Legal group comes to aid of Army instructor ousted to appease Islamic supremacists

Here is a good-news story about pushback against Islamic supremacist intimidation and dhimmitude in the U.S. Army.

"Legal group comes to aid of Army instructor ousted over Muslim groups' complaints," by Perry Chiaramonte for FoxNews.com, October 5 (thanks to all who sent this in):

An Army lieutenant colonel who was on the fast track until Muslim groups complained about a course he taught on radical Islam has a legal foundation in his foxhole.
Attorneys for Lt. Col Matthew Dooley, a West Point graduate and highly-decorated combat veteran, was an instructor at the Joint Forces Staff College at the National Defense University, where by most accounts he won praise from students and faculty alike. But when Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey excoriated Dooley during a Pentagon press conference in May, characterizing his course, “Perspectives on Islam and Islamic Radicalism” as objectionable, unprofessional, and “against our values,” Dooley's once-bright career effectively hit a dead end, say his backers.

“This was a very heavy-handed approach from the very top,” said Richard Thompson, chief counselor and president of the Thomas More Law Center, a national nonprofit public interest law firm handling Dooley’s case. “He had a brilliant career ahead of him," Thompson said. "Now, he has been flagged.”

Following Dempsey's criticism, Dooley received a negative Officer Evaluation Report (OER) after acing them for the past five years, according to Thompson. In military circles, the bad OER was a scarlet letter.

“They [superiors] ordered a negative evaluation. He will never have the opportunity for promotion unless this is overturned,” Thompson said.

Dooley is a 22-year military veteran and decorated soldier who served three generals and did multiple tours of duty overseas. Dooley’s attorney says that they are prepared to file a civil lawsuit in federal court if Dooley’s negative ranking is not overturned by superiors....

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sean | October 5, 2012 11:09 AM | Reply

His superiors are guilty of collaborating with the enemy in time of war. Time was they would have been taken outside at dawn...

shortfattexan | October 5, 2012 11:34 AM | Reply

Those who have been here a while may remember this similar case:

http://www.jihadwatch.org/2008/05/us-army-colonel-the-enemy-were-facing-in-the-war-on-terror-al-qaeda-says-they-are-fighting-a-jihad-a.html

Cole | October 5, 2012 11:41 AM | Reply

It was coming - although this case is a little different from the ones I thought might arise - because this PC enforcement - has the potential to produce - almost racial or sexual-like discrimination cases - where a person could be fired purely for his religious views on Islam. [Which may be the truth - straight out of the Koran]

Whether you are a Muslim or not these are religious views. The Obama administration - possibly has forgotten that these are universally protected rights.

But this case is based on the one person being made a scapegoat - for what was otherwise an informative course.

And Obama's and so America's image with the billion Muslims around the world - can maintain its glistening sheen.

There is no guts in this administration - those who behead people for witchcraft - and flog rape victims - can tell us what to do!

Obama bowed to Arabia - now the whole country is forced on its knees along with him. And it appears if you don't bow - willingly - you are kicked down.

It has all become a fantasy of the utmost importance!

The Muslim world practices intolerance - it's the norm there - and if we tolerate it and claim to respect it - then we have to become intolerant too.

Stay tuned for more court cases - on similar grounds.

PCPCP replied to comment from shortfattexan | October 5, 2012 12:34 PM | Reply

So it's not a war on terror then but awar on Jihad. Why do we let all of our politicians and generals get away with this debilitating euphemism?

NO! moh | October 5, 2012 12:38 PM | Reply

col dooley experienced vet - is teaching what is needed to win ... no if s - no buts.

one problem ... that is not top of the powers that be list.
the only interest is get out - run home, doesn t matter if its played as some b/s victory, by islamic nations whose list of demands will double as the US walks out the door.

the US "vietnam syndrome" will be positively encouraged
which will, be used to silence critics of islam.
the M brothers have a lot to thank obama for, but of course
they won t.

