The United States of Islam
January 16, 2006 4:40 PM   Subscribe

The United States of Islam The glories of the New Global Caliphate are extolled on this incredible new site.
posted by flyboy (93 comments total)

This post was deleted for the following reason: self-linker



 
Self-linking neo-con asshole.

I hope your website crashes.
posted by Baby_Balrog at 4:46 PM on January 16, 2006


I'd advise against polluting your eyes with this hateful tripe,
but in the spirit of "innocent until proven guilty,"
From the one-link posted:
http://www.unitedstatesofislam.com/$3A-rev.htm

From his fresh, new user profile:
http://www.stephenbarnwell.com/moneyart.htm
posted by Baby_Balrog at 4:49 PM on January 16, 2006


Gah!!!

And his first post contains a self-link - also of a commercial nature!

The bit with those stupid coins!

We've all been had by this swindler! SWINDLER! Tar! Feathers!
posted by Baby_Balrog at 4:59 PM on January 16, 2006


Nah, just make him wear a burka and dust the server.

Seriously, did you actually think you could get away with this?
posted by languagehat at 5:03 PM on January 16, 2006


He would have gotten away with it if it weren't for those meddling kids.
posted by euphorb at 5:04 PM on January 16, 2006


Damn this goob plays niether fair, or even nor honest. in any post. So don't look at, feed or otherwise acknowladge the Moootaunt...

Move along, nothing of any import to see here.

Moran
posted by Elim at 5:05 PM on January 16, 2006


Stephen Barnwell, brace thyself.
posted by cortex at 5:08 PM on January 16, 2006


I've been using a lot of kazoos in my songwriting, lately.
posted by The Great Big Mulp at 5:09 PM on January 16, 2006


wow dude, you are bad at internet.
posted by wakko at 5:10 PM on January 16, 2006


Okay, Stephen Barnwell. You win. Your monotheistic bullshit is superior to someone else's monotheistic bullshit.

Happy now, dipshit?
posted by joe lisboa at 5:10 PM on January 16, 2006


What is wrong with this fpp?
posted by StrasbourgSecaucus at 5:12 PM on January 16, 2006


Getting Hated on MetaFilter in 5 Quick Steps:

1. Be a moron.
2. No more steps! The rest just works itself out.
posted by Firas at 5:12 PM on January 16, 2006


I'm curious what this is about, but I don't want to add hits to a neo-con asshole's website. *holds envelope to head* I'm thinking that he's suggesting that america and christianity are under attack. Was I close?

lol cortex
posted by modernerd at 5:17 PM on January 16, 2006


Stephen Barnwell = Fake Artist.
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:18 PM on January 16, 2006


Mefi detectives, pray enlighten us as to your evidence of this transgression.
posted by killdevil at 5:18 PM on January 16, 2006


Some context, for the confused.

Other Stephen Barnwell art.
posted by dhartung at 5:19 PM on January 16, 2006


It's a dumb website where he showcases "money" that would exist if we lived in "the united states of islam."

Basically it has women from U.S. history dressed up in burkhas on it - because that's what it would be like if da trrrsts took over. And other stupid shit.
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:19 PM on January 16, 2006


> And, I suspect, a pedophile.

That ought to stick.
posted by NewBornHippy at 5:19 PM on January 16, 2006


Oh wait. The transgression is patent. *Lights torch*
posted by killdevil at 5:20 PM on January 16, 2006


The self-link is brazen and unfortunate, but how is this material hateful? I think it's all rather interesting. The dream tokens are kinda cool, if a little cavalier. Same with the Antartica dollars.
posted by undule at 5:24 PM on January 16, 2006


I think the Saladin print looks cool - this has nothing to do with any implied politics. I'd take out the discarded oil barrels though.

Flyboy, you are a talented artist, but you lose points with me by referring to your business as "this incredible new site" without providing full disclosure.
posted by b_thinky at 5:24 PM on January 16, 2006


Thanks, cortex. I remember that this forum is liberal groupthink headquarters. I remember when liberals fought against human rights violations, and fought for women's rights. No more, sadly.

Now, to satirize oppressive governments gets you called a hatemonger. You must remember that Islam is a political entity as much as a religious one. And the behavior of those theocratic governments affect Muslims and non-Muslims alike. I criticize the Taliban and you call ME a hatemonger? I can only imagine that you are ignorant of that regime's deeds.

