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Category Archives: The Poet Omar’s Page
Rooting for the D’s
In the last several weeks, many of the blogs that I’ve visited (including ours) have been enmeshed in the ongoing debate over how to vote in the coming elections. The hard-cores of the group advise that we adopt what I’ll … Continue reading
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News from the home front
I happened to be browsing the net this afternoon when lo and behold, look what I stumbled upon : http://www.schoolandstate.org/home.htm Now while I admit that some of the solutions presented here are, at best, naively optimistic, the overall theme is … Continue reading
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The man who would be king
This is yet another taste of the self-appointed king of the world, George Soros. http://politicalmavens.com/index.php/2006/10/11/soros-fighting-the-zionazis/ It’s not enough that the man is a self-hating Jew; no he has to actually support those who favor the dismantling of the Jewish state … Continue reading
For the MMORPG’ers
I must confess gentle reader (and don’t think badly of me for this) that I am an MMORPG’er. There, I’ve said it and that, I’m told, is the first step on the path to recovery. Being relatively stable, married (but … Continue reading
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Deconstructing the critics
Recently, one of our regular readers and commenters, Don, suggested that I post some deconstructions of some of the more popular critics of Islam. I thought that would be a great idea and I may do some detailed rebuttals at … Continue reading
Week 5 Madness
Gentle readers, I am sure that none of you (being avid fans of professional football, and, of course, well versed in recent history and statistics) were as surprised as I was to see the standings at the end of Week … Continue reading
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Islam Q&A
Just posting my usual Friday Q&A on Islamic beliefs. We’ve had some great discussions so far, please keep the questions coming. Also, have a look at my post on religious hypocrisy below, especially the section covering OBL. Usual ground rules … Continue reading
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Religion and hypocrisy
The recent firestorm over the Foley controversy convinced me to postpone my previous idea for Friday’s post (the doctrinal differences affecting relations between different Christian sects and Islam) and instead post something of more immediate concern. The issue I would … Continue reading
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Gridiron Updates
Did anyone get the license plate number of the bus that ran over Seattle? What happened to this team? We are, after all, talking about a group of guys that were in the Super Bowl, just eight months ago. Granted, … Continue reading
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Friday Islam Q and A
Continuing my ongoing Friday post series on the basics of Islam. We’ve had some great questions, so far. Keep ‘em coming, guys! As always, let me lay down the ground rules: 1. Please keep your questions general. This isn’t a … Continue reading
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Friday Islam Q and A (take deux)
I apologize for not being able to answer the excellent questions posed in my last Islam Q and A session. Although I won’t reprint the questions and comments here, I will attempt to answer them in the order asked. Additionally, … Continue reading
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Byzantine comments
First, I’d like to apologize for my prolonged absence. I assure you, gentle readers, that the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated. I hope to redo my last post and respond to questions and comments related to it this … Continue reading
The Poet Omar
It’s time again for my weekly Questions and Answers session covering the beliefs and practices of Islam. Feel free to jump in and ask any questions you’d like about Islam or Muslims. The only rule, as always, is to keep … Continue reading
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Steve Irwin (1962-2006)
One of the world’s greatest champions of wildlife education and conservation died this weekend doing what he loved best. Known to many as “The Crocodile Hunter,” Stephen Robert Irwin was killed when the poisonous barb of a stingray’s tail pierced … Continue reading
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And they say a Leopard can’t change it’s spots…
Ah, CAIR. Where do I even begin? If you’ve not had a chance to catch-up on the ongoing debate about “moderate” Muslims and the assimilation of Muslims in America or the quest for a “moderate” Muslim spokesperson/spokesagency, then CAIR is … Continue reading
Friday Islam Q&A
Better late than never! It’s time again for my weekly Questions and Answers session covering the beliefs and practices of Islam. Feel free to jump in and ask any questions you’d like about Islam or Muslims. The only rule, as … Continue reading
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More Gridiron madness
Picking up where I left off last column, I’ll give you my take on 8 more NFL teams. New York (Jets): Like the new coach. He’s dangerous and unpredictable. Kind of like Jon Gruden was when he first came to … Continue reading
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Smart. Really Smart.
