“Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Tuesday urged the president of Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on political Islam and expressions of faith….Although the population is 98 percent Muslim, several peaceful Muslim groups have been banned and their offices forced to close. Under the pretext of combatting Islam, men with long beards are forced to shave. Children are not allowed to participate in religious education unless it is state-sanctioned. Women also cannot go to mosques.”
Some of that may indeed be overboard, depending on what the groups described as “peaceful” by the Washington Post are advocating, and the circumstances of the other measures. But whatever the case may be in Tajikistan, Kerry is not one to be calling for restraint, since he represents a government that is very, very far overboard in the other direction: refusing to acknowledge that there is a jihad threat at all, and actively aiding jihad groups in Syria, Libya and elsewhere.
“Kerry urges Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on Islam,” by Carol Morello, Washington Post via Stars and Stripes, November 3, 2015
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Tuesday urged the president of Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on political Islam and expressions of faith.
In remarks after he met with Foreign Minister Sirodjidin Aslov and President Emomali Rahmon, Kerry acknowledged concerns that religious extremists could infiltrate over Tajikistan’s long border with Afghanistan.
“We talked about the difficulties and challenges of counterterrorism and fighting against violent extremism effectively, but also in a way that balances human rights and religious freedom,” he said.
Kerry struck a similar note Monday during a speech in Kazakhstan, where he said that repressive measures against political opponents in the name of fighting terrorism only breed more extremism.
His visits come at a time when increased activity by Islamic militants along Tajikistan’s long border with Afghanistan has raised concerns of a domino effect, spreading extremism in Central Asia. Taliban fighters have gained ground in the Afghan province of Kunduz, which borders Tajikistan. Russia fears that militants, battle hardened from fighting in Syria, could slip into the region. Moscow is so alarmed that it has threatened to take control over Tajikistan’s borders.
The Tajik government has responded to the threat by banning the country’s only real opposition party, the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan, which a local court called a terrorist organization. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights rebuked the government last month after dozens of party members were arrested and charged with involvement in armed violence.
The human rights situation in Tajikistan has been deteriorating for the past two years, according to Human Rights Watch.
Although the population is 98 percent Muslim, several peaceful Muslim groups have been banned and their offices forced to close. Under the pretext of combatting Islam, men with long beards are forced to shave. Children are not allowed to participate in religious education unless it is state-sanctioned. Women also cannot go to mosques….

Jaladhi says
Ugh, …looks like we have all idiots in our administration. What does Kerry know about Islam?? Only the lies peddled by the Islamists in this administration.
Jaladhi says
>”Kerry struck a similar note Monday during a speech in Kazakhstan, where he said that repressive measures against political opponents in the name of fighting terrorism only breed more extremism.”
What a stupid, delusional bumbling idiot?? His goal should be to eliminate “political” Islam and not to come out in support of it. No wonder we are not fighting ISIS, just showing the world we are fighting them but in reality we are in support of ISIS since they are” repressed political party” of Syria. They are no words to describe this utter nonsense from this administration. This is what happens when the enemy infiltrates the administration. Finally the truth about this administration is slowly coming out.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
What a stupid, delusional bumbling idiot
Let’s not be unkind; the man has some accomplishments. He was smart enough to forge recommendations for several military honor medals, and to marry a very rich woman, then dump her and marry an even richer one.
John “War Coward” Kerry represents the very best in American politics. My how low our once great nation has sunk.
Oppressaphobe says
I think you pretty much nailed it Alarm Pig Farmer! Good post.
Lee says
His daughter is married to a Mooslem.
mortimer says
…ah-ha… the fallacy of ‘I know this nice Muslim at work’…
…only a complete fool doesn’t realize ISLAMIC DOCTRINE AND IDEOLOGY are the problem.
‘Nice’ Muslims are not practicing jihad…so they are ‘bad’ Muslims.
Jaladhi says
Aha,.. now we know why loves Muslims!!
Jaladhi says
Aha,.. now we know why he loves Muslims!!
Tonys Take says
Deport them or eliminate them/ Those are the only choices you have.
Peggy says
He knows a lot more about Islam than you think.
