But remember: to have raised any questions about his loyalty to the U.S. as a soldier would have been “Islamophobic.”
“US soldier to plead guilty to trying to help Islamic State terrorist group,” Associated Press, August 21, 2018:
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii-based Army soldier accused of attempting to support the Islamic State group will plead guilty, his lawyers told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Birney Bervar, one of Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang’s attorneys, told the AP that Kang will plead guilty as charged in the indictment, which accuses him of providing material aid to terrorists. Kang is agreeing to a 25-year sentence for charges that could have put him in prison for life, Bervar said.
Alexander Silvert, an assistant federal defender representing Kang, also said the soldier has agreed to plead guilty.
Court documents allege Kang provided classified military information to undercover agents whom he believed were part of the Islamic State group.
Kang is scheduled to withdraw his not guilty plea Thursday, court records show. The hearing was moved from the afternoon to the morning because of concerns about a hurricane headed for Hawaii, Silvert said….
A confidential informant told authorities Kang watched videos depicting beheadings and other violence in his room for hours every day, according to court documents.
Kang told the informant that if he became an Islamic State member, he would be a suicide bomber and attack Schofield Barracks, a sprawling Army base outside Honolulu, according to an affidavit filed in court.
Kang began researching the Muslim religion in 2014, couldn’t wait to move to the Middle East to “join the cause” and was “only in the military for a paycheck,” the informant said, according to the affidavit.
When Kang met with the undercover agents at a home in Honolulu, he pledged allegiance to the group and kissed an Islamic State flag, according to court documents.
Kang may suffer from service-related mental health issues that the government was aware of but neglected to treat, Bervar has said previously….
Of course. We all know that jihad is just a mental illness.
gravenimage says
US Muslim soldier to plead guilty to aiding Islamic State, wanted to carry out jihad massacre at Army base
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There have been several of these plots since Ft. Hood.
These are the enemies in our midst.
Tricia Stuercke says
Correct, but devastating. Indeed, they are definitely in our midst. The Enemy of Our Enemy…may unfortunately be 1 of our very own, biding their time, & feigning loyalty “for the paycheck” that we pay for.
What must this do to our mens’ & womens’ trust in their brothers & sisters in the service? What a HIT to Troop morale such a betrayal must be!
I know I personally have neglected praying for our troops lately…anyone else who’s done the same, let’s rededicate to pointed, deep prayer for our great men & women who serve, & for their families for making such a loving SACRIFICE for Our Beloved Country! Not into prayer? Think positive thoughts, channel protective vibes, or summon good JuJu…whatever you’ve got! I’m pretty positive we’re in for a REALLY ROUGH ROAD ahead.
The Discoverer says
Yes, Tricia, and it is made much rougher by the use of the word “islamophobia”, which shuts down further discussion. It is just one of the many words that have come into use to prevent real dialogue, such as “offensive”. These are all part of a larger problem called Political Correctness. Here is an item by a prescient Aussie that you may appreciate.
On Political Correctness:
http://www.ourcivilisation.com/pc.htm
Decline of our civilization:
http://www.ourcivilisation.com/signs/chap9.htm
StellaSaidSo says
Indeed – and we persist in inviting them in to our military and our police forces. The UK govt, for example, is currently running an ad campaign aimed at recruiting Muslims for the armed services.
Robert McKenna says
What the hell is wrong with the people running our armed forces that they allow filthy muslims to be active members of any branch ? There is no way that a muslim of any description should be permitted within a mile of any of our military bases, let alone be trained, and be familiar with our strategies. This is like sharpening knives for “Jack The Ripper”.
I have heard of “slow learners” but these people are slow enough to be born into and trained to fit the group.
Andy says
Traitors deserve the death penalty.
Andy says
Capital punishment is a legal penalty under the United States federal government criminal justice system. It can be handed down for treason, espionage, murder, large-scale drug trafficking, or attempted murder of a witness, juror, or court officer in certain cases.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_by_the_United_States_federal_government
FYI says
Followers of islam say that islam is the perfect religion.
islam -the perfect religion
allah-the perfect god
the koran- the perfect book
muhammed- the perfect man
They seem to have misunderstood the word “Perfect”
like ..the number 19 is a perfect square{it isn’t}, a Triangle is a perfect circle…
Tricia Stuercke says
Yes, Big misunderstanding on “perfect”!
To quote the classic, “The Princess Bride”:
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.”
– Inigo Montoya
“Prepare to die!”
Couldn’t resist!
Wellington says
I trust no Muslim in the US military because either 1) such a person is a very good Muslim which means he cannot be trusted to put the Constitution above Islamic law; or 2) such a person is confused about Islam, thinking that he can be both loyal to the Constitution and to Islam, and so why put any trust in a confused human being?
Tricia Stuercke says
Wellington, I agree wholeheartedly!
Andy says
+2
gravenimage says
+1
PRCS says
Re: these situations in our military start at the top. Way up there.
With several sleazy Muslims (like Nihad Awad) standing behind him, Bush 43 said “Islam means peace”.
Obama made several ridiculous statements about Islam (“the future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam”).
Trump seems to still believe the issue is “radical Islamic terrorism”.
Fort Hood was “workplace violence”.
Non-Muslim U.S. troops were required to don clean white gloves in order to handle Muslim detainees’ tax payer provided Qur’an
The military has Muslim chaplains which “serve all faiths”
And on.
Michael Copeland says
“Personally, I don’t trust one Muslim in our military. If they truly are a devout Muslim and follow the Quran and the Sunnah, then I feel threatened because they’re commanded to kill me.”
