Guns Guns Guns, Now Paris!

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Originally Posted by Mark

For some of them no such as Pol Pot. But for Hilter certainly. He's one of the most parodied characters in history.

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Oh I don't know...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJUQ2XIFDdQ
You killed 100,000 people? Ahhh. You must get up very early in the morning. I can’t even get down the gym! Your diary must look odd. Get up in the morning, death, death, death, death, death, death, death, lunch…death, death, death afternoon tea…death, death, death, quick shower. You know.

Kouachi brothers finally got their 72 virgins

http://dlewis.net/nik-archives/wp-co...1/10/goats.jpg

That gray one on the right looks dodgy to me!

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Originally Posted by Robinho

It doesn't matter what joke could be made, it's not limiting the subject. It's also not making a joke about those things, it's using those issues as a subject. It's quite possible those jokes may be in incredibly poor taste, and not very funny, and you have every right to be offended, but I strongly feel no subject should be off limits. Human decency tends to mean people try to avoid the most offensive subjects, but out of tragedy often comes great comedy or other forms of creativity

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Which is why you could do what the catholic church did, which is sue the publication something like 14 times, using resources from their "organizations" for funding, or find another civilized way to protest.

These disenfranchised Franco-Algerians are easy pickings for groups like Al Qaeda. I recommend watching "The Battle of Algiers" for a little historical perspective. As well as understanding Fraces role in hostilities with the Muslim (Saracen) world starting from the second crusade.

For sure, religion has given Christianity a reputation it does not deserve, and I think Jesus Christ would have much to complain about to the faith that he gives his name to (incidentally, did you know the word "Christian" appears in the Bible only three times?). I also wanted to hold my hand up and say that I believe Christ died for my sins and was resurrected. Like many, I felt for a long time that I was okay without God in my life (and behaved accordingly) but with age that notion gave me less and less comfort and assurance.

I attend a non-denominational church in Atlanta, Georgia--one of, if not, the largest in the United States. It's called Buckhead Church, and currently consists of 11 campuses in and around Atlanta. We are known as the "Rock-n-Roll Church" and the "TV Church." Senior pastor Andy Stanley (son of icon Dr. Charles Stanley) touts us as "the church for un-churched people," people who are "trying to figure out the whole Jesus thing" (his words). The service is unpretentious and stripped down--all there is is 2-3 songs by our awesome band, and a message. Our phenomenal outreach program stretches around the globe. Stanley is twice the preacher his father is--he's dynamic, knowledgeable, relatable, funny, and down-to-earth. Every time my wife and walk to our car after the service, we shake our heads and wonder how Andy "nailed it" again. His message never fails to inform and inspire.

Sorry, I went farther than I intended to. I just felt Christians were only lightly represented in this thread.

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Originally Posted by Tazio

These disenfranchised Franco-Algerians are easy pickings for groups like Al Qaeda.

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I just wonder how much (philosophically) you need to give to certain people to keep them feeling enfranchised. I raise two kids and I almost spoiled the older one (now 7) by giving him too much (toys and stuff). He got the point and started playing the drama of a disenfranchised guy each time he wanted another unnecessary thing. At some point his every other phrase would start with something like "It's a pity that..." I reckon these two just didn't have enough honest disciplining from their parents or the French government.

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Originally Posted by Tazio

I recommend watching "The Battle of Algiers" for a little historical perspective. As well as understanding Fraces role in hostilities with the Muslim (Saracen) world starting from the second crusade.

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A great movie, well made from the artistic standpoint and with a powerful message, too.

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Originally Posted by keysersoze

His message never fails to inform and inspire.

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Does his message have to do anything with suede, leather, sweet sixteen and fast cars? ;)

I still can't believe Birmingham is a Muslim only UK City. It's hilarious how propaganda and stereotypes have be born from the Paris tragedies. Is Fox News the American equivalent of our Channel 5 news?

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Originally Posted by Rudy Tamasz

I just wonder how much (philosophically) you need to give to certain people to keep them feeling enfranchised. I raise two kids and I almost spoiled the older one (now 7) by giving him too much (toys and stuff). He got the point and started playing the drama of a disenfranchised guy each time he wanted another unnecessary thing. At some point his every other phrase would start with something like "It's a pity that..." I reckon these two just didn't have enough honest disciplining from their parents or the French government.



A great movie, well made from the artistic standpoint and with a powerful message, too.

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A good question, and I wasn't in any way trying to divert blame to French social demographics for the actions of these murderers, because these guys were way out there. I also read that one of these freakin' guys head-butted a neighbor for listening to infidel (pop) music.

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Originally Posted by henners88

I still can't believe Birmingham is a Muslim only UK City. It's hilarious how propaganda and stereotypes have be born from the Paris tragedies. Is Fox News the American equivalent of our Channel 5 news?

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Classic responses on the net though :laugh:
https://mobile.twitter.com/hashtag/foxnewsfacts
https://mobile.twitter.com/AntonLaGu...52832436326401