tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post1183025052806452554..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: This Week On The Gathering StormAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-53187737198421001392012-07-11T03:06:24.236-05:002012-07-11T03:06:24.236-05:00Sam,
I saw Damien Charles's response yesterday...Sam,<br />I saw Damien Charles's response yesterday evening -- and your crib notes as well. Your pithy crib notes are spot on, and I really have no need to reply to DC. <br /><br />Of course, being a woman, I did reply today. **wink**Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-38528572851480943722012-07-11T03:04:39.574-05:002012-07-11T03:04:39.574-05:00Damien Charles,
Such a debate would go around in c...Damien Charles,<br /><i>Such a debate would go around in circles...<br /><br />Additionally, I would not give a profiteer the respect of my presence.... </i><br /><br />Well, suit yourself.<br /><br />For an attorney, you certainly are reticent to engage in a debate, albeit a short one because of BTR's imposed time restraints. I find your reticence interesting in and of itself -- particularly as you have claimed to have "shown up" Robert Spencer at least once.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-6184774531996138412012-07-11T03:01:40.735-05:002012-07-11T03:01:40.735-05:00Brooke,
Thanks!
Mr. AOW loves all kinds of pasta....Brooke,<br />Thanks!<br /><br />Mr. AOW loves all kinds of pasta. I'll give that recipe a try!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-62869215889998870342012-07-10T20:28:19.827-05:002012-07-10T20:28:19.827-05:00DC: Oooh. LOL!
I still contend you won't cal...DC: Oooh. LOL! <br /><br />I still contend you won't call in. You won't dare take on IQ, and you know why not; you'll be nuked from orbit! <br /><br />Oh, and AOW, I will pick up a can on my next trip to the market and get it out to you. I do have your addy. <br /><br />In order to have proper Cinci chili, you have to make spaghetti until it is a bit soft and put it in a bowl or deep plate, dollop the chili over the pasta and then top generously with mild shredded cheddar cheese. <br /><br />That's called a three-way around here, and I think this is the only city in which you can request one and not get a shocked look. ;) <br /><br />If you'd like a four or five way, you can add onions or beans or both... But I'd recommend the 3. :) We also get oyster crackers and soak up the chili remnants.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977090801334626461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-79875514149950969982012-07-10T18:45:27.333-05:002012-07-10T18:45:27.333-05:00Sam,
do not waste your time on attempting to put ...Sam,<br /><br />do not waste your time on attempting to put logic into an argument. Remember, you are the one that believes in conspiracy theories, crop circles and that somehow with an entire world's intelligence/legal/political services that somehow your president is an Islamic spy.<br /><br />I have made my point clear enough. Arguing to somebody that provides an argument based on cut & paste, innuendo, butchered context and personal hatred (especially when they profit from it) is a total waste of time.<br /><br />Additionally, which trashes your argument on the legal side, I would love to argue such a case in a legal environment simply because your friend would avoid it like the plague. A judge, for start, would throw out arguments that are based on heresay and opinion and look to three facits only:<br /><br />1. Facts based on context.<br />2. Independance of evidence - ie, not based on or gathered by those with a bais, and lastly and most importantly<br />3. A bases of argument.<br /><br />All three would fail instantly as there will be no facts nor context. The person is a profiteer who uses their "ex-Muslim" status and thus cannot be considered credible. Lastly, the basis behind the argument is not only contrary to logic but fails in every element of social justice and in most countries would be considered itself either a hate-crime, racism or bigotry.<br /><br />The power of blogs and citizen radio is that you can hide from justice and truth.