I just want to open the discussion beyond the officially condoned Politically Correct talking points, but I see the Left has no interest in intelligent discussion. Just name calling.

No worries, folks, I have no more interest in inviting you to expand your moral or intellectual horizons. I will not post here again. There are other places that are able to talk about politics, not shout.
posted by flyboy at 5:25 PM on January 16, 2006


You are all right. I apologize for the self-link without saying so.
posted by flyboy at 5:26 PM on January 16, 2006


don't people get banned from mefi for these sorts of things?
posted by j-urb at 5:27 PM on January 16, 2006


This isn't about politics, you moron. You violated the posting guidelines, you quivering puddle of illiterate goo.
posted by mr_roboto at 5:27 PM on January 16, 2006


I will not post here again.

That's pretty much a given at this point.
posted by Armitage Shanks at 5:28 PM on January 16, 2006


The Antarctica dollars are kinda neet ...
Still, please presently purge us of this preposterous poppycock.
posted by The Great Big Mulp at 5:28 PM on January 16, 2006


You just want to make money.

Get off your cross.
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:28 PM on January 16, 2006


I, for one...
posted by johngoren at 5:28 PM on January 16, 2006


I remember that this forum is liberal groupthink headquarters. I remember when liberals fought against human rights violations, and fought for women's rights.

LOL
posted by wakko at 5:28 PM on January 16, 2006


A++++++++ WOULD READ AGAIN
posted by wakko at 5:29 PM on January 16, 2006


Note: You read the guidelines, right? Because linking to your own site or a project you worked on in this space will result in a deletion and your account will be banned. Post it to MetaFilter Projects to announce your work instead, which was designed especially for this purpose.
posted by rxrfrx at 5:29 PM on January 16, 2006


SERIOUSLY THOSE ARE SOME HOT LOOKING SELF LINKED BURKA PIX DOOD
posted by wakko at 5:29 PM on January 16, 2006


Flyboy, ya can't self-link here. Aside from that, your link was fine.
posted by killdevil at 5:29 PM on January 16, 2006


You may want to post to the projects section once this is deleted. No groupthink-fueled hate nor penalty for self-linking :)

I'll admit to having posted my comment before checking out the link. It's good art. Do post it to projects later. You may end up needing a new account though depending on whether this one gets banned for the self-link.
posted by Firas at 5:29 PM on January 16, 2006


flyboy is absolutely right. He is the real victim in all of this.
posted by euphorb at 5:30 PM on January 16, 2006


Aside from that, your link was fine.

yeah except that it sucked.
posted by wakko at 5:30 PM on January 16, 2006


i like make the poop
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 5:30 PM on January 16, 2006


I just want to open the discussion beyond the officially condoned Politically Correct talking points, but I see the Left has no interest in intelligent discussion. Just name calling.

MeFis can pile on dissenters, but that's not what this is about. I read the rules of metafilter the day I joined. I think it says something about no self-linking. I suspect you read this as well and I believe you blatantly ignored this rule. I would venture to guess that a large percentage of the metafilter community has something to self link to, and yet I've never seen it happen.

Like I said before, I like your art, you seem like a talented artist, but that post was unethical and to cover it up as you're doing only hastens the point.
posted by b_thinky at 5:30 PM on January 16, 2006


I don't want this website to become your personal fucking billboard! How is that hard to understand???

This is the ONLY website I visit every day! And people like you exist to wreck it. You're trying to wreck the only website that's worth visiting!

Damn you!

You filthy, shitemongering capitalists want to get your filthy, disgusting mitts on what we've built! You want to use it as a platform for your stupid products. But that ISN'T what it's for!

Stop wrecking the internet!
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:31 PM on January 16, 2006


I must admit it has a certain Planet of the Apes fantasy world appeal. Not sure whether it is even meant to tie in with the Tony Blankley "OMG there's an Islamic caliphate that's about to take over the world!!!11one!" meme.
posted by johngoren at 5:33 PM on January 16, 2006


9/11 NEVAR FORGET
posted by jorbs at 5:34 PM on January 16, 2006


MeTa
posted by killdevil at 5:34 PM on January 16, 2006


Sorry for the aggro, flyboy, but you were the one who talked about Fight Club.
posted by Sparx at 5:36 PM on January 16, 2006


So, I can assume there are no rules against flaming or personal attack, balrog?
posted by flyboy at 5:36 PM on January 16, 2006


I'd like to kick Stephen Barnwell square in the nuts.
posted by I Love Tacos at 5:37 PM on January 16, 2006


hey everyone, lets all go there and hit f5 over and over again!
posted by puke & cry at 5:39 PM on January 16, 2006 [1 favorite]


So, I can assume there are no rules against flaming or personal attack

well duh.
posted by rxrfrx at 5:40 PM on January 16, 2006


No, flyboy, there aren't.

