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In Hartford Thousands of Muslims gather to Celebrate Islam
The Hartford Courant ^ | July 6 .08 | Matt Burgard

Posted on 07/06/2008 9:05:30 AM PDT by ABN 505

"It's not about terrorism or hatred. It's about love," she said. "Being a Muslim is just like being a Christian or a Jewish person. We are all called to treat each other with respect."

The convention, which has taken place in Hartford for the last four years, is expected to draw more than 15,000 people by the time it winds down later today, said Muhammad Rahman, the convention's co-chairman.

He said most of those who have shown up this weekend are Muslims from the East Coast stretching from New England to the Carolinas, though many have traveled from Canada and Texas and other far-off points.

"It's become a very popular family event and that's what we intended," Rahman said. "We want to educate our young people about the true meaning of Islam, as well as help overcome a lot of misperceptions on the part of non-Muslims."

(Excerpt) Read more at courant.com ...


TOPICS: Current Events; Islam
KEYWORDS: dhimmitude; enemywithin; infiltration; islam
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To: RaceBannon

Being a Muslim also means you demand, and get concessions for special privileges in public places (prayer rooms, foot baths, etc.), Neither Jews, nor Catholics have ever asked for these privileges, nor expected them.


21 posted on 07/06/2008 10:03:56 AM PDT by mass55th
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To: ABN 505
ICNA is hosting the event. Interesting group.

Both MAS and ICNA use the internet to spread violent forms of bigotry. MAS is currently propagating material via the internet calling for the murder of Jews and the waging of war against non-Muslims, while ICNA runs a website, Why Islam (WI), where WI leaders and members target Jews and discuss the merits of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Yes, they're just like everyone else...

22 posted on 07/06/2008 10:27:48 AM PDT by Madame Dufarge
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To: ABN 505

The religion of half-truths and violence. A Mooselimb will never tell you the truth regarding what “peace” means: “Every person on the planet is either Muslim or dead.”


23 posted on 07/06/2008 10:45:10 AM PDT by LiberConservative ("Typical" White Guy)
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To: ABN 505
sign in Hartford, CT:

"Welcome to Hartfordistan."

24 posted on 07/06/2008 11:07:50 AM PDT by RightWingTeen (Caution: homeschooled teen with a Brain that works - LIBERALS you can't control me!!)
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To: ABN 505

“It’s not about terrorism or hatred. It’s about love,” she said. “Being a Muslim is just like being a Christian or a Jewish person. We are all called to treat each other with respect.”

And, the muzzie playbook, the koran, tells them it’s just fine, even recommended, to lie to the dhimmis in the furtherance of spreading the rule of Islam.

Nope...I ain’t buyin’ it.

Let them start demonstrating against beheadings, stonings, forced amputations, etc., then, MAYBE, MAYBE we can start to see Islam in a different light.

Islam is a cancer on humanity. Islam has been at war with civilization for over 1400 years. We are now in the latest escalation of that war.


25 posted on 07/06/2008 11:10:03 AM PDT by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion)
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To: ABN 505

Correct! It’s about time you folks just forget about slavery, child rape and mutilation...just get over your false religion and go with the mohammedians.


26 posted on 07/06/2008 11:16:57 AM PDT by rrrod
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To: ABN 505

Islam, Satans pyramid scheme.


27 posted on 07/06/2008 11:17:22 AM PDT by Eye of Unk (The world WILL be cleaner, safer and more productive without Islam.)
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To: bdfromlv

You missed entirely the point I was making. America is the ONLY country where Muslims have assimilated (yes, you can point to exceptions). To totally denounce these americans and demand they “leave” is cutting off your nose to spite your face.

there ae some Muslims ( there is a female author, can’t think of her name who is very very anti-radical Muslim ) who are not yet totally convinced of the radical group.

Or we could just keep saying ‘what part of submit or die don’t you understand “ and never utilize people who speak Arabic, are in our military and work with or for Homeland security ...oh, yes, they are Muslim.


28 posted on 07/06/2008 11:44:01 AM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (WE NEED A TROOP SURGE IN CHICAGO !)
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To: nmh

“It’s not about terrorism or hatred. It’s about love,” she said. “We just love to kill.”


29 posted on 07/06/2008 11:55:06 AM PDT by DPMD (~)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
There are many arabic, irdu, persian, pashtu etc. speakers that are not members of the Ummah and have the same objectives that we as americans do, Lebanese christians, coptic christians, apostates etc.

