Bobblehead Mohammed

Posted By Uncle Jimbo

UPDATE: Our guy in the MSM Jules Crittenden has an update on Bobblehead mania.

This is a brilliant example of why we will triumph over the medieval obscurantists of Al Qaeda. We know that mockery is the sweetest way to take someone down a few notches. Michelle Malkin points out the latest heretical hilarity.

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(hat tip-Andrew Bostom via NY Daily News). Introducing...Bobblehead Rage:

A ceramic bobblehead doll of the Prophet Muhammed - created to resemble the infamous caricature published by a Danish newspaper - is being hawked online for $22.99 a pop by an ex-Marine.

The unapologetic creator, Timothy Ames, 28, said the bobblehead is similar to "dashboard Jesus" figurines that can be stuck with adhesive to flat surfaces. "I thought, 'If they flipped out over some cartoons what will they do with a dashboard Muhammed?'" Ames said from his home in Hawaii.

But Islamic experts are not amused, saying the bobbleheads could anger Muslims, whose religion strictly prohibits depictions of the prophet.

"No depiction of the prophet, even if it is positive, should be made ever - and certainly not one as ridiculous as the bobblehead Muhammed," said Zvi Ben-Dor Benite, an assistant professor at New York University. "I don't think it's about freedom of speech. This is the freedom to insult, which he shouldn't be doing."

I wonder what the good professor thinks we are free to do? Bravo to Timothy Ames for doing the right thing and not only showing the world we decide what freedoms we will exercise, but making a few bucks in the process. Now that's American.

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Comments

[Synova]

Freedom of speech IS the freedom to insult.

Otherwise it's just the freedom to say what has prior approval and that's not freedom of speech at all. It would be like having "freedom of the press" where the press was free to print only from approved sources. Or freedom of religion that told you who to worship to stay out of prison.

If people don't understand this then they don't understand what freedom of speech is. It's a fundamental concept that should be understood even if it isn't accepted because communication can't happen if people don't understand the meaning of the words coming out of their mouths.

[Scrapiron]

Not afraid of the idiots of Islam, order a bobble head and proudly display it on your dash.

[senorlechero]

Synova...you got it right, but I think the point must be made that a HUGE percentage of the world's muslims do not believe in freedom. They believe in rules being passed down from Imam's, and many within that percentage believe that those rules should be forced on the rest of us.

Personally I wish many insulting things were not around.....like the stickers of the little guy grabbing his crotch and giving the finger.....or the bumper stickers that say "F*%K OFF" and other crude things. But I'm not willing to give up my freedom to impose restrictions on others.

This bobblehead Mohammed (I like Mo better than Mu) is a great way to protest the garbage muslims are trying to impose on us all

[Matthew]

"Freedom of speech is the freedom to insult"

That is accurate and I have got to get me one of those bobble-heads on my dashboard.

[Allan]

Yes, he should be able to do this.

Unfortunately, this makes it more likely that he will be murdered. This makes it more likely that Americans will be murdered. This makes it more likely that there will be a terrorist attack.

Is this great American unpatriotic? Absolutely not.

[Skye]

Do you really believe terrorists need any justification to attack and kill Americans, Allan? They kill irregardless of a reason - and they've been doing that for decades - bobblehead not withstanding.

[Allan]

Quite right, Skye.

The reason this is good is that it glorifies American freedom. We are not giving in to the terrorists.

Similarly, we should not abandon other principles.

[DiOsama]

I intend to show my true feelings to all who don't understand the concept of freedom of speech and get a bobblehead. Too bad there aren't many radical muslims here in San Diego. Or at least none that I'm aware of and if there are maybe they'll come out of the closet.

[Scrapiron]

Keep the price high and sell a few. Lower the price to $9.95 or so and sell them by the millions.

[Mike]

Well, no wonder the dude is only assistant professor, because what he states is absolutely wrong. The idea of no depictions of the prophet is false. If you were to go to Iran, you would find many depictions of the prophet hanging on museum walls from centuries ago. Same in other mid-East countries. The good ass-prof probably didn't have a problem with a crucifix in a jar of urine, which was called "art", either. Of course, we all know that offending a Christian just gets you a sternly worded letter, where as if you insult islam, you get dead. Religion of Peace? Anyone, Bueller?

