Rachael Ray is a fashion terrorist?

It's a slow news day indeed when the conservatives attack Rachael Ray for wearing a kaffiyeh-style scarf in a Dunkin' Donuts ad.

Even more disquieting is the fact that Dunkin' Donuts quickly yanked the ad. Boston.com reports the controversy -- including Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin, who spewed: "The kaffiyeh, for the clueless, is the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad."

Um, for Malkin -- who is beyond clueless -- the kaffiyeh has been worn by many a Parisian grad student and dozens of celebrities -- including Colin Farrell, David Beckham (above),  Kirsten Dunst and both Olsen twins.

The scarf even showed up on the Balenciaga runway (right) and later sold for more than $1,000. That doesn't strip the scarf of its political origins, but it shouldn't be deemed a symbol of jihad fever either. Guess the Rage had better retire her khaki "Castro" cap before some silly right-winger calls her a "fashion don't" and a "commie."

photos: Rachael Ray, courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts; Beckham, Getty Images; Balenciaga, Chris Moore, Getty Images.

Comments

[Jaime]

This is way beyond stupid. Republicans are terrorist in everyone's book that has an ounce of sanity.

[Billy Clinton]

I still want to SUCK Rachel Rays lips.

[Jason Shaw]

"The kaffiyeh, for the clueless, is the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad."

Oh but the Olsen twins also picked up on this garb so its ok...you say something a foolish teenager would utter...Well, Jimmy smokes crack, so why cant I?
Tool

[EricT]

What is terrorism, ultimately? It's using fear to gain political power. The US is currently being run by a terrorist regime.

[jim]

can we deport these right wing morons?

[Jackie]

I love that saying "the truth is stranger than fiction". Thanks for making me laugh!!

[David]

How naive of Malkin . Clearly it is the ad production company's wardrobe master who is the terrorist.

[David]

Please. Some right wing pundit makes a stupid statement, and suddenly everyone right of center is a moron? Not much intellectual security around here..

[Eric]

Michelle Malkin said worse things about this than the statement that this article quotes. Malkin is clearly trying to work her way down to the sewer-level depths of discourse already popularized by such right wing notables as Anne Coulter and Sean Hannity.

Ms. Corcoran is absolutely correct in pointing out Dunkin' Donuts' chillingly spineless response to the lunatic fringe. If Duncan Donuts was so concerned about controversy distracting from their ad campaign, as their official response suggests, they would have ignored the idiotic ramblings of delusional pinheads like Malkin, and let the ad run it's course. But they didn't, and so the question must be asked: Are they as a corporation really so spineless that they can't laugh off the bizarre rantings of a fringe pundit; or do they agree with her?

[Satchel]

Wow, what kind of liberal jibberish is this..... Olsen twins, Beckham, Colin Farrell did it too. You liberals hate it when people get angry at real terrorists, you just love to bash your own country. I have an idea, put on a scarf and go to Iran.. Just make sure its a one way ticket.

[Rich in Buffalo]

Here is my reply:

Rachel Ray's Dunkin' Donuts ad has been pulled because astute ultra-conservative Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin let the world know it was time to boycott the chain - not for health concerns - but for fashion ideology!!! "The keffiyeh, for the clueless, is the traditional scarf of Arab men that has come to symbolize murderous Palestinian jihad," said Malkin.
Of course, Malkin fails to understand jihad means "struggle." For many of us, especially those living in the Buffalo where a hockey jersey is a fashion statement - this is a struggle! A struggle to look good!
We do not all have money to shop at Hugo Boss as Michelle Malkin assumes! Some of us have to make do with old drapes! Perhaps Fox and Malkin should put their money where their mouths are and dress starving hipsters!!!!
I for one stand by my closet! Perhaps Michelle should come out of hers!!!!!

[LOL]

That comment came from FOX News so is should not surprise anyone.

[Joanna]

Conservatives please go away, your all lame and embarrass us around the world.

[Joseph]

Its that "Big Jewish Conspiracy Again!!"

Get a life people!!

[Mike]

Snatchhole...er, i mean "Satchel" why do you say liberals and bashing their own country? move to Iran?...that is such a typical statement of a right winger that needs to spew his demanding, in- your-face, America and nothing else garbage! you're part of the reason the rest of the world cant' stand us...get yer gun lovin, rebel flag wavin, pro-life / pro death penalty (which i really don't understand) backwoods country ass off the computer, you have a sister to molest

[Mike]

Snatchhole...er, i mean "Satchel" why do you say liberals and bashing their own country? move to Iran?...that is such a typical statement of a right winger that needs to spew his demanding, in- your-face, America and nothing else garbage! you're part of the reason the rest of the world cant' stand us...get yer gun lovin, rebel flag wavin, pro-life / pro death penalty (which i really don't understand) backwoods country ass off the computer, you have a sister to molest

[Barry]

Oh come on, real terrorists know the kaffiyeh is so last year. Get with the program Michelle

[res08hao]

I am far right and even I think that is stupid. Get a grip. If Rachael Ray has any faults, it's that she is too loud.

We need to mock other people, like Al franken who refuses to pay his taxes and yet thinks he can be a senator. Of course, he is running in Minnesota, so I guess he can.

[Tim C]

You can set your watch to the consistent douche-baggery of the conservative movement in America.

[Ule]

Here is a shout out to all my homies in BUFFALO!

Send Rachael Ray your jersey, maybe she will wear it on TV.

Mmm... donuts ...

[lyle]

Sad part is malcunt will teach her kids to be as hateful as she is.

[Tom in Richmond]

What she is wearing is a Shemagh, not a Keffiyeh. It is not large enough. Get the facts straight. More Navy Seals/SAS/GSG-9 wear these than Arabs....

[Doug]

I agree it is a stupid reason to pull an ad but is justifying it with the Olsen twins and Colin Farrell really make it any better? If Colin Farrell and the Olsen twins wore swastikas I would still find that symbol pretty offensive.

[old dad]

Gee Terrorists wear clothes so we people who do not want to categorized as terrorists should not be caught wearing clothes come on get a life this sounds like a childish rant.

[Jeremy Friesner]

Remember the red scares of the 50's, with a group of fearmongers denouncing people as Communists for various silly reasons, and everyone living in fear that their own reputation would be the next one on the line?

Well, it appears the technique is alive and well.

[Jay from Boston]

Get rid of Rachel Ray too. So annoying.

[tim]

do people have nothing to grip about or things to do?
there are people dying in china and etc and this is what they talk about?
get a life, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jim]

Let's start looking at who the real conservatives are not the neo-conservatives. Malkin is a new-con just like the rest of the Bush junta.

Ron Paul rEVOLution!

[tim]

do people have nothing to grip about or things to do?
there are people dying in china and etc and this is what they talk about?
get a life, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nunya]

you people generalizing all conservatives, calling them morons, and saying they should be deported show your ignorance in your posts. that being said what Michelle said is ridiculous.

