If it is a put on, it's a pathetic put on. If this guy is serious, why even bother giving him the time of day? Oh, that's right, it's the NY Post, the one with the cover photo of the reporter flipping the bird to Osama and buddies.
If it's serious, I noted that Mr. Dyson is unemployed. Gee, I wonder why? posted by MAYORBOB at 5:15 AM on October 21, 2001
But he said he consulted an Islamic scholar for guidance, and was told his first responsibility was to a young son from his previous marriage
Hmm, this guy better keep a low profile. I don't think the Mainers are going to be to courteous to him.
After reading this article, I believe pathetic loser is an apt desription of this Taliban fighter.
I will look him up when I go up to Yarmouth to see my friend in 3 weeks. Flatbreads Pizza in Portland. Very tasty. posted by a3matrix at 6:44 AM on October 21, 2001
Then again wasn't Cat Stevens supporting the bounty on Salmon Rushdie's head?
in short, no. posted by dchase at 7:15 AM on October 21, 2001
he will dead by the end of 4 months. or else he is bait for a trap. a3 mat- have a good trip and you have my FULL support. posted by newnameintown at 8:51 AM on October 21, 2001
Oh please, he is some nutjob misguided by RELIGION, this country is full of them. No need to pull your gun out of your holster there, tex. posted by hotdoughnutsnow at 8:58 AM on October 21, 2001
Send Dyson a one way ticket. posted by redhead at 9:11 AM on October 21, 2001
He's a wacko and he's off his meds. *sigh* I can't believe a newspaper would actually waste space on this guy. posted by realjanetkagan at 9:42 AM on October 21, 2001
I pray when the day comes that Allah doesn't make me a coward - that I don't run away from the fight.
Offloading the responsibility for the state of his soul to Allah. That's classy. It makes me think how almost all religions are about blaming others and for lessening the value of this world and life, making it all expendable in the quest for the afterlife. I think I'll focus on life here and now, and deal with the afterlife when I get to it. posted by holycola at 10:20 AM on October 21, 2001
you know, i happen to own a katana. and i might be in new hampshire soon. i think i might have to start carrying... in the name of Buddha of course.
if the twain should meet, i'm gonna see if he's all talk or not. posted by jcterminal at 10:41 AM on October 21, 2001
RE: Cat Stevens
in short, no.[link]
If we can't get satisfaction within the present limits of the law, like a ban on this blasphemous book, 'Satanic Verses' which insults God and His prophets - including those prophets honoured by Christians, Jews as well as Muslims - this does not mean that we should step outside of the law to find redress.
Oh phew! He was just only after censorship (for everyone) of a book that broke Islamic (not everyone) law. Its too non-British-like to demand his head on a plate anymore I guess.
Will the MeFi vigilante squad relax and put away their hockey sticks? I thought we were against holy wars, but it seems a few are willing to start a little one of their own. All this guy has done is express a viewpoint.
Welcome to the lynching mentality that people who burn down Arab owned businesses use. Now you know. posted by skallas at 11:14 AM on October 21, 2001
He's a wacko and he's off his meds. *sigh* I can't believe a newspaper would actually waste space on this guy.
Clearly you don't read the New York Post very often. posted by dayan at 11:52 AM on October 21, 2001
there can only be one. posted by jbelshaw at 12:17 PM on October 21, 2001
i happen to own a katana. and i might be in new hampshire soon.
Uhm, it's almost hunting season up here, brutha: you'd better pack more than that. posted by yerfatma at 1:28 PM on October 21, 2001
This story was actually the cover story of the post on the 15th. Big picture of him with the headline 'Traitor'. People on MeFi are probably not accustomed to the post, but it generally has stupid cover stories (and stupid insides too). I actually bought this one (and still have it lying around for some reason) but since it's only a quarter it's not too big of a deal. posted by QrysDonnell at 1:57 PM on October 21, 2001
yerf: why? i'm that good.
(yeah right. i wish.) posted by jcterminal at 2:17 PM on October 21, 2001
Gee, MetFiltrados are concerned about the double- and triple posts when we have stupid NY Post(s)?! What is the purpose of that article? What redeeming value does it have for readers, the journalist, the editor, the paper, the subject of the article, the planet, the universe or existence per se? How far off is this from the quality of the Weekly World News? posted by mmarcos at 3:11 PM on October 21, 2001
mmarcos, I posted it because I thought it was odd and original. Nothing is metafilter worthy, its all subjective. The complaints about double posts are justified because no one wants to see the same story appear 4 or 5 times a week. Also, you should have started this little sidethread in Metatalk. posted by skallas at 3:43 PM on October 21, 2001
The Post makes good bathroom reading. I mean, if you find yourself out of toilet paper, the Post is a worthy substitute. Thsi guy is clearly a misguided religious wacko. There are thousands of these people all over the world. This isn't news. posted by camworld at 5:45 PM on October 21, 2001
If this guy does get himself killed, I expect to see true patriots everywhere lining up to take credit for the act. posted by sudama at 6:11 PM on October 21, 2001
There's one thing that keeps sticking with me that makes me think he's not for real: this guy's name. I read it and think it's a misspelling of Isamu Dyson, one of the main characters of the anime Macross Plus.
That, and his nose looks like Humpty Hump's. posted by RakDaddy at 6:20 PM on October 21, 2001
That, and his nose looks like Humpty Hump's.
Praise Allah! I'm not the only one who thought that! posted by Optamystic at 9:03 PM on October 21, 2001
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If it's serious, I noted that Mr. Dyson is unemployed. Gee, I wonder why?
posted by MAYORBOB at 5:15 AM on October 21, 2001