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Good. Global Leaders had their photo op and left. But the conversation needs to continue. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #1
were these claims proven false? Desert805 Jan 2015 #2
Do you have a point, because there is none there? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #3
Funny. Desert805 Jan 2015 #5
If you repeat the same thing enough times it becomes true and people will believe you. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #6
Religion played no part in this attack... Desert805 Jan 2015 #7
It played the part of being the public excuse for the attack. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #23
Not you and I, my friend! Desert805 Jan 2015 #24
We should get together for drinks some time. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #26
We'd probably have a good time. Desert805 Jan 2015 #28
you have no more idea what was in the heads of the attackers than anyone else cali Jan 2015 #106
You mean that religion played no part in this attack? fadedrose Jan 2015 #62
Surely. Desert805 Jan 2015 #64
My apologies for not knowing fadedrose Jan 2015 #69
"Surely" = "Shirley" Desert805 Jan 2015 #70
My first thought was that you meant "Surely" fadedrose Jan 2015 #82
There are religious elements to the attack KMOD Jan 2015 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #4
Are you seriously asking folks to consider it was a "False Flag" Desert805 Jan 2015 #8
No, I think people are too gullible and will swallow the media promoted story. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #9
An evil "corporation" executed the Paris attacks Desert805 Jan 2015 #11
In a shiny new Citroen, no less. Very "Mission Impossible", don't you think? NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #12
Well, that proves it. Desert805 Jan 2015 #15
And, it was BLACK! Now a Fiat 500 would have suggested Mafioso. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #17
So you find the idea of a False Flag as ridiculous as I do then? Desert805 Jan 2015 #18
The actual truth is difficult for some to swallow. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2015 #13
Oh, I am... Desert805 Jan 2015 #16
That's true. It's lies and propaganda that are easy to swallow. People literally bath in it. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #20
It's too bad you deleted your link. Desert805 Jan 2015 #29
If you edit, the link is still there to be seen. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #30
Yeah, I see your point. Desert805 Jan 2015 #31
You are a critical thinker? 840high Jan 2015 #54
do elaborate. I want to hear from you great self-touting critical thinkers cali Jan 2015 #107
Saved for future reference after the inevitable self delete. Warren Stupidity Jan 2015 #114
The link he provided did very much Desert805 Jan 2015 #115
As far as I can tell this poster is determined to stake out one outrageous position Warren Stupidity Jan 2015 #116
totally. eom Desert805 Jan 2015 #117
That is one f-cked up website you are linking to there oberliner Jan 2015 #21
I will self delete. I hadn't seen anything like that when I first checked. nt NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #22
Suddenly, the French Special Forces didn't execute French citizens... Desert805 Jan 2015 #25
No. You will learn that juries will hide a reply for having a sketchy source. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #27
Don't you think that source is worth hiding? oberliner Jan 2015 #37
I take your word for it. I'm guessing you're right, and I thank you. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #39
Fair enough oberliner Jan 2015 #40
Maybe you should start an OP? Desert805 Jan 2015 #41
critical thinking in action, I see. cali Jan 2015 #108
Not surprising. Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #36
No, they were not proven false. 840high Jan 2015 #53
Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #10
Thanks for dropping by, see you next time, ta ta for now. NYC_SKP Jan 2015 #14
Yup. Agschmid Jan 2015 #19
heres a question for all those that refer to themselves Je suis Charlie... politicman Jan 2015 #32
"disgustingly racist magazine like Charlie Hebdo" Desert805 Jan 2015 #33
so if you don't like it, it's can't be said? better to let the guy shout all he wants because msongs Jan 2015 #34
Ignorance is bliss Desert805 Jan 2015 #35
you didnt answer my question. politicman Jan 2015 #44
I do not think there should be limits on political cartoons, no. Not ever. Desert805 Jan 2015 #45
whats the difference between a political cartton and a KKK flyer making fuin of a black lynching? politicman Jan 2015 #50
Charlie Hebdo is not the KKK Desert805 Jan 2015 #51
thats the best response you could come up with? politicman Jan 2015 #67
No, this is, but you've ignored it: Desert805 Jan 2015 #68
really?? politicman Jan 2015 #86
No, it's a trait of some humorists. Some humorists on the left even. *gasp!* Desert805 Jan 2015 #88
allowing free speech does not mean you agree with it Duckhunter935 Jan 2015 #55