[tim]

do people have nothing to grip about or things to do?
there are people dying in china and etc and this is what they talk about?
get a life, people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nathan]

All you liberals are disgusting. We are in the middle of a war. Rachel Ray should be shipped to Guantanamo, just like the terrorists who work at Dunkin Donuts and you. USA! USA! USA!

[nunya]

you people generalizing all conservatives, calling them morons, and saying they should be deported show your ignorance in your posts. that being said what Michelle said is ridiculous.

[A. Byrnes]

Be honest. She wears a kaffiyeh and you defend her. Another man wears a confederate flag and you condemn him. Double standard. Hypocrisy. Period.

[A. Byrnes]

Be honest. She wears a kaffiyeh and you defend her. Another man wears a confederate flag and you condemn him. Double standard. Hypocrisy. Period.

[Surplus Soyabean]

The terrorists hate us for our donut shops? For our celebrity chefs? Is pre-washed lettuce a weapon of mass destruction?

I can't wait for the local codgers to start regurgitating this .... the latest tripe a la Fox....

[Christopher Johnson]

Mind if I change your text a little bit?

"The Nazi arm band has been worn by many a Parisian grad student and dozens of celebrities -- including Colin Farrell, David Beckham (above), Kirsten Dunst and both Olsen twins.

The Nazi arm band even showed up on the Balenciaga runway (right) and later sold for more than $1,000. That doesn't strip the Nazi arm band of its political origins, but it shouldn't be deemed a symbol of genocide either."

Would you lefty morons still be down with it?

[Frank]

Better stop showing the Kanye West - Homecoming video since he is wearing one in the vid!

[Larry]

What i do not understand is that the kaffiyeh has been used as a symbol for Palestinian terrorism. Whether you like it or not, it bears a strong political and ideological mark. I happen to believe that this political and ideological mark is a stigma of incredible extremist horror and intellectually bankrupt rhetoric. And any anyone comparing the Palestinian regime (from Arafat to today's Hamas) and embrace of extremist terrorism to the Bush administration's incompetence is completely nuts. For a joke, how about i walk around with a purple Nazi SS cap with a stylized golden skull and see if it's just about fashion?

[Puchner]

Why does your country have so many weirdos such as the Eric who commented further up? It takes a weird kind of nerd to be so into politics like that. Why don't you study chemistry or something medical instead and do the world some good.

[Bill]

it is just a scarf it doesnt carry a symbol on it like a confederate flag, or a nazi symbol.

have you been to any other parts of the world?

this is like banning jeans because terrorists were wearing them

[Gobo]

Christopher Johnson: It's a scarf. A tattered scarf. It has no political overtones or meaning; you can buy these scarves down at Target. Grandmothers wear these.

But now that a conservative right-wing blogger has deemed it a symbol of terrorism, all the neo-cons can use it as a way to slag on liberals?

Seriously, you're fools. Utter fools.

[Eric]

Just for the Right-leaning Malkin apologists out there: The kaffiyeh has been around for thousands of years. It is similarly used as bandanas are in this country. Not just terrorists or clueless celebs wear this utilitarian piece of fashion, either. The British armed forces wear them. Why? Because they're main purpose is to keep your head and neck comfortable in the desert. In fact, our own US armed forces wear them in the Persian Gulf. Are you seriously going to call our brave men and women in the Armed Forces terrorists? Are you? We're waiting...

[via]

I'm sorry...why does cable news have credibility or visibility still?
A scarf is a scarf until someone turns it into a kaffiyeh or a noose. Maybe Malkin will hang himself with it!

[Puchner]

Frank, that's news to me. I thought it was just a kind of clothing, ordinary in some parts of the world. It's a scarf, right? How do you even know what it is called in the middle east? Who the hell cares. It doesn't have little swastikas on it.

[Larry]

Oh, and one last point... Actually, what i worry about the most is that most people who wear this new fashion accessory probably don't have a clue as to its origins. I honestly don't believe that Rachel Ray, and some others, have a clue as to what they are even wearing. I have been tempted to just stop someone in the street and ask them: do you actually know about what you are wearing and its political baggage? Are you wearing it as a political statement or just because you liked the color and design? I never got around to doing it.

[A. Byrnes]

Yeah! Puchner is right! Let's help the world with science. Just like the people who gave us the atomic bomb, gas weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons. People who refuse to cure disease because it might bankrupt their "research foundation." People who refuse to find alternative fuel sources because it might bankrupt the oil companies. Etc, etc, etc.

Good call, Puchner!

[Ohyeah]

McCain's daughter wears a keffiyeh! Is she secretly part of a terrorist jihad? Give me a break.

Here's the article with photos:

http://gawker.com/5003288/mccain-daughter-dons-islamic-terror-scarf

[Puchner]

Eric, my apologies, I meant Satchel. The way this page labels comments is confusing.

[Sara]

Our troops are terrorists.

[Puchner]

A. Byrnes, don't be all nutty. I meant to criticize Satchel, not Eric. Science, being a human endevour is not perfect, but it is the best thing we have. Read The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan. No damn way I want witch burnings of a few hundred years ago to come back as described in that book. Reason should be our master.

[J.R.]

Brain dead "follow the crowd" leftwingers preach peace while patriots fight and die for it. If you have never served your country or left your little socialist college campus, you dont have a serious point of reference to even have an opinion.

[A. Byrnes]

Sara is probably the daughter of a millionaire who has never worked a day in her life and knows nothing of the real world and therefore has much free time to think goofy thoughts.

[Peacedog]

Yes, Idiot Christopher Johnson, because in my America people are free to wear swastikas, kaffiyehs and any other politically-incorrect apparel they choose. I'm sick and tired of people trying to impose their silly ideals on others just because they are skeered of the tourists;)

[Puchner]

Damn, I also criticized Frank when it was the other name near the same comment that I thought was retarded, sorry Frank.

[Eric]

Who wants to bet that Malkin will not send her own bastard children to Iraq when they are 18?

[Puchner]

JR, what the hell are you talking about. You are just ranting now.

[A. Byrnes]

Puchner: I agree with your point about reason. I just cannot place blind faith in any human. I try to use reason to question everything...

[Carl]

Why do we care what this chink says?

[EP]

"The keffiyeh is a traditional headdress of Arab men, made of a square of cloth ("scarf"), usually cotton, folded and wrapped in various styles around the head. It is commonly found in arid climate areas to provide protection from direct sun exposure, as well as for occasional use in protecting the mouth and eyes from blown dust and sand." (wikipedia)

Although it does have a strong affiliation with Palestinian supporters, it has been primarily used by most nations during military efforts in both desert and temperate environments. This not only includes local armies but also, the British army and special forces since WWII, the Australian army and special forces since Vietnam, and it has recently been adopted by US troops overseas since the beginning of the "War on Terror".

