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33. "Libya spent decades under the thumb of a violent despot propped up by the US..."

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Wed Sep 12, 2012, 06:48 PM

Sep 2012

propped up with bombing runs and sanctions?

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To us, it's "just a movie" because we have generations of movies as entertainment [View all] magical thyme Sep 2012 OP

that is an interesting point phantom power Sep 2012 #1

Agree, though many state sponsored productions have given way to independent lately flamingdem Sep 2012 #27

Very well said. Thanks, MT. K&R n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2012 #2

I don't disagree, boston bean Sep 2012 #3

I think there are 2 possible reasons that Egyptian TV did that... Volaris Sep 2012 #56

Well, of course. But that should have no bearing on our response. lightcameron Sep 2012 #4

Well said, lightcameron! appal_jack Sep 2012 #6

and I would re-iterate my response. I didn't write that I support their repressive culture magical thyme Sep 2012 #9

Where and how did you acquire this deep understanding and empathy for another culture? slackmaster Sep 2012 #5

um, exactly where did I support a culture that treats women as property? magical thyme Sep 2012 #7

Very good point loyalsister Sep 2012 #8

Not sure what you mean by presented it. My understanding is that an arabic-version trailer magical thyme Sep 2012 #10

I was referring to the source that gave it the most widespread attention loyalsister Sep 2012 #13

I see. I think it was their media that ran it on their news that gave it widespread exposure. magical thyme Sep 2012 #14

I don't know, actuially loyalsister Sep 2012 #17

I'm sure they did, just as ours did in their lies ahead of the Iraq wars magical thyme Sep 2012 #18

I am not going to feel empathy for an intentionally backward and regressive religion who RadiationTherapy Sep 2012 #11

Freedom of expression is not without license. Period. magical thyme Sep 2012 #12

I can't believe you are trying to equate video production with murder. I am against people like you. RadiationTherapy Sep 2012 #15

Please point out exactly where I have defended the murderers? Good luck with that, because I haven't magical thyme Sep 2012 #16

You are defending them by implicating the creators of the videos who are not RadiationTherapy Sep 2012 #23

the creator of the video did it with the *intent* of inciting violence. magical thyme Sep 2012 #36

No, it wouldn't be a crime. I realize some people like to have weird fantasies about "limits" on the Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #44

I'm so fucking tired of this "fire in a crowded theater" bullshit comparison. Codeine Sep 2012 #54

We freak out, we dont riot, kill, and burn shit. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #30

Um, yes we do. magical thyme Sep 2012 #39

Okay. So let's hash this out. Someone could get on stage at a megachurch and say "I'm Gay" Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #43

And making threats against the President is not the same thing as "saying something offensive" Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #45

first of all, speak for yourself. It's not just a movie to me. It's a vile piece of hate. cali Sep 2012 #19

Personally, I agree it is a vile piece of hate and I don't consider it "just a people posting here magical thyme Sep 2012 #20

If our extremists were a greater percent of the population XemaSab Sep 2012 #26

Oh good. You found a way to blame "us." moondust Sep 2012 #21

Seriously, did you even read the OP? At all? Or just leap to a wrong conclusion? magical thyme Sep 2012 #22

We can read "for comprehension" just fine. Bake Sep 2012 #24

Nor. Do. I. This thread isn't about blame. magical thyme Sep 2012 #25

"do not absolve the movie maker" = I want limits on free expression. RadiationTherapy Sep 2012 #28

A lot of folks who think they are progressive, are chomping at the bit to limit free expression. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #31

Um, there already are limits on free expression. magical thyme Sep 2012 #34

All of those except the Romney sticker are direct threats. Saying something that offends someone is Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #47

This is some of the stupidest shit I've ever read... cherokeeprogressive Sep 2012 #49

The 1st Amendment means you can ONLY SAY STUFF THAT EVERYONE ALREADY AGREES WITH! Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #51

You made me mad! Enjoy jail! You're going to JAIL! Did you hear? Never shoulda said that thing that Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #48

I don't buy it at all! MNBrewer Sep 2012 #29

Perhaps we should do away with the whole freedom of speech thing 4th law of robotics Sep 2012 #32

"Libya spent decades under the thumb of a violent despot propped up by the US..." EX500rider Sep 2012 #33

So you see 'them' as simple minded children not up to the level of world culture Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #35

I most certainly do NOT say that the extremists speak for their culture magical thyme Sep 2012 #40

But you are saying that they are extremists because they are of that culture.... Bluenorthwest Sep 2012 #46

thank you for that. Whisp Sep 2012 #37

HELLO. This was not about a movie - it was designed attack. Zax2me Sep 2012 #38

HELLO. The protest was a protest. The planned attack took advantage of magical thyme Sep 2012 #42

What you just said, there, offended me and made me mad. Warren DeMontague Sep 2012 #50

the embassy represents more than just the state authority MariaM83 Sep 2012 #41

Wanton murder in response to offense is ONLY the fault of the actors in the murder TheKentuckian Sep 2012 #52

Sad how propaganda has left these people in the condition in which they find themselves and they lonestarnot Sep 2012 #53

Gaddafi was a puppet and propped up by the US? WTF? ButterflyBlood Sep 2012 #55