Another day on Planet Dude.
Via Persephone, Secretary of State Clinton is doing her best to beat back radical islam’s attempt to muzzle free speech and personal liberty around the world.:
“Some claim that the best way to protect the freedom of religion is to implement so-called antidefamation policies that would restrict freedom of expression and the freedom of religion. I strongly disagree,” said Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton this week.
She went on to argue that the best antidote to religious intolerance is enforcement of antidiscrimination laws, government “outreach” to minority religious groups, and “the vigorous defense of both freedom of religion and expression.”
Interesting article. Do you think this is an attempt by the obama administration to negotiate with the islamic world by committee? To use the tools and forums of diplomacy and international relations to pressure islam into becoming a tamer, less radical form of government? If so, obama likely approves of Clinton’s message to the UN and wants her efforts to succeed. If not; if obama secretly IS the radical islamic apologist many fear/believe he is, then he will undermine Clinton’s effort to declaw the UN’s Islamic Council. It would be VERY interesting to hear obama answer his opinion of the OIC’s UN’s resolution banning “blasphemy” against islam. I wonder if anyone in the White House press pool will ask him.
Not holding my breath.
Speaking of working toward a kinder, gentler islam, via Uppity:
“Arizona police are looking for an Iraqi man who they allege ran down his daughter and her friend because he believed his daughter had become “too Westernized. Peoria, Arizona, police said Wednesday that Faleh Hassan Almaleki, 48, struck his 20-year-old daughter, Noor Faleh Almaleki, and her friend Amal Edan Khalaf with a vehicle he was driving in a parking lot Tuesday afternoon
Faleh Hassan Almaleki was angry with his daughter “as she had become too ‘Westernized’ and was not living according to [the family's] traditional Iraq[i] values,” Peoria police said in a statement released Wednesday.
Noor Faleh Almaleki is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to the statement. Khalaf, 43, received injuries that are not life-threatening but is still in the hospital, police said.”
And this morning, between bouts of clearing out the spam filter of TEEN BLOWJOB, HOT ASIAN SLUTS, and TITTY TORTURE PORN comments and emailing with a Bay Area Puma friend about the gang rape frenzy on the 15-year old girl in San Francisco, I got THIS in my inbox:
Car bomb in marketplace in Peshawar, Pakistan, kills at least 90 people, most of them women, government official says.
“The attack is the deadliest ever carried out in Peshawar, the capital of North West Frontier Province. It coincides with a visit to Pakistan by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.”
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murphy 10.28.09 at 11:42 am
of the hundreds of thousands of people killed by male violence of any kind in the past 10 years, most of them were women too.
feels like this is shaping up to be a kind of rotten day.
at least have a cupcake:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
murphy 10.28.09 at 11:44 am
news update on that crazy teenage slut freak nutjob who made the preposterous claim her father would kill her if she left islam (ridiculous!):
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2009/10/28/rifqa27.ART_ART_10-28-09_B4_QPFGG23.html
via Big Cat Lover.
murphy 10.28.09 at 11:50 am
just came across this quote:
“I’ve had every opportunity and blessing in my own life -and I want the same for ALL Americans. Until that day comes, you will always find me on the front lines of democracy fighting for the future”…. Hillary Clinton
murphy 10.28.09 at 11:51 am
when did she say it?
June 7, 2008 when she gave up her quest for the White House.
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 11:52 am
Hey Murphy, Did you get any sleep at all last night? I’ve got a busy schedle at work this morning but will definitely be checking in when I can. More big news around here – the Bay Bridge is closed indefinitely:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/28/BA621ABP3G.DTL&tsp=1
BillieJo 10.28.09 at 11:56 am
Just a quick drive by to say hello to my (((PUMAs))), high fives to ((Purple))and Roxie-the-Superdog and reply to ((Remember)):
RememberNovember 10.27.09 at 9:53 pm
BillieJo – have not seem you today. Are you going to a Michael Jackson premiere tonight? Is there a showing in your area?
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I can’t talk myself into going. Mixed feelings. Curiosity wants to, emotionally I just can’t do it. I get the feeling that the people that profit from his last days alive don’t deserve my money.
Too freakin’ sad. Rest in Peace Michael. They can’t parade and profit from you any longer.
DancesWithPumas 10.28.09 at 12:05 pm
Surprise! Women are Invisible.
Obama Hails Brooke as Congress Bestows High Honor
“The president on Wednesday was on Capitol Hill as Brooke, now 90 years old, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. The honor is Congress’ highest form of appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions to society.
Obama said that many leaders — including himself — have followed the trail that Brooke blazed. And Brooke sat and smiled as the president spoke. Brooke had grown up in an era of racial segregation in D.C. He won the first of his two Senate terms representing Massachusetts in 1966. Obama said Brooke trusted that people would judge him on his character and ideas.”
