He has citizenship in two of the most prosperous, advanced societies on the planet. How ’bout that gratitude? More on this story. “Aussie on NY terror charges,” by Carly Crawford for the Herald Sun, May 1: The Australian man arrested as part of a growing al-Qaeda probe in New York is a devoted follower of […]
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New York: 2 U.S. citizens charged with aiding al-Qaeda
They wanted to help “modernize” al-Qaeda — ironic, considering al-Qaeda’s thoroughly un-modern vision for society. “2 N.Y. men charged with aiding al-Qaida,” from the Associated Press, April 30: NEW YORK – Two U.S. citizens were charged Friday with conspiring to provide computer assistance, watches and other support to help “modernize” al-Qaida. A vaguely worded indictment […]
U.K.: Vandalism of war memorial with “Islam will dominate the world” deemed “not religiously motivated”
Racially motivated? No. Islam is not a race. Religiously motivated? Yes, and very obviously so. But craven fear drives authorities to outdo Orwell himself, and sweep this affair under the rug as being merely “political” in nature. “Muslim daubs war memorial with ‘Islam will dominate the world’ – but walks free after CPS says he […]
Kentucky Fried Chicken’s website for Denmark hacked with subliterate prating about offending Islam
The hackers “left instructions to the Danish government to introduce a new law to punish people who publicly insult religion [i.e., Islam],” and “implied in their demands that if the law is not introduced, the hacking of Danish websites will continue.” “Denmark’s KFC website targeted by Islamist hackers,” from the Daily Mail, April 30: Denmark’s […]
Belgian burqa ban means business: Jail time for second offense
More on this story. “Belgium bans burkas: Women who refuse to show faces to be jailed for a week under draft law,” from the Daily Mail, April 30: Belgium became the first European country to impose a full ban on wearing a burka last night. Its parliament approved a draft law which states women can […]
South Park’s latest “Muhammad” episodes won’t air in Sweden
There must be a whole lot of “misunderstanders” of Islam in Sweden for Comedy Central to be so afraid for its affiliated personnel there. Otherwise, what are they afraid of regarding these episodes — disgruntled redheads protesting the “ginger” jokes? “South Park Muhammad joke won’t air in Sweden,” from The Local, April 29 (thanks to […]
State Department leaves Chechen jihadist group that killed dozens on Moscow subway off official list of terrorist groups
The State Department seems to think that, among the other attacks carried out by Doku Umarov’s group, a massacre on the Moscow subway isn’t jihadi enough for the jihadi club. This decision seems far more political than practical, though it is not clear what Foggy Bottom hopes to gain by looking the other way. “State […]
Kenya: Clerics near Somali border ban public broadcast of soccer and films
Kenya has responded by deploying security agents. As a government spokesman said here, “On our side of the border is a nation of law and order where there is no legal restriction on showing football.” “Kenya investigates Islamic group crackdown on soccer,” by Noor Ali for Reuters, April 30: (Reuters) – Kenya has deployed security […]
Hamas-linked CAIR loses hijab case in Michigan
The facts of this case smack of sheer opportunism, and in this case, the judge saw through it. “Dearborn Heights woman told to remove hijab loses court case,” by Paul Egan for the Detroit News, April 29 (thanks to all who sent this in): Detroit — A federal judge today dismissed a lawsuit against a […]
Geller-Spencer book on Obama: “Sheer brilliance! The ultimate patriot’s handbook”
Here’s what they’re saying about The Post-American Presidency: The Obama Administration’s War on America, which is coming July 27 from Simon & Schuster — you can pre-order now here: Sheer brilliance! The ultimate patriot’s handbook. Sharp, well-written and to-the-point. Pamela Geller and Robert Spencer lay bare Barack Hussein Obama’s radical, anti-America agenda and how to […]