As a Muslim, I am extremely offended by Mr. Tweety Matthews

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

He was laughing with his chums this evening about Obama "maybe being a Muslim and other bad things." Although I know what he was TRYING to say, it came across as "Muslim = BAD." I'm not naive, and I know the stupid stereotypes in this country after 9/11. I'm such a news junkie that I wondered what could possibly put me off of watching primary coverage. Well, he just accomplished it. No more watching MSNBC or CNN, for that matter. I will be happy to keep my head in the sand like a good ostrich.

[Skittles]

1. they all come across like that, DTBK

I see it here on DU too - it is extremely ignorant

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

3. Boy, we're just tearing one another to pieces, aren't we?

I HATE this. The Repukes are sitting there laughing their butts off at us.

[Skittles]

4. sometimes I wonder

do people who spout this shit actually KNOW any Muslims? ARE THEY THAT RARE?

[Window]

34. You'd better believe they're laughing their butts off at us.

I went to the site that shall not be named for the first time in, at least, a year.

Things were so bad here, and people kept accusing others of acting like freepers, so I thought I'd see for myself. Folks, there is no comparison between our duels and their hatred of all things democratic.

They are stocking up on popcorn, etc.

I knew they hated Hillary, but damn...they are even more rabid toward her now. Yeah, I know, hard to believe they could be even more vile toward her, but, trust me, they are.

They were equally vile toward Obama.

One freep stated they are looking forward to Bill, Hillary, Barack and Michelle duking it out, and, especially, the democratic party destroying itself.

And yes, I had to bathe and will not make that mistake again.

[Horse with no Name]

2. Oh good.

Let me know when they bash Boy Wonder as much as they do Clinton and then I might can muster a tad of outrage...oh wait...on second thought...I really don't think I can.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

5. I don't want the media to bash ANYONE

I was telling my husband this evening about the good old days of real journalism and how we'll never see their like again. The 24-hour "news" cycle has ruined American TV journalism.

[Horse with no Name]

11. My mother ADORES Tweety

She has NO idea that places like DU even exist so all she has is HER perception.
She said the Hillary bashing on MSNBC has gotten to such extreme proportions that even FOX News was more balanced and she HATES FOX news. Sad state of affairs when 65-year old women notice it.

[Political Heretic]

6. Before you pounce on me - I may have missed that part - but I thought it was very different:

I thought Matthews was criticizing Clinton's equivocation on 60 minutes... are you talking about a different section? When I watched him today, he had plenty to say about her "as far as I know comments" -- in that context I thought his comments looked like criticism of Clinton and not at all delivering the message that muslim = bad.

?

Thoughts?

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

9. Again, I think he was trying to say that, but it came across as "Muslim=bad"

That's certainly the message that comes across. Perhaps my nerves were frayed and I was oversensitive. All this in-fighting is getting to me. I just want the strongest nominee possible to get the Repukes out of our White House. Shouldn't we all want that?

[Hatalles]

7. Tweety is an idiot.

I'm a Muslim too, btw.

You might take interest in this editorial:
http://www.altmuslim.com/a/a/e/2676/

<snip>
Our Obama Problem
Firas Ahmad

As Obamamania continues to capture the imagination of the United States, parts of the American Muslim community are no less overcome by the Illinois Senator's charismatic and overpowering vision for change. It makes sense. He is a man of diverse ethnic background who seeks dialogue over war, who can credibly represent change given his independence from establishment politics and whose life story suggests an intimate understanding of the Muslim world. In many ways he represents more than Muslims could have hoped for given the radioactive nature of Islam in America over the past several years. Someone who seemingly has a sympathetic ear and background that could build bridges.

But for many reasons, Muslims are one constituency Obama does not want to court. With a wink and a nod, Obama's Muslim supporters continue to work for a candidate who cannot afford to wink back at them. Given his perceived "closeness" to Islam, and the fact that he shares a name with a former Iraqi dictator, it could be strategic suicide for the Obama campaign to vocally acknowledge organized Muslim support. At a time when endorsements are worn like badges of honor, no major candidate is looking for the Muslim vote.
</snip>

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

12. Thanks for that

It's funny - I was born and raised in El Dorado, Kansas - the little town where his grandparents lived for a time. I would love to meet him and share memories - perhaps his grandparents even knew my father, who knew everyone in town's birthdays.

[JimGinPA]

8. I'm Not A Muslim - And I Don't Want To Hijack Your Thread...

But one of the things I remember the most about Obama's Keynote speech in 2004 was him calling out the Pubs & M$M for Muslim bashing.


And by the way, Tweety is a buffoon and a schoolyard bully who needs to be sent packing.

