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[Owlbread]

It's a really useful thing to say, really. I sometimes wonder if I'd start saying it if I was in their position. If you hear it enough you start taking comfort in it yourself, I find.

[Nadaka]

http://news.yahoo.com/exclusive-irs-manual-detailed-deas-hidden-intel-evidence-005747393.html

That whole rule of law thing? That's only for criminals. Lets forge a trail of evidence because, oh shit, we are using illegal classified intel against people.

[PatriotSaint]

Speaking of ALLAHUACKBAAAAA*BOOOM*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj0v1V3M10g

Infidel Spider

[Owlbread]

Interestingly nobody said allahu akbar. Nobody, so I don't know why you made that comment. Hopefully he wasn't killed (might want to include a warning there PatriotSaint, I know the guy laughed so that's why I'm not too worried, but still).

[Loud Whispers]

That video is pretty old. There's been at least one more round of pointedly absurd nuke accusations since that one.

The most recent are around an ammo depot explosion at the start of August. The Syrian Electronic Army (give me a second to stop sniggering) 'hacked' the blog of Jon Snow at Channel 4 and uploaded a story claiming it was a nuclear strike. They did a similar thing with the AP's twitter feed a while back.

Harry's Place's take on the story, with more links.

You know nothin' Jon Snuuuu

In any case, even if it were a tactical nuke there would definitely be no close range footage for obvious reasons.

[Vector]

Why did they keep saying Allachu Akbar? Is it because they got really excited and they always say that when they feel strong emotions?

It means "God is the greatest," and phrases directly invoking God are an integral part of Arabic idioms.  So, saying that if you're scared, happy, relieved, any unusually intense emotion isn't really surprising.  I mean, how often do we say "Oh my God?"  Or "Goddammit?"  Or "Thank God!" or "In the name of God" or "by goodness" or "thank heavens" or any of those other Christianisms we mostly don't think about?  For most Americans I know, even those who aren't from Abrahamic religions at all, kind of constantly.

I had a friend from Egypt who would always say "I will pray for you.  Pray for me" when we were parting ways.  So, saying that sort of thing constantly is a little bit weird, but what I'm trying to say is that those phrases are usually somewhat more overtly woven into the language.

[PatriotSaint]

Interestingly nobody said allahu akbar. Nobody, so I don't know why you made that comment. Hopefully he wasn't killed (might want to include a warning there PatriotSaint, I know the guy laughed so that's why I'm not too worried, but still).

1. He wasn't killed.

2. Nobody said it. So that there's no possible way they could be insurgents! I do wonder why they're playing with RPG launchers, though. Great toys for the kids, I bet.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/afghanistan/10011813/Taliban-little-commandos-in-terror-camp-training-video.html

Welcome to summer camp!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcQkpCKpLGg

After you've successfully lost your childhood, welcome to the world of casual days peacefully herding (remote-detonator) sheep.

And remember, pick any day(s) for bring-your-kid-to-work day! What better way to inspire children to be martyrs successful than using them in lieu of Kevlar vests, less frankly known as "human shields"! (Voluntarily, of course. Of course.)

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/feb/17/taliban-human-shields
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8519507.stm

Hey look, even the Huff covered this!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/17/taliban-using-human-shields_n_465119.html

P.S.

I guess since Michael Moore doesn't say stuff like "OH MY CUBA, I LOVE MAH MONEHS/CHEEZBURGAS" (*cough*, out loud) it's impossible to tell if he's a hypocrite.

*sadly silent sad tear of sadness*

[Owlbread]

Slow down there, you misunderstood me. I wasn't doubting that they're insurgents, they're most likely FSA, but you said: "Speaking of ALLAHUACKBAAAAA*BOOOM*". Nobody in the video said it, I don't know why you did.

[PatriotSaint]

Slow down there, you misunderstood me. I wasn't doubting that they're insurgents, they're most likely FSA, but you said: "Speaking of ALLAHUACKBAAAAA*BOOOM*". Nobody in the video said it, I don't know why you did.

Ah, fair enough.

I was thinking of what he might have been thinking.

Dunno, maybe I was wrong, and he was thinking,
"I could be herding explosive sheep right now, but they put me on Pest Control Jihad Squad instead."

[Mrhappyface]

What an interesting photo of our commander in chief.

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There's an alien hiding in that man's suit, btw

Anywho, it turns out even murderers use social media.
http://www.wusa9.com/news/article/269889/158/Alleged-Killer-Posts-Picture-Of-Dead-Wife-On-Facebook

[Pnx]

Who's the guy to the left? Is he a secret service agent? Because he seems to be pretty damn big compared to Obama.

[Askot Bokbondeler]

ptw

[Mrhappyface]

Oh, and another interesting tidbit related to my previous post.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-i-saved-someones-life-and-marriage-and-family-problems-thru-communication-derek-medina/1114490355?ean=9781608624676&itm=1&usri=9781608624676

[Owlbread]

Oh god the reviews.

"This book is loaded with bullet points towards marital bliss. I hear Derek is a photographer and his wife is modeling for him now. I can't wait to love my wife the way he loved his."

"Mister Medina is an insightful author and counselor, who's treasured story or heartache and triumph is counseling that you owe it to yourself to digest. When faced with the adversity of a troubled marriage he narrates how he sought guidance from God, found the courage to mend burned bridges, and shoot his wife in the head."

[Scoops Novel]

Vector, the main reason for my lack of inspiration for Elysium, is that i highly doubt that it's investors, actors and likely the director have had a sudden change of heart as to wealth distribution, at least on their own parts. A movie made by the first world about the divide between it and the third, with even a passing nod at race judging by the trailer with a white millionaire lead actor. An action movie too for a little bit more palatablity. It's as convincing a sea shift in perspective on the gap between the rich, poor and powerful as Despicable Me is. The only purpose i can discern with any trace of genuineness is a little cultural signposting that you can revolt about this now this much, and you'll even keep Hollywood! How do you expect this to go over outside the west, by the way? Some will buy into it but i hope I'm right when i say most wont.