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2003-05-08 Europe

France Envisions a Citizenry of Model Muslims

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Posted by Omer Ishmail 2003-05-08 12:27 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 keep on dreaming my heart bleeds for the french. ha.

Posted by donner 2003-05-08 01:34:16|| [ms] 2003-05-08 01:34:16|| Front Page Top

#2 I seem to recall hearing 11,000 Frankislamofascists jeer Sarkozy - the human doormat who manages homeland affairs for the pre-plucked gallicians - when he addressed them on the patriotics of un-veiled women.

Posted by Anonon 2003-05-08 06:10:35|| 2003-05-08 06:10:35|| Front Page Top

#3 I see they managed to squeeze blame for the JEEWWWSS into the last sentance. And to think I was under the impression this article was about France's efforts to integrate Muslims into their society.

How typically French.

Posted by Scooter McGruder 2003-05-08 10:07:34|| 2003-05-08 10:07:34|| Front Page Top

#4 I think the headline's backwards. Shouldn't it be
"Muslims Envision a Citizenry of Model Frenchman"?
Frogistan. It's closer then you think.

Posted by tu3031 2003-05-08 10:50:58|| 2003-05-08 10:50:58|| Front Page Top

#5 Maybe we could start with a Citizenry of Model Frenchmen. Oxymoron Alert!

Moveable arms and legs! High strength plastic! Very high detail to say nothing of being physically correct! Collect the entire set! New models every month! New bobble-head versions available!

Posted by john 2003-05-08 10:53:24|| 2003-05-08 10:53:24|| Front Page Top

#6 I am the very model of a modern muslim jihadi,
I've information chemical, koranic, and karate...

Posted by Penguin 2003-05-08 10:57:26|| 2003-05-08 10:57:26|| Front Page Top

#7 Bravo, Penguin! Nice parody of Gilbert & Sullivan.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-05-08 11:16:45|| 2003-05-08 11:16:45|| Front Page Top

#8 I look forward to the graffiti of the 21st century: Algeria out of France now!

Posted by Mark IV 2003-05-08 11:55:34|| 2003-05-08 11:55:34|| Front Page Top

#9 Shouldn't it be "Muslims Envision a Citizenry of Model Frenchman"? Frogistan

heheheheheheheh

Posted by g wiz 2003-05-08 12:07:15|| 2003-05-08 12:07:15|| Front Page Top

#10 Folks, we are all of good humor and wit, and that is great, but what is happening to France is a free introductory offer of what can happen to anyone's country when the Imams and their flocks want to come into one's country and not assimilate, and the host appeases. We are watching a host being devoured by its parasite. We can say poetic justice for France, but we better be watching our sixes, too.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-05-08 14:16:05|| 2003-05-08 14:16:05|| Front Page Top

#11 Al-Aska Paul. (Peace be upon you).
That's my point. They DON'T assimilate. The religion won't allow it. It's their way or no way. And if you don't like it, be prepared to fight for your life because they don't take "no" for an answer very well.

Posted by tu3031 2003-05-08 14:30:47|| 2003-05-08 14:30:47|| Front Page Top

#12 Of course, when the Euros wake up, it'll be a different story. What ever happened to all those Albigensians? How's Jan Huss doing these days? Maybe I'll stop by and ask an Arian bishop, down in Barcelona. He's probably discussing important stuff with the Moriscos right now...

Posted by Fred 2003-05-08 14:56:06|| 2003-05-08 14:56:06|| Front Page Top

#13 Here are some thoughts on assimilation. If a newly (or even relatively newly, i.e., 10-20 years) arrived Arab/Muslim man sends his kids to the local public school, they'll be OK. He sends them to a religious one (like the Universal School at 93rd and Harlem in a Chicago suburb, think is Bridgeview, mosque right next door), watch out. I visited that mosque a decade ago on several occasions and did not like hearing the usual Jew/press/Israel conspiracy theory spiel.

I think, correct me if I'm wrong, this is the mosque Sidi Arnaout has been affiliated with. Mr. Arnaout was charged in 2002 to money laundering/Bosnian/Afghan/met-Osama-long-time-ago shennanigans. Had been under surveillance for several years. Patrick Fitzgerald, the Northern District of Illinois fed prosecutor and prosecutor in NYC of '93 WTC bombers, nailed his ass. Arnaout plea bargained a 20-year sentence after denying everything initially.

OTH, my favorite car mechanic is from Jerusalem and has been here for about 15 years. Was previously in UAE. He's set up a nice business, takes my checks eventhough his policy is not to accept them. His sons all play Little League, love the Cubs and Bears. He prays, fasts during Ramadan, but has calendars all over his shop of some VERY hot-looking chicks straddling tires and hood ornaments. He's OK by me and I got no problem that he's got his own opinions on ME. He was actually happy we took out Baathists. Visiting his shop is my Arab cafe fix.

So, I don't know. It's a tough nut to crack figuring out who's honest and who's not. My suggestion is for Rantburgers to talk to these guys in a friendly way, get to know them and make own judgements.

Posted by Michael 2003-05-08 15:42:54|| 2003-05-08 15:42:54|| Front Page Top

#14 Govt's cannot make a people assimilate, this is done at the culture/social level. There thousands of muslims who live happy and propersous lifes in the US. Why because our govt does not force people to something they are not. These people are welcomed by the communites they live and end up being decent, hard working people who just happen to read the Koran instead of the bible. Is this the case 100% of the time , no but you do not hear any stories of people who have lived here for years going on suicide missions.

Posted by Dan 2003-05-08 18:11:50|| 2003-05-08 18:11:50|| Front Page Top

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