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Submitted by Jeff (United States), Dec 1, 2011 at 09:09

I wonder, with all that scientific knowledge being dictated to him, why didn't Mohammad just throw together some rocket propelled grenades? Or invent the cell phone so he could explode bombs out on the caravan route from the comfort of his own home?

I wonder too, with this incredible storehouse of scientific knowledge, and trillions of oil dollars flowing in, why do Arabs have to come to the USA to attend flight schools and technical schools. I would have thought it would be the other way around, and the whole world would be flocking to the middle east to get a decent scientific education. Why isn't that the case? And Saudis always seem to be arriving at American hospitals, instead of taking advantage of the superior scientific knowledge they have at home. I can't figure it out.

By the way, Slayhy, I loved your commentary on Jesus, and your theory that he would have unleashed war on the world if only he'd had more time. I suggest you send that off to the University of Qom with 50 dirhams, you should receive a Ph.D in Islamic studies in the mail in a few weeks.

Oh, and Einstein was a Muslim, right? And Isaac Newton? Of course.

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8Canadian time bomb [19 words]steve omaraNov 25, 2011 13:11191174
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1the islamic future for "submissionkind " [once, mankind] [26 words]stevev omaraNov 27, 2011 11:59191145
1Canadastan,where honor killings will soon be the norm [48 words]steve omaraNov 22, 2011 14:28191109
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1perceiving islam [71 words]steve omaraNov 25, 2011 13:08190686
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5better alternatives [302 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 28, 2011 21:04190686
12My solution to you Slayhy [750 words]Peter HallNov 30, 2011 11:19190686
1total agreement [20 words]steve omaraJan 31, 2012 11:06190686
1Response to Wrong perception of Islam and Sharia Law [196 words]ZeenaMar 11, 2012 00:41190686
Still wrong perception [21 words]slayhyMar 12, 2012 08:28190686
22Facts versus Illusions [418 words]Michael Hanni MorcosNov 3, 2011 18:07190617
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18thin edge [304 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 3, 2011 19:47190613
10slayhy is not a hypocrite [104 words]PrashantNov 4, 2011 01:10190613
13Allow minorities their beliefs and lives [187 words]JeffNov 4, 2011 12:45190613
9special treatment? [170 words]sophieNov 4, 2011 15:50190613
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18deliberate ignorance? [3765 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 6, 2011 20:41190613
8Maybe I have been misled [241 words]JeffNov 6, 2011 21:47190613
I said it before and I say it again [108 words]slayhyNov 7, 2011 23:35190613
5True colours [83 words]CaroNov 8, 2011 19:55190613
9Those are not church bells in Egypt [65 words]Peter HallNov 9, 2011 00:02190613
17It isnt about Religious laws [74 words]Peter HallNov 9, 2011 00:06190613
Shadow of a mirror [107 words]slayhyNov 9, 2011 00:26190613
13Other religions in the UAE [233 words]ZeenaNov 9, 2011 10:14190613
6Sharia Law? [65 words]ZeenaNov 9, 2011 10:25190613
7Say it again, Slayhy [246 words]JeffNov 9, 2011 12:06190613
Very well said: I recommend "say it again slayhy" [15 words]JoshNov 9, 2011 23:16190613
'Different but equal" will be difficult for Slayhy to understand [60 words]JoshNov 9, 2011 23:20190613
Miss Israel [18 words]slayhyNov 10, 2011 01:18190613
Holding humanity responsible [291 words]slayhyNov 10, 2011 06:36190613
2I said it before and I say it again [76 words]JeffNov 10, 2011 09:30190613
Media and Extremists [91 words]slayhyNov 10, 2011 15:37190613
Not difficult to implement [90 words]slayhyNov 10, 2011 18:03190613
18The Problem is the Differences !!!!!!! [256 words]Peter HallNov 10, 2011 19:17190613
10They are not similar [169 words]Peter HallNov 10, 2011 19:26190613
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learning Shari'a from Internet [72 words]slayhyNov 11, 2011 02:58190613
Again and Again - wrong perceprion [194 words]slayhyNov 11, 2011 03:05190613
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5Oh, great teacher [105 words]JeffNov 11, 2011 19:54190613
8Are you serious? [130 words]Peter HallNov 11, 2011 22:37190613
18I think everybody here is amazed and astounded at your knowledge and intelligence! [127 words]Peter HallNov 11, 2011 23:08190613
15Is that a statement or a question? [103 words]Peter HallNov 11, 2011 23:19190613
