But, while representing himself in court, Barry Bujol claims he was just a disgruntled taxpayer. More on this story. “Texan tells court he did not want to help al-Qaida,” by Dane Schiller for the Houston Chronicle, November 7 (thanks to L): When Barry Bujol walked out of his Hempstead apartment in the early morning hours […]
Trial for “Texas man” who wanted to “die with the brothers for the cause of Allah” set to begin
“Texas man” – Could be anybody An update on this story. “Texas man’s terrorism trial to start Monday,” by Juan A. Lozano for the Associated Press, November 7 (thanks to D.C. Watson): HOUSTON (AP) “” A Texas man accused of trying to sneak out of the U.S. to join al-Qaida fighters in the Middle East […]
Abbas to build homes for prisoners freed in exchange for Gilad Shalit
This pledge follows earlier promises of thousands of dollars in grants, according to this report. Where is he getting the money for it? It also follows praise from Abbas for the former prisoners’ “steadfastness in the face of Israeli arrogance.” Remember, this is the “moderate” guy. “Abbas to build homes for prisoners released for Schalit,” […]
Report: Pakistan transporting nukes “in low-security vans on congested roads”
The report has resulted in more of Pakistan’s new top export: angry denials, often blaming conspiracies. But when the supply of anything becomes too plentiful, it becomes cheap. “Pakistan rejects report of unsafe nukes,” from Agence France-Press, November 6: Pakistan on Sunday angrily rejected a report that it had been moving its nuclear weapons in […]
Nigeria: U.S. Embassy warns Boko Haram jihadists may attack hotels in capital
Jihad causes poverty, sapping resources, damaging infrastructure, disrupting cultural and intellectual life, scaring away investment, and above all, destroying human life. Somewhere in there, all of that is supposed to bring about an earthly paradise under Sharia. Funny how it keeps not working. An update on this story. “US: Bomb attacks possible in Nigeria capital,” […]
Israeli president warns a strike on Iran is increasingly likely
Warning against a strike on Iran’s nuclear program, the French foreign minister said “everything must be done to avoid the irreversible.” The same ought to be said, with the same urgency, to avoid awakening some morning to news of an Iranian nuclear test. An update on
Absurdity on steroids: Muslims in Switzerland protest “discrimination” while wearing yellow stars reminiscent of Star of David
Given pitch of the antisemitism in Islamic texts, this story is fortified with a month’s supply of irony. As noted earlier, the point of this exercise is to cast anyone standing in the way of Islamic supremacism and a potentially limitless demand for accommodations (including getting rid of the Swiss flag, which has a cross […]
Saudi king’s private aircraft to ferry ex-prisoners from Gaza to Hajj pilgrimage at Hamas boss’s request
Performing the Hajj pilgrimage is one of the five pillars of Islam, making this the highest possible reward: “The Hajj grant was provided by King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz at the request of the Palestinian Prime Minister in Gaza, Ismail Haniyeh, following their release in the Hamas-Israel prisoner exchange deal agreed last month. The costs […]
Report: Egypt randomly arresting Copts, going after critics in wake of army’s massacre
The army has an official version of “the truth” to protect. The behavior described below also proves the so called “anti-discrimination” decree issued by the military is not worth the paper it is printed on. If it were, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces would have to arrest itself. “Egypt Randomly Arresting Copts for […]
Surprise: Hizballah-dominated Lebanese government withholding its share of funding to UN tribunal investigating Hariri assassination
The tribunal indicted four Hizballah members for Hariri’s death, and said they may be linked to other assassinations. This development is another indication that the parasitic pseudostate of Hizballah continues to succeed in devouring its host. “US warns Lebanon over Hariri court funding,” from Agence France-Presse, November 5: A top US official on Saturday warned […]