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Some thoughts on the "anti-occupation" rally on 3/20/04

by L_A_Big_Dawg in

just some thoughts on the rally.. i attended this rally to see and educate myself.

i took the subway to hollywood to avoid the parking and traffic problems.

while on the train, i met some of the protesters.

L_A_Big_Dawg

Just some thoughts on the rally.

I attended this rally to see and educate myself. I took the subway to Hollywood to avoid the parking and traffic problems. While on the train, I met some of the protesters. Many had signs that contained vulgar remarks towards President Bush. I asked one of the protesters why she couldn't make her veiws known without such vulgarities. She looked at me blankly and stated that I was a pro-republican, facsict a-hole.

I got out of the station and made my way to Hollywood and Vine. The crush of people was incredible. I made my way through the crowd, and saw many signs, most of which I found amusing. People were pleasant for the most part and well-mannered. My preconception was shattered, as I expected a slogan chanting rabble.

As I watched the parade, I saw how hypocritical the far left truly is. They were all for their right to protest, but when faced be those that were counter-protesting (CP from now on) they began to demand that the CPs be removed. To their credit, the LAPD did not do as they requested.

I saw the protesters calling the CPs fascists and nazis. Giving them the naxi salute as they passed these people.

The parade soon ended and as I walked, on the of the protesters yelled at a CP that the CPs were wrong because there were so few of them and so many more of the protesters. I walked up to that man, and asked him if that meant that might makes right? He looked at me and didn't have a response.

After grabbing a bite to eat, I walked down towards the stage to listen to the rhetoric. It was filled with anti-capitalist, anti-American, pro-Palestinian, pro-Hussein, rants.

It was during this time that I had my discussion with the pro-Palestinian, that I mentioned in a previous post.

That's all I'm going post now, but I'll post more reflections if there is an interest

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Democrat or Republican?

by spiritwalker in

when i left the witnesses, i decided it was time to vote.

so i registered republican and went to voting all republican and conservative.

i figured, they might not be perfect, but unlike the democrats that i have seen.

L_A_Big_Dawg

I am a registered Republican. THough I have more and more found myself in agreement with the Libertarian party.

Oh, as a JW identified with the Democrats, and it wasn't until I left the Borg, and began to read freely all types of books that my political views began to move to the right. And by the way it was during this time that I was agnostic about Christianity and religion in general.

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Hamas Founder DEAD

by Yerusalyim in

are we ignoring the fact that israel finally took out ahmed yassin, the founder of hamas, which has killed so many innocent people?.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4575552/.

my opinion...what took so long?

L_A_Big_Dawg

SaintSusan,

I agree with you. There has been many instances of Israeli atrocities. However, I look back in American history and I see one group that was discriminated against. In fact, I was watching a movie about the genesis of that movement earlier today. The leader's movement had his home bombed, and life threatened, and he did respond with violence. In fact, he is the modern example of how to respond to terrorist violence.

Perhaps, if the Palestinians responded in the manner of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the Palestinians would not have the issues they have today. Or better yet perhaps they could have accepted the U.N. solution the problem would have been remedied. The facts are that the leadership chose not to. The would rather allow their anti-semitic ideals (as promoted by Sheik Ahmed Kassin) to be carried out by young men in the land that was legally deeded to the Israelis.

I pointed this out to the young man that I was dialoging with on Saturday, and he dismissed them as you did. Two wrongs don't make a right. In my opinion, support for the Palestinians by the American citizenery would explode if the Palestinians did two things: 1) renounce and end all terrorist acts, and 2) respond to Israeli aggression with non-violent protest.

Sadly, I don't think that will ever happen.

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TV Movie "Judas" better than "Passion" at Theaters

by Sentinel in

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Hamas Founder DEAD

by Yerusalyim in

are we ignoring the fact that israel finally took out ahmed yassin, the founder of hamas, which has killed so many innocent people?.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4575552/.

my opinion...what took so long?

L_A_Big_Dawg

On Saturday, I attended the "anti-occupation" rally in Hollywood. Aside from having fun with a group of counter protesters (my thoughts on this later), I stayed to listen to the rhetoric that was to be espoused by the organizers of this protest. One thing that struck me was thewaving of the Palestinian flag. I spoke with one of these people, and I asked him if he knew the history of this area. I asked him pointedly if he knew that the U.N. had created a Palestinian state along with the "Zionist state" (his words, not mine). Not suprisingly, he did not. He said however, that the Jews have no right to exist in that land. I asked him if that is the view of these Palestinian supporters. He said, "By far, the majority, agree with this." I asked him if he felt that murdering innocent Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics, hijacking the Israeli jet liner and flying it to Entebbe (sp?), Uganda, the bombings of various buses, restaurants, etc. was justified? He said, "Without a doubt, yes!" I lastly asked him what would satisfy him and his compatriots in regards to Israel. He said the complete and utter destruction of the "Zionists and their state." I aksed him if he has informed the organizers of this rally of his and his movements violent intentions. He said, "we will not tell these people that, and lose their support."