I’ve looked into the future, gentle readers. Being the generous soul that I am, I am prepared to share with you what I have seen. Behold: http://www.smartusa.com/ Yes, I know it is still a year or two away from release on … Continue reading
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Gridiron Updates and Predictions
Ah, with the pre-season almost over, it’s time to get serious about football. So, gentle readers, I shall save you the vast amount of time, effort, and research required to keep at the leading edge of football news and give … Continue reading
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Friday Islam QandA
Happy Friday, gentle readers! It’s time again for my weekly Questions and Answers session covering the beliefs and practices of Islam. Feel free to jump in and ask any questions you’d like about Islam or Muslims. The only rule, as … Continue reading
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Cherokee people; Cherokee tribe?
As someone who has absolutely no Native American ancestry (none, nada, zip, zilch, not even a great great uncle thrice removed), I’m constantly amazed by how many people I know who claim at least some distant American Indian ancestry. Part … Continue reading
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Friday Islam QandA
Alright, gentle readers, it’s time for my usual Friday Question and Answer session regarding Islam, Muslims, and our beliefs. The only ground rule is that I don’t want highly specific questions, such as “Well, sura xyz says …” or “The … Continue reading
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Islam and Women
Ah yes, the elephant in the room. Or so we’ve been led to believe by the MSM and certain Christian fundamentalists (what strange bedfellows they make, huh?). Their argument essentially boils down to the idea that there is a massive … Continue reading
Dems in disguise
So, remind me again why the Communist Party, USA actually exists anymore? From what I’ve read on their official website, they seem like Democrats who like to wear red. For example, examine this report to the National Committee of the … Continue reading
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Cool cities
No, I’m not talking about the avant-garde of the cultural movement or even the most wired cities in America. This is a new program set-up by the Sierra Club to help reduce dependence on non-renewable energy at the local level. … Continue reading
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And now for something completely different
Rejoice O Ye of BBC fandom. Guess what’s returning to US television screens on September 29? http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=2&id=37456 Plus on the other side of the Atlantic, filming has just wrapped on the second Christmas special and they’ve started up on Season … Continue reading
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Islam Q and A
It is time once again for Omar’s Friday Qand A on Islam. Omar is trying to open up the floor, so to speak, to questions from the audience regarding Islam or Muslims in general. Omar doesn’t want heavily detailed questions … Continue reading
Life without Tags
Paul Tagliabue’s successor has finally been announced.  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/wcStory?contentId=5856546&FSO1&ATT=HMA Actually, I’m not terribly surprised. Roger Goodell was on the fast-track to take over when Tags stepped down. My question is will he build upon the successes that Tags created or will … Continue reading
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Wanted: Economics tutor
Unlike many bloggers, I lack Nobel laureate status in Economic Theory. Or at least so it seems whenever I read just about every blog out there. Everybody is absolutely sure that their pet economic theories are absolutely right and anyone … Continue reading
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NASA : Head in the stars; feet questionable
This is one of those issues that I admit to being conflicted over. http://whyfiles.org/242nasa_earth/ On the one hand, I have to ask why, after decades of fantastic research and a clear mandate for more, is NASA’s mission statement being changed … Continue reading
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Want three-eyed grandchildren? Head to the beach
Yes, yes I know the heading was a bit melodramatic, but seriously check out this report regarding sanitary conditions at some of our major beaches. http://www.nrdc.org/media/docs/060803.pdf Granted, some of this was caused by excessive rainfalls, but if you look at … Continue reading
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The world’s newest capitalist
This is the kind of story that you just can’t make-up. http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14121007/?GT1=8404 I wonder if they’re going to take out FICA, Medicare, etc, from his paycheck. Or at least the Indian equivalent.
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For the geeks out there (like me)
I was browsing online and found this interesting little tidbit. http://bztv.typepad.com/newsviews/2006/06/spaced_out_star.html Ok, yes, I admit : the height of geekiness. Imagining what the new Star Trek might have been, but come on, you know it intrigues you. I gave up … Continue reading
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First Amendment valid; just not on campus
One of the things in life that I take very seriously is the First Amendment. Yeah, yeah, you say, so does everyone else, pal. To that I offer this example of how not quite everyone considers it to be as … Continue reading
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Islam Q&A
Oh boy my very first post, not counting the “Hi I’m Omar and I’m an alcho …”. Whoops, wrong site. Actually what I’d like to do here is a little bit different from most of the posts I’ll probably do … Continue reading
Greetings to all and sundry from The Poet Omar! Welcome to the Newest Edition of A Second Hand Conjecture!
First, let me thank all of those who have helped to make A Second Hand Conjecture one of the blogosphere’s best up and coming sites. Yes, dear readers, this most certainly includes you. Second, let me thank Lance for inviting … Continue reading
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