Now my favorite: US Airways

jubilance1922 · #1 12-06-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

If I saw a group of people praying to Allah and then supporting Saddam "Insane" then I wouldn't need to profile, it's a given that they hate this country, and everything about it. That means they hate me too.

As far as getting pulled over by the cops, I never do, so I wouldn't know what that's like.

That's cute, but you didn't address either of my first two points...so I'll post them again to you

That's great, but the thing is, you could get on the plane with people who think that all the time and you would never know.

Someone's religion is not an indication of how they feel about Saddam or this country.

Or is that difficult for you to understand.

And it seems a stretch to say that if someone is pro-Saddam then they are anti-US, considering that we now know that Saddam was not behind 9/11 and considering that Saddam was our best buddy in the 80's.

shinerbock · #2 12-06-2006, 02:07 PM

Osama was pretty cozy with the US back in the day as well. Obviously doesn't mean his supporters are fans of America.

laylo · #3 12-06-2006, 02:19 PM

I would just like to make the general point that "Muslim" and "Arab" should not be used interchangeably, particualrly in terms of Americans. Most Arab Americans are Christian, most Muslim Americans are not Arabs. Carry on.

_Opi_ · #4 12-06-2006, 02:39 PM

whether y'all like it or not, anyone who wants to fly will have a file with their risk assesment. This is a new policy for airports (I've read it on cnn.com about a week ago..I'll try to find an article on this). Apparantly, they will keep a record on you, and you are not allowed to see this "record" and challenge it if it contains any inaccuracies.

http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_210...=1&oref=slogin

So basically, everyone will be profiled.

I find it ridiculous when people make comments like "they hate us and our freedoms" or better yet, "they hate america, and that means they hate me". Pick up a book, learn something, and then make an intelligent argument.

shinerbock · #5 12-06-2006, 03:59 PM

Terrorists aren't fond of America or Americans. I've picked up books, and read them. I suppose this is the time when you start justifying their violence. I'll wait and see how your argument develops.

_Opi_ · #6 12-06-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shinerbock

I suppose this is the time when you start justifying their violence. I'll wait and see how your argument develops.

I don't have any arguments. And when did I ever justify terrorist violence? What exactly are you getting at here?

shinerbock · #7 12-06-2006, 06:52 PM

I probably jumped the gun. It happens, sorry. Sometimes I read through a thread and am so pissed at the end that I jump all over the last person who posted something that rubs me the wrong way.
-At the time, I was expecting an argument of "they don't just hate our freedom, look at how we treat them, thats why they hate us..." or something along those lines.

PrettyBoy · #8 12-07-2006, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by _Opi_

whether y'all like it or not, anyone who wants to fly will have a file with their risk assesment. This is a new policy for airports (I've read it on cnn.com about a week ago..I'll try to find an article on this). Apparantly, they will keep a record on you, and you are not allowed to see this "record" and challenge it if it contains any inaccuracies.

http://www.nytimes.com/cnet/CNET_210...=1&oref=slogin

So basically, everyone will be profiled.

I find it ridiculous when people make comments like "they hate us and our freedoms" or better yet, "they hate america, and that means they hate me". Pick up a book, learn something, and then make an intelligent argument.

I don't have any interest in learning about their culture. This is the United States of America and they should pick up a book and learn some American History.

PrettyBoy · #9 12-07-2006, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jubilance1922

That's cute, but you didn't address either of my first two points...so I'll post them again to you

That's great, but the thing is, you could get on the plane with people who think that all the time and you would never know.

Someone's religion is not an indication of how they feel about Saddam or this country.

Or is that difficult for you to understand.

And it seems a stretch to say that if someone is pro-Saddam then they are anti-US, considering that we now know that Saddam was not behind 9/11 and considering that Saddam was our best buddy in the 80's.

And it's obvious you missed my point, so I'll say it again. I said that if I saw a group of people praying to allah and supporting Saddam, I wouldn't get on the plane. As far as people thinking about it, no, I don't know what's on their mind, but if my eyes can see it, then that's when I can make a choice. I don't think it's a stretch for me to think if someone is pro-saddam that they hate this country. If they like him they don't like this country. That's like saying that not everyone that supports the KKK dislikes black people. I'm not concerned with what happend in the 80's I'm talking about right now. I follow Christ, and if someone wants to follow allah, or some other being that they believe is the creator, then so be it. Also, I never said that someones religion is an indication of how someone feels about this country. The bottom line is you're having a difficult time understanding that I don't agree with you, so lets just agree to disagree.

_Opi_ · #10 12-07-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

people praying to allah

You've said this like 3 times already. If I was in an airplane, you'll see me "praying" to Allah. You probably would be the first to report me. LOL. Maybe not, cus I'd hardly doubt you recognize me as a muslim.

FYI, Allah is the the Arabic word for God. Same God as the Jews and the Christians. It's all about that Abrahamaic lineage love, baby.

jubilance1922 · #11 12-07-2006, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by _Opi_

You've said this like 3 times already. If I was in an airplane, you'll see me "praying" to Allah. You probably would be the first to report me. LOL. Maybe not, cus I'd hardly doubt you recognize me as a muslim.

FYI, Allah is the the Arabic word for God. Same God as the Jews and the Christians. It's all about that Abrahamaic lineage love, baby.

Don't waste your time typing. I get the feeling that he's one of those folks who blocks out any word that isn't "Jesus".

_Opi_ · #12 12-07-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jubilance1922

Don't waste your time typing. I get the feeling that he's one of those folks who blocks out any word that isn't "Jesus".

Gotcha

PrettyBoy · #13 12-09-2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jubilance1922

Don't waste your time typing. I get the feeling that he's one of those folks who blocks out any word that isn't "Jesus".

Finally, we can agree on something.

PrettyBoy · #14 12-09-2006, 02:46 AM

Also someone show me where I said all Iraqis hate this country and support Saddam. Show me where I said that all Muslims hate this country. You can't because I never posted that. Re-read my post, if you think differently.

KSig RC · #15 12-09-2006, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

Also someone show me where I said all Iraqis hate this country and support Saddam. Show me where I said that all Muslims hate this country. You can't because I never posted that. Re-read my post, if you think differently.

Guy, you might be mentally retarded.