Pointed and well-reasoned analysis of the opposition to Oklahoma’s Sharia ban from an ace lawyer. “Criticism of the Oklahoma Amendment banning Shariah from State Courts: Legitimate or ill-considered?,” by David Yerushalmi, November 29: Introduction Criticism of the Oklahoma constitutional amendment (Question 755), which prohibits state courts from “considering or using” international law or sharia, was […]
German minister: “There is a macho culture among young Muslim men that glorifies violence”
Contrasts She even acknowledged that it had religious roots, at least partially — which is much more realistic than most government officials in Western countries ever get close to being. “Minister slams ‘macho’ Muslim culture,” from The Local, November 26 (thanks to all who sent this in): Family Minister Kristina Schröder slammed on Friday what […]
Italy expels Moroccan Misunderstander of Islam who planned jihad attacks on Milan subway and cathedral
They expelled the Misunderstander, but did they expel the Misunderstanding? “Italy expels Moroccan convicted of terrorism,” from The Associated Press, November 26: MILAN — Italian security officials say an Islamic extremist who was part of a cell that planned attacks on the Milan subway and a cathedral has been expelled to his native Morocco. The […]
Canada won’t attend Durban anti-Israel hatefest
If only we had leadership like this in the United States. “Canada won’t attend Durban racism ‘hatefest,’ Kenney calls it ‘charade,’” from The Canadian Press, November 25 (thanks to Ima): OTTAWA – Canada will not attend a United Nations conference on racism next year, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said Thursday. “Our government has lost faith […]
Australia: Muslim woman gets 6 months for falsely accusing police officer of removing her hijab
Marisol’s point here about the statement that Muslim dress makes about Western society is important. In addition, it is worth noting how this is yet another illustration of a fake Muslim hate crime. Portraying oneself as a victim so as to gain the special protections and freedom from scrutiny that victim status offers — it’s […]
Jury rejects Somali family’s civil-rights claims over failed drug bust
Good for this jury, which rejected the idea that the officers should have compromised their own safety, so as to allow these Somali suspects to go alone into another room to put on hijabs. They were arguing that cultural considerations should trump the value of a police officer’s life. “Jury rejects Somali family’s civil-rights claims […]
Arctic mosque plan iced over Saudi funding
“It would be paradoxical and unnatural to approve financing coming from a country where religious freedom does not exist.” Indeed. If only American officials were as sensible as Ragnhild Imerslund. “Arctic mosque plan iced over Saudi funding,” from Agence France-Presse, November 9 (thanks to Barbara): A plan to build the world’s north-most mosque has been […]
Netanyahu responds to Obama: “Jerusalem is not a settlement: Jerusalem is the capital of the State of Israel”
Netanyahu is a lonely voice speaking the truth in an increasingly insane world. “Netanyahu Sharply Insists on Building in Jerusalem,” by Ethan Bronner in the New York Times, November 9 (thanks to Weasel Zippers): JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office sharply rejected international criticism of Israel’s most recently announced building plans in East Jerusalem, […]
Canadian PM vows to stand for Israel regardless of the cost
Would that in the U.S. we had a president like Stephen Harper. “Harper vows to stand up for Israel,” by Jennifer Ditchburn for The Canadian Press, November 8 (thanks to all who sent this in): OTTAWA – Stephen Harper says he’ll take a forceful stand against anti-Israel rhetoric no matter the political cost to his […]
Federal judge schedules hearing today on restraining order blocking Oklahoma’s Sharia ban
It’s interesting to note how quickly the Islamic supremacists have gone after this measure, while others dismiss it as unnecessary. If it were unnecessary, why go to the trouble to block it? If Muslims have no plans to bring the political and supremacist aspects of Sharia to the U.S., which would be the first time […]