This is not the band’s official video but the Stuck Mojo song used in it is offensive to some. In addressing their critics Stuck Mojo guitarist Rich Ward explained the band’s motivation with candor and clarity:
Call me me an alarmist, but this is not about Iraq or the so called “War On Terrorism”, this is about a worldwide movement that is compelled by spiritual teachings to convert us or kill us. It’s not about Israel or America, if it was then why is this virus present in Algeria, Sudan, Somalia, Indonesia, the former Soviet Union, the Philippines, India, France, Spain and 1.5 million dead in Darfur. But I thought this whole thing was about Israel and America. Then why are Buddhist and Hindu temples set on fire and the followers of these peaceful religions attacked?
Right now, a civil war being waged within Islam. Take a look at what is taking place in Lebanon and in Iraq. You investigate it, it’s all there for those who don’t live with their heads in the sand to see.
We can argue about percentages of peaceful Muslims vs. non-peaceful Muslims, but that will get us no further than trying to determine how many Germans actually supported Hitler during the late 1930’s. The threat is growing and understanding why Hitler wanted to destroy the Jewish people, did not stop it from happening. So how will understanding the leaders of Iran, who have publically called for the destruction of Isreal and the Jewish people, keep them from following through with what they believe they are compelled to do by God.
Why is it a news story for MONTHS when a Catholic Priest molests a child. NO ONE is afraid of offending Catholics by suggesting that the Catholic church was coordinating an effort to protect these morally deviant Priest. But God forbid we discuss the fact that NOT ALL Muslims are terrorists, but that ALMOST ALL terrorists ARE Muslim. Under Sharia law (look it up), women are stoned to death for being in a relationship with a Christian or for leaving the Islamic faith. If a woman is raped, under Sharia law she has to produce have FOUR witnesses to the rape that will testify on her behalf or no charges can be made. Under Sharia law, homosexuals are stoned to death. Say it out LOUD! Under Sharia law, HOMOSEXUALS ARE STONED TO DEATH! Gotta love that religion of tolerance and peace!
This video is NOT attacking Islam. This video is NOT lumping all followers of Islam in with the terrorists. No one in the Stuck Mojo organization is a racist or a bigot, but I refuse to ignore these events so as to keep from offending anyone.
If you don’t like what I have to say, don’t buy my album.
Respectfully, Rich Ward
The band has made all the tracks from their new album available, for free, online but buy a copy of the CD if you like the music and want to support their work.
Related:
Stuck Mojo – Open Season Video
Stuck Mojo MySpace Page
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Video H/T: Freedom for Some
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January 7th, 2007 at 8:49 am
The Future of the New York Times – Illustrated…
Need more evidence of the eroding value of the old-line newspaper business? Powerline and American Thinker report that the money-losing sale of the Tribune Company was even worse than previously thought……
October 6th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I’d like to see this post brought back up because it is even more relevant now than it was when initially released.
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Rich Ward on many occasions, so perhaps I’m biased; but you’d be hard pressed for find anyone else in the entertainment industry that is more on the side of America than he.