An encouraging assessment of what has been done so far. From a New York Post editorial : Osama’s goals have been to sow death and destruction in the name of his own sick religion. But things haven’t been working out so well. The 9/11 attack was intended principally to provoke a swift, indiscriminate American military […]
Archives for October 2004
Sudanese rebels demand Islam be kept out of Darfur
Just yesterday I came across a Muslim writer (as part of a an attack on this site that was long on rhetoric but short on facts) asserting that the conflict in Darfur has nothing to do with jihad, but is ethnic — despite clear statements from Khartoum indicating otherwise. And now this: secularism must not […]
Suicide Bombers ‘ready to target Russia’
From the BBC, with thanks to Twostellas: More than 80 suicide attackers have been trained on foreign soil to launch strikes in Russia, according to the country’s security services chief. During a debate on national security, Nikolai Patrushev told parliament that some attackers had been “neutralised”. But he said he could not guarantee there would […]
Gadahn’s conversion story still available at MSA website
When I wrote about Adam Gadahn last June, I made reference to his conversion story, which was available courtesy the Muslim Students Association at University of Southern California. It’s still there (thanks to Ixnay for the heads up). I don’t know if the MSA still thinks of Gadahn as a positive role model, or if […]
Weyrich on Stability for Tragic Kosovo
A commentary on the ongoing tragedy in Kosovo from the courageous and insightful Paul Weyrich. From CNSNews.com, with thanks to Sparta: Many Americans’ view of Kosovo — if they have one at all — is shaped by the tragic stories they see on CNN. Some may even remember that our country, as part of NATO, […]
Delaware: Muslim children given place to pray during Ramadan
I have no objection to this at all. But let a hundred flowers bloom: the Muslim students who were initially told they could not pray at school have now experienced what innumerable Christian students have experienced in public schools for years. I trust that Delaware officials will set aside areas for Christian prayer now too. […]
Georgia public schools to accommodate Friday prayers
I don’t actually have any problem with Muslims or anyone else taking time out of the school day for prayer. There is certainly enough nonsense and wasted time in the average public school day to justify any amount of time away, as far as I’m concerned. What concerns me here is that I seem to […]
Japan Says Body Found Not Iraq Hostage
So who is it? From AP: TOKYO – The Japanese government is “almost certain” a body earlier believed to belong to a Japanese hostage held in Iraq is not that of the captive, officials said Saturday. The government had said a body found in central Iraq resembled that of hostage Shosei Koda, 24, and that […]
Arafat May Be Suffering From Leukemia
From AP: PARIS – Physicians specializing in the treatment of leukemia were examining ailing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat on Saturday to determine whether he suffers from the blood disorder, Palestinian sources said. The 75-year-old Arafat has been sick for the past two weeks and blood tests have revealed he has a low platelet count — […]
Bangladesh: Ahmadiyya mosque razed, 12 houses robbed by jihadists
In the view of these “orthodox Muslim fanatics,” Muslim heretics have no religious or even human rights. From the Daily Star, with thanks to Twostellas: Orthodox Muslim fanatics razed an Ahmadiyya mosque at Bhadughar in Brahmanbaria minutes before the Juma prayers yesterday. In the latest incident of persecution of the minority religious sect, the hate-filled […]
More Bombs Explode in Thailand’s Troubled Muslim-Dominated South
From VOANews, with thanks to Twostellas: Two more bombs went off in Thailand’s Muslim-dominated south Friday morning injuring at least 20 people during a week of continuing violence. The blasts come as Thailand’s prime minister prepares to address the nation on his government’s deadly handling of a Muslim protest Monday. The first bomb exploded Friday […]
American Muslim leader: Muslims ‘need strong media campaign to boost image’
Interesting that he suggests that the Jewish lobby is strong because Muslims are weak. But most preposterous is his shoot-the-messenger assertion that “Western propaganda” has damaged the image of Islam. Osama bin Laden has damaged the image of Islam. The jihadists whose statements and actions I report and comment on here have damaged the image […]
Jihadists kill 16 people in attack near Algerian capital
From AP, with thanks to Susan: ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) – Suspected Islamic militants killed 16 people in a pre-dawn attack south of the Algerian capital on Saturday [October 23], an official statement said. It was the first bloodshed since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The victims, mostly youths, were driving to […]
Al-Jazeera Airs Videotape by Bin Laden
Among other things that this tells us, it shows that he is alive. No other statement since shortly after 9/11 had Osama on video talking about any contemporary events. Also, will this finally silence all the corrosive drivel about how the CIA and/or Mossad pulled off 9/11? From AP: CAIRO, Egypt – Osama bin Laden, […]
California imam identifies “Azzam the American” as Gadahn
Welcome assistance from the man who converted Gadahn to Islam, and was later assaulted by him. From FoxNews, with thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist: GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — The director of a California mosque told FOX News on Friday he believes the man threatening the United States on a mysterious videotape is that of a […]
Report: Japanese Hostage Killed in Iraq
The latest from AP: TOKYO – A Japanese civilian taken hostage in Iraq by militants has been killed, Kyodo News agency reported Saturday, citing a member of Japan’s ruling party. But national broadcaster NHK said the government was still trying to confirm the information. Government officials could not be reached early Saturday to comment on […]
The election, Thomas Sowell, and Daniel Pearl
The primary issue in this election is who is better equipped to fight back against the global jihad. The key word here is better. It makes little sense to eschew voting on the grounds that one candidate may be better than the other, but still not perfect. Every other issue — the Supreme Court, taxes, […]
The Christians of Iraq Are Under Attack ““ But the Pope Is Fighting for Them
Will the Vatican finally adopt a more realistic posture toward Islam?From the great Sandro Magister in Chiesa, with thanks to Anthony: ROMA — At the end of his general audience on Wednesday, October 27, John Paul II said in regard to Iraq and in particular for the Christians who live there: “Each day I accompany […]
Canada: Islamic leader apologizes but won’t quit
The latest on Elmasry from the Globe and Mail, with thanks to Ali Dashti: Mohamed Elmasry, the embattled president of the Canadian Islamic Congress, apologized again yesterday for his controversial remarks but did not resign — despite repeated calls to do so from other Muslim and Jewish organizations. Instead, the CIC issued a statement yesterday […]
France and Germany offer strong support to Turkey’s EU bid
It’s Chirac’s “strongest wish.” Takes some of the heat off of that headscarf controversy, eh, Jacques? From EUObserver.com, with thanks to Ali Dashti: The leaders of France and Germany have offered strong statements of support to Turkey”s bid to join the EU. At a joint Franco-German summit meeting yesterday in Berlin – to which Turkish […]