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Old 08-27-2010, 06:59   #1
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'How Muslims Are Treated in America'

A 2008 video produced by an ABC News hidden camera team, called "How Muslims Are Treated in America." Setting aside concerns about the morality of such "hidden camera" journalism, which some critics say tricks and emotionally manipulates innocent people, it provides a brief window into American attitudes towards Islam.

An interesting 7 minute video.

And so it goes...

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'How Muslims Are Treated in America'
TheAtlanticWire, 26 Aug 2010

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/opini...n-America-4834
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Old 08-27-2010, 07:16   #2
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This video was talked about.....

This video was talked about in another thread.

Getting old Richard?
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Old 08-27-2010, 07:23   #3
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I loved the military dads response @ 03:10 - 03:45. I’d like to think I would have done the same thing, and afterwords, invite her to sit down and talk about Islam. I love picking peoples brains.
I had a discussion with a female from Saudi a while back who jumped at the chance to discuss her beliefs with a non-Muslim, it was an interesting learning experience…
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Old 08-27-2010, 07:27   #4
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Ah, the silent seething underbelly of America; what did Mick Jagger sing, ..”We’re just a shot away”
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Old 08-27-2010, 07:34   #5
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This video was talked about in another thread.

Getting old Richard?
I ran this search stream 'How Muslims Are Treated in America' and got no response for either threads or posts.

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Old 08-27-2010, 07:51   #6
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Ah, the silent seething underbelly of America; what did Mick Jagger sing, ..”We’re just a shot away”
Ah, the Stones ….Someone ought to make a video with numerous photos of the victims of honor killing, like that Iraqi girl stoned to death, superimposed as the tune Gimme Shelter plays…if I knew how, I would
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:03   #7
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It might also be illuminating to see the results if Mr. Quiñones used the same methods (hidden camera) in sections of Dearborn, Michigan.

IIRC we had a lively thread in 2009 about "controversial" filming at an Arab Festival.

MOO, I suspect that no "group" has a monopoly on prejudice ....but we'll never see that video from Mr. Quiñones.
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Old 08-27-2010, 09:40   #8
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Back in the "Ruth" thread?

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I ran this search stream 'How Muslims Are Treated in America' and got no response for either threads or posts.

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Might have been posted back in the "Ruth" thread or somewhere similar. The link was posted into a thread after a few pages of comments and then some comments were made on it.
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Old 08-27-2010, 14:18   #9
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Interesting times...

Though the facts are still coming, It seems that NYC taxi driver, and the Mosque in Queens might have strong opinions...
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Old 08-27-2010, 19:50   #10
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Ah, the Stones ….Someone ought to make a video with numerous photos of the victims of honor killing, like that Iraqi girl stoned to death, superimposed as the tune Gimme Shelter plays…if I knew how, I would
Yeah ....but ya know TRock..."Sympathy for the Devil" comes to mind, as well!
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It might also be illuminating to see the results if Mr. Quiñones used the same methods (hidden camera) in sections of Dearborn, Michigan.

IIRC we had a lively thread in 2009 about "controversial" filming at an Arab Festival.

MOO, I suspect that no "group" has a monopoly on prejudice ....but we'll never see that video from Mr. Quiñones.
It would be nice to see John Q do a enlightening piece on 'How Muslims treat America'. But like you said, we'll never see it......they aren't on the MIAC report.
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Yeah ....but ya know TRock..."Sympathy for the Devil" comes to mind, as well!
It does I would like to see one with the tune you suggested featuring the dude in my avatar, Pope Gregory IX, Hitler, Stalin, Mao, and Pol Pot

I’ve gotta bone up on my puter skillz and learn how to make videos
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=218_1238686766
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I’ve gotta bone up on my puter skillz and learn how to make videos
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=218_1238686766
Just promise me you won't end up like The Bashman with a visit from the MiB
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Just promise me you won't end up like The Bashman with a visit from the MiB
Roger that

BTW, I really like your avatar
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Old 08-27-2010, 22:25   #15
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Lightbulb Media hyperbole...

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[H]ere’s some clarifying info from the FBI. According to the latest hate crime statistics available, there were 1,606 hate crime offenses motivated by religious bias in 2008. A closer look: 65.7 percent of them were committed against Jews. Against Muslims? 7.7 percent.
I wonder what would the percentage be if you were to reverse the question: "How Americans are treated in country XYZ" or "How Christians are treated in country XYZ?"

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