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Matt Scanlon
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Political Islam seems to upset some people, so I try to avoid it. "Bin Ladenism" suffices for me because Bin Laden begat Zarqawi begat Al-Baghdadi. It also recognizes that at its core, the argument is political, not religious. I use "Khomeinism" for Iran, and Hezbollah.

So if Harry Truman had been able to implement universal health care way back in '48 this shooting would have never happened?

The Orlando mass murder occurred because America has shockingly easy access to guns. It also occurred because Bin Ladenism is a very real, potent, and persuasive political ideology that seeks to replace the post-WW2 international order. Solving the first problem is easy compared to solving the second problem.

I love raisins!

If we actually try to delve into the policy implications of this statement we'll discover the inanity of what you just wrote.

I rented "Hail, Ceasar!", and found it delightful. "A Serious Man" level good.

An independent Scotland makes zero economic or cultural sense. On the other hand, "Freedom!".

I love you Dr. Zombie!

Nina getting shot in the back of the head is the first time violence depicted on screen left me rattled since I watched Casino when I was 11.

"Dad, the neighbor boy felt me up."

"Dad, the neighbor boy felt me up."

W/ Bob & David, they're c——. I'm not afraid to say it: they're c——. And another thing….

I don't see how this election plays out without some projectile vomiting.

It's going to be Jan Brewer.

Topical!

I had such plans for you, Richard.

"How big is your witch and how magical is your giant?"

Al Swearengen was too gentle for the world of Game of Thrones.

Are you just now learning about the greatest montage in film history?

Ramsay loves dogs, so he's got that going for him.