Video: Coulter condemns Imam; Ferraro and Colmes condone prayer
posted at 10:05 pm on February 6, 2007 by Ian
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Husham Al-Husainy, the Imam who prayed to “stop the war” and “oppression and occupation” was a topic of discussion on tonight’s Hannity & Colmes. Ferraro and Colmes went as far to say the “war” Al-Husainy was talking about was not the Iraq war and suggested he could have been talking about Darfur. The lengths these anti-war and anti-Semetic apologists go is absolutely amazing. Colmes, who is Jewish (and said so on tonight’s show), should be ashamed of himself. He is truly an embarrassment to those of Jewish decent.
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VinceP1974 on February 6, 2007 at 10:13 PM
gag me Colmes
while I admit you do have to do a bit of reading into that ROP preacher that Ferraro and Colmes are this blind is really ridiculous
Defector01 on February 6, 2007 at 10:14 PM
It was working when I posted this. It shows up in my YouTube profile:
I guess just wait it out.
Ian on February 6, 2007 at 10:15 PM
Heh. Ann Coulter says “Women should not be allowed to vote.” Instant classic.
Kevin M on February 6, 2007 at 10:15 PM
All denominations are represented in the Democratic party….Sharia…Sunni……LOL Ann Coulter gets them with the truth again.
spazzmomma on February 6, 2007 at 10:30 PM
When she says “…the first time they have a prayer at their meeting and its a…”, Coulter looks like she has a beard with the video compression.
DaveS on February 6, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Ferraro is a nitwit (Darfur???) and Colmes is an a$$.
If the Imam meant Darfur, when is Colmes going to ask him on to explain what he meant? Doubt it will ever happen.
…and Colmes suggests the Imam words are the same as can be heard in any Christian church…
WTF?
Libtards all over the world would be continually talking about some Christian church if it served as a base for terrorists the way many mosques have been shown to be.
Libtards all over the world would still be pointing out the instances where some Christian beheaded non-believers, or killed schoolkids or murdered Nuns.
Wake the hell up Colmes! You sound like such a moron!
Ann said something like “she’s lucky she didn’t get a “clitorectomy” towards the very end. I didn’t catch who she was talking about.
“Spinning like centrifuges”….good one.
91Veteran on February 6, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Alright, I know that this isn’t the place to post this, but I should do it anyways. Its priceless. This is a commenter’s reaction to yesterday’s Vent:
http://sadlyno.com/archives/5017.html#comment-124990
FormerLiberal on February 6, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Wheeooo Wheeee…
I getting dizzy from the spin already.
Note to Imam (and Liberal Democrats, and Alan Colmes): Mixing your metaphores isn’t going to convince us of the validity of your message.
YOU believe in Allah, the God of Abraham, Ishmael and Muhammed. And you believe in Jesus as a prophet.
WE believe in Yahweh, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And we believe in Jesus as God incarnate.
Trying to equate Allah and Yahweh just isn’t going to work on us. Neither is relegating Jesus to the status of mere human.
Lawrence on February 6, 2007 at 10:39 PM
There are none so dumb as those who cannot hear the truth, see the truth. They can’t speak the truth. Colmes is an embarrassment, true, but Ferraro is a verysecond. Every time either of these two fools open their mouth they spew trash. Hannity should let Colmes go and take on Beckel…at least he displays small moments of clarity.
sharinlite on February 6, 2007 at 10:41 PM
It’s still not working, darn it. The picture is intriguing. I hope it works later.
Glynn on February 6, 2007 at 10:41 PM
Oooops meant “a very close second”. Think first then type.
sharinlite on February 6, 2007 at 10:42 PM
TYPICAL LIBERAL DEMOCRATS!
“oooh, I love to dance a little side-step – now you see me, now you don’t, I’ve come and gone…”
NRA4Freedom on February 6, 2007 at 10:42 PM
Check out the comments now at:
http://sadlyno.com/archives/5017.html#comment-124990
:)
91Veteran on February 6, 2007 at 10:43 PM
“This video is no longer available”
EnochCain on February 6, 2007 at 10:43 PM
and…
Oooh, I love to sweep around the wide step,
Cut a little swath and lead the people on.
Now, my good friends, it behooves me to be solemn and declare,
I’m for goodness, and for profit,
And for living clean and saying daily prayers;
And, now, my good friends, you can sleep nights, I’ll continue to stand tall.
You can trust me, for I promise, I shall keep a watchful eye upon y’all.
