Does Obama really think that strong-arming a reliable U.S. ally about these settlements will end the jihad against Israel? Or does he just not care, and is willing to throw Israel to the wolves? –˜Obama committed to ejecting Jews from Judea-Samaria,” says Abbas,” from Israel Today, May 31 (thanks to Islam In Action): Palestinian leader […]
Archives for May 2009
Muslim guilty of honor killing in Canada
“The most compelling question, though, and always the most elusive, is why?” It is only elusive because the Islamic community in Canada, like Islamic communities all over the West, is in total denial about the phenomenon of honor killing, and Western authorities are too ignorant and cowed by political correctness and multiculturalism to call those […]
Trial looms for Georgia Tech jihadi
“And prosecutors contend in the affidavit the [terrorist] efforts [targeting Washington and Georgia] were conducted “in purported defense of Muslims or retaliation for acts committed against Muslims in the United States and in foreign nations.” Looks like prosecutors will be relying on the ol’ “grievances-breed-terrorism” canard. An update on this story. “Trial looms for suspect […]
Muslims expecting Obama’s words to turn to deeds
About Obama’s upcoming Cairo speech, one Afghani lawmaker says “One speech will not work, but it’s good for a start. When you pay homage to others and respect them, you enliven their spirit.” In short, the world’s Muslims are waiting to see if Obama’s “symbolic” prostrations will morph into real prostrations, unwarranted concessions. “ANALYSIS – […]
Athens: Muslim protests renewed over alleged Koran desecration
Supported by (no surprise) “leftists.” More on this story. “Muslims in fresh Athens demo over alleged Koran insult,” from AFP, May 30: ATHENS (AFP) “” More than 1,000 Muslim migrants and leftists demonstrated in Athens Friday over an alleged police insult to the Koran, a week after two similar protests degenerated into clashes with anti-riot […]
Book to be published about Islamic oppression of women — fear of Muslim outrage
There is no Muslim outrage about this book yet, but the fear of it is palpable enough for the Sunday Times to write an article about it. And if that outrage does indeed materialize, this will be yet another case, as here and here and here, of Muslims becoming outraged over accurate representations of Islamic […]
Israel to U.S.: “Stop favoring Palestinians”
“We’re disappointed. All of the understandings reached during the [George W.] Bush administration are worth nothing.” “Israel to U.S.: ‘Stop favoring Palestinians,’” by Barak Ravid for Haaretz, May 31 (thanks to Mackie): Tensions between Washington and Jerusalem are growing after the U.S. administration’s demand that Israel completely freeze construction in all West Bank settlements. Israeli […]
Pakistani pol: Taliban is “un-Islamic”
Because it attacks “innocents” — in this case, fellow Muslims. No word from Geelani on the propriety of attacking Infidels. “Syed Ali Geelani denounces “˜Taliban in Pakistan,– from Dawn, May 30 (thanks to all who sent this in): SRINAGAR: “˜Acts of terrorism” by Taliban extremists in Pakistan are un-Islamic, a politician campaigning for Kashmir’s independence […]
Taliban cell sent to bomb Britain
An imam was involved. Why didn’t he instruct the plotters about the true, peaceful Islam? “Taliban target Britain on ‘orders’ from al-Qaeda,” by Duncan Gardham for the Telegraph, May 29 : A Taliban-trained terrorist was part of a cell sent to bomb Britain as revenge for their presence in Afghanistan, it has emerged. The terrorist […]
Anti-jihad efforts outrage Muslims in Miami and Seattle
See a pattern? Feigning outrage and claiming discrimination — it’s a very effective tactic to deflect criticism and scrutiny. “Florida Case Angers Muslim Groups,” by Joel Millman for the Wall Street Journal, May 30 (thanks to Twostellas): A federal immigration judge denied bail Friday to a 23-year-old engineering student from Tampa who has been charged […]