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By Ken Shepherd | June 15, 2011 | 12:20

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With Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) holding a hearing on the radicalization of Muslim inmates in U.S. prisons, MSNBC's Thomas Roberts this morning set out to discredit the premise of the proceedings by interviewing Minnesota Democrat and practicing Muslim Rep. Keith Ellison.

Ellison, Roberts reminded viewers of MSNBC's 11 a.m. Eastern hour of live news coverage, provided tearful testimony at a hearing in March on Islamic radicalization.

Roberts began his interview by practically holding Ellison forth as an expert when it comes to the data regarding prisoner radicalization (emphasis mine):


Today's hearing really keys in on prisons. Congressman King though noting that dozens of ex-convicts that have traveled on to Yemen and join al Qaeda fringe groups. From what you've seen though, how widespread is the problem and is it really warranted to be discussed today in these hearings?

Ellison responded that radicalization should be discussed but objected that the hearings were focusing unfairly on Muslims when there are "white supremist (sic) groups, other groups, gangs from various parts of the world that might be the subject of a hearing."

Roberts failed to challenge Ellison, moving on to query him on his thoughts about GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain and his views on potentially having Muslims in his Cabinet.

The MSNBC daytime anchor also failed to balance out Ellison by bringing on experts who have studied prison inmate radicalization nor any conservatives or Republicans who would rebut Ellison's complaint that Muslims were being unfairly singled out.

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→ ButtHurt Ellison

Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 12:27pm.

Did he cry?  That would've been a nice touch, showing us how hurt he is over the persecution of Moslems.

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Crying

Submitted by Tugboat Phil on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:19pm.

was the first thing I associated with Ellison. The only thing he doesn't cry about in relation to Islam, is the Americans that are killed by it's adherents.

(great campaign slogan!)

President Obama is a Muslim (from his own lips), Kenyan (read it from his publicist) a homosexual (read it on a news magazine cover) and a Socialist (I'm alive and can see it for myself)
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Ellison and Roberts

Submitted by iveseenitall on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 12:36pm.

Ignorant "liberals"---they never let facts get in the way of their ideology and bias. One of 'em is in Congress and the other is in the media. Figures.

NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"(progressive)

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Rep. Ellison,

Submitted by almostacowboy on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 12:40pm.

....like most Muslims, is an expert on lying to the enemy (us Americans).

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Muslims infiltrate

Submitted by jon_torlin on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 12:44pm.

I find it comical that Ellison is complaining about white supremacists, gangs and etc, except he's missing one thing and deliberately so:  Muslims in this country are trying to change how the law works and demanding that Sharia be used.  That's a direct attack on the government to change it versus the law breakers like the gangs and white supremacists who fight against the government.

And even more so, in the case of Ellison himself, I also find it worrisome that they allow a practicing muslim into Congress which by definition is against the Constitution because of the different in ideaology and how their Koran's guidelines include slavery and killing and raping of non-muslims.  His swearing on the Koran, especially the 2-book version owned by Thomas Jefferson is a slap in the face of America because Jefferson used that to understand his ENEMIES.  Ellison swearing on that has the same impact of symbolism that building a mosque near the WTC represents, which is a victory mark.

In short, Ellison MUST be thrown out of Congress.

Hell, the Muslims' value on life(as in NONE) played a lot in his work on the travesty that was the health care legislation, just like the Chairman's comments about giving grandma a pain pill instead of the pacemaker.

And that thing about Herman Cain suggesting having Muslims in his cabinet, even with some sort of loyalty oath, I have a HUGE problem with that.  That's a big ugly mark against voting for him as president.  Thanks but HELL no thanks!

-Jon

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Jon,

Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:24pm.

I dont think you need to worry about Cain having any Muslims in his cabinet. He was simply defending himself against the discrimination accusation the moderator had just thrown at him.

Seek Truth, Defend Liberty
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He is the resident expert

Submitted by Tomorama on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:02pm.

