Remember the Obama of the debates? The one who aggressively touted strong sanctions as the way to stop Iran’s nuclear program? Well, that was just as much of an act to get votes as was his pose as a Zionist. “White House opposed new Iran sanctions,” by Josh Rogin in Foreign Policy, November 30 (thanks […]
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Switzerland: Marijuana sellers forced teens to convert to Islam
In the thirteenth century the Ismaili Shi’ite Hashishin (Øشّاشين), or Assassins, got their name from their practice of using hashish before setting out on jihad missions to assassinate Sunni leaders. They went into their missions knowing that death was virtually certain, and energized by the promise of Paradise that had been made vivid for them […]
It’s Hatred and Violence in the Qur’an Awareness Month!
Have you done your shopping yet? It’s Hatred and Violence in the Qur’an Awareness Month — what better time to buy a bomb vest for the mujahid you love? Inspired by a remark from Pat Condell in this video, I have proclaimed December to be Hatred and Violence in the Qur’an Awareness Month. After all, […]
“Yes to Islamic law”: Egypt’s Islamic supremacists hurriedly approve Sharia constitution as Muslim Brotherhood holds huge rally
Clearly there are many in Egypt who don’t want to see it become another Saudi Arabia or Iran. But it remains doubtful that they actually have the power to dislodge Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood. “Thousands support Egypt president in rival rally,” by Aya Batrawy for the Associated Press, December 1: CAIRO (AP) — Tens […]
Florida: Two Muslims arrested for misunderstanding Islam, plotting jihad mass murder
More Muslims pay the price of misunderstanding the true, peaceful teachings of Islam — and yet still no Muslim organization anywhere in the U.S. has any program designed to prevent young Muslims from misunderstanding Islam in this way. “FBI arrests two Pakistani brothers from Oakland Park on terrorism charges,” by Scott Hiaasen for the Miami […]
Happy Islamophobia Awareness Month!
At the end of the video, Pat Condell calls for a Hatred and Violence in the Qur’an Awareness Month. I’m all for it. Let’s start today and go through December. Hatred — here’s some from the Fatihah, the first sura of the Qur’an: “Guide us in the straight path, the path of those whom Thou […]
Nigeria: Muslim leader misunderstands Islam, calls for global violent jihad
Doesn’t he know that jihad is just paying your taxes and getting up early to get the kids to school? “Nigeria Boko Haram leader urges global jihad in video,” by Tim Cocks for Reuters, November 30: (Reuters) – The leader of Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram praises jihadist movements across the globe and singled out […]
Egypt: New constitution denies freedom of speech and equality of rights for women, omits ban on slavery
No surprise here. Sharia denies free speech and equal rights for women, and allows slavery. So this is just more indication of Egypt’s slide toward Sharia. “Disputed articles in Egypt’s draft constitution,” from AP, November 30: CAIRO (AP) — An Islamist-dominated panel is voting on Egypt’s draft constitution, the country’s first charter after the uprising […]
Palestinian Authority top dog Abbas: Israeli “threats” won’t deter us
Like UPI, Mahmoud Abbas is in full projection mode, accusing the foes of jihadis of what the jihadis themselves do. “Abbas: Israeli ‘Threats’ Won’t Deter Us,” by David Lev for Israel National News, November 29 (thanks to Voice of the Copts): Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that he is not afraid of Israel’s […]
“Canada will not let the Jews or Israel stand alone”
The U.S. should be saying this. But this is, of course, the age of Obama. “‘Canada will not let the Jews or Israel stand alone,’” by Herb Keinon in the Jerusalem Post, November 30: Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird, who delivered a supportive speech of Israel at the UN before its vote Thursday on the […]