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Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at State Department

May 28, 2017 12:18 am By Robert Spencer

This may signal an end to nearly two decades of Islamopandering. If it weren’t for international jihad terrorism, there would never have been these government Ramadan observances, which are an effort to show Muslims that we really aren’t that bad, so please don’t kill us. These events are a result of the analysis that places the blame for jihad terrorism on U.S. foreign policy, rather than upon Islam’s jihad doctrine. If the Trump administration really ends them, the establishment media will howl, as this Reuters report demonstrates, but those who have long advocated a realistic approach to the jihad threat should take heart.

“Exclusive: Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at State Department,” by Yeganeh Torbati, Reuters, May 27, 2017:

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has declined a request to host an event to mark Islam’s holy month of Ramadan, two U.S. officials said, apparently breaking with a bipartisan tradition in place with few exceptions for nearly 20 years.

Since 1999, Republican and Democratic secretaries of state have nearly always hosted either an iftar dinner to break the day’s fast during Ramadan or a reception marking the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of the month, at the State Department.

Tillerson turned down a request from the State Department’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs to host an Eid al-Fitr reception as part of Ramadan celebrations, said two U.S. officials who declined to be identified because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

According to an April 6 memo seen by Reuters, the office – which typically initiates such events – recommended that Tillerson hold an Eid al-Fitr reception.

His rejection of the request suggests there are no plans this year for any high-profile Ramadan function at the State Department. The month of fasting and prayer for Muslims gets under way in many countries on Saturday.

When asked by Reuters to comment on Tillerson declining a request to host an Eid al-Fitr event in July for Ramadan, a State Department spokesperson said:

“We are still exploring possible options for observance of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the month of Ramadan. U.S. ambassadors are encouraged to celebrate Ramadan through a variety of activities, which are held annually at missions around the world.”

Muslim activists have accused President Donald Trump’s administration of having an unfriendly attitude toward Islam, encapsulated by its attempts to ban citizens of several Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

The administration says that while it strongly opposes Islamist militants, it has no quarrel with Islam. Aides point to Trump’s visit this month to Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam where he addressed the leaders of more than 50 Muslim countries, as evidence of that.

Members of Congress, Muslim civil society and community leaders, diplomats from Muslim countries and senior U.S. officials usually attend the State Department Ramadan event, a symbol of the U.S. government’s diplomatic efforts with Muslim countries and people.

If Tillerson avoids hosting one this year, that could send a message “that it is not as important to this administration to engage with Muslims,” said former U.S. diplomat Farah Pandith, who served in the Bush and Obama administrations and helped plan Ramadan events at the White House and State Department.

Tillerson issued a statement on Friday to mark the start of Ramadan, which he called “a month of reverence, generosity, and self-reflection.”

“Most importantly, it is a cherished time for family and friends to gather and give charity to those who are less fortunate,” he said.

PAST RAMADANS

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright started the tradition 18 years ago of America’s top diplomat hosting a public event for Ramadan, a lunar month.

The secretary of state of the time usually gives remarks there on the meaning of Ramadan.

In April, the State Department’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs made a request to Tillerson’s office that he deliver remarks at an Eid al-Fitr reception this year, and suggested a two-week range of dates in July. The event would serve to “highlight State Department initiatives and the importance of Muslim engagement,” the memo said….

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  1. Leefromoz says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:34 am

    “If it weren’t for international jihad terrorism, there would never have been these government Ramadan observances, which are an effort to show Muslims that we really aren’t that bad, so please don’t kill us”

    Perhaps Ramadan observances could be replaced with an annual Mafia Respect & Inclusion Dinner – a beautifully catered, black-tie event, designed to minimize organized crime through embracing diverse cultures. If Mafia Dons see that we respect them, they’ll naturally be less likely to infect our societies with crime, and more enthusiastic about getting regular jobs at local factories or pizzerias.

    • Debi Brand says

      May 28, 2017 at 2:04 am

      Excellent idea, L-f. Excellent.

      What’s more, may I suggest (given, a bit of Latino blood running in my veins) we do likewise for MS-13–to say little, if nothing at all, of Don El Chapo and compadres.

    • Creole Gumbo says

      May 28, 2017 at 6:15 am

      Good point.

    • Stan says

      May 28, 2017 at 6:59 am

      Excellent thoughts and well put. I am heading to the local ms13 uinion hall in East Oakland to get the ball rolling.