Just some food for thought.

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Bush: I'm God's Delivery Boy

by William Penwell in

published on wednesday, march 17, 2004 by the progressive

bush: i'm god's delivery boy

by matthew rothschild

L_A_Big_Dawg

Euphemism wrote:

The 20th century's worst atrocities--the work of Hitler, Stalin, Mao, the Khmer Rouge, etc--were justified on the basis of pseudo-scientific (and in three of the four cases, atheistic) philosophies. A Christian fundamentalist could easily argue, "Those atheists scare me. If they feel that there's no God, then then there are no moral limits on what they'll do!" The simple fact is, fanaticism is dangerous, whether it is philosophically based on religion, politics, science, or anything else.

Let me congratulate you on being the the first clear thinking and honest "liberal, agnostic secular humanist" I have read on this discussion board.

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To the right wing Americans

by donkey in

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if john kerry wins the election: will you respect him as your president?.

will you support him?

L_A_Big_Dawg

Sure, I'll support him in the same way the left wing Americans support Bush.

What's good for the goose is good for the catsup heiress' husband.

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To the people of Spain

by Amazing1914 in

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this terrible event in your land saddens us all ... i am sorry that those responsible are likely doing this to get revenge upon your nation for its support of the united kingdom, the usa and other coalition of nations devoted to the war on terror ... you and your loved ones killed so tragically are in our thoughts and prayers ... your natioin is honored among us all ... and may you heal from this as quickly as possible.

L_A_Big_Dawg

This past week I was listening to the radio when a commentator opined about the terrorist bombing in Spain, the change in the Spanish government, and the resulting "reward" by the Islamic terrorist. He wondered out loud if Europeans that actually had backbone and guts are the ones that immigrated to the United States. He stated that all one has to do is look at the the last one hundred years of European history, and see a continuing pattern of cowtowing to thugs and assassins.

As far as the the United States' response to terrorism we have two clear examples of what to do and what not to do. When the WTC was first attacked by Islamic terrorists, the then-sitting adminstration responded by going after these Islamic terrorists through legal ends. DId this stop any further attacks on Americans and world citizens? No. The response after September 11th by another adminstration (and different political party) was the beginning for a measured and appropriate response. Islamic terrorists declared war on the United States on September 11, and in the words of the current Presicent, "War is what they got.

After reflecting on what is written in the history books, and the way that the Spanish (people and government) I have to agree with him. What many of you that oppose what the United States is doing fail to realize is that this war is not just against the United States, but it is a war against Western culture. It is a war that the west cannot afford to lose. Many of you on this board harrang the Borg for it's overly controlling nature. As well you should. However, if Islam wins this war you will be under a religious and judicial system that is infinitely more repressive than anything you experienced in the Borg, ie., physical death for apostasy against Muhhamed vs. shunning.

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Please!! Who is there to teach me the ways of Christ Jesus?

by Celtic in

please!!!!!!!!!!!!

cos i'd really like to know more than anything else!!.

please.. please.. please..

L_A_Big_Dawg

Best place to start is the Gospels; particularly John, then Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Remember that each one of those were written to a specific audience and each answers a specific question.

Be careful of looking to men or women for an answer. Christianity is a who not a what. Get to know what He teaches through the Bible. Pray to God that He would help you to understand His Son. It's suprising what you can learn about Him from reading His words and not someone else's interpretation.

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What does your user name here mean?

by LyinEyes in

jw
friends

i don't know what eles to call it , i guess it is the user name....lol.......so what does yours mean?.

i think awhile back i might have asked this,,,,,,,but it was way back and so many new ones here that i am just getting to know, and ones who came in here while i was not here as much.

there may be a thread on this in the last recent months, i am not sure,,,,if so, if there are any new ones who want to tell why they choose their user names,,,,,please do.. i will tell you why my name is lyineyes,,,,,many have asked me that here lately.

L_A_Big_Dawg

LA: Because I live in Los Angeles

Big Dawg: Love the Big Dogs clothing line

Dawg: Well, not cause I graduatedfrom UGA, but the street spelling of dog. Many of my friends are ex-gang members, and always called me Big Dawg.

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