Archives for August 2007

Still more fantasy-based analysis. (Thanks to Paul.) Is Gul really a former Islamist? We shall see, and soon.

It would be interesting to know how exactly this Al-Qaeda Qur’an has been “revised.” After all, the original contains enough exhortations to violence as it is. “Slay the unbelievers wherever you find them” is, of course, sura 9:5. What can you possibly add to that to intensify it? Before breaking out that old wheeze that […]

An American Expat in Southeast Asia (thanks to LHM) says that the Indonesian translation of Barak Obama’s book changes the title from The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming The American Dream, which has a perfectly straightforward translation, to Assault Hope: From Jakarta to the White House. American Expat says this has connotations, for Indonesians, […]

The Guirard/Waller school would have us believe that if we pretend Jihad is not Jihad, but rather, as the Saudis keep pushing them to believe and disseminate, “hiraba,” that all manner of things shall be well. For, the Al-Saud whisper to us, we have had remarkable success in re-educating our own local Al-Qaada members. Why, […]

But the Army is warning that it will not allow secularism to die quietly. “Gul set for Turkish president,” from AFP (thanks to JE): Abdullah Gul is set to become Turkey’s first Islamist head of state as he is expected to become the president of the secular republic today. Foreign Minister Gul, 56, is all […]

The pediatrician Dr. Mohammad Rasool didn’t get the memo. Doesn’t he know that poverty causes terrorism? “Dr arrested for suspected links with Al-Qaeda movement,” from Online News (thanks to Gabrielle Goldwater): CHAKANDRA: Security agencies in a raid at the residence of the house of prominent doctor here have recovered 6 suicide jackets and explosive materials. […]

The stated goals for “victory in Iraq” make no sense. Should the goal of Americans and other Infidels be to create a functioning state (with cigars passed around for the final birth of a happy, healthy, baby boy, after such a difficult pregnancy)? In any case this is impossible, with Allawi or Jaafari or Maliki […]

Rome, 21 August (AKI) – Italy’s Foreign Ministry has instructed the country’s embassy in Cairo to monitor closely the plight of an Egyptian man, Mohammed Hegazi, who has received death threats following his conversion from Islam to Christianity. — from this article This is thanks to a handful of people — to Oriana Fallaci, and […]

Wearing a burqa, evidently. This is more evidence of the international character of the jihad, belying claims that various jihads around the world are merely local insurgencies. “Russian man arrested in Afghanistan over terrorism suspicions,” from ITAR-TASS (thanks to Twostellas): ISLAMABAD, August 28 (Itar-Tass) — A Russian citizen has been arrested in Afghanistan as a […]

Discussing the book Religion of Peace? and, you know, whatever. Tomorrow’s schedule: All times PDT: 3:35 AM Michael Graham Show WTKK 6:40 AM KZIM Morning Meeting 7:05 AM The Francene Show WHAS 9:00 AM Dennis Miller Show 1:00 PM George Putnam Show

Why more Muslims don’t speak out forthrightly against the jihadists. From AP: A suicide bomber detonated an explosives belt among worshippers at evening prayers Monday in Fallujah, killing nine people, including the mosque preacher who had been an outspoken opponent of al-Qaida, police said…. The main target was beliebed to be the preacher Abdul Sattar […]

What have they been fighting up to now? “Pakistan’s Islamist press calls for jihad,” by Praveen Swami for The Hindu: NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Islamist media published a series of explicit calls for violence against India in the six weeks before the Hyderabad bombings “” a development that analysts believe reflects the weakening of General Pervez […]

If history teaches anything, it teaches that self delusion in the face of unpleasant facts is folly. — Ronald Reagan

No kidding. “Turkey military: Secularism under attack,” by Christopher Torchia for the Associated Press: ISTANBUL, Turkey – Turkey’s military issued a stern warning on Monday about the threat to secularism on the eve of an expected triumph of the Islamic-oriented government: the election of a loyal “” and devout “” president. There were no signs […]

“War is deceit” – Muhammad (Bukhari 4.52.267) By Chris Brummitt for the Associated Press: KABUL, Afghanistan – The U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan accused Taliban militants Monday of falsely reporting civilian casualties to discredit Afghan and international forces. Six insurgents and two foreign soldiers, meanwhile, were killed in fresh fighting. The U.S.-led coalition made the claim […]

Sunni-Shi’ite Jihad Update. “Extremists target Iraqi Shiite pilgrims,” by David Rising for the Associated Press: BAGHDAD – A sniper killed a Shiite pilgrim on a Baghdad bridge Monday while another was killed and six injured in other attacks as tens of thousands of faithful made their way to the southern city of Karbala for a […]

“The women are not used to playing in hijab. I am very glad that the women tried it and it was fine. What is most important is the music.” Is it really? “German orchestra in Iran on landmark visit,” from AFP (thanks to Morgaan Sinclair): A German orchestra arrived in Tehran on Monday, defying increasing […]

“Captain Vanessa Bowman said the military had been unaware of the sensitivity of the issue.” Indeed. There is so much about Islam and jihad about which they are unaware. And is that really excusable given today’s world climate? An update on this story. By Hamid Shalizi for Reuters (thanks to JE): THE US military in […]

What madness has overtaken us? “U.S. sponsors Islamic convention,” by Audrey Hudson in the Washington Times (thanks to all who sent this in): The Justice Department is co-sponsoring a convention held by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) “” an unindicted co-conspirator in an ongoing federal terrorist funding case “” a move that is […]

Holy Land, the IAP, and CAIR: all working for the same goal. “Muslim charity trial may shed new light on terror aid,” by David Koenig for Associated Press (thanks to all who sent this in): DALLAS “” Prosecutors have produced scores of documents, audio and videotapes, and intercepted phone calls in their attempt to prove […]