<br /><br />Damien CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-34234178526163108082012-07-10T17:53:19.962-05:002012-07-10T17:53:19.962-05:00AOW, allow me to provide the crib-notes of what Da...AOW, allow me to provide the crib-notes of what Damien Charles wrote (above). He cannot defend his point of view; don’t hold your breath waiting for him to call in. <br /><br />This causes one to wonder about the sort of legal professional who fears debate. The notion is rhetorical: the kind of legal professional who knows he’s incompetent and cannot win. We can expect this sort of person to evolve into a blog lurker, or a radical Imam, perhaps.Sam Huntingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14780557316548397352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-8752444536185853232012-07-10T14:56:12.547-05:002012-07-10T14:56:12.547-05:00Brooke
your contribution to this discussion is t...Brooke <br /><br />your contribution to this discussion is typically overwhelming as per usual. Thank you for all your wonderul add ins, arguments and debate.<br /><br />Sheeeesh, another armchair clown.<br /><br />I do not have explain myself and my eyesight issues to another waste-of-effort gassbag whom considers the bloggosphere to be representative of life itself. <br /><br />Go out and get some fresh air.<br /><br />Damien CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-45713688065671626982012-07-10T14:52:07.720-05:002012-07-10T14:52:07.720-05:00AOW,
As I pointed out, the fool is a waste of spa...AOW,<br /><br />As I pointed out, the fool is a waste of space. Like Spencer he will argue that his contextually abused comments are somehow stand alone evidence of a whole and thus any argument goes around in circles and become pointless.<br /><br />That is the entire point of such absurd claims of being somehow undefeated in debate - by harping on half-facts as independant proof of a total, such as a cut & paste quote of scriptures, interpreting them in the radical way and when questioned respond only by saying "but it is a real quote". Doing so in a legal document is considered falsification and in financial terms fraud and it is both in a moral sense as well.<br /><br />Such a debate would go around in circles because the claim that Islam is this and that because of this or that quote or event and I would respond with countless examples of how what is claimed being totally devoid in the average lives of Muslims and of course the response would fall to "prove me wrong" because of the above mentioned fraud. At best it comes down to the view of a few fringe-dwellers whom profiteer from their claims against the overwhelming majority of Muslims whom are nothing like that actual claim.<br /> <br />Additionally, I would not give a profiteer the respect of my presence, especially when their basis is on a pointless "prove me wrong" basis. <br /><br />Be real AOW, look at that original post, .... I am a .... I offered a million dollars to prove me wrong... I must know because I am an Iraqi... . <br /><br />I have seen used car salesman and snake-oil salesmen pushing the same BS and more successfully. If we based the above joke with seriousness, would not that person be better known than just within the same old Spencer/Fitzherald/Geller/Wilders blog circle that we all know is simply the Horrowitz hate campaigners.<br /><br />Just do yourself one favour of self-respect - ask in your radio show "if all these claims actually represents the life of the averge Muslim around the world and are they not also faithful Muslims?"<br /><br />By default, that person will have to say yes to backup their claim or say that the bulk of Muslims in the world either are not good Muslims are are not serious about their faith. In otherwords the Spencer excuse. <br /><br />Then you respond that so the bulk of the Muslims do not go to Mosques in their countries, do not pray the same and do not read the Quran correctly (unlike you and Spencer).<br /><br />Be sure you will get a side-step a squirm and a change of subject. Spencer was caught out five times, once by me and each time the postings somehow vanished.....<br /><br />Damien CharlesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-37605060017113910192012-07-10T06:41:01.094-05:002012-07-10T06:41:01.094-05:00Brooke,
Those two sites are hilarious!
