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Exclusive: NSA pick McMaster told the National Defense University that “the Islamic State is not Islamic”

Feb 20, 2017 4:56 pm By Robert Spencer

President Trump has confirmed that retired Lt. General H.R. McMaster is his new choice to be his National Security Adviser.

Score one for the swamp. A source that has asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals has informed me that he was present in August 2014 when McMaster was the featured speaker for the President’s Lecture Series at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. McMaster addressed an assembly of all the students in the colleges of the National Defense, including the National War College, the College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy (formerly the Industrial College of the Armed Forces), and the others. There was, therefore, a large crowd, and multiple witnesses.

In his address, McMaster said flatly: “The Islamic State is not Islamic.”

Now, this was during the Obama regime, when that was the official policy of the U.S. government, but President Trump has repeatedly criticized his predecessor (and his 2016 election opponent) for not being willing to call the problem of jihad terror by its right name. Since he has become President, he has repeatedly reiterated his determination to eradicate “radical Islamic terrorism.” If McMaster genuinely holds the view that the Islamic State is not Islamic, then he is a disastrous pick as National Security Adviser, and will continue the willful ignorance of the Obama administration, hamstringing efforts to understand, and counter effectively, the motives and goals of the enemy.

If McMaster was stating his conviction and not just the party line, this would represent a victory for the compromised Republican establishment that is trying to neutralize Trump and keep the swamp from being drained. Say it ain’t so, General McMaster.

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  1. mortimer says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    If McMaster believes “The Islamic State is not Islamic”, then he is unfit for the job. Does McMaster know Islam or is he guessing about it? Does he think Caliph al Baghdadi is not ISLAMIC?

    Caliph Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, who is the ISIS chief and the caliph of the Islamic State, is apparently the first Islamic Studies PhD from a Muslim background who has no idea about Islam.
    Al-Baghdadi, who has obtained BA, MA and PhD degrees in Islamic studies from the Islamic University in Baghdad, has been condemned as a person who knows nothing about Islam, and as the head of an organization that has nothing to do with Islam.
    The professors from the Islamic University of Baghdad, however, do not agree. They taught the caliph and believe his credentials and doctrines are sound.
    “If a person who has a PhD in Islamic studies and does nothing but study the Islamic scriptures knows nothing about Islam, then who does?” questioned al-Baghdadi’s main teacher from the Islamic University, preferring to remain anonymous since the fatwa against ISIS and its chief puts his reputation into jeopardy.
    “The wine-sipping Muslims, those hedonistic adulterers will tell the world what true Islam is? Obama and Cameron know more about Islam than the faculty of Islamic studies at the Islamic University in Baghdad?” the professor bellowed with rage, while talking to a journalist.
    Another professor, who had t
    “He had this obsession with Islamic studies aught al-Baghdadi for his BA, said off the record that the ISIS caliph was an ardent student.. I used to tell him to go out and have some fun sometimes. But his idea of fun wasn’t too human friendly,” the professor said. “In any case he was a top student. One of the best I’ve ever had. Had the entire syllabus on his finger tips – to be honest, he knew more about Islamic studies than most of the professors.”
    “While you can question whether they are humans or not, there is no doubt that ISIS, including Abu Bakr (al Baghdadi), are indeed bona fide Muslims,” concluded the ISIS caliph’s PhD professor.

    • eagle says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 7:24 pm

      I completely agree, McMaster is too close to Obama. Be very careful with this guy. Vet this guy heavily. We need a real patriot that has no problem dealing with the Muslim problems of America.

      • Carmel says

        Feb 22, 2017 at 3:42 am

        Sources tell me to be vigilant with that guy and that USA doesn’t need a Natiional Security Adviser. Other agencies can do the job.

  2. mortimer says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    Correction: “Another professor, who had taught al Baghdadi said, ” “He had this obsession with Islamic studies aught al-Baghdadi for his BA, said off the record that the ISIS caliph was an ardent student.. I used to tell him to go out and have some fun sometimes. But his idea of fun wasn’t too human friendly,” the professor said. “In any case he was a top student. One of the best I’ve ever had. Had the entire syllabus on his finger tips – to be honest, he knew more about Islamic studies than most of the professors.”

    • davej says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      “Those wine-sipping Muslims, those hedonistic adulterers” . He went from wine to adultery in 2 seconds flat – do I sense another murderous fatwa coming on?

