Anyone who stands publicly against jihad violence and Sharia oppression is labeled “anti-Muslim,” in an attempt to give the impression that his or her opposition is rooted in bigotry and hatred of a certain group of people, rather than in rejection of an aggressive and supremacist ideology. This smear can have lethal consequences, as Trevor Bickford demonstrated in Times Square.
“Maine man accused of Jihad attack on NYPD officers to stand trial,” by Adam Bartow, WMTW, September 14, 2023:
NEW YORK — The Wells man accused of attacking police in New York City near Times Square with a machete on New Year’s Eve is now scheduled to stand trial on federal charges in March 2024.
A judge Wednesday scheduled Trevor Bickford’s trial to begin on March 18. Bickford is charged with four counts of attempted murder of officers and employees of the U.S. Government. He has pleaded not guilty.
He is also facing state charges after a Manhattan grand jury levied an 18-count indictment accusing Bickford of attempted murder in the first degree in furtherance of an act of terrorism and multiple charges of assaulting police officers.
According to the state indictment, Bickford studied radical Islamic ideology, intended to carry out “jihad,” and aimed to attack U.S. officials he thought to be “anti-Muslim.”
According to the NYPD, Bickford allegedly struck two of the officers in the head with the machete, lacerating one of their heads and breaking the other’s skull. All three officers were taken to a hospital and are expected to recover….
Kuffar says
The officers should have done a mag dump on the A Hole and saved the citizens the trouble
Keith O says
+1
Michael Copeland says
“According to the state indictment, Bickford studied radical Islamic ideology….”
Can the state itemise how “radical Islamic ideology” differs from Islam?
Anticipated answer: No.
Learning curve needed.
PRCS says
Difficult to comprehend the number of politicians and so-called journalists who cited “radical Islamic ideology” during the 9/11 commemoration last week
General Milley–at Shanksville–stated that the perps were driven by “a twisted ideology”.
Eric Shawn (Fox News), among many, continues to regurgitate the “radical Islamic terrorism” nonsense.
Learning curve overdue. Way overdue.
gravenimage says
So true, Michael and PRCS.
pfwag says
One has to be totally clueless to not be anti-Islam and wary of all Muslims.
The Devil's Trill says
Not all muslims; the ones I’ve known up close have been normal, nonviolent people. It’s the violent minority we should reject.
gravenimage says
Given the fact that Islam teaches violence against Infidels, and that so many Muslims considered “moderate” later turn to violent Jihad, pfwag’s comment is perfectly rational.
pfwag says
And exactly how do peaceful Muslims get “radicalized?” Do YOU just wake up one day and want to chop a kafir’s head off?
joanofark06 says
Unfortunatly, not the MANY leaders, of around 30 NON-muslim countries, who happily let thousands come into their borders, from the beginning of when this all started, and are continuing the madness, but NOW, are yelling of “Emergencies”, and it doesn’t help in the least!
Guess, they never heard the saying, “You’ve made your bed, now go lie in it”!
gravenimage says
I actually would welcome Western leaders taking a stand against Jihad, belated though it may be.
*We* are the ones lying in this bed, not just leaders.
pfwag says
The PROBLEM is ISLAM! Why is that so hard to figure out?
Ginny says
But the problem is gun violence, dummy.
Sherry C Miller says
Rather ironic that this young jihadi, so steeped in radical Islam ideology, did not read the part about dogs. I guess maybe he thinks he can pick and choose the parts of the ideology to follow. Whacking police is okay, but my dog doesn’t count because I had him before I converted. Puleez!
gravenimage says
I noted that, too. But if he is just using the dog to attack people or other animals it is Islamic.
OLD GUY says
Makes me wonder why we here in America need Islamic student unions and islamic studies being taught by islamic professors on our college and University campuses. Oh I know it’s the endowment funds from islamic countries that are buying their way into our society and education system.
gravenimage says
Maine: Muslim who struck two NYPD officers with a machete intended to carry out jihad against ‘anti-Muslim’ officials
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I guess you are “anti-Muslim” if you don’t want Muslims attacking people with machetes…