Islamophobia in New York: the NYPD is sending out counterterrorism officers throughout the city in the wake of the strikes in Syria. The NYPD is thus acting upon the presumption that Muslims may commit jihad terror attacks in revenge for those strikes. Oh, the Islamophobia! How dare they suggest that Muslims might have something to do with terrorism! New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio should call his friend Linda Sarsour immediately, apologize, and pull these counterterrorism officers off the streets.
“Counterterrorism officers hit the streets of New York as city ramps up security in the wake of the Syria strikes,” by Marlene Lenthang, Dailymail.com, April 14, 2018 (thanks to the Geller Report):
The New York Police Department is heightening security by sending out counterterrorism officers throughout the city.
The ramped up security announced Friday follows Trump’s military strike in Syria.
However the city insists that there are no credible threats in the Big Apple.
Department spokesman Phillip Walzak announced that the counterterrorism officers have been deployed ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
‘The NYPD is working with our intelligence bureau liaisons stationed abroad as well as our federal partners, and closely monitoring the U.S. military action in Syria,’ Walzak said in a statement.
The counterterrorism officers were announced just an hour after President Donald Trump announced the military strike in Syria on in response to a suspected chemical attack on Friday….
Leanne Kelly says
Smart Move.Muslims Have form for their perceived right to retaliate against innocent people.Cowards they are
james collins says
Muslim privilege ….the “protected” class
HugoHackenbush says
Mr. Spencer, you have it all wrong. Counterterrorism officers are being deployed to be on the watch FOR Islamophobia. They are to guard against attacks on Muslims that might happen because the Islamophobes might act-out because they fear the Muslims might act-out in response to the attacks on Syria. It’s not Islamophobic to deploy the officers, it’s for the protection of innocent Muslims! (I hope everyone understands that this is sarcasm).
terry says
Sir, with all due respect, those agents are going to the imams in the mosques to make sure far right Christian or White supremacist terrorists do not perpetrate any hate crimes! Someone might not defer in nodding a hello, or look through some muslim and hence a crime be committed!
Lebel says
Nor sure about this one. It makes sense to do this given that Syria (as well as many states) have used terrorism (or terrorists as proxies) in the past as a tool in external politics.
So for example, US agencies may know of Syrian agents in the US who could be called to undertake revenge operations on US soil.
Not everything is about Jihad, sometimes its good old politics, Realpolitics. You know this of course but your readers don’t.
Buraq says
Realpolitics (sic)! You mean Realpolitik, of course. For your info, realpolitik is a system of politics or principles based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations. But if there were ever a Machiavellian ideology dressed up as a religion, it’s Islam. (Machiavellian, by the way, means cunning, scheming and unscrupulous.)
So, anti-jihad ops are in order for any reason you care to think of, realpolitik or otherwise!
Stacy Girl says
Lebel, are you privy to chatter amongst the terrorist community? Has the CIA shared any jihad plans with you? New York has a lot of tall buildings, Trump- owned buildings, and bike paths. Unfortunately it also has a lot of Muslims and people such as you. If counter-terror units have been dispatched, it’s for a reason. Keep drinking you Starbucks until the big boom hits.
gravenimage says
Now that appalling Lebel is claiming that terror attacks in the name of Islam are just “Realpolitic”. *Ugh*.
Lebel says
Holy shit, how did you manage to read that? It’s literally impossible to get that from my post. This is what I wrote:
“Nor sure about this one. It makes sense to do this given that Syria (as well as many states) have used terrorism (or terrorists as proxies) in the past as a tool in external politics.
So for example, US agencies may know of Syrian agents in the US who could be called to undertake revenge operations on US soil.
Not everything is about Jihad, sometimes its good old politics, Realpolitics. You know this of course but your readers don’t.”
THIS MEANS THAT NOT ALL TERRORISM IS JIHAD AS IT MAY BE THE WORK OF A STATE INSTEAD OF BEING DONE IN THE NAME OF ISLAM.
IS IT CLEAR NOW?
You seem to be arguing with another Lebel strawman and you transform all of my posts into something they’re not. If you want to have any kind of dialogue then you need you to stop.
WPM says
The track record of terrorist acts by nation states on NYC what is the record in the last 25 years? What is the record of terrorist acts commit by groups or individuals who claim they attack people in NYC for Islam or Islamic causes in the last 25 years? Are terrorist group only practicing politics in the only way they how when they attack people in the streets of NYC or any city? So Islamic terrorist groups are just “proxies for Islamic states” in the middle east to further their causes thanks for clearing that up I feel better now.
