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Muslim Congressman Ellison: Hearing On Radical Islam Is "Scary"

2011-03-08

Scary? Why? Got something to hide?
"Well, it's a disturbing use of a Congressional hearing. I mean, there's awesome power associated with being Chairman of the Committee, being able to investigate and do oversight and to use it to essentially go after a religious minority group, I think it is a scary proposition. I would submit to all Americans that look, could be Muslims today, could be others tomorrow. This is a very bad precedent, and I have actually gone to Congressman King and asked him to broaden the scope of the hearings. He has so far declined."
Broaden the scope? Why? Looking for something to hide behind? Safety in numbers? Trying to broaden the investigation so it doesn't probe too deep?

Posted by:gorb

#7 What the Mohammaden is afraid of is all of the discovery documents that will be made public if this series of hearings is completed - lots of single individual attacks that were thwarted and did not make the national news will come to light.

Posted by: Shieldwolf 2011-03-08 21:09

#6 Scary? Only if you have something to be afraid of or have some undermining agenda Former Congressman Ellison.

Posted by: JohnQC 2011-03-08 16:21

#5 ...and I have actually gone to Congressman King and asked him to broaden the scope of the hearings.

This is the favorite Progressive diversion tactic. It's as predictive as it is simple.

First step is to expand any discussion by introducing seemingly related issues. Initially, this will help to avoid refuting the facts but more importantly it is the gateway to your opponents opinions. Now this next part is key. You must encourage your opponent to comment on those ancillary issues. This usually can be accomplished by making emotionally charged comments or asking loaded questions. Remember, the goal here is to illicit your opponents opinions - not any pesky facts. So if they go back to the facts sometimes a rude interuption, inane chatter, or talking loud will be neccessary. Also, you will need to somewhat anticipate thier opinions and prepare your attack based on irrational grounds. (Phobia, racism, crazy...you know the drill) Finally, question your opponent's intentions by insinuating there is an alterior motive. Wa-La...you've just avoided the original topic and questioned your opponent's credibility all at the same time. And all you we're doing was "broadening the scope" of the discussion. Give it a try? See if you can debate like a Progressive congressman. Who knows, maybe one day, you too, can even be a "journalist" - just like Lawerence .

Posted by: DepotGuy 2011-03-08 14:13

#4 Hmmmm. I always thought Ellison was scary.

Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2011-03-08 12:42

#3 There's also radical Atheist terrorist groups to be investigated... Although they're normally called left-wing groups.

Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2011-03-08 11:12

#2 The dumbasses don't realize that he is giving US Muslims an opportunity to look like non-threatening good citizens.

So if they foul it up and look like a bunch of mud worshiping psychopaths, it is their own damn fault.

Sorry for the steal 'moose but it belongs here too.

This rock worshipper wants to see all those radical Christian, Jewish and Bhuddist terroists investigated too.

Posted by: AlanC 2011-03-08 09:37

#1 Put a two inch thick steel plate in your shorts and tighten your belt if you dont like it.

Posted by: Dribble2716 2011-03-08 01:47

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