Why do you give him the benefit of a doubt? Our politicians have all the necessary tools at their exposal to be informed. More tools than we have and you still think they don’t know?
He is not ignorant. He is a traitor just like the others.
lolo says
USA is totally sold to the Saudis.
JIMJFOX says
As is every ‘western’ nation…
Peggy says
Exactly. It really makes me mad when people still say that they are naive or they don’t know about Islam etc. They know, they just do as they are paid to do.
Jeremiah says
If Barrack Barry Hussein of unknown origin was on our side, he would simply take the illegal donations and give them to the Veterans
Jeremiah says
What is the program? Are we fighting Islam or are we not? Or are we just tickling the enemy while Russia cleans them up?
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
Are we fighting Islam or are we not?
This is an excellent question, one that many thinking people are asking. And here is the answer: yes and no.
Blitz2b says
We so need to boot this Islamic regime of Hussain Obama…… Americans if you love America and it’s constitution and it’s freedoms and it’s dream you will not vote another leftist democrat traitor.
The damn Dems hate America, they appease Islamics and are ever ready to offer up freedoms that they didn’t lift a finger to earn, to make sure that the adherents of Islam are not offended.
No matter who is elected in the republican primaries, make sure that you do not vote another democrat rat.
undrbed cat says
Yep, Kerry’s comments expose the information subversion of the current administration from top down. Either he is clueless about the doctrine of islam which is intrinsically political by nature (along with subversive and incompatible to our legal system) or he is aware that the 98 % muslim population of Tajik, forced to shave obligatory beards, (religious obligation of jihadi’s) will ignite into a 98% cohesive group ready to disrupt. Is he trying to keep the lid on, or is he really concerned about human rights of jihadi’s who could take away life of many other humans. This is such a complicated mess.
I just wonder if Kerry ever ponders why his boss wants massive numbers of muslim refugees from Syria to enter the U.S. and ponders the potential future for children in the U.S…who are being currently educated that islam is peaceful. Just wonder does Kerry get a tinge of what the hell is going on here?
Katowice says
I’m sure he does understand what’s happening here. He likely sees something pleasant: hundreds of thousands of new Democrat voters. Seeded, no doubt, into areas where they can do the most “good”.
More Ham Ed says
“Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Tuesday urged the president of Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on … expressions of faith.”
Does that mean a person can decide whether to bake a cake or not? What a @#$%^&* hypocrite.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
So long as you’d be willing to sell the cake for consumption at a homosexual couple’s wedding, yes you can bake a cake. Everybody knows that.
Angemon says
Are muslim bakeries exempt from that clause? I’m asking because I’ve seen Christian bakeries sued for refusing, but not muslim bakeries. Or do homosexuals simply don’t go there because they like having their heads attached to their necks?
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
Well *of course* there exempt from the homosexual wedding cake mandate. It is well established that Sharia trumps national law when it comes to Moslems. Everybody knows that, too. For example, presidential candidate Chris Christie was silent when one of his state judges rendered a Ko-Ranic ruling in favor of some Moslem dude wife beater. Ain’t heard anybody ask Big Chris about that, not Steve Doocey or Charles Krauthammer or anybody. The law is the law, although I’m not sure which Sharia Code Chris’s guy invoked.
As to your point about the homosexuals and bakeries, the only ones I’ve heard of going to Moslem bakeries are of the hidden pearl type. Like that cute blond kid from Stockholm who created the stir with his pro-Moslem post, I saw on a blog video of him going from Moslem bakery to Moslem bakery. His dad even drove him down to Malmo for a bakery crawl there.
Peggy says
Whichever way it is, I wouldn’t buy any food from any of them.
I keep remembering at an airport in Kuwait, the toilets didn’t have toilet paper but there was a tap with a short hose attached. Just wondered what they use to dry their behinds with too.
kilfincelt says
It is easier for leftists and homosexuals to go after Christian bakeries. Christians won’t chop your head off. Muslims, on the other hand, might just do so. Basically, homosexuals and leftists who go after easy targets because they know that they can do so with impunity. Actually, they are just a bunch of cowards.
Benedict says
Here we go again the USgovt interfering in a soverign country.
