news.yahoo.com — he U.S. government has rejected a prominent Muslim scholar's application to enter the country on the grounds that he donated several hundred dollars to French and Swiss groups that provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians, a civil rights group announced Monday.
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Closed AccountSep 26, 2006
The Bush administration seem to be eager to have as much negative publicity as they can. I am amazed by everything I hear. Has there ever been a less popular president? Are there still people who have trust in his integrity?Oh, does anybody have a list of all these mistakes / lies / errors made by George W.M.D. Bush?
Closed AccountSep 26, 2006
Because, the way the Liberals see it, an enemy of their enemy is their friend. So while this Muslim is actually our enemy and anti-American, the Liberals see him as a buddy because he hates Bush and America.No matter how bad or nasty the person is, if they hate Bush, he is golden in the eyes of liberals.Liberals = Anti-American
jjmaxxSep 26, 2006
"After all he isn't some nutjob terrorist, he's the leader of a country."The only difference between Ahmadinejad and a 'nutcase terrorist' is the title. If he wasn't rich and wasn't president, he'd be first in line to be strapped with explosives. Besides, as a single terrorist he could probably kill a dozen to, if he was lucky, a hundred people. As a leader with nuclear capabilities, he could kill millions without leaving his palace.Which is worse?
rhawk301Sep 26, 2006
@MyHappyClamWhat exactly are "un-American" views?1. Do you feel anxious when people criticize or dissent against the United States? Because it is actually the duty of American citizens to make sure its government keeps on track.2. Do you feel that free speech, and expression should be limited? Perhaps into free-speech zones, or in private? Being American is to fight to the death in protecting someones freedom of speech which you are violently opposed to.Read the rest here:<a class="user" href="http://rhawk301.blogspot.com/2006/08/americans-and-anti-americans.html">http://rhawk301.blogspot.com/2006/08/americans-and-anti-americans.html</a>As a country we need to be vigilant and stop this mamby-pamby attitude. We need to take the hard line and tell our government they need to get their act together, or they are through. By invoking the right of revolution, we can vote all these people out and vote in new people. Use our right, and declare term limits on all incumbents.
moonpigSep 26, 2006
'I think it could possibly be a perception on your part based on what you're seeing on television and reading in the papers. Last time I was in the UK, the friends I spoke with had a very warped (I thought) view of the US. We aren't insulated, I assure you. Please visit and stay for awhile and you'll see.'Having lived in the states for eight years I can assure you that you are insulated. Perhaps you thought your UK friends views warped because you hadn't heard an unbiased perspective before. Try living in another country for a while, absorbing their media and their perspectives. You'll find it interesting how different it is from the American world view.
gimpbullySep 26, 2006
maybe I'm missing where my assertion that you're opinions and anecdotes lead to an inaccurate headline. Just saying something is inaccurate doesn't mean it is... Maybe I'm missing something...
eclaironsSep 26, 2006
The most unfortunate part of this is that Tariq Ramadan could be one of our greatest allies. He is a strong supporter of Muslims living in the West integrating into society rather than segregating themselves. He has spent a great deal of time attempting to explain to Muslims why they shouldn't reject Western values just because they reject Western leaders. He has also expressed disagreement with the US, but then, it seems so do most diggers. :-). You can read more on him at <a class="user" href="http://www.time.com/time/innovators/spirituality/profile_ramadan.html">http://www.time.com/time/innovators/spirituality/profile_ramadan.html</a>although that's just the tip of the iceberg. Besides, this is America, we can accept some dissenting views without it ruining society, right? We're supposed to be good enough that it doesn't matter if someone disagrees. Fear of listening to the other side seems to me that you're afraid they might just show you how wrong you are.oh. and @ antitorgo.Ahmadinejad speaks Farsi, not Arabic. Iranians are Persian, not Arab.
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PROPAGANDA
zomboSep 26, 2006
An interview with the man in question....<a class="user" href="http://www.prospect-magazine.co.uk/article_details.php?id=7571">http://www.prospect-magazine.co.uk/article_details.php?id=7571</a>Heres a quote from his website:"On September 21, 2006, after two years of waiting, an explanation at last arrived. The letter I received from the American embassy, though it refuses my visa application, puts an end to the rumours and baseless allegations that have circulated since my original visa was revoked. After two years of investigation, the State Department cites no evidence of “suspicious relationships”, of meetings with terrorists, of encouraging or advocating terrorism, or of so-called “doublespeak”. Instead, the State Department cites my having donated about 600 Euros to two humanitarian organizations (in fact a French organisation and its Swiss chapter) serving the Palestinian people. I should note that this was not something that the State Department’s investigation revealed. To the contrary, as the State Department acknowledges, it was I myself who brought these donations to the State Department’s attention. The U.S. government apparently believes that the organizations to which I gave small amounts of money have in turn given money to Hamas. But the organizations to which I donated are not deemed suspect in Europe, where I live. I donated to these organizations for the same reason that countless Europeans - and Americans, for that matter - donate to Palestinian causes: not to provide funding for terrorism, but because I wanted to provide humanitarian aid to people who are desperately in need of it. "He seems like a perfectly reasonable man, but you can never be sure how much is "Taqiya" can you?
Closed AccountSep 26, 2006
Idiots. Let them all in. I'm sure it will be President Bush's fault when the left gets what they want. Idiots.
dcmacheadSep 27, 2006
About time. We've already tried the conciliatory approach to dealing with Muslims and evidently it doesn't work. Until they can learn to get along with others, keep them the f**k out of our country.
warySep 27, 2006
Good points....the ACLU must have too much free time on their hands. This "scholar" is not an American citizen or even in the US. WTF is the ACLU getting involved for? Anything for attention I guess.
Closed AccountSep 27, 2006
I can only say what I see. I am not a U.S. citizen. I am a european. I promise you: nobody here likes what the U.S. have become since GWB. I don't want to go into a long list of things, but the neverfound wmd's, oilwars, torture, hidden prisons, pressbribes and the outrageous censorship of people opposing the war 5 years ago are probably some of the many reasons why Bush is starting to lose much more than the love of the muslim world. There is no intellectual person here in Holland who thinks Bush is good for this world.I am therefore very interested in the political atmosphere IN the U.S. How strong is the cry for impeachment? Noone here would mourn over it...