When you, in your dark, greedy little heart, decided to post your "art portfolio" to Metafilter, in the hopes that we'd all buy prints of your bigoted crap, you stepped over the line.

And you called your integrity into question.

And it is possible that you, Stephen Barnwell, or maybe Steve Barnwell, are a worthless bloodsucking tick, trying to use our forum to peddle your shit!
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:40 PM on January 16, 2006


flyboy: fuck off and die.
posted by I Love Tacos at 5:41 PM on January 16, 2006


p & c, I'm guessing you missed this post..?
posted by WhipSmart at 5:41 PM on January 16, 2006


nice art though
posted by puke & cry at 5:42 PM on January 16, 2006 [1 favorite]


assume there are no rules against flaming or personal attack

If Mother Teresa returned from the grave to self-link on Mefi I doubt she'd be treated any better.
posted by normy at 5:43 PM on January 16, 2006


I heard Barnwell was out drinking a Pabst with Frey instead of reading the guidelines.
posted by tula at 5:43 PM on January 16, 2006


flyboy writes " So, I can assume there are no rules against flaming or personal attack, balrog?"

I thought you weren't posting any more?

And, by the way, congratulations on your mind-blowing insight that fundamentalist Islam sucks. This is truly an eye-opening revelation that will shake to the very foundations the worldviews of all us liberals who, as you know, are really into authoritarian systems and fundamentalist religion.

Can someone please ban this moron, already.
posted by mr_roboto at 5:43 PM on January 16, 2006


Yeah, but in the United States if Islam I bet we could all buy opium at 7-11.
posted by wfrgms at 5:43 PM on January 16, 2006


nice if you like things that SUCK!
posted by wakko at 5:44 PM on January 16, 2006


Yeah, people don't like self links here. And your racist piece of shit site isn't going to earn you many friends here even if it wasn't linked by yourself.

Also, what I Love Tacos said.
posted by chunking express at 5:44 PM on January 16, 2006


Yeah, but in the United States if Islam I bet we could all buy opium at 7-11.

you cant at yours?
posted by wakko at 5:44 PM on January 16, 2006


really, the art on that site is pretty good, and I liked the american flag/razor thing too. Other than that, eh.
posted by puke & cry at 5:45 PM on January 16, 2006 [1 favorite]


Stephen Barnwell is possibly the most miserable creature ever to roam the earth. It's a rare creature that can fail to understand his mistakes on such a fundamental level.

The vile beast lashes out horribly when his shortcomings are noticed, for he would rather say the whole world is wrong than admit that he broke the rules.

There was talk of a quest to slay this horrid beast, Stephen Barnwell, but then the warriors realized it was crueler to let the wretched thing live.

Some say that Stephen Barnwell still roams the woods, self-linking, and drinking the blood of freshly squeezed kittens.
posted by I Love Tacos at 5:45 PM on January 16, 2006


FLYBOY: PLEASE GO FLY SOMETHING U ARE NOT GOOD @ THIS
posted by wakko at 5:45 PM on January 16, 2006


I for one applaud your initiative.
posted by Astro Zombie at 5:46 PM on January 16, 2006


I hear a hammery whistling in the high stratosphere...
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 5:46 PM on January 16, 2006


mmmm kittens
posted by wakko at 5:46 PM on January 16, 2006


The whole point in creating this art was to demonstrate that there is a PC taboo about criticizing Islam. Many of you have proved my point.

Look at the Timeline. It is just facts, no commentary.