Niemoller says
The irony is jihadists are enjoying having flipped dhimmi Trump into doing their bidding by attacking the secular, nominal Alawite Muslim Assad. There isn’t likely to be any blowback from that, unless it’s from Iran, Russia, or Assad’s agents. That wouldn’t really be jihad, it would just be retaliation.
Older Canadian says
I think you are correct, unfortunately. What you posted was my initial gut feel. I wonder what Bolton’s postion was. May clear up some questions, doubts and concerns.
gravenimage says
The idea that Iran and Syria are not Islamic is much mistaken.
Peggy says
Yes, they are Islamic but which one is better for the world, Assad or ISIS?
Don’t forget that Syrian Christians support Assad and he did save a Christian village from Islamists.
The world was better off when Saddam and Gadaffi were in charge. Now look at Iraq and Libya. Total mess both of them.
I don’t understand why Trump would go after Assad. It only helps the Islamists in Syria and he must know that. What has made him turn so much? Trump is helping the same people that Obama helped. Did they finally get to him?
If a chemical attack can happen and even before any investigation is started by experts and Russia or Assad get the blame automatically then the whole world is in a lot of trouble. All Islamists have to do is perpetrate these attacks, Russia or Assad get the blame and we have a huge war which only helps the bad guys. What is to stop Jihadists from doing whatever they like when their enemy will be blamed and the west will spring into action destroying their enemy?
gravenimage says
Peggy, I’ve already said many times that Assad is probably the least hideous faction in the region, and so I grudgingly support him. Doesn’t mean he’s a good guy, though.
beyondculturewars says
Or had her faux non-profit site culled from FB and internet?
Where did the money go Sarsour? Did the Jewish cemeteries get it all? How much was your take?
abad says
Better yet, why has Sarsour not yet been deported? She does not belong in this country at all.
Brian hoff says
She was born here so she is than america citizen unlike you.
gravenimage says
There is nothing “American” about Linda Sarsour–nor about “Brian hoff” (really, “DefenderofIslam). Their having been born on US soils does not mean that that they have not rejected the civilized values of the land of their birth.
Brian hoff says
They got all they money.
gravenimage says
The illiterate “Brian hoff” is making even less sense here than usual…
mortimer says
HINTS FOR NYC DETECTIVES … possible motives for ISLAMIC TERRORISTS:
ISLAMIC TEXTS THAT CLEARLY INCITE HATRED TOWARDS NON-MUSLIMS
Koran 60:4 “We have REJECTED you, and there has arisen between us and you ENMITY and HATRED, until you believe and worship Allaah alone.”
Koran 40:35 “They who dispute the signs (verses) of Allah without authority having reached them are GREATLY HATED by Allah and the believers.” (Note: not just “hated”, but “greatly hated”.)
Koran 28:86 “Do not support the kafireen in any way.”
Koran 5.51 “He amongst you who turns to them (for friendship) is of them.”
Koran 48:29: “Muhammad is God’s apostle. Those who follow him are VIOLENT to the unbelievers, but compassionate to one another.”
Koran 4: 101 “The kuffar are for you a CLEAR ENEMY.”
Koran 8:60 “TERRORIZE the ENEMY of Allah and your enemy”
Koran 3: 118 “O you who believe! Do not take into your intimacy those outside your ranks. They will not fail to corrupt you.”
– Interpretation of K.60.4: “Indeed you have a good example in Ibrahim and those with him, when they said to their people: We are free of you and all that you worship beside Allaah…” (free from the ‘disease’ of the dirty kafirs)
– So, kill the apostates wherever you find them, because whoever does so will be rewarded on Judgment Day.” -Sahih Bukhari 9,84,64
WPM says
Mayor de Balasio has pull the police from monitoring any activity legal or illegal in Mosques in the city ,NY State is a sanctuary state so illegal aliens{many middle east Moslems who over stay their questionable student visas} can go and come as they please without being bother by NYC police or NYS Trooper or any members of local New York law enforcement.. Just to be clear as much as I hate Linda Sansour she was born in this country and cannot be deported.
mummymovie says
Awesome foreword/intro, Robert!
Ric says
De Blasio and Sarsour are bottom-feeders; both bent on turning this Republic into an Islamic State. It matters not that Islamist are hell-bent on the downfall of America and the once upon a time European Western Civilization; ‘We the People’, in the warped worldview of so-called Progressives, are the Enemies of the State. Daring to criticize the Cult Islam is blasphemous while ranting anti-American, anti-Christian or anti-Semitic slurs are ‘Freedom of Speech.’ Sarsour, de Blasio, and the Leftist Fascists are pimps of hatred, unbridled bigotry. In this ilks’ twisted and toxic psyche, Islam is the pathway to paradise.
