Difference Between Muslims & Jews: Boycotting Bigotry

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ayatoilet1
by ayatoilet1
13-Dec-2011
 

What is wrong with US, American Muslims? When we see open anti-Muslim bigotry in this country, what do we do? We do nothing!! Jews on the other hand would and have crippled bigots.

According to several studies, there are about the same number of Muslims in the U.S. now as there are Jews. To be precise the Council on American-Islamic Relations says there are 7 million Muslims, Pew Research has the population arround 2.5 Million. There are however, something like 6 Million American Jews; and yesterday the Israeli embassy provided details on an additional 500,000 Israeli's that have immigrated to the US - but do not carry American passports (there are something like 4 million dual nationality American-Israeli's included in the 6 Million American Jew population figure given).

But that is not the end of the story. 6 Million American-Jews, roughly 2% of America's population, control 65% of wealth in the U.S. Yes its true, 1% of Americans control 43% of the wealth, but the second 1% control an additional 30% of wealth. But who are these 2% of Americans ...yes, they are mainly Jews. There are roughly 100 jewish billionaires, over 1 Million Jewish millionaires. Jewish average household wealth is 10x the national average. Median education levels in Jewish households is significantly higher than the U.S. national average; and there is a very high density of Jewish proffesionals in key roles in the U.S.  Over 60% of law partners in America's top law firms,.. I could go on and on with major Wall Street Investment Banking firms, in University tenured professorships, major hospital medical professionals etc.  To put it bluntly Jews have power.

(By-the-way, this is NOT an anti-semetic statement, its just a statement of fact. In the U.S. everyone - of any religious persuasion, of any ethnicity - has the opportunity and the priviledge to rise. There is nothing, absolutely nothing wrong with Jewish prosperity).

And Jews use it. When Glenn Beck started even hinting at anti-Israeli posture; Beck was removed from Fox News. It did not even matter that he went to Jerusalem and repented...he was off. AIPAC and other jewish lobbying groups are vigilant and spend literally billions of dollars to ensure only pro-Israeli, pro-Jewish politicians are elected. The stories of how they have systematically purged anyone out of the Senate or House that has opposing views are legendary... Its actually unbelievable.

(And by-the-way, I do think that American strategic interests and Israeli strategic interests - at this point in history do not coincide. During the cold war against the Soviets, Israel was a useful ally to the U.S.; not it is not so. My greater point is that there is something wrong with a minority in the U.S. dictating U.S. foreign policy)

Contrast that to American Muslims that are also roughly 2% of America's but control roughly 12% of US national wealth. Its still good, but obviously not as high as the jewish community. American-Muslims are also highly educated. Iranians immigrants in the U.S. are the most prosperous and highest educated group of immigrants the U.S. has ever had. The Iranian population - for its size - is actually 'on par' with the U.S. jewish population in terms of net worth, average household net worth and education level...it just turns out that there are also roughly 25% of the American-Muslim population that live in inner city ghetto's that skew American-Muslim community's stats. But NOTE, on average, American-Muslims have 5x the average net worth as average Americans. American-Muslims may NOT be as powerful as the jewish community in the U.S.; but trust me; there is a lot of financial power here. You are more powerful than you give yourself credit. You can make a difference.

Anyway, Lowes, as well as Bank of America, the Campbell Soup Co., Dell, Estee Lauder, General Motors, Goodyear, Green Mountain Coffee, McDonalds, Sears, and Wal-Mart all pulled their ads from TLC network during the American-Muslim reality TV show this week after pressure to remove these ads from a Florida based Christian lobby group.

And what are we going to do about it? I will leave it up to you. But, from today onwards, I will boycott these companies. I will close my BOA account today. I will make sure I visit Home Depot instead of Lowes. Not stop at McDonalds. Let them figure out why their revenues have dropped.

