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metaxy99

- 04 Nov 06
- 1:17 am
Well, let me just say that I scanned this discussion looking for an entry point, but too thoroughly enjoyed cabbie's mopping the floor with jay (a very informative exchange nonetheless) to even interrupt!! Maybe later... a closer examination of the particular motivations (as opposed to general boogeyman stuff) for the administration's choice of terms here

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- 04 Nov 06
- 2:17 pm
Upon reflection, I recognize that the intellectual drubbing of those who would support the use of the term 'Islamofascism' is, as usual, beside the point. The point, it seems to me, has been the effective use of terms and concepts by this administration, as opposed to the accurate use. Critical response should therefore strive toward the same pragmatism. It really doesn't matter that fascism is hardly unitary, or that it might be peculiar to certain historical conditions - - most people can't be bothered to read half a dozen heavy books on the subject, then go on to consider technology, nationhood, …

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- 07 Nov 06
- 2:36 am
Well Jay - as much as I appreciate your response, it seems that you've been fighting a rearguard battle. Previous posters have expended a good deal of effort at pointing out the ways in which the term does not fit reality. I appreciate that effort, and as I said, have found it very enlightening. My aim is not to say again what others have said, for they've said it better than I could. My aim is to get clear insight into the effects of the distortion. When Bush deployed the 'Axis of Evil' rhetoric, effective critical response was not endless debate …

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- 08 Nov 06
- 2:14 am
Ah, I see now. I wanted to develop a pragmatist line of argument in the discussion. Also interested in trying it out as a strategy against intransigent interlocutors. It does call for a bare minimum of rationality on their part, however. Anyways, good point and well said at the end of the last post cabbie.

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