Why are people offended by the term "Islamic fascists"?

One entry found for fascism.


Main Entry: fas·cism
Pronunciation: 'fa-"shi-z&m also 'fa-"si-
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian fascismo, from fascio bundle, fasces, group, from Latin fascis bundle & fasces fasces
1 often capitalized : a political philosophy, movement, or regime (as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition

Islamic Fascists seems a VERY appropriate name for Radical Muslim Terrorists, in fact I daresay calling them "Muslim fascists" would be more call for offense since that's actually giving them creedence as being Muslims. These people certainly adhere to the religion of Islam though [or atleast believe they do], and the goals of terrorist organization and mindset is closely geared to that of Fascism.

To answer the question, why are people offended?

I honestly don't know.

Where do they even get off being offended, they should be repulsed by the actions of these people who call themselves Muslims, not Bush for calling them out on it. Talk about picking the wrong battle.

I come from a family of moderate muslims, and my mother whenever she sees the news gets so angry because these people give Islam a bad name, and make life hellish for Muslims who don't share their views.

I say call them whatever the FUCK you'd like! They are the lowest of the low. Anybody who is offended by THAT needs to have a reality check, it doesn't make you a good/conscientious person, it makes you delusional.

Double Post:

Originally Posted by Wesker

The Muslims are offended because the term accuratley describes the fact that its people of the Islamic faith who have been behind the vast majority of the terrorist incidents in the world in recent times. Instead of being offended victims, good Muslims should rise up in outrage that their religion has been hijacked by a bunch of 7th centurt radicals, and should work to make the necessary changes from within.

Wesker, i completely, and utterly agree with you.

Islam is ripe for reform - instead of blaming internal problems on the west and Israel they should take a close look at their own corrupt governments, and what they're teaching their children [to hate] because that surely would improve the quality of life much moreso than waging a perpetual war on western ideology.

Nothing you said is offensive, or indicates a dislike for Islam. It tells it like it is.

a lurker? what the hell...what you just said is or atleast should be far more offensive to practicing muslims than what wesker said.
It implies you think what is being portrayed by terrorists is the real Islam. Which I don't think anybody with half a brain [openly] believes to be good.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Well they obviously do practice a perverted version Islam, and their actions are under the banner of Islam - I think it's a stupid bone to pick. But I guess we can agree to disagree.

There's nowhere I can't reach.