NRA4Freedom on February 6, 2007 at 10:45 PM
The dhimmicrats are clueless to what the imam means. Geraldine thinks islam is about peace, love, justice, & equality. Equality? Yeah Ger, that’s a real hallmark of islam. He could be measuring her for a burka and she’d praise his generosity. Read a Robert Spencer book and tell me you can take them at what you think their word is.
Buck Turgidson on February 6, 2007 at 10:47 PM
Okay… the video came back up. Must be too many people trying to watching all at once… maybe?
Two really funny things:
Ferraro desparately trying to equivocate all Christian denominations, with all the furvor of someone who doesn’t seem by buy their own argument.
Colmes trying to bait Coulter into a corner, and Coulter disassembling his logic at every turn.
Priceless.
Lawrence on February 6, 2007 at 10:53 PM
As Ann said, the democrats are only for prayer if it’s a Hezbollah-supporting, Israeli-hating muslim Imam.
LMAO at Ann’s “clitorectomy”…OMG! So spot on!
SouthernGent on February 6, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Just thought I would have a little fun with the SadlyNo crowd getting wild over MM’s last vent.
I made the URL included with my “handle” as http://libRnuts
…when clicking on it, it took me to MotherJones at:
http://www.motherjones.com/mojoblog/archives/2006/10/condi_busted_on.html
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
91Veteran on February 6, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Did Ms. Ferraro have a lobotomy lately? Also, she suffers from diarrhea of the mouth. Allen is just himself.
I wonder what they see when they watch themselves on a tape like this…
Entelechy on February 6, 2007 at 10:54 PM
sorry, the URL should have been http://libsRnuts
forgot the s
91Veteran on February 6, 2007 at 10:55 PM
Actually, I think she said, “It would be better if women didn’t vote.” — not that they shouldn’t be allowed to vote. It is a subtle difference, I admit.
After viewing the adjacent Charlize Theron post/thread, I think that I now know another reason why Ann Coulter might believe this (in addition to the government spending increases that she cited in this segment).
CyberCipher on February 6, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Someone needs to tell Ann that Sharia is not a sect of Islam, like the Sunna. Sharia is Islamic law. Thought that was pretty basic by now. They picked the wrong person for this segment b/c the stuff about Husainy leading Hezbollah rallies was lifted straight from my columns on him, and I am the expert on him. With all due respect, Ann doesn’t know a thing about him. And did not have the goods with which to answer Ferraro on his background.
Debbie Schlussel on February 6, 2007 at 10:59 PM
I hope you called Hannity (or Ann), Debbie? Ferraro probably would not have shown up had you been invited?
SouthernGent on February 6, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Uh, spazzmomma, Sharia ain’t a denomination in Islam. Never has been. Never will be. It’s strict Islamic law and not a term specific to a single denomination. So it isn’t “the truth.” It’s a mistake.
Debbie Schlussel on February 6, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Which, of course, might actually be an improvement in Geraldine’s personal appearance — not that the Imam is qualified to be a fashion critic, or anything. (We report, you decide.)
CyberCipher on February 6, 2007 at 11:05 PM
The commentary pisses me off. Yes, the Imam was talking about Iraq, but the Imam slid a hard and fast one on everyone it appears.
The people you doom.. i.e. all you kaffir, descendants of apes and pigs!!! In otherwords, everyone should submit to Islam to bring about “peace on earth” and “God” aka “Allah” is lighting the path of those who follow him, dooming those who don’t. It isn’t the Jewish or Christian God people…
The Imam is using classic taqeyyah and knows how to use our yearnings for peace, love, and all that jazz to further his agenda.
He slipped in Jesus. But, ask the Imam if Jesus was son of God (if you believe or not) I am looking for the theological answer. Ask him if he died on a cross. You will soon find out he is talking about a different man altogether. But, we infidel, don’t know any better.
Disgusting.
Am I the only one not blind? Can’t even Ann Coulter see what is going on?
When an Imam calls for peace, it is not the peace that springs forth from a mind brought up in a Western culture. It is submission to the will of Allah (their God). His prophet Muhammad and to Sharia.
Look it up. Islam == SUBMISSION.
Will our Western minds ever grasp this concept? I have a feeling that multi-culturalism (neo-liberalism) is so against the foundations of our Western culture it will align with our enemies and excuse them until the last sawing motion across their necks by one of these ROPers.
Salaam (Peace).
Islam (Submission).
Know the difference.
James on February 6, 2007 at 11:06 PM
Also he says doomed, not doom. This Imam is of the belief that we are already doomed (past tense) and nothing can be done to rectify that… short of converting to his brand of Islam I imagine.
