All right-thinking people know there is no jihad threat, right? My latest in PJ Media:
The New York Times is immensely frightened by President Trump’s appointments of Mike Pompeo as secretary of State and John Bolton as national security advisor, and that’s a very good sign. But the paper has definitely put its smear machine into high gear.
In a risible article entitled “Pompeo and Bolton Appointments Raise Alarm Over Ties to Anti-Islam Groups,” the Times’ Laurie Goodstein excoriates Pompeo for denouncing Muslim leaders in the U.S. for their silence after the Boston Marathon jihad bombing. “In fact,” writes Goodstein, “more than half a dozen American Muslim organizations had issued statements condemning the bombing within hours of the attack.”
But as always, condemnations are easy, action is hard. What are Muslim organizations in the U.S. doing to prevent the next jihad massacre? Where are the programs teaching young Muslims to reject the al-Qaeda/ISIS understanding of Islam, and indeed, to reject jihad terror altogether, as well as the aspects of Sharia that contradict American law?
Nowhere.
The article goes on to engage in the familiar Leftist media tactic of presenting statements that are demonstrably true without refutation, as if they were self-evidently false:
Mr. Pompeo as a congressman arranged a briefing for one such group called Act for America, or ACT, on Capitol Hill and accepted the group’s National Security Eagle Award in 2016, according to the group’s website. … The founder of ACT, Brigitte Gabriel, has written that “the purest form of Islam” is behind the terrorist attacks: “It’s not radical Islam. It’s what Islam is at its core.”
Horrifying! But can Laurie Goodstein present any evidence for her evident assumption that terrorist attacks do not represent “what Islam is at its core”? Of course, she cannot. Goodstein simply relies on the likely ignorance of her audience, as it is doubtful that more than a handful of Times readers are familiar with the following quotes:
“We will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve … ” (Qur’an 3:151)
“When your Lord was revealing to the angels, ‘I am with you; so confirm the believers. I shall cast terror into the unbelievers’ hearts; so strike above the necks, and strike every finger of them!” (Qur’an 8:12)
“Make ready for them whatever force and strings of horses you can, to strike terror thereby into the enemy of Allah and your enemy … ” (Qur’an 8:60)
“Then, when the sacred months are over, kill the idolaters wherever you find them, and take them, and confine them, and lie in wait for them at every place of ambush. But if they repent, and perform the prayer, and pay the alms, then let them go their way; Allah is All-forgiving, All-compassionate.” (Qur’an 9:5)
“Fight those who believe not in Allah and the Last Day and do not forbid what Allah and His Messenger have forbidden, and do not practice the religion of truth, even if they are of the People of the Book — until they pay the jizya with willing submission and feel themselves subdued.” (Qur’an 9:29)
“Allah has bought from the believers their selves and their possessions against the gift of Paradise; they fight in the way of Allah; they kill, and are killed … ” (Qur’an 9:111)
Or these statements, attributed to Muhammad:
“I have been made victorious through terror.” (Bukhari 4:52.220)
“Fight against those who disbelieve in Allah. Make a holy war … When you meet your enemies who are polytheists, invite them to three courses of action. If they respond to any one of these you also accept it and withhold yourself from doing them any harm. Invite them to (accept) Islam; if they respond to you, accept it from them and desist from fighting against them. … If they refuse to accept Islam, demand from them the Jizya. If they agree to pay, accept it from them and hold off your hands. If they refuse to pay the tax, seek Allah’s help and fight them. (Muslim 4294)
“I have been commanded to fight against people so long as they do not declare that there is no god but Allah, and he who professed it was guaranteed the protection of his property and life on my behalf except for the right affairs rest with Allah.” (Muslim 30)
Laurie Goodstein’s smears continue:
Mr. Bolton is chairman of the Gatestone Institute, a think tank that regularly features articles on its website promoting the notion that pliant European countries, especially Britain, are submitting to “Islamization” by hostile Muslim migrants …
Anyone who has given even passing attention to what is occurring in Britain and Europe knows there is ample reason for concern about this.
More from Goodstein:
[B]oth Mr. Pompeo and Mr. Bolton have appeared frequently on the radio show of Frank Gaffney Jr., the president and founder of the Center for Security Policy … Mr. Bolton has occasionally nodded along to some of Mr. Gaffney’s falsehoods. When Huma Abedin, an American Muslim who was a close aide to Hillary Clinton, was wrongly accused of being a secret member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mr. Bolton told Mr. Gaffney’s radio show that he did not see any problem with raising the question, even though a host of senators had denounced it.
