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BoomerD

No Lifer
Feb 26, 2006
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I was raised to hate communists..."Better Dead than Red," and "Kill a Commie for your Mommie" were something of a rally cry 40 years ago.

Still, I think I could deal with the godless Commies better than I could the Muslims. (for whom I hold even more dislike)

In either scenario, I'd probably end up deaded pretty quick. Whether it was from creating "unrest" in Communist China...or for my "unbeliever" ways in the Muslim country. Hell, knowing that going in, I'd probably just have to take out as many as I could before the fuckers got me...
 

Chaotic42

Lifer
Jun 15, 2001
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Originally posted by: irishScott
Originally posted by: MrMatt
i voted communist china. Still more freedom than in the muslim world.

Yeah, I've got to agree. I think there would be more room for change in the Communist China world than in the Extremist Muslim world. Plus instead of being banned, bacon wrapped crab would be a law. Nothing wrong with that. :thumbsup:
 

TheChort

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May 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

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you should have been one of the passengers on the plane
 

Riceninja

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May 21, 2008
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take a look at how theyve developed so far: middle east vs china.

its an easy vote
 

CKent

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Aug 17, 2005
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Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

/thread

you should have been one of the passengers on the plane

Another mature, intelligent and well-thought out response from a muslim or muslim sympathizer. The religion certainly doesn't attract any violent knee-jerk types ;)
 

TheChort

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May 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

/thread

you should have been one of the passengers on the plane

Another mature, intelligent and well-thought out response from a muslim or muslim sympathizer. The religion certainly doesn't attract any violent knee-jerk types ;)

I'm sure there's another bombing happening soon. I'll keep you posted so you can be in the vicinity.
 

destrekor

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Nov 18, 2005
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Originally posted by: loki8481
China's not a bastion of gay rights, but I wouldn't be stoned to death for having buttsex there.

.....

was that.... really.... necessary? that... level of detail?
 

destrekor

Lifer
Nov 18, 2005
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Originally posted by: BoomerD
I was raised to hate communists..."Better Dead than Red," and "Kill a Commie for your Mommie" were something of a rally cry 40 years ago.

Still, I think I could deal with the godless Commies better than I could the Muslims. (for whom I hold even more dislike)

In either scenario, I'd probably end up deaded pretty quick. Whether it was from creating "unrest" in Communist China...or for my "unbeliever" ways in the Muslim country. Hell, knowing that going in, I'd probably just have to take out as many as I could before the fuckers got me...

Us two would have to band together and hope to take out a large number before they got us. We'd be hunted in either land. I for one don't know how to shut up, and am rather unholy. :D
 

CKent

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Aug 17, 2005
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Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

/thread

you should have been one of the passengers on the plane

Another mature, intelligent and well-thought out response from a muslim or muslim sympathizer. The religion certainly doesn't attract any violent knee-jerk types ;)

I'm sure there's another bombing happening soon. I'll keep you posted so you can be in the vicinity.

You seem to have some inside knowledge, should I be contacting the FBI? Too bad they stopped torturing people like you :(
 

FreshCrabLegs

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Dec 31, 2003
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Voted Pinko Commie.

In communist China, at least I could still have a BLT and a beer, if I'd like.

Or baby back ribs and two beers.

...etc
 

Cheeseplug

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Dec 16, 2008
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Most of the people who replied to this thread have no idea what Islam is at all. Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are not representative of Islam at all. They miss the point entirely. Hell, only 20% of muslims are arab.

Of the 1.4 billion (and growing) Muslims in the world, a tiny minority are the crazy fundamentalist types.
 

Ichigo

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Sep 1, 2005
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Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

/thread

you should have been one of the passengers on the plane

Another mature, intelligent and well-thought out response from a muslim or muslim sympathizer. The religion certainly doesn't attract any violent knee-jerk types ;)

I'm sure there's another bombing happening soon. I'll keep you posted so you can be in the vicinity.

You seem to have some inside knowledge, should I be contacting the FBI? Too bad they stopped torturing people like you :(

You both need to stop.
 

CKent

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Aug 17, 2005
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Originally posted by: Cheeseplug
Most of the people who replied to this thread have no idea what Islam is at all. Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are not representative of Islam at all. They miss the point entirely. Hell, only 20% of muslims are arab.

Of the 1.4 billion (and growing) Muslims in the world, a tiny minority are the crazy fundamentalist types.
While still moderate, muslims as a whole are a little more off-center than members of any other large religion. 5x daily prayer, the burqa, sharia, strict segregation of genders in all areas of life and, in some countries, disallowing women to work or drive are all pretty 'out there'.

