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Salman Rushdie says VP pick Palin is 'a joke'
timesofindia.indiatimes.com ^ | October 13, 2008 | AFP

Posted on 10/13/2008 1:03:11 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper

LONDON: British author Salman Rushdie branded US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin as a "joke" Sunday and said naming her as Republican John McCain's running mate was a "colossal misjudgement".

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TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: india; morequalifiedthanbho; palin; palinmorequalified
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Why doesn't he say that in Iran?
1 posted on 10/13/2008 1:03:11 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

isn’t there still a fatwah or something out on him for his book?

it’s hard for me to believe that he was married to padma (top chef). i wonder what they had in common?


2 posted on 10/13/2008 1:04:47 AM PDT by machogirl (i)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

> Salman Rushdie says VP pick Palin is ‘a joke’,

Actually the joke is that after 10 years, you’re still in hiding from the skeery Mooslums. Now that’s funny.


3 posted on 10/13/2008 1:09:05 AM PDT by max americana
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To: Berlin_Freeper; All

For the life of me why does anyone give a rats As* what Rushdie or for that matter what any Brit says. A good rule of thumb for getting things correct is to ask a Brit for advice and then do opposite of what they say. Then you will have a good chance of being correct.


4 posted on 10/13/2008 1:12:23 AM PDT by truthguy (Good intentions are not enough!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Her beliefs and her son is fighting in your ‘hood allowing you to say ignorant things like that, sir.


5 posted on 10/13/2008 1:13:22 AM PDT by rvoitier (Democrat--gateway ideology to Communism / It's the Revolution, Stupid!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Here is a “joke”...

Supporting Obama who is intent on meeting with and legitimizing Terrorist Ahmadinejad in the international community, and is the same guy that wants to murder you for writing a book.

Talk about “colossal misjudgement”.

6 posted on 10/13/2008 1:13:49 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper (Liberal anti-US Obama win would be the first time I am ashamed of my country.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

It’s all about abortion. It’s always all about abortion.


7 posted on 10/13/2008 1:13:55 AM PDT by Question_Assumptions
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To: rvoitier
Besides, it's Biden making everyone laugh.

Stand up, Salman!

8 posted on 10/13/2008 1:14:46 AM PDT by rvoitier (Democrat--gateway ideology to Communism / It's the Revolution, Stupid!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper
Hey, Salman. We don't really care what you think.

You come from a loser country that is capitulating to Islam.

So, bite me.

9 posted on 10/13/2008 1:16:37 AM PDT by Allegra ( One bad ACORN DOES spoil the whole bunch.)
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To: max americana

He continues to write and be published, and makes numerous appearances to promote his books, as well as appears on television shows frequently. I’d hardly call him “in hiding”.


10 posted on 10/13/2008 1:20:38 AM PDT by Crystal Cove
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To: Berlin_Freeper

I wonder what Margaret Thatcher, who employed the British security services to save the Salman Rushdie who despised her, thinks of Gov. Palin.


11 posted on 10/13/2008 1:22:33 AM PDT by untenured
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Actually John Mccain is a joke. and salman your book, satanic verses was so much drivel, but I like the fact it infuriated the muzzies.


12 posted on 10/13/2008 1:24:18 AM PDT by 09Patriot
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To: untenured

Salman Rushdie is a typical weasel leftist — happy to cower behind the protection of people who understand something about defending our freedoms — meanwhile he works with his band of termites to undermine the entire structure of freedom.

Go to Iran, Rushdie and see how long you last there — we’re tired of protecting your flabby butt when you are so obviously unworthy of the freedom you don’t deserve.


13 posted on 10/13/2008 1:25:35 AM PDT by Enchante (America: has Obama told you about his "New Party" that sought to spread SOCIALISM??)
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To: machogirl

WOW!! What a man. Is he still hiding under his bead? Talking about throwing a rock on a hornets nest and running. If I knew where he was I think I’d call the folks at the mosque.


14 posted on 10/13/2008 1:26:22 AM PDT by personalaccts (Is George W going to protect the border?)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Yawn.....

For someone who wrote a book that STILL has people trying to kill him, I’m SO going to take HIS advice!

Oh and word of wisdom to Mr. SALMONELLA.... “check out what the good Governor did for Alaska in 18 months!”

As for firing ole’ Walt. He was disliked BEFORE she became the Governor! I lived in Alaska for 9 years. Still know a ton of people up there. He NEVER liked taking “orders” from women. As to Trooper Wooten, he’s a dangerous guy to be in a trooper car! And, if he was threatening my dad or father in law, taking a Taser gun, shooting Moose from his squad car (without a license), drinking on the job (again in the squad car) all tells me he’s ONE LOOSE CANNON. And that’s only a tip of the iceberg with regard to him. He did some nasty stuff to Gov. Palin’s sister, which is why she left him. Todd Palin was trying to protect his family. A dead father in law, or nephew would have been hard to live with.

She/ Gov. Palin couldn’t approach the personal stuff, so he and some staff members asked Monegan to do something about the loose cannon making threats and doing unthinkable acts.

But the weanie that he is, didn’t like that! Boo hoooooo

A Governor can remove any Department heads at her choosing when she comes on board. It’s too bad she didn’t get rid of that dirt ball on the git go. NO ONE like him.

Well, except our author in hiding perhaps! LOL

LOL


15 posted on 10/13/2008 1:30:43 AM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife ( VOTE McCain - Palin! It's time for the Mavericks and REAL- HONEST change!)
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To: 09Patriot

McCain is no joke. You will rue the day you said that if Obama wins. I hope you watched Sean Hannity tonight. And you realize the deaths on his hands in Kenya!


16 posted on 10/13/2008 1:32:49 AM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife ( VOTE McCain - Palin! It's time for the Mavericks and REAL- HONEST change!)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Who gives a flying *boop* what Salman Rushdie thinks?


17 posted on 10/13/2008 1:34:40 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows ("Poisoning the customers is bad for business." --Quark, *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Salman Rushdie is hiding from Muslims who want him dead.

Obama is a Muslim.

Obama wants to make friends with all Muslims, including those wanting to kill Salman Rushdie.

Stupid Rushdie. He wants Obama in office.

Some people are just too stupid to live.


18 posted on 10/13/2008 1:36:25 AM PDT by CodeToad
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To: CodeToad

Another Euro-Islamic heard from.


19 posted on 10/13/2008 1:37:36 AM PDT by stocksthatgoup (`Pontius Pilate voted "Present")
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Rushdie should stick to writing novels critical of islam....


20 posted on 10/13/2008 1:52:04 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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