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In reply to the discussion: What frustrates me about this Texas shooting. [View all]wingzeroday
(189 posts)12. Crazy
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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