"As with other articles of clothing worn in wartime, such as the T-shirt and khaki pants, the keffiyeh has been seen as chic among non-Arabs in the West, who may be uninterested in politics, the military, or both. Keffiyehs became popular in the United States in the late 1980s, when bohemian girls wore keffiyehs as scarves around their necks. In the early 2000s, keffiyehs were very popular among youths in Tokyo, who often wore them with camouflage clothing. The trend recurred in the mid-2000s in the United States, Europe, Canada and Australia, when the keffiyeh became popular as a fashion accessory, usually worn as a scarf around the neck in hipster circles." (wikipedia)

I think we are giving a lot credit to ditzy celebs, who generally are ignorant of the clothing they are told to wear by their fashion consultants. To think that Colin Farrell, David Beckham, Kirsten Dunst and both Olsen twins genuinely comprehend world politics is a stretch.

Could Rachael Ray secretly have an affinity for "Palestinian jihad"? Sure, anything is possible. Is it likely? Probably not.

Plus, most celebs are so pompous and self-righteous that when they actually support something, they never waste any time spewing their ignorance to anyone who will listen. Need an example? Google Madonna.

[salamander]

To those that equate the SS arm band to the Keffiyeh, let's back up just a little and compare apples with apples.

Saying anyone who wears a kaffiyeh is demonstrating solidarity with Islamic terrorists is like saying anyone who wears a beret believes in Cuban-style communism as espoused by Che Guevara.

A bit ludicrous considering the ubiquity of keffiyehs in Arab culture. It's a staple of Arab wardrobes all over the Middle East (Jordanians prefer red-and-white ones, Kuwaitis all-white ones, etc.), not simply among those using violent means to create a Palestinian state.

You may as well rail against people wearing beards, since so many Muslim fundamentalists (and Fidel Castro!) sport one. So, I urge you to go to your nearest orthodox Jewish community and harass them for being Palestinian terrorist sympathizers.

[Karl]

I suggest you all go to the Wiki page and read up on the Kaffiyeh.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keffiyeh

The Kaffiyeh Rachel Ray is wearing is somewhat Palestinian due to the spiderweb-like design. I can't see the design in full. Take it for what you wish but the kaffiyeh is the symbol of Yasser Arafat, a known terrorist and I would liken it to wearing a Nazi arm band.

[A. Byrnes]

Here, here, EP!

[jojo]

Wow Karl if wikipedia says it, it must be true. Your an idiot.

[Gobo]

JR, it doesn't make me any less of an American if I don't "fight and die". That's the silliest thing you could have possibly said.

Are you saying the only real Americans are dead Americans?

[Frustrated Lefty!]

Ok of course it's ridiculous to call Rachel Ray a terrorist and I think it's awful that this will probably cause her career problems if people won't hire her - and I say this out of total indifference to her.

Also I have no idea who Michelle Malkin is and I don't watch or pay attention to Fox News.

But what some people fail to realize is that while LANGUAGE clearly can have loaded meanings, clothing can, too. I recognize that 99.9% of people out there are sporting their kaffiyeh because they either like scarves (I love scarves!) or support a trendy and, in the west, mostly secular Palestinian cause - I get that.

BUT just like words - images, clothing is a loaded statement. Like it or not, there ARE those of us who see the kaffiyeh and think about Hamas spewing hate about destroying Israel. Fundamentalist Islamists who actively use religion to justify chopping up their daughters to keep the "family honor" clean, hanging people for homosexuality, and creepy imams that suggest maybe women should breastfeed their male co-workers so that they can then be considered "family" and work in mix-gender offices (you can't make this stuff up!)

You can read about this sort of crap happening in main stream newspapers. You can read about it happening on the BBC or in the Independent or even if the Guardian. Now, If you really believed that this kind of stuff happens *for real* just what sort of person are you to throw a kaffiyeh on?

And with that in mind, do you *really* then think that some of us (maybe not all of us!) who find it distasteful or ignorant for people (particularly pampered westerners) to fop around in them - are hate mongers?

Yeah I think it's ridiculous to call Rachel Ray a terrorist. And yes this Michelle character might very well be a total creep. But I say this as a staunch secularist and a feminist who has followed it for years and now doesn't care to take sides in the I/P conflict anymore... When I see trendy urbanites walking around in their kaffiyeh - especially women - I think they're pretty naive.

[Spawn]

OH MY GOD IT'S A SCARF!

Let's get into a huge political debate over it.

[Sassy Susan]

Haha, I own a kaffiyeh, it's a great accessory! It's not Mrs. Ray's fault that Mrs. Malkin is a crotchy hag with zero taste in fashion.

Also, Fox News, go figure.

(P.S., there is a big difference between wearing a kaffiyeh and a nazi armband. At least the kaffiyeh is fashionable.)

[Patrick]

These Conservative vs Liberal arguments are so ridiculous. There are no "Liberals" in either of the major parties in the classic definition of the word. You have only fascist statists on the Right and socialist statists on the Left. Pretty sad when those are our only two choices in what is supposed to be a "free" country.

[Bubbles]

whatever.... But wouldn't it be cool to see Rachel Ray and Michelle Malkin hook up in a lesbo marraige?

[Jodie Koon]

WOW ! It IS just a scarf.

[Daniel]

I am certain that Rachel is no sympathizer to terrorists. It is far more likely that the company was attempting to make a gesture of “diversity” towards a sought after market segment without doing proper research. It’s just a poorly thought out marketing ploy on the part of Duncan Donuts with a mild stench of political correct motivation. I hold Rachael in very high regard, and it will take more than a fashion snafu to change my opinion of her.

[RC]

I would love to take that scarf off Rachel Ray.

[Sarah]

These conservative critics are basically attracting negative attention right now. It's a scarf, let's not blow things out of proportion.

[abdulla]

I love her book "how to make a pipe bomb casserole in less than 30 min ".

[D Rush]

Rachael Ray's scarf is great I wish I had one like it and I am a Regean Republican
Dunkin Donuts shame on you for pulling the ad. It seems to me that people are looking under every rock to find some kind of demon. Why are so many trying to bring in
other issues? IT IS A SCARF!!!!not a kaffiyeh.
Shame on you Jaime making stupid statements "that all Republicans are terrorist"

[Ella]

My Jewish friend gave me the Palestinian version of the kaffeyah as a gift. She thought I would like it as it is a symbol of my heritage. But really, she is probably a terrorist.

[Julia]

Wow, looks like Ms. Malkin has too much time on her hands to be commenting on something so petty.

Fashion which is synonomous to political violence is bad, which is why I say we should also get rid of army camoflage shirts, army jackets, combat boots, and those light blue shirts which read "I suppor the IDF" in Hebrew (trust me kiddies, more people in the world view the IDF and the US military as terrorists than they do the Palestinians).