      • Debi Brand says

        May 29, 2017 at 2:21 am

        Excellent Stan.

        Likely not a bad idea to go carry, minimally, oh, say, a stiletto, perchance brass knuckles, and of course, a sidearm; as stated, they really are really, really nice people. Just, as is so with Muhammad’s ummah, unfairly misjudged by their actions.

        Vaya con Dios, amigo mio.

      • Paul Wheeler says

        May 29, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Let us know when (if) you get back:-)

    • Benedict says

      May 28, 2017 at 8:06 am

      Intimidation breeds visible “respect” and invisible contempt at the same time.
      Islam should be met with visible contempt and disrespect of all powers that be, because there is nothing in this religion of puppets and parrots that commands otherwise.

      • Jim says

        May 28, 2017 at 8:55 am

        The one true Lord says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7

      • Debi Brand says

        May 29, 2017 at 2:23 am

        Amen, B.

    • Don Foss says

      May 28, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      Ahhh…Ramadan, which the ISIS media arm just reminded pious Muslims, “”So when the sacred months have passed away, then slay the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them captive and besiege them and lie in wait for them in every ambush, then if they repent and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, leave their way free to them.” Qur’an 9:5

    • pandainc says

      May 28, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      And don’t forget the inclusion of top leaders in MS-13.

      • Debi Brand says

        May 28, 2017 at 3:46 pm

        Roger, the best of the best–as are, according to “Allah’s Messenger,” the mujihadun the best of the believers.

  2. Don McKellar says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:36 am

    The worshipers of the Moon God and their hopelessly ignorant enablers must be furious. How dare they not embrace and host an event marking a month of terror and murder of infidels for those moslems desperate to show their piety? Do they want moslem jihadis mad at them? After all the good will the jihadis have shown, and this is the gratitude they get.

    • mortimer says

      May 28, 2017 at 8:41 am

      Ramadan is called the MONTH OF JIHAD, VICTORIES and CONQUEST.

      Presumably, such victories will be AGAINST the US.

      Why should Americans celebrate a month of struggle against themselves?

      Obama espoused the Leftist culture of MASOCHISM. Most Leftists are secret masochists.

      • Paul Wheeler says

        May 29, 2017 at 5:00 pm

        What are you talking about?????

        Where is any data supporting your claim?

        Given their behavior towards lovers of freedom and personal liberty I had always pegged them as sadists.

        Evidence for your accusation still would be nice.

  3. somehistory says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:39 am

    The very people …besides the moslums themselves…who try to do these things and whine and fuss when refused, are the same people who cry about “separation of church and state” when anything regarding Jesus or the Holy God of the Bible is mentioned

    The time of special war upon all in a blood-thirsty tradition begun by the nobody murderer and raper of children of the desert, has no place in any of the government “of the people”.”for the people” and “by the people” who are the targets of the moslums who celebrate by murdering many around the world.

    • StacyGirl says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:13 pm

      Well said.

  4. Relieved Patriot says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:42 am

    It’s about time.

  5. Relic says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:46 am

    • Benedict says

      May 28, 2017 at 6:03 am

      What is this stupid and bizarre video doing here? Trying to propel visitors and readers toward Islam?

      • JawsV says

        May 28, 2017 at 7:40 am

        What’s with the Taylor Swift video? I’d rather not watch it so if someone can explain.

        • Oliver says

          May 28, 2017 at 8:56 am

          Who is Taylor Swift?

  6. JAR says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:52 am

    Maybe Tillerson simply wants to make sure the WH doesn’t become a casualty of the Ramadan Bombathon?

    • Michael says

      May 28, 2017 at 1:49 am

      lol … self preservation at the WH …! no kidding, though. who’s to say one of these peaceful fellows doesn’t come fully equipped with all kinds of neat things that blow up??

    • Michael says

      May 28, 2017 at 1:51 am

      lol … and probably true! “Look, these sons of bitches want to blow US up! maybe this peaceful gathering isn’t such a good idea!”

  7. Manny says

    May 28, 2017 at 1:11 am

    What a great term, “Islamopandering”! I will have to use it myself.

    • salim says

      May 28, 2017 at 5:36 am

      I liked it too but may prefer “islamophilia”.
      The success of forcing Islamic terms/ language, Ramadan, its culture and Eid on non Muslims is a definite sign of an Islamic takeover that is succeeding.

