15
No, you said it. You don't WANT it to be said that way, but that's what you said.
AtheistCrusader
May 2015
#23
Would you ask Dr. King and John Lewis if provoking a known and expected violent response
muriel_volestrangler
May 2015
#38
So, since the bear analogy flopped... instead... Muslims are.. stupid? Ok.
AtheistCrusader
May 2015
#22
so basically muslims can't control themselves so we have to specially careful around them
Warren Stupidity
May 2015
#39
"a trap intended to accomplish exactly this"? What's your evidence for that?
muriel_volestrangler
May 2015
#37
there is no evidence for that, it is the current bullshit talking point to justify victim blaming.
Warren Stupidity
May 2015
#40
Just to inject some facts: Geller is Jewish, Wilders is not religious
muriel_volestrangler
May 2015
#46
just so I understand: you would approve of Geller being shot. Is that right?
Warren Stupidity
May 2015
#50
I have rarely seen someone argue so ineffectively in the A&A group as you are doing now
muriel_volestrangler
May 2015
#49
My problem is your insults of anyone who doesn't jump to conclusions with you
muriel_volestrangler
May 2015
#62
Once again we have the sad spectacle of people on the left apologizing for
Warren Stupidity
May 2015
#52