Has not the US caused untold misery around the world Killing innocent citizens. The US govt has to be tried in the world court for crimes against humanity. John Kerry should shut up.Damn liberal communist.
Westman says
“..Under the pretext of combatting Islam, men with long beards are forced to shave. Children are not allowed to participate in religious education unless it is state-sanctioned. Women also cannot go to mosques….”
Oh, the horror of it all! All the lost Saudi money to educate the kids at the mosque! Women languishing because they can’t sit quietly in their privileged place in the back of the mosque! Homeless cooties hunting for beards! Forced to appear and be civil…..how terrible!
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
Homeless cooties hunting for beards!
This is a poetic vision. Well done.
Dave de la Rond says
Strange that Kerry does t mention that his wife Teresa Heinz finances 31cafeterias in Universities across North America , the name of the cafeterias are called Palestine and the food is free .Their logo is a map of Palestine with no mention of Israel .whats next ? They’ll be handing out Suicide vests at the door .
Linde Barrera says
I think John Kerry has a low IQ, he just looks good in a suit and has that amazing ability to parrot back information that Islamists want to hear.
Ralph says
Hey “Jane Fonda” Liberal Idiot And Half Breed Black Muslim President Lover… This Islam is Strictly SATAN And Needs To Be Burnt To The Ground…
Beagle says
“…peaceful Muslim groups…”
— —
Aaaa-hahahahahaha… hahahaha… snort.
Oh, that was serious? Sort of like the Muslim Brotherhood being peaceful, until it’s not, I guess.
f c king says
Kerry, and his puppet master Hussein Obama should be impeached.
Perhaps kerry knows the entire world knows him and hussein obama are fools and will do the opposite of what they advise in matters such a sthis ?
Dave J says
“Expressions of faith” in the case of Muslims includes murdering non-Muslims, enslaving women, invading other countries and praying to Satan 5 times a day.
Smart Guy says
Kazakhstan has almost no police doing traffic or even crime. They are all too busy carrying AK-47’s defending government buildings. 98% Muslim ?? more like 98% Marxist. In Kazakhstan they rebuilt
the statues of Lenin and Stalin. America has forgot that the former Soviet Union which includes
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan fought a war against Afghanistan. Under Marxism religion is OPIUM.
Jeremiah says
Their left hand is used so that you never shake hands with their left hand until it has been sterilized. Unless they are a thief. Then I am not sure what hand they would use.
Matthieu Baudin says
“…Kerry struck a similar note Monday during a speech in Kazakhstan, where he said that repressive measures against political opponents in the name of fighting terrorism only breed more extremism…”
A persistent problem interpreting ’cause and effect’. This administration seems stuck in its interpretation of Violent Jihad as a response to political oppression. This is a dangerous time to be following this line of reasoning so rigidly and quite reckless to advise Central Asian States to let down their guard. Kerry would be on firm moral ground to advise against torture or summary execution of suspects, but beyond this he probably doesn’t have anything useful to contribute in the local battle against religious fanaticism.
Jeremiah says
Kerry is clearly on the side of Islam. He is clearly on the side of Nihilism. He is clearly on the side of Communism. He is clearly on the side of anything that endangers America. Even if he didnt’ know that, which is unlikely, he is dangerous and should be in jail.
dragaozao says
New assignment for mister Kerry: go and preache religious fredom in your great friend Saudi Arabia. Your you’re just another guy with double standards?
Jas says
Obama’s govt is not full of idiots… it is full of traitors and enemies of freedom and democracy. All muslims and muslim sypathizers should be weeded out and deported, starting with Valerie Jarrett and Hillary’s muslim brotherhood pal Huma Abedin that hang around her and Obama like flies around an outhouse. Only when the US govt is completely free of muslim moles will we be safe! Having that crowd hanging around in DC today is like having Japs and Nazis wandering the halls of US govt during WW2! We are just as much at war now as then!
خَليفة says
Agree. Remove US citizenship and send them to Syria, or Hell, which ever is closer or cheaper.
gravenimage says
Kerry urges Tajikistan not to go overboard in its crackdown on Islam
………………………
In other words, stop any resistance to JIhad.
balam says
t is actually the ohammadan president Husain Obama you put in the White House talking through Kerry.May God save America!!!