Bush: War on "Islamic fascists"

Originally posted by FeceMan
I'm having a difficult time in understanding how this was a "ham-fisted" way to put it.

I like to think a little word in times like this.... tact. One can, by way of tact, say a great deal without it having the potential to inflame, incite or insult.

You said you saw it as Bush trying to differentiate between the two - interpretation. He didn't sufficiently explain it, didn't use a great deal of tact (but then he never has) or any of that. Especially when one wonders why Islam should even be coming into it - it is a question of terrorists in general. Fundamentalism in all forms. His attempts are very often hamfisted, as they lack clarity, can easily be taken the wrong way.

feceman, one more time, pay attention:

Originally posted by Darth Kreiger
The truth is a Majority of Islam does support Al Quada, ironically, in most places outside of the Middle East (Chechnya being one of the few) the Muslims arn't supportive of the Terrorists at all, and actually hate them

this isnt about pc, or even the feelings of the muslem community. its simply about not encouraging baseless and unjust hatred of a religion. though the intention (perhaps) is not there, its obvious that a great many people use this as further justification to blame everything on a islam. religion does not belong in the debate. when catholics were bombing protestants in the u.k., religion was never mentioned, and rightfully so. it was just plain terrorism. why is it all of the sudden different when christianity is not involved?

Originally posted by FeceMan
Frankly, I'm surprised no one made a thread about this (unless I missed it). In a speech made by President Bush, he said that the United States was in a war against Islamic fascists, which resulted in...mixed responses by various peoples in the United States. Some agreed, some said that it was inappropriate for him to say so...so what's your take?

Well, what would Bush's reaction be if someone called him a facist?

Originally posted by Nichole
Well, what would Bush's reaction be if someone called him a facist?

Probably laugh and get Cheney to invite him quail hunting...

Seriously, though, are you implying that "fascist" is not an appropriate term with which to designate these radical jihadist groups? I personally think it might be too timid.

Originally posted by Dr. Zaius
Probably laugh and get Cheney to invite him quail hunting...

Seriously, though, are you implying that "fascist" is not an appropriate term with which to designate these radical jihadist groups? I personally think it might be too timid.

No, just the Islam part. Because really it is purely an intellectual addition. Should we care if a terrorist is Islamic or Christian or neither? Or just that they are a terrorist. It is, in uncertain and emotionally provocative times, an unnecessary extrapolation.

from the whitehouse and foxnews:
war on ISLAMIC fascists

Originally posted by Ya Krunk'd Floo
"So people are gettinf tired of hearing about 'Islamic fundamentalists', are they? Hmmm...Let's think up a new term to turn everyone on..."

Smelly Pants Fascists.

Done and done.

Originally posted by BackFire
Smelly Pants Fascists.

Done and done.

accurate, yet vague. what if its taken the wrong way and we end up invading alabama?

what do you think dubya?

Originally posted by PVS
from the whitehouse and foxnews:
war on ISLAMIC fascists

Qutbists would be the best term

can we start a war on American facism?