Rep. John Shadegg (R) of Arizona
Rep. Paul Broun (R) of Georgia
Rep. Trent Franks (R) of Arizona
What do these four Representatives have in common, other than the unfortunate choice in parties? They have all come out earlier this past week accusing CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) of planting spies in the House and Senate as interns and pages. So um, who are they supposed to be reporting back to? Oh no, not al Qaida! Because obviously no political action group secure coveted internship positions for their youth so that god forbid these kids could grow up to become politicians themselves! Oh wait, I thought thats what democracy and activism were called.
These charges, not only picked up by the right wing media, eager to disseminate some much wanted vitriol, but have also resulted in CAIR receiving death threats. Now given the record of inflammatory and racist remarks that ALL four of these Republicans have indulged in in the past, I wouldn't normally pay to attention to their nonsense, unfortunately i've been roped into caring by friends/family who make it a point to show me every day how America hates Muslims- and of course I know there are people in this society who want to annihilate Islam, but I like to think/believe that they are a very LOUD minority- kind of like al-Qaida, or the Tea Party Activists.
But I digress, these charges are founded on a so called CAIR "memo" gathered by Chris Gaubatz, son of Dave Gaubatz- the co-author of the "Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld That's Conspiring to Islamize America." Very credible source. Obviously. No bias there. Remember Rep. Myrick, of North Carolina? She wrote the forward to this book. What happened to the days when Representatives would actually be DAMAGED by these kinds of associations?? I miss those days.
What the hell has happened to the Republican party? They used to actually have interesting arguments- not necessarily my viewpoint, but not CRAZY either! Now they seem to be the party of bigots spreading their hate of people who don't look/act like them or who don't hold the same "ideals" (yaaay for guns) as them. And all justifying it by claiming "Its in the constitution!", apparently these men/women have forgotten the whole point of the GD constitutioN! The pursuit of religious freedom! The chance for EVERYONE to pursue happiness!! But I guess, what can I expect from the party who voted FOR rape.
I'm sorry all of you Republicans out there, because I wasn't born white/christian/conservative- and apparently i'm not "American" enough for you.
CAIR's mission statement: CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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I really don't know anything about this but I keep seeing articles linking CAIR to Hamas. Weird!
ugh.
I do not understand this enough to have a strong stance.
But what I would say:
"But I guess, what can I expect from the party who voted FOR rape."
That type of statement is not going to win people over to your argument.
This wasn't about getting people to agree with me- it was me venting. Also since the vote on the rape bill had just happened
YO Snake Charmer
I know you're a SUPER democrat (and you've been one as long as I've known you)
but in my opinion you're being WAAAAY TOO HARSH on the republican party.
I disagree with your opinion of them.
And I know you're venting more than anything else, I can tell you're angry voice when I see it.
But I agree, the things those four republicans are doing does disgust me.
Oh and I have no clue what rape bill you're talking about....
no idea x
It is amazing how short sighted we can become.
I'm so confused.
Point of clarification: the rape bill is a bill the Republicans voted on which does not allow employees of contracting companies to pursue lawsuits against fellow employers who rape them. Summary: they are condoning rape for the best interests of the contracting companies that the US gives billions of dollars to on no bid contracts in Iraq & Afghanistan
This bill was formed after a former KBR employee was gang-raped by her co-workers and was not allowed to get justice (talk about it, go to court, etc) due to the fine print in her contract disallowing such action by any employees.
Regarding CAIR - CAIR campaigns awareness, something we need in this country in these trying times. I don't believe those four Republicans appreciate the long-term effect of their actions. By shining this kind of unwarranted light on CAIR they are shining a malicious light on campaign efforts throughout the states. To them I say think before you accuse, you might regret what you wish for.
I love, love, love this post. I completely respect your frustration at the radical ideals that create fear in this country. I agree that the republican party with all of it's tea bagging and protests has lost credibility and control. I am glad you don't hate Americans and I for one love to see a young muslim culture helping us all to unite.
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