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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #25 on: April 01, 2007, 05:10:53 AM »
Right? My point was about freedom of speech, I didn't mention terrorists ANYWHERE. I'd bet 240's life that there are probably more terrorists in the UK - BUT the media in the UK has freedom of speech beyond almost any nation.

Here read this:
Qatar explicitly uses Wahhabi law as the basis of its government, and the vast majority of its citizens follow this specific Islamic doctrine. Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab founded Wahhabism, a puritanical version of Islam which takes a literal interpretation of the Qur'an and the Sunnah. In the eighteenth century, Abd Al-Wahhab formed a pact with the al-Saud family, the founders of Saudi Arabia.

Do you understand what LITERAL means?

Law:
When contrasted with other Arab states such as Saudi Arabia, for instance, Qatar has comparatively liberal laws, but is still not as liberal as some of its neighbors like UAE or Bahrain. Women can drive in Qatar, whereas they may not legally drive in Saudi Arabia.

You need to research wahhbism:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahhabi

Sounds real liberal eh Hedge ::)

I wish my country used Wahhabi law it's so liberal, humane and such an embracer of peace :-\

You know my stance on the Islamic countries. At least I think you do.

In case it has to be repeated, here's the short version:

I think Islam is flawed at its core, it is a discriminating religion, it is anti-democratic, and there are other flaws.

I am a Feminist, and a firm believer in Democracy. Therefore I oppose any form, ANY form, of Islam.

So I am naturally critical of any kind of government like the one in Qatar, and the one in Saudi Arabia.

Of course.

But where did I state that I thought Qatar was a decent country?

Please point that out.

As far as Al-Jazeera: I believe in a free press. That is reason enough to broadcast Al-Jazeera.

Remember Voltaire, Nord.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #26 on: April 01, 2007, 06:23:30 AM »
You know my stance on the Islamic countries. At least I think you do.

In case it has to be repeated, here's the short version:

I think Islam is flawed at its core, it is a discriminating religion, it is anti-democratic, and there are other flaws.

I am a Feminist, and a firm believer in Democracy. Therefore I oppose any form, ANY form, of Islam.

So I am naturally critical of any kind of government like the one in Qatar, and the one in Saudi Arabia.

Of course.

But where did I state that I thought Qatar was a decent country?

Please point that out.

As far as Al-Jazeera: I believe in a free press. That is reason enough to broadcast Al-Jazeera.

Remember Voltaire, Nord.

-Hedge

Where did I say you thought Qatar WAS  decent country?

I believe in free press too, and do believe Al-Jazeera should be able to publish their network in the west as long as it adheres to guidelines of course.

My original comment in the thread (go read it) was making a contrast at a fly comment by someone criticising the US's freedom of speech.

And yes I do know your view on islam: it is a perfect ideology for human life and government :P
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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2007, 08:04:36 AM »
Where did I say you thought Qatar WAS  decent country?

I believe in free press too, and do believe Al-Jazeera should be able to publish their network in the west as long as it adheres to guidelines of course.

My original comment in the thread (go read it) was making a contrast at a fly comment by someone criticising the US's freedom of speech.

And yes I do know your view on islam: it is a perfect ideology for human life and government :P

LMFAO.

Right on, Imam Nord.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2007, 08:27:17 AM »
I'd bet 240's life that...

I got even odds that you'd be triple-tapped center mass before you got a word out. 

Racist.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #29 on: April 01, 2007, 08:33:30 AM »
I got even odds that you'd be triple-tapped center mass before you got a word out. 

Racist.

Lighten up up hippy

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #30 on: April 01, 2007, 09:02:37 AM »
Lighten up up hippy



Please.  I was voting warmonger while you were still walking old ladies across the street.

Only difference is, I possess the testicular fortitude to admit it.

I admit I voted in an imperialist oil plunderer.  You're still living in that "wmd/liberator" fantasyland.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #31 on: April 01, 2007, 09:46:51 AM »
Please.  I was voting warmonger while you were still walking old ladies across the street.

Only difference is, I possess the testicular fortitude to admit it.

I admit I voted in an imperialist oil plunderer.  You're still living in that "wmd/liberator" fantasyland.

Ok cowgirl, are you going to try and show evidence showing Blair has lied more than M. A in that thread?

You've yet to refute my 911 scenario too buddy.