In reality, a host of senators denouncing something does not constitute proof, or even evidence; a host of senators once denounced the abolition of slavery. The confirmed truth is that Huma Abedin does have extensive ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. It is suspicious indeed when the ties of Hillary Clinton’s closest aide are considered beyond the pale and unworthy of investigation.
Goodstein notes that Pompeo agreed with Gaffney’s statement that Barack Obama displayed “kind of an affinity for, if not the violent beheading and crucifixions and slaying of Christians and all that, but at least for the cause for which these guys are engaged in such activities.”
Indeed. Obama frequently praised Islam, but never had a positive word for Christianity. He let in thousands of Muslim migrants, but kept out Christian refugees. I suppose it’s “Islamophobic” to point out Obama’s statements and actions.
Even worse, Goodstein claims the accusations that Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood are “unfounded.”
Really? Here is a 20-page dossier fully documenting Carson’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Carson worked extensively with Muslim Brotherhood groups — including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) — even after being warned about them. It is the height of irresponsibility, as well as dishonesty, for Goodstein to toss off this accusation as “unfounded” while ignoring all contrary evidence. She does not even bother to inform her readers that such evidence exists.
Goodstein writes:
[T]he idea that American Muslims are a subversive fifth column is rejected by mainstream experts (Who?). Muslims make up less than 1 percent of the American population and many of those who are immigrants came to the United States to escape authoritarian Muslim countries; imposing Shariah law is not on their agenda.
Of course, a captured internal Muslim Brotherhood document states this:
[Supporters] must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand Jihad in eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within and ‘sabotaging’ its miserable house by their hands and the hands of the believers so that it is eliminated and God’s religion is made victorious over all other religions (From “ An Explanatory Memorandum on the General Strategic Goal for the Brotherhood in North America,” by Mohamed Akram, May 19, 1991.)
And all the major Muslim organizations in the U.S. — CAIR, ISNA, MAS, MSA, IIIT, and more — were listed in this document as partner organizations in this effort.
Goodstein quotes Wa’el N. Alzayat, whom she describes as “a Middle East expert at the State Department,” as saying:
Imagine if this stuff had been said about Jews, or African-Americans or Chinese-Americans. And yet, we’re living with an administration that is actually rewarding people with racist views or racist associations with some of the highest positions in our government.
The truth is that there are no Jewish, African-American (with the arguable exception of Black Lives Matter) and Chinese-American groups carrying out terror attacks. Or boasting that they will soon bring down the U.S. government and install one to their liking.
Finally, Goodstein writes that it’s my fault:
Mr. Bolton, a fierce critic of Mr. Obama, wrote the foreword to a 2013 book by Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer, “The Post-American Presidency: The Obama Administration’s War on America.” Ms. Geller has said that the only moderate Muslims are secular Muslims, and that allowing Muslims to pray in public schools or workplaces would lead to the “mosque-ing” of America. She led the fight against a mosque near the site of the World Trade Center.
Yes. So? A full 70% of Americans opposed the Ground Zero Mosque….
Read the rest here.
bonnie louise loranger says
these people who deny jihad are morons
J D S says
Why are so many people and organizations of prominence such as the MSM and “others” trying to make America into a “foreign” country? I have been around a “long” time and have never seen so many trying to destroy the America that our forefathers framed.
Another thing I see is that all these people on the liberal left are doing everything even to illegal actions to disrupt President Trump’s agenda as well as his administration… (What about this RUSSIA INVESTIGATION) …..mostly because the Democrats lost what they thought was a sure thing and are now in “full force” mode to destroy America and that is what ,along with the left liberal news outlets, are trying to do if they can’t have their way and are just about to run us off the map of America and the Republicans, by not fully supporting President Trump are aiding the enemy and they are not listening to their constituents. Elected officials are just that “elected” they work for the people. Is it going to take some kind of revolution to bring America back. God forbid!
WE HAVE MET THE ENEMY FACE TO FACE AND WE ARE IT!
WESTPAC Spy says
This is my shocked face.
Who knew? The NYT is anti-American and would love to help the Ikwan “dismantle our own miserable house with their hands and the hands of the believers.”
Chand says
“The truth is that there are no Jewish, African-American (with the arguable exception of Black Lives Matter) and Chinese-American groups carrying out terror attacks.”