6Mosques in Vetican; Another hypocrisy from Slayhy [124 words]JoshNov 11, 2011 23:28190613
1Slayhy proudly says [25 words]JoshNov 11, 2011 23:32190613
Enough said? [13 words]JeffNov 12, 2011 09:20190613
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Look in the mirror fist [60 words]slayhyNov 13, 2011 03:33190613
26what ?????????????????????????????? [189 words]Peter HallNov 14, 2011 18:20190613
4time enough [107 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 14, 2011 21:47190613
18You just described Mohammed [70 words]Peter HallNov 14, 2011 23:31190613
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13What practices are you talking about? [127 words]Peter HallNov 15, 2011 13:03190613
2Are we allowed to listen to Muslim holy men? [166 words]JeffNov 15, 2011 13:15190613
1Wrong again, Slayhy [44 words]JeffNov 16, 2011 12:09190613
2Great teacher and great seer [105 words]JeffNov 16, 2011 12:20190613
9Slayhy - Stop being dishonest [206 words]Peter HallNov 16, 2011 22:54190613
7Your sir ... [75 words]Peter HallNov 16, 2011 23:03190613
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10Slayhy, you are either very dishonest or foolish [472 words]Peter HallNov 18, 2011 20:27190613
1he has no answers - only opinions [1620 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 19, 2011 05:21190613
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3Aisha Marriage [598 words]slayhyNov 19, 2011 09:45190613
10you proved my point [246 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 01:03190613
9I think ... [242 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 01:16190613
16OMG, is this Muslim mathematics? [63 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 02:16190613
8You are the only one who refutes [66 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 02:19190613
3Dishonesty? [31 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 02:31190613
3So you think everybody is wrong but you? [24 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 02:33190613
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7more problems [274 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 19:14190613
10Nice fairytale [165 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 19:43190613
4truth always trumps delusion [280 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 20, 2011 22:00190613
3Loose ends [319 words]William EastNov 20, 2011 22:17190613
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10Again you contradict yourself [468 words]Peter HallNov 21, 2011 07:55190613
7You are going to sue?? [76 words]Peter HallNov 21, 2011 17:56190613
5long gone [197 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 21, 2011 19:45190613
5Please stop trying to prove ... [300 words]Peter HallNov 21, 2011 21:58190613
7widows? [268 words]Peter HallNov 21, 2011 22:37190613
3I am glad you finally acknowledged your ignorance [33 words]Peter HallNov 21, 2011 22:40190613
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4so now you admit you are ignorant about islam? [90 words]Peter HallNov 23, 2011 00:43190613
4Was Aisha 9 years old when she got married? [1386 words]slayhyNov 25, 2011 07:01190613
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6Is that all you can say? [290 words]Peter HallNov 26, 2011 20:19190613
6keratinous cortices? [880 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 26, 2011 20:33190613
3LOL, You are a comedian Slayhy [168 words]Peter HallNov 26, 2011 21:05190613
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1STILL AN IGNORANT AND WANTS TO SPEAK [51 words]slayhyNov 28, 2011 07:30190613
1The fly and the antidotes story [250 words]slayhyNov 28, 2011 07:46190613
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6False accusations? Or false questions? [472 words]JeffNov 28, 2011 13:15190613
5references? [202 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 28, 2011 19:59190613
5change of story [379 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 28, 2011 20:41190613
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5laughable comparison ... [35 words]calebNov 29, 2011 09:16190613
4Sacrifice ? [360 words]Peter HallNov 29, 2011 22:49190613
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7startling observations [1450 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 30, 2011 20:31190613
2This makes me wonder [206 words]JeffDec 1, 2011 09:09190613
6Now do not get nasty Slayhy [505 words]Peter HallDec 1, 2011 21:20190613
This is exactly what infidels asked him [33 words]slayhyDec 2, 2011 03:02190613