I've b...Brooke,<br />Those two sites are hilarious!<br /><br />I've bookmarked them.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-69192513212389951042012-07-10T06:33:03.653-05:002012-07-10T06:33:03.653-05:00Brooke,
I want that can of chili! I think that yo...Brooke,<br />I want that can of chili! I think that you have my mailing address. If not, let me know.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-78894110385874565502012-07-10T06:07:54.666-05:002012-07-10T06:07:54.666-05:00AOW, if DC actually calls into The Gathering Storm...AOW, if DC actually calls into The Gathering Storm, I'll send you a wonderful can of Cincinnati's own Skyline Chili. <br /><br />It'll never happen. But I'll send you the chili anyway, if you'd like. :)<br /><br />Also, I find it hilarious that the condescending Mr.-Know-It-All can't figure out the difference between your and you're. I bet he messes up on their, they're, there, and writes alot, as well. Oh, see <a href="http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html" rel="nofollow">this</a> and <a href="http://theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling" rel="nofollow">this</a> for a chuckle.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977090801334626461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-83718511691346985962012-07-10T03:24:13.640-05:002012-07-10T03:24:13.640-05:00Damien Charles to IQ al Rassooli:
Your [sic] a wa...Damien Charles to IQ al Rassooli:<br /><br /><i>Your [sic] a waste of space.</i><br /><br />Tell you what? IQ is the scheduled guest for Friday, July 13. Why don't you phone in and challenge him? <br /><br />646-915-9870 [long distance to the United States]<br /><br />The show airs at 3:00 P.M., Eastern Daylight Time (NYC time).<br /><br />IQ welcomes challengers!<br /><br />He typically is on the show every 2nd and 4th Friday every month.<br /><br />Caveat: The show is on the air for only 30 minutes. We cannot add more time as per Blog Talk Radio's parameters.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-31320310008963848672012-07-09T18:39:49.673-05:002012-07-09T18:39:49.673-05:00IQ al Rassooli,
I will also add how foolish is an...IQ al Rassooli,<br /><br />I will also add how foolish is an argument that everything I say about Spencer is a lie because - get this: "I am an Iraqi", as if that is a justification.<br /><br />Simply put in my point 4. above, you have a vested interest and thus your arguments are tainted.<br /><br />DCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-67701811447140227102012-07-09T18:35:20.245-05:002012-07-09T18:35:20.245-05:00IQ al Rassooli
You may be Iraqi, it matters not a...IQ al Rassooli<br /><br />You may be Iraqi, it matters not as ultimately there are four very simple reasons that your argument is of no value. <br /><br />1. Your opinion of Islam is your own and not of the 1.25 billion Muslims.<br />2. Your arguments, as are Spencer's is based on the assumptions that:<br />a. only the ultra-conservatives, radicals, salafi, wahabi (etc) are the only version of Islam.<br />b. that quoting the Quran for your own purposes equates to those followed, aspired or intepreted by the 1.25 billion others.<br />c. that cutting & pasting examples somehow represents an entirety.<br />3. That somehow you know better and that it somehow represents the total when it only represents, again, your own view - which frankly makes your own standing very questionable simply because you may have experienced a bad life in Iraq or wherever, but it most cerainly has no baring or equates ot reality of people in North Africa, SE Asia and in fact most of the 56 Muslim countries.<br />4. and lastly, that you are an ex-Muslim whom posts, profits and attacks Islam puts you immediately out of the argument as you have an invested interest in the matter. In both a legal and moral sense, your arguments cannot be trusted as much as the ex-Christian Muslim converts working for Al Qaeda who also "tell you so".<br /><br />I have read your arguments, your a good writer but simply put, your a profiteer that has no relations to the reality on the ground.<br /><br />Personally, I do not care if your an ex-Muslim or an ex-scientoligist, it does not bother me. What annoys me is those that deliberately put things out of context and profit from it, avoid the reality and claim to know everything when all you have to do is go and look. IE you count on the ignorance of those that you sell to.<br /><br />As a lawyer (barrister in my language) that specialises in social justice now for over 30 years and regularly travel to North Africa, the Lebanon, Turkey and Jordan as well as twice a year to Malaysia - not only in tourist traps but to the homes of my colleagues in those countries - I see how p*ss-poor your arguments are because it does not represent the reality on the ground or the aspiration of the average Muslim.<br /><br />As with most matters of faith, the theologics is up to interpretation and you take one line and thousands of "challanges" is a waste of effort. Quoting scriptures is equally so and it comes down to what you - the ex-Muslim who sells his attacks for profit and the 1.25 billion Muslims whom the vast majority simply love God, strive to be good and wish to make a living.<br /><br />Your a waste of space.