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Israel’s ambassador to US slams SPLC as “the defamers and the blacklisters”

Dec 20, 2016 10:34 am By Robert Spencer

This viciously biased Times of Israel piece treats the Southern Poverty Law Center as if it were a respectable organization, which it isn’t by a long shot. The SPLC is a propaganda organ for the Left, tarring any group that dissents from its extreme political agenda as a “hate group.” It could be easily dismissed were it not for the fact that the establishment propaganda media constantly treats it as if it were a reliable source. But who watches the watchman? Although the SPLC lists hundreds of groups as “hate groups,” it includes not a single Leftist or Islamic jihad group among them. And its “hate group” designation against the Family Research Council led one of its followers to storm the FRC offices with a gun, determined to murder the chief of the FRC. This shows that these kinds of charges shouldn’t be thrown around frivolously, as tools to demonize and marginalize those whose politics the SPLC dislikes. But that is exactly what they do. Its hard-Left leanings are well known and well documented. This Weekly Standard article sums up much of what is wrong with the SPLC.

“Defending anti-Muslim group, Israel’s envoy to US slams racism watchdog,” by Gavin Rabinowitz, Times of Israel, December 14, 2016:

Israel’s ambassador to the US launched a scathing attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center in a speech Tuesday, calling the American civil rights organization “defamers and the blacklisters.”

Ron Dermer was speaking at an award ceremony held Tuesday by the Center for Security Policy, a think tank which openly espouses anti-Islamic views and conspiracy theories.

The SPLC had urged Dermer to reject the invitation to be guest of honor, along with president of the Zionist Organization of America Morton Klein, at the Center for Security Policy’s annual Freedom Flame award.

The civil rights organization described the Center for Security Policy as a promoter of conspiracy theories. “In recent years the CSP has gone from a hawkish think tank on foreign affairs to a promoter of baseless conspiracy theories and groundless accusations,” it wrote in its Field Guide to Anti-Muslim Extremists, which included CSP head Frank Gaffney.

But Dermer instead blasted the SPLC for even having the field guide, noting that it included people like Daniel Pipes, who he called “one of the great scholars of the Middle East,” and former Dutch parliamentarian Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Somali-born Ali, a member of the Dutch Parliament from 2003 to 2006, has been quoted as making comments critical of Islam. Ali was raised in a strict Muslim family, but after surviving a civil war, genital mutilation, beatings and an arranged marriage, she renounced the faith in her 30s.

In 2014 Brandeis University rescinded a decision to award her an honorary degree, saying some of her previous comments were Islamophobic.

“Today, Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of the world’s great champions of freedom, pluralism and tolerance. And every self-respecting group that claims to value any of those things should be defending her not defaming her,” Dermer said.

“Yet in an Orwellian inversion of reality, a woman whose life is threatened every day by extremist Muslims is labeled by the SPLC an anti-Muslim extremist,” The ambassador said. “Have those who put Ayaan on that list no shame? Have they no decency?”

“Well, ladies and Gentlemen, I don’t stand with the defamers and the blacklisters. I stand with Ayaan Hirsi Ali. We all should stand with Ayaan Hirsi Ali,” Dermer said….

During his speech Dermer also defended Gaffney, the founder and president of CSP.

Gaffney was a top Pentagon official during the Reagan administration. He has made it his mission, he says, to expose creeping Islamism in the American establishment. He also has ties to conservative pro-Israel groups and websites.

“I have known Frank Gaffney for many years. And while I don’t agree with every single thing he says and believes, Frank is no hater and no bigot,” Dermer said….

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  1. Angemon says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Yet in an Orwellian inversion of reality, a woman whose life is threatened every day by extremist Muslims is labeled by the SPLC an anti-Muslim extremist,” The ambassador said. “Have those who put Ayaan on that list no shame? Have they no decency?

    Indeed.

  2. IQ al Rassooli says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 10:47 am

    I dare the SPLC (or any Muslim organization) the sum of $100,000 to refute the following by any of its so called ‘scholars of Islam’:

    Every single Muslim (those who believe in SHARIA) is the ENEMY of ever single human being on Earth who is NOT a Muslim called Kuffar/ Infidels (currently 80% of none Muslim humanity)

    ALSO

    Every single Muslim is a potential Mass Murderer the instant he/she decides that he/she is NOT Sharia compliant enough!