James on February 6, 2007 at 11:09 PM
After all the guys commenting on Charleze Theron’s “hotness” in the earlier thread, I have to say, Ann Coulter is pretty much my ideal woman. I mean, come on. She’s drop dead gorgeous and she wasn’t even trying. Her mind is amazing. Always has been. Always will be. Ann by herself, is the conservative equivalent of a million marching moonbats. A role I appreciate because I have to work. (I’d say the same thing about Michelle, but she’s the boss and all. Wouldn’t be right.)
Buck Turgidson on February 6, 2007 at 11:10 PM
Ann is much better in written form (her weekly column) than in interviews or on panels. I obviously appreciate her conservative point of view. Ferraro and Colmes are idiots. I understand trying to provide another point of view but they were over the top.
thedecider on February 6, 2007 at 11:19 PM
I like Ann Coulter and all, but her hands are terrifying. They look like the transformation sequence in “American Werewolf In London”. As long as Ann doesn’t show her hands to the cameras, she’s A-OK in my book.
JG2K6 on February 6, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Why the imam used the infidel word instead of “Allah” (i.e.- “God”) is one more example of the b.s. these s.o.b.’s spew.
They know their suckers well.
profitsbeard on February 6, 2007 at 11:21 PM
Charles at LGF wrote: “Clearly, Fox’s editors are watching the blogs for interesting stories that certain well-entrenched wire services that shall not be named won’t cover.”
And thank God for that. Next to our glorious military, Michelle/Charles/Allah/Zombie/Powerline/Schlussel, etc are America’s last best hope in these crazy times.
sbvft contributor on February 6, 2007 at 11:22 PM
How disingenuous (sp?) can Geraldine Ferraro be?
Coulter was right…this is just like the Kerry gaffe of trying to spin “you get stuck in Iraq.”
Actually, until her last comment at the end of the segment, Ann was pretty subdued compared to her typical comments meant to shock.
asc85 on February 6, 2007 at 11:24 PM
Obviously she meant to say Shia.
Perchant on February 6, 2007 at 11:24 PM
Yeah, but clearly, they are ripping people’s work off. Since they used my info on Al-Husainy, they could have at least given me credit or had me on. Everyone else gave me credit. Why couldn’t they? FOX News has done this to me so many times, my head is spinning.
Covering the story is only half of the story. Getting people on who are the basis for the story and who have the complete info–as I do on Al-Husainy–is the other half. They did not do their job tonight.
Debbie Schlussel on February 6, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Not so sure about that. And that’s why they need someone informed on this topic to talk about it. They already had a Shia person–Imam Al-Husainy, himself. But neither Ann nor Sean knew he’s a Shia b/c they don’t know anything about him, other than what Sean took from me about his leading the Hezbollah rallies.
Debbie Schlussel on February 6, 2007 at 11:29 PM
We know what he means James. Most people here have studied this pretty hard since 9/11. And don’t pick on my woman. She meant shia. Live TV. Give her a break. Peace! And I mean it.
Buck Turgidson on February 6, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Buck Turgidson…
It’s just disheartening to see such an educational opportunity be squandered. The American people need to learn about Taqeyyah, Sharia, da’wa, et al. They need to know how our enemy operates. The media is looking for little snippets here and there and is not really deep diving into it. It frustrates me to no end.
I wasn’t criticizing the Shia/Sharia gaffe. That’s bound to happen on live TV in a hostile environment so close.
What angers me is how easily the conversation was moved AWAY from the Imam and to Catholic mass, Chrisians and Priests.
The Imam, if he was watching, is laughing heartily.
James on February 6, 2007 at 11:36 PM
It doesn’t matter how loud we scream that the emperor is naked, they will never see that he’s not wearing any clothes.
Someone please tell me that our troops don’t have to watch this crap too.
unamused on February 6, 2007 at 11:45 PM
I think the Imam would say something like Jesus was a prophet but was not the Son of God like the infidel followers of Jesus say.
I could be wrong, keep in mind this is coming from someone who is an infidel and “does not even belive in JEBUS”.
F15Mech on February 6, 2007 at 11:52 PM
The Iman believes in the all powerful zionists.
Ripclawe on February 7, 2007 at 12:03 AM
James, you’re right. It would have been nice if they had taught those things. Hannity & Colmes is not really that good a show though. Debbie’s right too. If they really cared they would have booked her. FOX in general and H&C in particular is nowhere near a Hot Air or LGF or a Robert Spencer book. It’s still better than most TV. The E.D. Hill, and Asman saturday specials are about as good as it gets on TV. It’s been good to see Bridget Gabriel on FOX lately. Trying to live up to the fair and balanced thing just results in watered-down commentary.
