Thread: Apparently Jihadis want to give Egypt a "face lift"

‘Destroy the idols,’ Egyptian jihadist calls for removal of Sphinx, Pyramids

We all remember the destruction of Buddhist statues in Afghanistan and the persecution of non-muslims etc and now with their new found power, the happy gentleman pictured in the article wants to destroy 100% of the glories of ancient Egypt. Super cool, I'm happy Mubarak is gone, aren't you?

Meh, it's their land. Do whatever the fuck they want.

Originally Posted by generalbulldog

Meh, it's their land. Do whatever the fuck they want.

Yeah why should people be allowed to learn of a culture greater than the one that currently rules Egypt? It'll only make them jealous

Can someone tell me the positives of this kind of hardcore Islam I mean what do they bring to the table? Really what do they do? They skew the words of the Q'uran and they oppress (at the very least) any nonbelievers. So how do these guys benefit society on the whole?

Any of my lefty friends care to answer that?

It is up to Egyptians how their country is governed and run. If they want moderates they can have them. If they want nutters, they can have them. Egyptians know how to topple governments if they abuse and so it is now up to them. It is none of our business. Would we allow St. Pauls Cathedral to be destroyed? No. I highly doubt Egyptians would let their prize tourism and cultural assets be destroyed either.

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Can someone tell me the positives of this kind of hardcore Islam I mean what do they bring to the table? Really what do they do? They skew the words of the Q'uran and they oppress (at the very least) any nonbelievers. So how do these guys benefit society on the whole?

Any of my lefty friends care to answer that?

You're right.
Let's go bomb the fuck out of them.

Originally Posted by TitoFan

You're right.
Let's go bomb the fuck out of them.

woah there pal, I asked a question....let's attempt to answer it before we go off blowing people up. The positives of hardcore Islam, list them.

Where was the world's concern when our national treasure's were under attack? Didn't care much then, did ya? Didn't think so.

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Originally Posted by El Kabong

Originally Posted by TitoFan

You're right.
Let's go bomb the fuck out of them.

woah there pal, I asked a question....let's attempt to answer it before we go off blowing people up. The positives of hardcore Islam, list them.

Ok, here's the list:








(Psst... we're on the same side on this argument).

Originally Posted by Youngblood

Where was the world's concern when our national treasure's were under attack? Didn't care much then, did ya? Didn't think so.

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Pffft everyone knows Vermont has the best Maple syrup. FREE QUEBEC!!!

Originally Posted by TitoFan

Ok, here's the list:








(Psst... we're on the same side on this argument).

Are we? I mean it seems to me that Obama is down for putting our Allies in positions that leave us in an uncomfortable spot. We allow for Mubarak to be ousted, a guy who evil though he may have been kept the peace with Israel. And we help Libya overthrow Quaddhafi whom although not a friend of ours had learned his lesson in dealing with the US so much so that after 9/11 he was one of the first to jump up and say "I had 0 to do with it" and now Libya is divided and things are looking a bit scarier there. We choose NOT to help Iran who's population is more Western oriented. And we're allegedly giving guns to people in Syria who really don't look like "the good guys"....it's mixed signals and its a bit unnerving

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Originally Posted by Youngblood

Where was the world's concern when our national treasure's were under attack? Didn't care much then, did ya? Didn't think so.

Canada: $30 Million Worth of Maple Syrup Stolen in Quebec | TIME.com

Pffft everyone knows Vermont has the best Maple syrup. FREE QUEBEC!!!

Originally Posted by TitoFan

Ok, here's the list:








(Psst... we're on the same side on this argument).

Are we? I mean it seems to me that Obama is down for putting our Allies in positions that leave us in an uncomfortable spot. We allow for Mubarak to be ousted, a guy who evil though he may have been kept the peace with Israel. And we help Libya overthrow Quaddhafi whom although not a friend of ours had learned his lesson in dealing with the US so much so that after 9/11 he was one of the first to jump up and say "I had 0 to do with it" and now Libya is divided and things are looking a bit scarier there. We choose NOT to help Iran who's population is more Western oriented. And we're allegedly giving guns to people in Syria who really don't look like "the good guys"....it's mixed signals and its a bit unnerving

I meant we're on the same side of the argument as far as not having anything positive to say about extremist Islam.
Do I have to spell EVERYTHING out for you?

Originally Posted by TitoFan

I meant we're on the same side of the argument as far as not having anything positive to say about extremist Islam.
Do I have to spell EVERYTHING out for you?

Maybe you do, I mean what the hell do I know? I'm just some backwards thinking Conservative right?

Originally Posted by El Kabong

Originally Posted by TitoFan

I meant we're on the same side of the argument as far as not having anything positive to say about extremist Islam.
Do I have to spell EVERYTHING out for you?

Maybe you do, I mean what the hell do I know? I'm just some backwards thinking Conservative right?

Whaaaa?
I've never said that.

It is how the rules and laws are applied and interpreted that is the issue. We have seen women being oppressed in Afghanistan but in other Muslim countries women are judges, lawyers and doctors.

Originally Posted by Master

It is how the rules and laws are applied and interpreted that is the issue. We have seen women being oppressed in Afghanistan but in other Muslim countries women are judges, lawyers and doctors.

Hell Benazir Bhutto used to be President of Pakistan....but the Taliban got her as well