Knowing Abdulmutallab, this is not the end of his theatrics, but an interesting twist in the underwear jihadist’s case. Since he’s largely representing himself, who knows? He could demand some sort of do-over on the grounds his “attorney” was incompetent. “‘Underwear bomber’ pleads guilty to all charges,” from CNN, October 12: Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, the […]
Archives for 2011
Indonesian bishop: “Increasingly it is being demanded that Church schools offer Islamic religious instruction as soon as a few Muslim students are enrolled”
That tactic is being employed among other efforts in a concerted campaign of Islamization, including the migration of Islamic supremacists to Christian areas. “Bishop concerned about Islamization in Indonesia,” from Aid to the Church in Need, October 7 (thanks to Twostellas): Bishop Hubertus Leteng of Ruteng expressed his concern about growing Muslim extremism during an […]
1,027 for one?
As Marisol noted here, “The Palestinian jihadists, for their part, will certainly try to abduct another Israeli soldier.” Why not? What’s the disincentive, when it brings rewards like this? 1,027 Palestinian jihadists for one IDF soldier, Gilad Shalit. Pamela Geller is right: “Imagine the hell that will be unleashed on the world when Israel releases […]
Staging the Palestinian jihad
Photojournalism Behind the Scenes [ITA-ENG subs] from Ruben Salvadori on Vimeo. Note, besides the obvious fakery of it all, the easy camaraderie between the photographers and the Palestinian jihadists. “An Eye-Opening Look at How Many Conflict Photos Are Staged,” by Michael Zhang at PetaPixel, October 4 (thanks to Michael).
Pakistan: 12 year-old Christian gang raped for eight months, forcibly converted to Islam, “married” to her Muslim attacker
Will the Islamophobia never end? “Pakistan: A 12 year-old Christian is gang raped for eight months, forcibly converted and then ‘married’ to her Muslim attacker,” from the Asian Human Rights Commission, October 10 (thanks to Satya): ASIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION – URGENT APPEALS PROGRAMME Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-199-2011 10 October 2011 ——————————————————————— PAKISTAN: A 12 […]
Al-Qaeda top dog urges rule of Sharia in Libya
No, they aren’t really there, but they’re better reading than what he’s got That should be easy enough for his colleagues to bring about. “Al-Qaida chief urges Islamic rule in Libya,” from AP, October 12 (thanks to EH): CAIRO (AP) “” Al-Qaida’s new leader called on Libyan fighters who overthrew Moammar Gadhafi to set up […]
Tunisia: Prosecutors to launch probe of station attacked by Muslims for airing “offensive” movie
“Some Tunisians were upset about a scene which they said contravened a ban in Islam on depicting Allah,” in which Allah is depicted speaking to the main character. The government is now rewarding the thugs, and behavior that is rewarded will be repeated. An update on this story. “Tunisia to probe TV broadcast that angered […]
Iraq: Attempts to strengthen laws protecting women “have gone nowhere”
The most stubborn source of resistance to reforms against domestic violence in Muslim countries is the invocation of chapter and verse from the Qur’an. In Qur’an 4:34, Allah says a man can hit (yes, hit) his wife if he fears disobedience from her. Yes, domestic violence occurs in the West, but it is illegal, and […]
Report: IAEA may release more details on Iranian nuclear weapons program
Breaking stories aside, there is also Iran’s regularly scheduled exercise in deception and subterfuge. An update on this story. “IAEA seen giving more detail on Iran atom bomb fears,” by Fredrik Dahl for the Associated Press, October 11: VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. atomic watchdog is expected to spell out in more detail soon the […]
It’s automatic: Iran blames “Zionist” hand in assassination plot arrest
You probably saw that coming. More on this story. “Iran rejects US plotting accusations,” from Iran’s own Press TV, October 11: Iran has categorically rejected the US accusations that the Islamic Republic was involved in a plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington, calling it a ‘prefabricated scenario.’ Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Ramin Mehmanparast, […]