of course, so why suddenly is everyone glorifying Charlie Hebdo? politicman Jan 2015 #71
"glorify a magazine whose whole purpose is to offend groups of people" Duckhunter935 Jan 2015 #72
then tell me the purpose then please. politicman Jan 2015 #87
Obviously to get people to THINK Warpy Jan 2015 #102
Charlie Hebdo is not racist, they are not homophobic. You spread falsehoods, but even that should Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #38
is there a limit? politicman Jan 2015 #46
You're asking questions that aren't related to the event Desert805 Jan 2015 #49
no id ont think anyone should die for cartoons or anything that offends anyone politicman Jan 2015 #65
I believe their intention was to entertain people. Desert805 Jan 2015 #66
Wow. KMOD Jan 2015 #63
if threatening words are illegal then that shows that we already have restrictions on what we are politicman Jan 2015 #84
If you say "I'm gonna kill you" KMOD Jan 2015 #85
... politicman Jan 2015 #92
can you point me to something that was published, KMOD Jan 2015 #93
Do you want to mail me your house keys Desert805 Jan 2015 #94
this is a privately owned forum with posting rules which everyone posting agreed to uppityperson Jan 2015 #119
would you arrest that guy in the middle of the street? lame54 Jan 2015 #42
Or murder him and everyone around him? Desert805 Jan 2015 #43
I answered your questions Desert805 Jan 2015 #56
replying to yourself asking yourself to reply to yourself? uppityperson Jan 2015 #120
so I hit the wrong reply button- will I be sued? Desert805 Jan 2015 #121
don't you get tired of making baseless assumptions and jumping to of conclusions? uppityperson Jan 2015 #122
Pont out a few and I'll let you know. Desert805 Jan 2015 #123
you aren't worth the time, will give only 1 uppityperson Jan 2015 #124
Sounds like you took my flipant reply Desert805 Jan 2015 #125
ok, that is now 2 examples with an insult thrown in. My name isn't Francis. uppityperson Jan 2015 #128
Send me a PM when I hit 3! Desert805 Jan 2015 #129
uh. huh. Insults are only fun and games until you get called on them? uppityperson Jan 2015 #130
You threw the first insult Desert805 Jan 2015 #131
THAT excuse ends in kindergarten and I not your friend. eom uppityperson Jan 2015 #132
There was no excuse. There was no apology. Desert805 Jan 2015 #133
no i wouldnt. but..... politicman Jan 2015 #47
Two things: Desert805 Jan 2015 #48
two answers... politicman Jan 2015 #57
Dude. Desert805 Jan 2015 #61
same principle. politicman Jan 2015 #80
So what? Desert805 Jan 2015 #81
No, making fun of a religion can also oppose bad attitudes of that religion muriel_volestrangler Jan 2015 #111
This is the zillionth post Desert805 Jan 2015 #59
I disagree with your assessment. politicman Jan 2015 #73
You can't "disagree" with a fact, anymore Desert805 Jan 2015 #74
I support his right to say it Duckhunter935 Jan 2015 #52
Would you support his right to say it, or would you support the guy saying it? politicman Jan 2015 #75
Answer to your question KMOD Jan 2015 #58
I support all free speech. 840high Jan 2015 #60
What about if someone threatened to kill you and your family by using threatening words? politicman Jan 2015 #77
*sigh* Desert805 Jan 2015 #78
arrgghh politicman Jan 2015 #89
so much wrong... Desert805 Jan 2015 #90
my point is this. politicman Jan 2015 #95
Charlie Hebdo is awesome. Desert805 Jan 2015 #96
Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #97
I would NEVER alert on this... Desert805 Jan 2015 #98
You think there's a problem with differentiating between threats of violence, and offensive words? muriel_volestrangler Jan 2015 #112
This post is disgustingly racist and the police should do something about it. Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2015 #110
A million other DUers have already refuted the claim that Charlie Hebdo was racist. backscatter712 Jan 2015 #135
It will probably sell out, giving the magazine an infusion of cash it will need Warpy Jan 2015 #79
Looks like they've been given a new lease on life, Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #99
It is difficult to have a true debate Desert805 Jan 2015 #101
Fell in love with Paris decades ago and then made it my home... Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #105
Funny how so many people are pro censorship Warpy Jan 2015 #103
<<<Word!>>> Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #104
Such a heartbreaking way for that money to be found Marrah_G Jan 2015 #118
I know it's not allowed here, KMOD Jan 2015 #83
If "all" = a 6 pack of IPA's Desert805 Jan 2015 #91
<<<This>>>! Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #100
It's pretty clear that Desert already won with a clear knockout. n/t cali Jan 2015 #109
politicman, while claiming to be against denigrating speech in some basic way, was locked out of Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #113
+1 wavesofeuphoria Jan 2015 #126
Yes!!!nt bravenak Jan 2015 #127
I posted in the Good Reads section of DU this article OKNancy Jan 2015 #134
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