[Cali_Democrat]

10. I'm shocked at the anti-muslim hysteria that pervades America

Bush, the neocons, and the Rethugs have absolutely destroyed America with their scare tactics and anti-Muslim fear mongering crap. I cant stand it anymore. I think the Obama phenomenon is exposing America. Maybe its a good thing. He's obviously not doing it intentionally and alot of right wing idiots are looking more and more stupid.

[Suzie57]

13. Not Just Tweety

This whole Obama is a Muslim thing, the correct answer is "And? So? Your point being? I don't know what country your from but this is the United States of America, this country was founded on the basis of religious freedom so no PATRIOT cares about any candidates religious preference."

[trashcanistanista]

15. This whole thing needs to be nipped in the bud by

both candidates and I am horribly dissapointed that it hasn't been by now. It is unDemocratic and unAmerican.

[blogslut]

14. The soft bigotry of Neo-McCarthyism

Are you now or have you ever been...a Muslim?

As for Tweety: "Ha!"

[istopforcookies]

16. Obama said he was ashamed of the photo.

Ooops. What does he have to be ashamed about?

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

19. Do you mean the tribal outfit?

I've heard that described as a "Muslim" outfit. My husband is Pakistani, we have Muslim friends from several countries, and I've never seen any Muslim man wearing anything like that.

And welcome to DU!

[JimGinPA]

23. I Haven't Heard That - Can You Provide Some Proof?

[parasim]

33. Where did he say that he was ashamed of the the photo?

Do you have a link?

[Eurobabe]

17. If I were a Muslim I would be more offended by Re. Steve King of Iowa

His bigoted, racist comments re: Barack Hussein Obama, and AL-CIADA dancing in the street were REPREHENSIBLE. I tried to call and leave a voice mail this morning but his mailbox is full.

Absolutely disgusting and offensive that we have people in elected office making these heinous comments.

:hi:

[trashcanistanista]

20. I saw it in CNN today and I agree,

utterly reprehensible.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

21. You're right - he also made me quite ill

If he had any honor, McCain would immediately denounce (and reject) him. But I don't see that happening.

[Hatalles]

24. Apparently, McCain "disavowed" his remarks...

Better than nothing, I suppose.

[Eurobabe]

26. I am calling that bigot tomorrow when his office is open

and complaining. We don't need public officials spreading that kind of trash. Iowa should serve him his walking papers.

[bridgit]

18. As an American I'm offended by that duuph

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

22. ...

:spank: :7

[bridgit]

25. And I've been telling people of late about MSNBC, but Rachel & KO are on there so...

It's all Groovy Ruby Tuesday...MSNBC still sucks :puke:

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

27. I know, I know...I try to stay away, but I just can't

CNN is also disgusting, and Fox is pure evil - what is one to do? Sigh.

[stellanoir]

28. Never mind that there is nothing even remotely Christian about

war mongering & profiteering, the advocacy of torture, cutting social services, having selective amnesia, and supporting genocide.

The resurgence of bigotry in this country is something I never foresaw at all.

It's truly pathetic.

Blessings to you.

[provis99]

29. I thought all that bad stuff is pretty much the Christian standard

Haven't read your Bible lately, or your history books, have you?

[stellanoir]

31. I've read and learned enough to know it's mostly horse crap,

revisionist history, perversely bad translations, and hardly worth my time, energy, or conscious focus.

Thank you very much. (to quote Elvis)

[stellanoir]

32. I've read and learned enough to know it's mostly horse crap,

revisionist history, perversely bad translations, and hardly worth my time, energy, or conscious focus.

Thank you very much. (to quote Elvis)

[shireen]

30. As an agnostic, I am extremely offended by Mr. Tweety Matthews

He's a twit. I've stopped watching MSNBC election coverage because he's so damned annoying.

[Window]

35. I'm sorry you had to hear that from that jerk, but jerk he is.

[spanone]

36. as a human i am often offended by this pundit

[Berry Cool]

37. "BAD things"?

Oh man. If Olbermann had been there with him at least he would have said "'Bad things'?" and looked at him like "What the F is wrong with you?"

When Keith's not there, he slips the chain. Much more likely to say really stupid stuff. In a way, he's lucky, because I think Keith has saved his bacon more than once when they've both been doing election coverage. It was only Keith who convinced him to back off from using the word "bitch" again the other day (to describe Tina Fey's pro-Hillary speech).

[Florida22ndDistrict]

38. RE: As a Muslim, I am extremely offended by Mr. Tweety Matthews

You can watch/listen to shows like Washington Journal (CSPAN) or Democracy Now (Pacifica/LinkTV/FreeSpeechTV/NPR/etc.) to keep up to date on the primary coverage and still avoid the rhetoric of the MSM. They may not have all the flashy graphics, fashionable hosts, or the ability to brainwash you 24 hours a day, but there are alternative media venues. Give them a try, you may never turn back.