      I may point out that communal Iftar( breaking the fast) is not required in Islam. It was propagated in the last two or three decades only, ditto the communal street prayers. The justification is to practice “Al jahr” (opposite of secrecy) when Muslims power reaches the required threshold. Mohammed and his group practiced Islam secretly in Mecca until Omar joined them and demanded to practice openly, to challenge the Meccans. Omar was a physically strong man.

      The other points that confirm the Islamic takeover is the fact that we use so many Islamic terms forced on the society by media. many words were given new meanings because because the propagation was by Asian Muslims, not Arabs:

      Iftar: means breakfast, now used to mean the evening meal in Ramadan
      madrasa: means any school, now used to mean islamic school.
      jihad: means struggle, now used to mean holy struggle.
      hijab: means total barrier, now used to mean hair cover.

      On the other hand, How much do we know about the terms/ practices of Hindus and Buddhism ? Very little because those groups do not intend to take over.

    • CogitoErgoSum says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Islamonausea is a great term too. It’s something that seems to be affecting more and more people …….. maybe even Tillerson?

  8. Warren Raymond says

    May 28, 2017 at 1:21 am

    Hopefully Trump doesn’t have any of these Islamopandering gorge feasts in the white house either.

  9. Michael says

    May 28, 2017 at 1:53 am

    Tillerson issued a statement on Friday to mark the start of Ramadan, which he called “a month of reverence, generosity, and self-reflection.”

    “Most importantly, it is a cherished time for family and friends to gather and give charity to those who are less fortunate,” he said.

    I think he forgot mention a full month to plan jihad. As far as charity, I think that consists of bombs and other paraphernalia ‘given’ to us less fortunate dhimmi and non-believers.

    A full month to plan and execute. What a deal. If only our government sequestered themselves for a month to map out the plan to destroy Islam.

    • JawsV says

      May 28, 2017 at 7:44 am

      Yeah, I wish Rex had refrained from those idiotic statements. It’s all a bunch of BS. If Moslems had any genuine “self-reflection” they’d all be leaving Islam en masse and converting to Christianity.

      • CogitoErgoSum says

        May 28, 2017 at 12:07 pm

        Islam could never be described as “the thinking man’s religion.”

    • Oliver says

      May 28, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Perhaps the Sunnis will make loads of bombs and use them to kill Hezbollah and Iranian shits.

  10. Debi Brand says

    May 28, 2017 at 2:10 am

    “As far as charity, I think that consists of bombs and other paraphernalia ‘given’ to us less fortunate dhimmi and non-believers.”

    Indeed, courtesy of “those who believe.”

  11. BLC says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:11 am

    Good for Tillerson. Stop the pandering!

  12. Asif Iqbal says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:13 am

    Perfect decision and should be followed by other governments of the world. Islam should not be considered as the only religion of the world. People many non Muslims try to appease Muslim community but it will not help. Just keep religion aside for a better world.

  13. Baucent says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:32 am

    “there would never have been these government Ramadan observances, which are an effort to show Muslims that we really aren’t that bad, so please don’t kill us.”

    Yep, that pretty much sums it up Mr Spencer. But this is a good sign that Tillerson has his own mind and may be a useful counter to security advisor McMaster.

  14. Pal says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:33 am

    Will ever Saudi, Egyptian etc authorities commence regularly hosting any “Christ” event at their “white houses”?

    • Terry says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:03 am

      Pal–Egypt might not have a Christ event- but give him credit.

      After Libyans killed 29 Coptics, he bombed Libya.

      • Raja says

        May 28, 2017 at 11:40 am

        Terry, By the way he bombed Libya because he is not dependent on oil money but dole outs from others. Come oil money all the hard core Islam comes to the fore. You name them you have them. Wahabism,Salafism and so on.

        He is lucky to have survived assassination by leftists and other treacherous Western leaders.

        Lone bird in the tree?

        • Terry says

          May 28, 2017 at 3:38 pm

          Raja– do you think (I do not know the answer) that since the great (sarc) Hillary R Clinton had Khadaffi (numerous spellings) murdered, and Libya has been in a war– that they even have a functioning oil system (let alone government)?

          Whatever else- Khadaffi had large reserves and (more or less) peace. Whatever I have seen or heard And anarchy since is war. If it is kept on their soil, and all Muslims killing Muslims, not an issue, in my view

  15. Janakiraman Rajalakshmi says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:43 am

    Good news at last. President Trump is the best thing that has happened to America.

