From Wonkblog, Christopher Ingraham on what most Americans think of Islam today (and more). White supremacy is Daesh’s greatest weapon: Given this country’s history of dealing with people of color, the leaders of Daesh could probably get every neo-con frighthawk in America to punch himself in the face, and call people who decline to punch themselves in the face Freedom! Hating! Islamocowards! between blows. Jeff Guo on how hating Muslims plays right into the Islamic State’s hands. Ian Millhiser on the new Republican war on religious freedom. Amanda Marcotte on Ted Cruz, ISIS propagandist: It’s almost like the GOP wants another massive Middle East war. Joe Conason on why ISIS needs the “useful idiots” who demonize Muslims. As new poll finds “increased xenophobic streak”, Republicans heighten anti-Muslim rhetoric. “GOP: All life matters at the moment of conception SYRIAN REFUGEES: Please help us GOP: Where would you get such a fucking crazy idea?” NRA-backed legislator: We can’t take Syrian refugees because it’s too easy for them to buy guns.
Republican governors are posturing on refugees, but their xenophobia has real consequences: Anti-Muslim hate crimes are up, but that’s not all. Governors can’t keep out refugees — but they can make their lives miserable. William J. Dobson on how Alabama poses a greater risk to Syrian refugees than those refugees pose to Alabama. Dear politicians who want to bar Syrian refugees: Here are 6 ways you’re wrong. This chart is the perfect rebuttal to governors who won’t take in Syrian refugees. Faris Alikhan on the case for accepting more Syrian refugees. Some Republicans only want to let in Christian refugees; that’s more than heartless — it’s un-American. Ishaan Tharoor on what Americans thought of Jewish refugees on the eve of World War II. Holocaust museum sees a U.S. duty to Syrian refugees. Here are 8 Bible passages telling conservative Christians to help Syrian refugees if they want to go to heaven (and more). Mike Huckabee can’t think of anyone except Muslims targeting innocent civilians — we thought of a few people. John Kasich proposes a new government agency to promote Judeo-Christian values.
