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Muslim P.R. Flack Ousted After 'Reprehensible' Remarks on Space Shuttle
newsmax ^ | 3/11/2003 | Carl Limbacher

Posted on 03/11/2003 5:19:25 PM PST by TLBSHOW

Muslim P.R. Flack Ousted After 'Reprehensible' Remarks on Space Shuttle

After Eric Erfan Vickers resigned from American Muslim Council, board chairman Yahya Basha wished thanked him for "his contribution to the American Muslim community." Oh, but check out his contribution to the Muslim "community."

"Vickers' tenure as AMC executive director was somewhat rocky, and he reportedly clashed with the board on more than one occasion. The final straw, according to those familiar with the situation, was the statement Vickers issued after the space shuttle Columbia disaster, speculating on whether divine intervention played a role in causing it," United Press International reported today.

Even left-wing extremist Rep. Jerrold "Jabba the Hutt" Nadler, D-N.Y., who "works closely with a number of Arab and Muslim American groups on questions related to civil liberties," was among the congressmen outraged by Vickers' vile remark.

Nadler called Vickers' comments "reprehensible" and urged him to repudiate them and to apologize.

"It is unthinkable that any American would take such perverse pleasure in a tragedy that so greatly affects not only the people of the United States, but also the people of India and Israel," the New York Dem wrote. "[T]o presume that a divine purpose reflects one's own hateful feelings toward the Jewish People is insulting to all people of faith and good will."

A spokesman for American Muslim Council said, astonishingly, that the controversy over the remarks was only a small factor in bringing about Vickers' downfall. Uh, AMC: What the hell else did he do?!


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: amc; muslim

1 posted on 03/11/2003 5:19:25 PM PST by TLBSHOW
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To: TLBSHOW
Introducing Congressional Candidate Eric Erfan Vickers - Vickers Described As `The Most Electable American Muslim Candidate'

Guess not.

2 posted on 03/11/2003 5:26:20 PM PST by Shermy
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To: TLBSHOW

Even left-wing extremist Rep. Jerrold "Jabba the Hutt" Nadler, D-N.Y., who "works closely with a number of Arab and Muslim American groups on questions related to civil liberties," was among the congressmen outraged by Vickers' vile remark.

3 posted on 03/11/2003 5:27:39 PM PST by Paleo Conservative (This space left intentionally blank.)
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To: Paleo Conservative
Nadler's the one wearing glasses.
4 posted on 03/11/2003 5:31:50 PM PST by Fifth Business
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To: TLBSHOW
After Eric Erfan Vickers resigned from American Muslim Council, board chairman Yahya Basha wished thanked him for "his contribution to the American Muslim community."

They got the name wrong.

Didn't Hillary tell us that was the "American Museum Council" when she took their money?

5 posted on 03/11/2003 5:33:35 PM PST by 07055
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To: Fifth Business
Thanks for the clarification.

I'd like to see what Mr. Vickers actually said, though.

6 posted on 03/11/2003 5:34:56 PM PST by Shermy
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To: Shermy
Couldn't find the quote but mirrored that jerk in London, Hamza or Bakri, albeit in a kinder, gentler fashion.

In short, al-lah brought it down because there was unohoos on the crew.
7 posted on 03/11/2003 5:40:48 PM PST by swarthyguy
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To: Sabertooth
ping
8 posted on 03/11/2003 6:42:42 PM PST by TLBSHOW (The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate......)
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To: Fifth Business
Nadler's the one wearing glasses.

One is a slimy piece of worm-ridden filth, while the other is made of latex, KY Jelly, and some servos.

9 posted on 03/11/2003 6:46:42 PM PST by strela ("a' poppin' off at Pop's Sodium Shop")
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To: Paleo Conservative
Which is which?
10 posted on 03/11/2003 10:06:44 PM PST by Valin (Age and deceit beat youth and skill)
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To: TLBSHOW
And yet FBI head Mueller met with these terrorists AGAIN recently - see AMC's site for full text.

My question to you Mr. Mueller: Why are you meeting and lunching with terrorist organizations?

Why do you spout PC psychobabble about 'hate crimes' and 'backlash' while Islam tries to kill us?

What is your agenda and why are terrorists like AMC integral players?

11 posted on 03/11/2003 11:10:09 PM PST by Abar
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