9Well Slayhy, we know you are incapaible of original thought but? [1084 words]Peter HallDec 2, 2011 03:17190613
8Yes they probably did ask. [140 words]Peter HallDec 2, 2011 19:44190613
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5future fantasy [378 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanDec 4, 2011 02:00190613
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7LOL, You are a comedian Slayhy [999 words]Peter HallDec 4, 2011 21:21190613
6so skilful [297 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanDec 5, 2011 04:47190613
Mislead and Misinformed [56 words]slayhyDec 6, 2011 03:18190613
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7... very slippery ... [259 words]Peter HallDec 7, 2011 00:51190613
5tiring [207 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanDec 7, 2011 19:52190613
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4You are avoiding half the question [103 words]Peter HallDec 8, 2011 21:16190613
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6regressive behaviour [179 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanDec 9, 2011 22:09190613
5Are you being slippery again Slayhy?? [73 words]Peter HallDec 11, 2011 16:56190613
5A Problem [104 words]Peter HallDec 11, 2011 19:14190613
2simple [129 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanDec 11, 2011 21:50190613
A blind man??? mmm... [214 words]slayhyDec 12, 2011 01:00190613
1only half the story [351 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanDec 12, 2011 07:28190613
6More Taqiyya? [308 words]Peter HallDec 12, 2011 23:18190613
did you think? [69 words]slayhyDec 13, 2011 00:05190613
5slayhy: Sharia is more than lessons in fifth grade morality lessons [1544 words]PlatoDec 17, 2011 09:41190613
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oh my God [27 words]steve omaraJan 31, 2012 11:21190613
14Real gem from our dear slayhy read and laugh [291 words]dhimmi no moreFeb 1, 2012 08:06190613
Admire [33 words]VIRENDERMar 9, 2012 08:01190613
1sharia that talks and sharia that walks [117 words]ZoranAug 22, 2012 11:06190613
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5If this is moderation .... [237 words]George LakerNov 2, 2011 12:43190581
3Relativity [119 words]George LakerNov 4, 2011 12:35190581
6Good news; bad news and a question [88 words]There is NO Santa ClausNov 2, 2011 07:52190573
1Nonsense, no Muslim supports the Zionists [92 words]slayhyNov 5, 2011 03:18190573
7nonsense no Muslim supports ? [426 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 5, 2011 22:27190573
Are we talking, Really? [432 words]slayhyNov 9, 2011 02:12190573
Infidel points answered [577 words]slayhyNov 9, 2011 04:04190573
8....because it was fed to me then it must be true..... duh [1503 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 10, 2011 01:38190573
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3ontologically bubble-wrapped [193 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 10, 2011 20:06190573
9I think everybody is laughing at you Slayhy [152 words]Peter HallNov 11, 2011 23:43190573
4ruminations on non-extant equine sub-species [293 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 14, 2011 22:36190573
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6continually repeating something when it is clearly false means what? [1142 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 15, 2011 20:25190573
6What are these imaginary sources? [135 words]Peter HallNov 16, 2011 08:01190573
1YES, you are on the right track [53 words]slayhyNov 17, 2011 04:22190573
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1really? [79 words]Peter HallNov 18, 2011 21:03190573
5Proper sources? [98 words]Peter HallNov 18, 2011 21:27190573
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4Typical avoidance [127 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 18:43190573
4My sources [89 words]Peter HallNov 20, 2011 19:21190573
5more advice [1287 words]the Grand Infidel of KaffiristanNov 21, 2011 05:15190573
7I can imagine you shaking in denial ! [164 words]Peter HallNov 21, 2011 17:51190573
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5dodging the hard questions again [87 words]Peter HallNov 22, 2011 21:29190573
7Slavery is a big Issue to Muslims, you guys love it! [102 words]Peter HallNov 22, 2011 21:35190573
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11No! No! No! [355 words]Peter HallNov 23, 2011 01:37190573
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4Pre-emptive Strikes [338 words]George LakerNov 3, 2011 12:39190562
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