In “Democracy is a Relative Term,” in Human Events this morning, I discuss the implications of the strange fact that both Tony Blair and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are excited about developments in Egypt: Everyone is excited about the toppling of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt. “This is a moment of huge opportunity,” enthused one noted analyst. Another […]
Archives for February 2011
Is the media “fair and balanced” on the persecution of Christians?
This piece by our great friend Raymond Ibrahim is a few weeks old but well worth revisiting, as it analyzes media tendencies and practices that are still very much with us. “Is the Media ‘Fair and Balanced’ on Christian Persecution?,” by Raymond Ibrahim for Pajamas Media (via RaymondIbrahim.com), January 23: The mainstream media (MSM) has […]
AFDI night on Fox: Spencer on Hannity, Geller on Fox Biz
Pamela Geller was on Eric Bolling’s show on FOX Business to discuss the mandatory Arabic program instituted in Texas public schools (since put on hold); at the same time and on almost the same channel, I was on the Sean Hannity Show facing off against Michael Ghouse of the World Muslim Congress, discussing the Egyptian […]
U.K.: Police report arrest in connection with documentary footage of children being beaten in Islamic schools
Will the defendant claim images of his beating up on kids were “taken out of context?” More on this story. “Mosque school arrest following Channel 4 documentary,” by Riazat Butt for the Guardian, February 14 (thanks to PJ): Police have arrested a man concerning alleged assaults on children at a mosque after viewing a Channel […]
U.K.: School at center of investigation over Islamic supremacist teachings claims victimhood
When Islamic groups encounter criticism by non-Muslims of objectionable behavior by Muslims, a two-fold standard operating procedure has developed on both sides of the pond: 1. Deflect attention as fast as possible by appropriating victim status from the actual or intended victims. The victims here aren’t the kids being beaten at the one school, or […]
New York Premiere of AFDI/SIOA’s Ground Zero Mosque documentary coming February 20!
The New York City premiere of the Ground Zero mosque film is on Muhammad’s birthday (Shi’ite version), February 20, at the St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W 46th Street, New York, New York, at 7:30 pm. You must RSVP to GroundZeroMosque@aol.com. The Ground Zero Mosque: The Second Wave of the 9/11 Attacks is a groundbreaking new […]
Taqiyya about taqiyya from Muslim group at CPAC
The Muslims For America group was distributing the above flier at the Conservative Political Conference; you can read the full text here. In 2009, when Pamela Geller brought Geert Wilders to CPAC with my assistance, Muslims For America distributed a flier claiming that Wilders had — you guessed it — taken Qur’an verses out of […]
Wall-to-wall AFDI on Fox tonight: Spencer on Hannity, Geller on Fox Biz
“Pam Geller, Robert Spencer — they’re not part of the conservative movement. Everywhere they turn, the conservative movement is turning their back on them.” — Muslim Brotherhood-linked “conservative” Suhail Khan at CPAC 2011 Heh. Tonight I’m scheduled to be on the Hannity Show sometime after 9PM Eastern, debating the situation in Egypt with Mike Ghouse […]
U.S. charges 7 men in Taliban drug, missile sting
Unless they’re converts to Islam listed under their original names, there seem to be some useful idiots involved here. “U.S. charges 7 men in Taliban drug, missile sting,” from Reuters, February 14 (thanks to Block Ness): NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors on Monday accused seven men of trying to sell weapons and smuggle drugs […]
“A weapon of mass destruction was found in the U.S.,” says Customs officer
Jihadis are hoping to pull off a nuclear 9/11, and this revelation suggests that they may be closer to realizing their dream than most people know. “‘A weapon of mass destruction was found in the U.S.’: Shock confession of Customs officer,” by David Gardner in the Daily Mail, February 14 (thanks to Pamela Geller, who […]