Robertson Issues Fatwah
Posted by Moonage on 24 Aug 2005 | Tagged as: Humor
Robertson Issues Fatwa Against Venezuela’s Chavez
by Scott Ott(2005-08-23) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez beefed up security at his residence and offices today after reports that Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has issued a fatwa calling for the assassination of the South American communist dictator.
Venezuelan police have begun detaining and searching "clean cut, Bible-toting men in unfashionable clothing" as likely followers of the wealthy, charismatic religious personality. However, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) immediately lodged a protest with the Venezuelan government over the "profiling" of ‘700 Club’ devotees by security forces.
Mr. Robertson is revered among his fanatical TV viewers, who each year contribute millions of dollars to advance his so-called "ministry," as much as he’s feared by the teams of U.S. journalists who track his movements and record his remarks.
The Pentagon immediately denied that Mr. Robertson’s name had previously appeared on any Defense Department "watch list," but a spokesman discouraged news networks from airing video of the Robertson fatwa announcement, fearing his remarks might contain coded instructions for Christian cell groups around the world.
Now, before you get your panties in a wad, Scrappleface is parody. However, sometimes parody mimics life so closely it is impossible to tell the difference. The only giveaway here is the fact that Pat Robertson has never claimed he’s Muslim.
That’s it.
For all the bitching I’ve done about reckless "fatwahs" coming from mullahs who could be making the world a more peacful place instead of preaching hate and senseless violence, that same exact sentiment goes for Pat Robertson as well. However, the upside is most of the US knows how stupid Pat Robertson is.
What’s that? The terrorists only represent a small percentage of Islam as well? Now, see how you’ve position yourself Pat?
Stupid, Pat. Incredibly stupid.
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