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War of Words
Apr 24, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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Language is a powerful tool and there's no doubt words should be chosen carefully. So, perhaps it's not surprising that the Associated Press is reporting that the Bush administration is cautioning against the use of certain words in describing terrorists.

Apparently, from now on, terms such as "jihadists" and "Islamo-facism" are to be avoided all all costs. The reasoning is that applying a religious label to radicals may only give them more credibility among Muslims.

There is nothing "holy" about people who thrive on creating chaos, violence and death. So, it makes sense not to assign them such a righteous status.

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Vittorio read my blog view my photos
Apr 24, 2008 | 3:14 PM

I guess. Well, maybe.

It reminds me of why I stopped reading Time magazine years ago. Most folks in this country are described by their occupation. With dark skinned folks, it's just the opposite. It was always a Black lawyer, bricklayer, rapist, robber, etc. No so for pale skinned folks. Their ethnicity was never mentioned.

People forget that back in the 70s 80s and 90s, terrorists were almost exclusively Irish. I hate Political Correctness; call 'em as you see 'em.
RandyLoo read my blog view my photos
Apr 24, 2008 | 4:16 PM

Well, isn't that something. George stirs the pot up and now he wants us to be NICE!
I say...let YD have a piece of him. The nerve of GWB!
FloydFreak read my blog view my photos
Apr 24, 2008 | 8:58 PM

I prefer to call them "thug b@st@rd scumb@g terrorists". Is that PC enough? I'm not making religious references with it.
Procreate101 read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2008 | 5:16 AM

If their crimes against humanity are based on religious concepts then, I see no reason to not give them a label that is based on those criteria.
MoonOwl read my blog
Apr 25, 2008 | 7:01 AM

They're also avoiding saying "Self-Financing War". That phrase has been blacklisted w/the ever-rising debt being accumulated.

A terrorist is a terrorist. Perhaps GWB should have never said "Crusade" either? Or "Bring it On"? Or "Mission Accomplished"?

"Islamo-facism". Who coined that term? Karl Rove? Whatever are they going to do if they can't say that key phrase every 30 seconds to continue to try to instill terror in us?

It's a little late for name-changes George. Except the name change to Former-President Dubya come January.

MoonOwl
mmustangg read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2008 | 3:39 PM

What the hell do you call them then? "Good Humor Men?" For you younger folks, that used to be the icecream men before they became a creepy guys in a rusty vans.

I call a spade a spade. If they feel empowered by it, so what! It doesn't matter how you describe them because they will feel just as empowered.

I also think it's funny how the Associated Press is reporting this because for so long now, they have avoided these terms, only it was not to hurt the feelings of the good muslims out there. Excuse me now while my head explodes!
mmustangg read my blog view my photos
Apr 25, 2008 | 3:40 PM

And for Pete sake, would you on air folks who start these blogs, come back and weigh in to our comments? You know, like Paul does from time to time?
beaubear64 read my blog
Apr 29, 2008 | 5:33 AM

The only thing that the comments from Rev Wright have done is to divide us even furthur in our race relations...he has set us back again. What ever happened to separation of church and state? Was'nt that one of the key reasons we camr from England in the first place, to be able to believe as we wish to, worship as we saw fit? I don't understand why Wright believes that his comments should even be part of the process, as he stated himself, he is not a politician. So, why not stay out of it? You are not helping Obama, or the perception of the black church, or harmonious relations among Americans. You are enabling dissent, Mr. Wright. Makes me wonder what his take is on the whole O>J> Simpson ordeal....
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