The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[JWBear]

Haven't you all heard? All Christians are peaceful, loving people who would never hurt a fly; and all Muslims are violent bloodthirsty animals that want to destroy the west. I heard it on Fox News, so it must be true. Breivik must be a secret Muslim.

[scaeagles]

Well, I will not say that i have read his manifesto. However, I have read this commentary on his manifesto, which contained this -

In Breivik's 1,500 page "manifesto," it is clear that he hates Islam and wants Europe to rediscover its Christian culture. Breivik likes violent video games. His favorite TV show is Dexter, a series that glorifies a serial killer. One also finds in his ramblings that he is a follower of Charles Darwin, seldom if ever prays, says it is possible to be a "Christian atheist," and adds, "I'm not going to pretend I'm a very religious person."

So I would suppose he is a very misguided man who doesn't understand Christianity, just like Muslim terrorists don't understand Islam. The major difference is that I haven't heard any prominent Christian leader praising him, while Middle Eastern Imams often praise Islamic terrorist actions.

I am sickened that even if he is found guilty of every charger the max he can serve in Norway is 21 years. I think that he'll be 55 or something when he gets out (assuming time served while on trial is part of the 21 years).

[Ghoulish Delight]

There are exceptions to the 21 year max.

[katiesue]

My understanding was it was 21 years but they can still keep you after that if they feel you are still a threat.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I can't say I'm entirely enamored with Obama's performance over the last 2+ years, but damnit I am happy to live in a world where someone can get Rick Rolled by the official White House twitter feed.

[Betty]

My in laws are getting more and more outspoken politically on facebook. They are extremely anti-Obama frequently referring to him in terms of POS Obama and similar.

I can't block them entirely because the family does a lot of communication through facebook. (The health of my husband's grandma, for example, is updated this way.)

I admit, I've posted political items before and have debated with them various issues. It's gotten old though because I seem to be the only one in the discussion with my viewpoint and end up feeling a bit ganged up on - not necessarily by family but by their facebook friends. You know how people can be online.

No point. Just complaining.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Betty

I seem to be the only one in the discussion with my viewpoint and end up feeling a bit ganged up on.

Welcome to my world on the LoT.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by Betty

My in laws are getting more and more outspoken politically on facebook. They are extremely anti-Obama frequently referring to him in terms of POS Obama and similar.

Have I mentioned why I'm not on Facebook?

[BarTopDancer]

So Leo can befriend Betty's in-laws and update her on her husband's grandmothers status.

[Betty]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

So Leo can befriend Betty's in-laws and update her on her husband's grandmothers status.

That's a great solution!