[buggyone]

I got a laugh out of Phyllis' column in the Daily Sun this morning. She actually said that the Tsarnaev family should not been admitted entry to the USA based on the name of their son, Tamerlan.

The "original" Tamerlan was a 14th century warlord whose armies killed millions of people.

Based on her logic, we should never admit a family to the USA if they have a relative named Adolf or Josef (Hitler or Stalin); and conversely should admit all families who have a family member named Jesus (very popular Hispanic name).

Phyllis is going on 89 years old and statements like that makes it look like the years have taken their toll on her.

[janmcn]

Just wondering what other newspaper in the country, besides The Daily Sun, carries this woman's column?

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Just wondering what other newspaper in the country, besides The Daily Sun, carries this woman's column?

Well, according to Google on the Internet - there are about 100 newspapers that carry the column.

If it is on the Internet, it has to be true! uhh, bon jour.

[DaleMN]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I got a laugh out of Phyllis' column in the Daily Sun this morning. She actually said that the Tsarnaev family should not been admitted entry to the USA based on the name of their son, Tamerlan.

The "original" Tamerlan was a 14th century warlord whose armies killed millions of people.

Based on her logic, we should never admit a family to the USA if they have a relative named Adolf or Josef (Hitler or Stalin); and conversely should admit all families who have a family member named Jesus (very popular Hispanic name).

Phyllis is going on 89 years old and statements like that makes it look like the years have taken their toll on her.

You're probably too kind.

[graciegirl]

I changed my mind. I never read editorials, ANYONES. I just don't.

But I read this one.

The part about the name really wasn't laughable. I didn't agree with everything........

[blueash]

You know ageism is as offensive to some as any other form of prejudice. If her views are repugnant it is not because she is 89, it is because of her views. Jimmy Carter is 88 and by the way looked great and spoke well today at the opening of the Bush library.

[graciegirl]

What I am hearing on the news is really making me feel much more troubled about this whole issue. I try to be open minded, but .....

[rubicon]

Tamerian the war lord also made his mark by building pyramids of the skulls of those he vanquished...........

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I got a laugh out of Phyllis' column in the Daily Sun this morning. She actually said that the Tsarnaev family should not been admitted entry to the USA based on the name of their son, Tamerlan.

The "original" Tamerlan was a 14th century warlord whose armies killed millions of people.

Based on her logic, we should never admit a family to the USA if they have a relative named Adolf or Josef (Hitler or Stalin); and conversely should admit all families who have a family member named Jesus (very popular Hispanic name).

Phyllis is going on 89 years old and statements like that makes it look like the years have taken their toll on her.

If the parents knew that the name was the same as a 14th century war lord, why on earth did they name a newborn baby that....knowing he'd be saddled with that name for the rest of his life.

It's like naming a baby Attilla the Hun or Ghengis Khan.....

Joseph or Josef is a very common name in various naming traditions and was the Blessed Virgin Mary's spouse...........so no one really thinks of Stalin when one is named Joe or Joseph..........but Tamerlan?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-...comm_ref=false


Brian Glyn Williams: Thoughts on the 'Jihadification' of Boston Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Last paragraph explains the name of the elder brother.............plus the name of the younger brother..........very very interesting.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

If the parents knew that the name was the same as a 14th century war lord, why on earth did they name a newborn baby that....knowing he'd be saddled with that name for the rest of his life.

It's like naming a baby Attilla the Hun or Ghengis Khan.....

Joseph or Josef is a very common name in various naming traditions and was the Blessed Virgin Mary's spouse...........so no one really thinks of Stalin when one is named Joe or Joseph..........but Tamerlan?

Brian Glyn Williams: Thoughts on the 'Jihadification' of Boston Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev


Brian Glyn Williams: Thoughts on the 'Jihadification' of Boston Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Last paragraph explains the name of the elder brother.............plus the name of the younger brother..........very very interesting.

Or they could have named him Vlad the Impaler or Vladimir Lenin.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

If the parents knew that the name was the same as a 14th century war lord, why on earth did they name a newborn baby that....knowing he'd be saddled with that name for the rest of his life.

It's like naming a baby Attilla the Hun or Ghengis Khan.....

Joseph or Josef is a very common name in various naming traditions and was the Blessed Virgin Mary's spouse...........so no one really thinks of Stalin when one is named Joe or Joseph..........but Tamerlan?

Brian Glyn Williams: Thoughts on the 'Jihadification' of Boston Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev


Brian Glyn Williams: Thoughts on the 'Jihadification' of Boston Bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev
Last paragraph explains the name of the elder brother.............plus the name of the younger brother..........very very interesting.

The link was very interesting, Senior.

[manaboutown]

She certainly has an impressive curriculum vitae, that's for sure!

Phyllis Schlafly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by buggyone

I got a laugh out of Phyllis' column in the Daily Sun this morning. She actually said that the Tsarnaev family should not been admitted entry to the USA based on the name of their son, Tamerlan.

The "original" Tamerlan was a 14th century warlord whose armies killed millions of people.

Based on her logic, we should never admit a family to the USA if they have a relative named Adolf or Josef (Hitler or Stalin); and conversely should admit all families who have a family member named Jesus (very popular Hispanic name).

Phyllis is going on 89 years old and statements like that makes it look like the years have taken their toll on her.

Perhaps you missed the point. If the family named him Tamerlan knowing the history of the original Tamerlan, then perhaps their intent was to groom him for the same war-like behavior. The name should at least send up a red flag to call for a through investigation. Especially due to the fact that he came from an area dominated by Muslims.

Anyway, I think the overall point of the column was perfectly sound. We need to be more cautious. Does anyone doubt that?

[Bucco]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Perhaps you missed the point. If the family named him Tamerlan knowing the history of the original Tamerlan, then perhaps their intent was to groom him for the same war-like behavior. The name should at least send up a red flag to call for a through investigation. Especially due to the fact that he came from an area dominated by Muslims.

Anyway, I think the overall point of the column was perfectly sound. We need to be more cautious. Does anyone doubt that?

The column was very sound and had the OP even quoted or put it in context the meaning changes quite a bit. I surely do not agree with all, but it seems that a discussion of an oped should begin with truthful presentation of said op ed.

Instead of looking for substance, it appears some of the poster just wanted to make personal comments about the authors age and reference to her as a "dingbat"

[OnTrack]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

The name should at least send up a red flag to call for a through investigation.

Are you really serious?


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