[DAG]

ROTFLMAO!!!! With teenagers committing suicide due to MySpace controversies, Bank/Government/Medical institutions losing personal information such as SSNs and patient data via lost/stolen laptops, etc, etc, etc, *THIS* is the best they can come up with????? Maybe McDonald's should change their image and ditch the clown...it causes emotional breakdowns in Coulrophobics. Oooh, and our political parties...dump the donkey and elephant. Elephants are classified into 3 groups, 2 from Africa and 1 from Asia. With the racism in Africa and the latest influx of computer attacks coming from Asia...what will people think??? As for the donkey, one word...jackass! Ever see the movie? What would be thought about the political party??

I need a donut.

[Joe H.]

Nothing like a little right wing humor.... by Michelle Malkin and Fox... the Republican comedy team! Go IDIOTS, GO, GO GO !!!!

[Rodney Lamprey]

Only FOX News could confuse Rachel Ray with Yasser Arafat. The truth is that Dunkin Donuts had to pull the ad because FOX News viewers kept pouring the coffee in their ears and burning themselves.

[Iranian]

I am from Iran. Around 10 years ago this type of scarf was worn by young girls and women in Iran (the type of girls who Marjane Satrapi from "Persepolis" can relate to) as headscarf along with stretch overcoats and non Islamic dress code. Women were discouraged by Islamic government from wearing this type of headscarf as it was considered disrespectful to Iranian soldiers who were wearing this scarf during the 8 year Iran-Iraq war. Now my question isn't pulling off this ad in the same direction as the Iranian regime's?

[Jeffrey Stone]

I think a campaign should be started to boycott Dunkin' Donuts until they put the ad back. We cannot allow our country to manipulated by fanatics like Malkin, no matter right or left, it's our country and allowing idiots like this to censor advertising or anything else is just wrong. If there is one started send me the info so I can sign up to help stop this BS. Caving in to such child like behavior tells me the terrorists have achieved their goals and changed this country from inside.

[billyjack]

oh shut the fuck up already. a scarf is a scarf retardo montalban

[JANICE]

I think people need to ease up alittle.

[Eric]

Jeffrey Stone,

You're right. The terrorists are winning. They say terrorists "hate our freedom," so they tell us we need to give up our freedoms... and we do. They tell us that terrorists "want to kill our children," so they tell us we need to send our kids overseas to fight them... and our children are maimed and killed. They tell us that terrorists "want us to live in fear," so they point at Rachel Ray's scarf, and tell us to fear her... and we call her a Nazi.

Interesting isn't it, that people should draw the comparison of her scarf to a Nazi armband, these people who claim to hate Nazis? As if all armbands are bad, just because one government printed a swastika on it? I mean, do we fear the Red Cross armbands? Do we fear the jogger wearing her iPod on an armband is a Nazi?

The fact is, whenever some intellectually malnourished doofus invokes the "Hitler Maneuver" to quash a debate, the argument's over, and has been won -- but not by the guy yelling "Hitler!" Comparing Rachel's scarf to the Swastika is the intellectual equivalent of stomping your feet and yelling "Hitler!" (it's dumb)

Eric

[ArchiesBoy]

This is right-wingnut Michelle Malkin's doing. God forbid that Dunkin' Donuts should lose profit!

[ArchiesBoy]

This is right-wingnut Michelle Malkin's doing. God forbid that Dunkin' Donuts should lose profit!

[H.Drmish]

Where can i buy one?

[Suzanne Lanoue]

I don't get it...it's just a scarf. Doesn't look anything like the one that Arafat wears (plus she is not wearing it on her head). Stupid stupid BS to distract us from the important stuff like the war and the election.

[H.Dermish]

http://talibanana.com/info.htm

[ginas]

You're all missing the point. Rachel Ray has a very short neck and should never wear a scarf at all, much less a bulky ugly thing like that. It looks tragic on her. The stylist should be fired ASAP.

You guys need to get your priorities straight.

[pup]

This is nothing but moron bait. What conservatives complained, back it up with a list. Look how many morons jumps right at the conservatives. You people get played like a toy. I have more fun watching the forums where the morons think the mars landing is fake.

[Robin]

OMG

I am a registered Republican. FOX News has lost its ever loving mind. Every time you turn around the journalists, the politicians or the political pundits are saying something absolutely outrageous. What does it say about our war on terror if even Rachel Ray raises eyebrows? Have we lost focus? Is anyone is the world more nondescript than Rachel Ray? I'd hate to see the journalist take a Rorschach test...terrorists and scarfs....oh my... God give us strength. If I've offended anyone with that last line....sorry....it's the Republican in me... LOL

[Puchner]

pup "back it up with a list"
The self-described ones in this thread, was my understanding. However to be fair, they aren't really conservatives in my mind, just political weirdos who listen to other political weirdos all day.

[Muslim boy]

I think Rachel Ray should have the freedom to support Palestinians, or else an ad with someone wearing anything "jewish" should be pulled as well. Fair is fair. Occupying and murdering people using American weapons and tanks creates no less "terror" than does suicide bomber "terrorists". When your house is being bulldozed, you're not filled with feelings of peace but pure fear.

After all, currently the American men and women are fighting Isreal's war. I don't know what it is you call it when they kill Palestinians and occupy their land, and now American soldiers are killing Israel's enemies (read: anyone who is not Jewish) such as over 2 million Iraqis and Afghanis. I would call that ethnic cleansing, to clear the way for the exapansionist zionist regime in Israel. The spirit of Nazi regime lives in Isreali and Jewish politics.

Maybe if the American media was not controlled by secular Jews (look up names of producers, studio owners, news corporations, major shareholders there, etc in Jewwatch.com and verify the names yourself), things would be different. Maybe if Isreal did not receive 10s of billions of dollars in aid, if fundamentalist jews there did not drag American's into their unjust war and occupation, tens of thousands of people would be alive now on both sides.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K8pU8TWmKA

"Every time we do something you tell me America will do this and will do that . . . I want to tell you something very clear: Don't worry about American pressure on Israel. We the Jewish people, control America and the Americans know it."

- Israeli Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, October 3, 2001, speaking to Shimon Peres, as reported on Kol Yisrael radio.

Yet, I think Rachel is not supporting Palestinians. In fact even Arabs have either turned their back and joined US (Saudi Arabia) or are too afraid of fighting a superpower with nukes and the zionist regime also with nukes.

[JAMIECC]

Get a life people. It was not a statement in any way. Why do all you rich, snobby folks blow everything out of proportion? My word. She was merely dressing, as we all do everyday. So what if it resembles that keffiyeh, the intention was not to support any specific group. Get real. You people seriously need to get a grip. This is how everything gets picked to death and banned. Ooh, let's ban all scarves now huh? Geez... grow up. If you want to pick on fashion.. pick on the smut these young teens are being permitted to wear. And we wonder why they get pg at such young ages. RR did nothing wrong, except dress for a commercial in a tasteful, conservative look. Pick your battles more wisely.