Witnessing the Islamization of the EU, the UK, and other nations underfoot and subjugate to this Apocalyptic and Degenerate Cult should set off alarm bells. Those of the new, Liberal Fascist scourge are in want and need of power; hence, tossing this Constitutional Republic under the proverbial bus is there perfidious design for regaining the White House. Totalitarianism/autocracy is the blueprint of the lowly Democrats and its ally, Islam.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Evil Jay Boo, where has sarsour called for violence?. Simply because she is identifies herself as muslim lady with decent dressing unlike your ugly mithraist christian ladies appearing half-naked líke group of monkeys?
gravenimage says
Linda Sarsour has called for a Jihad against President Trump, and has threatened Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Brigitte Gabriel, saying “She’s asking 4 an a$$ whippin’. I wish I could take their vaginas away – they don’t deserve to be women”–a clear threat and reference to Ali’s having been Islamically mutilated when she was a child.
She is a supporter of Jihad terrorist Rasmea Odeh, who took part in a Jihad terror attack in Israel.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Biggotted satan (holy spirit) worshiper Gravenimage, can you Prove where sarsour has ever called for use of physical violence against anyone?. Is jîhad resistance synonymous with violence as crusade always is?
when last you wore winged gown and jumped into heaven to receive more evil inspirations from the satan?
Carolyne says
Monkeys aren’t half-naked, Ibby–they are completely naked. You should know more about monkeys, you being so closely related and all.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Carolyne, we are Arab descendants of father Abraham with more good looking features than you monkeys. Look at savage mad devil trump, he looks so ugly líke the satan.
Peggy says
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
Apr 16, 2018 at 11:56 am
Biggotted satan (holy spirit) worshiper Gravenimage, can you Prove where sarsour has ever called for use of physical violence against anyone?. Is jîhad resistance synonymous with violence as crusade always is?
when last you wore winged gown and jumped into heaven to receive more evil inspirations from the satan?
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Jihad is evil and always violent you idiot.
Everything you threw at Graven is exactly what you are. Evil satan worshipers obeying every evil command with glee.
Go back under that rock from which you crawled out.
gravenimage says
Islamophobia outbreak in NYC: Counterterror officers hit streets in wake of Syria strikes
………………..
An acknowledgement that Muslims commit terrorism…
Ashley says
Exactly, Graven.
Lydia Church says
Gasp! You mean….
backlash?!
In the other direction?
Wow, them admitting that, now that’s a first!
For a while that guy hugo-hacken-but-whatever had me up there but then he was being sarcastic.
I don’t know, it sounds too good to be true.
Granddaddy says
I give her credit for being a good actress. But that’s it. To paraphrase what they used to say about Nixon, “Would you buy a used car from this person?”
Peggy says
gravenimage says
Apr 15, 2018 at 9:19 pm
Peggy, I’ve already said many times that Assad is probably the least hideous faction in the region, and so I grudgingly support him. Doesn’t mean he’s a good guy, though
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Sorry GI, I thought you were supporting these bombings against Assad’s targets.
You’re right, none of them are good but we just have to decide which one we can stand.
I was such a strong supporter of Trump. I really don’t know what to think any more.
Why go after Assad for something he has no proof of and a small number of casualties but not go all the way in to punish ISIS and bomb them for all the Christians and other non Muslims they killed. By bombing Assad he must know he is helping ISIS. It simply doesn’t make sense.
FYI says
Linda Sarsour is apparently a “woman of color” now.
Yes:WHITE color.
This white “woman of color”, this wicked witch of islam{pro-FGM..},this evil follower of the mass-murdering,polygamist,slave trader muhammed,knows well how to lie:after all,bearing false witness is one those skills allah {“the best of deceivers” }encourages his followers to adopt to promote the lie of islam.
She has the vicious,forked tongue of a serpent:she must be one of her moon god allah’s pets!
Unfortunately,allah isn’t God and the islamic mind is simply not evolved enough to see that.
Like most of her kind,she lacks the intellect and wisdom to see through the falsity of islam..
With its false “prophet” muhammed,its false god,( anti-Semitic and antichristian) “allah” and its false commandment-of God Violating garbage called the “holy” koran:only the blind and ignorant,the savage and the brutish would fall for that lie.