Because their foundation is less centered, muslim extremists are more extreme than other faith's extremists, and only muslims band together as groups to commit atrocities like 9/11, 7/7, Madrid, the USS Cole bombing... not to mention the whole suicide bombing subculture in the middle east with recruiting officers, trainers, explosives suppliers, etc.

It's not just the arab muslims who are nuts, take a look at Indonesia and Malaysia... in either country you can be executed for non-violent drug offenses. Things are a little saner there because of their physical distance from israel, but death for non-violent crime is crazy.

A reading of the Quran explains it all quite nicely. The book repeatedly calls for expansion of the religion (which is happening at an alarming rate, especially in Europe) and the murder of non-muslims. While all major religious texts are archaic, constradictory and violent, the Quran makes them all look tame, and this is made evident by the actions of its followers.

Originally posted by: Ichigo
You both need to stop.
I asked and was told by two mods that this is perfectly fine.
 

Imdmn04

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Jan 28, 2002
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In some aspects, China is more capitalist than the U.S. China is not really communist at all, totalitarian sure, but the economic system is pretty market-oriented nowadays.

I saw more Porsche Canyennes in Shanghai than I have ever seen in the United States.

Another example, albeit a bad example of capitalism, is that if you have life threatening cancer, the surgeon don't touch their knives until the money is in the Hospital's hands in China.
 

TheChort

Diamond Member
May 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: Cheeseplug
Most of the people who replied to this thread have no idea what Islam is at all. Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are not representative of Islam at all. They miss the point entirely. Hell, only 20% of muslims are arab.

Of the 1.4 billion (and growing) Muslims in the world, a tiny minority are the crazy fundamentalist types.
While still moderate, muslims as a whole are a little more off-center than members of any other large religion. 5x daily prayer, the burqa, sharia, strict segregation of genders in all areas of life and, in some countries, disallowing women to work or drive are all pretty 'out there'.

Because their foundation is less centered, muslim extremists are more extreme than other faith's extremists, and only muslims band together as groups to commit atrocities like 9/11, 7/7, Madrid, the USS Cole bombing... not to mention the whole suicide bombing subculture in the middle east with recruiting officers, trainers, explosives suppliers, etc.

It's not just the arab muslims who are nuts, take a look at Indonesia and Malaysia... in either country you can be executed for non-violent drug offenses. Things are a little saner there because of their physical distance from israel, but death for non-violent crime is crazy.

A reading of the Quran explains it all quite nicely. The book repeatedly calls for expansion of the religion (which is happening at an alarming rate, especially in Europe) and the murder of non-muslims. While all major religious texts are archaic, constradictory and violent, the Quran makes them all look tame, and this is made evident by the actions of its followers.

If that's what you go in looking for, I have no doubt that you'll find it.
 

TheChort

Diamond Member
May 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: Ichigo
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

/thread

you should have been one of the passengers on the plane

Another mature, intelligent and well-thought out response from a muslim or muslim sympathizer. The religion certainly doesn't attract any violent knee-jerk types ;)

I'm sure there's another bombing happening soon. I'll keep you posted so you can be in the vicinity.

You seem to have some inside knowledge, should I be contacting the FBI? Too bad they stopped torturing people like you :(

You both need to stop.

I disagree.
 

Cheeseplug

Senior member
Dec 16, 2008
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Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: Cheeseplug
Most of the people who replied to this thread have no idea what Islam is at all. Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are not representative of Islam at all. They miss the point entirely. Hell, only 20% of muslims are arab.

Of the 1.4 billion (and growing) Muslims in the world, a tiny minority are the crazy fundamentalist types.
While still moderate, muslims as a whole are a little more off-center than members of any other large religion. 5x daily prayer, the burqa, sharia, strict segregation of genders in all areas of life and, in some countries, disallowing women to work or drive are all pretty 'out there'.

Because their foundation is less centered, muslim extremists are more extreme than other faith's extremists, and only muslims band together as groups to commit atrocities like 9/11, 7/7, Madrid, the USS Cole bombing... not to mention the whole suicide bombing subculture in the middle east with recruiting officers, trainers, explosives suppliers, etc.

It's not just the arab muslims who are nuts, take a look at Indonesia and Malaysia... in either country you can be executed for non-violent drug offenses. Things are a little saner there because of their physical distance from israel, but death for non-violent crime is crazy.

A reading of the Quran explains it all quite nicely. The book repeatedly calls for expansion of the religion (which is happening at an alarming rate, especially in Europe) and the murder of non-muslims. While all major religious texts are archaic, constradictory and violent, the Quran makes them all look tame, and this is made evident by the actions of its followers.