      “His idea of fun wasn’t too human friendly”. I’ll bet that’s true.

      To describe a group calling itself the Islamic State and trying to establish an Islamic Caliphate and headed by a Phd in Islamic studies as “not Islamic” is preposterous. We have been down that appeasement road before, it’s time to speak the truth.

      • Ned Kelly says

        Feb 21, 2017 at 4:33 pm

        This confirms my belief that TRUMPs organization has been infiltrated with people who intend to destroy him from within.

  3. Pong says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    Regardless of the reason for his statement, it is a huge stap back in fighting jihad. Very bad choice.

  4. john spielman says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    well I can only hope the NSA spies that read Jihad Watch will have General Mcmaster seek out help from Robert Spencer to teach him the real islam -which is ISIS!

    • DFD says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      I am sure that General Mcmaster knows perfectly well what Islam is and what ISIS is. Given his rank, and therefore preceeding education, given his previous positions…

      I kept on saying and keep on doing so:

      Purges, purges, purges!!!
      ====================

      And **very** serious ones at that.

      Same here in Europe, even if Le Pen, Wilders and the AfD should win, by continuing ‘playing by the rules’, they will lose. The institutions and media are so heavily infested, sorry, infiltrated/undermined, that replacements wont do much good – if any. What would you expect, when changing the brown fox for a red one?

      Those among our favored ones, such as Trump who actually has power AND weight, would do well asking for info on or about people… By long term bloggers such as Spencer/US, Bloggers and candidates such as Nikolaus Fest/Germany (Long time management of Bild Zeitung) and people of similar calibre or detailed know how, about the proponents of the mess.

      • Christianblood says

        Feb 20, 2017 at 7:23 pm

        DFD posted

        (..I kept on saying and keep on doing so: Purges, purges, purges!!!..)

        You are right. The ousting of Gen. Flynn was a Palace Coup. Please watch the lively discussion of how it went down and how Trump should stop it from happening again on the link below:

        • Angemon says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 7:16 am

          “Please watch the lively discussion of how it went down and how Trump should stop it from happening again on the link below: ”

          Oh, look, it’s the same Russian propaganda channel that, since Trump announced he’d run for Republican Presidential nominee, has been spewing the sort of anti-Trump propaganda that would be too insane for the likes of CNN – clearly, they have Trump’s best interests in mind and should be taken seriously… /sarc. off

          Here’s what RT had to say regarding Trump after he won the Presidential ellection

        • Angemon says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 8:12 am

          Also, lol @ RT calling it a coup when they were the first to call it a “retirement”:

          http://thehill.com/homenews/319369-russia-today-tweets-about-flynn-retirement

          Flynn gave incomplete information and mislead Pence on the content of his talks with Russian diplomats. There’s no coup or shadowy conspiracy behind this: regrettable as his departure is, Flynn was the architect of his own undoing.

      • Daniel Triplett says

        Feb 20, 2017 at 9:33 pm

        All 3 and 4-Stars are hand-picked, reviewed carefully, and approved (vetted) by the POTUS.

        This means all 3 and 4-Stars today share the Worldview of Obama.

        McMaster is a disastrous choice for America and Counter-jihad.

        • RichardL says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 12:54 am

          As a general rule, yours is a good one, but there are exceptions. On McMaster the jury is still out.

        • Daniel Triplett says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 5:58 am

          @RichardL

          Just listen to the man’s own words.

      • Christianblood says

        Feb 21, 2017 at 8:16 am

        Angemon

        Watch the “Cross Talk” discussion above on the Deep State’s war on Trump before you comment on it. It is only 24 interesting minutes which will pass very quickly! And remember you will NEVER hear such a frank, factual and enlightening discussion on the dump, politically-correct and uninformed MSM any where in the US or in the Western world. Here it is again, watch:

        • Angemon says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 8:38 am

          Christianblood posted:

          “Watch the “Cross Talk” discussion above on the Deep State’s war on Trump before you comment on it. ”

          Comprehension issues much? I didn’t comment on the video, dimwit – I rightfully pointed out that RT has been spreading anti-Trump propaganda for quite some time now (as I proved with a video of RT disparaging Trump), and that trying to pass as defenders of Trump is laughable. And I don’t need someone explaining me why Flynn left when he himself admitted he gave incomplete information to Pence.

          “And remember you will NEVER hear such a frank, factual and enlightening discussion on the dump, politically-correct and uninformed MSM any where in the US or in the Western world.”

