Criticism of the Oklahoma constitutional amendment (Question 755), which prohibits state courts from “considering or using” international law or sharia, was expected. Interestingly, though, the specific critiques have not been well considered. We begin with a concession. There is no dispute that Question 755 was poorly drafted and, as such, criticism directed at the legal [...]
Jihad Watch reader Jim writes: Here’s a picture I took on my phone when passing through security in Miami on Wednesday. The nun was travelling with three others, not unlike the Flying Imams come to think of it. My wife, Laurie, not a nun, said "Look!" and I turned…
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No, Ihsanoglu. Mohamed Mohamud is spreading "Islamophobia," if it really exists at all. Nidal Hasan is spreading "Islamophobia." Faisal Shahzad is spreading "Islamophobia." Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad is spreading "Islamophobia." Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab is spreading "Islamophobia." But Ihsanoglu will never admit that. If he can convince the Western political elites that…
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From Yahoo News: NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Freedom Defense Initiative’s Stop Islamization of America program is hosting a panel discussion on the Ground Zero mosque controversy at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). CPAC, the largest conservative gathering in the country, will hold its annual…
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Including a suicide attack, laying hold of the guarantee of Paradise to those who "kill and are killed" for Allah (Qur’an 9:111). "Gunbattle breaks out in Kyrgyz south," from AP, November 29 (thanks to Maxwell): BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan – At least four Islamic militants were killed Monday in a clash with…
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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"…
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"NATO and Afghan officials were unable to confirm whether the person who carried out the shooting was actually a member of the border police or if it was an insurgent who had infiltrated the Afghan security forces." And how hard could they be to infiltrate? How do they screen out…
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Just in time for Christmas the extreme-left Nation magazine is offering figurines of two of its heroes for sale: Noam Chomsky and the late Communist historian Howard Zinn. The items are being offered as part of the Nation‘s online auction to raise money. They’re perfect gifts for your favorite sneering, out-of-touch limousine so-called liberal friends [...]
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Now here is a genuine fear of a backlash. "Britain fears Islamic fury over WikiLeaks: Report," from Economic Times, November 28: LONDON: The British government has warned that its citizens in Pakistan, Iraq, Iran and other parts of the Muslim world could be targeted in a violent backlash over "anti-Islamic"…
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As the mainstream media’s "Muslims Fear Backlash" Industry swings into high gear, focusing attention on how Muslims in Portland, Oregon, are afraid of vigilante attacks after the attempted jihad attack at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony there last Friday, I have just two questions: 1. Is there any substantial evidence…
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