By the way, I have not pumped gas at a BP or Shell gas station for years. After the screw over Iranians have had at the hands of the Brits...and with BP being the major oil company in Iranian territory in the Caspian Sea (now extracting oil exported through Azerbaijan) ...I simply WILL NOT buy gas from them.

If you think this is crazy, let me just tell you that marginal revenue is critical to profitability. A 1% drop in sales can reduce profits by 10% or more. Every single customer is critical. Your actions ABSOLUTELY make a difference. American-Muslims may not be as powerful as the Jewish community, but your purchasing decisions do matter. You have much more power than you might think.

Now the question is, can you or will you do something? Can American-Muslims unite against bigotry like the Jewish community?

I am telling you, American-Muslims have more power than you might think. This Lowe's ad pullout situation is a good test of what the Muslim-American community will or can do! All the power to you!!!

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Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

One more about being a Muslim what to tell

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I had someone a Christian evangelist  ask me about Islam. I told him that I am not a Muslim and am quite anti-Islamic. Therefore he will not get an "Muslim" view from me. I  went on introduced him to a real Muslim instead.

I think it was the right thing to do. Because he wanted to learn about Islam and figured I might be able to help him. And I did help him by getting him to talk to a real Muslim. If I told him I was a Muslim I would have misled him.

I don't understand why people need to falsely claim to be Muslims. If you are not praying; fasting and reading the Quoran you are not following Islam.


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Dear Comments

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

Skin color has nothing to do with religion. I know a lot of Hindus who are about the same skin color of the darker Iranians. No one assumes they are Muslim. The only ones who assume I am a Muslims are immigrants.

I tell people the truth which is I am "agnostic". That is the "one word reply". I am not a Muslim and will never lie to people in America saying I am.  If I were in Iran I would lie because I don't want to be killed. But I have no reason to lie in America. 

If I did have to pick a religion I would pick Zoroastrian. But I do not have to pick one. 

Because I am a Muslim even though if I hadn't seen or heard of a book called Quaran.  

That made no sense whatsoever. How could you be a Muslim if you have not heard of Quoran? Is Islam something you inherit from birth; not to me.

So if you want to  be a Muslim who knows nothing about Quoran you are welcome. But I rather be honest. To me it is impossible to be a Muslim and not know about Quoran.

If you associate religion Iran it is a big mistake. There are millions of Iranian atheists; agnostics; Jews; Zoroastrians; Bahai and  Christians and you just insulted all of them.


comments

Identifying as a Muslim.

by comments on

I used to tell people that I didn't have a religion.  Then, I realized I was the loser in their views.  On the other hand, I learned that it didn't matter if I tell people what my religion is.  They always assume that I am a Muslim.

They assume because of my skin color or because they know I came from Iran, or because my accent associates me as a Muslim.  It really doesn't matter if a Muslim is a known porn star, she is Miss US from Michigan, or he has half of the world's wealth in his pocket.

I am talking about 2 types of people that I met: (a) those who wants to tell me they are supportive and like me even though I am a Muslim.  (b) those who wanted to convert me to Christianity or other religions.  They wanted to hear the word of Muslim, then use the speech customized on converting Muslims.  I also had an experience with Sunni person who tried to convert me to sunni.

People do not give a damn if I give them a speech telling Arab invaded, then....

They ask "one thing", they want to hear one word in reply.  If you give them a speech.  The reply will be "are you kidding me? I don't have time for such a crap".

Now I don't meet people who ask my religion.  But, I identify myself as a Muslim again.  Because I am a Muslim even though if I hadn't seen or heard of a book called Quaran.  I know more about Christianity because that's the dominant religion in here.

"It's not about what we believe. It's more about how we behave and influence." Comments


Tiger Lily

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Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

It is not always Hitler

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

I read the same argument from several people. If we don't defend Islam now it will be Jews next; then we get a new Nazi germany. But they leave out the stark diffwerences:

Today Muslims behavior is bringing out the reaction. In 1930s Jews were not blowing things up. They were not marching chanting "Death to Germany". They were not burning German flags. Also Jews did not kill cartoonists or do suicide bombings.  These are left out of the discussion. Why is the difference in behavior not mentioned.