Buck Turgidson on February 7, 2007 at 12:05 AM
This was hard for the HotAir Hates Ann Coulter crowd to manage. Shame on you, Ian, for making them dodge and choose between Ann and two certifiable leftist nutbags.
I see the big Ann haters took a powder on this…
Jaibones on February 7, 2007 at 12:07 AM
It’s an astute observation I’ve noted here before. I often see news reports and stories on FOX that I first read about on the blogs. It’s a clever strategy, really. But Debbie’s right – they should give credit where credit is due.
thedecider on February 7, 2007 at 12:08 AM
F15Mech,
Doesn’t matter whether you believe or not. In the grander scheme of things, they are ideologically opposed to the 2billion Christians on the planet.
I believe that is something important to understand.
I do beleive there was a Jesus and he was an influential and revolutionary figure. The religion that grew up around him is important and many of our values and morals are rooted in his teachings, stories, parables, and gospels.
Mohammed cribbed some aspects of Christianity and Judaism and then proclaimed his version as the real truth.
Because of the real truth Muslims possess by way of Muhammad and the Qu’Ran, they see themselves as a superior to infidels. Thus, taqeyyah is justified.
They can move in and out of da’wa and taqeyyah and prey on our ignorance of the “religion” to spread their ideology and agenda.
James on February 7, 2007 at 12:19 AM
James
You are wise, the jesus of islam aka asa is not the Jesus son of God in the Bible. The jesus of islam is coming back to kill all Christains, Jews and infidels. It is sad to see the ignorance of even our leaders on the subject of islam
abinitioadinfinitum on February 7, 2007 at 12:24 AM
The depth of the ignorance of Christians to Islam is shocking to this Christian. I didn’t know, for example, that Mary–mother of Jesus–is written about more extensively in the Qu’ran than the Bible.
I recognized the prayer as sinister as soon as I heard it. The DNC, what a showcase of hubris.
unamused on February 7, 2007 at 12:37 AM
I actually had a muslim read me the part where Jesus was in the koran. He was put in as a talking baby (right out of the womb) to say that God has no son. Which totally keeps them from the redemption that he died and paid for. I bet I know which “angel of light” Mohamad got that idea from.
- The Cat
MirCat on February 7, 2007 at 12:39 AM
He’s an embarrassment, period.
Rick on February 7, 2007 at 12:41 AM
LOL. I’ll bet I’m with you on that!
thedecider on February 7, 2007 at 12:46 AM
I think Debbie is right, I just saw it again on my television and I heard “sharia.”
Rick on February 7, 2007 at 12:46 AM
When he asked, “send us your messages through our father Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Mohammad…” he made a confusing and difficult request since the teachings of Mohammad contradict the teachings of Abraham, Moses and Jesus. By elevating Mohammad to the same level of the prior three in that list, it cancels out the entire prayer. Other portions of his prayer also caused a bit of controversy because they sound almost threatening. (But only threatening to those who are actually listening.) For example: “God guide us to the right path: the path of the people you bless, not the path of the people you doom.” O.K. That’s either a kind statement or a threat…depending on how you listen. Who ARE the people God dooms? Or rather, who does this Imam think are the people who God dooms? Finally, he ends his prayer by saying, “Help us to stop the war and violence and oppression and occupation.” Once again, if you’re the eternal optimist, he’s just asking for things to turn out peacefully for everyone. After all, that’s what we all want isn’t it? But if your a skeptic like me, you’ll believe he means “Help us [the democratic party] to stop the war [in Iraq] and violence and oppression and occupation [caused by the United States and Israel].” Of course, the Imam is well within his right to believe whatever he wants to believe and to pray for whatever he wants to pray for. But I think it’s important to note that he was asked by the Democratic National Committee to open their winter meeting with a prayer. Remember, this is the party who heralds the “separation of church and state” and will be the first to condemn any government function (even high school football) that allows a prayer to be heard or spoken. But when the Democrats finally decide to break their own rules, they bring in a guy who has openly supported Hezbollah which is the terrorist group who started the conflict with Israel last year (and will probably start again this year).
Joshua P. Allem on February 7, 2007 at 12:51 AM
Unfortunately, Colmes is more representative of most Jews in this country when it comes to politics than is the average conservative. No matter how much the Democrats may court those who would like to see Jews wiped out entirely, most liberal Jews seem able to look the other way.
tommy1 on February 7, 2007 at 1:40 AM
The silly libs stay silent about the Imam’s support for blood-soaked Hezbollah, while slobbering over the chance to show how much they love Islam. This is great circus. I think even the most dmiwitted among us can’t fail to see how beholden to Islam’s threats the Democrats are becoming in their endless cowardice.
