“If the moderate Muslim was inclined to resist the radicals, he will be less likely to do so if he looks around and notices that no one else is resisting… Why should he stick his neck out?” William Kilpatrick makes a compelling case for resisting encroaching Islamization and the creeping advance of sharia culture in […]
Freedom, Provocation and Targets
The Muslim predisposition towards jihad means “no cartoons required.” The recent Muslim jihad attack at a Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest in Garland Texas has generated strong reactions across the political spectrum. Four of us in my church recently had a fairly rigorous discussion of some of the issues involved, with two believing the cartoon […]
Mohammed cartoons: If you’re not publishing, you’re pretending
This is the Age of Cowardice, as the cowards tell each other that they’re being “prudent,” and “respectful,” and not practicing “cultural arrogance.” But Robert Tracinski here capably explains why, when all is said and done, this is really just the Age of Cowardice. “Mohammed Cartoons: If You’re Not Publishing, You’re Pretending,” by Robert Tracinski, […]
Spencer, PJM: Some Christians Object to Our Muhammad Cartoon Contest. Here’s Why They’re Wrong.
At PJM today I discuss the widespread reaction to our free speech event in Texas — yes, you can do it, but you shouldn’t. Franklin Graham articulated what many Christians (and others) are thinking about the now-notorious Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest that Pamela Geller and I organized in Garland, Texas, and that was […]
“Victims of aggression are not to blame for their attackers’ aggression”
As the freedom of speech is being tossed aside wholesale in the media’s distaste for Pamela Geller and the unwelcome truths she tells, a few voices realize what is at stake in this controversy. Here is another: “Geller and her colleagues aren’t the only victims that America’s elites refuse to side with against aggressors,” by […]
There’s a war on free speech — and the jihadis are winning
Another good piece about how eagerly America’s political and cultural elites are accepting the principle that in the face of violent intimidation, one should give those who are doing the intimidating everything they want. “There’s a war on free speech — and radical Islam is winning,” by Philip Klein, Washington Examiner, May 8, 2015: Warnings […]
“Why Won’t Pamela Geller Shut Up?”
Here is a useful summary piece on the hypocrisy of the mainstream media in blaming Pamela Geller for the jihad attack on our Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest. “Why Won’t Pamela Geller Shut Up?,” by Rich Lowry, Politico, May 6, 2015: How dare Pamela Geller get targeted by terrorists bent on committing mass murder. […]
“What these people are trying to do is to enforce Islamic blasphemy laws across the entire world”
Here is a good explanation of why the world was saying “Je Suis Charlie” but isn’t rushing to say “Je Suis Pamela Geller.” “The Cartoon Wars,” by Douglas Murray, Gatestone Institute, May 7, 2015 (thanks to Inexion): ISIS appears to have inspired its first terrorist attack in the United States: in Garland, Texas. This item […]
“Freedom of speech for criticizing Islam? There’s apparently no room for that in America.”
Brent Bozell articulately skewers the hypocrisy and cowardice of both the Left and the Right in regard to the defense of the freedom of speech. “‘Hate Group’ Blamed for ISIS Attack,” by Brent Bozell, May 6, 2015: Liberals claim to be the world’s boldest defenders of freedom of expression, which is, of course, nonsense. Here’s […]
FBI under increased scrutiny for failing to prevent Garland jihad shooting
They had Elton Simpson on their radar for years. But it is FBI policy in the Obama Administration not to acknowledge, much less study, the beliefs that motivate such attacks. The FBI training materials, by order of John Brennan and Barack Obama, do not mention Islam and jihad in connection with terrorism. So how can […]
Here we go: McClatchy suggests limits on free speech after Texas jihad shooting
You knew this was coming. It was inevitable. We have seen it before. When the Obama Administration blamed the Benghazi jihad attack on a video about Muhammad, there were calls in the mainstream media for restrictions on the freedom of speech. Eric Posner in Slate derided the First Amendment’s “sacred status” and declared that “Americans need […]
Video: Robert Spencer at the AFDI/JW Muhammad Cartoon Contest
In Garland, Texas, last night, before the latest outbreak of violence that has nothing to do with Islam.
Video: Geert Wilders at the AFDI/JW Muhammad Cartoon Contest
We can be thankful that Wilders had to leave early to catch a flight, and thus missed the arrival of the mujadhedin.
Video: Pamela Geller at the AFDI/JW Muhammad Cartoon Contest
Yesterday in Garland, Texas, before the bullets started flying.
U.S. probes possible international terrorism link with Texas jihad shootings
It isn’t as if it is hard to find such a link, but U.S. authorities under Obama are so determinedly clueless that it takes them a great deal of effort to arrive at the obvious. At very least, the shooter appears to have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (Amirul Mu’mineen is Leader of the […]
Jihad gunmen at AFDI/JW Texas free speech event had more ammo in car
“At a news conference, investigators were uncertain of the identities and motives of the gunmen.” Yes, their motives are a total mystery! “Gunmen at Muhammad cartoon event had more ammunition in car, police say,” by Richard A. Serrano and Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, May 4, 2015 (thanks to Lookmann): A federal law enforcement official […]
Video: Geller vs. Camerota: Free speech warrior bests advocate of Sharia submission
The stakes couldn’t possibly be higher, but no one in the mainstream media seems to understand that or to be willing to recognize it publicly. The question is this: will the free West allow thugs and murderers to dictate our behavior and force non-Muslims to conform to an Islamic religious law? Or will it stand […]
Possible shooter at AFDI/JW event: “May Allah accept us as mujahideen”
Note that he doesn’t just say, “May Allah accept us as mujahedeen,” but adds the hashtag, #texasattack, strongly suggesting that he expected to become a mujahid at our AFDI/Jihad Watch Muhammad Art Exhibition and Cartoon Contest. “Bay’ah” is allegiance, and “Amirul Mu’mineen” is the Leader of the Believers, i.e., the caliph. The possible shooter is […]
LIVESTREAM: AFDI/Jihad Watch Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest
United West is livestreaming our AFDI/Jihad Watch Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest in defense of the freedom of speech against violent intimidation. Tune in at 5pm CENTRAL Time (6pm Eastern) when the action starts.
SOLD OUT: AFDI/Jihad Watch Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest
AFDI and Jihad Watch are sponsoring tomorrow’s Muhammad Art Exhibit and Cartoon Contest in Garland, Texas to stand for the freedom of speech and free society against violent intimidation. Stand with us. “SOLD OUT: May 3rd Muhammad Art Exhibit and Contest in Garland, Texas (Photos),” by Bob Price, Breitbart, May 2, 2015: AFDI Art Contest […]