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Muslims Bali-Hoo Their Idea of Peace
www.chronwatch.com ^ | October 15, 2002 | Marc Rauch

Posted on 10/15/2002 9:46:17 AM PDT by TCSparkman

Muslims Bali-hoo Their Idea of Peace

By Marc J. Rauch Tuesday, October 15, 2002

At first, the news reports this past Saturday said that just a handful of people were victims of terrorist bombings in Bali, Indonesia. By Sunday night, the death toll was up to 188, with another 300 people injured.

The explosions took place in a night life area that is typically frequented by tourists and vacationers. Indonesia is a Muslim country, the most populous Muslim country. It’s not near Israel or the United States. It’s not run by Jews or Americans. There are no 'illegal' Jewish settlements, and I don’t believe that the Indonesians are in a dispute over water rights with any western country. I don’t even think that Ariel Sharon has ever been to Bali.

The bombings still happened, hundreds of human beings were ripped apart.

Reports indicate that a large percentage of the victims are Australian. Recently, Australians have voiced a lot of concern about going to war against terrorism and Saddam Hussein. Apparently they can’t quite understand why the world should be concerned. I guess they feel very protected on their island paradise with their incredibly strict immigration laws. Basically they keep out everyone that is not of white European ancestry.

I like Australia, not because of its exclusionary policies, but because of what it offers. I’ve never been to there, but I dream about going, perhaps even emigrating. They have great surfing, fabulous beaches, and beautiful women. I’m already taken, so I’d just go for the surfing and the beaches. I hope they have tequila in Australia. I really love margaritas, too.

I wonder how many street demonstrations there were in Australia today to protest America’s 'preoccupation' with defeating Islamic terrorism and Saddam Hussein. Probably not that many, although I could be wrong since a lot of Australians are out of work and have nothing else to do (other than surfing, sun-tanning, and making love to their beautiful women). They just collect government assistance. They call it being on the dole. Joining an anti-war protest is a good way to meet sheilas: they call their women sheilas. You’ve probably heard Paul Hogan use that term. They like to be on the dole, go surfing, and chat up sheilas.

But you know this commentary isn’t about Australia or fab beaches or enjoying life with a beautiful sheila. It’s about the taking of life: the wanton, premeditated, unjustified killing, mutilating, and destruction of life. And it took place far, far from the madding war-torn locations that we all normally think of.

I’m not surprised by what happened. I like to think that I’m not surprised by any heinous act that gets committed in the name of Allah. I’m just disappointed, again.

When do the good Muslims in the world step forward? When do thousands and thousands of peace-loving Muslims take to the street to protest the violence? When do they shout out to their murderous brethren, NOT IN OUR NAME!

America’s peace-pukes were so happy to protest our government’s decision to take action against Hussein. They so cleverly wrote petitions and took out newspaper ads and had their sixties-style anti-war protests that all focused around their brand-new NOT IN OUR NAME slogan.

I want to know how much more has to happen before Muslims have had enough atrocities committed in their name, and rise up in protest. I want to know if they’ll ever rise up to protest the senseless slaughter of hundreds and thousands of innocent people. They’re real quick to protest an American or Israeli defensive act. It takes them no time to get out in streets to celebrate the bombing of a college campus, or to dance openly in support of the destruction of the World Trade Centers. Muslims are obviously a demonstrative people. When do they demonstrate against violence that their people commit?

It’s important for me to know this. I may want to take a side trip over to Indonesia one day and I’d hate to get Bali-hooed while there.

About the author:

Marc J. Rauch was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1952, and lived in the metropolitan area until 'emigrating' to the West Coast in the early 80s. He is a multi-award winning TV/film writer, producer, and director, and has been a broadcasting and marketing executive since the 1975. Marc lectures on various subjects concerning broadcasting, new media, and the Middle East at conferences and seminars throughout the U.S. and Europe. In 1994, he authored a book on advertising and has had several business and industry articles published in a variety of related magazines. His political commentaries are regularly published in several print and online publications.