Perhaps some blessed clarification is coming to the public square about whose side who is really on.
Halley on February 7, 2007 at 2:45 AM
No, sir, you are not…….
PinkyBigglesworth on February 7, 2007 at 3:47 AM
Is it just me, or did anyone else think that Colmes is not stupid enough to think that this is actually not about the imam being one of those ’steenking Ay-rabs’ and is instead about the fact that he’s pro Hezbollah?
Don’t get me wrong, I think the man would have trouble counting to twenty without taking off his shoes, but it seems to me that this clip was more about him being a dick than being dumb.
Anyway, there is one episode of Hannity & Colmes that I want to see. One day, Alan is just going to say something so mind bogglingly stupid that Hannity is going to slap him out of that chair. Until that happens, I just can’t watch it.
Wolfman on February 7, 2007 at 4:38 AM
Islam is a Religion of Peace.
The US is the world’s worst country and terrorist state in human history.
George W. Bush is worse than Hitler and is the world’s worst terrorist in History.
The US, and Israel are the cause of the all the world’s problems.
Jews and Christians, are the cause of all the world’s problems.
Bush is the cause of all the world’s problems.
Christianity is a religion of bigotry, hatred, violence, war, intolerance, prejudice, ignorance, fantasy, belief in magic, and against science – but, again, Islam is the Religion of Peace and out of respect for Islam we won’t say anything bad about Islam.
Those crossing the border from Mexico into the US illegally are to be rewarded for their actions because they are hard working, good people, and US citizens are lazy, mean, racist people.
Do I have many of the left wing, fifth column, Democrat Party, pro-Jihadi talking points correct?
William
William2006 on February 7, 2007 at 4:46 AM
Holy hell, the last line by Coulter is so freaking hillarious, i Love it.
VinceP1974 on February 7, 2007 at 5:07 AM
Ferraro is an amazing woman. She must have nerves of tempered steel to be able to say that… with a straight face.
The imam is talking to a room full of people inclined to believe that our continued presence in Iraq is one gigantic war crime, and when he says “oppression” he “could have been talking about Darfur”?
I applaud this woman. I wouldn’t have had the sheer strength of will not to bust into laughter before that sentence was finished.
Lehosh on February 7, 2007 at 6:53 AM
The other thing about Imam Al-Husainy–which neither Ann nor Sean knows nor anyone else who doesn’t regularly attend his events, which I do–is that Al-Husainy often speaks of Iraq and “Palestine” as being occupied, so I know quite clearly from his other utterances which TWO countries he meant. Since Ann and Sean haven’t a clue about this guy, they couldn’t respond to Ferraro’s absurd claims he might have been referring to Nigeria, etc. But why have me on, when they can just steal my material, without credit? The fact that Al-Husainy led the Hezbollah rallies was clearly taken only from my work and they cannot even independent source it, b/c I was there and saw for myself. It wasn’t reported elsewhere.
Debbie Schlussel on February 7, 2007 at 7:09 AM
Geraldine Zaccaro’s act is getting old. The woman is, has always been and will always be an awful human.
Why can’t the old, bitter loser democrats just go away? Mondale, Carter, Zaccaro, Kerry, Gore, Edwards….
You don’t see Quayle, Bush41, Dole, Kemp on TV whinning all the time.
madmonaco on February 7, 2007 at 7:58 AM
This is one of the great cliches of our political battles, and we need to find a new way to say “you’re either an imbecile or a liar”. But this is what we mostly conclude when it comes right down to it.
Jaibones on February 7, 2007 at 8:23 AM
Deport Husham Al-Husainy. He is a terrorist supporter. And send Geraldine along with him.
georgej on February 7, 2007 at 8:24 AM
Ferraro is an idiot.
Wade on February 7, 2007 at 8:56 AM
First. We here understand, and give you the credit you deserver for your work. Fox is wrong in not recongizing and articulating such.
Second. I believe Ann saying Sharia instead of Shiite was a slip of the tongue. I have a hard time believe that Ann is that out of touch on this issue.
Third. This still doesn’t mean Ann shares your expertise on this topic, nor that should recieve no credit for your work.
Lawrence on February 7, 2007 at 9:28 AM
I thought Annie had retired. Very off the radar these days.
honora on February 7, 2007 at 9:29 AM
Ann just has this thing about the truth. Her logical brain is an inconvenient truth to the libs. I hope she’s the next Rebublican White House spokesman ala Tony Snow. Now that would be entertaining.
