The first video I came across was of a Fox News Hannity segment, in which Fox News reporter Sean Hannity interviewed Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson on the issue of Islamic Extremists ISIS/ISIL and what should be done about their increase in momentum in the Middle East.
My first question regarding this interview is as follows:
My first question regarding this interview is as follows:
What in the wacky world was going through Hannity's mind when he decided to consult a bible thumping redneck on foreign policy to begin with? Why not consult someone who is actually well informed on the subject, like say a foreign policy expert or correspondent? A religious bigot such as Robertson is not someone whose advice should be looked upon when speaking of foreign affairs and policy, especially concerning the Middle East.
Onto the second question:
Why is it that Phil Robertson's solution to dealing with ISIS sounds almost resolute to ISIS's solution? In his own words he stated this:
"In this case, you'd either have to convert them.... which I think is uh.....would be next to impossible..... I'm not giving up on them, but I'm just saying either convert them or kill them. One or the other." -Phil Robertson
In layman's terms, Robertson is preaching "Join us or die". Speaking on a more sophisticated level, the best course of action is to combat religious extremism with more religious extremism.... sounds about right I guess. Now what exactly is ISIS's ultimatum to anyone not advocating for their cause? This would also be "Convert or die". A pious, bearded man whom utilizes religious scriptures to proclaim an ultimatum of "Assimilation or elimination". A large portion of Americans would undoubtedly point their fingers at an Islamic extremist if they were to read this description.
In short, Hannity looks to be in short supply of guests on his interview segment. That is all for now on my journey into conservative media. I'll tell you all about my next one soon. Until then, this is D. Politopolous on recess.
Onto the second question:
Why is it that Phil Robertson's solution to dealing with ISIS sounds almost resolute to ISIS's solution? In his own words he stated this:
"In this case, you'd either have to convert them.... which I think is uh.....would be next to impossible..... I'm not giving up on them, but I'm just saying either convert them or kill them. One or the other." -Phil Robertson
In layman's terms, Robertson is preaching "Join us or die". Speaking on a more sophisticated level, the best course of action is to combat religious extremism with more religious extremism.... sounds about right I guess. Now what exactly is ISIS's ultimatum to anyone not advocating for their cause? This would also be "Convert or die". A pious, bearded man whom utilizes religious scriptures to proclaim an ultimatum of "Assimilation or elimination". A large portion of Americans would undoubtedly point their fingers at an Islamic extremist if they were to read this description.
In short, Hannity looks to be in short supply of guests on his interview segment. That is all for now on my journey into conservative media. I'll tell you all about my next one soon. Until then, this is D. Politopolous on recess.
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