When else are they going to get the West to actively and directly assist in installing Sharia regimes? You could almost say it’s like Christmas for jihadis, except that would be awfully haram. “Islamist extremists ‘elated’ over Arab unrest,” from the New York Times, April 1: ANWAR AL-AWLAKI, pictured, the Yemeni-American cleric who is a […]
Archives for March 2011
Al-Qaeda declares “Islamic emirate” in southern Yemeni province
That is the purpose of jihad in all its forms: the imposition of Islamic rule. When one peels back the layers of excuses du jour and claims of “underlying causes,” that is what remains. “Al Qaeda Declares Southern Yemeni Province An ‘Islamic Emirate’,” by Grace Wyler for Business Insider, March 31 (thanks to Weasel Zippers): […]
Israel releases map showing 1000 underground military sites operated by Hizballah
And the world yawns at Hizballah’s country-within-a-country, complete with “the strongest armed force in Lebanon.” “Israel releases army map showing nearly 1,000 purported Hezbollah underground military sites,” from the Washington Post, March 31 (thanks to all who sent this in): JERUSALEM “” The Israeli military on Thursday released a map detailing what it says are […]
Syria’s Assad blames unrest on Israeli plot
On one hand, of course, everything is a Zionist plot. But on the other hand, let’s stop and think about that for a moment, Bashar. Why would Israel plot to potentially have an even more unstable and hostile regime next door? But that’s the handy thing about conspiracy paranoia: it doesn’t have to make sense. […]
Let’s make a deal: Saudis agreed to back Libya airstrikes in exchange for muted U.S. criticism of Bahrain’s suppression of protests
That detail mentioned in passing in the story below, but certainly deserves a wider hearing in the broader discussion of our undeclared war in Libya. “Bahrain hardliners to put Shia MPs on trial,” by Adrian Blomfield for the Telegraph, March 31 (thanks to Zulu): The kingdom’s parliament effectively stripped 11 MPs from the Wefaq party […]
Anglican Bishop of West Malaysia: “there is a systematic and progressive reduction of public space to practice, profess and express our faith”
Creeping Sharia in action. Islamic law forbids the public expression or propagation of faiths other than Islam. But hey, let’s try it in the West anyway, and no, really, this time it’ll be different. An update on
Australia warns of attacks in Indonesia after last suspect in Bali jihad bombing is caught in Pakistan
But, of course. Where would the jihad be without a massive sense of entitlement to reprisal and retribution? More on this story. “DFAT warns of Bali violence,” from the Australian Associated Press, March 31 (thanks to Twostellas): The federal government is warning the arrest of alleged Bali bomber Umar Patek could spark a violent response […]
Priorities: Pakistani interior minister wants Pope and Interpol to denounce Florida pastor’s Qur’an burning
Just to put things in context, Rehman Malik is the same official who, just this past January, ordered the blocking of “un-Islamic” websites and text messages. He’s also the one who said he would shoot a person who committed blasphemy against Islam in his presence. But no, Interpol, so long as it is not concerned […]
Psst! Entire world press reports Obama greenlights “secret” action in Libya
So, don’t tell anybody, ok? Good. We don’t want that getting out while we’re not sure if we know or care who it is we’re arming. Despite the headline, this story has been widely reported by a number of news organizations. “Exclusive: Obama authorizes secret help for Libya rebels,” by Mark Hosenball for Reuters, March […]
Saudi who got student visa to launch attacks on U.S. pleads not guilty
You never know. Maybe he’ll claim his prayer “In the name of Allah The Beneficient, The Merciful. Nitro [urea] explosive is more powerful than T.N.T.” was really just part of his Interior Spiritual Struggle. An update on this story. “Student pleads not guilty to bomb plot,” by Betsy Blaney for the Associated Press, March 29: […]