Wakingwest | October 5, 2012 12:44 PM | Reply

Classic, obama has promoted to the top a cadre of loyal and grateful career soldiers who are sworn to obey the commander and chief. Professionally as well as personally, they are obligated to be loyal to him and take on not only his orders but always in every utterance and in spirit carry on forward with his wishes, likes and vision . Remember what happens to soldiers such as Mcchrystal who privately voice less than an admiration for him despite their capabilities and commitment to our country, they get eliminated. So the Dempsey’s and the like go on marching to obama’s tune setting aside his utter incompetence, naiveté and to our detriment, consistent bias towards islam in decisions where he chooses between what is best for the US vs. the Islamic world.

duh_swami | October 5, 2012 1:00 PM | Reply

Looks like the top brass has corrupted...again...
A fine officer thrown under the bus...for what? Why to make Allah happy of course...Who told Dempsey he had the right to act as Allah's messenger and punish those warring with Allah?

TS | October 5, 2012 1:44 PM | Reply

Well, good! I wouldnt want my name smeared for telling the truth about Jihad and Islamic supremacism, especially to those who are about to go RISK THEIR LIVES fighting for the country! Who need to know and understand just who the yare fighting and what they are fighting against! They arent going out to fight moderate Muslims people, they are fighting JIHADISTS! Duh! They are soldiers!

gail duituturaga | October 5, 2012 2:21 PM | Reply

We could sing a song, 'Hang down your head or is it put up your head Col Dooley' second choice is better.

DefenderofIslam | October 5, 2012 2:40 PM | Reply

CAIR and other Muslim groups have nothing to do with this. In 1944 than airship captain was remove from command for attacking than U-boat the Navy command him to not attack that U-Boat as it was in contact with the White House about than truce with Germany. The Captain didnot know about the truce talk but he want the bonus for sinking than U-Boat. The navy have every right to remove him from command, as he disobey than direct order from than highter up officer.

traeh | October 5, 2012 7:30 PM | Reply

Time for Dempsey to be demoted. But of course Obama wouldn't think of it.

Zathras | October 6, 2012 3:31 AM | Reply

The "Yes Man" syndrome did much to help Germany lose WW2 as favour with Der Fuehrer was a necessary condition to continue service.

Defender of the indefensible...show me the reference.

What has this to do with the article above anyway?

DefenderofIslam | October 6, 2012 4:27 AM | Reply

Look up U-Boat Class XIb on u-tude. It never offical epect by the Germany Navy but 4 where built and use for dipmat and spying mission. The army told him what he allow to teach and he didnot okey.

Dirka_Dirka | October 6, 2012 6:40 AM | Reply

@D_PSH_Tofislam - first off let me greet you in the proper way. Al salaam muhammad can suck on nuts. As is plainly apparent you are ignorant. In 1944 the US was engaged in complete and total war against Japan and Germany. There was no truce and we were doing everything possible to sink every German ship and submarine we could. So put down the Hookah and stop smoking crack you moron. And if you are the best spokesperson the cult of death could come up with, then you truly are doomed. You should concentrate on put on vest, press switch.

Khushi1 | October 6, 2012 9:33 AM | Reply

Dooley would have been promoted if this administration had guts to call this war what it is.
But it has no sense and no guts.
Pity.

I am glad someone is fighting this brave man's case and i hope Dooley wins............and wins big.
He deserves a medal for fearlessly speaking the truth.

Grammie replied to comment from DefenderofIslam | October 6, 2012 2:32 PM | Reply

If you are going to spread propaganda, or is it better described as "lie", you should really make sure that it does not contradict the historical record.

"...the demand for the total unconditional military and political capitulation of Germany first raised by President Roosevelt and endorsed by Prime Minister Churchill at the Casablanca Conference on January 24th, 1943.

For the Western powers, and for the policy which they had formulated at Casablanca, unconditional surrender represented the most appropriate means for the complete elimination of the National Socialist state. They rejected absolutely any notion of negotiating with an enemy whom they regarded as criminal and refused to commit themselves to any conditions which might be offered or required by the German leadership. "

http://www.historytoday.com/reimer-hansen/germanys-unconditional-surrender

Joseph | October 6, 2012 6:01 PM | Reply

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