This process could lead to an instructive moment for Obama in the pitfalls of “dialogue” with parties who are all too eager to appear concerned, and say one thing, but do another or perhaps nothing at all, or do the right thing only after appalling delay and intense scrutiny. One hopes his staff and U.S. […]
Archives for July 2008
Iraqi Christians form militias to combat jihadist encroachment
They are paid less than other approved local militias around the country, and they are “only authorised when they act as auxiliaries to the Iraqi police.” But in spite of threats, they are no longer completely defenseless. “Iraq’s Christians form new militias to combat Islamic extremists,” by Damien McElroy for the Telegraph, July 27: In […]
As weapons stream into Gaza, Olmert says of truce: “I fear that a reality is being created in the south, which, in five years we’ll be asking ourselves – How could we let this happen?”
Would an aide kindly lean over to Olmert and whisper in his ear: “Mr. Olmert, you’re the head of this government”? “‘Large amount of weapons and explosives flowing into Gaza’,” from the Jerusalem Post and Associated Press, July 26: Hamas has smuggled four tons of explosives, 50 anti-aircraft missiles, dozens of Kalashnikov rifles and materials […]
“The Turkistan Islamic Party warns China one more time”
Here, for a change, is a more primary source discussing jihadist activity in China, minus the usual filtering of state-controlled media. And one might find it interesting that jihadist movements near and far certainly seem to “misunderstand” their religion with remarkable uniformity. “Group threatens Olympics terror, claims bus bombings,” from Reuters, July 26: A group […]
U.S. military: Iraqi detainees imposed sharia law on other prisoners
They’ve moved to separate the “extremists” to keep them from influencing the general inmate population in U.S. prisons in Iraq. A wise next step would be to do the same in domestic prisons to prevent prison dawa and plots like this. “US military: Iraq inmates imposed Islamic justice,” by Kim Gamel for the Associated Press, […]
Israel braces for jihad terror attacks by recently freed Hamas prisoners
This is what gestures of good will get you. “Prisons ‘schools’ for Hamas, say security sources,” by Amos Harel in Haaretz, July 27: Security forces have received a number of warnings of possible terror attacks in the West Bank and within the Green Line by Hamas activists recently released from Israeli jails, a senior Israel […]
South Africa: fatwa against Aids being considered
Even altruism, when expressed through an Islamic paradigm, takes on a tyrannical demeanor: compulsory fatwas. “MP and cleric makes controversial plea to Islamic authority,” by Prega Govender, for the Times, July 26: Muslim brides and their future husbands could soon be forced to take Aids tests “” and reveal the results to their clerics “” […]
Jihad group claims credit for India blast
Jihadists possibly trained in Pakistan or Bangladesh. India bombings update. “India on alert after two days of bombings,” by Alistair Scrutton and Bappa Majumdar for Reuters, July 27 (thanks to Rightist): NEW DELHI, India (Reuters) – India’s major cities were put on high alert on Sunday, with fears of more attacks after at least 40 […]
After satirical cartoon, Taliban tells editor of Pakistan’s Daily Times to repent; “otherwise you would meet the fate of other nonbelievers”
“Other clerics of the Red Mosque argued that since Ms Hassan was teaching the Koran to her students in the mosque, any attempt to belittle her was blasphemous.” That’s quite a stretch. But it underscores how conveniently blasphemy laws and other provisions of sharia lend themselves to being used to settle scores and elevate those […]
Ibrahim: Islam’s appeal and Captain Hook
In recent headlines, three American converts to Islam””Gregory Patterson, Levar Wasington, and Kevin James””were recently arrested and tried for intending to wage jihad against the U.S. They are by no means the first American converts to Islam to go terrorist. There was Christopher Paul, who was tried for conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction; […]
1/3 of UK Muslims believe murder in the name of Islam is justifiable, according to new poll
And the other 2/3 are perhaps engaging in taqiyya. “Killing for religion is justified, say third of Muslim students,” by Patrick Sawer, for the Telegraph, July 26: A third of Muslim students in Britain believe killing someone in the name of religion is justified, a new poll claims. The survey found that extreme Islamist ideology […]
Grover Norquist: “Spencer hates Muslims”
A week or so ago Ed Morrissey put up a post at Hot Air lauding Grover Norquist for his work for tax reform. I added this comment: Grover Norquist has been responsible, more than any other individual, for the infiltration of Islamic supremacists into the highest levels of the U.S. government. See here the seminal […]
India: Second serial bombing in two days
“Suspicion is already falling on Islamist militants intent on destabilizing India by fanning tensions between Hindus and Muslims…” Breaking reports point to higher casualties and more bombs than reported below. “Seven bombs hit India’s Ahmedabad, two killed,” by Rupam Jain Nair for Reuters, July 26: AHMEDABAD, India (Reuters) – At least seven small bombs exploded […]
“The Islamic regime greatly fears the women, because they are considered a symbol of change”
“They were even escorted when they went to the toilet, as if they were dangerous terrorists or spies that had arrived from Europe to try and overthrow the Iranian regime.” “Iran: Film on female footballers exposes more about regime,” from AKI, July 25: Rome, 25 July (AKI) – Football Under Cover is a documentary about […]
Iraq: “Vengeful” women increasingly engaging in suicide attacks
Despairing women and the craven men who exploit them — is this what the “great” jihad has come to? “US says women suicide bombers seeking revenge in Iraq,” from AFP, July 26: BAQUBA, Iraq (AFP) “” In the war-ravaged streets of Iraq, US-led forces say insurgents are recruiting women driven by despair or revenge to […]
ISNA, NAIT admit ties to Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas
A very significant update on this story: in trying to get themselves off the uninidicted co-conspirator list in a Hamas funding case, two of the leading Islamic organizations in the U.S. admit that they have been connected with the Muslim Brotherhood — an organization that is waging, in its own words, “a kind of grand […]
Somali jihadists denounce “recent peace talks,” prepare to renew jihad
They must be getting stronger again, no longer in need to feign an interest in “peace talks” with their “apostate” countrymen — which, according to sunna, is to be resorted to only when jihadists are weak, needing time to regroup. “Somali opposition says could fight UN,” by Elizabeth A. Kennedy, for the AP, July 26: […]
“Islam is no more immune from criticism or mockery than Christianity, Judaism or Scientology”
Or at least it shouldn’t be. There are some terrific points made along these lines in “Nobody Is Murdered for Christian or Jewish Satire” in the Wall Street Journal letters section, July 26 (thanks to the Constantinopolitan Irredentist) — and a letter from a Muslim reader who comes out decidedly against free speech: In his […]
Maliki tells Pope: No persecution of Christians in Iraq
Never mind stories like this. Or this, this, and this. Nope. It’s all copasetic. “Pope tells Iraqi leader Christians need protection,” by Phillip Pullella for Reuters, July 25: CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (Reuters) – Pope Benedict told Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Friday that minority Christians in Iraq needed more protection but the Iraqi leader […]
The Muslim Brotherhood: Now on Facebook
Forget Scrabulous, will there be a Halal or Haram application? “Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood goes on-line on Facebook,” from Adnkronos International, July 25: Cairo, 25 July (AKI) – The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has launched a discussion forum on Facebook, the popular social networking website. A group of young Muslims decided to put the Muslim Brotherhood […]