Ellison DID stay at a Motel 6 last night, so he IS an expert.

He now speaks for all Moooselums and anything relating to Moooselums.

They didn't bring ANYONE else on to balance the discussion???

Whaddya think, they are Faux Noise or something?

If you make poverty easy, you will have more of it. Benjamin Franklin
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You mean a Holiday Inn

Submitted by Beukeboom on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:33pm.

You mean a Holiday Inn Express?

Or maybe La Quinta (which is Spanish for "next to Denny's")?

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Blowin' the punch line again............

Submitted by Tomorama on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 2:54pm.

Yes, Yes I did.

I like the line, but I tend to forget the name of the chain.........................

Christ, the BRUINS need to win tonight or lose 7-0, I am going batty as all bleep.

If you make poverty easy, you will have more of it. Benjamin Franklin
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I'm with you on the Bruins.

Submitted by Beukeboom on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 3:28pm.

I'm with you on the Bruins. I'm hoping they win it all tonight.

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I guess Ellison's CAIR BFF Ibrahim Hooper was not in town,

Submitted by SickofLibs on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:15pm.

or he would have been on, too.

Very poor planning there, Tommy Bobby.

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From what you've seen...

Submitted by Suilbup on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:18pm.

Great question. Wouldn't the logical follow up be "What is it exactly that you have seen?"

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boooo!

Submitted by Agnostic on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 1:20pm.

funny but boooo!

. . Socialist = Modern Liberal = Parasitoid
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Those radical Christians

Submitted by octavioj on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 2:28pm.

They keep coming out of the prison system and blowing stuff up. Also, for the "right wing" institutions, that are really anarchists and therefore far from "right wing" as they define it, is it not known the FBI has constant monitoring of those militia? Is it not widely known?

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Working in a prison I see

Submitted by ricklail on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 2:37pm.

Working in a prison I see Islam becoming the fastest growing of religions. It stands to reason that radicals are coming in. Officers are not allowed to be in the Jumal services. They can monitor on a camera but there is not sound. Might have to talk to the Captain that is in charge of monitoring gangs to see if he can get some intell on them.  

A well regulated militia being necessary to a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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Typical liberals

Submitted by Bob K on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 2:47pm.

They will never hesitate for a moment to sacrifice citizen safety or national security for the sake of political correctness and/or liberal "street cred".

Bob K
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Yeah, Ellison has a problem with Jihadists recruiting prisoners

Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 3:30pm.

My guess is he condones it as he, like all Muslims, have the same ultimate goal.

Muslims are programmed to reflexively lie to their infidel enemies, which is why I don't believe anything this man says to us.

And he is lying when he says he thinks Islamic "radicalization" of prisoners should be discussed.  What he wants is for this issue to disappear from the MSM's radar completely - the sooner, the better.

Remember, Ellison is a Muslim, and he wants you and me ultimately just as converted, enslaved, or as dead, as any other Muslim you can name.

It is astounding to me the level of ignorance that still exists throughout Western Society when it comes to the reality of the "religion" of Islam. 

The Civilized World is going rue the day it decided to allow an enemy that is sworn to its utter destruction to operate with impunity right under its very nose.

-Dave

Vote for the American in November

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did Ellison really

Submitted by dmaley1714 on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 5:41pm.

Use the but other people are doing it to defense. Normally that ends about the 10th grade

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Sun-Times reports facts

Submitted by Cool Arrow on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 10:15pm.

Chicago Sun-Times reported on the facts rather than follow in the footsteps of the cowardly Tribune.

Doesn't take much, I know, but the S-T actually reported on the ethnicity of the attackers.  Sort of important from a "Be On Look Out" standpoint.

It can be argued by any Democrat that "Well, duh!  What ethnicity do you expect", and they regularly file such activity under the condescending pretense of "black rage", but it's unforgivable that the Chi Trib actually omits facts for the purpose of getting people mugged and killed.

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