A provocative column from a European observer named Wolfgang Bruno, who also sends in this introduction: My name is Wolfgang Bruno. I am European, and I am engaged in writing a book about the movement of ex-Muslims. It is my belief that modern communication technology such as the Internet may become a turning point for […]
Don’t stop worrying about Iranian nukes just yet
From Fred Kaplan in Slate, with thanks to Ali Dashti: Iran’s new pledge to halt its advance toward a nuclear arsenal is at best a gamble, more likely a deception. But the awful truth of our predicament (and, by “our,” I mean the world’s) is that we have no real choice but to swallow hard […]
Indonesian Cleric Inspired by Bin Laden
Query to the moral equivalence crowd: when was the last time you heard of a Christian cleric being influenced by Eric Rudolph or Tim McVeigh to go out and wage war against unbelievers? How did this Muslim cleric miss all the peaceful teachings of the Qur’an that we hear so much about? From AP, : […]
Iranian official: Turk move to join EU good for Islam
And Turkey is “ready to make use of Iran’s judicial experiences.” From Ettelaat International, with thanks to Ali Dashti: TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Judiciary chief for executive affairs Amir Abbas Sohrab Beig in Ankara on Monday called for expansion of judicial cooperation between Iran and Turkey. In his meeting with Turkish Minister of Justice Cemil […]
Weyrich on Stability for Tragic Kosovo
A commentary on the ongoing tragedy in Kosovo from the courageous and insightful Paul Weyrich. From CNSNews.com, with thanks to Sparta: Many Americans’ view of Kosovo — if they have one at all — is shaped by the tragic stories they see on CNN. Some may even remember that our country, as part of NATO, […]
Bangladesh: Ahmadiyya mosque razed, 12 houses robbed by jihadists
In the view of these “orthodox Muslim fanatics,” Muslim heretics have no religious or even human rights. From the Daily Star, with thanks to Twostellas: Orthodox Muslim fanatics razed an Ahmadiyya mosque at Bhadughar in Brahmanbaria minutes before the Juma prayers yesterday. In the latest incident of persecution of the minority religious sect, the hate-filled […]
Osama’s Islamism and Saddam’s Baathism are more alike than you think
Many think that the Arab nationalism espoused by Saddam and the Baathists was and is essentially different from and opposed to Islamic radicalism. This is not in fact the case, as I have argued here several times, and as is illustrated by this important piece from Lee Smith at Slate (thanks to Ruth King): Many […]
Saddam Hussein’s philanthropy of terror
Here is an excellent summation by Deroy Murdock of how Saddam Hussein contributed to the global jihad. Thanks to Diana West for the link.
Muslim Brotherhood leader calls for stepping up attacks against US, Israel
This is the man with whom some U.S. officials would like to reach an understanding. From the Jerusalem Post, with thanks to Twostellas: In his most public support of Muslim combatants, the leader of Egypt’s outlawed Muslim Brotherhood called on Iraqis and Palestinians to step up their resistance to both the United States and Israel. […]
Iran: “We must have two bombs ready to go in January or you are not Muslims”
Great. The bomb will be ready just in time for President Kerry’s inauguration, so he won’t have to worry about sending them that nuclear fuel. From WND, with thanks to Joseph D’Hippolito: Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged his country’s weapons developers to step up work on making a nuclear bomb, a U.S. official […]