Didn’t know that BlacK Lives Matter was ‘arguably’ a terrorist organization.
gravenimage says
Black Lives Matter certainly has been involved in great deal of violence. Here is one case:
“‘Permanently disabled’ Baton Rouge officer sues Black Lives Matter for 2016 ambush shooting”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/07/10/permanently-disabled-baton-rouge-officer-sues-black-lives-matter-for-2016-ambush-shooting/
kouldb says
This is like other Trojan horses. Example, London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan. He has links to Hizb ut-Tahrir. Even to this day. Not just in the past. Which is why London now has a dedicated police force that monitors Tweets & social media posts (instead of stabbings, rape gangs & terrorists), that offend Muslims. Even quoting something from the Koran can get you arrested, charged & jailed (with Muslims) in London now. They have proxy blasphemy laws to protect Islam in Britain now. People have been sold out by treasonous reptiles parading around as ethical, tolerant, inclusive, humanists. The truth is, they’re fascist lynch mobs. Hell-bent on a forced collective genocide of their own people. Imagining that when the resistance is crushed. Islam will fall into line & obey only them. They’re so racist & obtuse, they can’t imagine any culture, religion, political ideal or race being a serious threat to them. They see their own as the enemy instead. But they’ve forgotten Europeans & Britons have never given up their lands without a fight before. They may well do to remember that now. Lest their heads end up on steaks. Outside of the European Parliament.
Phil Copson says
Maybe it’s just a late “April Fool’s” joke from the NYT ? Many people wrongly take the Left to be composed entirely of humourless, hate-propelled half-wits intent upon enforcing their authoritarian diktats upon a cowed and subservient population, stamping out all signs of freedom etc, but the truth is that many of it’s leading figures have a delightful sense of humour…..
Who could fail to be amused, for instance, by the almost Wildean wit of H.R.McMaster’s famous epigram that “The Islamic State is not Islamic”, Frankie Imbroglio’s “Is the Pope Catholic? – No, I’m not!”, Theresa Maybe-you-know-that-I’ve-been-a-cheatin’ s “Islam is a religion of peace”, Mohammed’s “I have no more territorial demands to make in Europe”, and Turkish funny-man Ertogan’s pointed remark that “The minarets are our lances and the mosques are our Barrack Obamas.” ?”
Slap-stick fans still talk nostalgically of that hilarious occasion when comedy-duo “Obama and Clinton” (catchphrase: “Give me the money!”) were invited to the White House to perform a charity-gig, (all proceeds to the “Hillary Clinton Home for Retired Ambassadors”).
Their knockabout routine started when “straight man” Barrack put on a perfect “dead-pan” expression worthy of Buster Keaton himself, and read out “I do solemnly swear….that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” almost as though he meant it, while his zany side-kick ran around behind his back stealing money from the global audience, “accidentally” blew up her own embassy, and gave away all America’s secrets to an enemy agent (Humour Aberdeen) who she mistook for her own secretary (Humour-less Aberdeen Angus).
The show climaxed when her inept boss, Barrack “Iran for President” Obama – (surely: “I ran for President”? – Ed) – (“I know what I mean” – BO) – tried to sort out the mess on his own, and ended up tripping over his own red-lines and “accidentally” dropped an armful of nuclear weapons into the lap of his sponsor – (surely: “nemesis” ? – Ed) – the bearded-baddie himself – Hassan Rouhani !
“HRC therapy…”
Sadly, since those glorious days, unfunny-woman Hillary Clinton has fallen on hard times and now tours her one-woman show “The Lady and The Trump” in which she reprises an old Laurel and Hardy routine where the ever-declining audience fall about laughing as she laboriously pushes a presidency – (surely “a piano” ? – Ed) – almost all the way up to a white house at the top, before tripping over and falling down a long flight of stairs, and has to start all over again.
Said one 12-year old critic, cold-eyed creep Sheriff “Boss” Hogg – (known to his friends as “David”) – of Fire-Hazzard County, Medialand: “I may not know what I’m talking about, but America should definitely reserve the right to arm bears.”
gravenimage says
Thanks for the comic relief, Phil!
ronyvo says
Did those writers lose their minds? Do they denounce their American citizenship? They might as well.
gordon miller says
It’s hard to accept that the propaganda and falsehood would be printed in a supposedly mainstream paper. ( It is not.) The impression in her piece is that Ms.Goodstein sees nothing wrong with Jihad. The New York Times is sinking to new lows by even employing this person.
