The man’s motive couldn’t possibly be clearer. Salman Rushdie has had a death fatwa over his head since 1989. This is just more willful ignorance, a refusal to confront the ugly realities of jihad violence.
“Salman Rushdie is attacked onstage in Western New York,” by Jay Root, David Gelles, Elizabeth A. Harris and Julia Jacobs, New York Times, August 12, 2022:
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Salman Rushdie spent years in hiding after the leadership of Iran called for his death following the publication of his novel “The Satanic Verses.” But in recent years, declaring “Oh, I have to live my life,” he re-entered society, regularly appearing in public around New York City without evident security.
On Friday morning, any sense that threats to his life were a thing of the past was dispelled when an attacker rushed the stage of Chautauqua Institution here in Western New York, where Mr. Rushdie was scheduled to give a talk about the United States as a safe haven for exiled writers. The assailant stabbed Mr. Rushdie, 75, in the abdomen and the neck, the police and witnesses said, straining to continue the attack even as several people held him back….
Major Eugene J. Staniszewski of the New York State Police identified the suspect in the attack as Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old New Jersey man who was arrested at the scene, but said at a news conference late Friday afternoon that there was no indication yet of a motive…
Andrew Blackadder says
The New York Times has a heading on their Masthead stating… All The News Thats Fit To Print….
Under after that they should state 2+2=5.
Check Burry says
Yes Andrew, they are thick as Sheeeet
mortimer says
Shi’ites being Shi’ites. I wonder what is the history of this 24-year-old Sh’ite Muslim. He must have been ready to meet the virgins. Police have to be careful of what they say so as not to tip off the FELLOW CONSPIRATORS that they are on their trail. We will hear more when a co-conspirator has been caught and/or confessed.
I do not believe this man acted alone, and do believe a mullah may be involved as well. The fanaticism of Islam is manifested when a Muslim goes deeply into the source texts of Islam as well as Sharia law under the guidance of an Islamic preacher. This young man could also have been reading jihadic books and viewing jihadic videos.
The motive? Mohammed stated the motive here:
“When I relate to you the words of Mohammed, by Allah, I would rather die than bear false witness to his teachings. However, if I should say something unrelated to the prophet, then it might very well be a lie so that I might deceive my enemy. Without question, I heard Mohammed say, “In the final days before Redemption there will emerge groups of foolish youths who will say all the right things but their faith will go no further than their mouths and will flee from their religion like an arrow. So, KILL THE APOSTATES WHEREVER YOU FIND THEM, because whoever does so will be rewarded on Judgment Day.” -Sahih Bukhari 9,84,64
Ayatollah Khomeini who authored a fatwa-death-sentence against Rushdie also i expressed himself with great clarity in a speech entitled “Islam is not a Religion of Pacifists”, as follows:
“Those who know nothing of Islam pretend that Islam counsels against war. Those [who say this] are witless. Islam says: Kill all the unbelievers just as they would kill you all! Does this mean that Muslims should sit back until they are devoured by [the unbelievers]? Islam says: Kill them [the non Muslims], put them to the sword.”
Ray Jarman says
+1 Well said Mortimer.
PMK says
Of course the man’s motives could not be clearer but it’s not necessarily willful ignorance that makes people avoid the issue. The spokesperson from the State Police has probably been steeped in political correctness and is doing his best not to offend anyone. He wants to keep his job. I’m not sure I blame him. People like him are really in a no-win situation. The people that need to shoulder the blame are our leaders and the press.
jojo says
The fact is that most officers are below average IQ, which is strange given that they are supposed to represent the public. It’s aso a concern for the 20% of smart cops who are stymied by this. Any honest cop, or indeed teacher, will tell you that many become police because they have a big ego, but very few skills. Officers will also tell you that the chief constables like it this way, because they are not even close to being the best officers in any particular force, and often reach their positions by bullying and their association with Freemason friends.
wpm says
I am sure the rubber stamp of “mental Illness ” will be apply this will disappear from the MSM as fast as a fart in the wind. A history of over 30 years of death threats to this author by jihadist all over the world will be ignored including the governing body of Iran and the many “educated” Moslems in the west approving and cheering this Jihadist actions .The progressives are more concern about hurtful words then a man knifed on stage who faces losing his eye and with major life changing injuries. This places another chilling effect on the freedom of speech in America when the truth about why this attack happen Islam must never be blamed or examined for violent actions carry out be people following instructions by the leaders of that faith..
Ashley says
Prayers to you and your loved ones, Mr. Rushdie. May you be comfortable while your body attempts to recover from this latest outrage foisted against you.
We will never forget. Never.
Ray Jarman says
+1 And Amen.
CogitoErgoSum says
The New York Times has always been a newspaper for the deaf, dumb and blind, with the emphasis on dumb, and has been highly successful in serving its customer base. But as I am sure its entire staff would agree, it can do better. I know they are working ever harder to serve not only the dumb but also the dumber until they achieve their goal of becoming the top source of news for the dumbest in the world.
Keith O says
Gotta stop asking the establishment “how stupid can you be”? they are taking it as a challenge.
Infidel says
Yeah. Just like 1984 and Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister were how-to manuals rather than satirical works
tgusa says
Was the spokesman peering out from behind almost closed closet door while giving the statement? Fear. The Times and the State police are afraid that something similar might happen to one of them if they invoke the I word.
Infidel says
Maybe it’s b’cos Rushdie equated UK to Nazi Germany, and Hadi Matar, as a patriotic Brit, decided to do what no Englishman would ever think of doing, and attempted the murder as revenge for this insult to Britain?
My theory: wonder whether the NYT will buy that?
tgusa says
Murder is murder no matter what the reason and in my opinion murder is too quick and easy if you really seek vengeance. Now if you are talking revenge I have a few suggestions that I wont post here. Its a secret. A secret some of us might understand without ever being told.
Infidel says
In case it wasn’t obvious, I was being facetious
Bikinis not Burkas says
Absolutely nothing to do with Quran 8:12