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Will the world now start to see terrorism as a global problem? I fear not, but one can hope.
1 posted on 10/15/2002 9:46:17 AM PDT by TCSparkman
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To: TCSparkman
how much more has to happen before Muslims have had enough atrocities committed in their name, and rise up in protest.

Right on target. Silence = tacit approval. It is way past time and only a handful have spoken up. If you know someone of this faith, tell them. Don't bother to ask, just tell them.

Silence = tacit approval

2 posted on 10/15/2002 9:51:04 AM PDT by RightWhale
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To: RightWhale
That's what I've been saying to all of the "most muslims are peaceful" crowd. If only 10% really are violent then how come the other 90% remain silent?
3 posted on 10/15/2002 9:52:16 AM PDT by inflorida
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To: TCSparkman
Correction - THe world sees terrorism as a global problem.

The USA does NOT. That's the problem.

And this forgets to mention the relevant fact that this will hurt mainly Hinud business owners on Bali.

Something the idiot Chris Matthews neglected to mention last night, either.

DoublePlusGood for the jihadis - Hindus screwed and Aussies dead.
4 posted on 10/15/2002 9:55:51 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: TCSparkman
When do the good Muslims in the world step forward? When do thousands and thousands of peace-loving Muslims take to the street to protest the violence? When do they shout out to their murderous brethren, NOT IN OUR NAME!

Bump that!

5 posted on 10/15/2002 9:56:05 AM PDT by texasbluebell
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To: inflorida
Because the 'moderates' agree with the goals of the jihadis.
6 posted on 10/15/2002 9:56:30 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: texasbluebell
When do the good Muslims in the world step forward? When do thousands and thousands of peace-loving Muslims take to the street to protest the violence? When do they shout out to their murderous brethren, NOT IN OUR NAME!

A lot of innocent, decent people are dying for that to happen...(not holding MY breath!)

7 posted on 10/15/2002 9:58:32 AM PDT by MarineDad
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To: inflorida
They stay silent because they approve!

If this keeps up all civilized nations will be soon forced to outlaw this false religion and deport all the foreign national who are Islamics.

Islam is not a religion -- it is a 'cult of violence, gang rape, torture and murder.' I say go right ahead .... boot them all.

BWAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA!

8 posted on 10/15/2002 9:59:12 AM PDT by ex-Texan
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To: swarthyguy
If the world sees terrorism as a global problem and the U.S. does not, why did it take the U.S. to initiate global action?
9 posted on 10/15/2002 10:02:22 AM PDT by MEGoody
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To: TCSparkman

When do the good Muslims in the world step forward? When do thousands and thousands of peace-loving Muslims take to the street to protest the violence? When do they shout out to their murderous brethren, NOT IN OUR NAME!

LOL!

10 posted on 10/15/2002 10:04:00 AM PDT by ppaul
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To: MEGoody
Because the USA was attacked. Uptothat point, it was considered a regional affair.

Even now, Terrorists in Kashmir are protected by the Pakistanis - our so -called allies.

People wonder why the US won't take on Saudi.

Why we protect Arafat and restrain the Israelis.
11 posted on 10/15/2002 10:09:27 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: swarthyguy
That's close, but not perfectly on-center. "Moderate" Muslims know that the fanatics would be perfectly willing to kill them for any "disloyalty" to Islam.

One of the most telling criticisms of Islam is that it holds that the Qur'an is the literal word of God, dictated by Allah to Mohammed. Therefore it cannot be wrong, and must be interpreted literally. What does it say?

It does not say these things once, but many times.

If you're a liberalized Muslim, with a live-and-let-live attitude toward those of other faiths, you have to keep it to yourself -- because to let on is Istihkfaf, or heresy, and is punishable by death. Those who would carry out the sentence believe that it is God's will, and that they'll be guaranteed places in Paradise for seeing to it.