[Muslimboy]

"One million Arabs are not worth a Jewish fingernail"

Rabbi Yaacov Perrin, Feb. 27, 1994
[Source: N.Y. Times, Feb. 28, 1994, p. 1]"

What does this remind me of...some people are not worth it...maybe the Jewish Holocaust and say Nazi regime?

from wikipedia: While three-quarters of New York Jews do not consider themselves religiously observant, the Orthodox community is rapidly growing due to the high birthrates of Hasidic sects, while the numbers of Conservative and Reform Jews are declining.

Zionist expansion continues

[Rich]

I am a Australian. I have been living in Manhattan for 6 years and grew so fond of this place as guest of your fine nation and the people i got a green card. I have a US born son and long expected that he while spend his entre childhood here. BUT. Everyday i see corrosive signs that the so called "American exceptionalism" is nothing more than self-deceit. This attack on Rachel Ray is the latest example. Beyond the pale really. I moved here after 9/11 and will never truly appreciate the fear it instilled. But, this is beyond paranoia. This is symbolic of the truly pathetic partisan fear mongering this country engages/has sunk to everyday. Michelle Malken should be ashamed. If she drives a car you can bet its run on gasoline from Saudi Arabia. In doing so Michelle everyday directly funds a corrupt, sexist and terrorist regime in the mid-east. that is a much more damning indictment than wearing a harmles scarf. I'm not so sure i want my child to be raised in such a fearful and paranoid society. yeah its just a petty issue but i think its symbolic of where this country is now...pls spend more time instead on the great inter-gernerational issues like a plan for providing universal healthcare, weaning your dependence on oil...this is a truly sad day.

[David C.]

Hey Muslim boy go back to your country. Jews built USA. What have blacks have done (gangster rap, drugs, and basketball)? What about Mexicans (crossing borders, drugs,...)? Who created Hollywood? Who created the extremely successful financial institutions? Who gave white people top level education? I'm in highschool and I'm going to Harvard, another example of an institution that is standing up because of the overwhelming jewish faculty.We are superior. I't the truth.Isreal forever!

[sara]

what the hell...its a scarf for gods sake! although i have to say...how does it even go with her outfit in the first place? what kinda style is that?

[Atty]

Michelle Malkin (née Maglalang) is a person of color and born to immigrant parents. Given her background, her right wing racist rants are shocking...and demonstrate a self loathing that is likely more intense than the hate that she spews daily. So, Michelle -- good job getting rid of your very ethnic maiden name...but please realize that the right wing conservatives that pull your puppet strings will never consider you white. They will send you to the back of the bus every time.

[Wilbur Varela]

David C, you misspelled Israel. Going to Harvard, you say?

[Street Thunder]

I'd just like to comment on the previous comment which epitomizes the ignorance of the people who are involved in this debate.

Racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, or any discriminatory dialogue has no place in any intelligent debate. Muslim boy's comments are no better than conservative Michelle Malkin's ignorant response to a possibly ill-chosen fashion accessory. While making grammatical errors and dramatically unsubstantiated claims, Muslim boy manages to apply the same faulty argumentation techniques as the common Conservative talk show host. His response relies on an appeal to emotions rather than attacking the substance of an argument. He relies on irrelevant information, likely skewed statistics (he cites Jewwatch for stats; yeah, I'm sure this is a trustworthy source), faulty information, and quotes out of context to make some point; though I'm not sure what that point is except that Jews are at fault. This kind of reminds me of how Conservatives always conjure up some sort of "proof" to blame the liberals. And anyway, what does this have to do with Rachel Ray?

Rachel Ray wore an item that part of the necessary wardrobe for many different ethnic groups but the pattern and overall look of that particular scarf is very reminiscent of what for many people symbolizes "struggle" or "uprising" though for many other people symbolizes "terrorism." Ray should have erred on the side of caution and avoided wearing the scarf because in this time of war we need to try and achieve solidarity rather than widen the schism between political and social groups. Dunkin' Donuts may have been rash to drop the ad but the company can't be blamed; what company wants bad publicity and attacks from ignorant hard-nosed conservative loud mouths looking to boost their own ratings? Honestly, I don't even understand what the issue is; people might have gotten offended by the ad so Dunkin' Donuts pulled it. Big deal. Focus on the important issues such as the upcoming presidential debate, the war, education reform, the US economic crisis, healthcare...

[Street Thunder]

I'd just like to comment on the previous comment which epitomizes the ignorance of the people who are involved in this debate.

Racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, or any discriminatory dialogue has no place in any intelligent debate. Muslim boy's comments are no better than conservative Michelle Malkin's ignorant response to a possibly ill-chosen fashion accessory. While making grammatical errors and dramatically unsubstantiated claims, Muslim boy manages to apply the same faulty argumentation techniques as the common Conservative talk show host. His response relies on an appeal to emotions rather than attacking the substance of an argument. He relies on irrelevant information, likely skewed statistics (he cites Jewwatch for stats; yeah, I'm sure this is a trustworthy source), faulty information, and quotes out of context to make some point; though I'm not sure what that point is except that Jews are at fault. This kind of reminds me of how Conservatives always conjure up some sort of "proof" to blame the liberals. And anyway, what does this have to do with Rachel Ray?

Rachel Ray wore an item that part of the necessary wardrobe for many different ethnic groups but the pattern and overall look of that particular scarf is very reminiscent of what for many people symbolizes "struggle" or "uprising" though for many other people symbolizes "terrorism." Ray should have erred on the side of caution and avoided wearing the scarf because in this time of war we need to try and achieve solidarity rather than widen the schism between political and social groups. Dunkin' Donuts may have been rash to drop the ad but the company can't be blamed; what company wants bad publicity and attacks from ignorant hard-nosed conservative loud mouths looking to boost their own ratings? Honestly, I don't even understand what the issue is; people might have gotten offended by the ad so Dunkin' Donuts pulled it. Big deal. Focus on the important issues such as the upcoming presidential debate, the war, education reform, the US economic crisis, healthcare...

[madison]

The fact that the situation in the US has come to the point where an item of clothing on a celebrity in some random commercial is analyzed and bashed by the media. Only further propagates the international view that Americans are stupid, believing whatever they are told and never questioning it for a doubt. How can any we say that we have ANY IDEA about what is really going on in the Mideast when, just the draping of a scarf incites threats of being a terrorist......well then I wonder what happens to those that actually make a logical argument against current foreign policy

[Eric]

David C., you need to look into your history books before you spill your racist bile. The South (as in the US South), as well as much of the rest of the US, was built on the backs of African Americans slaves. I know just as many black people that are successful as white people.

