Comments on: Prager: I Sincerely Regret That My Words Were Misinterpreted To Wrongly Imply That I Meant What I Said http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/ Politische Kommentare mit Snarkenremarken Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:21:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: nk http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/comment-page-1/#comment-119407 nk Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:03:38 +0000 http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/#comment-119407 An important clarification to my previous comment: Dennis Prager wrote "I cannot name any Western European country that does not have a document similar to the American Constitution and something akin to our Bill of Rights." Which Xrlq pointed out as nonsense. He did not write "everybody has a constitution like ours but not 'Judaeo/Christian' traditions like ours". That was my snarky interpretation. An important clarification to my previous comment: Dennis Prager wrote “I cannot name any Western European country that does not have a document similar to the American Constitution and something akin to our Bill of Rights.” Which Xrlq pointed out as nonsense.

He did not write “everybody has a constitution like ours but not ‘Judaeo/Christian’ traditions like ours”. That was my snarky interpretation.

]]> By: nk http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/comment-page-1/#comment-119393 nk Fri, 05 Jan 2007 13:52:50 +0000 http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/#comment-119393 Mr. Brooks has Pragerism down pat. What we understood Mr. Prager to say is not what he meant to say. We don't have Judeo-Christian values, which we fools naturally thought meant Christianity with recognition of its Mosaic antecedents. No, we have "Judaeo/Christian" values which are what? A compromise or an alliance between Christianity and Judaism? Judaism with deference to Christian thought? Judaism and Christianity as defined by the Prophet Prager? And if Prager's central theme, that everybody has a constitution like ours but not "Judaeo/Christian" traditions like ours, is pointed out to be nonsense ... why, it's a side issue. The constitution is not what's important. What Dennis the Lawgiver says is important is what's important. Mr. Brooks has Pragerism down pat. What we understood Mr. Prager to say is not what he meant to say. We don’t have Judeo-Christian values, which we fools naturally thought meant Christianity with recognition of its Mosaic antecedents. No, we have “Judaeo/Christian” values which are what? A compromise or an alliance between Christianity and Judaism? Judaism with deference to Christian thought? Judaism and Christianity as defined by the Prophet Prager?

And if Prager’s central theme, that everybody has a constitution like ours but not “Judaeo/Christian” traditions like ours, is pointed out to be nonsense … why, it’s a side issue. The constitution is not what’s important. What Dennis the Lawgiver says is important is what’s important.

]]> By: Christopher Brooks http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/comment-page-1/#comment-119381 Christopher Brooks Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:55:29 +0000 http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/#comment-119381 There are two kinds of arguments used against Prager: 1. insult him. That ends all thought. After, all why have a discussion with a bigot? 2. Pick at some side issue, such as whether other countries have similar constitutions. You finaly meet his central point (a rarity among his detractors) which is that America is uniquely based on Judeo/Christian values that are deeply rooted in the Bible; and a society that disdains its roots is in very big trouble. You mention this at the end of your piece and obviously don't understand at all (making Prager's point). No European country has Judeao/Christian roots---witness the huge increase in a very long tradition of anti-semitism in Europe--and they are abandoning their Christian roots as fast as possible, leaving them utterly vulnerable to a Muslim Tsunami. Shall we follow Europe's example? I certainly hope not. There are two kinds of arguments used against Prager:
1. insult him. That ends all thought. After, all why have a discussion with a bigot?
2. Pick at some side issue, such as whether other countries have similar constitutions.

You finaly meet his central point (a rarity among his detractors) which is that America is uniquely based on Judeo/Christian values that are deeply rooted in the Bible; and a society that disdains its roots is in very big trouble. You mention this at the end of your piece and obviously don’t understand at all (making Prager’s point).

No European country has Judeao/Christian roots—witness the huge increase in a very long tradition of anti-semitism in Europe–and they are abandoning their Christian roots as fast as possible, leaving them utterly vulnerable to a Muslim Tsunami. Shall we follow Europe’s example? I certainly hope not.

]]> By: the friendly grizzly http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/comment-page-1/#comment-118129 the friendly grizzly Sun, 24 Dec 2006 23:13:58 +0000 http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/#comment-118129 I find Dennis Prager to be an insufferable prig. Not just on this matter, but so many others. Even in cases where I agree with the man, he comes across as some self-righteous know-it-all. I find Dennis Prager to be an insufferable prig. Not just on this matter, but so many others. Even in cases where I agree with the man, he comes across as some self-righteous know-it-all.

]]> By: Doc Rampage http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/comment-page-1/#comment-116590 Doc Rampage Wed, 13 Dec 2006 09:15:05 +0000 http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/#comment-116590 Actually, I suspect that you are missing the point, Xrlq. All of those paragraphs where Prager is describing the reaction to his article are intended to let us know that his article was successful at its purpose: it got people to talk about Denis Prager. All in all, I'll bet Prager considers that article one of his best efforts ever. I hate to say it since I like Prager, but but this practice of saying stupid and obnoxious things just so that people will talk about him sort of makes him the Cindy Sheehan of the right. Actually, I suspect that you are missing the point, Xrlq. All of those paragraphs where Prager is describing the reaction to his article are intended to let us know that his article was successful at its purpose: it got people to talk about Denis Prager.

All in all, I’ll bet Prager considers that article one of his best efforts ever.

I hate to say it since I like Prager, but but this practice of saying stupid and obnoxious things just so that people will talk about him sort of makes him the Cindy Sheehan of the right.

]]> By: Anwyn’s Notes in the Margin » Required Reading from Xrlq http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/comment-page-1/#comment-115438 Anwyn’s Notes in the Margin » Required Reading from Xrlq Wed, 06 Dec 2006 05:53:28 +0000 http://xrlq.com/2006/12/05/prager-i-sincerely-regret-that-my-words-were-misinterpreted-to-wrongly-imply-that-i-meant-what-i-said/#comment-115438 [...] On Dennis Prager: …[Prager would] be hard pressed to name a single Western European country that does have a document similar to the U.S. Constitution. With prime ministers selected by Parliament and presidents serving largely ceremonial roles, the separation of powers as we know it is virtually unheard of. With no pesky First Amendment to worry about, states run television and radio, David Irving rots in prison simply for being an a-hole, and hate crime laws apply to what every American would consider protected free speech. [...] [...] On Dennis Prager: …[Prager would] be hard pressed to name a single Western European country that does have a document similar to the U.S. Constitution. With prime ministers selected by Parliament and presidents serving largely ceremonial roles, the separation of powers as we know it is virtually unheard of. With no pesky First Amendment to worry about, states run television and radio, David Irving rots in prison simply for being an a-hole, and hate crime laws apply to what every American would consider protected free speech. [...]

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