Today, a side of Adams that was not made much of in his lifetime has for many of us become the most important, and much-needed, part of his legacy: his critical view of Islam and of Muhammad. He derived these views from experience — his own and his father’s — of Muslim behavior (both of […]
Some Quotes to Remember for Exelauno Day
Anabasis (Greek for “a march from the coast to the interior”) is an account of a late 5th century BC military campaign in Persia, in which the Greek Xenophon led a group of 10,000 mercenary soldiers hired by the Persian king Cyrus the Younger. They were continually “marching forth” (in Greek, “exelauno” means to […]
Gingrich: 2020 Election is the ‘Biggest Theft Since 1824’ – But It’s Even Worse Than That
My latest in PJ Media: Newt Gingrich tweeted Friday: “The more data comes out on vote anomalies that clearly are not legitimate the more it looks like 2020 may be the biggest Presidential theft since Adams and Clay robbed Andrew Jackson in 1824. State legislatures should demand recounts.” He was right, except for one detail: […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: John Quincy Adams On Islam: “Old Man Eloquent” (Part II)
Today, a side of Adams that was not made much of in his lifetime has for many of us become the most important, and much-needed, part of his legacy: his critical view of Islam and of Muhammad. He derived these views from experience — his own and his father’s — of Muslim behavior (both of […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: John Quincy Adams: “Steady, Active, and Industrious” (Part I)
This July 11 marked the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Quincy Adams. On that day, Robert offered an appreciation at Jihad Watch of our sixth president, who had such a remarkable understanding of Islam. It might be instructive to know a bit more about J. Q. Adams, about both the breadth of his […]
Today is 250th birthday of the President most knowledgeable about Islam: John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was born on July 11, 1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts, and served as President of the United States from March 4, 1825 to March 4, 1829. Of the 44 men who have held that office, he demonstrated the greatest knowledge of Islam. His impressions of that religion, however, were not favorable; today, he […]
Hugh Fitzgerald: Obama, Islam, and History
“‘Thomas Jefferson’s opponents tried to stir things up by suggesting he was a Muslim. So I was not the first,’ Obama said, sparking laughter. ‘No, it’s true. Look it up. I’m in good company.’” — From USA Today on Barack Obama’s visit to the Islamic Society of Baltimore, February 3, 2016 Barack Obama paid a visit […]