An American-born man, reported to be 29-year-old Omar Mateen of Fort Pierce, Florida, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and went on the deadliest mass shooting in American history, described as the worst terror attack since 9/11. Robert Spencer has been following the media in its the defense of the indefensible, including: ACLU lawyers blaming […]
Orlando jihad mass murderer “quite religious,” regularly attended mosque
The single factor that unifies virtually all jihad terrorists — devout observance in Islam — is the one most commonly discounted and dismissed by mainstream analysts. That’s one key reason why we’re in the fix we’re in. Are authorities investigating what is taught at the Islamic Center of Fort Pierce, or just taking the imam’s […]
Orlando jihadi’s coworker complained about him, company did nothing because he was Muslim
“Gilroy, a former Fort Pierce police officer, said Mateen frequently made homophobic and racial comments. Gilroy said he complained to his employer several times but it did nothing because he was Muslim.” They knew that if they had acted against Mateen, they would have been excoriated in the media for “Islamophobia,” and may even have […]
Obama on Orlando: Too early to know “precise motivations of the killer”
He pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and the Islamic State claimed responsibility. What could the motive possibly be? Will Obama amend his remarks and acknowledge that the motive is now perfectly clear? Don’t hold your breath. “Terror in Orlando: 50 killed in shooting rampage at gay club; gunman pledged allegiance to ISIS,” by Hayley […]
Orlando gay club jihadi reportedly recited prayers to Allah during attack
After calling 911 and pledging allegiance to the Islamic State. “Fifty dead in Orlando gay nightclub shooting, worst mass killing in U.S. history; gunman reportedly pledged allegiance to Islamic State,” by Matt Pearce and Del Quentin Wilber, Los Angeles Times, June 12, 2016: A heavily armed gunman who had reportedly pledged allegiance to Islamic State […]
Islamic State claims responsibility for Orlando gay club jihad massacre
And he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State. “Orlando Nightclub Shooting,” Reuters, June 12, 2016: A man armed with an assault rifle and a handgun stormed a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and killed 50 people in the worst U.S. mass shooting in history. Here’s what we know so far: The shooter, identified by authorities […]
Orlando jihadi pledged allegiance to ISIS & mentioned Boston jihadis in 911 call
“Ron Hopper of the FBI, the bureau leading the investigation, said Sunday they were still working to determine a motive.” “CBS News: Gunman Who Killed 50 At Orlando Nightclub Pledged Allegiance To ISIS,” CBSLocal, June 12, 2016: ORLANDO, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside a crowded […]
Guardian: “Let’s not give in to fear after the Orlando shooting”
“We should remember not to blame all members of any other religion or political ideology for what one person does.” Right. The problem is that any examination of the motives and goals of people such as Omar Mateen, and any consideration of what can be done about them, is always met with the accusation that […]
Congressman: DHS says Orlando gay club jihad mass murderer made pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State
Islamic State spokesman Abu Mohammad al-Adnani recently called on Muslims to “get prepared, be ready … to make it a month of calamity everywhere for nonbelievers…especially for the fighters and supporters of the caliphate in Europe and America.” “Dem rep told Orlando shooter ‘made pledge of allegiance’ to ISIS,” by Rebecca Savransky, The Hill, June […]
FBI: Orlando gay club jihad mass murderer bragged about “ties to terror organizations”
“There’s allegations that the individual has made threats in the past to having ties to terrorist organizations.” Would it have been “Islamophobic” to have monitored him more closely? “FBI: Suspect Bragged About Ties To ‘Terrorist Organizations,’” by Steve Guest, Daily Caller, June 12, 2016: FBI Special Agent Ron Hopper, who’s in charge of Orlando’s FBI […]