Yes, Harley. Your comment is indeed a fail.As for the cartoon, we don’t need to go there with the growing number of mass shootings. The US is no stranger to terrorism perpetrated by its own citizens. The Oklahoma City bombing was carried out by Americans against their own country, and let’s not forget about the Unibomber. Then there is all the nastiness that was carried out during the civil rights movement and before that. Lynchings, cross burnings, and setting churches on fire were acts of terrorism.
And the Atlanta Olympics bombing? That was Muslim terrorists? Right?Nope. Homegrown Pro-life, Anti-Gay, white dude.The US has had more bombings by Right-Wing “Conservative” Extremists than by Radical Muslim groups. So any new bombing must be made by… “Radical Muslim Groups: They’re just trying to catch up!”
Well Jim, Most Americans do not target other Americans. You are correct; however, you forgot to mention it’s the deranged Americans who can always find ways to get a gun who kill other Americans.
I don’t know who ever said Americans don’t target Americans – we all know that sadly, it’s true. But evidence so far shows that it’s mostly extremist Muslims who do use this kind of bomb. So if Morin’s suggesting we’re bigots if we look into the involvement of extremist Muslims (& don’t forget that extremist Muslims don’t exactly advertise their extremism; they try to say and appear that they’re mainstream), it makes no sense. Why even waste time drawing this toon?
Unfortunately the sad truth is we will be hit again. It will happen sooner or later. It will probably be sooner than later.
There are two reasons why we will be hit again. First, we have a determined enemy who hates us. Second, we have a government that is not committed to protecting America.
It is a pretty safe bet right now that this attack was carried out by an Islamist. It was a well-coordinated attack. In its publication, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula called for just this kind of attack.
Do you honestly think liberals speak more hate towards others than the “others” speak towards liberals? I could name many commenters on here that express extreme hate, including you with this comment.
“Jim, I don’t recall anybody claiming that Americans don’t target other Americans. Perhaps for Oaklaoma City, but not since then.”
Colorodo Batman shooting, Sandy Hooks, the First Responder Sniper. Yup, Americans don’t target other Americans.
“So will liberals now call for background checks before people are allowed to buy a pressure cooker?”
A pressure cooker’s intended purpose is cook food under pressure. A gun, on the other hand, is intended to hurt, maime, or kill another individual and thus it is regulated. Your question is as silly as arming elementary students with guns to fight off crazies who enter their school armed.
“I expect it is a muslim. You should bet with the odds.”
The Oklahoma bomber was Tim McVay. I was talking to a black inmate at the penitentiary where I worked at the time and we were discussing it. I said Middle East terrorists? and he said “no, Miss Sue, the white folks did this one.” I think the Militia did this one.
Dtroutma almost 11 years ago
Valid point indeed, Mr. Morin.
Jason Allen almost 11 years ago
Yes, Harley. Your comment is indeed a fail.As for the cartoon, we don’t need to go there with the growing number of mass shootings. The US is no stranger to terrorism perpetrated by its own citizens. The Oklahoma City bombing was carried out by Americans against their own country, and let’s not forget about the Unibomber. Then there is all the nastiness that was carried out during the civil rights movement and before that. Lynchings, cross burnings, and setting churches on fire were acts of terrorism.
Stormrider2112 almost 11 years ago
Correction: suicide.
Tue Elung-Jensen almost 11 years ago
Its still a gun death.
Nebulous Premium Member almost 11 years ago
And the Atlanta Olympics bombing? That was Muslim terrorists? Right?Nope. Homegrown Pro-life, Anti-Gay, white dude.The US has had more bombings by Right-Wing “Conservative” Extremists than by Radical Muslim groups. So any new bombing must be made by… “Radical Muslim Groups: They’re just trying to catch up!”
nanellen almost 11 years ago
Well Jim, Most Americans do not target other Americans. You are correct; however, you forgot to mention it’s the deranged Americans who can always find ways to get a gun who kill other Americans.
Loco deSane almost 11 years ago
race, religion, sex, etc do not matter in the case of someone who kills someone else….they are all classified as murderers.
David Riedel Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Timothy McVey.
SClark55 Premium Member almost 11 years ago
I don’t know who ever said Americans don’t target Americans – we all know that sadly, it’s true. But evidence so far shows that it’s mostly extremist Muslims who do use this kind of bomb. So if Morin’s suggesting we’re bigots if we look into the involvement of extremist Muslims (& don’t forget that extremist Muslims don’t exactly advertise their extremism; they try to say and appear that they’re mainstream), it makes no sense. Why even waste time drawing this toon?
Simon_Jester almost 11 years ago
Unfortunately the sad truth is we will be hit again. It will happen sooner or later. It will probably be sooner than later.
There are two reasons why we will be hit again. First, we have a determined enemy who hates us. Second, we have a government that is not committed to protecting America.
It is a pretty safe bet right now that this attack was carried out by an Islamist. It was a well-coordinated attack. In its publication, Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula called for just this kind of attack.
Judson Smith, Tea-Party Nation
http://www.teapartynation.net/the_attack_on_boston
Smith later goes on to say we need the “Reagan Strategy.” Does that mean he thinks we should sell MORE missile parts to Iran?
Mythreesons almost 11 years ago
Do you honestly think liberals speak more hate towards others than the “others” speak towards liberals? I could name many commenters on here that express extreme hate, including you with this comment.
Leticia Shelley almost 11 years ago
Except for 911 (if you believe the rhetoric) all domestic “terrorist” actions were all committed by Americans…
Just trying to understand why do we hate each other so much to cause this kind of pain…
d_legendary1 almost 11 years ago
“Jim, I don’t recall anybody claiming that Americans don’t target other Americans. Perhaps for Oaklaoma City, but not since then.”
Colorodo Batman shooting, Sandy Hooks, the First Responder Sniper. Yup, Americans don’t target other Americans.
“So will liberals now call for background checks before people are allowed to buy a pressure cooker?”
A pressure cooker’s intended purpose is cook food under pressure. A gun, on the other hand, is intended to hurt, maime, or kill another individual and thus it is regulated. Your question is as silly as arming elementary students with guns to fight off crazies who enter their school armed.
“I expect it is a muslim. You should bet with the odds.”
And your proof is….
deadheadzan almost 11 years ago
The Oklahoma bomber was Tim McVay. I was talking to a black inmate at the penitentiary where I worked at the time and we were discussing it. I said Middle East terrorists? and he said “no, Miss Sue, the white folks did this one.” I think the Militia did this one.
Newshound41 almost 11 years ago
Atlanta Olympic bombing, as previously mentioned.
writchey1 almost 11 years ago
People kill people…I have NEVER EVER seen a gun of any type just up and shoot someone on its own.
Dtroutma almost 11 years ago
Just a note: committing suicide, with a gun or not, is legally considered a criminal homicide.