WPM says
+1
Thanks it is funny, sad ,crazy all at the same time !
The satire is lost on 95 percent of NYT readers that is the craziness of” liberal group think”.
“Liberal group think”
definition- popular opinions ,and feeling are more important then unpleasant facts ,if someone calls you on the facts call him a racist ,if a group forms that present the facts and want to debate you openly call them fascist or white supremacist and whatever you do not let them {the so call fascist, white supremacist} have an open debate or present unpleasant facts you might offend or hurt the feelings of some people.
No Muzzies Here says
Given the fact that the Times wishes to bring about the Islamization of the country, I can safely throw my support to Pompeo and Bolton.
Ren says
Who cares about what New York Times thinks? Does it think at all?
Prophecy says
+1
gravenimage says
It’s important because so many people read it.
Hogdude says
The NYT is becoming an island unto itself with little research behind its writings. I doubt its writers know how to balance research with its liberal philosophy from what I can glean from the publication. Islam demands fealty to Allah (and Muhammed as its Messenger) or death. With this, there is little else to say.
Norger says
I am struck by the way the MSM presents certain criticisms of Islam as self-evidently false (e.g. terrorists are acting in accordance with “core” Islamic teachings). Virtually all terrorists self-identity as devout Muslims, and assert that they are acting in accordance with core Islamic theology, some of which Mr. Spencer quotes above. At a minimum, Al Quaeda, ISIS, the Taliban et al have an entirely plausible interpretation of their faith. The reality is that these “extremist” groups have a strong theological argument that they, not the”moderates,” represent “core,” fundamental or “true” Islam. But the NYT will never even admit the possibility that Islamic theology is a problem.
Politicianophobia says
I do not watch, listen or read any Liberal rag garbage—life is damn short.
Geppetto says
A narcissistic, intellectual, useful idiot who much prefers the narrative spoon fed to her by her Muslim handlers or her equally clueless, college educated superiors. To these clueless individuals, Muslims are persecuted victims and their defense is therefore rightous and immune from any criticism, despite the reams of available evidence to the contrary. Don’t look for or expect any epiphanies from the likes of Ms Goodstein or any of the many others afflicted with this lack of interest in the facts.
Norger says
True. No amount of citations to the Koran and the Hadith, references to established Islamic authorities, or to the words and deeds of modern day Islamic terrorists will make the slightest bit of difference to Ms Goodstein or the NYT. Islam is wholly benign, period.
gravenimage says
Here’s some enabling of Taqiyya from Laurie Goodstein, as Muslims explain that Jihad terror in the name of Islam has nothing to do with Islam:
https://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/23/us/us-muslims-begin-to-publicly-confront-questions-on-islam-and-violence.html
Denis says
I would suggest a lot of the writers at the NYT are a lot like ostriches. they euphemistically stick their collective heads in the sand. Instead of really researching the true facts about the RAW dangers inherent in Islamism, which is the threat that the western and non Kafir world world must deal with in the world today. Islam and Islamism is the terror threats in the world today. Islam has declared WAR on our societies. Imagine a world where Islam did not exist. It would be a world of peace.
Lydia Church says
It’s the Grand Orwellian Denial of the leftists!
They scoff at truth and thrust their falsehoods in their place, without evidence either way.
Folks, the curtain is closing on freedom of speech as well as rational and critical thinking and dissent. They want their orwellian one world order where all are programmed like robots down to the last thought in lockstep. They slowly increase pressure for that goal. All I can say is resist with every bit of energy you have but don’t expect the situation to change. Some may wonder; ‘then why fight’? The answer is the same as during the holocaust: Because it’s the right thing to do. The hope lies in the fact that in the end, God wins, just like the Bible says! I will go out fighting on His side, not throwing my hands up in the air and abandoning the fight.
Islam is evil. I am a member of the ‘anti-islam’ group that says so, it’s called Christianity.
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Thomaspj Poovathinkal says
Our own “light” will ONLY ADD to the already existing DARKNESS in the World. SO let us RELAY ONLY on THE LIGHT of the World : CHRIST and his GOOD NEWS.
Zenobia van Dongen says
I don’t mind John Bolton being an Islamophobe. That’s fine with me.
What I don’t like about John Bolton is that he’s a crackpot who’s trying to get the USA into wars all the time. And not just wars with Mohammedans but wars with everybody.