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 […]
Raymond Ibrahim vs. Hamid Dabashi: Part 3
Part 3 of the YouTube version of “Islam and the West: Clash of Civilizations?” (Part 1; Part 2)
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 […]
Raymond Ibrahim vs. Hamid Dabashi: Part 2
Part 2 of the YouTube version of “Islam and the West: Clash of Civilizations?” (Part 1 here; thanks to Ran-for-Sanity).
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 […]
White House moves to restrict free speech and stifle dissent from Obama policies
Right now they’re talking about restricting free speech in connection with dissent from the stimulus bill. Norm Eisen, special counsel to the president for ethics and government reform (of all things), writes this: “Update on Recovery Act Lobbying Rules: New Limits on Special Interest Influence,” from the Whitehouse.gov Blog, May 29 (thanks to James): Following […]
Arizona: Muslim suing sheriff’s office over right to wear beard
Even though “the sheriff’s office was complying with workplace health laws governing face masks authorized for use in jail emergencies.” More Muslim attempts for special accommodation in non-Muslim lands — while non-Muslims can forget about mere equality in Islamic lands. “Muslim fired by sheriff’s office files suit,” by Gary Grado for the East Valley Tribune, […]
232 Sudanese slaves liberated from jihadi overlords
As the list below shows, the slaves were variously beat, terrorized, blinded, raped, and so forth. But there is one thing they all experienced: they were all forced to convert to Islam (i.e., “Islamized”), revealing their tormentors’ priorities. “232 Sudanese Slaves Liberated,” from Christian Solidarity International, May 29: CSI Urges President Obama to Help Stamp […]
Crucifixion: Justified in Islam?
Raymond just posted the story about the Saudis crucifying a young man. The Reuters story says: “Saudi Arabia says it is implementing Islamic sharia law to the letter…” Indeed. The Qur’an recommends crucifixion as a punishment for those who “spread corruption in the land”: “The only reward of those who make war upon Allah and […]
Saudis behead man, hang him on cross as “deterrent”
“Saudi Arabia says it is implementing Islamic sharia law to the letter and that sharia ensures full rights for Muslims and non-Muslims.” “Saudi Arabia puts executed on display as deterrent,” from Reuters, May 29: RIYADH, May 29 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia executed a man for double murder on Friday and displayed his body in public […]
Video shows Taliban planning deliberate civilian murder to blame U.S.
“‘This wasn’t collateral damage. It was human sacrifice by the Taliban. Deliberate civilian murder.’… If not enough women and children were killed, the Taliban made plans to use grenades to ensure an international outcry over civilian deaths.” “B-1 Video Shows Taliban “˜Human Sacrifice,” Military Claims,” by Noah Shachtman for Danger Room, May 29: Earlier this […]
Hizballah: Elections part of jihad
Many Western analysts, even at the highest levels, seem to think that if a country is holding more or less free elections, then it attained “freedom,” and that that in itself will be, in very large part if not in full, an effective antidote to the problem of “terrorism.” Yet in Iraq, Shi’ites in particular […]
Egypt: Two Copts rearrested, face extrajudicial decision from “reconciliation council”
A “reconciliation” coerced by arrest: You’ve got to hand it to the proponents of Sharia and its subjugation of women and non-believers: They can outdo Orwell himself. An update on this story. “Egypt: Two Copts rearrested in Abu Fana murder,” from Compass Direct News, May 29: ISTANBUL, May 29 (Compass Direct News) — Police this […]