Further, the history of Ivy League schools, which you seem to credit to Israel is not an enlightened one when it comes to the Jews; so I wouldn't take too much "credit" for them. You're as much of an idealogue as Muslim Boy. It is because if people like you, Michelle Malkin and other intolerant people and nations that this world is in such dire shape, and the level of discourse has fallen so badly.

It's time you two stopped your hate, and shut tup for a while.

[Difster]

So one really stupid right-wing media whore makes a big deal out of a harmless scarf and suddenly everyone on the right in agreement with her?

As far as I'm concerned all of you left-wing and right-wing nut jobs need some lessons in logic and reason.

Street thunder said: Racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, or any discriminatory dialogue has no place in any intelligent debate.

The problem with that statement is that anyone who honestly disagrees with certain things will be labled a racist, anti-semitic, or homophobic.

I've been called racist many times for my stance on illegal immigration yet I fully intend on marry a Mexican national (who will come here legally of course). I've been called a homophone for various reasons even though I'm not the least bit afraid of homosexuals, I just despise their militant agenda. Can't say I've ever been called an anti-semite for any reason though.

We all use "discriminatory" terms all the time. Of course we discriminate, but discrimination doesn't equate to hate. If I prefer one thing over another then I have indeed discriminated. Coke over Pepsi, pretty over ugly, straight over gay... I'm a discriminating bastard aren't I?

[David C.]

SO I misspelled Israel, so what? Stop your antisemitic hatred you piece of shiT. My point was that Jews rule in US and for a good reason because we ARE superior. And yes I am going to Harvard. No reply so Shut the f up. Go to your community college.

[getta]

I cannot believe this. It's not JUST a scarf. It's a cultural symbol of Palestine. And it doesn't represent terrorists. It represents Palestine and Palestinian people. And I think it is offensive for people to wear it when they don't truly understand its history, and think of it as just an accessory. It's even worse that you can buy them at Target. I lived in the Middle East for several years, and have quite a few friends from Palestine, and I find it ridiculous that people are willing to stereotype a bunch of people based of an idea that they don't truly understand. There are a few nut jobs in every religion, but the world does not condemn Christians because of Hitler.

[getta]

I cannot believe this. It's not JUST a scarf. It's a cultural symbol of Palestine. And it doesn't represent terrorists. It represents Palestine and Palestinian people. And I think it is offensive for people to wear it when they don't truly understand its history, and think of it as just an accessory. It's even worse that you can buy them at Target. I lived in the Middle East for several years, and have quite a few friends from Palestine, and I find it ridiculous that people are willing to stereotype a bunch of people based of an idea that they don't truly understand. There are a few nut jobs in every religion, but the world does not condemn Christians because of Hitler.

[John-Paul Pagano]

American soldiers serving in Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries regularly wear keffiyehs. It's utility-clothing for the region -- they keep the sand out of your face. Terrorists!

[tcon]

So why do British Soldiers wear the kaffiyeh in a desert climate.

It is Also Known as a Shemagh.
And the US Calvary sells them...
http://www.uscav.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7193&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&cm_mmc=Google%20Base-_-Products-_-SF-_-V1

There are lot of Arabs and others that use this scarf that have nothing to do with terrorism nor Palestine. Must Arabs stop using a scarf that keeps the head warm, helps during sand storms and used for religious purposes just because Terrorists use them as well.

During Columbine, the shooters wore Trench Coats, must I stop wearing a Trench Coat in the Winter to keep me warm and protect my Office Clothes?

Is Michelle Malkin a Terrorist Expert? Or just person with no Security Credentials or Training spewing hate. I don't think America needs anymore Hate Speak.

This Letter is written by an Irish American who is tired of the Hate, The Lies and Stealing of tax dollars from the American People to fuel a war that has nothing to do with the Safety of America.

PS. Lets talk Universal Healthcare instead of Hate, I think the America People deserve the same Healthcare Plan as those elected to the Senate or Congress.

[Hyman Rothstein]

The kaffiyeh symbolizes righteous Palestinian resistance against murderous Jewish occupation. Viva la resistance!

[Dorn]

Were they being serious? There is no way they truly believe anyone who wears them is a terrorist. I can see them commenting on them and referencing this image, but come on. You do have to admit, the pattern does look the same as Yasser's, but even then I didn't consider him a terrorist. The promotion of this story is more evidence of the media's lame attempt to alienate Americans from one another by sparking ignorant debates and forcing a political line to be drawn.

[Mary B]

This is the most idiotic thing that I have heard...this is still a free nation...or we thought...this will get even worse if the inexperienced obama becomes president...can't offend his true country...this is not it

[Isaiah]

As a far right conservative I must say that I am embarrassed that any conservative would be involved in getting this ad pulled. Michelle Malkin should be ashamed of herself for this stunt. It is a scarf, just a scarf! Now, if she was wearing one of those red, checkered bandanas which only reveals her eyes while holding a RPG and a Dunkin coffee, then perhaps I may see a problem with the ad. Since when do conservatives fall into the PC game of liberals? We are free market people, if we disagree with something we simply don't look at it, listen to it, or buy it. It really is that simple. We don't shout things down that we oppose like libs. Pathetic.

[Delinda Smith]

OH come on...That is just STUPID...whoever this person is making such a fuss needs to get a life...

Delinda Smith

[IonaTrailer]

Rachel Ray is totally annoying and should be forced to wear a burkha, not just a scarf. Maybe a gag, too.

[Skippy]

Will she like my burkha? Allah salad bar.

[zakimar]

All I can derive from this nonsense is not to ever got to Dunkin' Donuts again. Any smart person with stock in that company had better sell today, you'll be down 15 to 20% by next week.

[zakimar]

Please ignore my previous post, I did some research and discovered that Dunkin' Donuts is owned by the Carlyle Group and both are private companies. It should come as no surprise that the Carlyle Group is run by Gerstner, Rubenstein, Levitt and other Jews and has links to the Bush family - see Fahrenheit 911. No wonder they caved to Jewish pressure to drop the ads. And btw, Fox is owned by a Jew - Murdoch (whose mother was a Jew) and Malkin's husband Jesse is also a Jew. If you are going to boycott any company, Fox; the New York Post; and all News Corp companies should be included, as Murdoch hasn't paid ANY corporate tax in over 10 years.

[John]

The real irony is the location of the photo. That's the Oregon State Capitol in the background. The last Dunkin Donut in Salem closed over a year ago.

[Alex33016]

maybe the scarf is a terrorist....have you seen the picture closely?