I suggest instead of so much complaining that Muslims start setting a  good example.Have a "Thank you American" yearly event for letting immigrants in. There is a time for boycotts and strong arming and a time for being  accommodating. I think right now is time for Muslims to be accommodating specially in the West.


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Responses

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

  • Mehrdad - The first time I asked a question and you decided to not answer. That is your right. But just read your post and you are comparing Hitler with people not funding a show. On the other post you warned against trivializing suffering by comparing inappropriate things. Do you think pulling ads is comparable to the holocaust? To me it sounded like you are being overly protective of Islam while much less worried about other things put mildly.
  • Mehrdad II - I don't want to see people singled out. You should know that about me by now.  I don't think America is going to do that. The reaction after 911 showed me Americans are not going to do that. But there may be discrimination and the best way to stop it is by behaving. Not by boycotts and strong arm measures. Just my opinion and people may take it or leave it. At this rate Islam is rushing towards being the most disliked religion in the world.
  • Ayatoiltet. The show may be non radical but Islamic behavior is pretty radical. It has been for 1400 years. Your post is also tilting towards radical itself. Specially bringing Jews into the whole discussion. Given they did not even have to do with the funding getting pulled. Why rant about Jews at all.

Neither my reputation  or yours matter. What has been destroyed is reputation of Islam and Muslims. That is because of their own actions. Not IRI but the great many instances of bad behavior.


ayatoilet1

VPK= THere was nothing fanatical about the TLC TV show

by ayatoilet1 on

VPK, in case you did not know, there was nothing fanatical about the TLC show. It was about a cop in Michigan and his family. His wife doesn't wear a veil. There was nothing extreme about it.

And by the way, there are 1.5 billion muslims on this planet that do not go arround bombing people...like Timothy McVeigh in Oklahoma City, or Fanatic Christians that stand outside abortion clinics,,, or like Hitler (who was a Christian).

Your stand against fanatic Islam is comendable. I hope you are equally against fanatic Christians and fanatic Jews on the West bank etc. It would be hypocritical not to be.

I would NOT be so sure about Jews not being next. Fanatic Christians hate Jews even more than they hate Muslims. You just simply don't know. It was only 60 years ago they killed 6 million jews ...and by the way...I have visited Auchwitz. It was very real. And I urge you to visit KKK sites on the web and see what they are saying.

The good news is, the Jewish community is actually leading the charge against Lowes. They realize this is a slippery slope. You obviously don't ...think again.


Bavafa

VPK: this is the second time in 2 days you falsely accuse me...

by Bavafa on

Just keep in mind, it is your credibility that is being tarnished and not mine 

'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory 

Mehrdad


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Thank you.

by comments on

ayatoilet1: I removed my second comment immediately after I posted.  The reason that I removed my comment was because I realized that I was trying to prove something, which is not me.  When you see a my comment with quote below, it means that I changed my mind again:)

I like blogs like yours, which initites a spark and invites many readers and commenters. 

"It's not about what we believe. It's more about how we behave and influence." Comments


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Ayatoilet

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

Ayatoilet

I don't have for reading 6 page long posts so please keep brief. Why do people think writing page ofter page helps them? Anyway no it will not be Jews next. Radical Muslims have been misbehaving in the world.

Islamic teaching go against human rights, and I sympathize with those opposing it. The Islamist are a unique threat to civilization. I am not going to ever support them.

Good night and don't worry.

Nobody is coming after you if you obey the law.

VPK 


ayatoilet1

To Comments: I will simplify the article for you...as follows...

by ayatoilet1 on

The reason I wrote this article was to say, that if Lowe's had done this to a Jewish program on TV, the jewish community (with all the money and power they have) would have bankrupted lowes by now.

That is all.