Mojave Mark on February 7, 2007 at 9:48 AM
Coulter is priceless. Nobody tells it like she does, and how she does. The clitorectomy bit at the end was worth the whole clip. Who do you think Ayaan Hirsi Ali would be siding with? (Hint: not Ferraro).
Drum on February 7, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Absolutely. Although, I have to admit, I enjoyed watching and listening to Bush41 call Michael Moore a slime ball.
And you forgot Bill Clinton.
CrimsonFisted on February 7, 2007 at 10:25 AM
You are a champion of obtusity.
Perchant on February 7, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Do I have a problem with Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and MO, Alan? YES. I have a VERY serious problem with that. The SAME words are said in Christian churches? You are so wrong Geri and Alan. We do not pray to Allah. We do not pray that peace means global, islamic domination.
CrimsonFisted on February 7, 2007 at 10:43 AM
It is frightening that Ferraro was actually a vice presidential candidate for a major party. She gives “empty suit” an enhanced meaning. To imagine a president less intelligent than the average American is beyond contemplation.
ptolemy on February 7, 2007 at 10:49 AM
Is it just me, or did that Imam mention Mohammed WITHOUT SAYING “Peace Be Upon Him”?
I call shenanigans!!!
uptight on February 7, 2007 at 11:00 AM
First and foremost, Perchant, the rest of my comment got cut off, but I guess it doesn’t matter anyway since you and your ESP powers caught on to what your hero Coulter was saying. Keep up the good work – now we know who to go to when there is a question as to what someone was actually trying to say.
Sorry to have offended you, your highness.
Rick on February 7, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Who cares what the imam “meant” by “occupation?” A) He meant either Iraq or Israel; b) that’s beside the point.
The fact is, that the guy is an open supporter of a terrorist organization that has killed (and will continue at every opportunity to kill) Americans and Israelis, and the Dems invited him to lead them in prayer. I don’t care if he got up and recited the Lord’s Prayer, or read from the Torah. The fact that they asked him to be there proves that their sympathies are with the terrorists, and not with us.
morganfrost on February 7, 2007 at 11:14 AM
In sane? All sane? Al-Husainy, Billy-bob Whosainy.
Nope, no drinking buddys here, just a lot of hidden messages.
Kini on February 7, 2007 at 11:15 AM
So, Debbie, tell us how you really feel about Hannity taking your work and not crediting you for it!
The Monster on February 7, 2007 at 11:26 AM
And this is the problem with Liberals. They judge by the words, not the intent. Cpnservatives have a similer problem by judging by intent, which can be a lot trickier.
But as far as Ferraro, I can pull out many of Hitlers early speaches and go line by line. It won’t sound all that bad. But when you take it in context it becomes a big deal.
This imam talks of peace and enlightenment, perhaps Ferraro should find out what that means to him. His meaning is most likely different from hers. In his world peace means that the Muslims have taken over the world, that all those who are not Muslims are either dead or paying tribute, and that the Law of Mohammed is the only law.
Me not like his intent.
Wyrd on February 7, 2007 at 11:47 AM
CR, just a misunderstanding. You’re talking about the Christian church, and Alan is talking about the Episcopal church…
Jaibones on February 7, 2007 at 11:54 AM
I wish they’d had Robert Spencer on. He’d have picked apart that speech perfectly.
aengus on February 7, 2007 at 12:03 PM
Finally got to see it. Yes, Alan Colmes should be ashamed, but there seem to be a lot of Jews around who are in denial. Personally, I can’t see how any informed Jew could ever vote Democrat. Geraldine Ferraro? Please. She had her 15 seconds and she is no longer relevant. Next. Ann was a little reserved. It was hard for her to get a word in though. The level of denial on the left is no longer just disturbing; it’s disturbing and frightening.
Glynn on February 7, 2007 at 12:11 PM
Ferraro is a perfect example of an exwife.
Wade on February 7, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Brilliant. You nailed it.
Drum on February 7, 2007 at 12:50 PM
Who cares what the imam “meant” by “occupation?” A) He meant either Iraq or Israel; b) that’s beside the point.
The fact is, that the guy is an open supporter of a
Duh! I’m only the one who is the source for the info that he supports Hezbollah and other terrorist groups. But thanks for the tip/lecture.
Debbie Schlussel on February 7, 2007 at 1:59 PM
Duh! I’m only the one who is the source for the info that he supports Hezbollah and other terrorist groups. But thanks for the tip/lecture.