Take a look...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/alex33016/Hot%20Guys/rachael_ray_keffiyeh2.jpg

[Digger123]

Hands down, the most bizarre and laughably idiotic screed I’ve run across of late. Raises “wing nut” to a whole new level. Haven’t laughed that hard since, let’s see… Ashcroft covering nude statues in the capitol bldg, or Falwell and the ‘gay teletubby’ (Winky wasn’t it?), or… well actually it’s quite a litany, but this is pretty darned impressive as an example of zealotry turned lunacy. Just keep posting this kind of blathering nonsense – and watch as moderates, independents and other rational beings run screaming out of the tent… Wow. Stunning. We can't get Osama Bin Laden but at least Rachael Ray is no longer a threat. Next we as easily outraged citizens must demand a Senate Committee to investigate Gordon Ramsey, A Bourdain, Betty Crocker, and those final four on Top Chef (think I saw some of them in head scarves)…

[not clueless]

a scarf with "political origins"? actually, it's traditional arab dress that has nothing to do with jihad.

Palestinian jihad? actually, Palestinians are fighting occupation, they're fighting for their land and for survival. conflating them with Al Qaeda is (typical and) beyond clueless.

[Mary]

Are you kidding me?? Another example that some people need to pull their heads out of their you know whats!

[Kim Adams]

Please....let's pull that donut hole of a president and all of his silly little fried doughboys! I'd like to wrap a scarf (tightly) around Malkin's neck....as well as the rest of the conservative fools on Fox News.

This presidential race can't come fast enough! The members of the current administration and all of it's idiotic followers should be banned from this country!

After their pathetic so-called careers come to a screeching halt, perhaps Dunkin' Donuts can hire them to dress up like a bunch of holes for their future commercials!

[Eliza]

Wow. This is beyond ridiculous. Kinda like the freedom fries debacle...

[Kim Adams]

Please....let's pull that donut hole of a president and all of his silly little fried doughboys! I'd like to wrap a scarf (tightly) around Malkin's neck....as well as the rest of the conservative fools on Fox News.

This presidential race can't come fast enough! The members of the current administration and all of it's idiotic followers should be banned from this country!

After their pathetic so-called careers come to a screeching halt, perhaps Dunkin' Donuts can hire them to dress up like a bunch of holes for their future commercials!

[kate]

this anti-arab crap is intolerable.

[stop the hate]

Malkin's just a house *igger herself. You can paint yourself white and walk and talk like the white folk does, but you'll always be a house *igger....so better keep the white folk at fox happy otherwise you'll be kicked out to the fields....

I'm not being racist, just demonstrating the hateful damage racisim and stereotyping can be.

lets move beyond symbolism and become more about substance.

The neo cons are supposed to be the party of morals and values.... if the virgin mary appeared to humanity from the heavens, fox news would call her a terrorist for wearing a head cover.

[bb]

surprise surprise, Malkin, eat your words:

http://static.crooksandliars.com/2008/05/malkinkeffiyah.thumbnail.jpg

[Rich]

Typical left wing nuts on this site. Let's see now how does it work. Oh! everyone who talks about lynching someone is automatically a racist and a bigot. Anyone who flies a confedrate flag is a racist. Amazing how indignation only goes one way with liberals. If they are offended it must be banned immediately, but if they are not then it is some right wing nut stirring things up. Talking about a bunch of idiot hypocrites who need to get a life.

[Gobo]

Rich: Yes, actually, that's exactly how it works. Talking about lynching black people and flying a confederate flag does, in fact, make you a racist. If you're surprised by this, then your head's farther up your ass than I'd expect.

[Sam]

Oh come on , get a life. Do u wanna occupate the kofyieh too. Next time u will set rules on how peopel eat. How about that cousins!!!

[Matt]

I don't give a crap how mindlessly right-wing you might be; labeling this article of clothing that is popular across the entire Muslim world as "terrorist attire" is straight up racist and Issuing a public statement condemning a company for their celebrity spokesperson wearing one is beyond retarded. Michelle Malkin need medication if this is what's getting her worked up in this time of American economic crisis.

[J. Al-Koheni]

Middle-eastern Jews wear Keffioyot too. Maybe we should be rounded up and labeled terrorists too.

[J. Al-Koheni]

Middle-eastern Jews wear Keffioyot too. Maybe we should be rounded up and labeled terrorists too.

http://www.yobserver.com/front-page/10014026.html

[Daryl]

I have family who visits Japan. That must make me part of the Yakuza according to right wing conservatives political views. Better deport me because I must be part of the Yakuza working to undermine the government. Good God when will it end. Are we going to start throwing people into concentration camps soon.... It's really not that absurd to thing anymore. We have gone WAYYYY too far. Somebody light the torch let the inquisition begin!!

[Shadowgm]

Unless the symbol is attached to a cache of explosives or something like, oh, I don't know - ACTUAL TERRORISTS - this 'vigilance' is about as valuable as keeping imaginary purple dinosaurs off the White House lawn. (The difference, for the right-winger touting the confederate flag, is that it has and continues to be linked to racial violence within the United States, whereas the only violence I've seen Ray perpetrate is being infernally perky.) Oh, and I'd like to know what Malkin and her kind think we should do about terrorists who DON'T wear keffiyahs, or terrorists who aren't depending on a Dunkin' Donuts ad campaign to pass signals intelligence.

[2K]

tcon is on the mark.

First, this "scarf similar to" or "resembling" a kaffiyeh is not adorned nor shaped in the manor used by supporters of "murderous Palestinian jihad" so yes, it is "just a scarf"
The kaffiyeh itself was "just very useful clothing" long before one violent group or another adopted it. So was the boot. The kaffiyeh was adopted on a much larger scale by Brittish troops, so we should fear Rache's crumpets more...

Doug and others,
If the swastika had a usefull purpose and pre-dated adoption by any army by thousands of years you might have the beginning of an intelligent comparison. Oh, wait, you'd first have to start by comparing something like, well, the symbol of the American Red Cross mistaken by someone to be similar to...

Monica is not condoning support of terror, she is clearly pointing out that many other fashion assistants and/or individuals have demonstrated usefullness of a scarf without being accused of making political statements.
We all support (You and I, right, wrong, or left) her statement that it's a slow news day indeed by finding no better cause for such undo passion.
Great humor topic, yes, let's keep good humor toward our fellow man while indulging in it.

my 2¢

p.s. The one statement in all these posts worth a serious rebuttle is about the definition of jihad in the same context of substituting difinitions to see if it makes sense. OK, so "murderous Palestinian struggle" carries a vast difference of meaning than "Holy jihad". Well put, thank you. That may be the reason some have started to not want to look like the terrorists that use a scarf a certain way in spite of the scarf's great usefullness in that type of weather. That may have been why so many happily bald men wore a toupe' for a short time when the so-called "Skin-heads" made the news. Most are bald again with no side-effects, so keep that scarf Rache - you might be able to use it again tomorrow when we go back to bashing the high gas prices.
Let's hope nobody finds out that Hitler wore mittens or gloves, cause my digits don't like to be cold. EP already covered this logic well enough.

[Earl]

I heard Malkin use to give head to any guy that gave her attention at Oberlin College.