    Learn from India to know how appeasing in any form CANNOT change the muslims’ terrorism & antagonism towards all non muslims.

    India has excessive number of politicians each vying to appease muslims donning skull caps & hosting Iftar parties. This only ensures all the appeasing politicians stay alive . And are voted to power.

    Whereas Hindus serving in Indian Army , Navy & Hindus serving as Police Officers continue to get killed by naxalites & muslims. Both enjoy the support of communists of India & useless media.

    • Terry says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:04 am

      The US, France, Britain & Germany ALSO have politicians kissing Muslim ass for votes.

  16. Benedict says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:47 am

    Quoting Dr. Mohamed:
    “Stomach pain is one of the most frequent admissions to any hospital department but especially during Ramadan, when it dramatically increases due to overeating.”

    Quoting myself:
    Ramadan is an exercise in self-indulgence. The appetites that built up during the fast are just postponed and satisfied with greater pleasure and extravagance when the sun sets. Ramadan is nothing but institutionalized hypocrisy. But what else could you expect from the religion of duplicity? So when the Lunatic Month is over be prepared for intensified atrocities!
    And you can be sure that governments all over the world will be on highest alert when Ramadan ends; that’s how much they trust Muslim “reverence, generosity, and self-reflection” — and not without reason:

    Qur’an:
    “And when the sacred months have passed, then kill the polytheists wherever you find them and capture them and besiege them and sit in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they should repent, establish prayer, and give zakah, let them [go] on their way. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.”

    • Carolyne says

      May 28, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      I believe ths is the holiday when Muslim countries cruelly sacrifice animals in the streets until the streets run with blood. A Muslim acquaintance told me that when he was a child he had a pet lamb which followed him everywhere he went and the lamb really loved him. Come Ramadan, his family sacrificed that lamb. I asked him if it upset him. He said, “No, I was tired of that lamb.” To me it would be like killing my dog Charlie who has been my friend and companion for twelve years. Muslims have no heart.

  17. Pam Stein says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:00 am

    “Tradition” isn’t a dinner that’s been held for 20 yrs. Which BTW was started by Hillary Clinton, the original Muslim appeaser.
    “Tradition ” is the 200+ yrs BEFORE that.
    Ramadan is NOT our culture. We are not an Islamic society, we’re not going to ever be an Islamic society, so why the hell would we have a Ramadan dinner?
    Get over it, there’s no dinner. But rejoice, Trump’s taken the restriction off the refugee program. We get MORE MUSLIMS.

  18. Jayell says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:08 am

    Was there ever an official event anywhere in the world to mark the beginning and end of Lent in the Christian calendar (I suppose that’s the nearest equivalent to Ramadan)? No? So, why was any kind of Ramadan (or Eid) event ever considered in the first place? This whole thing seems to go along with the whole kind of islamopandering (yes, what a good term that is!!) business where (for example) employees were pressured into not eating their sandwiches at work during Ramadan in case it upset their muslim colleagues, schools being made to consider altering exam timetables in order not to disadvanrage muslim students during Ramadan, etc. etc. Never any mention of the fact that muslims in the northern hemisphere who are fasting during the long summer days are a danger to others where their jobs require constant alertness; e.g., a train crash just outside Paddington station in London a few years back was put down to a muslim driver jumping a red signal because he wasn’t in a fit state to do his job at the time. So where does that put muslim taxi drivers and bus drivers (when they’re not disrupting the schedules by getting out their prayer mats in the middle of the road when they should be doing their jobs properly)? Even worse, how many muslim air-traffic controllers are on the job when they’re not up to it? Or would temporarily suspending them for the sake of passenger safety be deemed ‘islamophobic’?

    • Terry says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:08 am

      Jayell–Jews fast on Yom Kippur. (There are other fast days also, but of a lesser importance).

      JEWS WHO WANT TO FAST, take the day off from work. My family had a friend (Jewish) who was with the New York Police Dept. he would swap with Christians-he would take off Yom Kippur, they would cover for him, he would work Christmas Day, or Easter Sunday or any Christian holiday they wanted off.

      The hierarchy was fine with this. I have a friend in charge of something with computers for a huge multi-national. Does the same.

      Muslims could do it-if they wanted to.

