I bet I am the biggest racist and bigot here

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

"On the evening of September 11, 2012, Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, in Libya, killingU.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer.^[6] Stevens was the first U.S. Ambassador killed on duty since 1979.^[7]"

^{Seems to me like muslims/islamists were responsible. So no, it's not bigotry. It's fact.}

^{I believe} Ahmed Abu Khattala is a muslim, right? Seems to be...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/26/world/africa/questions-raised-over-trial-for-ahmed-abu-khattala-in-benghazi-case.html

I reckon we'll find out more as time goes on.

Seriously, don't try and defend it. It's not worth it and you aren't clever enough to pull it off.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Google Konishki. That's my real name!

What's a boo?

Ain't gonna do it. I have been trying to teach you how to post proper, enticing factoids here. Giving in to your "text generation" excuse won't assist in the education process.

A "boo" is your baby, loved one, sweet nuffin'.

Or it can be a ghost, depending on how much belief you have in them.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Boo!

Go on . You'll love my pics. I have worked damn hard to become a famous sumo wrestler!

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

big·ot

noun \ˈbi-gət\

: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person; especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group)

And as such, being a bigot is not always a bad thing, though today's society wants to make it seem so. Only narrow-minded people scream BIGOT and try to stir up loathing for folks who are.

If I "unfairly" dislike someone, that is an example of bad bigotry.

If I dislike islamist mlitants because they indiscriminately kill innocent people, I don't see ANYTHING wrong with that. I also don't like the KKK, for the record. OMG, I am a bigot! Now I hate me...

[Jacque67 7,328]

Me in the good ole days

Konishiki 11 - YouTube

► 3:13► 3:13

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OOt1GZLSPI

Sep 23, 2006 - Uploaded by hansi67

The former Sumo Superstar. 284 Kilos/620pound at his heaviest...

This was a better match

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

I picked up a guy like that once. Well, we tried. He wouldn't fit in my helicopter...

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

big·ot

noun \ˈbi-gət\

: a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person; especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group)

And as such, being a bigot is not always a bad thing, though today's society wants to make it seem so. Only narrow-minded people scream BIGOT and try to stir up loathing for folks who are.

If I "unfairly" dislike someone, that is an example of bad bigotry.

If I dislike islamist mlitants because they indiscriminately kill innocent people, I don't see ANYTHING wrong with that. I also don't like the KKK, for the record. OMG, I am a bigot! Now I hate me...

I fail to see how tarring all muslims with the brush of extremism and collective responsibility for it is a positive thing. But presumably you can explain why it should be.

Oh right, you did. Being bigoted against bigots is bigoted. That's effing brilliant. Not. Yes, I've heard it before - it's a crock of #######.

We don't need the dictionary definition, at least I don't.

And yes - bigotry is a bad thing, because it involves setting aside rational thought.

It does not come in 'good' categories.

Edited June 26, 2014 by Papa Lazarou

[Darnell 8,479]

Agree??

in all of VJ history? no, la.

[Jacque67 7,328]

I picked up a guy like that once. Well, we tried. He wouldn't fit in my helicopter...

That was you?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

That was you?

Not sure what you mean, but my story really happened on the island of Oahu. He had to be transported by ground. IIRC, they had to get a moving truck to do it. NO WAY he would fit in an ambulance.

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

"On the evening of September 11, 2012, Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic mission at Benghazi, in Libya, killingU.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and Sean Smith, U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer.^[6] Stevens was the first U.S. Ambassador killed on duty since 1979.^[7]"

^{Seems to me like muslims/islamists were responsible. So no, it's not bigotry. It's fact.}

^{I believe} Ahmed Abu Khattala is a muslim, right? Seems to be...

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/26/world/africa/questions-raised-over-trial-for-ahmed-abu-khattala-in-benghazi-case.html

I reckon we'll find out more as time goes on.

The question is, why is the religion the forefront? When a shooting or crime goes down here, it's never that Christian or that Baptist? If I went and shot someone, would I be the Navy Sailor who killed someone or that Muslim? I'd wager the latter, even if it had nothing to do with it.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

The question is, why is the religion the forefront? When a shooting or crime goes down here, it's never that Christian or that Baptist? If I went and shot someone, would I be the Navy Sailor who killed someone or that Muslim? I'd wager the latter, even if it had nothing to do with it.

Going back to the example of the image I posted from the other thread. When people refer to muslims in a general context as being somehow responsible or complicit with terrorist acts - they are saying that they don't see any difference between muslim and muslim extremist.

Any other interpretation is simply poor reading comprehension.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

The question is, why is the religion the forefront? When a shooting or crime goes down here, it's never that Christian or that Baptist? If I went and shot someone, would I be the Navy Sailor who killed someone or that Muslim? I'd wager the latter, even if it had nothing to do with it.

IDK why religion is brought up. But it is. All the time, and not just islam. Christianity, catholicism, I've seen them used as well. Be honest and admit that when you hear catholic, you think about priests and altar boys.

NOPE... if you did it, it would be that "wack black guy from ESL."

(Note: They might throw in PTSD from a veteran for good measure)

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

IDK why religion is brought up. But it is. All the time, and not just islam. Christianity, catholicism, I've seen them used as well. Be honest and admit that when you hear catholic, you think about priests and altar boys.

STL

NOPE... if you did it, it would be that "wack black guy from ESL."

(Note: They might throw in PTSD from a veteran for good measure)

If you're going to insult me, do it properly. I'm from the other side of the river, 314 not 618. But knowing my luck it will go down just like that.

The latest mass shooters, I have no clue what they're religion is. They never talk about it. The only person who had his religion mentioned was James Holmes. And that's he converted in prison. Guess what he converted to?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

If you're going to insult me, do it properly. I'm from the other side of the river, 314 not 618. But knowing my luck it will go down just like that.

The latest mass shooters, I have no clue what they're religion is. They never talk about it. The only person who had his religion mentioned was James Holmes. And that's he converted in prison. Guess what he converted to?

Having driven thru ESL a couple times (yyes, I had a loaded .45 on the passenger seat), I would never insult someone from that area!!

I'm gonna guess... islam?

Reckon what the Waco Wackos were?