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Qui non proficit deficit

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Submitted by jennifer solis (United States), Sep 16, 2007 at 14:56

Truly, they just want to help. This is the 'mantra' of the majority. We're talking here of the Leftist populace. Borrowing the title of Ann Coulter's latest book, 'If Democrats had a brain they'd be Republicans'. Stupidity, laziness (ergo inaccuracy) does abound. But one thing John Esposito and his ilk are very aware of: in order for them to continue thriving, they must be 'needed'.

The hypocrisy of the whole Democratic Party can be articulated very plainly. Their 'objective' is to help the helpless; however, if they help and 'solve the problem' they themselves would no longer have reason to exist. Consequently they unerringly have a nose for sniffing out impossible, ridiculously weak groups/organizations/agendas so they can play 'mommy', show off their 'compassionate' nature, their sympathy, and MOST important, they can listen to themselves talk. Of course this applies to nuts like John Esposito.

The ego of these guys is gargantuan. Anything that threatens it (like accuracy or objectivity) is put on the WAY back burner (would that qualify as a back-handed compliment?).

Quoting John Esposito: "I mean, you know, what does Daniel Pipes do? He gets people to fund him. And he's all over the country. He's on every screen. He'll take the time. And a lot of the times it's a pain in the neck. I don't do some of the media, now, simply because you know, you've got to travel, 45 minutes to be on a station for 5 minutes."

There's nothing more funny/pathetic than a liberal trying to discredit someone of intelligence who doesn't need him; consitently they reveal their own character (or rather lack thereof). In closing I would like to give one more (back-handed) compliment to Mr. Esposito. Having an idea that the man is polysyllabically-challenged, I congratulate him for being able to pronounce Sami-Al-Arian. -JS

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2Here comes another defender of democracy!! (Muslim defender of democracy in America, that is) [240 words]PrashantAug 7, 2018 23:13244132
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1Is Esposito a paid lobbyist? [154 words]PrashantOct 1, 2012 04:37199314
Education sans character [119 words]whirlwinderFeb 15, 2012 01:14193383
too much [25 words]mirandaFeb 6, 2012 04:46193127
3You are slightly wrong about Esposito [56 words]PrashantJan 14, 2012 04:23192587
Don't respond to people sponsored by CAIR [65 words]PrashantJun 27, 2011 21:39186855
Talk about pandering [20 words]Straight_Talk_LuigiMay 25, 2010 15:01173380
Mr. Esposito say you are obsessed with him, it seems he is the one who can not get you off his mind. This is due to your fact checking and truth telling. [58 words]Phil GreendMay 24, 2010 18:00173329
How long should we endure this? [132 words]Arif Jayish Al AmirkiOct 13, 2008 19:36140113
Is there an end to Islamic appologists [125 words]KafirOct 9, 2008 09:43139822
Esposito's Speech reveals what he thinks about his school of thought- read again what he said. [218 words]YnnatchkahSep 26, 2008 17:47139224
"Islamists Make Me a Movie Star." -- Daniel Pipes' Weblog [94 words]Rochelle MichaelsFeb 18, 2008 10:40120462
Esposito and his juvenile behaviour.Star Wars..Yes.... [89 words]YnnatchkahFeb 16, 2008 16:46120354
Professor For Sale [55 words]sheik yer'mamiSep 30, 2007 18:55109983
Esposito [63 words]Gabby (from Australia)Sep 29, 2008 07:26109983
Exposing Esposito [267 words]sheik yer'mamiSep 30, 2007 15:41109968
Continue exposing Esposito for what he is: a blatant apologist for Islam [81 words]Dennis GravesDec 25, 2007 19:34109968
John Esposito Lecture CCWA 1/22/09 [43 words]julieJan 23, 2009 07:09109968
Esposito [456 words]Ashamed HoyaSep 20, 2007 23:43109331
JOHN ESPOSITO [87 words]JON PURIZHANSKYSep 20, 2007 19:40109320
John Esposito and travel [53 words]dhimmi no moreSep 17, 2007 17:50109064
Doubt about his acceptance. [331 words]YnnatchkahSep 17, 2007 22:33109064
And, The "Award" goes to John Esposito, this quarter. [277 words]YnnatchkahSep 17, 2007 02:02109031
Qui non proficit deficit [302 words]jennifer solisSep 16, 2007 14:56108989
Loved what you wrote, Jennifer Solis. [161 words]YnnatchkahSep 17, 2007 02:28108989
JS response [49 words]W. June PedigoOct 18, 2007 19:01108989

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