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rogerashton

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14. Right

Reply to David__77 (Reply #13)

Sun Jun 12, 2016, 01:34 PM

Jun 2016

Terrorism is a political action. Islamism is a political position. Islam is not; "Islamic terrorism" is an error of grammar -- something I would expect from Trump, but not on DU.

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President Obama and Hillary Clinton should use the phrase "Islamic terrorism". [View all] Nye Bevan Jun 2016 OP

Only if they use the term Christian terrorism when it comes to gays and pro choice community uponit7771 Jun 2016 #1

+1! tecelote Jun 2016 #4

One is international. One isn't. Joe the Revelator Jun 2016 #5

"Christian" terrorism is international -- Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2016 #10

Yes, but the Pope isn't calling for mass murder from the safety of the vatican. Joe the Revelator Jun 2016 #11

++++++++++++++++++++++10000000000 Hell Hath No Fury Jun 2016 #9

Allow me to explain. Kang Colby Jun 2016 #12

Seems more like anti-gay terrorism in this case (whether the guy invoked Isis or not). Mass Jun 2016 #2

yup . based on what we know so far it was specifically targeted towards lgbt JI7 Jun 2016 #7

Since we're tossing out ideas on words they should use how about justiceischeap Jun 2016 #3

It's Islamic terrorism, a hate-crime, and ... dawg Jun 2016 #6

I agree but do not fail Station to Station Jun 2016 #8

I would call it Islamist terrorism. David__77 Jun 2016 #13

Right rogerashton Jun 2016 #14

They are adults and can use whatever words they choose. underpants Jun 2016 #15