We live in an age of fear.

Terrorism is a reality in South Asia be it from Hindu extremists, Sikh extremists, Christians in Nagaland, or Muslims in Pakistan striking at civilian shops, universities, and military posts in Rawalpindi.

Terrorism has rocked India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

If Afghanistan is included as being part of South Asia, terrorism in that country is also an issue.

I do not think this is about racial profiling.

I am a Muslim of Afghan ancestry, and even from Muslims, you have a right to freedom of speech and assembly, I have heard troubling statements made. However, their comments have not made me so uncomfortable that I would turn them over to the authorities.

In America, I don’t think al Qaeda has a strong hold or appeal. However, there are people who certainly sympathize with the “Jihadi” gospel which is currently in vogue, one that denounces capitalism, democracy, feminism, and calls for a return to “Muslim empire” in the name of a Sunni caliphate and restrictions of human choice and agency.

Sadly, the epicenter of the “war on terror” is not in Iran or the Arab Middle East and North Africa, it is in the subcontinent. The epicenter is in South Asia.

Hopefully you find this terrorist worthy. This only coming a month after that loser from Denver was arrested. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8318708.stm

exactly, which is why you can’t call liberals hypocritical based on the actions of the liberal mayor of LA. Fox news should get the same consideration. Indeed, even if i were to accept your broad definition of hypocrisy, given that the vid was produced by the city of LA, its unclear to me why you’re so concerned about foxnews’ alleged hypocrisy but not the Democratic party’s…for condemning orwellian techniques while simultaneously deploying them.

And I am talking about specific talking points by specific anchors or pundits

actually, you’re not talking specifics. You provided no evidence to substantiate your allegations.

And I am talking about specific talking points by specific anchors or pundits, who if you put side by side with past and present clips, completely contradict themselves based on who they support. And it is worse when they claim to be fair and balanced and also hold sway over many followers.

Still, saying “they go back on their own statements” is problematic since “they” don’t make statements. If two different individuals within the same organization make contradictory statements is the organization being hypocritical or just diverse?

It’s one thing to be have differing views on levels of free speech based on feelings of exploitation

Now you’re justifying the contradiction and that’s OK but I fail to see why Fox News shouldn’t get the same consideration. After all, national defense, even in liberal thought, is considered a legitimate reason to suspend civil liberties and last i checked the city of LA is run by liberals. Was Lincoln being hypocritical when he freed the slaves while simultaneously suspending habeas corpus?

since of course we desis are terrorists… the experts know better. oh wait, there hasn’t been a desi terrorist yet—but why wait? screw those job stealing macacas!!!!

maybe i should turn this site in? i am sure the experts know better.. grrrr