- Truth hurts. Deal with it.
Posted on 07/18/2008 4:09:31 PM PDT by Nachum
Riling Muslim leaders, one of John McCain's fellow Vietnam POWs defended the Iraq War Friday by saying, ``The Muslims have said either we kneel or they're going to kill us.''
''I don't intend to kneel and I don't advocate to anybody that we kneel. And John doesn't advocate to anybody that we kneel,'' Col. Bud Day added in a conference call with reporters arranged by the Republican Party of Florida on behalf on McCain.
Muslims and Arab-American groups quickly denounced what they described as the ''bigoted'' comments from Day, a Pensacola resident, Medal of Honor recipient and member of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth attack machine from 2004.
''This is as close to racist as it gets. These are cheap street tactics,'' said Khaled Saffuri, who helped organize Arab outreach for President Bush's 2000 campaign but is now a Libertarian. ``Even if this is called a mistake or a slip of the tongue, it shows a bigger problem with racism. McCain and the Republican party should denounce this.''
(Excerpt) Read more at miamiherald.com ...
‘’This is as close to racist as it gets. These are cheap street tactics,’’ said Khaled Saffuri, who helped organize Arab outreach for President Bush’s 2000 campaign but is now a Libertarian. ``Even if this is called a mistake or a slip of the tongue, it shows a bigger problem with racism. McCain and the Republican party should “KNEEL AND” denounce this.’’
THERE..I FIXED IT
I think Col. Day meant this as being one of those “if the shoe fits” things. The morons residing in this country these days are too sensitive. They need to grow up.
Make room under the McCain bus.
Here comes another one.
Muslims are not a race and yes, Bud is right.
I guess McCain will be apologizing for Bud Day...can’t offend anyone, ya know.
I really am really offended by these remarks by Muslim and Arab-American groups. Oh never mind, I am not allowed to be offended, only they are.
``Even if this is called a mistake or a slip of the tongue, it shows a bigger problem with racism. McCain and the Republican party should denounce this.’’
Either that or it shows a basic understanding of Islamic teachings and history of the past 1,400 years, including very recent history.
Hm. No bias there. Think I will side with the Honorable Col. Day on this.
It seems that when anyone ‘tells it like it is” in regards to Muslims, name calling and personal attacks are then carried out against the spokesperson.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
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Once again, Muslim Americans side with the terrorist radical jihadis.
It can be interpreted no other way.
I wish there was somewhere to go to personally tell khaled to stuff it.
I for one, do not care if the muslms are angry and I care even less, if possible, about who or what angers them.
When are Muslims not angry?
This racist baloney is a bit stale.
Colonel Day will lead the way.
He’s maybe the only one from whom McCain cannot distance himself.
IMHO, the McCain campaign has just gained its moral compass whether they like it or not.
I see this as a stroke of genius, Obama now has to defend the muslims against the Republican machine.
we have been attacked by Muslims starting in the 70s, but it seems no one wants to acknowledge that.
Since when is Islam a race?
It’s about time someone started telling the truth and speaking out in public about the Islamofascists and what their plans for America, Israel, the Jews and Western civilization are. They want us all dead and soon.
Islam is the end of the civilized world.
They’re nothing but a bunch of backwards, barbaric thugs and intolerant fascists of the worst kind.
I am all for keeping Col. Day as the GOP nominee and throwing McCain under the bus.
Here is the audio of what Day said to the Miami Herald.
The comments are much more balanced than reported (what a surprise! /s)
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/nakedpolitics/files/Day.wav
(5.1 MB download)
Well, remember in Obama’s book, he clearly said if the winds shift, he’s on the side of the muslims. Maybe this is the beginning....
...really doesn’t take much to piss off Muslims....
With campaign supporters as overtly ignorant as Saffuri, it's a wonder 43 was reelected. One can only suspect that the more political Muslims are not versed in cultural anthropology.
Until you murdering thugs get down on your knees and beg the forgiveness of the 3,000 innocent people you murdered, I could care less what you think of me or anyone else. You plan to hack your way to world domination by beheading anyone who dares disagree with you, yet you think you can play the victim by invoking political incorrectness? Kiss my #$$, you POS. You have no right to complain about anything.
Countdown until McCain, the self righteous, pandering prig, throws his former friend under the Obama bus for using harsh language:
Ten, nine, eight, seven.......
It has been less than a week since McCain stabbed Phil Gramm in the back, now it’s Bud Days turn to be stabbed in the back. McCain must appease those “moderate”.
“It seems that when anyone ‘tells it like it is” in regards to Muslims, name calling and personal attacks are then carried out against the spokesperson.”
Same with liberals..
I'll second that. Heck not only will I second that, I'd contribute and volunteer for THAT campaign.
Someone tell McLame to get under the bus!
What doesn’t offend Muslims these days....might as well have at it.
Throw a rock into a pack of dogs and the one that hollers is the one you hit...
one more 9/11 type terrorist attack in America and Bud Day will be the least of the muzzies’ problems...
The Lib Reinhard never misses an opportnuity to bash Republicans.
I still don’t understand how having a point of view about a religion can be racist....
Methinks the muzzies are a tad sensitive.
Screw Off, Muslims! We are not going to take your guff and whining ANY MORE. GOT IT??!!
Muslim is not a race.
Khaled Saffuri - I don’t remember any Muslim apologizing to Americans for 9/11. I remember Muslims happily jumping up and down in Palestine/Gaza. I remember some MUSLIM Saudi Prince blaming us for 9/11. I don’t remember any remorse from any Muslim or Muslim country. BTW, if I were you, I’d be too busy making sure that another 9/11 DOES NOT happen in the United States instead of whining about a few ill chosen words.
Col. Bud Day gets it.
There is no “Islamic race” ~ just doesn’t happen.
You notice that Muslims, like leftists, really hate to hear the truth? Why is it that both groups always want to keep what they think and believe so carefully under wraps?
Else they make themselves appear to be disrespecting our heroes, warriors, traditions and customs.
Well, maybe not just "make themselves appear" ~ they did this so automatically and casually that it clearly demonstrated none of these pukes have any business in America.
I have a problem with all this. If American muslems are really Americans then why are they not wanting a successful war against our enemies?Same for Americans of all race.
I have a problem with all this. If American muslems are really Americans then why are they not wanting a successful war against our enemies?Same for Americans of all race.
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