  19. Will Richards says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:10 am

    How refreshing to have a President and team with balls…and American balls at that! It is islam and its vile teachings that are at the centre of jihad, rape culture, intolerance, and violence, not many individual muslims, and so to celebrate any aspect of it at the government level gives an entirely confusing message, and not one that most non muslim Americans, or Brits, or other non muslims want to see

  20. Warren says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:30 am

    Ramadan is nonsense, it’s just an opportunity for Muslims to stuff their faces with food nothing more. Muslims kill more people in the month of Ramadan than any other month so not having that in the White House is a good thing. Islam is total nonsense if you know the history of this barbaric sex and death cult. They are right not to entertain this foolisness Islam has no place in western society. Islam is only for the backward and the very very stupid.

  21. Aussie Infidel says

    May 28, 2017 at 5:21 am

    The administration says that “while it strongly opposes Islamist militants, it has no quarrel with Islam.”

    Where do they think Islamist militants get their motivation for violence against kafirs? From Ali Barber and the Forty Thieves? IT’S THE IDEOLOGY, STUPID! IT’S ORTHODOX ISLAM, STRAIGHT FROM THE QURAN! How could they not know that? Are they so gullible that they still believe Islam is ‘a religion of peace’? Most likely, they simply haven’t read the Quran and are ignorant of Islamic ideology.

  22. Barry says

    May 28, 2017 at 5:40 am

    Warren has got it right; Islam is a retrograde ignorant death cult. Don’t any of our decision makers study history anymore? Aren’t there any historians in the US defence and decision making departments anymore? If there are, why aren’t they telling Defence and the Whitehouse about Islam’s blood soaked violent 14 century history? Why aren’t they telling the administration that the first area to be invaded by Muhammad and his followers was the region where Christ was born; where Christianity began? That should give us an insight into it’s fundamental origins.

  23. Jayke says

    May 28, 2017 at 5:54 am

    Anyone who can boast about not eating for 12 hours each day is full of it. That is not a fast. I do that everyday in my sleep.

  24. Diane Harvey says

    May 28, 2017 at 6:03 am

    Well, nothing prevents these lefties from inviting their favorite Muzzies down to Moe’s for a few cold ones along with some pulled pork.

    https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ed/7b/06/ed7b06afb784a677df3b1162b2b1ee6b.gif

  25. Jaladhi says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Why should any infidel be celebrating Ramadan bombathon!

    • Raja says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Thanks Jaladhi, for your comment . I like the term bombathon !!!!. Mortimer and Benedict’s comments are pretty absorbing too…So many creative writers on JW God bless all..

  26. sean walsh says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:11 am

    AT last some good news out of America pity Europe dose not fallow

  27. Anne Smith says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:16 am

    No need for any parties or celebrations for any faith. The Government is run for and by Americans, not faith groups.

    Get on with governing the country and cut out the frills and pandering. Will be cheaper, too.

  28. wm1 says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:33 am

    “Since 1999, Republican and Democratic secretaries of state have nearly always hosted either an iftar dinner to break the day’s fast during Ramadan or a reception marking the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of the month, at the State Department.”

    It’s called progress and self-preservation. After all, we are at war you witless wonders!

  29. mortimer says

    May 28, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Supremacists will only be satisfied if they can become supreme… then they will cannibalize one another.

  30. peter says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:03 am

    Hope one day we will have a white house where Islamic traditions are completely banned because Islam completely contradicts(Quran) American constitutions which endorses liberty ,freedom and fraternity in pursuit of happiness .

  31. Mickio says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Radical muslims want to kill Christians, non radical muslims want the radical muslims to kill Christians. This is a barbaric and evil cult. This is not compatible with evolved societies. Why even let them in? Why not instead encourage bigger families with financial support? Would be much cheaper and safer. In all cases, Mosques should be tranparent and monitored. Rules of conduct should be established and enforced for Muslims and Muslims that do not respect rules of conduct should be deported immediately.

    The spread of radicalism should be stopped immediately.

    • Carolyne says

      May 28, 2017 at 12:32 pm

      Mickio—I whioleheartedly agree with your first sentence, I truly believe that every Muslim, whether violent overtly or not, is secretly proud when his cohorts murder “Infidels.”

  32. Rezali Mehil says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:15 am

    Salaam all,

    I would have liked to see this a a tradition (almost reaching 25 years soon) continue. That bright spark Allbright started this… no real need to break tradition.

