Remember the adage at the end of the old G.I. Joe cartoons that “knowing is half the battle?” Somewhere in the remaining half is “keep the guy with the bomb off the plane.” “Official: U.S. Knew for 2 Years Suspect Could Have Terror Ties,” from FoxNews, December 26: An official briefed on the foiled attack […]
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Flight 253 jihadist was nicknamed “Islamic scholar”
And his father warned the U.S. about him. Also, who paid for the $4 million apartment he lived in? And why was he nicknamed “Islamic scholar” when he was so obviously a Misunderstander of the Religion of Peaceâ„¢? “Father of Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, Nigerian terror suspect in Flight 253 attack, warned U.S.,” by Samuel […]
Suspect in attempted bombing of Detroit flight had visa to attend “religious ceremony”
This is potentially significant, due to the highly plausible double meaning of the “ceremony” as an act of jihad, as well as for jihadists’ common habit of referring to an upcoming attack as a “wedding.” At the very least, it would behoove authorities to ask for more details before granting a visa, and restrict the […]
Suspect in attempted bombing of flight to Detroit was reportedly on a watch list
Profiling! Islamophobia! No, wait… More on this story. “Passenger Lights Explosive on Delta Flight,” from CBS News, December 25: A Northwest Airlines passenger landing in Detroit on Friday tried to blow up the flight but the explosive device failed, two U.S. national security officials said. The passenger, who was traveling on Northwest Airlines Flight 253 […]
Passenger with possible al-Qaeda ties ignites explosive on flight to Detroit
Merry Christmas, kuffar. “Passenger Ignites Explosive on Delta Flight, Al Qaeda Connection Reported,” from Fox News, December 25 (thanks to Keith): A male passenger reportedly linked to terrorist organization al-Qaeda ignited a powdery substance prior to landing on a Delta Airlines flight to Detroit Friday. The suspect is believed to be Nigerian, Fox News reported. […]
“The World Does not Need Spencer”
Today’s Hate Mail Bag entry starts with a statement that is undeniably true — “The World Does not Need Spencer” — and follows it with a series of much more doubtful assertions. Finally, in a sterling example of projection, the author blames Zionism for the conflicts in the world. The jihad wars in the Philippines, […]
Sudan: Christian soccer star sentenced to 40 lashes for drunk driving
Forty lashes: not a good training technique “Cultural and intimidation issues” — not surprising, in a culture of intimidation. “Nigerian player in Sudan wants out before next year,” from the Sudan Tribune, December 4 (thanks to John): December 3, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – A Nigerian player in the top Sudanese club El-Merreikh is planning to leave […]
Fitzgerald: Omar Bin Laden would like a job at the U.N. — why not make him Secretary-General?
Omar Bin Laden, news reports tell us, would like a job at the U.N. This isn’t a case of someone wishing to further terrorism. By all accounts, he does not approve of his famous father. But that is not the only reason to give Omar Bin Laden a job at the U.N. In fact, it […]
Movement for Italy leader Daniela Santanchè calls Muhammad a pedophile
Italian television looks like fun. (Video thanks to Frank.) “The Prophet wrote the (marriage contract) with ‘Aisha while she was six years old and consummated his marriage with her while she was nine years old and she remained with him for nine years (i.e. till his death).” — Bukhari 7.62.88 This behavior by the man […]
Fitzgerald: General James Jones, From here to eternity
“Washington, DC, Oct. 16 — At the Oct. 15 Fourth Annual Gala of the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP), the National Security Advisor, General James L. Jones, reiterated the Administration’s commitment to establishing a Palestinian state and determination to move forward with peace talks. “We are clear, unambiguous and consistent,” said Gen. Jones, “The […]