Posted 2009-11-24 17:03:04:

"they" being Islamic extremists

Turkey is democratic, secular, and Islamic; Egypt is decent and even gets along with Israel. So, I know the two cultures, Islamic and The West, are compatible. I say this so you don't think I'm an Islamo-phobe. Now, to the point, Why are so many other Muslims going ballistic?

From an article in the Wall Street Journal, November 23, 2009. "Major Hasan and the Holy War", by Reuel Marc Gerecht.

I'll quote an entire paragraph from the latter half, bit by bit:

"This "globalization" has not always been appreciated on the Muslim side."

(Is this referring to imperialism? Looting and pillaging and rape and plunder? No, let's read on . .)

"Britain's imperialistic doggedness against the slave trade was deeply resented by Muslims who, like American Southerners, saw slavery, as sacred."

(Hmm. Like Pro-slavery Christians here, I bet they found scripture in their book which condoned slavery. Next sentence . .)

"Devout Muslims often go ballistic when Westerners and secular Muslims push har... (read and comment)

Posted 2009-11-23 13:15:26:

breaks in the dyke

WFPL, or K, just said that at 6pm today (Monday Nov. 23) WAVE will talk about Charter Schools and the educators opposed.

Many involved with separation of church and state see charter schools as schemes by the religious Right to weaken public education, and pave the way for a replacement system where tax dollars flow to their religious schools.

Anyway. Thought I'd mention it.... (read and comment)

Posted 2009-10-14 16:16:07:

Great NPR segment.

"On Point", an afternoon show on National Public Radio, interviewed the author of a book about how inequality in America might lead to radical change.

"Will inequality lead to revolution?" asks this Harvard professor.

http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/10/will-inequality-lead-to-revolution

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Posted 2009-10-14 16:12:18:

separation of church & state

AU is meeting at Carly Rae's @ 12 noon, Thursday, Oct 15. If ordering (optional) arrive @ 11:30. Help us organize against the Religious Right and all its infringements upon our lives, government, and wallets.... (read and comment)

Posted 2009-09-22 15:47:34:

Americans United meeting around the corner!

The local chapter of "Americans United for Separation of Church and State" meets at Carly Rae's, every third thursday of each month. All are welcome (and you aren't obligated to order). Come join us between 11:30 am and 1 pm for info and discussion about countering the religious Right! http://www.au.org/... (read and comment)