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Review Summary: Terrible and wrong |
Date: 2008-10-07 |
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Details: A terrible and misguided publication that has nothing more than incorrect "facts" about Islam, Muslims, and the beliefs of Islam. Nothing more than an attempt at spreading hate and misinformation, and does nothing other than fulfill an agenda filled with intolerance, war, and misconception. |
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Review Summary: Inform yourself and be prepared! |
Date: 2008-09-04 |
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Details: This is a truly scary book. One of the cover credits titled "praise for the author on RevivingIslam.com" reads as follows: "May Allah rip out his spine from his back and split his brains in two, and then put them both back, and then do it over and over again. Amen." The biography on the back cover tells a little about the author, Robert Spencer, and when it gets to the part where it usually tells you about his family it reads "He (Spencer) lives in a Secure, Undisclosed Location." This book has truly pissed off a bunch of Muslims. The reason? Spencer tells it like it is and lays bare their unadulterated desire for world domination and the subjugation or elimination of all unbelievers. Unless you faithfully practice the Islam faith, you are an infidel and according to Mohamed as written in the Qur'an you have three choices: (1) Convert, (2) Subjugate yourself to Islamic rule by paying a tax to the Muslims and withstanding their demaning treatment of you (called dhimmi) or (3) you must be killed. These instructions are repeated over and over again in the Qur'an and in other writing by and about Muhammad. Spencer easily demonstrates that this is not extremist Islam but mainstream Islam. In most Islamic countries nearly one half of all the population, or more, believe in these precepts. And yes, Spencer cites the studies and polls that this information is gleaned from. Throughout the book there are separate panels where the words of Jesus are contrasted with those of Muhammad. The contrast between the man of peace and the warrior who slaughtered his own townspeople when they refused to accept him as a prophet is shocking. Spencer also gives the politically incorrect version of why the crusades happend (they were a delayed reaction to centuries of cruel Muslim wars that killed and enslaved much of the Near East, Asia, and eastern Europe) and what they actually accomplished. They held off the advancing Islamic invaders just long enough for them to finally pull back as a result of their own internal politics. The problem is that they are advancing again. They are infiltrating European and Asian and North American countries with the intention of eventually imposing their religion and religious law (Sharia Law) on everyone they allow to live. Spencer does not claim that this is the goal of all Muslims, but he does show that an alarming number of them support these precepts and the terrorist groups that promote them. Many Muslims are not even aware of the violence preached by the Qur'an (Koran) since they are not familar with the book. Others ignore it or embrace it. This book speaks up and tells us that we have been warned and that it is time for the tolerant and democratic governments of this world to protect themselves. Read this book and any of the numerous references it cites in asides as "A Book You're Not Supposed to Read" and you will have your eyes opened. |
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Review Summary: Bigoted trash and propaganda - all P.I.G. "Guides" |
Date: 2008-08-13 |
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Details: P.I.G. "Guides"?
I agree, they are guides....
....to smearing yourself with the product of the toilet of Hate Speech and calling yourself wise.
Just biased, right wing trash to help simpletons justify their bigotry. I don't mind it being on the internet, we can order the "Tubgirl" video and other stuff of the same value to literature. What I don't like is how they are stocked in RL book stores. They tend to not carry anything I really like, too much I have to order from the net. BUT, these books, more right wing trash, "Christian" literature and other toilet paper are on the shelves. And you know what..? Even though I'm in a so-called "Red" state, the "Right Wing" literature tends to gather dust on the bookstore shelves. They don't sell it, but keep it on the shelves. Their target audience gets all their "Bigotry Re-enforcement" from talk radio and US$20 is 1/8th their truck's weekly gas bill or a lot of cheap beer.
Let this trash stay here, but it's time to tell the bookstores, by letter, by e-mail, by talks to the manager that we'll vote with our WALLETS if they don't take them out. Oh, and yes, I did read through them till I was about ready to puke. |
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Review Summary: Required reading for every American |
Date: 2008-07-27 |
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Details: Let me add my voice in support of all of the others who have given this book 5 stars. The message of this book is very much non-PC and one we would rather not hear but for those of us who espouse Western values such as democracy and equality of rights for every human being this book is a necessary read. The strength of the book is its documentation. All of the books assertions about Islam are well supported with references to the Koran and other Islamic sources. It should be required reading for every American, especially our elected leaders and members of the press. There is a lot of information packed in this book and I could only take in a chapter or two at a time in order to assimilate the main concepts. Some may find the section on the Crusades slow going. My advice is to persevere. It is well worth it. Many will not like the message but rather than attack Mr. Spencer, please point out where exactly he has gotten it wrong. It doesnt appear that he has. He has made a compelling case.
This book is a great first step in understanding the forces that seek to destroy the US and subvert western ideals. I look forward to reading other books by Mr. Spencer and authors such as Andrew Bostom, Wallid Pharis, Bat Ye'or, and Ibn Warriq to name a few. Mr. Spencer is a true patriot in writing this book. His website Jihadwatch.org is one of several that is an excellent site for rational analysis of the current threat to the west. |
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Review Summary: PURE PROPAGANDA |
Date: 2008-07-17 |
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Details: This is pure propaganda and misinformation to create hate. Robert Spencer is openly Islamophobic racist and don't know basic facts about Islam and Muslims. The reason why this book was written was to make money. |
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