And, I am saying Muslims in the US have more power than they realize. We can do something too...and it will hurt Lowes and the other bigotted advertizers.

As for the Right Wing Christians who started all this. I don't think I can influence them at all. They can not reason. They are bigotted, ignorant freaks and will NOT listen or reason with anyone. But I believe I can influence people like me that go to this site. I believe by an large, the readers of this site are well meaning, reasonable folks ...hopefully thay can and will do something to influence the behaviour of these companies.


ayatoilet1

VPK: First it'll be Muslims; then it'll be Jews...just wait

by ayatoilet1 on

I am shocked how unsophisticated you are. I was trying to hint this in my blog. The OWS movement is talking about the 1%, but it could quickly spread to talk about the 2%. I am not sure if you get my drift.

First it'll be Muslim programing boycotted, then they (the Christian Right) will go after Jews....just like Nazi Germany. We're about to tumble into probably one of the worse economic times ever in the Western World. China is about to collapse. As a result the CHinese government will be taking their cash out US and Europe to pump up their own economy. This will spiral downwards ...dollar will devalue, interest rates will go through the roof. You have no idea.

And all the money and power the Jewish community has, will NOT save them from this sort of hatred. Trust me. You and others joining into this frenzy on Muslims in the U.S. will backfire directly into your Jewish community. It is very dangerous.

And do not be fooled by some Republicans pandering to the Jewish lobby. They are all two faced. You just have to listen to Nixon's watergate tapes to know precisely where Nixon, Bush, Gingrich, etc are on Jews. Just cause they pander to AIPAC etc. doesn't mean they TRULY support Israel. They are the biggest, most two faced haters of the Jewish community in the U.S. and real enemies of Israel.

One of the reasons why they do not topple the regime in Iran is precisely to put pressure on Israel.

And Iranians, have a long history and connectivity with the jewish community. And, I for one, really value many deep friendships with them. Iranians can never hate Jews. My article is NOT biggotted, but a series of statements of fact (which were designed to help you understand some connections with Nazis). Being pro-jewish by the way, might also mean speaking candidly about Israel. Feedback is a gift of friendship. Bibi (Netenyahu) is not REALLY helping with the Peace Process and this in the long-run will have a major adverse impact on the Jewish community worldwide. Mark my words, it'll be used as an excuse to round up Jews ...during a depression.

I know these Christian bigots and they absolutely hate Jews - much more than Muslims. 9/11 did not change that. They have long memories, and often talk about USS Liberty etc.

And finally, I would ask you to read my prior blogs. I have gone to great lengths to explain that the regime in Iran is neither Islamic nor a republic. The Mullahs in Iran are the greatest enemies of Islam.

And, living here, as I do. I have rights to defend myself, my family and others in my community against bigotry. That does not make me an agent of the IRI; nor should it. To be proud of one's beliefs, culture, and heritage is to ultimately have a sense of self-worth and self-respect.

I am not one of those Iranians who's name is fereidoon, and turns arround and asks people to call me Freddy. Or have a name like Mohammad and say please call me Mo. I am proud of every aspect of my heritage, and will not debase it to fit in with people that I think have no culture or heritage at all.

I don't go arround saying I am Italian, or turkish or pleeeese call me Persian.

Yes, America is strong today. But we know from history that can change. One day, hopefully in my life time Iran will be strong again, and Iranians will be able to take pride in who they are.

And I will boycott those that have ill intentions towards me and my family and those that share my values and heritage. That is my right. As long as I am non-violent, I absolutely have the right.

Be very careful, this hatred business is a slippery slope, and like I said it'll be Muslims now and tomorrow it'll be Jews.


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Re: Mullakosh

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

We got people  far more obnoxious than Mullakosh such as JK. I do not see anything Mullakosh said that is worse than many others.

 


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Mehrdad

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

To me the injustices of Islam are by far the greatest threat. Do you really think pulling an ad is in the same category as stoning people? What is so unjust about Bank of America not advertising on an Islamic program?