Rep Rick Womick, Air Force veteran
https://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/2011/11/16/tennessee-state-representative-rick-womick-i-dont-trust-one-muslim-in-our-military/
gravenimage says
Spot on.
James Lincoln says
My opinion regarding Muslims / US military service – from a retired military O-6:
I don’t believe that known or declared Muslims should be allowed to serve in the US military. They may initially be Muslims in name only, but that can change. If they are or become a devout Muslim and follow the Koran, Sura, and Hadith, they are commanded to ignore the U.S. Constitution – and to kill their fellow military members.
Muslims should also not serve in government positions that have access to classified military information.
gravenimage says
Hear, hear!
Tricia Stuercke says
James, I’m with you 100%! May God bless you & your loved ones for what you’ve all done for this country! My dear Grandpa (from Germany) & Grandma (from Ireland) had & raised 7 boys in Astoria, OR…my amazing dad, my hero, was “1 of the twins”…Bill & Bob; my dad served (Army) during the Korean War…his big brother, Jack, was a famed pilot, so he actually saw battle in Korea while my dad served in Germany (worked hard, yes, but after his death yrs later, oh the incriminating “Gibson Girl” style photos in his belongings…he played hard too! He spent the rest of his life serving as a police officer, then Deputy Sheriff in his hometown & all of Clatsop County). His twin just passed this yr…he was career Coast Guard. Forseeing major trouble ahead, I asked my sons to give Trump some time to undo Obama’s great damage to our military; my boys, 23 & 19, honored my request, so have enjoyed being college athletes, w/23yr old now in med school & 19yr old majoring in Chemistry…they’ll be very ready to serve their country when things flare up worse than ever…according to daily-fulfilling prophecy, many of our men & women will be needed very soon. So glad you’re out of harm’s way. Honored to meet you, James!
James Lincoln says
Tricia,
Thank you so much – but it was both an honor and a privilege to have served in the US Navy. I was very lucky, I came home safe.
May God bless you and your wonderful family – who have served this great country, the USA, with distinction in both military and civilian capacities.
My best to your entire family. Special “shout out” to your 23-year-old, I graduated from medical school in 1980, a long time ago!
gravenimage says
+1
Bev says
People have to be educated that Islam is a form of government that is ten times worse than communism. Islam controls the individual 24/7/365 from cradle to grave through their religion (Muslim) and their laws (Sharia). They don’t need any of ours or anyone else’s govt. Allegiance is sworn to Allah, therefore they will never assimilate. They are basically forbidden from assimilating.
KWJ says
I’m surprised Fox News is talking about Animals Crackers but not something like this. In fact, since Sunday I’ve not heard one thing about many things regarding Islam that is news. It’s just the same immigration issues and distracting Mueller stuff, Manafort Africa’s nauseam. Tucker Carlson mentioned the white farmers at risk in South Africa and the State Dept’s discouraging response.
There are a lot of things that all our media are not discussing and the same things over and over…more about kneeling at football games.
James Lincoln says
KWJ,
In all fairness to Tucker Carlson, a recent guest was Tommy Robinson. He also has talked extensively about the Muslim migrant problems in Sweden as well as the UK.
He also fully supports President Trump regarding illegal immigration.
Fox news is not perfect, but it is far better than the “mainstream media”.
StellaSaidSo says
Well said, James Lincoln. Tucker Carlson is not afraid to tackle any issue, and welcomes guests that other news outlets ignore. Without Fox, there would be zero truth on mainstream media.
gravenimage says
Agreed, James and Stella.
penelope says
how can a muslim chaplain serve all when their mission is to kill the Christians/Jews. very screwed up isn’t it.
how can a true muslim pay allegiance to our country and assimilate; they can’t as sharia is in their heads and hearts.
get them out along with the ‘muslim’ chaplain who serves all, makes no sense. and for crying out loud don’t let them have guns. remember nidal hassan at ft. hood; he just had to kill the Americans per his sharia ingrained mind.
gravenimage says
+1
Jack Holan says
Of course once again We caused him to become & remain ill Hes the victim and We are the Perps. The same propaganda Israel has fought for70+ years.
Obbop says
Western traitors are in all positions; from the wealthiest tyrannical elites backing the propaganda flood via the media and entertainment industries and their immense influence over government at all levels down to the lowest commoner socioeconomic levels… the foot soldiers doing the bidding of their overlords. The “little people” such as this idiot are caught and prosecuted. The elites who are a much more severe threat are protected by the systems the elites themselves have created. Until the West musters its forces to defeat these threats to our beloved Western civilization we remain in peril. Root out those elite traitors along with their high-level politician lackeys.
terry bare says
Yet another example of mental illness, “nothing to do with islam”.
terry says
Yet another example of mental illness, “nothing to do with islam”.
Spiro says
This country better get islamophobic real fast or it’s going to be a real bloody mess
Brenda says
Oh yes, we definitely need more Muslim service members. (sarcasm added)
LR says
Some people who happen to be Muslim are ‘recruited’ by our Gov’t, and contractors to be interpreters for our soldiers when they go oversees…I know one, and he is an upstanding guy…And he was vetted up the yingyang. He voted for Trump…He helped save American soldiers lives, and almost got killed a couple times doing it…
I know people on here don’t trust any Muslim…But sometimes there are amazing individuals who don’t think like you assume, and believe in protecting life when they can.
Mike says
Maybe a fatal “accident” should befall him