    Any challengers?

    IQ al Rassooli
    Kafir & Proud!

    • Dave says

      Dec 21, 2016 at 6:04 am

      True True
      And thanks for your books!

    • gravenimage says

      Dec 22, 2016 at 4:10 am

      Thank you, IQ al Rassooli.

      • IQ al Rassooli says

        Dec 22, 2016 at 5:21 am

        Thank you graven

        Wishing ALL the readers of JW

        A very MERRY XMAS

        & a

        HAPPY NEW YEAR

        IQ al Rassooli
        Kafir & Proud!

  3. ElderlyZionist says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Well said, that man.

    • Kay says

      Dec 21, 2016 at 10:39 am

      Yes. A breath of fresh air.

  4. jewdog says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I used to read the Times of Israel, but found it too left wing. In any case, I was banned after a few posts from posting. I deserved it, no doubt. SPLC = Southern Putz Libel Center

  5. DFD says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 11:21 am

    He asked: “…Have those who put Ayaan on that list no shame? Have they no decency?…”

    Answer, no, not one bit! Within the “teachings” of the school of Frankfurt, plus the Kalergi and the Hooten plan, the words decency and shame do not exist. Such esteemed qualities are unknown to the Frankfurters, Kalergians and Hootens. Correction: Not unknown but utterly alien.

  6. Benedict says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Why couldn’t Dermer include Spencer with Ali and Nawaz?

  7. Glenn Wilson says

    Dec 20, 2016 at 11:33 am

    Mark Potok of the SPLC should be the poster boy for pedophiles.

    • Henry says

      Dec 20, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      In a death cult the objective is to die for your faith and get the 77 virgins, etc., etc. Given the opportunity, each sect of so called Muslim entities would eventually go to mutual war against themselves, on this or that trivia. In the end there would be only 2 left, one would shoot the other and the remaining one would shoot himself. Recall, they MUST die a martyr. Brigette Gabriel has the full manual on this stuff.

  8. IQ al Rassooli says

    Dec 21, 2016 at 7:07 am

    I shall keep repeating this article for as long as Islam exists~

    CAN A MUSLIM BE A LOYAL AMERICAN?

    This article is for all those Politically Correct dim wits and their liberal retards. I hope that all those who LOVE their country to read it from start to finish and send it on to others. One can replace American with any other none Muslim nationality on Earth and the result is the same.

    To make sure readers appreciate how accurate it is, I challenge anyone – especially Nawaz – the sum of $100,000 to prove me wrong.

    Theologically – NO. . . Because his submission is only to Allah – originally the name of the supreme rock god of Pagan Arabia- and hence most definitely not the same as the God of Jesus, Moses or Abraham.

    Religiously – NO. . . Because no other religion is accepted by his Allah except Islam (Submission to Allah).

    Al Imran 3: 85 “If anyone desires a religion other than Islam (submission to Allah) never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost”

    Scripturally – NO. . . Because his allegiance is to Sharia based upon Muhammad’s Quran and Sunna.

    Textually – NO … Because Muhammad’s Quran is Hatemongering, Warmongering, Misogynist, Racist, Intolerant, Duplicitous, Hypocritical & hence UNGODLY.
    Geographically – NO. . . Because a Muslim bows in reverence to Mecca in Arabia, to which he turns in prayer five times a day.

    Socially – NO. . . Because his devotion to Islam forbids him from making friends with Christians and Jews ~

    Al Mai’da 5: 51 “O ye who believe! take not the Jews [Yahood] and the Christians [Nasara] for your friends and protectors: they are but friends and protectors to each other. And he amongst you that turns to them (for friendship) is of them…”

    Al Tauba 9: 29 “Fight [qatiloo] those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day nor hold that forbidden which hath been forbidden by Allah and His apostle nor acknowledge the religion of truth [ISLAM] (even if they are) of the People of the Book [Christians & Jews] until they pay the Jizya [onerous penalty for not being a Muslim] with willing submission and feel themselves humiliated”

    Loyally – NO … Because his allegiance is primarily to ALL other Muslims all over the globe.
    Ishaq:231 “Muslims are one ummah (community) to the exclusion of all men. Believers are friends of one another to the exclusion of all outsiders.”