Try Robert Spencer's book Islam Unveiled. It's a stunner.

Freedom, Wealth, and Peace,
Francis W. Porretto
Visit The Palace Of Reason: http://palaceofreason.com

12 posted on 10/15/2002 10:10:12 AM PDT by fporretto
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"When do the good Muslims in the world step forward?"

Only when they are offered customized suicide bombing vests, free training and use of sniper rifles, or perhaps when they are offered their very own, c-4 laden mini vans... apparently.
13 posted on 10/15/2002 10:11:27 AM PDT by Robert_Paulson2
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To: RightWhale
it is past time to round them all up....

tick tock tick tock...
14 posted on 10/15/2002 10:12:34 AM PDT by Robert_Paulson2
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To: MEGoody
LEt's see.

Tehran 1979 - US does squat.

Beirut - 1984 - US leaves Lebanaon after 200+ marines dead.

Hihackings and kidnappings in the 80's. NO retaliation.

In the 90's WTC, Khobar, African Embassies, USS Cole,

NothinG!

Even now, we leave the Saudis and Pakistanis alone.
15 posted on 10/15/2002 10:12:52 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: fporretto
Agreed. As i've said, the moderates and Secular muslim liberals like Tashbih Sayyed will only flourish after the jihadis and their supporters like the Pakis and the Saudis have been eliminated.
16 posted on 10/15/2002 10:14:42 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: TCSparkman
When do the good Muslims in the world step forward? When do thousands and thousands of peace-loving Muslims take to the street to protest the violence? When do they shout out to their murderous brethren, NOT IN OUR NAME!

Answers: Never, Never, and Never.

Why? Because peace-loving, honorable Muslims are rare birds. And if they speak up, they're dead birds.

17 posted on 10/15/2002 10:16:58 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: TCSparkman
IMO, the Muslim mantra of "it is against Islam to kill innocent people" is meaningless.

Why?

Because to them, NON-Muslims are infidels and deserving of death. Technically, any NON-Muslim is not innocent and it would therefore be okay to kill that person.

Okay, most Muslims would not take this literally and most attempt to get along peacefully with their non-Muslim neighbors. But if it came down to supporting an "infidel" or defending a Muslim, they'd choose the Muslim, even an extremist Muslim. To do otherwise would be to side with the infidel, making themselves deserving of death.

One Muslim on a call-in radio show I was listening to yesterday said that clerics are afraid to speak out, even though he himself said the terrorists were "going against Islam" by killing innocent people and that "most Muslims do not agree with the radicals". Then he babbled about there being "radicals in every religion" and saying it is "not for him to judge what others do, just as he doesn't want others judging his religion". Sheesh. The radio host pointed out that many clerics WERE speaking out about the terrorists, but positively instead of condemningly. The caller could not explain why ordinary Muslims did not collectively condemn the behavior of the jihadists. They can SAY "religion of peace" all they want, but their actions speak louder than words. Or in other words, by their fruit you shall know them.

Matthew 7:15-21 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."

18 posted on 10/15/2002 10:17:26 AM PDT by lsee
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To: Robert_Paulson2
past time to round them all up

Not there yet. That will take time. It's been 13+ months, and the trend is in that direction, but it will take a certain critical density of terrorist acts per unit time or per geographic area to push this to the breaking point.

19 posted on 10/15/2002 10:19:10 AM PDT by RightWhale
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To: TCSparkman
FWIW, I was talking to a guy in the gym this A.M., whom I thought was an Aussie, and gave my condolences. He replied that he was actually from New Zealand. He said the only good thing to come from this was that maybe countries like Australia and New Zealand will become more active and stop letting the U.S do all the work (His words, not mine). When I told him that I thought those guys were always there for us he said that they were, but that Australia is really becoming more liberal and New Zealand doesn't have the resources to help us because they know the U.S will back them so they don't really bother gearing up.
20 posted on 10/15/2002 10:26:57 AM PDT by MattinNJ
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