Just like we didn't use Nazi party members or communist party members when translating communications during war time. PC inclusions of the enemy MUSLIMs so as not to discriminate by religion in planning and communication is stupid at best. Taquiyya is a part of islam that allows a musi to lie about his beliefs if he feels he will be persecuted or not able to carry out his mission. there is no assimilation if it makes you disregard the koran. no one says they have to leave, but would you want a rattle snake sitting/living next to you.

Which one do you want to guard your childrens lives while you work to protect your way of life.

30 posted on 07/06/2008 3:40:09 PM PDT by bdfromlv (Leavenworth hard time)
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To: bdfromlv

I appreciate your reasoned and articulate reply. I am still learning and while I have a healthy fear and anger at Muslims, I still question how is that feeling compatible with the Muslims we are helping in Iraq and are helping us.

I believe there is a divide in Islam, and if the radicals rule, they will define Islam in the most fundamentalist way and the moderates will be killed with the infidels.

I do not consider my position to come from a PC perspective , however thinking that there are Muslims who may feel American identity as well.


31 posted on 07/06/2008 3:58:07 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (WE NEED A TROOP SURGE IN CHICAGO !)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
There is a divide in muslims not islam. Muslims are like many christians, I know of a number of (you know I dont really do this or that and I like pork) But christians/catholics, hindu’s, jews, etc. dont have (Gods Word from the prophet) That says kill apostates and non believers, not call them names or annoy them.

When push comes to shove as a society or Ummah, The (I dont really do that) guys are going to be saying Yeah man what he said, Death to whoever. The religion give you 72 virgins if you die right and everyone important to you is behind the Imam chanting and dying. They have to want to change what their god says to the religion. We can only remove them from our society for our and your kids safety.

The American Identity has nothing to do with what they will do when the representative of their fathers, mothers, grand fathers etc. tells them to kill you the (non believer) for us.

32 posted on 07/06/2008 4:20:40 PM PDT by bdfromlv (Leavenworth hard time)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

July 5, 2008
“Jihad against America obligation of all Muslims”
Wali-ur-Rehman bases this on the Islamic principle that defensive jihad is fard ayn, incumbent upon every individual Muslim, if an Islamic land is invaded.

“’Jihad against America obligation of all Muslims,’” from the Daily Times, July 3 (thanks to Jeffrey Imm):

KHAR: It is incumbent on every Muslim across the world to fight alongside Afghan Muslims against America, Jaish-ul-Islami Pakistan (JIP) Bajaur Agency commander Wali-ur-Rehman said on Wednesday.
Rehman said it was not un-Islamic to go to Afghanistan for jihad and to defend Afghan Muslims in the war against the United States-led allied forces.

Addressing a press conference at an undisclosed location, he said jihad against the US and NATO forces would continue until they (allies) were driven out of Afghanistan.

He attributed the worsening law and order in Pakistan and its Tribal Areas to the flawed policies of President Pervez Musharraf, which had made Pakistan and its Tribal Areas prone to the US-led allied forces’ attacks. He said that America was the major terrorist in the world and the biggest enemy of Islam and Pakistan.

Spies: Rehman said those spying for America would be strictly punished and would be publicly hanged to teach others a lesson.

He said one of the spies arrested following the bombing of a Damadola madrassa in May by the US, had been beheaded. He said the JIP had sentenced him to death under the Islamic laws....

Posted by Robert at July 5, 2008 11:10 AM
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from jihadwatch.com


33 posted on 07/06/2008 5:13:56 PM PDT by bdfromlv (Leavenworth hard time)
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To: bdfromlv

Thanks for the info. I will check out the website.


34 posted on 07/06/2008 7:54:13 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (WE NEED A TROOP SURGE IN CHICAGO !)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

Just here to help and the reason im not a liberal is I always triple check my sources and rarely trust my memory


35 posted on 07/07/2008 4:00:35 AM PDT by bdfromlv (Leavenworth hard time)
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To: ABN 505
actually, most of them are pro American, despite the FBI surveillance etc...

That is why there have been so few attacks in the US, and most of the wanna be jihadis are picked up...because they community isn't backing them.

36 posted on 07/07/2008 7:57:15 PM PDT by LadyDoc (liberals only love politically correct poor people)
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