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Indonesia says U.S. alienates Muslims
IHT (international) ^
| June 6, 2006
| By Michael R. Gordon (NYSlimes)
Posted on 06/06/2006 6:26:16 PM PDT by xcamel
JAKARTA
The Indonesian defense minister warned the Bush administration on Tuesday that its approach to fighting terrorism was alienating Muslims and that it needed to be more sensitive to local governments.
"In the application of security, including anti-terrorist laws, it's best that you leave the main responsibility of anti-terrorist measures to the local government in question," Juwono Sudarsono said at a news conference as Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld stood by his side.
Sudarsono added: "It's important to us because, as the world's largest Muslim country, we are very aware of the perception, or misperception, that the United States is overbearing and overpresent and overwhelming in every sector of life in many nations and cultures."
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TOPICS: Editorial; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: blowhards; geopolitics; indonesia; jihad
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To: xcamel
Every time one of these sandies faces Mecca they are sticking their butts in my face and home. If it weren't for the Oil companies they'd still be riding camels and eating goat 24/7. Muslims are the excrement of the earth. They can only be redeemed if they become Christians.
To: xcamel
To: xcamel
And what would it take Not to alienate the Muslims?!!!!!
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posted on
06/06/2006 6:53:58 PM PDT
by
malia
(FLIGHT 93 DID MORE TO FIGHT TERRORISM THAN THE WHOLE OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY!!)
To: FlingWingFlyer
"was slow to respond"
One of our local radio stations, K.F.I. has been advertising for donations for the earthquake victims....send your donation to "The Islamic Relief Fund". Of course this makes me laugh.
The only thing I want to send to any organization that has "Islamic" in front of it is bombs....big ones.
To: All
Please feel free to use the
stamp on any terrorist (and wannabe) photos you might come across...
Yep.. it's insensitive... Get Over It.
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posted on
06/06/2006 6:54:58 PM PDT
by
xcamel
(Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
To: devolve; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; Smartass; bitt
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posted on
06/06/2006 6:56:42 PM PDT
by
potlatch
(Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
To: xcamel
No doubt they'd complain about us not liking them complaining too. The only perspective that deserves consideration is theirs. Death to the Infidels is their chant, and they call us arrogant.
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posted on
06/06/2006 6:57:10 PM PDT
by
elhombrelibre
(The MSM is "the propaganda arm of our enemies." - Jack Kelly)
To: xcamel
who freakin cares. In the UK people are taking down the Union Jack because they have gotten threats by fundamentalist muslims, in Canada just read what is happening regarding that, in Germany (my mom just got back) and our poor military men in jails and accused without a far trial and they want us to cry over it
sorry
To: petercooper
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posted on
06/06/2006 6:59:55 PM PDT
by
colonialhk
(sooprize sooprize sooprize)
To: xcamel
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:00:29 PM PDT
by
fhlh
(Polls are for Strippers.)
To: proudCArepublican
They're so used to dealing with our elites, who can't get enough anti-Americanism themselves, that they don't realize our country and our way of life will not indulge their benighted hatred forever.
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:02:23 PM PDT
by
elhombrelibre
(The MSM is "the propaganda arm of our enemies." - Jack Kelly)
To: paul51
When Krakatoa blows up again, let them call the mullahs..
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:03:05 PM PDT
by
sheik yerbouty
( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
To: xcamel
No sh!t Sherlock.
To: dagoofyfoot
I don't know why anyone in their right mind would want to send money to the "Islamic Relief Fund." I'll bet the donations have been pouring in. LOL! I'm with you. I'm PO'd that they think the U.S. is responsible for them anytime they have a tsunami or earthquake. We HAVE to put up with that crap from people in this country. We shouldn't stand for that crap from foreigners.
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:03:41 PM PDT
by
FlingWingFlyer
(DemocRATS! America's Lynch Mob.)
To: FlingWingFlyer
And how much help do they get from the super rich Arabs? Not much. In fact, these clowns blame the Indonesians and say God's sent the natural disasters because they're not good enough Muslims. Of course they don't get mad at the Arabs because they know that would be a waste of time. It's better for the Indonesians to blame America since some of our nit-witted citizens will buy into it.
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:09:32 PM PDT
by
elhombrelibre
(The MSM is "the propaganda arm of our enemies." - Jack Kelly)
To: FlingWingFlyer
Those that are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat it. The muzzies will deny that November 9th, 1938 ever occurred. Such is the pity. Therefore, the musselmen shall fade into obscurity. Or not. They purport that choice is not granted. There are some in this country that will ensure the progress of manifest destiny.
To: potlatch
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:17:34 PM PDT
by
devolve
(fx AMERICANS_KILLED_IN_2003_BY_ILLEGALS FBI-DOJ_REPORT_4380+4745=9125 NO__NUEVO__TEJAS!)
To: xcamel
Tsunami aid and earthquake relief.
How much more alienating can we get?
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:20:10 PM PDT
by
airborne
(Satan's greatest trick was convincing people he doesn't exist.)
To: TexanToTheCore
It doesn't matter how many we saved; we're still the scapegoat for all their perceived problems. They won't accept any responsibility for their fate.
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:21:20 PM PDT
by
elhombrelibre
(The MSM is "the propaganda arm of our enemies." - Jack Kelly)
To: xcamel
Muslims alienate and attack all "infidels".
Stop Jihad Now!
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posted on
06/06/2006 7:23:57 PM PDT
by
Paladin2
(If the political indictment's from Fitz, the jury always acquits.)
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