The Outrage Contextualized

Dr. Vieth has two excellent pieces at Cranach that place the Islamic Cartoon Controversy into a stark perspective. If you're not sure what to think about this controversy, read these articles!

In The Muslim Conquest of the West he begins the discussion about how the West has capitulated and how the rewards of such actions are reaped. He continues the discussion in Dhimmitude by citing another article describing self-subjection of the West to Islamic rule through the language of "tolerance," "respect," and other similar politically correct aims.

Both are EXCELLENT articles and are highly commended reading.

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Would you like ketchup with that?

Well, guess I'm having crow for a midnight snack tonight.

Cascioli will likely appeal, but for now, it's still legal to say that Jesus existed in Italy.

Ok, you can all say "I told you so" now... I'll put my tinfoil hat away ...for now.

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That was fun....

Ok, I'm not very into posting my results from the quizes that go around... but I found this one surprisingly accurate -- (Yes, BTW- I did score Chalcedon Compliant... I just neglected to post the results...). I would have expected to score higher on Spock though... I guess I've neglected my science side for too long.

Your results:
You are Geordi LaForge

Geordi LaForge		85%
An Expendable Character (Redshirt)		70%
Spock		69%
Jean-Luc Picard		55%
Will Riker		50%
Mr. Scott		50%
Data		49%
Uhura		40%
Beverly Crusher		40%
James T. Kirk (Captain)		40%
Deanna Troi		35%
Leonard McCoy (Bones)		35%
Chekov		30%
Worf		25%
Mr. Sulu		20%

You work well with others and often fix problems quickly. Your romantic
relationships are often bungled.

Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Quiz

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