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[Thomas Beckett <thomas AT tbeckett.com>]

P.S.  I especially don't endorse the last 3-4 frames.

At 11:03 PM 6/30/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> There's a lot of information and misinformation out there.  Here's another 
> point of view.
>
> http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/TheTruth11_files/frame.htm
>
> Note:  this is some kind of wierd powerpoint thing that only works in 
> IE.  Apologies to those in MS-free environments.  Oh, and don't view this 
> if you've eaten recently.
>
> TaB
>
> P.S.  I'm not endorsing the site, I don't know much about it.  But the PPT 
> presentation is quite compelling.
>
> At 11:28 AM 6/28/2002 -0700, you wrote:
> > [WARNING: the following content may not be for everyone. use your own
> > discretion] ...oh, and sorry for the 44KB attachment.
> >
> > since the last discussion of the middle east went so well, i figured 
> > folks are
> > just dying to continue that thread...
> >
> > a certain URL popped up in the strangest of places today. the URL is
> > http://islamexposed.com/ and it appeared on an intrusion detection list in
> > australia (ids AT uow.edu.au). of course, this post had nothing to do with
> > intrusion detection and little to do with technology. but it *is* on the
> > internet and since this group has "internet" in the name...
> >
> > the site explains what "being holy" is all about. i wish there was a bit more
> > proofreading and QA on the site, so it could reach a larger audience and 
> > perhaps
> > be taken a bit more seriously. however, i imagine the author is doing the 
> > best
> > he or she can.
> >
> > there actually is a reason for attaching the image. from the beginning of 
> > this
> > fracas, what we have heard about is "islams failure to embrace 
> > modernity." and
> > from the beginning, i have argued that these people have already embraced
> > modernity. framing it in this way is merely an excuse for rationalizing ones
> > insane belief system. or excusing people from their own societal obligations.
> >
> > the picture came from:
> > http://islamexposed.com/Pictures/face-of-Islam.htm
> > and is a perfect example of how delighted these folks are to wear a Nike 
> > t-shirt
> > while idolizing hatred and murder.
> >
> > believe me, this is a very toned down version of something i wrote over six
> > months ago. the most basic ideas revolve around the sorry truth of the 
> > situation
> > - the people who have the means to effect change in their own society would
> > rather spend their money to destroy and revile another culture.
> >
> > another culture that they secretly feed off of, yet publicly decry.
> >
> > how is that satellite tv?? are all 400 channels "muslim-approved?" you're not
> > watching any "Friends" re-runs back there, are you Ahmad??
> >
> > enjoying good medical care? ya know, like, in a HOSPITAL? with, like, 
> > MACHINES
> > and ELECTRICITY? (well, i bet the women don't have access to it).
> >
> > is the Benz driving alright? or does it need a tune-up? you can drive the 
> > Rolls
> > while it is in the shop.
> >
> > are your investments in US real estate paying off? how about your avid use of
> > our educational facilities? are they treating you well on campus? got a good
> > parking spot?
> >
> > and last but not least - SEX. that most reviled and disgusting of acts. 
> > one that
> > should not exist, let alone be made public. are you enjoying Thee Dollhouse
> > visits and the occasional whore? you certainly don't want any records kept of
> > those excursions for fear that you will be stoned when you get home.
> >
> > yeah, the united states is a sh*tbox. we really are causing the downfall 
> > of the
> > world. i just wish those who were so against it had the backbone to abstain.
> >
> > as not to be unfairly slanted against islam, there is also a link to:
> > http://christianityexposed.com/
> >
> > now, we can go back to discussing SUV's and "where to find the best Chinese
> > grocer" -or- we can try to discuss something important. i'm sure someone will
> > want to pick apart my argument. at least an attempt at that would be more
> > palatable than telling me this is a technology list.
> >
> > thanks for reading.
> > dave m.
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