More ho-hum at:
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/10/28/us/politics/AP-US-Obama-Brooke.html?_r=1
persephone 10.28.09 at 12:10 pm
Via Persephone, Secretary of State Clinton is doing her best to beat back radical islam’s attempt to muzzle free speech
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murphy
This is not “Radical Islam”-these are UN members.
The OIC (organization of Islamic Conference), representing 56 Islamic countries, is pushing the debate for the UN anti-free speech amendment.
Their website: http://www.oic-oci.org/
They are a large mainstream group of united Muslim Countries with a heavy UN influence regarding Muslim interests.
Think of them as a lobby group-for Muslim interests.
This is what Hillary is dealing with.
persephone 10.28.09 at 12:12 pm
The media is being conditioned to specifically say either “Radical,” or “Fundamental” Islam-or not mention Islam at all, when reporting crimes or acts of domestic terrorism committed by Muslims (see Boston arrest, last week, murphy posted on it)
Phyllis Chesler on Islam and media bias, honor killings, and Obama’s Islamic Faith Advisor supporting Sharia Law during a British TV interview and then later, backtracking.
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2009/10/26/spinning-out-of-control-honor-killings-and-media-bias/2/
DancesWithPumas 10.28.09 at 12:13 pm
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sistermoon3 10.28.09 at 12:18 pm
secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.” Albert Einstein
“A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be.” Albert Einstein
“The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.” Albert Einstein
“Most people say that is it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character” Albert Einstein
All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual.” Albert Einstein
Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one idolized.” Albert Einstein
murphy 10.28.09 at 12:20 pm
is einstein’s birthday today or something?
DancesWithPumas 10.28.09 at 12:22 pm
LOL!
FLBarbara 10.28.09 at 12:29 pm
So basically Obama awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to himself.
-11 happy with that today.
murphy 10.28.09 at 12:32 pm
more video from Peshawar
http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2009/10/28/bpr.sayah.pakistan.blast.cnn
murphy 10.28.09 at 12:35 pm
in the video above the reporter says the market area where the bombs exploded were full of fabric shops and many of the dead were women (with their children) burned alive in their hijabs while they were shopping for fabric to make burkas and hijbas for themselves.
I am not even kidding.
murphy 10.28.09 at 12:38 pm
sorry, trying that link again:
http://us.cnn.com/video/?/video/world/2009/10/28/sayah.peshawar.blast.cnn
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 12:39 pm
Have you guys read anything by Elinor Ostrom (she’s the one who actually deserved the Nobel prize) and her work on “the tragedy of the commons”. Planet Money did a piece on her recently and it was fascinating.
http://www.env-econ.net/2009/10/ostroms-take-on-the-tragedy-of-the-commons-.html
murphy 10.28.09 at 12:43 pm
puma SF — ha! I love that woman and am a “tragedy of the commons” buff — it is serious feminist stuff.
thanks for the link!
we also have this from here:
http://pumapac.org/2009/10/13/zoinks/
FLBarbara 10.28.09 at 12:48 pm
Murphy,
Why would you think we would think you’re kidding?
A woman being murdered while fabric shopping to make herself an isolation chamber..is that odd? Is that so unfucking believable?
Kinda like hearing a girl was gang raped for 2 hours, the barbaric act filmed and unreported
NO…that is just a normal day when you wear the label..lowest form of life according to HIM.
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 12:50 pm
OH cool, if you have a chance listen to her interview on Planet Money. At one point she said “hold on”. Her husband told her about a deer in their front yard and she had to go see it. I love this woman as well.
FLBarbara 10.28.09 at 1:04 pm
One thing “admirable” about Islam is at least they call it what they believe it is An “Honor to kill a woman”
They can fill a staduim with on lookers, who cheer the abuse of a woman being stoned and beheaded..
.
Soooo happy that doesn’t happen here Huh?
persephone 10.28.09 at 1:05 pm
are there any msm sites that don’t feature a story about girls and/or women being raped and murdered today?
can’t even comment on the gang rape story.
except to say it would be very hard to argue against capital punishment for barbaric crimes like that.
sistermoon3 10.28.09 at 1:06 pm
# no murphy it’s not his birthday, someone sent me those quotes and i just thought they were pretty basic:)
I guess this “if you unclench your fist, we will hold out our hand isnt goin very well is it?
murphy 10.28.09 at 1:09 pm
well, pers, maureen dowd says “Rahm Emanuel, [is a] former ballet dancer who prefers yoga to golf.”
does that count?
sistermoon3 10.28.09 at 1:09 pm
many moons ago, a lady who started “People Assiting Victims” offerend me help when i needed it most. I guess that organization doesnt exist anymore, or it’s been broken down to various types of groups. But if I had the energy I would start it again because they understand the victim’s side of crime.