It is not banned or anything. Private businesses have a right to advertise where they want. Why don't they just get funding from Saudi and be done. Or advertise for trips to Mecca or Halal restaurants? I am not kidding go for the audience.

Do you really compare this with what is going on in Iran or other Muslim nations! As for Bahai good for you I am glad to see you defend them. If Muslims kept their "injustice" to not adverting on shows I would have no problem with it.


Bavafa

VPK: Unlike you, I condemn all form of injustice...

by Bavafa on

"Why don't you talk about the Muslims treatment of Bahai"

 //iranian.com/main/2011/dec/jamaloddin-khanjani-prisoner-day

Second person to condemn this injustice against a Bahai leader.  Ironically, don't ever see you on these threats to speak out against the injustice by IRI.  Perhaps you are too busy trying to find a person who may have a conflicting opinion with you.

 Good luck to you!

'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory 

Mehrdad


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Yes Mehrdad

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

I know all about bigotry as practiced by Muslims.  Why don't you talk about the Muslims treatment of Bahai; Pagans or minorities. Chop; chop; head falls off! Who invented "najis"?  Hint: Muslims

You sir have a selective memory which forgets Muslim atrocities. And magnifies any criticism of Islam. The Hitler stuff is obnoxious given the Muslim behavior. I never hear you complain about how Muslims act. But God forbid if someone calls Islamist to task. Always there to defend them. As I said this henna has lost its color. Muslim have a lot of nerve to whine. Islam is the single most bigoted religion  on Earth. Woman is half a man: real progressive! Don't get me going about stoning  another progrerssive move.

Whatever you want to do. I guarantee for every dollar they lose to Islamists they get many more from others. 


vildemose

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vildemose

Mein Kampf, best-seller

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Mein Kampf, best-seller au Qatar (RMC)

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A state of war only serves
as an excuse for domestic tyranny.

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Born December 11, 1918


Bavafa

History is packed with examples of bigotry and discrimination…

by Bavafa on

It was 70 + years ago when Germany went thru this and the world witnessed bigotry of grand magnitude which at the time it was a popular practice was hailed by ordinary Germans and later on the world witness one of its greatest horror of mankind.  The Jews were the unfortunate victim of this act of bigotry.

It was not long before the world also witnessed another act of bigotry only at much less of brutality, this time Japanese-Americans were paying the price.  The shameless act was also popular among Americans at the time.

Now, it is time for American-Muslim and Muslims in general to be the target of this shameless behavior, thankfully the level of brutality is in no way comparable to what the world has witnessed in the past.

Nevertheless, the acts are of the same nature and must be condemned, whether is against Muslims, Jews, Gays, Blacks or Red

Don’t let your hate for IRI over take your common sense.

'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory 

Mehrdad


MeyBokhor_Manbarbesuzan

You are obviously more informed than I am in Islamic laws

by MeyBokhor_Manbarbesuzan on

You are obviously more informed than I am in Islamic laws and being from Khorassan explains it all. What happened? General Motavvali confiscated the family shop around Reza's Tomb?


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Dear HG

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

 

this is too funny.  two user-ids named 'ayatoilet' and 'may-bokhor manbar-besoozan' getting upset about islam and muslims being insulted. 

It is named "Tagiyyeh" Shia allows and encourages pretending to advance Islam. By pretending to be against Islam they want to appear "on our side". Then go and blast the Islamist BS hence promoting Islamism. 

It used to work but now people are wise to it and the henna lost its color. Khomeini got to power using it. But the price Islam paid was that the trick is now well known and only a fool believes it.


MeyBokhor_Manbarbesuzan

Upset???

by MeyBokhor_Manbarbesuzan on

Because of these irelevant comments? Go ahead and insult them til eternity and it won't disturb my nite's sleep.

I am just writing my observations.

 

You tell me. How is all this fuming about Muslims going to solve the problems the World is facing today.

