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Eugene

(61,595 posts)
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:16 AM Aug 2012

Somali comedian who mocked Islamists is shot dead

Source: The Guardian

Somali comedian who mocked Islamists is shot dead

David Smith in Johannesburg
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 1 August 2012 14.08 BST

One of Somalia's most popular comedians, known for his parodies of Islamist militants, has been shot dead in the capital, Mogadishu.

Abdi Jeylani Marshale was reportedly killed shortly after leaving a local radio station where he worked as a drama producer and performer.

It is not known who carried out the murder but last year Marshale was threatened by the extremist group al-Shabaab, prompting him to go into hiding in neighbouring Somaliland for several days.

Witnesses told the BBC that Marshale was shot several times in the head and chest by two men armed with pistols. The gunmen have not been caught.

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Somali comedian who mocked Islamists is shot dead (Original Post) Eugene Aug 2012 OP
Good God!!! What is the world coming to? zzaapp Aug 2012 #1
"What do you mean coming to?"- Ghost of John Lennon Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #3
You have inadvertently hit the nail on the head. Raster Aug 2012 #5
Thanks, actually, the Good God !!, was intentional zzaapp Aug 2012 #6
perhaps we need a new "ecclesiastically sarcastic" emoticon Raster Aug 2012 #9
A very good idea. zzaapp Aug 2012 #10
Sadly, no surprise there. MADem Aug 2012 #2
And all in the name of Religion, how sad. nt zzaapp Aug 2012 #4
If it wasn't religion, it would be something else. MADem Aug 2012 #8
You are correct, just look at the Middle East.. zzaapp Aug 2012 #12
Talk about not being able to take a joke... JohnnyRingo Aug 2012 #7
"Why Johnny Ringo, zzaapp Aug 2012 #11

Raster

(20,996 posts)
5. You have inadvertently hit the nail on the head.
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:37 AM
Aug 2012

Hardcore fundamentalists of every flavor - Christian, Muslim or Jew - all believe that their belief in their God entitles them to murder with impunity.

It matters little to them that the Gods they supposedly revere and worship ALL CONDEMNED MURDER.

Raster

(20,996 posts)
9. perhaps we need a new "ecclesiastically sarcastic" emoticon
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 12:01 PM
Aug 2012

Instead of dripping with it could be glowing with a halo!

MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. Sadly, no surprise there.
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:26 AM
Aug 2012

Fundies over here shoot abortion providers, fundies over there shoot comedians, fundies in Europe murder people who dare to say "Draw Muhamad!"

Craziness.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
8. If it wasn't religion, it would be something else.
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:53 AM
Aug 2012

Some people just have a "My way or the highway" attitude, and if you don't see things their way, it's the firing squad for you!

Don't love the "Dear Leader?" BOOOOOM. Aren't a fervent adherent to the (Ba'ath Party/Communist Party/U-Name-It Party) group that a particular government touts? BOOOOM.

People who have power or who seek to intimidate through fear do this kind of shit.

They can't "live and let live."

 

zzaapp

(531 posts)
12. You are correct, just look at the Middle East..
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 12:08 PM
Aug 2012

I'm not sure that even THEY know what they are fighting about anymore.

Signed
Hatfields and McCoys

JohnnyRingo

(18,581 posts)
7. Talk about not being able to take a joke...
Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:47 AM
Aug 2012

Advise to Comedy Central: Cancel that celebrity roast of Mohammed.


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