Debbie Schlussel on February 7, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Thinks Debbie needs a calming pill. You certainly are not doing anything to help your cause in my opinion.
At a minimum instead of Geraldine being obtuse about what country he was referring ( as if it were not Iraq most likely) She should have sought the clarification she suggested was needed.
MarkB on February 7, 2007 at 4:38 PM
Geraldine Ferraro, and Allen Colmes, ughhhh!
The Democrats have become official apologizers
for Islamofascism. Troubling political party.
byteshredder on February 7, 2007 at 8:48 PM
UPDATE. LGF has video of Alan Colmes stating to Mark Steyn, Al-Husainy’s ties to Hezbollah are unconfirmed by Fox News…twice. And Al Husainy will be on H&C thursday night.
I read your blog Debbie. You are all over this guy. Your indignation is justified. Don’t let our peanut gallery rattle you. Who’s bringing the popcorn?
Buck Turgidson on February 7, 2007 at 11:18 PM
MarkB:
Maybe it would be okay for me to steal your work and property, and when you get mad I’ll just tell you to take “a calming pill.” It’s apparent you are not a conservative b/c conservatives believe in property rights. Your view is that thievery is A-OK.
Buck, this is all the fault of Sean (and his producer Jon Finley). They know this is my info. They deliberately steal it and don’t give me credit, and Colmes’ claim that they’ve been unable to confirm that Al-Husainy led Hezbollah rallies is a complete lie (and Sean is in on that lie) b/c they both know I’m the author of the piece in the NYPost about that and that I said I risked my life to go undercover to those things. Not once have they called me to confirm. 2nd thing, last night, I called Sean on his cellphone after the show and asked why–since he knew it was my work–he used it uncredited and did not have me on the show. He acted like it’s no big deal and gave me a million different excuses about how he’s too busy. I suggested having Al-Husainy on with me. He explicitly promised me that 1) if they discussed the topic again, I would be on–a big lie, since they had Mark Steyn on tonight, not me; and 2) that my idea about having Al-Husainy on was a good one and they’d certainly have me on with him–another lie, since I am not booked to be on.
Bottom line: I risked my life covering the exploits of Al-Husainy and the work is the sweat of my brow, my hard work. Demanding credit does not mean I need a “calming pill.” And anyone who thinks otherwise should give me his/her paycheck and property. No difference. Sean knows this is my work. He admitted to me that he took it from my work and column. If my work is good enough to be used by them, I am good enough to be on to defend it. If I’m not good enough to be on, then quit using my work, uncredited. Sick and tired of it.
Debbie Schlussel on February 8, 2007 at 12:34 AM
MarkB:
Maybe it would be okay for me to steal your work and property, and when you get mad I’ll just tell you to take “a calming pill.” It’s apparent you are not a conservative b/c conservatives believe in property rights. Your view is that thievery is A-OK.
Buck, this is all the fault of Sean (and his producer Jon Finley). They know this is my info. They deliberately steal it and don’t give me credit, and Colmes’ claim that they’ve been unable to confirm that Al-Husainy led Hezbollah rallies is a complete lie (and Sean is in on that lie) b/c they both know I’m the author of the piece in the NYPost about that and that I said I risked my life to go undercover to those things. Not once have they called me to confirm. 2nd thing, last night, I called Sean on his cellphone after the show and asked why–since he knew it was my work–he used it uncredited and did not have me on the show. He acted like it’s no big deal and gave me a million different excuses about how he’s too busy. I suggested having Al-Husainy on with me. He explicitly promised me that 1) if they discussed the topic again, I would be on–a big lie, since they had Mark Steyn on tonight, not me; and 2) that my idea about having Al-Husainy on was a good one and they’d certainly have me on with him–another lie, since I am not booked to be on.
Bottom line: I risked my life covering the exploits of Al-Husainy and the work is the sweat of my brow, my hard work. Demanding credit does not mean I need a “calming pill.” And anyone who thinks otherwise should give me his/her paycheck and property. No difference. Sean knows this is my work. He admitted to me that he took it from my work and column. If my work is good enough to be used by them, I am good enough to be on to defend it. If I’m not good enough to be on, then quit using my work, uncredited. Sick and tired of it.
Tonight, I called Sean on his cellphone and politely asked him why he didn’t keep his word to me and have me on and give me credit for my work on Al-Husainy. He did not answer. He simply hung up on me. Nice guy.
