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Title: Petraeus Condemns U.S. Church's Plan to Burn Qurans
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WallStreetJournal
URL Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100 ... 3713504575475500753093116.html
Published: Sep 6, 2010
Author: staff
Post Date: 2010-09-06 11:27:06 by buckeroo
Keywords: None
Views: 339
Comments: 28
By JULIAN E. BARNES And MATTHEW ROSENBERG KABUL—The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan said the planned burning of Qurans on Sept. 11 by a Florida church could put the lives of American troops in danger and damage the war effort. Gen. David Petraeus said the Taliban would exploit the demonstration for propaganda purposes, drumming up anger toward the U.S. and making it harder for allied troops to carry out their mission of protecting Afghan civilians. "It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort," Gen. Petraeus said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. "It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community." Hundreds of Afghans attended a demonstration in Kabul on Monday to protest the plans of Florida pastor Terry Jones, who has said he will burn the Quran on Sept. 11. Afghan protesters chanted "death to America" and speakers called on the U.S. to withdraw its military convoy. Some of the protesters threw rocks at a passing military convoy, although officials told the rock-throwers to stop. Military officials fear the protests are likely to spread beyond Kabul to other Afghan cities. In interviews with various media outlets, Mr. Jones has denied his protest will put troops in danger. Mr. Jones has been denied a permit for the demonstration but has said he plans to go forward with the his protest anyway. More Mr. Jones leads a tiny church of just 50 people, but his threat to burn the Muslim holy book has been condemned around the world and has garnered him international attention. Gen. Petraeus declined to elaborate on precisely what kinds of threats or violence could occur in the wake of such a demonstration. But westerners in Afghanistan have been warned away from restaurants and other public places as tensions arise over the matter. A report in Newsweek, later retracted, that a U.S. interrogator at the Guantanamo Bay prison had flushed a Quran down a toilet set off riots in Afghanistan and elsewhere in the Muslim world. Officials fear that video of a members of Mr. Jones's church burning of Qurans could set off similar violence and stepped up attacks against U.S. troops. Military leaders usually try to distance themselves from politics, so the decision by Gen. Petraeus to speak out to try and stop the burning is unusual. But last year Gen. Ray Odierno, the top commander in Iraq, asked President Barack Obama to stop the release of photos showing the abuse of Iraqi detainees, arguing pictures of Muslims being abused could touch off violence in Iraq and potentially slow down the withdrawal.
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#1. To: buckeroo (#0)
Burn that damn thing, burn it thoroughly, and don't stop. Burn one every day, starting September 11. It is the devil's bible. It mixes in a little bit of truth (The Holy Bible) with lies.
After all the Korans are eradicated, where do we go next?
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
Nowhere. We raise our kids in peace and harmony.
Yeah. Yesterday, the BIG_EVIL of MEIN_KAMPF ..... and then it was the COMMUNIST_MANIFESTO ..... and then it was some other boogieman. Today, you pick on the Koran. And after your own admonition is accomplished, you will find another issue into perpetuity.
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
I say that we should use all of the politicians as kindling to burn all of the priests and rabbis and imams (of whatever sect). Then throw in all of the worlds militaries and authoritarians to keep the flames from going out prematurely so the libtards and others can be added to the flames later. Make it a "eternal lake of fire". They want to burn things? So do I. .
Click for Privacy and Preparedness files I've listened to preachers I've listened to fools I've watched all the dropouts Who make their own rules One person conditioned to rule and control The media sells it and you live the role ~Ozzy Osbourne: Crazy Train
That is because you are afraid; you can't fight on your own haunches.
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
Sure, there's fear. A person would be stupid to not be afraid when you see what's against us. But my motivation is anger, not fear. Fear can be dealt with and used, and later overcome. Anger seeks a release. No release is forthcoming. In fact, it can only build up. The bastards that put us into this mess need to pay. I didn't ask for this shit. And make no mistake; it is shit. .
Click for Privacy and Preparedness files I've listened to preachers I've listened to fools I've watched all the dropouts Who make their own rules One person conditioned to rule and control The media sells it and you live the role ~Ozzy Osbourne: Crazy Train
Start the fires. Maybe we've found a way out of this mess.
I am too full from my Gulf fish o' fillet steaks on this fine LaborDay. In fact, the embers from the earlier BBQ fire are all but extinguished. That was damned good fish, too. YUMMY!
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
You're a well oiled man. buckeroo!
There isn't much to complain about these fine days in early September, is there? We have the Gulf spill all fixed, fishing in the Gulf is back to normal, 62,000 jobs were created in August, the markets are UP across the boards and not one hint of terrorism is around us. You betcha... a damned fine feast we had this fine Labor Day. All is well.
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
Got marshmallows?
Leave the fighting and fretting to the youngins. It's their world and if they can live with the nation as it is, I wish them well. IMO, not a one seems to give a rip about what America was, nor do they care to learn. In 100 years their off spring will be full culturalized into the NWO, and we'll be long gone. So let's toast to days gone by, and to the mess they seem willing to accept! Pass the shrimp please.
Nobody burned Mein Kamph its still in print, and the Communist Manifesto is taught today as received wisdom. I don't advocate book burning. I do advocate kicking an alien culture out. Fuck the muslims.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Speak for yourself, JT; I am here to stay.
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
I sense a wee bit of hypocrisy about your post.
