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• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Dear The Chemist: That was most excellent! Made my night, frankly! I mean, I'm gonna say "minarets aren't missle silos" to like everyone I know. Not even about Muslims, or religion, or Minarets, or anything remotely related to the topic,...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  I think alot of violence is linked to the modern way of life, actually, at least violence of strong against the weak. Resentment between people who start to think of themselves as separate individuals from others in their community can...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Is that part of the legend of the Greek Orthodox Church? I didn't know that... But... I do know that the roots of the church as a unified body of political power go back to about 300 or so (if...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  I think that the world full of its diversity can work, absolutely. No need to force everyone into homogenity. How about empathy and less emphasis on people being forced into these very circumscribed identities?...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Thanks, because I didn't know all that. Sounds pretty rotten. :-( But, I think that, no, racism isn't always all that clear in the States, either. Lately, people like Glenn Beck are being looked upon favorable by the extreme racist...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Arikol - First of all, who is "THEY" and what is it that "THEY" know? Are you implying a plan to take over and undermine Europe/US by immigrating there and forcing every one to become Muslims? Really? And who is...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  That's a good point, anchisesdown, something that people seem to ignore when discussing immigrants to US/Europe... Also, ever notice when Americans (I won't speak about others, cause I don't know) live in a different country we are "ex-patriots" not "immigrants"?...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Hi Arikol- Actually, I agree that not being allowed to have these discussions are bad news, as I feel that getting the bad shit out in the open is quite useful, as it can be helpful in diffusing tensions (cause...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  I think my only problem with that is that even if liberalism is in theory "neutral" (an opinion I'm not necessarily on board with in the first place... but...), in practice it has rarely been so. Should we be concerned...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Race is likewise a contentious issue in the states regarding our own apartheid, and it was not that long ago here, either (in living memory). Despite racial discrimination being "banned" in public policy, there is much resentment from some whites...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  How do you know that there is no outrage amongst Muslims? Since many live in virtual dictatorships (do you have any clue how brutal these regimes can be?) that THE WEST props up, do you think that they all are...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Digilante- Saying that a policy is racist does not equate to saying that all white christians males are racist. No one here has said that. We're talking about processes and systems. And these are current processes, not ones that are...
• Commented on Neutrality takes no side but that of convenience
  Hi Digilante- With all due respect, your lack of historical perspective on this issue is a bit upsetting, especially with regards to your own country - it's not like the regime in South Africa was NOT the result of brutal...
• Commented on Spray Paint The Walls: The Story of Black Flag
  (putting on my punk historian hat) Hi Lesbianjesus and Otterson: I have to argue for the importance of BF, here, though I agree, they aren't the only important, but I think that the HC cohort is incredibly important over all,...
• Commented on Spray Paint The Walls: The Story of Black Flag
  Can't wait to read this... I can imagine a young Xeni, slamming away! John Napsterista, re: your comment about the underground... I think you make an interesting point. I've been thinking the same, but maybe "underground" just functions in a...
• Commented on Pratchett's "Unseen Academicals" - a gift to Discworld lovers and an argument for the importance of sport
  I've been wondering when a new book by him would be out (and worrying that one had not come out this fall...). This will be a nice break from history for the Thanksgiving holiday... Thanks for the review, Cory and...
• Commented on A Farewell and Edhi
  Thanks for guesting! It's been great!!! I think most of us have enjoyed it!...
• Commented on New journal about electronic dance culture
  So... why can't I have a peer reviewed journal for punk? Maybe I should look into how to get that off the ground? I wonder who I talk to about that? Changeist, I don't think that title would be far...
• Commented on Amanda Palmer on why she's not ashamed to ask her listeners for money
  Yay, AFP love!!! I'm so glad to see her getting much deserved attention. I second, third and fourth having her as a guest blogger, please, please, please. What an amazing artist! I was just talking about this today with another...
• Commented on Are Muslim Women Oppressed? Ask One
  Yeah, but Irene, I think that we also have to understand the point of view they are coming from as well. Ex- anythings often have an act to grind and they may spin things in a way that is not...
• Commented on Are Muslim Women Oppressed? Ask One
  @Irene Delse - Thank you on your mention of Jizya/Dhimmi status, etc! I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking about such things. I'm glad you brought up taxes on Jews in European countries, as well. I've generally been of...
• Commented on Are Muslim Women Oppressed? Ask One
  "I myself wear the headscarf and I do so because it's something I believe is mandated in my religion. No one is forcing me..." Sorry, but "BS" This "voluntary" "choice" to wear the Muslim muzzle will soon be "voluntary" for...
• Commented on Are Muslim Women Oppressed? Ask One
  First, some have been comparing the states, Europe, Australia, etc to oppressive regimes. Should we? If we feel these are such, what should we do, if we really love human rights (as a country, I mean) as much as we...
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  Arikol -I think the best counterargument to the believe that Europe is some how more "mature" than other places in regards to rights, is to look at what is REALLY going on in places like Kosova, where those who support...
• Commented on Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Burqini
  Arikol - I think you might be assuming that industrialization was always a good thing and that that progression is a natural process. Do you really think that the world we live in as Westerns is not riddled with very...
• Commented on Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Burqini
  Patricio- That is my point exactly, the hypocrisy of a policy which claims to be "spreading democratic principles" which in reality is spreading corporate imperialism. Hence, my claim that rhetoric that seeks to reinforce that view of Islam as backward...
• Commented on Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Burqini
  Patrico, I don't want to defend those regimes, but not all of them are our enemies, don't forget. I find, especially the Saudis reprehensible, as does some of my Muslim friends who have been there... but don't forget, we totally...
• Commented on Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Burqini
  Foetusnail - I agree about indoctrination, but frankly, the same can be said about our country, too, can it not? Are we not indoctrinated in some ways? We generally see ourselves (meaning the US) as being the bearers of freedom,...
• Commented on Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Burqini
  Patrico- True, they may have been passed by men, but not out of the kindness of their hearts. And how did they get in charge in the first place, isn't that a question to ask. Voting rights here and in...