Have a nice day.
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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #32 on: April 01, 2007, 11:15:37 AM »
Ok cowgirl, are you going to try and show evidence showing Blair has lied more than M. A in that thread?
You've yet to refute my 911 scenario too buddy.
Have a nice day.

I never took a position, funboy.

I asked you what your opinion was.  You showed us several lies he made.  Thanks for your time.  No one else touched the argument, oddly.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #33 on: April 01, 2007, 11:47:41 AM »
I never took a position, funboy.

I asked you what your opinion was.  You showed us several lies he made.  Thanks for your time.  No one else touched the argument, oddly.

lol, here's a theoretical scenario:

You life is on the line, you're asked the question: "Who has lied more in the last 5 years? Blair or Ahmadinejad"

They have a perfect lie detector if you lie you die, what's your answer? :-*
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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2007, 11:55:24 AM »
lol, here's a theoretical scenario:

You life is on the line, you're asked the question: "Who has lied more in the last 5 years? Blair or Ahmadinejad"

They have a perfect lie detector if you lie you die, what's your answer? :-*

First, in this world of propaganda and deceit, it's hard to know what is true and what isn't.

However, given your scenario, I would do my research then answer accordingly based upon the information I found.

I know that google has WAY more info on the Blair (sometimes read: "Bliar") lies.  Maybe that just means that more people make websites about his lies for some reason.  Or maybe he lies more.  I don't know.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #35 on: April 01, 2007, 12:12:57 PM »
First, in this world of propaganda and deceit, it's hard to know what is true and what isn't.

However, given your scenario, I would do my research then answer accordingly based upon the information I found.

I know that google has WAY more info on the Blair (sometimes read: "Bliar") lies.  Maybe that just means that more people make websites about his lies for some reason.  Or maybe he lies more.  I don't know.

You don't think his front seat in the world of politics for the last decade has anything to do with that?

Guess not, that would be way too logical.
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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #36 on: April 01, 2007, 12:33:12 PM »
You don't think his front seat in the world of politics for the last decade has anything to do with that?

Guess not, that would be way too logical.

Well, not to pick at your answer, but part of yours was speculative.  Do we know for sure he was part of that hostage thing? 

And why would his seat in the world of politics have to do with him lying?  I am referring to statements which are refuted by evidence.  Nobody made him lie.  And the timeline has nothing to do with it.  IMO, a leader shuld have ZERO lies on his record.  When he does lie, he should be voted out.  People have pitifully low standards and are "okay" with being lied to.  They're little bitches for this, I"m afraid.

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #37 on: April 01, 2007, 01:43:45 PM »
lol, here's a theoretical scenario:

You life is on the line, you're asked the question: "Who has lied more in the last 5 years? Blair or Ahmadinejad"

They have a perfect lie detector if you lie you die, what's your answer? :-*

Ahmadinejad of course.

I wouldn't have to have anything on the line for that one either.

BTW, according to my political analysists and mil intel sources, he's on the way out. He's currently the 3rd man in ranking in Iran.

Behind the Ayatollah and the former President, who apparently has regained control in some recent election, but more importantly, has the support of more Mullas, who aren't too pleased with Ahmadinejad's failure with the economic policies and his foreign "chicken race" tactics.

Consider where you got this from though... 8)

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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #38 on: April 01, 2007, 01:51:24 PM »
Ahmadinejad is the boogeyman that US/UK uses to get people to go along with a war in Iran.

He's like bin laden.

A powerless scary face, reeking of poetic rhetoric and little logistical ability to implement his vision of destruction.

We all know Osama didn't bring down WTC7.  And we all know Ahmadinejad doesn't have the power to attack Israel or the US.  But it sure does give people the moral authority they need to go along with elective wars.


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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #39 on: April 02, 2007, 06:15:24 AM »
Hell, in Washingtons day, they were probably getting married at 14 or 15 to be honest... They probably would have considered "Child porn" to be closer to the age of 9 or 10.

my bad, true but you see my point right?
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Re: Should Al Jazeera English be broadcast in the US?
« Reply #40 on: April 02, 2007, 10:56:28 AM »
my bad, true but you see my point right?

Oh of course... Using Child porn to protect freedom of speech (or in some cases religion) is just a sad and disgusting thing.

I'm with you on that.