Besides, I don't listen to the hatemongers on here (like balrog). My work has sold quite well to Muslims here in the US and in the ME. Some people appreciate political humor.
posted by flyboy at 5:48 PM on January 16, 2006


clang clang
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:48 PM on January 16, 2006


it's hard to get good kitten juice around here, there are seriously no jamba juices anywhere
posted by wakko at 5:49 PM on January 16, 2006


The whole point in creating this art was to demonstrate that there is a PC taboo about criticizing Islam

And the whole point of posting it to MetaFilter was what..?
posted by WhipSmart at 5:50 PM on January 16, 2006


there is a difference between criticizing and SHITTING ALL OVER IT

would this place be any better if we were run by the christian fundamentalist right? DO YOU REALLY THINK IT FUCKING WOULD?
posted by wakko at 5:50 PM on January 16, 2006


It actually takes quite a few kittens to get a glass, I recommend just going to the supermarket.
posted by selfnoise at 5:50 PM on January 16, 2006


supermarket kitten juice is all pasteurized and mostly from concentrate

i prefer homemade but the neighbors hate the smell, gotta compromise i guess
posted by wakko at 5:51 PM on January 16, 2006


rx that looks delicious
posted by wakko at 5:53 PM on January 16, 2006


A muslim once bit my sister
posted by mr.marx at 5:54 PM on January 16, 2006


wakko: that's a shame. You really need to find a neighborhood cat lady, so you can sneak some fresh-squeezed now and then.
posted by I Love Tacos at 5:54 PM on January 16, 2006


wakko is the new quonsar.
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:54 PM on January 16, 2006


there. i said it.
posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:54 PM on January 16, 2006


even better, that guy's got a wicked camel toe goin' on
posted by rxrfrx at 5:55 PM on January 16, 2006


wakko is the new quonsar.

does that mean i am going to be banned?
posted by wakko at 5:56 PM on January 16, 2006


It means you need to take out a lease on an elephant, pronto.
posted by mr_crash_davis at 5:56 PM on January 16, 2006


camel toe

TERRORIST!
posted by mr.marx at 5:56 PM on January 16, 2006


SHIT PEOPLE HABE YOU HEARD THAT IN AFGANISTAN THEY MAKE TEH LADIES WEAR SHEET OVER THEIR HEADS!!! OMG MOSLEMS ARE THE SUCK!!!11!!11!
posted by mr_roboto at 5:57 PM on January 16, 2006


You know you can ferment some kitten juice and it turns into the most wonderful liquer!
posted by Suparnova at 6:03 PM on January 16, 2006


Stephen Barnwell, why don't you answer a simple question before taking refuge in your oh-so-politically incorrect excuse: Why did you ignore one of the most obvious guidelines here? Why, Stephen Barnwell, did you see fit to self-promote your own site at MeFi, when the site guidelines clearly say that's not allowed?

In short, Stephen Barnwell, why did you see fit to take a huge steaming dump in the middle of our living room? Stephen Barnwell, there are only two choices here: either you are an ass, or you are an idiot - one so excited to self-link your own work that you somehow managed to miss the huge message against self-linking on the posting page. So which is it? Is Stephen Barnwell an ass or an idiot?
posted by mediareport at 6:04 PM on January 16, 2006


mediareport: I believe you forgot the possibility that Stephen Barnwell is both an ass and an idiot.
posted by I Love Tacos at 6:06 PM on January 16, 2006


flyboy: The whole point in creating this art was to demonstrate that there is a PC taboo about criticizing Islam. Many of you have proved my point.

*boggles*

What are you talking about? Man, that is one wierd cat.
posted by modernerd at 6:08 PM on January 16, 2006


I belive either:

A) He was an idot, ignored the warnings and then was an ass and then coverd it up by claiming to be trying to be non pc OR

B) Was an ass, self posted becuase he belived (idioticly in my view) that his work was making a grand political statement.

On preview, what I Love Tacos said
posted by Suparnova at 6:08 PM on January 16, 2006


that's it, i'm looking.
posted by modernerd at 6:09 PM on January 16, 2006


You know you can ferment some kitten juice and it turns into the most wonderful liquer!

I love Tia Pusso!
posted by I Love Tacos at 6:09 PM on January 16, 2006


STOP SELF-LINKING TO CHEFLELFLF.COM
posted by rxrfrx at 6:11 PM on January 16, 2006


Look at the Timeline. It is just facts, no commentary.

Well, that explains its title: "A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE CONQUESTS OF ISLAM AND ITS ATTEMPTS TO SUBJUGATE CHRISTENDOM".
posted by Uccellina at 6:11 PM on January 16, 2006


I know, I'm suprised that Alton Brown hasn't done an episode on the wonderful properties of cat juice, including the wonderful liquer it makes. (its a great mixer with puppie seltzer)
posted by Suparnova at 6:12 PM on January 16, 2006


I've got an elf on a shelf. We call him "Mr. Jingles".

Oh wait. Chef.
posted by selfnoise at 6:12 PM on January 16, 2006


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