Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

ck4829

(35,091 posts)
Wed Jul 24, 2019, 05:44 PM Jul 2019

"Why don't more Muslims speak out against Islamic terrorism?" Yeah, I think I see why now

Try to have a frank and open discussion about white nationalist terrorism. I have tried. People I know have tried. You may have tried. Democrats in Congress have tried.

What happens?

You get people who act like fools, baring their rears to the world. Insults. Gaslighting. Denial. Whataboutism. Threats. Ignoring. Blocking. Moving the goalposts. Changing the subject. Tantrums. Mockery. And more.

For people who say they aren't white nationalist terrorists, they sure seem to stick up for them.

And I'm assuming our Muslim brothers and sisters deal with a similar issue.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»"Why don't more Muslims s...