          Funny, I thought the video you were linking to came from RT America, which is based in… Washington, USA. In any case, calling a RT panel “frank, factual and enlightening” is like calling a sunni-shia religious discussion “frank, factual and enlightening” – in both cases, there’s a core set of beliefs that is not up for discussion, and the only “discussion” revolves around minor details that toe the line of what they believe to begin with. Sunnis behead gays while shias hang them, but both agree that gays are to be killed. Saudis enforce the burqa while Iranians enforce the hijab, but both agree that women have to adhere to a “modesty” dress code. Those are not discussions, those are echo chambers that do nothing but cement and strengthen already existing views and biases by filtering out any opposition.

          But by all means, let me know when RT decides to take on, for example, Ibn Warraq on the subject of “Why the West is Best”. Or is such a viewpoint not allowed in the discussions you call “frank, factual and enlightening”?

  5. jihad3tracker says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    GET THE TYPING FINGERS GOING ! Contact your own Republican federal and state senators and representatives. REGIONAL DISTRICT OFFICES ARE BETTER TO EMAIL THAN THE INSANELY BUSY WASHINGTON DC ONES.

    And, to be sure you are not put into the crackpot-loony cubbyhole of wackos who probably plague the staffers, I suggest a phone call timed for a non-hectic slot (maybe 1 PM to 3 PM their time, in the middle of the week).

    Ask for the chief of staff — not some overworked young intern. Let him know the subject of what you will write about, and INCLUDE THE VERY BEST LINKS REGARDING ISLAM’S TRUE ESSENCE AND AGENDA.

    Of course, Robert Spencer’s posts here at Jihad Watch are among FIRST CHOICES FOR INCLUSION. We are not able to change President Trump’s mind on whom to select, but if enough of us educate the still clueless Republicans in Congress, they in turn could have get McMaster learn how wrong he is about ISIS.

  6. no_one says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    Trump is not doing well lately. The labor secretary favors H1B workers. The new general is unaware of islam. The executive order was stopped. Not well at all, but Hillary would be still worse.

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 5:54 pm

      Agreed. I knew there would be set backs–although this one is especially disturbing. Still better than Hillary Clinton, though.

      • M says

        Feb 20, 2017 at 6:41 pm

        A monkey throwing feces would be better than Hilary… so…

  7. marina says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    Let’s hope the general has come round and did some research on pisslam.

  8. Kiel says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    It seems to be the first really wrong step President Trump has taken. If Donald Trump is attacked insidiously by various high placed individuals it will be the hill up the next four years.

  9. Wellington says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    If McMaster really does believe what he said about ISIS not being Islamic, then he is indeed a potential disaster since continued exculpation of Islam, to put it in Old West American terms, favors the bad guys and not the good guys. Were the great director, John Ford, still around, I’m sure he could make a fine movie around this “theme.”

    Bottom line: All of Islam is rotten. Even Trump I don’t think gets this. He may intuitively “get it” but not knowledgeably so. Both forms of comprehension about Islam, however, are needed. Matters are still very fluid and I would suggest that Trump is “merely” a step in the right direction, which is a good thing no doubt, but only a first step. A man of Winston Churchill’s quality and knowledge would be the “next step” for America. Anyone know of such a person out there, which would require as well great political savvy, waiting in the wings?

    Damn, Islam still has America and the West by the balls, though kudos to Trump for somewhat realizing this. Right now, he’s the best freedom has going for it.

    Time, however, to cut the balls off of Islam. Totally. No metaphorical testicles left. I’m talking complete castration here. Now there’s a thought for you. A pleasant and necessary one I would argue.

  10. overman says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:36 pm

    So Trump picks a guy who jumped off his roof about a year ago, wearing home-made wings – almost killing himself. Something most sane ppl wouldn’t do. And this idiot is now in charge of National Security – hmm!!
    This vid shows him doing it.

    Gen. H.R. McMaster Injured After Leaping Off Roof Wearing Homemade Wings:

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      I presume this is satire…still, seems quite apt.

      • overman says

        Feb 20, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        Yeah, lol, it’s difficult to tell with morons.

        • Frank Courtney says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 6:26 am

          Yeah, more lol. It’s difficult to tell these days given the present state of the MSM.

  11. gravenimage says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    Exclusive: NSA pick McMaster told the National Defense University that “the Islamic State is not Islamic”
    ……………………

    Well, *this* is depressing.

