A bad day for the Usual Gang of Idiots who incited and instructed prospective jihadist murderers. This, too, is likely to be painted as a petty political “assassination” by an annoyed government, even though Khan was reported to be “increasingly involved” in operational activities by al-Qaeda. Al-Awlaki was certainly the main target of the strike; […]
Archives for September 2011
Hamas-linked CAIR “concerned” over killing of jihad mastermind al-Awlaki
This just went out in the “American Muslim News Briefs” email from the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): CAIR: Al-Awlaki’s Calls to Violence Rejected by U.S. Muslims Civil rights group concerned about constitutional issues raised by assassination of American citizen (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/30/11) — A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today […]
Left-wing commentator annoyed that al-Awlaki didn’t get “due process”
The argument is completely immaterial. If, for example, there is an active shooter in a shopping center, school, or neighborhood, he is a clear and present danger to others, and the focus is on stopping him. “Due process” happens for the most part after the perpetrator is in handcuffs. If he won’t stop shooting and […]
Al-Awlaki the dead terrorist
At last, silence from al-Awlaki A desperately evil man who was linked to the 9/11 attacks (he was “spiritual adviser” to a couple of the hijackers) as well as to the Fort Hood jihad murder, the Christmas underwear jihad bombing attempt on an airplane over Detroit, and the Times Square jihad mass murder attempt, has […]
Spencer and Horowitz in National Review: The term “Islamophobia” is designed to create a modern-day thought crime
In “A Rational Fear of Islamism” in National Review today, David Horowitz and I discuss “Islamophobia,” showing that not all fears are irrational, nor criticism unwarranted. In recent months, several reports have appeared to a generally uncritical reception in the press, which purport to expose alleged conspiracies organized by “Islamophobes” against American citizens who mean […]
Geller: Victory for truth and free speech over Islamic supremacism
A CAIR-linked lawyer fails in his attempt to punish and marginalize a truth-teller. “Victory for Truth and Free Speech Over Islamic Supremacism,” by Pamela Geller in Human Events today: A years-long battle is over, and Islamic supremacism has suffered a stunning and well-deserved defeat in its ongoing war against free speech and those who dare […]
Iranian pastor and apostate from Islam refuses for a fourth time to renounce Christianity to avoid death penalty
Youcef Nadarkhani could be executed at any time. An update on this story. “Iranian Pastor Sentenced to Death: Nadarkhani Refuses to Convert,” from International Business Times, September 29 (thanks to Kenneth): Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who is facing the death penalty, again refused to convert to Islam to save his life. Nadarkhani was arrested in […]
Up to 20,000 anti-aircraft missiles stolen in Libya
The Great Libyan Jihadist Garage Sale continues. Of all things, a Human Rights Watch official below is reportedly miffed at Obama’s decision not to put ground troops into Libya, blaming it for allowing this situation to materialize. “Free for all: Up to 20,000 anti-aircraft missiles stolen in Libya,” by Neal Munro for the Daily Caller, […]
“Christians are not permitted to react. The only alternative to escape is to suffer these abuses in silence” at the hands of Mindanao’s Islamic supremacists
You’ll never guess why the churches are now constant guard. “Christians dispossessed and silenced in Mindanao,” from Asia News, September 29: Manila (AsiaNews) – In Jolo, Marawi, Basilan and other areas of Mindanao, the Christian minority is suffering harassment and pressure from the Muslim population, AsiaNews’ sources in Mindanao say. Government officials are forcing Christians […]
Syria: Fearing Sharia rule, Christians back Assad
For all his many faults, Assad doesn’t rule strictly by Sharia. Thus Christians, although they do not have equal rights, live better than they do in Sharia regimes. “Fearing Change, Many Christians in Syria Back Assad,” from the New York Times, September 27: SAYDNAYA, Syria “” Abu Elias sat beneath the towering stairs leading from […]