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Founder of US TV station to portray Muslims in a positive light fails spectacularly!
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The founder of an upstate New York TV station aimed at countering Muslim stereotypes has been arrested on suspicion of killing his wife, who was beheaded, authorities said
Jesus Christ! You couldn't make shit like that up!
This is the kind of thing that should be opposed, not a blanket criticism of Islam in general. I suppose when general and unfair criticisms of a culture are made, things like this can get missed as people ignore those criticisms (what, you didn't think I was actually gonna start a thread criticising Islam in general did you?!)
Obviously, that is IF this is an honour killing (altho the detached head would suggest so)
Feb-18-2009 12:41
hasbone
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that's the definition of ironic
Feb-18-2009 14:10
Q5echo
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Location: Dallas
Re: Founder of US TV station to portray Muslims in a positive light fails spectacularly!
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Originally posted by George Smiley
Jesus Christ! You couldn't make shit like that up!
This is the kind of thing that should be opposed, not a blanket criticism of Islam in general.
im on your side George but look at this picture and tell me how people could not see this as a problem with Islam in general
Feb-18-2009 14:16
LazFX
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dude that sucks.....
poor woman
Feb-18-2009 14:20
BARS-N-STARS
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Geee I wonder where he got the idea of cutting her head off from?...... Maybe he will get another CAIR award for his actions.
Feb-18-2009 14:48
George Smiley
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Originally posted by BARS-N-STARS
Geee I wonder where he got the idea of cutting her head off from?
From a fucked up religious belief? Did I get it right!?
Feb-18-2009 15:01
colonelcrisp
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Originally posted by BARS-N-STARS
Geee I wonder where he got the idea of cutting her head off from?......
Greyhound....
sorry lulz
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Feb-18-2009 15:05
BARS-N-STARS
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Originally posted by colonelcrisp
Greyhound....
sorry lulz
That made my day.
Feb-18-2009 15:14
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Re: Founder of US TV station to portray Muslims in a positive light fails spectacularly!
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Originally posted by George Smiley
Jesus Christ! You couldn't make shit like that up!
This is the kind of thing that should be opposed, not a blanket criticism of Islam in general. I suppose when general and unfair criticisms of a culture are made, things like this can get missed as people ignore those criticisms (what, you didn't think I was actually gonna start a thread criticising Islam in general did you?!)
Obviously, that is IF this is an honour killing (altho the detached head would suggest so)
No muslims in my neighborhood please.
Feb-18-2009 16:57
josh4
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Re: Founder of US TV station to portray Muslims in a positive light fails spectacularly!
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Originally posted by George Smiley
Jesus Christ! You couldn't make shit like that up!
This is the kind of thing that should be opposed, not a blanket criticism of Islam in general. I suppose when general and unfair criticisms of a culture are made, things like this can get missed as people ignore those criticisms (what, you didn't think I was actually gonna start a thread criticising Islam in general did you?!)
Obviously, that is IF this is an honour killing (altho the detached head would suggest so)
Criticism against Islam in general notwithstanding, where would a respectable couple like that be conditioned to believe this is acceptable behavior?
What would make a seemingly normal domesticated man think the only course of action is to behead his wife? Did he learn these beliefs in temple? Was he raised with them?
The public is going to have questions and the frustration usually comes from a lack of voluntary explanation to outsiders of Islam.
Feb-18-2009 20:29
Magnetonium
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Originally posted by colonelcrisp
Greyhound....
sorry lulz
Topic-wise, that TV station just got its ass kicked, literally. So much for that positive campaign ... they might as well shut down now, because everything that the station stood for and broadcasted has been shattered.
By the founder of the station itself! In a truly despicable way. Cant get any worse than that!
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Feb-18-2009 21:07
George Smiley
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Re: Re: Founder of US TV station to portray Muslims in a positive light fails spectacularly!
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Originally posted by josh4
Criticism against Islam in general notwithstanding, where would a respectable couple like that be conditioned to believe this is acceptable behavior?
What would make a seemingly normal domesticated man think the only course of action is to behead his wife? Did he learn these beliefs in temple? Was he raised with them?
The public is going to have questions and the frustration usually comes from a lack of voluntary explanation to outsiders of Islam.
Damn good question
I can't offer you a complete answer because I just don't know
Obviously, his Islamic beliefs DO come into it and is the major factor here. Why did this person take it to a whole new level while other Muslims don't - I have no idea!