Comments on: Dennis Prager is an Ass

By: GT

GT — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:28:17 +0000

Dear Mr Luna.

I read your entire “editorial”

Since you opened with the word ‘logical’ I kept looking for some logic but had to give up when I merifully reached the last sentence.

You couldn’t carry Dennis Prager’s dirty socks.

What do you teach, Ceramic, Driver’s Ed?

Two quick Questions:

Several Japanese Americans served in the U.S. Army
Was that another example of racism?

Japanese who were interred, received compensation, but African Americans, brought here as slaves, did not. Is that racism.?

I have a lot to help you with but you’re not that sharp.
You’re the part of the Ass that most resembles Obama’s logo.

By: Are You Listening, Mr. Prager? « Political Lunacy

Are You Listening, Mr. Prager? « Political Lunacy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:16:06 +0000

[...] a year, in this case) after the original post and thread were generated. Such is the case with my post from March, 2009, taking AM talk jock Dennis Prager to task for stating that racism played no role [...]

By: Janet Brown

Janet Brown — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:04:58 +0000

To accurately participate in this dialogue, I must tell you a story — a true story:
My father, a very young white male, marched out of Indiana and into Europe in August of 1944 — in October of 1944, he was surrounded in the Vosges Mountains of Eastern France. Trapped for almost a week, they had run out of ALL supplies and their situation was desperate. Several prior unsuccessful attempts at rescue had failed when the men of the 442nd “Go For Broke” Regiment were sent in to rescue them. These men refused to give up until they had successfully rescued my father and 210 other men — it took almost a week of vicious fighting, some of it hand-to-hand, in bitter winter weather —- their casualties (KIA and wounded) would surpass the number of men they rescued. They accomplished what two other units of “white” soldiers had not been able to achieve —– why —- because they refused to give-up until their mission was completed —- because as one veteran told me: “They were fellow American soldiers and we were their last hope” Another 442nd Veteran told me that as they walked up into the mountains to rescue my Dad, they passed other soldiers walking down from the mountain who told them: “Don’t go up there — you will get killed” But, they marched on and because of their stoic dedication and bravery, my sister and I were able to know and love our Dad —- we still carry memories of him in our hearts —- memories that would not have been but for the bravery of the 442nd. The enormity of the gift that these men gave to our family still resonates some 65 years later. The moral of this story is this: Many of the men of the 442nd that rescued my Dad came from the concentration camps that you are discussing — yes — concentration camps — let’s call them what they were — it is important to do that — let’s not sanitize the word — they walked out of those camps to serve the very country that had turned it’s back on them. Shame. Shame. Shame on us and thank God for them. Today, these same men speak very little of their experiences — (they are dedicated to remembering those friends they left behind laying under the marble crosses in the Military Cemeteries in Europe) — these men came home, reclaimed their families from the afore-mentioned concentration camps, surveyed what little property and businesses they had left, and set about rebuilding their lives — over the past 65 years, their contributions to this country have continued as they have served all of us as lawyers, doctors, businessmen, farmers, teachers, artists, and, politicians and, above all esle, loyal American citizens —- the latter the title is the one that they covet above all else — they raised families without a hint or moment of bitterness — their stories left untold until just recently — stories that are difficult to tell and even more difficult to absorb —- such gallant men — so gentle — so honorable —- could we have done the same — would we have served so well? Let’s not devalue their contributions to this nation by sanitizing the words we use to discuss their situation — they were racially discriminated against — Period —— but, as a community they can teach us all a lesson in humility and loyalty — that is, for those of us willing to listen ——- Are you listening, Mr. Nolan —– Mr. Prager ???

By: Carl Luna

Carl Luna — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:19:51 +0000

Mike,

See my response in today’s post.

Lunacy

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:19:49 +0000

I know this is an old post but it seems to have an omission in it that is important. Some Italians were placed in custody in the US during WWII. This makes your argument the way you posed it a lot weaker.

You also may be invoking another logical fallacy by claiming that Dennis is saying “that xenophobia has never reared its ugly head in decisively mass-popular ways in American history.” Did he really say that? Or do you want the reader to believe that he said that in order to make your argument appear to be stronger?

Mike
Wylie, TX

By: Carl Luna

Carl Luna — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:44:49 +0000

Hi Doc,

Thanks for reading the blog — albeit a year or so late. But any reading is good reading. Oh, and a spoiler alert (given your time-deficit attention): Democrats win the 2008 election. The economy plummets between spring 2008 and spring 2009 and the Steelers win Superbowl XLIII. Just trying to help you catch up with the times.

Oh, and yes, Dennis Praeger was an ass on the issue of WWII Internment. On many other issues he can be spot on. But not this one. Which is OK because I am an ass on average of twice a day. Just ask my wife or daughters. I, however, will often admit it when I am.

By: Dr. Paul C Kuehne

Dr. Paul C Kuehne — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:09:57 +0000

“Oh, and Dennis—you’re an ass.” That about sums of the intellectual depth of your response, dear professor. This “unprofessional punditry venting” I suspect is not so uncommon to both your classroom and personal discussions. Oh, by the way, great endorsement for an Diego Mesa College. Your ringing professionalism will draw students from afar to this institution. And, oh, please don’t drive while listening to this radio station. It may be dangerous to other drivers around you.

By: Dr. Paul C Kuehne

Dr. Paul C Kuehne — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:08:23 +0000

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:06:17 +0000

You know, Doctor, I just re-read your statement and find it impossible for you to know anything about Prager’s show. He made his name by searching out the best opposing viewpoints and allowing for an open, intellectually honest debate. Had this column been about, say, Medved, I might have conceded your point.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:14:27 +0000

Quoting the doctor…
(FYI: I have offered to debate this and other points with Mr. Praeger but he is, apparently, most discriminating in his guest choices. He particular likes to interview particularly inarticulate, confused and, often, simply absurd guests representing dissenting viewpoints thereby guaranteeing the triumph of his side. At least on the radio. I do know he is much more open to fair fights in various non-broadcast debates.)

Guests such as Noam Chomsky, Christopher Hitchens, Arianna Huffington, just a few examples of his typical on-air offerings. Very unfair characterization on your part, sir.