This is a major U-turn on prior attempts to re-write the official account of Shahbaz Bhatti’s death to make him the victim of a random crime, or even a dispute between Christians, rather than the target for assassination for criticizing the blasphemy law. It is all the more exceptional considering the source, the interior minister, […]
Archives for December 2011
Spencer: Shock Horror: Saudi Textbooks Teach Islam!
In FrontPage this morning I examine the Saudi textbooks that have been making news again, and wonder why everyone is so excited about them. Catherine Herridge of Fox News reported last week that “despite Saudi Arabia’s promises to clean up textbooks in the kingdom, recent editions continue to raise alarms in the West over jihadist […]
Malaysian government offers pro forma condemnation of Nigeria church bombings on Christmas
It’s mighty considerate of the Muslim Malaysian government to condemn the savage bombings of churches in Nigeria on Christmas day that killed scores. Of course, this mealy-mouth condemnation conveniently ignores the fact that it was yet another case of Islamic terrorists, inspired by Islamic teachings, slaughtering non Muslims. From “Malaysian condemns Nigerian church bombings”, The […]
Hamas top dog Haniyeh: Goal is destruction of Israel in stages
They state their aspirations quite openly, but Western authorities remain determined to ignore them. “Hamas leader Haniyeh: Goal is destruction of Israel in stages,” by Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik for Palestinian Media Watch, December 27 (thanks to all who sent this in): At a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the founding of […]
Iranian authorities detain entire church at Christmas celebration, including Sunday school kids
After all, they can’t have any subversive macaroni art getting out on the streets. Incidents like this are shows of force, but they are not shows of strength. The regime’s paranoia betrays a sense of fragility. If this is what threatens them, that speaks volumes. “Iran Detains Sunday School Kids Celebrating Christmas,” by Anugrah Kumar […]
Islamic honor killing in Texas: “Santa” who murdered family on Christmas morning was Muslim who didn’t like his daughter dating a non-Muslim
Aziz Yazdanpanah, a Muslim, didn’t like his daughter’s non-Muslim boyfriend and was exhibiting stalker behavior. “She couldn’t date at all until she was a certain age, but when he was going to let her date she couldn’t date anyone outside of their race or religion.” Again and again we have seen honor killings in which […]
Ex-Muslim: “These and many other hadeeth and Quranic verses have proclaimed that women are inferior to men and that men have an upper hand on them”
Here’s the latest from the Liberated One: […] I have three siblings and I am the eldest. I have two brothers and a sister; all are married and settled except me, not because no one ever proposed to me, but because I just could not make myself do it, I mean sign a lifelong bondage/slavery […]
Spencer: 2011: The Islamic Supremacists Advance
In Human Events this morning I recap three ways in which the jihad advanced non-violently in 2011: The cause of freedom is by no means dead, but 2011 was a banner year for Islamic jihadists and supremacists the world over. Their advance was swiftest and most significant in three areas: 1. The “Arab Spring”: Widely […]
Egyptian court rules against “virginity tests” on female protesters
The “virginity tests” are a sexual assault carried out by the state, designed to intimidate women into staying home. Authorities can then use the supposed “results” of the tests as one way of writing off those who do show up to protest as women of ill repute, and therefore as bad Muslims acting contrary to […]
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood: Hamas is “role model”
Hamas’ own charter describes itself as “one of the wings of the Muslim Brotherhood in Palestine.” And Hamas is committed to the destruction of Israel. Some “role model” for the “moderate” and “largely secular” Ikhwan. Then again, the Muslim Brotherhood has already organized its own rally where participants shouted “One day we’ll kill all the […]
Saudi Arabia: Nigerian man’s hand amputated for theft
In accordance with Qur’an 5:38. The Saudis didn’t make that up themselves. “Nigerian man’s hand amputated for theft,” from the Saudi Press Agency, December 26 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): RIYADH “” The right hand of Abdulsamad Ismail Abdullah Hawsawe, a Nigerian national, was amputated here Friday after he was found guilty of the […]
Nigerian government unable, unwilling to stop Boko Haram jihadists
Tiny Minority of Extremists Update: the violent jihad murderers of Boko Haram are growing bolder and bloodier by the day, and the Nigerian government does not and apparently cannot move to stop them. “Nigeria lacks the leadership to quell militant threat of Boko Haram,” from Reuters, December 27: ABUJA // Nigeria lacks competent leaders to […]
Iran’s Thug-in-Chief calls for government-approved clothing for women
Surely there are things the Iranian government has decided it can’t afford, but it can find the time and money for a “fashion show.” Islamic morality policing is a cheap, lazy political tool with which to look pious and busy, while reminding the public who is boss. Meanwhile, if the women still run afoul of […]
Egypt: Salafist party forms constitutional committee, says Sharia’s “provisions,” not just “principles” will be present in new constitution
Not that a constitution which is said to be merely inspired by Sharia’s supremacist and authoritarian principles would be good news. But the Salafists, that supposed Tiny Minority of Extremists that has gotten between a quarter and a third of the vote between the first two rounds of Egypt’s elections, intend to make sure Sharia […]
Grover Norquist aiding Iranian regime through group linked to NIAC
Grover Norquist’s numerous unsavory ties to jihadists and Islamic supremacists are abundantly documented in Pamela Geller’s expose here. And on the House floor in October, Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) said of Norquist, “Documentation shows that he has deep ties to supporters of Hamas and other terrorist organizations that are sworn enemies of the United States […]
Court Docs: Iranian-American Lobbying Group NIAC Defrauded Feds, Lied to Congressmen, Paid for Congressional Testimony, and Arranged Secret US/Iran Meetings
Pamela Geller has just published this revealing and important message from the Iranian-American human rights activist Arash Irandoost: Dear Friend, ØØ±Ù بس است. Ù…ØªØØ¯ شویم. عمل کنیم It is time to act. Court documents released as a result of a lawsuit filed by NIAC against Hassan Dai paint a very disturbing picture of Trita Parsi […]
Tennessee: Raid on auto dealership after owner accused of funneling money to Hizballah
This case is apparently connected to a larger investigation which found 30 auto businesses in the U.S. that laundered over $300 million in money to benefit Hizballah. Even in Tulsa. “Raid on Wilson auto dealership stuns landlord, neighbors,” from The Tennessean, December 24: A Wilson County car dealer accused of aiding Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah […]
Uganda: Ex-Muslim pastor attacked with acid by assailants shouting “Allahu Akbar”
He was outnumbered, and the cowards attacked him by surprise from behind, deceitfully calling “Pastor, Pastor.” They committed quite the “own-goal” if they were trying to show who is “greater.” “Suspect in Pastor Mulinde acid attack arrested,” from New Vision, December 26 (thanks to Olive): Three days after a suspected acid attack on Pastor Umar […]
A Christmas ‘present’ for Malaysia’s Christians, from the Muslim authorities: fear
It is better to give than to receive, goes the hoary adage, and Malaysia’s ruling Muslims are giving to the Christians in spades — namely a lot of fear and anxiety. Now, how could Malaysia’s modern, moderate Muslim government be so motivated or inspired to cause fear in Malaysia’s comparatively small (~10% of the total […]
Georgia Muslim woman, “Messenger of Allah & Defender of Islam,” who threatened Rep. King shot dead in struggle with a cop
“Jameela, Messenger of Allah & Defender of Islam,” who threatened me as well as Rep. Peter King and New York State Senator Greg Ball, and who more than once also spammed the comments fields here with reams of abusive Islamic triumphalism and hatred toward Jews and Christians, is dead. This email she sent me was […]