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DISCLAIMER: in my experience, the following doesn't apply to 99% of my readership. Unfortunately, experience also shows it has to be written down for the remaining 1%.
The short version, when it comes to my comments policy, goes down to a line taken from the (mediocre) second opus of the Matrix:
"I built this place. Down here, I make the rules."
Let's elaborate a bit:
AVERTISSEMENT : selon mon expérience, ce qui suit ne s'applique pas à 99% de mes lecteurs. Malheureusement, l'expérience prouve aussi qu'il faut que cela soit écrit pour le pourcentage restant.
La version courte, concernant ma politique pour les commentaires, se résume à une ligne tirée du second (médiocre) volet de Matrix:
"J'ai construit cet endroit. Ici, je fais les lois."
Élaborons un brin :
If you need further help with the site, you may want to check the Field Manual. Ultimately, you can also drop me a line. I usually don't answer jellyfish and buttermonkey(1) hybrids however.
Si vous avez besoin de plus d'aide avec le site, jetez un œil au manuel d'instruction. Au pire, vous pouvez également m'envoyer un mot. J'ai cependant tendance à ne pas répondre aux fruits de l'union d'une méduse et d'un cul de singe.
| A Fan | 3 months, 2 weeks ago | |
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Brilliant, once more. Thank you! A Fan - Switzerland |
| Proof | 3 months, 2 weeks ago | |
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Do you think my religion would be accepted if I went to a Muslim country and rejected sharia law? |
| Red Collar | 3 months, 2 weeks ago | |
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I just love the democratic process. 57% of voters rejected minarets.
Now you have a bunch of people saying "it’s a shame".
If you ask me, it’s better for the Swiss to BE democratic rather than appear tolerant. Tolerance isn’t a good value as such. |
| unknown jane | 3 months, 1 week ago | |
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This wailing and gnashing of teeth over the unfairness and bigotry of it all is ridiculous. Religious freedom? There isn’t a place I can think of where that is the case—there are more tolerant societies than others, true, but most draw the line with how far a person can practice freedom of religion when said practice infringes upon the rights of others to do the same and/or endangers the safety of others, or endangers the laws of the land (that’s the reason why Santeria practioners will run the risk of a crack down for animal sacrifice and why pagans can’t "get back to their roots" with snuffing out a few of their fellow humans on certain dates of the calendar). If Islam ever decides to rein in their fire and brimstone breathers and fix this nasty little problem of extreme intolerance (there are some other issues, but that would be a good place to start imho), then Muslims might find people more accepting of their presence—as it stands, not only has this not happened, the hounds have been let loose to do as much intimidating as possible, while they hide behind the victim role while seeking every advantage to play the system. Is it any wonder that people start to sicken of this? wonderful post |
| Kendra | 3 months, 1 week ago | |
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About this paragraph: "Swiss Muslims as well as most of their western world brothers and sisters, are currently in Meccan Cuddly Fluffy Surah Mode (with unicorns and rainbows thrown in). If you know the differences between the Koran’s Meccan and Medinan verses, and the historical and strategic rationale behind them, you get my meaning. If you don’t, look it up because that’s a bit beyond the scope of this humble post and I’m already far too easily dispersed as it is, okay?" Please read Modern Day Trojan Horse: Al-Hijra, The Islamic Doctrine of Immigration, Accepting Freedom or Imposing Islam? by Sam Solomon and E Al Maqdisi. It outlines the strategy completely and is one of the best books I’ve read all year.
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| Bruce | 3 months ago | |
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Another remarkably well-stated tretise by our French brother in arms! Your talents are under-appreciated and wasted in your home country, Diss. Wish you were in the US to help us throw back the commie hoards - but I imagine you are trying to help save France right now. "Freedom of Religion" does not give one the right to (as you point out) fly planes into buildings, nor does it give one the option of dismissing the laws and customs of the country you are a GUEST in. Have a problem with that? GO HOME! BTW we’ve missed you, Diss. I trust, and pray, all is well with you. |
| Lady Cincinnatus | 3 months ago | |
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I second Bruce, "Another remarkably well-stated tretise by our French brother in arms! Your talents are under-appreciated and wasted in your home country, Diss. Wish you were in the US to help us throw back the commie hoards" At least now the Swiss have a chance to live up to their flag. |
| Pat Paterson | 3 months ago | |
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This would have to be the only example of religious intolerance in human history where the shape of the house of worship interfered with freedom of religion. Maybe the Swiss are on to something and they can pass a law that decrees that from now on mosques must resemble the floating pig from a Pink Flord concert. That’ll show ‘em! |
| Bruce | 2 months, 4 weeks ago | |
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Re your note about Iwo Gina’s difficulty inposting, Diss ... I too have problems occasionally getting the cursor into the posting area. My last post required 3 refreshes of the page to get it working - this time it only took one - so we’re improving! LOL! Seriously, though, the quality of your site and writing makes as many attempts as it takes worth the effort. It’s only selfishness on our part that wishes you could devote more time to your efforts here. Bless you, Brother!
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| cmblake6 | 2 months, 3 weeks ago | |
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Indeed. When do we start the reformation? |
| cmblake6 | 2 months, 3 weeks ago | |
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And DF’s comment kicked ass. Well said! |
Post title: A Swiss Citizen Service Announcement
Date: 30th November, 2009