The very foundation of Islam is the same as that of Judaism and Christianity - There being only one single loving god and an innate goodness of people. To make claims about how Islam is fundamentally violent and crazy is ignorant.

The ones who want Sharia law, and the subjugation of women are the extremists. In fact, the Islamic interpretation of Genesis has both adam and eve eating the apple on their own. Not blaming eve for everything. Also there isn't original sin, which is a perk.

And muslim extremists aren't the only ones commiting horrifying atrocities.

Look at the KKK in america. Terrorists.

Or the Lords Resistance Army, who have been committing absolutely horrifying acts of barbarism in Uganda and recently DRC killing entire villages, raping, pillaging, forcing children into their ranks and into sex slavery. All because their leader thinks he is channeling the holy spirit.

Or the National Liberation Front of Tripura, a seperatist group in India who rapes, pillages and forces conversion to Christianity at gunpoint.

Wouldn't it be disingenuous to represent those groups as Christianity? Then why is okay to represent extremists and terrorists as Islam? Just because the public doesn't care about Africa or India doesn't make Christian terrorists any less evil.

Have you ever read the Qu'ran? Because it doesn't seem like it. The Bible is more violent than the Qu'ran is. The Bible also talks about expanding the religion, where is the outrage over that?
 

BoomerD

No Lifer
Feb 26, 2006
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Originally posted by: destrekor
Originally posted by: BoomerD
I was raised to hate communists..."Better Dead than Red," and "Kill a Commie for your Mommie" were something of a rally cry 40 years ago.

Still, I think I could deal with the godless Commies better than I could the Muslims. (for whom I hold even more dislike)

In either scenario, I'd probably end up deaded pretty quick. Whether it was from creating "unrest" in Communist China...or for my "unbeliever" ways in the Muslim country. Hell, knowing that going in, I'd probably just have to take out as many as I could before the fuckers got me...

Us two would have to band together and hope to take out a large number before they got us. We'd be hunted in either land. I for one don't know how to shut up, and am rather unholy. :D

U-rah!

I'd be happy to add to my list...:D
 

zinfamous

No Lifer
Jul 12, 2006
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Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
That would be a tough one. I'd probably pick the communism one as even though the government sucks, at least I don't have to suicide bomb to go to heaven only to end up in Hell. :p I really feel sorry for all those brain washed kids out there who think they are doing something good.

:roll:

http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad...e_center_1160603_1.JPG

/thread

/yourself.


stat.
 

zinfamous

No Lifer
Jul 12, 2006
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Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Namecalling wins internet arguments :thumbsup:
yet you fail at life.

*golf clap.
The irony, it burns! :laugh:

I shouldn't be so critical of you, illogically striking out in blind anger is the Muslim way, after all...

:confused:

and what exactly are you referring to? DO you, for some illogical reason, think that I'm muslim?
 

CKent

Diamond Member
Aug 17, 2005
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Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Namecalling wins internet arguments :thumbsup:
yet you fail at life.

*golf clap.
The irony, it burns! :laugh:

I shouldn't be so critical of you, illogically striking out in blind anger is the Muslim way, after all...

:confused:

and what exactly are you referring to? DO you, for some illogical reason, think that I'm muslim?

You quoted me saying "Namecalling wins internet arguments" for the purpose of callign me a name.

Muslim, muslim sympathizer, whatever... not much difference in the context of internet discussions on islam.
 

TheChort

Diamond Member
May 20, 2003
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Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Namecalling wins internet arguments :thumbsup:
yet you fail at life.

*golf clap.
The irony, it burns! :laugh:

I shouldn't be so critical of you, illogically striking out in blind anger is the Muslim way, after all...

:confused:

and what exactly are you referring to? DO you, for some illogical reason, think that I'm muslim?

You quoted me saying "Namecalling wins internet arguments" for the purpose of callign me a name.

Muslim, muslim sympathizer, whatever... not much difference in the context of internet discussions on islam.

I have no problems calling you names. I called your wife plenty of them last night.
 

irishScott

Lifer
Oct 10, 2006
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Originally posted by: TheChort
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: CKent
Namecalling wins internet arguments :thumbsup:
yet you fail at life.

*golf clap.
The irony, it burns! :laugh:

I shouldn't be so critical of you, illogically striking out in blind anger is the Muslim way, after all...

:confused:

and what exactly are you referring to? DO you, for some illogical reason, think that I'm muslim?

You quoted me saying "Namecalling wins internet arguments" for the purpose of callign me a name.

Muslim, muslim sympathizer, whatever... not much difference in the context of internet discussions on islam.

I have no problems calling you names. I called your wife plenty of them last night.

Why am I reminded of this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QyYaPWasos