[Don]

One more sign that the Republican Right has contracted senile dementia.

Good riddance.

[Loki7329]

It's a scarf. A paisley scarf. When was the last time you caught any self-respecting terrorist wearing paisley? In any case, now that this scandal has been put to rest, perhaps Ms. Malkin and her ilk can turn their attention back to Tinkie Winkie and SpongeBob SquarePants. God knows what other offensive symbolisms are out there that we are "clueless" about. I find it interesting that these conservatives get apoplectic in response to what they term politically correct tyrrany, and yet when the shoe is on the other foot they find it "refreshing to see an American company show sensitivity to the concerns of Americans." I guess it has to be the RIGHT Americans. Now armed with a greater knowledge of sartorial symbolism, I feel compelled to tell Ms. Malkin her double standard hypocrisy is showing. Consider it a gesture of fashion good will.

[rachael]

not all republicans are that retarded be careful you dont make the same mastake they did and lump all people together for instance i am a right wing republican and i though the scarf was pretty

[Bob Loblaw]

This is...alarming. The neck accessory she is sporting is easily found at any Urban Outiftters or hipster clothing store in this country. It's the latest trend and everyone from hip hop artists (Kanye West, Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco, etc.) to the countless celebrities and celebutantes own one. This just shows the wide disconnect between generations, since I'm sure any teenager/twenty something would see that and think nothing of it. It's just the latest trend, nothing more..nothing less. This is much ado about nothing.

[Debra Cloud]

Dunkin' Donuts has locations throughout the Middle East. I live in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) area, and there are at least 10 of them in the area. And I would guess that, say, 100% of Arabs here are anti-Israel and 90% support Palestine. So, Dunkin' Donuts is really two-faced.

For the unknowing, almost EVERY popular U.S. and U.K. Chain is to be found in the Arab region: Krispy Kreme (thank God), Fuddrucker's, Wendy's, Domino's, Papa John's (thank God 10 times), JCPenney's, Burger King, McDonald's, Hardees, Popeye's, KFC, TCBY Yogurt, Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone Creamery, Chili's, Applebee's, Ponderosa, Aldo's, Naturalizer.... And the only popular movies are "U.S." movies, as everywhere else.

If you feel embarassed by your own naivete, don't worry. LOL Most Arabs "hate" American products, and say they want "French" or "Italian" things. So they are just as ignorant, morally backwards and/or hypocritical as the typical U.S. consumer. Probably more so.

United Arab Emirates is one of the countries bordering Saudi Arabia, FYI.

[Sami]

That's a really silly issue to discuss!!! So what is she wore the scarf?? It's a scarf nonetheless and she wants to stay warm....People always try to ruin people's careers!! Just like when people started critisizing Miley Cyrus' "Got Milk?" ad....even though there was nothing wrong!!! The scarf may be worn by Arabs but its not a symbol of terrorism!!! It is just a traditional clothing and americans should respect other religions!!!!

[Debra Cloud]

I should also mention that ALL Gulf Arabs wear a scarf on their heads, and the young guys have a particularly "sexy" way of wearing it. So it's almost never a political statement. The popular colors are black and white (Palestinian men), red and white (Saudi men), plain white (Emirati, Qatari, and Bahraini men), beige with paisley, black with paisley. Omani men wear a hat instead of the scarft . Women wear whatever pretty, plain, or sexy colors or print scarves they want.
If you've ever lived in a desert, you'll be happy to wear one of those on your head to protect yourself from the sun.

[Shawn]

"Um, for Malkin -- who is beyond clueless -- the kaffiyeh has been worn by many a Parisian grad student and dozens of celebrities -- including Colin Farrell, David Beckham (above), Kirsten Dunst and both Olsen twins. "

Um, Monica - who is beyond retarded - doesn't get that brain donors like Dunst and Farrell wouldn't be wearing them if they weren't being deemed as "hip" by Muslims. For someone who is a "Style Reporter" to make critical statements of ANYONE...talk about gonads

[Thomas Mc]

Dunkin' Donuts has identified itself with Malkin's Culture of Hate, and will no longer be getting any of MY business!

[Dean G.]

In WWII, Nazis would commonly arrest anyone wearing a scarf that looked Jewish. Are we at that point in US?

[CrzySurf]

I think the blog at blog.charlescronn.com says it best, hella funny...

[Eva]

Wasn't this supposed to be the land of the free?
since when does the U.S. (conservatives) have the right to censor anything especially fashion?Wearing any old ring on your ring finger does'nt neccessarily mean your engaged or married. Wearing a certain scarf a certain way doesn't make you a terrorist. Wearing red doesn't make you a communist!!! I am ashamed of Dunkin Donuts for pulling the add. By doing so they are sending the wrong message.That censorship exists in America and thats scary.By the way, she's hispanic.NOT middlee astern. So Jihad? Is America seriously THAT ignorant.

[bob winkle]

yen3an abokem.

[kams]

Michel malkin is the queen of WHORES

[Jack]

First I would like to say that the "scarf" did not remind me of that worn by Arabs at all. Not really concerned about it. Dunkin Donuts is just doing what so many of the companies are doing in this country...trying not to offend anyone. I have worked in the retail industry for 21 years and have seen it first hand how my company went a completely different direction when dealing with people. So in my opinion this thing was blown completely out of proportion it looked like a scarf to me.

Jack

[Jack]

Next I would like to say that I am an Ultra-Conservative (U.C.) American. By the comments that have been posted above I should not be here at all. By these standards you are taking away the Freedom that is granted to all citizens of the United States...including yourself...the freedom to give an opinion and say such foolish things like that. The political debate that erupted over the "scarf" is outrageously funny. The Fox chick was an idiot for drawing that conclusion...(my opinion)

When people are commenting that morons from both sides should be deported are missing the big picture. We as Americans should be focusing on the things that made America great. And that is overcoming the thought of impossibilities. At one point in our history people thought it was impossible to defeat the most powerful army in the world at that time. Yet we did.

When we stop going at each other like we do...both sides Republican/Democrat or Liberal/Conservative and start referring to ourselves as Americans first and open our eyes to the things that are TRULY hurting our country economically and culturally then as "Americans" we can again stand tall and proud. The rest of the world will stand tall and proud when asked about their country. Why won't we do the same. We have nothing to be ashamed about. We are Americans first and everything else second. Lets start being proud of who we are and it will start to show all around the country and the world will take notice.

Thanks for listening,

Jack

[Karissa]

She's wearing a SCARF. A cute one might I add. I like to eat Chinese food. So i guess I support child labor. Its a scarf people. She's wearing it as a scarf. A fashion statement. Not a political statement. Get over it.

[Vicki Melvin]

I must have adorable top & skinny jeans on Sept. 2008 cover! Please send info!

Love ya girl!
Vicki im NC.