    It is not our fault that we get blamed for everything. We don’t ask for everything …Inshalla it comes to our door any way…these are the fruits of and beneficitions from Allah SWT …here is an example

    https://www.therebel.media/cosmo_caught_spreading_fake_news_about_manchester_attack

    How is this a Muslim fault …blame the cosmopolition (which is hardly Islamic in nature) magazine and the daily mirror… bit irritating but good for news all round

    More Later …

    Rezali

    • Raja says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Rezali, What is sacrosanct about Islam? See how evil and unprincipled it is. Islamic god cannot be truthful (ever changing and changing goal posts) he is discriminatory, as he wants all non Muslims killed.he seems to have a rather small sized brains as he wants war and killing for everything that is detestable – according to him. he lies a lot too and so are all the Islamic proselytes and the so called prophets himself.
      ( even by pagan standards allah is no god at all as he doesn’t have any principles/standards.) Non Muslims call this evil and hateful to the core.

      And you still creep in with your one sided supremacist comments. Don’t you have any shame ? Aren’t you ashamed of Islam?

  33. Berengaria says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:20 am

    Thank you Peter, the end of Ramadan is celebrated by Bloody Sacrifices, THIS IS NOT AMERICAN, THIS IS NOT WHO WE ARE.
    Pray that the WH Kitchen is no longer HALAL, after catering to the UnAmerican Tastes of the Bush,Clinton & Obama Regime. Thank God for President Trump & Rex Tillerson, two American Men with Guts!

  34. underbed cat says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:35 am

    Militant islamic terrorist comes right from the book that is the guide or command to militant terror, not holding a dinner is a good start to not celebrate prior adherence to the militancy and can be stated without apology…that muslim charities sakat support terrorist families and related tools for aggression for a caliphate conquer they call defense.

  35. rosemary hopkin says

    May 28, 2017 at 9:35 am

    Well done Tillerton. It is time WE ALL, over the world, STOPPED PANDERING TO THIS LOT..

  36. Nancy Assaf says

    May 28, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Anything that downplays Islam is okay with me.

  37. dumbledoresarmy says

    May 28, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Dear American jihadwatchers.

    Please communicate with Tillerson to let him know that you approve of the State Department’s NOT holding an Iftar dinner to mark Ramadan, the Month of Jihad.

    Explain why.

    Also, for good measure, communicate with the President and state that he should NOT hold an Iftar dinner in the White House, either.

    Islam must not be appeased, flattered or accommodated. A ‘strong horse’ approach must be taken. No discussions must be entered into. If the Muslims demand, or complain, or threaten, or attempt to bribe or blackmail, they must be resolutely *ignored*. Threats of any kind, veiled or overt, must be grimly noted, and the threateners investigated.

    There will be NO Iftar dinner given by any Infidel American government entity or agency, anywhere.

    Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year and, next year, Easter festivities such as the Easter-egg hunt in the White House gardens, will unashamedly and unapologetically be celebrated.

    But NO Islamic festival should be recognised or celebrated by any official American infidel body.

    • no_one says

      May 28, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      In recent years it has been politically incorrect to say “Merry Christmas”. It was replaced with “happy holidays”. I am glad when I greet a friend with Christmas or Easter.

  38. no_one says

    May 28, 2017 at 11:02 am

    They didn’t celebrate Easter, Google didn’t put a doodle for Easter, but they have been celebrating Ramadan.

  39. anke Leibrecht says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    Thomas Jefferson would turn around in his grave….

    • StacyGirl says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:28 pm

      Indeed. They “credit” Jefferson with beginning their initial gorge-fest, has the State Dept also been ordering up prostitutes for their Muslim guests?

      Like the twisted Islamic version of: martyrdom which is Murder;
      Marriage which can be temporary or Prostitution; Ramadan “fasting” is gorging oneself when the sun shines. No sacrifice, all show.

  40. Don Foss says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    Smart move. It would be a Trump-bashing fest and anyone representing the administration here would be on the defensive, and then by defending itself would be accused of Islamophobia. Why walk into this trap?

  41. Dsnjd says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    You know what I liked, that very few others even remarked about, it was Melania Trumps refusal to wear a an Islamic Head Dressing (an Abeya…???) .. She did however had her head covered for her meeting with the Pope!!!! A not so subtle statement I think.

    • StacyGirl says

      May 28, 2017 at 11:31 pm

      Saw this. Also liked the very Jewish Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump in Saudi Arabia.