    • Screeminmeeme says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Very very very disappointing.

  12. Terry says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:00 pm

    The general was in the military, at the time of the speech.

    The President is the Commander In Chief.

    The general does not (or, should not) speak his mind. (Note: General Douglas MacArthur/Pres. Harry Truman –Korean War).

    The general has to obey the president’s LAWFUL ORDERS.

    The Obama line was- the general-like a good officer, repeats it.

    Might not satisfy the purist here, but I am sure that the general wanted to protect his job ( and 30 or so years in the military) and his pension. And it was not a public speech. And- the source-someone with knowledge of it–etc.

    Not very convincing to me.

    • Wellington says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 6:05 pm

      You comment is not convincing, especially the one about purists. Understand, you could be right, but McMaster not inspiring should not be dismissed as some “purist” mistake. Hope you get my drift.

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      The idea that a general would have to lie and say that the Islamic State is not Islam or else be stripped of his rank, drummed out of the service, and lose his pension is pretty questionable. Things are not that far gone here–even under Obama.

      More likely that he is just clueless about Islam, as are so many–including some in the military.

      • no_one says

        Feb 20, 2017 at 6:30 pm

        Lets hope he said those thing just to keep his job. Otherwise 0 would fire him.

        • gravenimage says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 8:47 pm

          Really? You would rather that McMaster is a dishonest, craven tool than that he is honestly ignorant? Not me.

      • M says

        Feb 20, 2017 at 6:47 pm

        Are you serious? Obama fired *MANY* generals and replaced them lap-dogs.

        • gravenimage says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 8:50 pm

          Obama fired generals from several positions–he did not, to my knowledge, have them stripped of their rank, drummed out of the service, and have them lose their pensions.

          If you have information to the contrary, I would be interested in seeing it.

        • Daniel Triplett says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 9:03 pm

          @gravenimage

          Gen Stanley McChrystal comes to mind.

          http://www.biography.com/people/stanley-mcchrystal-578710#controversy-and-resignation

        • Daniel Triplett says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 9:05 pm

          Although I don’t believe he lost his pension.

        • gravenimage says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 9:22 pm

          Yes, Daniel–McChrystal was likely pressured to resign, and replaced with the witless Petraeus.

          But–as I noted–he maintained his rank, and I don’t believe he lost his pension.

          Right now, he is teaching a graduate course in leadership at Yale.

          Sometimes it is prudent to somewhat tailor how you phrase things for the audience–including the boss–but over all I respect people who stand up for their beliefs.

        • Daniel Triplett says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 11:18 pm

          @gravenimage

          McChrystal admitted he voted for Obama.

          As I often say, all 3 and 4-Stars are hand-picked and vetted by the POTUS. That’s why McChrystal was in charge in the first place.

          But the realities of war and the influence of the non-3 and 4-Stars surrounding him in combat finally caught up to him, and he realized what a fool his CINC really was.

          Interesting side-note: During his first 6-months in office, Obama had just ONE 20-minute conversation with his Afghanistan War Commander.

        • Daniel Triplett says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 11:20 pm

          @gravenimage

          And my gosh, I didn’t realize what a Dhimmi fool Patreaus was until Robert recently articulated his incompetence.

  13. davej says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    Trump’s sloppiness with the facts and lack of organization is why we went from Michael Flynn, who has written a book on how to defeat Islam, to this guy, who thinks the Islamic State is not Islamic. It’s also why the travel ban was overturned – it affected people who had already been vetted, held green cards or were in transit.

    Trump is correct about Islam and this is finally an opportunity to do something about it but unless he can improve his effectiveness we will end up going backwards and the media will act as if the threat has been disproven..

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      Yes–Trump has some good instincts, but is inconsistent and has some dangerous gaps in his knowledge.

  14. vlparker says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Who is advising Trump on these picks? First Harwood and now McMasters. Someone is giving him these names. Whoever is doing the vetting needs to be replaced.

  15. Papa Whiskey says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    McMaster wrote an excellent book on how LBJ, et al. got us into the Vietnam quagmire.Well worth a read, and indicates that he is a worthy choice.

    https://www.amazon.com/Dereliction-Duty-Johnson-McNamara-Vietnam/dp/0060929081/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1487632113&sr=1-1&keywords=hr+mcmaster

    • PRCS says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      His failure to inform himself–before expressing his understanding of Islam–is a dereliction of duty.

