Should we not praise Hamas?

2009-08-16 08:37:48

#1

ATG: Banned; +5,233|6818|Global Command

http://jta.org/news/article/2009/08/16/ … ng-22-dead

Seems they learned quickly that Sharia Law is not a good idea. I think this is awesome and they should be given a little credit.

2009-08-16 13:32:23

#2

nickb64: formerly from OC (it's EXACTLY like on tv)[truth]; +77|5900|Greatest Nation on Earth(USA)

I can't believe I'm saying this, but, good job Hamas...

Did some good for a change...

2009-08-16 13:47:21

#3

Pug: UR father's brother's nephew's former roommate; +652|6831|Texas - Bigger than France

This website always amazes me on what news agencies people pay attention to. And, I think its great that people do so.

Anyhow, this is good. It would be better if there was another outcome without dead bodies...

2009-08-16 14:18:23

#4

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|6288|The Mitten

Is the enemy of my enemy my friend?

EE (hats

2009-08-16 17:18:08

#5

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6694|North Carolina

Praising a group for having some common sense seems a bit much, but I guess common sense is pretty uncommon for these people.

2009-08-16 17:19:59

#6

CameronPoe: Member; +2,925|6844

Kind of but not really. Hamas deliberately target civilians and took over a portion of Palestine through force. When they start fighting with some honor and join forces with Fatah I'll offer them some respect.

2009-08-16 17:21:13

#7

ghettoperson: Member; +1,943|6938

Turquoise wrote:
Praising a group for having some common sense seems a bit much, but I guess common sense is pretty uncommon for these people.

I don't know about that - despite what the name suggests - common sense is surprisingly rare.

2009-08-16 17:22:02

#8

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6826|Long Island, New York

Where's mafia to tell us he thinks Hamas are freedom fighters and heroes?

2009-08-16 17:24:21

#9

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6694|North Carolina

ghettoperson wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
Praising a group for having some common sense seems a bit much, but I guess common sense is pretty uncommon for these people.
I don't know about that - despite what the name suggests - common sense is surprisingly rare.

Touche... but especially so in certain parts of the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

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2009-08-16 17:26:18

#10

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6826|Long Island, New York

Where's mafia to tell us he thinks Hamas are freedom fighters and heroes?

This doesn't excuse anything they've done over the years.

Pretty much:

CameronPoe wrote:
Kind of but not really. Hamas deliberately target civilians and took over a portion of Palestine through force. When they start fighting with some honor and join forces with Fatah I'll offer them some respect.

2009-08-16 17:38:17

#11

Roger Lesboules: Ah ben tabarnak!; +316|6866|Abitibi-Temiscamingue. Québec!

I dont quite know everything about that middle east war so pardon me and correct me if im wrong but.

Hamas is against the beating of woman for stupid reason and such, a.k.a the Sharia?

If yes then its a good move from them...but its far from enough to repay what they did.

2009-08-16 22:58:32

#12

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6963|Canberra, AUS

Hamas =/= al-Qaeda. They are much more a resistance movement than a terrorist movement - their only concern is Israel, and we only come into their thought processes because we help Israel.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2009-08-17 02:13:22

#13

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,817|6395|eXtreme to the maX

Hamas are 'relatively' moderate, although Israel has successfully tarred them with the Islamic nutball brush.
Since they are an exact mirror of Israel no-one should gripe.

Fuck Israel

2009-08-17 03:04:15

#14

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6963|Canberra, AUS

Hamas to the best of my knowledge has never adopted extremist Islamic ideology. Aside from trying to blow up Israel much of what they do is what we would call humanitarian work - provide food, housing, education, healthcare etc.

Probably why they remain so popular despite being responsible for many, many, many Palestinian deaths.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2009-08-17 04:03:11

#15

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6700|'Murka

CameronPoe wrote:
Kind of but not really. Hamas deliberately target civilians and took over a portion of Palestine through force. When they start fighting with some honor and join forces with Fatah I'll offer them some respect.

This.

Whether they are an Islamic extremist group or not...they still endorse terrorist activities.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

2009-08-17 05:47:01

#16

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,817|6395|eXtreme to the maX

FEOS wrote:
they still endorse terrorist activities

As does Israel.
If the real Islamic nutjobs get going in Palestine then it could get much worse.

Fuck Israel

2009-08-17 05:51:56

#17

some_random_panda: Flamesuit essential; +454|6679

I don't really think praise is in order. This group essentially declared independence with Sharia law and were then put down. I wouldn't say Hamas has decided Sharia law is bad, only never pursued it..

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2009-08-17 05:54:39

#18

Spark: liquid fluoride thorium reactor; +874|6963|Canberra, AUS

Dilbert_X wrote:
FEOS wrote:
they still endorse terrorist activities
As does Israel.
If the real Islamic nutjobs get going in Palestine then it could get much worse.

Here we go again...

I don't really think praise is in order. This group essentially declared independence with Sharia law and were then put down. I wouldn't say Hamas has decided Sharia law is bad, only never pursued it..

I think they have, because Sharia law would, in itself, directly challenge the totality of their authority over the Gaza strip.

The paradox is only a conflict between reality and your feeling what reality ought to be.
^{~ Richard Feynman}

2009-08-17 09:47:16

#19

M.O.A.B: 'Light 'em up!'; +1,220|6512|Escea

Dilbert_X wrote:
FEOS wrote:
they still endorse terrorist activities
As does Israel.
If the real Islamic nutjobs get going in Palestine then it could get much worse.

https://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w235/N1teShift/MGXQLZXQJTWV4WU2QSL4AG33ASQM6NIH.jpg

2009-08-17 09:58:09

#20

loubot: O' HAL naw!; +470|6867|Columbus, OH

An organization that teaches children hate and martydom, especially through their state sponsored TV, has a long way to go to be praised for any thing.

2009-08-17 14:53:00

#21

Lotta_Drool: Spit; +350|6472|Ireland

Islam is a religion of peace.

2009-08-17 20:51:59

#22

Red Forman: Banned; +402|5689

Lotta_Drool wrote:
Islam is a religion of peace.

2009-08-18 10:58:41

#23

destruktion_6143: Was ist Loos?; +154|6915|Canada

This debate is a vicious circle. every month there is going to be a 15 page thread of Palestine vs Israel.

*sigh*

2009-08-18 11:00:09

#24

Red Forman: Banned; +402|5689

destruktion_6143 wrote:
This debate is a vicious circle. every month there is going to be a 15 page thread of Palestine vs Israel.

*sigh*

Agree. But, some really smart person decided to unsticky the israel vs pals sticky so......

2009-08-19 04:36:37

#25

FEOS: Bellicose Yankee Air Pirate; +1,182|6700|'Murka

Red Forman wrote:
destruktion_6143 wrote:
This debate is a vicious circle. every month there is going to be a 15 page thread of Palestine vs Israel.

*sigh*
Agree. But, some really smart person decided to unsticky the israel vs pals sticky so......

Hmmm...I thought the topic was about Hamas.

Hence why I won't even bother to reply to the Israel comment. It's off-topic.

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
Doing the popular thing is not always right. Doing the right thing is not always popular

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