<br /><br />Damien Charles<br />RealistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-63445929029698211702012-07-08T12:55:04.971-05:002012-07-08T12:55:04.971-05:00Awesome! I'll have to check out your show some...Awesome! I'll have to check out your show sometime soon. Although I work on Fridays so I probably will have to settle for listening to the recorded version.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040553825059591114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-91430341127734187432012-07-07T19:02:14.321-05:002012-07-07T19:02:14.321-05:00The problem is Republicans talk conservatism and t...The problem is Republicans talk conservatism and then at the first negative article or criticism they crumble. Getting them to do anything is like nailing jello to a tree. <br /><br />As for them bringing up all the unConstitutional things done by Obama, good luck. They are afraid.<br /><br />This election should be a slam dunk in a sane world but with friends like the Republicans on our side we need to pray. pray they grow a spine, pray they grow conviction in their beliefs, pray they arent on the list of Congress folks who took VIP from Countrywide. <br /><br />I believe the public is giving a 7% not for what they have done but rather the fact they do nothing....blogginatornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-19959513692969735872012-07-07T13:31:41.142-05:002012-07-07T13:31:41.142-05:00I'd accept Spencer's scholarship before I&...I'd accept Spencer's scholarship before I'd accept YOUR " in the bag for Pseudostine" scholarship, duckman.-FJ the Dangerous and Extreme MAGA Jewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745768408538827278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-36268859188716743942012-07-07T09:08:06.897-05:002012-07-07T09:08:06.897-05:00@This maddening World....wonderful list of useful ...@This maddening World....wonderful list of useful facts that should be shown during the upcoming November election.<br /><br />It's amazing how much we forget about what is truly happening by our politicians.<br /><br />You need to read a book out that's a thriller & shows current events cause the times are changing. I've been recommending to everyone.<br /><br />www.booksbyoliver.com<br /><br />With only a 7% approvaling rating by Americans, the congress continues to ignore the very people they are suppose to represent and do as they please. It's just wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-47176768863112130092012-07-07T06:57:00.129-05:002012-07-07T06:57:00.129-05:00Would you care explicate your views on Israel and ...Would you care explicate your views on Israel and the Jewish people in general?<br /><br />-------<br />What does that have to do with the pig Spencer?<br /><br />Are you so far in the bag, FT, that you accept this stiff's <i> scholarship </i>?<br /><br />You have to pass a Likud loyalty test to criticize this scum?Ducky's herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608115001116619877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-13657065130629141042012-07-07T06:04:06.231-05:002012-07-07T06:04:06.231-05:00Although Robert Spencer is often associated with c...Although Robert Spencer is often associated with conservatism, he used to write for a Communist publication.<br /><br />I can say the same about David Horowitz. Hence, there is another common bond between those two.<br /><br />Before <i>Jihad Watch</i>, Robert Spencer wrote reviews for a jazz magazine. He himself was a saxophonist.<br /><br />His educational background shows a degree in comparative religions. He is a Melkite Greek Catholic (I hope that I have that term correct).<br /><br />BTW, toward the end of yesterday's interview, Mr. Spencer and I discussed the labels that have been hurled at both of us.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-36874661275051869592012-07-07T06:01:10.893-05:002012-07-07T06:01:10.893-05:00Brooke,
Sunday night is fine.
Monday I should be ...Brooke,<br />Sunday night is fine.<br /><br />Monday I should be home by 3:00 P.M.<br /><br />The iPad is an iPad 2, but the OS is not upgraded. Yet.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-69096216269150248092012-07-07T05:59:55.720-05:002012-07-07T05:59:55.720-05:00Damien Charles,
I retrieved your second comment fr...Damien Charles,<br />I retrieved your second comment from the spam folder.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-39758912325219963222012-07-07T05:59:45.814-05:002012-07-07T05:59:45.814-05:00AOW: My work schedule this weekend is crazy-busy. ...AOW: My work schedule this weekend is crazy-busy. We had a few call-offs, so I picked up hours. Yay for my paycheck. ;)<br /><br />I will try to call you Sunday night, or Monday afternoon, if that's OK.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03977090801334626461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-8365973321157523762012-07-07T03:45:40.154-05:002012-07-07T03:45:40.154-05:00CS,
Thanks!
It's almost time to stop the re...CS,<br />Thanks! <br /><br />It's almost time to stop the reducing phase. I consult with my food coach today.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-73196354099406752392012-07-07T03:44:16.906-05:002012-07-07T03:44:16.906-05:00Brooke,
I need to find out what you mean by syncin...Brooke,<br />I need to find out what you mean by syncing iTunes with the iPad. How does one do that?<br /><br />You have my phone number, I think.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.com