Radio Free Republic - The Shrew Interviews Robert Spencer author of Islam Unveiled

Radio Free Republic ^ | March 25, 2003 | The Shrew

[The Shrew]

Join us tonight as The Shrew interviews Robert Spencer author of "Islam Unveiled: Disturbing Questions About the World's Fastest Growing Religion" This should prove to be a fascinating and provocative interview about this highly timely topic.

Additionally, The Shrew interviews Robert Nowacki of the Free Congress Foundation Judicial Review and we will discuss the filibuster of Miguel Estrada!

[dixie sass]

Good interview, TS. Did he ever say why the religion appeals so much to the poor and uneducated?

[The Shrew]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Regards,

TS

[Jhoffa_]

Regarding: "a cult of death"

I see radical Islam more as a political force than a religious one.

I see people using the Koran to get other people to act in a way that benefits them and strengthens and maintains their hold on power.

I do not see the thousands of American Muslims having these problems. Just stupid foreign people who are allowing themselves to be led around by the nose.

[LauraJean]

Good show, I'm glad I listened. I will make sure and listen every week.

[dennisw]

I am very disappointed. Was Spencer on live? If so you blew it!  You got rid of him after 1/2 an hour and it sure seemed he was ready to talk some more. I would have loved to ask a question. 

There's a war going on right now and whoever you have on now could have been delayed. I could care less about Ertstada while there are bullets flying at Americans in a Muslim nation.

[Luis Gonzalez]

This guy drew a distinction between radical and mainstream Islam, and the idiots in this forum heard something else. They have their heads so far up their...convictions, that they can't even hear what's being clearly said.

The guest also blatantly lied...there were NO massive celebrations in the streets of New Jersey (or anywhere in the US for that matter) in the aftermath of 9/11 by Muslims. I dare anyone to provide substantiating evidence to prove me wrong.

He also failed to explain that Usama bin Laden...the Holy Muslim warrior, under Islamic law cannot call for a Jihad anymore than you or I can call Roman Catholics to a Holy Crusade...that has to be done by The Pope.

He claimed that the Koran only gives those who fight against Muslims three choices, he failed to mention that the Koran clearly instructs Muslims to stop fighting once the enemy stops fighting them.

Like any other religion, radicals have twisted its meaning, and used it to create hatred...bin Laden and the Wahhabis are doing just that.

So are some FReepers.

[dennisw]

Now we're on to John Nowacki from the Free Congress Foundation and his view of the Miguel Estrada Nomination!

Who cares! Where is Robert Spencer?

[The Shrew]

I'm sorry you're dissapointed. I probably did blow it! However, I believe that the Estrada nomination is a KEY domestic issue that has national implications! It is an ongoing event regardless of whether bullets are flying and it needs to continue to be in front of the American electorate.

I will have Robert Spencer back. Please post questions here or freepmail me!

Regards,

TS

[Bob J]

Excellent interview Tim. See if you can get that guy back.

[The Shrew]

The guest also blatantly lied...there were NO massive celebrations in the streets of New Jersey (or anywhere in the US for that matter) in the aftermath of 9/11 by Muslims.

The guest didn't lie! I made that assertion! I remember seeing film of that in the 9/11 aftermath. If I am incorrect I will correct my assertion.

Regards,

TS

[The Shrew]

Thanks! So, now will I be targeted by C.A.I.R. for having this guy on!

Regards,

TS

[dennisw]

Trust me. We fail in Iraq and there is no flippin' Estrada.... EVER!  We are in a Muslim nation against all odds and wanted to hear more from Robert Spencer. You list an 800 number and you don't take phone calls? I give you credit for asking Spencer good questions. Other than that  .........

[Victoria Delsoul]

Good going, Shrew!

[Black Agnes]

There were celebrations in the streets of NJ. They were quickly 'hushed up' and relabeled 'incidents of persecution of Muslim citizens'. Well, yeah. Lots of Puerto Ricans got murdered and they took it kinda personally when Muslims celebrated in Jersey City. They were gonna put a beat down on the celebrators until somebody called the cops. Puerto Ricans don't take crap from anybody...much less people that celebrate the death and destruction of their fellow Puerto Ricans...

Friend of mine is a cop in Jersey City that got called to the initial 'disturbance'. Course, he's a nice Catholic so I'm sure he's *lying* to make the Muslims look bad...

[Black Agnes]

Muslims celebrating in NJ on 9/11 ping.

[The Shrew]

Trust me. We fail in Iraq and there is no flippin' Estrada.... EVER!

Fair Criticism! I appreciate the input. I've gotten alot of that tonight! ;-)

I'll make sure I get Robert Spencer back on air, Or perhaps Luis can give him more time and better questions than I did!

Regards,

TS

[TLBSHOW]

sorry but he knows and said nothing good about Islam because there is nothing good to say about it.

[GirlShortstop]

So, now will I be targeted by C.A.I.R. for having this guy on!

I know you can count on many (those who don't bury their head in the sand and gobble up PC) to support you TS.  Should it come, wear the muhammaden smear as an insignia of honor!  ;-)

[The Shrew]

Thank you for your kind comments Ladies!

Regards,

TS

[TLBSHOW]

It was a great show and filled with truth from Spencer he never lied like one poster said he did.