Debbie Schlussel on February 8, 2007 at 12:37 AM
Decent is an adjective and an adjective simply cannot be used in this context. The word to use in this situation is “descent.” I am an expert on this issue and I will hector everyone on this thread into absolute screaming madness if they do not acknowledge that I am the MASTER OF THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DECENT AND DESCENT!! Submit! Submit! I am the expert, etc. etc. etc. call the rubber truck.
Debbie, I don’t know you, and I’m sure you are very expert in all things Al-Husainy. Allow me to tell you a parable culled from my long, and occasionally interesting life. I used to have a friend who wrote stand-up comedy jokes, and guess what? One night he saw his stuff being used on Johnny Carson by Rodney Dangerfield. So he called and called, and finally he got R.D. on the phone. R.D. said to him, “Look kid. I’ll tell you what they told me. SUE ME!” And he hung up the phone, with a bang, no less. So I’m telling you, sue Hannity or shut the f up already, because you are making me bleed in places I don’t want to mention. GEVALT!! Should I keep going here, ragging on and on about how tired I am of reading the relentless ragging on of Debbie the Al-Husainy expert, because my capacity to rag on and on about how tired I am of reading the relentless ragging on of Debbie the Al-Husainy expert borders on the near infinite due to my insomnia and Control V? No? Go thou and do likewise.
smellthecoffee on February 8, 2007 at 2:01 AM
Sorry to hear that Debbie. I’m new to your work so correct me if I’m wrong but it would appear you need a best selling book to guest on H&C. They are
missing a great opportunity to rebut Husainy tomorrow night. Seems to me
their claim of support for Hezbollah would be stronger with the actual source
of the supporting evidence. Maybe they booked Jamil Hussien. He’s a prolific
source of information. Dare I say unfair and unbalanced? I’ll be watching nonetheless. I hope you get the credit you deserve. This has become a major
story. I’d be pissed too, under the circumstances.
Buck Turgidson on February 8, 2007 at 2:21 AM
Thanks for the amusing antidote (sorry) anecdote. So when Rodney screwed your friend, did you tell him to STFU? Didn’t think so. Watch the video. Ann C said, “as long as the viewers get that Al-Husainy supports Hezbollah, thats all they need to know.” Debbie’s NY post column was Ann’s show prep. I’ve read far less informed commentors go on about far less relevant subjects. If it gets to me, I read another thread. Trust me, Debbie needs no legal advice from you and no defense from me for that matter.
Buck Turgidson on February 8, 2007 at 3:15 AM
Uh, thanks but no thanks for your useless “parable.” What Sean did was wrong, and he’s now done it on purpose two nights in a row. A stupid lawsuit over this would do nothing. Your advice is a waste of time. If you don’t like hearing how Sean ripped me off, then complain to Sean about it. Tells me a lot about you that your more worried about my shining the light on it than about Sean’s theft. So, I guess you are one of those people who enjoyed when Sean constantly spouted about Jayson Blair’s plagiarism and fabrication, but when the shoe is on the other foot, you can’t call him to the matt, bitching about me instead. I think the STFU you directed at me needs to be directed at your nearest mirror, very quickly. Please hurry.
You are wrong. I used to be on H & C all the time and they constantly use those who haven’t written books. That has nothing to do with why they are keeping me off and ripping off my work, now for two nights in a row.
In fairness to Ann, she didn’t read my column until I sent it to her last night. When I told her what happened she had no idea that this was my work. She just repeated what Sean used (ripped off from me) in the intro to the segment. She’s upset I haven’t gotten the credit either. This is not Ann’s fault. It’s Sean’s and his producer, John Finley’s. They deliberately screwed me. Although, last night, Mark Steyn completely ripped me off, and was still, nonetheless, clueless about the imam. Very tired of this.
Debbie Schlussel on February 8, 2007 at 6:54 AM
Thank you very little for your useless information. You know what they say about free advice, and in your case, it’s more true than ever. As for your STFU, perhaps I can steal from your home or bank account and see if your STFU comment will go over in response. BTW that STFU advice is best suited for a mirror near you.
Buck, no, I’ve been on H&C many times before, and you don’t need to have written a book or anything else to be on. That’s no reason to rip off my work and not have me on. It’s “Unfair & Stolen” in my view.
I’m friends with Ann and she would never steal my work (or others’). She’s very good about that. She did not even know it was my column, until I sent it to her, last night. She was merely repeating what Sean said in the intro to the segment (ripped off from me). She’s upset I was ripped off, too. But, last night, they had on Mark Steyn, and he clearly ripped me off. Very clueless on the imam, too. Thanks, Mark.
Debbie Schlussel on February 8, 2007 at 7:01 AM
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