It’s a tad surprising that these (non) revelations about Islam were permitted to be published in a Malaysian-government-controlled newspaper in the first place. Nevertheless, it’s worth reminding both Malaysians and non Malaysians alike on what Islam is all about according to the Muslims themselves. And as these choice tidbits come from a cleric and ‘influential […]
Archives for September 2011
Pakistan may have overstated importance of arrested al-Qaeda operative
A possible complication in this story. “Pakistan may have overplayed al-Qaida arrest, terrorism expert says,” by Padraic Murphy for the Herald Sun, September 6: An al-Qaida man captured last week and accused of plotting attacks against Australia may have had his role overstated by Pakistani authorities desperate to win the approval of the US, a […]
Yemen: Jihadists reportedly launch attack near Sana’a airport
Defectors from the Yemeni army have not often been mentioned in prior coverage, but they played a role here. “Yemen’s Islamic militias, defected army attack village near Sana”a International Airport,” by Mohammed al-Kibsi for the Yemen Observer, September 6 (thanks to Twostellas): Militias of the Islah party Yemen’s branch of the Islamic brotherhood and the […]
Turkey to step up naval patrols in waters where Israeli navy operates
The decision “raises the risk of a naval confrontation between the two powers,” and that’s exactly the idea. One must remember that all of this high-stakes brinkmanship stems from Turkey’s demand for an apology, though it’s not really about the apology. It is about boosting Turkey’s credentials among Islamic countries, and attempting to isolate and […]
Nigeria released known jihad suspects as part of “perception management” program to placate Muslim elders in country’s north
That worked out well, at least for the jihadists. The government bought itself barely three years’ worth of time: was it worth it? And the latest turn of events only further demonstrates Winston Churchill’s observation: “An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last.” More on this story. “Cable: Nigeria […]
Turkish PM suspends all defense ties with Israel, promises “this process will be followed by different measures”
Another escalation of the Turkish Temper Tantrum, in which Erdogan has now also called Israel a “spoiled boy.” “Erdogan: Turkey suspends all defense ties with Israel,” from the Jerusalem Post, September 6: Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey was “totally suspending” defense ties with Israel, after downgrading diplomatic relations with the […]
Spencer: “We Shall Never Forget” — a 9/11 Coloring Book — Commits Thoughtcrime
In Human Events this morning, I discuss the latest battle front in the Islamic supremacist war against the freedom of speech and the truth about Islam and jihad: The St. Louis-based children’s publisher Really Big Coloring Books is in hot water this week. The Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and other Islamic supremacist groups […]
Colorado: American flag lowered, replaced with Saudi flag in elementary school
Here is an occasion for a study in contrasts. Time will tell who is behind this act of supremacist vandalism and violation of federal law, whether it was a student, a teacher, a parent, visitor, or a staff member. But imagine if the shoe were on the other foot in Saudi Arabia. This act should […]
Report: Al-Qaeda branch has acquired Libyan surface-to-air missiles, threatening air travel
More steals and deals at the jihadist garage sale of the century. “Qaeda offshoot acquires Libyan air missiles: EU,” from Agence France-Presse, September 5: Al-Qaeda’s north African branch has acquired a stockpile of weapons in Libya, including surface-to-air missiles that are threatening air travel, the EU’s counter-terrorism coordinator said Monday. Due to the turmoil in […]
Pakistani jihadist group Lashkar-e-Taiba on alleged member detained in U.S.: Never heard of him
They blame “Indian propaganda.” An update on this story. “Islamists deny links to Pakistani arrested in US,” from Agence France-Presse, September 5: A powerful Islamist militant group Monday denied links to a Pakistani man arrested in the US on charges of providing support to the outfit blamed for the deadly Mumbai attacks in 2008. Jubair […]