“In some ways, this is actually just a war of narratives.” No, it isn’t. A bomb just went off in New York City. That isn’t a war of narratives. That is a hot war, but only one side is fighting. “We want to get out our counter-narrative against ISIL. And we’re having some progress, we’re […]
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NYC jihad bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami arrested after gun battle with police
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who said on Sunday that the attack did not appear to have a link to international terrorism, said new evidence might change that thinking. “I would not be surprised if we did have a foreign connection to the act.” Hey, neither would I, Andy. “Ahmad Khan Rahami Is Arrested in Manhattan […]
U.S. government “mistakenly” granted citizenship to at least 858 immigrants, many from countries of concern to national security
“Mistakenly awarding citizenship to someone ordered deported can have serious consequences because U.S. citizens can typically apply for and receive security clearances or take security-sensitive jobs.” What could possibly go wrong, you racist, bigoted Islamophobe? In any case, this shows the quality of the Obama “vetting” process. “More than 800 immigrants mistakenly granted citizenship,” Associated […]
Muslim wanted for bombs in NYC and New Jersey sued police, claiming they persecuted him for being a Muslim
He went from claims of victimhood to jihad; usually the trajectory is jihad first, then claims of victimhood. Will this revelation lead to claims that the “Islamophobia” of the Elizabeth, New Jersey police department led him to become “radicalized” and take up jihad? “EXCLUSIVE: Wanted New York and New Jersey bomb suspect sued his local […]
NYC bombing: FBI raids Elizabeth, New Jersey building after investigators find five “suspicious devices”
Jihad in American neighborhoods. Coming soon to a neighborhood near you. “FBI raids New Jersey building near where suspicious devices found,” Fox News, September 19, 2016: The FBI launched a raid at a building in Elizabeth, New Jersey Monday morning, local media reported, hours after investigators uncovered five suspicious devices — one of which exploded […]
Bomb explodes in trash can near New Jersey train station
“The mayor warned that other explosions were expected.” Indeed so. “1 of 5 devices near train station explodes; no injuries,” Associated Press, September 19, 2016: ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) — A suspicious device found in a trash can near a train station exploded early Monday as a bomb squad was attempting to disarm it with a […]
Robert Spencer in FrontPage: A Weekend of Coincidences
I wrote this yesterday afternoon before it was indisputable that the New York and New Jersey bombs were jihad. It stands as a record of the denial and willful ignorance of our authorities. In FrontPage today: It was a weekend of coincidences: acts declared not to be terrorism that just happened to look a great […]
“Armed and dangerous” Muslim Ahmad Khan Rahami wanted in connection with NYC jihad bombing
Yesterday Andrew Cuomo said that the bombing was not “international terrorism.” Today he said “there might be a ‘foreign connection’ behind the bombing.” “New Jersey resident Ahmad Khan Rahami identified as first person wanted in connection with NYC bombing,” by Jason Silverstein, New York Daily News, September 19, 2016: The NYPD released the name and […]
CAIR worries about “backlash” after Minnesota mall jihad, governor calls for “religious tolerance”
A Muslim stabbed nine non-Muslims in a Minnesota mall, and you know what that means as far as the mainstream media is concerned: Muslims are victims. Hamas-linked CAIR has been quick to claim victim status, whining about an anti-Muslim “backlash” that seldom, if ever, materializes after Islamic jihad attacks. And Minnesota’s governor is calling for […]
Minnesota mall jihad stabber’s favorite book was…the Qur’an
From Dahir A. Adan’s Facebook page: The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. One might almost get the crazy idea that this attack had something to do with Islam, if we didn’t have our moral superiors to assure us otherwise. “Somali Father IDs Son As St. Cloud Mall Attacker,” CBS Minnesota, September 18, 2016: […]