  42. Terry says

    May 28, 2017 at 12:57 pm

    Do islamic states host christian or jewish events at their state depts.?

    Why aren’ muslim activates whining about that?

    Their hypocrisy simply knows no bounds.

  43. IQ al Rassooli says

    May 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    Contrary to ALL the Bull Crap emanating from Muslims and their brain dead apologists, it was during RAMADAN that Muhammad AMBUSHED the Quraysh caravan at Badr

    The Battle of Badr (Arabic: غزوة بدر‎‎), fought on Tuesday, 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan, 2 AH in the Islamic calendar) in the Hejaz region of western Arabia

    and then CONQUERED Mecca also during RAMADAN

    The Muslim army set out for Mecca on Wednesday, 29 November 629 (6 Ramadan, 8 AH)

    The Muslim army entered Mecca on Monday, 11 December 629 (18 Ramadan 8 hijrah).

    As usual with Muhammad, he had to explain away WHY he did this during such an important month
    Muhammad concocted the following “Made to Order Revelation” from his subservient god Allah~

    Al Baqara 2.217 “They ask thee concerning fighting in the Prohibited (or the Four Sacred) Months. Say: “Fighting therein is a grave (offence); but graver is it in the Sight of Allah to prevent access to the path of Allah to deny Him to prevent access to the Sacred Mosque and drive out its members. Tumult and oppression are worse than slaughter….”

    Not a single item in Islam is SPIRITUAL because the concept itself does not exist (try to explain how their Jihadis have SEX with the 72 virgins in Muhammad’s WHOREHOUSE version of Paradise)

    IQ al Rassooli
    Kafir& Proud!

    • Baucent says

      May 29, 2017 at 6:00 am

      All good points as usual IQ.

  44. Bruce Crichton says

    May 28, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Why not hold Ramadan events that feature whisky and bacon?

    • Terry says

      May 28, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      My guess–STRICTLY A GUESS– many Muslims partake of both- ( especially booze) in private.

      Some time back, i read about a person who made big bucks (or sterling-pre- Euro) flying in cases of booze- top of the line. THE BOXES, however, had to have other writing on them. (IE. Could not say Johnnie Walker Red Scotch, bottled in Scotland; would say- SWINGLINE STAPLERS or 3M SCOTCH TAPE)-or whatever creative names the man could think of.

  45. John A. Marre says

    May 28, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    Good. I don’t want my government favoring a celebration of hatred for Jews and Christians.

  46. Irish says

    May 28, 2017 at 4:32 pm

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR PUTTING MUSLIMS IN THEIR PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you come here, adhere to our customs, culture and laws. If not, stay where you are or back where you came from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  47. UNCLE VLADDI says

    May 28, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    Oh, the pandering isn’t over, believe me!

    In fact, there’s going to be so much pandering, you’ll be sick of all the pandering!

    http://islamexposed.blogspot.ca/2017/05/trump-on-ramadan-not-in-my-name-chump.html

  48. Joseph Campbell says

    May 28, 2017 at 7:28 pm

    When muslims start celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and Easter, Then we can celebrate their moongod festivals

  49. bobm says

    May 29, 2017 at 12:13 am

    while trump says violens contradicts the spirit of Ramadan.. what a bunch of idiots… wh’s on first eh Donald?…oh well… a buck’s a buck.. (Saudi sale)..

  50. Lydia says

    May 29, 2017 at 12:56 am

    Good. Finally someone with some cannonballs.
    Put an end to the pagan infidelity of false religion sponsored by the government.
    Praise the true God of the Bible!

    : D

  51. William says

    May 29, 2017 at 1:55 am

    Muslims refrain from eating during this stupid observance, how about refraining from KILLING? I’d be more impressed if they did that, even for a Month… than by faking piety and going without food and water during the day and afterwards GORGING themselves on food and drink during the night.

  52. mach37 says

    Jun 5, 2017 at 4:06 am

    Considering that the Muslim population in the US is around 2%, maybe less, why is there any official notice of Muslim holidays, anyway? There may be enclaves in a few large cities where there seem to be more Muslims that that percentage figure indicates, but that would be the result of Diversity & Multiculturalism, which leads to divisiveness and ethnic enclaves (Dearborn, MI & Irving, TX, for example). The opposite of “diversity & multiculturalism” is the US motto, “e pluribus unum” – out of many, one.

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