      • Terry says

        Feb 21, 2017 at 8:16 pm

        He is informed. Read my post -and also-as I mentioned twice.

        That is one (or part of one) sentence-out of a presentation. By “someone who was present”.

        Like (my view,) secret sources; “people who know”, “people who were there”- but no names.

        And, he was active army- (sill is, i believe) so, had to follow orders.

        • gravenimage says

          Feb 21, 2017 at 8:55 pm

          I don’t believe any general is forced to say that ISIS is not Islamic. Even keeping silent would be better than deliberately spewing dangerous falsehoods.

  16. Angemon says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    If McMaster was stating his conviction and not just the party line

    Unfortunately for now, there doesn’t seem to be a sure way to tell.

  17. ploome says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:34 pm

    We need a National Security Adviser, lets see how long he lasts.

  18. Voytek Gagalka says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    That certainly needs clarification during hearings. I hope there will be some courageous senators around to drill this clueless (about Islam) general and perhaps educate him in the process.

    • Congressional junkie says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      NSA doesn’t require Senate confirmation.

    • Clearsighted says

      Feb 20, 2017 at 7:54 pm

      There are no hearings for National Security Advisor. The Senate has no say in this appointment.

  19. abad says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    McMaster is a bad choice, obviously easily manipulated by the liberal elite/media and unable to do his own thinking.

    That is a grave concern.

  20. Steve Klein says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 6:47 pm

    Where in the heck are the president’s advisers? Sebastian Gorka, Walid Phares, Stephen Bannon, where are these people for God’s sake?

    • PRCS says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      Gorka thinks the Saudis are “the good Muslims”, and Phares always avoids telling the ugly truth about Islam.

  21. Steve Klein says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    The president is giving way to the Islamophilic (Islam-loving) media. He bowing. He is not strong enough to withstand the constant, daily assaults.

  22. Steve Klein says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh says when Trump is under assault, he doubles down. Limbaugh is wrong. This president backs off. He is not standing his ground.

    A man who stands his ground, appoints a National Security Adviser who says, ISIS is representative of authentic Islam.

    • Debi Brand says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 3:43 am

      “A man who stands his ground, appoints a National Security Adviser who says, ISIS is representative of authentic Islam.”

      Yup.

  23. C T says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    If he meant, “true Islam rejects all the ahadith (Sayings) that make it impossible for people to leave Islam,” then he’s right and it’s a smart statement.
    We need someone who will say that the Sunni-accepted “Sayings” (and probably the Shi’a ones, too) are apostasy from Islam. I don’t like the Quran (I’m a Christian), but it’s possible to have a peaceful world if the only accepted versions of Islam allow apostasy, and the Quran straight-out disallows coercion in religion.

    • ECAW says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 4:18 am

      CT – You refer to 2:256 which appears to flat out disallow coercion in religion. So it does but there are other items in the Koran which appear to contradict it.

      Firstly, the very next verse says that unbelievers will burn in hell. So the pair together say “There is no compulsion in religion but if you don’t believe in me I’m going to burn you forever”. Nice.

      Secondly, 2:256 is considered by Muslim scholars to be abrogated by 9:5, the one about slaying the idolaters. Better not be an idolater!

      Thirdly, religion might not have been compulsory (at least for Jews and Christians…pagans another matter) but the jizya was! Not exactly coercion but perhaps a gentle encouragement.

      As for you Koran-only approach, you are the first Koran-only Christian I have come across. What are the chances of getting Muslims to abandon the hadiths, They are as important as the Koran since most of the Sunnah comes from them, including the five pillars. How would Islam survive if its followers didn’t even know how to pray?

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      The Qur’an itself is hideously violent. Without the Hadiths, you might avoid a handful of horrors like stoning, but that’s about it. And there is still the Sira–the life of the “perfect man” Muhammed, as well.

      And there are very few Qur’an-only Muslims, in any case, so this is pretty theoretical. In practice, very few Muslims reject the Hadiths.

  24. Sam says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Robert, please give us some good news man!

    Anyone saying “Islamic State is not Islamic” will continue as Obama did: Protecting Islam.

    I am not going to get depressed but Islam is winning again, it seems.