    Politically – No. . . Because he must submit to the mullahs (spiritual Leaders), who teach equal opportunity HATRED for ALL those who are not followers of Muhammad (currently 80% of humanity called Ummat al Kuffar/ Nation of Infidels) as well as calls for the destruction of America, The Great Satan.

    Al Fath 48: 13 “And if any believe not in Allah and His Apostle We have prepared for those who reject Allah a Blazing Fire!”

    Domestically – No. . . Because he is instructed to marry up to four women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him

    Al Nisaa 4:34 “Men are the protectors and maintainers of women because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other and because they support them from their means. … As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct admonish them; refuse to share their beds; beat them …”
    Legally – No. . . Because he cannot accept the American Constitution as binding since it is not from Allah’s Sharia as well as he believes the Bible is corrupted.

    Culturally- NO… Because Muslims belong to a culture that prefers Death more than Life.

    Ibrahim 14: 3 “Those who love the life of this world more than the Hereafter who hinder (men) from the Path of Allah and seek therein something crooked: they are astray by a long distance”

    Constitutionally – No. . . Because Sharia is the nemesis of Democracy; it does not allow for freedoms of religion, expression or belief. Democracy and Islam is an oxymoron; a state of affairs that cannot possibly co-exist. Every Muslim government is either dictatorial, autocratic or theocratic and hence dysfunctional.

    Spiritually – No. . . Because the USA declares ‘one nation under God.’ The Christians’ God is loving and kind, while Allah is NEVER referred to as Heavenly father, nor is he ever called love in the Quran’s 99 excellent attributes.

    This is why American Muslims are so quiet and not speaking out about all the world wide atrocities allegedly committed by so called ‘radical’ Muslims.

    Not once has there been a major demonstration – whether in Europe or the USA – by the so called ‘silent majority’ Muslims expressing their revulsion at acts of terror committed by these alleged ‘radicals’ shouting out loud “NOT IN OUR NAME!”

    Muhammad said: SILENCE means CONSENT!

    Therefore, after much study and deliberation…. Perhaps Americans should be very suspicious of ALL MUSLIMS in their country.

    Muslims obviously cannot be both ‘good’ Muslims and good Americans. Call it what you will, these are the FACTS based entirely in chapter and verse upon their scripture.

    Americans had better believe it. The more who understand these realities, the better it will be for Americans and their future generations.

    This is NOT a clash of Civilizations but a clash of Beliefs.

    Footnote: Muslims have PUBLICLY and repeatedly declared their intention to destroy the USA from within.

    FREEDOM NEVER COMES FREE.

    IQ al Rassooli
    Kafir & Proud!

  9. The Political Oracle says

    Dec 21, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Warring Islam is a more fitting term and should be adapted in place of militant Islam.

  10. Guest says

    Dec 21, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    Every single word about the SPLC is true. They are liberals and liberals only want to take away our freedom.

  11. Pong says

    Dec 21, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    Is it PC, or influence of his democrat father?
    All moslems leaders agree that there is no such thing as “militant islam”. Islam is islam, full stop.
    With “the reformer” in Egypt, christians are in more difficult situation then Mubarak was in power.
    Mr Dermer, jihad is a pilar of Islam. How do you see its reformation. During your speach I was waiting when you are going to say, that islam is a religion of peace.
    You are right. The enemy should be called by its real name, otherwise it cannot be defeated. You didn’t called the enemy by name,, which is islam, you used euphemism and moslems will laugh at you.
    I have a news for you: islam has been reformed. ISIS, Saudi Arabia, Iran, all practice a reformed islam.
    You have a big career and, unfortunatly, likely go even higher, but a lefty comes out from you without any effort. I hope people in Israel will see through your PC garbage and stop your advancement in the ranks of government.
    The award you recieved is a mistake by people,who gave it to you. They will regret it soon enough.

  12. gravenimage says

    Dec 22, 2016 at 4:09 am

    Israel’s ambassador to US slams SPLC as “the defamers and the blacklisters”
    …………………….

    Very true.

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