[Rita]

I am sure no one gives a hoot if it was a Bobblehead Jesus. Hell, I don't care if it's a Bobblehead anything. Expression of speech is what the free world is all about. If we sit like a mushroom in S**T just because someone is offended, then we are just sheep following the other mindless idiots.

I would like a Bobblehead Crusty Old Rumsfeld , and maybe a Bobblehead Clinton with a kneeling Bobblehead Monica.....

[Mike]

I'm offended that Malkin called Ames an ex-Marine. But I guess I'll resist the urge to blow myself up in a crowded mall.

[T. Shaw]

Isn't it time for all them 'moderate muslims" I keep hearing about to come to the rescue riding on their unicorns?

Does obscurantist mean filthy pagan or benighted heathen?

And, that ass prof from NYU? It seemed okay to use US taxpayer money to pay a lousy artist to photograph a crucifix in a jar of urine. He could have said it was honey but his intent was insult Our Lord and His Holy Cross which brought salvation to the world. That is not art - it may be free speech, though. The Lord is totally just and all merciful and will deal with that artiste in His perfect way. Lord have mercy.

[BenW]

A Mohammad bobblehead is insulting??? No, the "professor" has is all wrong, go figure. A Mo image on a speed bag or dart board, now that is. I've seen Osama's ugly mug on numerous similar items.
Though OBL is responsible for approx 3000 murders of Americans, Mo was personaly involved in at least 3-5 times the number. If that wasn't enough, his Cult of Death is conservatively resposible for 5 orders of magnitude more deaths down through the ages. I'll reserve my right to both tell the truth about and make fun of the desert bandit and practitioner of priestcraft.
/rant off
Ben

[saw1]

Synova nailed my initial reaction exactly.

"Freedom of speech is the freedom to insult"

While I make no claim to be a religious scholar, my impression was that the prohibition against depictions of Mohammed, (or any other living creature), was to prevent any form of idol worship. Neither the cartoons or the bobblehead could be mistaken for worship.

[arch]

Great Post!

Let's take this concept to the next level. Remember the cross in urine and the virgin mary made of thousands of porn images? I think some of this was done with public funds and displayed in publically funded galleries. Why not do the same thing?

The National Endowment for the Arts has funds for Art projects.
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=CATSEARCH&fundActivity=AR
We could apply for Federal funds for a display of anti-islamic art? If we get turned down (and of course we will) we could use the ACLU to sue under the first amendment (Speech and Religion). http://www.aclu.org/religion/index.html

The Bubbas in Georgia who shot up the Koran could enter their video. Another category might be "Top this Danish Cartoon".

It would be great fun.

[IllTemperedCur]

That's a pretty decent idea there arch. Except that I seriously doubt that the ACLU of today would touch it with a ten foot pole.

Already put in my order for two bobble-heads, and I've passed the link on to several people.

[Synova]

The freedom to insult doesn't necessarily mean we should. Voluntary good manners are what make freedom possible. Personally, I find the Darwin fish offensive because the Christian fish was a symbol associated with a time when people were murdered for believing in Christ. It was a secret sign so that they could identify each other. I think that mocking the symbol isn't clever or funny. It's about as funny as being "funny" about the Star of David associated with the holocaust would be.

I don't think that the Darwin fish should be responded to with violence, I just wish that people would voluntarily not do it and I'm willing to say so. Freedom of speech is also the freedom to criticize other people's speech.

NORMALLY I'd be of the opinion that it's just good manners to respect the wishes of others about the things important to them. Normally I'd say that Mohammad should be left alone just because it's good manners. All other things being equal I'd be the one disapproving of the Mohammad bobblehead.

But all other things aren't equal.

The threat of violence should NEVER be respected. Never.