 


hamsade ghadimi

this is too funny.  two

by hamsade ghadimi on

this is too funny.  two user-ids named 'ayatoilet' and 'may-bokhor manbar-besoozan' getting upset about islam and muslims being insulted. 


MeyBokhor_Manbarbesuzan

Reply to the ignorant

by MeyBokhor_Manbarbesuzan on

"Jews produce Einstein, muslims produce Bin Laden" LOL

Is that the kind of simplification you use to impress the gullible that gobble it op without discussion? Then by the same token Christians produced Hitler.

Two notes:

1) Einstein was more a german than a Jew.

2) Bin Laden was more an American than a Muslim. 


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Responses

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

Most of the article makes sense, but I don’t understand why comparison is with Jews, but not
Christians.  

Because Muslims have a hated for Jews. The more radical the more they hate Jews.

As a matter of fact U.S and the West is
too nice, should have deported all of you terrorists, sharia loving bunch long time ago..

I agree 100% . America is way too nice to a fifth column in.


Muslims have a liberal version too.

That is news to me because I never saw a real liberal practicing Muslim. The liberals are simply "non practicing  which means they are not really Muslim.


Mullahkosh

Ayatoilet

by Mullahkosh on

Why don't you ask your beloved IR, and its rapist force to calm down and act civilzed? Why do you have so much expectation of American and the West to be so tolerant of your intolerance? Hey man, you blow shit up, you ransack embassies as part of  your friday evening activities, and burn flags just for fun, this is the reputation you gone get. Do something about it. You are worried about the muslims, as a muslim, stand up, condemn it, and take responsibility for the actions in your clan. Stand up and condemn it. Better yet, why have you run away to be here? oh yeah, the muslims were giving you a hard time, and you couldn't even live in your own home country..what a sorry bunch? they deserve everything they are getting. As a matter of fact U.S and the West is too nice, should have deported all of you terrorists, sharia loving bunch long time ago..


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

Ayatoilet

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

  • I already do business with bank of America and Lowes. I will be increasing my dealing with them in support of their decision.
  • The antisemitism finally comes out. Jews control money because they are smart hard workers. My family is doing fine because we are hard working people. But sorry we rejected Islam so you don't get to mark us in the Muslim group.
  • Now I understand why you were so much for circumcision.


This was a great blog because it is giving away peoples real beliefs. Now I know who stands where. That explains their positions on other matters.

Thanks VPK


Mullahkosh

The biggest difference between a muslim and jew

by Mullahkosh on

Jews produce Einstein, muslims produce Bin Laden. Jews are intellectuals, they study and work hard, they are progressive thinkers in terms of modernity, muslims are bunch of fat lazy 7th century thinking, bazaar style mentality who want to cover their women, in the hope of having sex with 72 virgins when they die. It is a stark difference. Look at the country of Israel, out of desert in 40 years, you have one of the most modern nations in the world. For many centuries, that area was under muslim rule, bunch of savages, they were still desert dwelers. It is ISLAM stupid, you free the palestanians, Iranians, Lebanese from the yoke and chains of Islam, and they will become human beings, until then, bunch of uncivilized degenerates whose examples are even here on this site today..


Veiled Prophet of Khorasan

I agree Maryam

by Veiled Prophet of Khorasan on

 

I reject Islam and am not a Muslim. If USA wants to ridicule it more power to them!  

The better questions should by "What is wrong with Iranian Muslims". It is very offensive that the assumption is "we are Muslims". No: people have a right to be Muslim or not. I chose not. Don't people ever assume I am a Muslim. No I am not going to help either. Why should I help a religion which harmed my home so greatly.

For all who say: "well Americans thing you are". This is wrong there has been no assumption of this nature. Other than by immigrants who are ignorant of American values. A big one being freedom or religion or not having one.


Maryam Hojjat

How Ironic you still consider yourself moslem!

by Maryam Hojjat on

I do not consider myself moslem. I am an Iranian-American.