"we ought to lay off the criticism" -- Pinguinite, circa 2010-05-26 22:17:22 ET
You sense nothing but giving up and surrender. That's all you ever advocate. You can have any religion you want. I advocate peacefully selecting, and rejecting, those you like and dislike. I don't advocate book burning, since the marketplace of ideas must always be upheld as the greatest good in society. But if an idea is bad, reject it, kick it to the curb, and laugh while doing it. If you need me to make this monosyllabic, let me know.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
What I find hilarious about all this is, America has been bombing every wedding reception in Kabul for nine years, and they seem OK with that. But some nutbag Florida preacher plans on burning a book, and the camel jockeys go bonkers. Typical of 3rd world, religious psychos.
When are we leaving? Injuns want their country back.
Tom Sawyer, or To Kill a Mockingbird. Maybe the Torah and the Bible would be a productive burning?
"Satan / Cheney in "08" They want to burn things? So do I. I try to be pacifistic, but I applaud your sentiment here.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Prolly what the ladies need anyway.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Proof positive that we are living in a surreal society. As if we needed anymore.
"Satan / Cheney in "08" Stands to reason, your response.
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Most likely. On their terms of course. :)
"The more artificial taboos and restrictions there are in the world, the more the people are impoverished.... The more that laws and regulations are given prominence, the more thieves and robbers there will be." - Lao Tzu, 6th century BC
Do you even know where the word "devil" comes from or what it originally meant? The word comes from the teachings of Zarathustra, who taught that "daevas" (devils) were the false gods worshiped by others. You see, to a Zoroastrian, YOU are the devil. So when you're done burning the koran, feel free to burn a few bibles too
WWGPD? - (What Would General Pinochet Do?)
General, the fundies are Rapture Ready. Your commentary on this matter will only result in glee and cement their determination to insight radicalism everywhere. But, you were happy with their backing of all wars in the ME, so you can't tell them how to go about backing the war effort now. Fundies don't play that way homie.
"The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country. ... We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of." Edward Bernays, Father of Public Relations
magog.web-site.co.il/gog/e_war.shtml magog.web-site.co.il/gog/e_terror.shtml Perhaps Petraeus doth protest too much. It sounds like everything is going according to the plan of the holy talmud [not to mention the CFR and Illuminati ( http://www.apfn.org/apfn/illuminati.htm ) and the holy British Empire ( http://www.jordanmaxwell.com/art...rael/british-israel-2.htm )]. ================== edit: Council on Foreign Relations [CFR] Membership List "...as long as there..remain active enemies of the Christian church, we may hope to become Master of the World...the future Jewish King will never reign in the world before Christianity is overthrown - B'nai B'rith speech http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/luther.htm / http://bible.cc/psalms/83-4.htm
#2. To: echo5sierra (#1)
Burn that damn thing, burn it thoroughly, and don't stop. Burn one every day, starting September 11. It is the devil's bible. It mixes in a little bit of truth (The Holy Bible) with lies.
#3. To: buckeroo (#2)
After all the Korans are eradicated, where do we go next?
#4. To: echo5sierra (#3)
We raise our kids in peace and harmony.
#5. To: buckeroo (#4)
#6. To: PSUSA (#5)
They want to burn things? So do I.
#7. To: buckeroo (#6)
That is because you are afraid; you can't fight on your own haunches.
#8. To: All (#0)
(Edited)
#9. To: Jethro Tull (#8)
Start the fires.
#10. To: buckeroo (#9)
#11. To: Jethro Tull (#10)
#12. To: buckeroo (#0)
My joy over McCain's defeat, is offset by my disappointment over hObama's victory.
#13. To: buckeroo (#11)
#14. To: buckeroo (#4)
#15. To: Jethro Tull (#13)
.... and we'll be long gone. So let's toast to days gone by, and to the mess they seem willing to accept!
#16. To: SonOfLiberty (#14)
I do advocate kicking an alien culture out. Fuck the muslims.
#17. To: buckeroo (#16)
(Edited)
#18. To: buckeroo, 4 (#16)
#19. To: SonOfLiberty (#14)
I do advocate kicking an alien culture out.
#20. To: buckeroo (#2)
After all the Korans are eradicated, where do we go next?
#21. To: PSUSA (#5)
I say that we should use all of the politicians as kindling to burn all of the priests and rabbis and imams (of whatever sect). Then throw in all of the worlds militaries and authoritarians to keep the flames from going out prematurely so the libtards and others can be added to the flames later. Make it a "eternal lake of fire".
#22. To: SonOfLiberty (#14)
Fuck the muslims.
#23. To: Jethro Tull (#18)
What I find hilarious about all this is, America has been bombing every wedding reception in Kabul for nine years, and they seem OK with that. But some nutbag Florida preacher plans on burning a book, and the camel jockeys go bonkers. Typical of 3rd world, religious psychos.
#24. To: bluegrass (#19)
#25. To: tom007 (#22)
#26. To: echo5sierra (#1)
It is the devil's bible.
#27. To: all (#0)
"It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort," Gen. Petraeus said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
#28. To: echo5sierra (#1)
(Edited)
Burn that damn thing, burn it thoroughly, and don't stop. Burn one every day, starting September 11. It is the devil's bible. It mixes in a little bit of truth (The Holy Bible) with lies.
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