You know the ones who get hurt the most but are protected in courts the least:(
sistermoon3 10.28.09 at 1:10 pm
I meant to type the ones who are NOT protected in courts.
murphy 10.28.09 at 1:12 pm
also pers, this site is all about how horrible the economy is:
http://www.calculatedriskblog.com/2009/10/new-home-sales-decrease-in-september.html
sistermoon3 10.28.09 at 1:13 pm
rahm, david, and barak are all have feminine qualities imo
they like to keep their nails polished, their hair in perfect form, their shoes always shined to the max, and ummmmmmmmm
they talk sexy LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
intentionally
FLBarbara 10.28.09 at 1:18 pm
The good news, for us Yankee or Philly fans is tonight is game one of the World Series.
Bad news it is cold, damp and pouring rain in NY where game is to be played.
But…may the best team win…Yankees!!
DancesWithPumas 10.28.09 at 1:18 pm
#29
Huh?
DancesWithPumas 10.28.09 at 1:27 pm
IMO generally “feminine” qualities are strength, integrity, intellilect, intuition, generousity, endurance, compassion, originality, creativity.
Feel free to add to the list (sans male/commercial stereotypes)
persephone 10.28.09 at 1:28 pm
#28 thanks for spreading the cheer
still grappling with the image of Rahm “Dead Fish” Emanuel in tights..
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 1:31 pm
pers: yuck, I need to get that image out of my head.
France takes on Islam
http://islaminaction08.blogspot.com/2009/10/france-takes-on-islam-deportations-have.html
HP Boston 10.28.09 at 1:35 pm
FLBarbara 10.28.09 at 1:18 pm
The good news, for us Yankee or Philly fans is tonight is game one of the World Series.
Bad news it is cold, damp and pouring rain in NY where game is to be played.
But…may the best team win…Yankees!!
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Hey you stay out of the cold and rain…..are you skyboxing? Be warm be safe and see you SOON!!!
Well and ya good luck to your team..since the Sox are not playing I be gracious.
HP Boston 10.28.09 at 1:36 pm
DancesWithPumas 10.28.09 at 1:27 pm
IMO generally “feminine” qualities are strength, integrity, intellilect, intuition, generousity, endurance, compassion, originality, creativity.
Feel free to add to the list (sans male/commercial stereotypes)
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Gracious (not the ass kissy kind)
persephone 10.28.09 at 2:04 pm
From Puma-SFs ‘link #34:
France to launch national pride campaign in battle against Islamic fundamentalism
By PETER ALLEN
27th October 2009
France is to adopt a series of measures to ‘reaffirm pride’ in the country and combat Islamic fundamentalism.
They include everybody receiving lessons in the nation’s Christian history and children singing the national anthem.
Using words which infuriated ethnic minority groups and Socialist opponents, immigration minister Eric Besson also said he wanted ‘foreigners to speak better French’.
He called for all recent arrivals to be monitored by ‘Republican godfathers’, charged with helping immigrants to integrate better.
His proposed measures contrast sharply with the situation in Britain where ‘citizenship education’ centres on multicultural diversity.
M Besson, who was born in the former French protectorate of Morocco, suggested a debate on national identity’ entitled ‘What does it mean to be French?’
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It’s striking that France, a country far to the left of the US, takes pride in a “national identity,” not to mention it’s “Christian history.”
Political correctness prevents Americans from doing any such thing.
Does this mean we are being sold a bill of goods and defending one’s culture many not be “racist” after all? (especially when defending one’s culture means defending the hard won freedoms and protections of women and girls?)
Thanks for the link, SF.
Good to see EU countries fighting back against the creep.
The French won’t be adopting Sharia any time soon.
Now we need a president that will partner with them, not pander and appoint pro-Sharia advisers for chrissake.
Swannie 10.28.09 at 2:08 pm
I am so angry I could chew horsehoes and spit nails … My local democratic club keeps mailing these flyers .. and THIS TIME they included a cartoon of SARAH PALIN http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/8/y/2/Palin-Idiots-Guide.jpg
I guess they think that is “funny ”
I find it offensive and misogynist I intend to respond ..via phone and email and hopefully in person as well . Any suggestions as to what I might include in my response ? I have many ideas already but I just thought I would share .
Also , on the muslim front , I was listening to NPR yesterdy . The author of a book and movie about LOUISA MAY ALCOTT , the wome who wrote LITTLE WOMEN Harriet Reisen: “Louisa May Alcott” (Henry Holt)
Guest host: Frank Sesno
Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ has entertained readers for generations. A new biography of Alcott reveals her own life was as interesting and epic as that of her most popular novel’s heroine.