And the danger associated with redefining freedom of speech into something that isn't freedom AT ALL is critically dangerous to the foundation of America and all freedom and liberty. This is a fight that NEEDS to be fought.

There is NO freedom of speech without the freedom to offend.

[Brian]

If I read him right, Allan is not saying that the bobble-head doll will create more terrorists in the sense of "don't do it because...".

I believe he is pointing out that we should be prepared for more Islamicists to lash out because this is yet another vector offering more excuses for their rising rage to overwhelm the timid.
It is similar to the notion that the conflict in Iraq creates more terrorists because of the west's insensitivity to the feelings of the Islamic world population as opposed to the real driver - that being it is a strategic focal point to solidify their base and push against the west.

Well duh. Any thinking person who is not a member of a major media venue that believes it is cartoons and bobble-head dolls causing the current world-wide conflict, please raise your hands.
The real challenge that occurs to me is, how do we use this type of thing to goad those m*****f***ers into tripping over themselves?

Screw it, I'm in for bobble head. It'll go next to my Jesus and my Buddha. One of 'em is bound to cover by backside provided they're not to busy going at it.

[Allan]

Brian,

I think you read it wrong.

I support the right to create and sell the doll. Even if it means the creator will be murdered, more Americans will be slain, and more terrorists will terrorize.

Personally, I think what he is doing is disgusting. It seems to me that he is only selling the bobblehead to piss people off. Why else would he sell it?

But, I support his right to do it. Because his right to do this is one of our cherished freedoms.

But, think about what freedoms we have given up to protect ourselves against the terrorists. I am glad some here are drawing the line. I would think the line would have been drawn earlier.

[Mike James]

Ben, there's not a sentiment in your rant (the 14th above, I believe) with which I disagree, but you used a word I've never run across before--"priestcraft". Sort of reminds me of the term 'witchcraft', but I don't think it's the same. Help, please?

[BenW]

Mike James,

Priestcraft is the action of pretending some form of spiritual authority (lying) to get physical or monetary gain. Mo's particular claim to inspiration is unique. In religeous history, all other primary forms of worship that called on worshipers to turn away from venerating physical things or idols, also turned their attention away from material possessions and toward the spiritual.

This is best seen in the lives of the originators or revelators of the faiths. Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, Elisha, Jesus, the Buddha, Zoroaster, various gurus, and both shinto and taoist practitioners and teachers all lived and taught that money was of far lesser importance than spiritual things. Mohammad demanded differantly. Look it up.

Priestcraft is the invention of a religion, or the preaching of some religion WHOLELY for money or power. Mo is a hyper-successful and homocidal L. Ron Hubbard.

Ben

[Mike James]

BenW, I extend my thanks for the help.

[Giovanni]

I dont know about you guys but I am def getting one.

I am Catholic and I dont take kindly to the fact that they respond to the Pope's statement about them being violent by... well... acting violent.

[Clifton Jones]

You people who support this are lucky that i, a true believing muslim will never find you or know your identity. This is disrespectful beyond all bounds. To do it on purpose, you deserve whatever punishment befalls you. You think everything is a game, everything is fun. Do you think Hell will be too? Do you think Moses would approve of this behavior? How about Abraham or Noah(SAW to them all)? I even think Jesus would be sick to his stomach for how you all are behaving. you're being extremely ignorant and disrespectful. How about this. the people that invented christianity were gay. Your pope is going to hell just like all of the other ones. This country is not loved by God at all, and i hope i can get out before He destroys it. you people are heathens, celebrating a pagan festival like christmas. i laugh at all of you. then i humble myself. God is not to be mocked at, like you christians do. God's prophets are also not to be mocked. in our book, Hell is you people's final destination. peace

[Clifton Jones]

for the record, muslims aren't the terrorists. the terrorists live in the white house. bush, cheney, and his people. i come back to everyone being ignorant. if you don't read, you don't know the truth. that's what i expect from people that think one person died for EVERYBODY'S sins. that doesn't even make sense. for anyone that has a problem with what i say or just wants to talk, Cliftonj13137@yahoo.com is where you can reach me.