  25. underbed cat says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    Just heard, Russian Ambassador Churkin has passed away in NYC. Add to that the insanity of the Iranian treaty, throw in the North Korea missile show and now this news, how bad can it get. It really seems now it was an intentional move to discredit Flynn, to undermine his position by the left/ muslim media advocates and to frame a nefarious contact by Flynn. They certainly are working hard to do so, and it appears instead of trying to repair relationships and work towards ending islamic terror (that they do not acknowledge) appear to be not interested. I guess we can only hope the new appointee found a informed professor at his university. The silencing of facts by sharia law and the old political pressure of Obama, to frame the religion as peaceful is continuous. vlparker I agree that the names he is getting and the sources are curious. If the new NSA does not get a accurate picture of the enemy, and the doctrine they follow, or actually reads the doctrine with experts to advise who are not constrained by political correctness, we are in a mess again……we need good news.

  26. RCCA says

    Feb 20, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    In 2014 Flynn was being pushed out for his views on Islamic terrorism. McMaster, a few years younger was not ready to retire, imo.

    I’m not sure why some people keep thinking that Trump is stupid and would pick someone who does not agree with him on the threat of “radical Islamic terrorism,” but I’m not worried about this pick.

  27. Baucent says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 12:16 am

    Some are over reacting I feel. 2014 was a different era, it was not PC to equate the Islamic State with Islam. He’s a smart guy, there are others in Trumps team that have a very clear understanding of the nature of the Jihad. Steve Bannen and Dr Gorka are a couple of examples. Public statements from military people often are aimed also at not offending key allies, like some of the muslim nations they co-operate with. Happens all the time in wars, note the co-operation with the Soviet Union in WW2 for the single purpose of defeating Germany.

  28. don vito says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 1:14 am

    Gen Flynn, keep your phone on and charge up 24/7. The President may be calling, just remember you may read about what you told the President in the WP the next day.

  29. Rufolino says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 3:07 am

    Given Trump’s stated determination to stamp out Isis, it is inconceivable that he would knowingly appoint a Nat. Security Head who fundamentally disagreed with him.

    If Mc Master did indeed say that Isis is un-Islamic, it appears pretty safe to assume this was a politically-motivated comment, intended for the previous administration.

    We hope so.

  30. kessler says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Disturbing and depressing news, but it’s early days and based on hearsay.
    Let’s see where he stands now that Trump is in charge – no more need to hide your true intent under political correctness.

  31. Troybeam says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Our elected officials have been brainwashed by CAIR and other like groups that WE THE PEOPLE who have taken the time to learn and read Islam’s books:Koran, Reliance of the Traveller: Islamic Sacred Law aka sharia understand the motives and desire of Islam to destroy our nation from within using our laws and the first amendment to gain strength in their movement. WAKE UP AMERICA: Europe is the picture of what America will become if we do nothing to stop Islam in its track.

    Refugee supporter think of this: we have laws that prevent people from coming into America for a reason: one of the reasons is what these refugees bring with them:DISEASES that have no cure, STD’s that have no response to antibiotics, culture differences especially when these refugees do not assimilate into our culture but create enclaves to continue to live as they had in their own nations from where they come from. So think about that for a moment, think about what your children can get from these people or yourself. Think about the financial cost of supporting people who refuse to work knowing they get free money, housing from the TAX payer, yes that you.

  32. tony46 says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 9:44 am

    “Cursed is who trust in men”
    Jeremiah 17:5
    ….I am learning it very fast lately.

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      Don’t give up yet. I don’t believe God wants you to despair.

  33. Terry says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    I was reading, on another site, about the General, when he was in charge in Iraq.

    HE IS KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ISLAM.

    He ( the general) read up on Islam, the Sunni and Shia’s beliefs, how they differ,etc.

    Using that ( which might have been a part of his reference-as the one line that “someone who was there said he said”- which i give as much credence to as “unnamed sources” etc) he might have meant something else.

    One sentence (or part of a sentence) from a speech does not mean that is the person’s entire thoughts.

    Go back to the primaries and the election. The media would take a few words out of a speech that Trump gave- and the words made no sense. That could ( again, my view) be part of the problem here.

    My views.

  34. schutzhund says

    Feb 21, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    ONE, I REPEAT, ONE ANONYMOUS SOURCE? Give me a break, sounds like fake news.

    • gravenimage says

      Feb 21, 2017 at 9:08 pm

      Robert Spencer notes that this address was given before a large crowd and multiple witnesses.

      • schutzhund says

        Feb 21, 2017 at 10:00 pm

        Noted–yet where are they? Were any of them tracked down?

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