Guests
Harriet Reisen, Author, contributor to public radio, and writer and producer for public television.
During the interview the author made a comment regarding how many translations of LITTLE WOMEN there were all over the world and
Now …what does this mean ?? that our literature should be so inoffensive that even muslim women can read it ? Or is the implication that it is ok for muslim to have their reading material restricted?? Just askin ………
RememberNovember 10.28.09 at 2:12 pm
Good morning (((Pumas))) (still a.m. in CA!)
((Murphy)) (last thread) – yes, I have the morning dreads too – but you know, even on those darkest of days there is always one Puma, then another and another with words of wisdom, amazing insight, words of encouragement and comfort, frequently side-cracking humor, generosity of spirit and kindness that help to shine a light and help us through the day so that we can act … thanks everyone
SF-Puma -thanks for the heads up on the Bay Bridge – have to change plans completely – what a mess the traffic will be.
Will be unexpectedly out of blog/email/tv contact for a few days (OMG – what will I do?) – so I hope the rest of your week is better Pumas and more cheerful than the past couple days
((Dances)) – minus eleven – it’s been minus double digits for twelve out of thirteen days – the longest run of negativity on the Rasmussen poll
Here’s to all you wonderful, kind and generous Pumas – as someone said yesterday – there are incredible women on this blog, someone else wrote me of kindred spirits. I am honored to know you!
See you all much later
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 2:28 pm
You bet, Pers and RemVem. Looks like the bridge will be closed for a while. I don’t want them to hurry this repair. Who knows what will happen if they don’t do it right.
Pers: It is good to see the EU fighting back.
Swannie: That cartoon has been spitting nails now. I have a Borders on my corner and if they try to sell that phony book that comes out when hers does I’m going to protest outside the store.
Swannie 10.28.09 at 2:32 pm
PUMA SF I wish I cuold join you but I might just follow your lead and protest the phony book here on the East Coast as well … great idea thanks SO MUCH !
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 2:43 pm
Yeah, I’m sick of Borders. During the primaries and after the inauguaration they had altars set up for Obama. I complained all the time and they would just shrug and say “it’s selling”. I’d walk through the store and turn all of Obama’s books upside down and now they’re all on sale. HAHA!
Swannie 10.28.09 at 2:47 pm
HAHAHA PUMA SF.. a book turning woman after my own heart !
HP Boston 10.28.09 at 2:57 pm
RememberNovember 10.28.09 at 2:12 pm
I am going to miss you!!
HP Boston 10.28.09 at 3:00 pm
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 2:43 pm
Yeah, I’m sick of Borders. During the primaries and after the inauguaration they had altars set up for Obama. I complained all the time and they would just shrug and say “it’s selling”. I’d walk through the store and turn all of Obama’s books upside down and now they’re all on sale. HAHA!
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Oh that is so great…they pised me off too!
I gave them back my little dohicky card and all their crap and told the store was contaminated! Blocked them off my computer too!!
murphy 10.28.09 at 3:02 pm
Bulletin From Planet Dude posted,
take it upstairs!
persephone 10.28.09 at 3:52 pm
I know there’s a new thread but I couldn’t stand to look at the guy’s tighty whities. Dude, indeed.
Googled Hillary plus UN plus OIC resolution and all I got was SF’s article and this:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=477_1256679074
Our SOS, HRC is at odds with 56 Islamic nations. CNN and other MSM outlets seriously have no comment?
prplvette85 10.28.09 at 4:05 pm
Puma-SF 10.28.09 at 2:43 pm
Yeah, I’m sick of Borders. During the primaries and after the inauguaration they had altars set up for Obama. I complained all the time and they would just shrug and say “it’s selling”. I’d walk through the store and turn all of Obama’s books upside down and now they’re all on sale. HAHA!
Hundreds Dead, Mostly Women.
Love those stealth Puma actions we did!
URL: http://pumapac.org/2009/10/28/hundreds-dead-mostly-women/#comments
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You made me laugh! I remember going to all the book stores and putting Puma flyers in them
prplvette85 10.28.09 at 4:07 pm
I do not know why that link showed up, I certainly am not laughing at that. Maybe it happens when I cut and paste?
BillieJo 10.28.09 at 5:19 pm
murphy 10.28.09 at 1:09 pm
well, pers, maureen dowd says “Rahm Emanuel, [is a] former ballet dancer who prefers yoga to golf.”
does that count?
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Was Larry Sinclair a ballet dancer too?
Holy smokes, I have images of Rahm in tights………doing little spins and then I gag.
He ain’t no Baryshnikov.
http://www.lessignets.com/signetsdiane/calendrier/images/juin/29/baryshnikov92.jpg
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I will kiss the ring of any PUMA that finds and posts a photo of Rahm in his ballet suit……..
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