Prince Charles is out to save the world and he's gonna use Islam to do it:
ISLAMABAD, Oct 31 (KUNA) -- Prince Charles Tuesday said that the world problems could be resolve by following Islamic teachings, as Islam is a religion of peace and brotherhood.
He said that clash of civilizations could be averted by following the teaching of Islam and Quraan.
This is of course, the same Prince Charles who last year received an Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Award for his contribution to understanding Islam, and who traveled to America, to defend and promote Islam, and to encourage America to "share his fondness for Islam."
The Prince wants us to "share his fondness for Islam?" Yeah well, piss off Prince. I have no fondness for terrorists and I have no desire to revert to the 7th century either.
Let me tell you what terrorism is.
Terrorism is the the systematic use of terror as a means of coercion, the use of violence (as bombing) committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their demands.
Prince Charles obviously views terrorists as "freedom fighters" and/or "militants" fighting oppression. Well Prince, why don't you tell that to the children of Beslan. Tell that to the teenagers in Israel blown up in a disco or a pizza parlor. Tell that to the 2,996 who died on 9/11, and the hundreds killed on a train in Spain. Tell that to the hundreds of Iraqis who were blown up in the street this year, oh, and the hundreds of your countrymen who died in the name of Islam.
The United States of America has done more to promote freedom throughout the world than any other country. We have sacrificed more and given more of ourselves, our people, our money and our time to stand up for freedom throughout the world. We will continue to do so, and we will never share your "fondness" for the monsters who killed those children in Beslan, who blew up the trains in Spain, who bomb pizzarias and buses in Israel, who flew planes into the WTC, and yes, who blew up your countrymen on July 11, 2005. These are the same people who are blowing up innocent Iraqis even as they try to rebuild their lives after Saddam.
Albert Einstein once said: "The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
The world is a dangerous place also because of the people who don't do evil but who make it easier for others to do it.
And that includes you Prince Charles, that includes you.
Cross-posted at Something... and Half of Something
Cross-posted by Sissy Willis at sisu:
"Asked at last Friday’s rally whether he intentionally acts as a provocateur," reports The Jewish Advocate, blogpal Sol's good friend Seva Brodsky, the "Pest of Zion" (above left with unidentified companions), "admits that he is trying to pinpoint anti-Israel activists’ weak spots. 'That’s just tough if they can’t behave in a civilized manner,'"
"They remain silent because they are cowards, and they want to be liked and to see what the group thinks," said Jeffrey Gedmin -- director of the Aspen Institute in Berlin -- in an interview on "Experiencing European Anti-Americanism and Anti-Israelism" a couple of years back. Now sub rosa friend Sol of Solomonia reveals similar "fear society lite" dynamics at work in our own backyard as he reports on "Another 'Justice' for Lebanon Counter-Protest" by a small band of mostly Russian-American Jews. The Jewish Advocate reports:
Last Friday, an estimated 30 counter-protesters, the vast majority of them Russian Jews, waved American and Israeli flags across the street from a rally organized by Justice for Lebanon at Copley Square that drew hundreds of supporters.
"This mobilizing effort represents a marked contrast with mainstream Jewish agencies that often organize their own Israel solidarity rallies rather than assert themselves as a reactive counter presence," notes the Advocate:
Members of the Russian Jewish community said that having grown up under a totalitarian regime, they are familiar with fear tactics and the workings of the propaganda machine -- not to mention institutionalized anti-Semitism. They said they will not hesitate to speak out in support of Israel when they view it is under attack . . .
"Solomon [That's our Barney!] suggested that the lack of a strong native-born Jewish American presence at the counter-rallies was due to the negativity associated with people expressing their politics in public, particularly if they are in the minority both as a religious group and as part of a counter-protest. “We’ve learned to be quiet about our Jewishness. There’s a little bit of shame,� he said.
Margolin of the Jewish Russian Telegraph agreed with that premise. “American Jews are plain scared. You can spin it any way you want it. We lived through the KGB, some of us. This freedom we have in America is a very, very precious thing to us. Clearly we will not be scared.�
Natan Sharansky couldn't have put it better.
Update: Pajamas Media links.
Update II: Scott Johnson at PowerLine gives us a friendly nod. Thanks, Scott!
I missed "Women's Day," but since I think we deserve more than one day, I offer this. [Cross Posted at TFS Magnum]
Europe is awash in rapists.
The direct connection between the rapes and Islam is irrefutable, as Muslims are significantly overrepresented among convicted rapists and rape suspects. The Muslim perpetrators themselves boast that there crime is justified since their victims were, among other things, not properly veiled.I'm sorry but I just don't get the multiculturalists' (or the feminists') silence on this. All cultures are not the same, not if they condone this kind of brutality.
And the connection is real. Islamic rapists in Australia claimed they were innocent, since the women they raped were not veiled. (At least one of them is serving 22 years. One can only hope he gets a little "pay-back" while in the Big House.)
And for those who still want to defend the "religion of peace," consider this:
In some parts of Pakistan, sexual assault – including gang rape – is officially sanctified as a legitimate form of enforcing the social value system.I won't say what I think should happen to that village council.One village council recently ordered that five young girls should be “abducted, raped or murdered” for refusing to be treated as chattel. The girls were aged between six and thirteen when they were married without their knowledge, to pay a family debt.
I don't want this to be an indictment of all Muslims. There are organizations of Muslims working to improve the situation for women. Of course the MSM does not report on their activities much. The old "If it bleeds it leads" idea, and these organizations don't cause that kind of news. (Unless of course their members are being killed by the fascists.)
But the fascist side of Islam is the enemy of every woman who wants the freedom we enjoy in the West.
Fashion can be fun, crazy and wild. But to take it to these lengths below has me outraged.
A model presents a creation as part of British designer Vivienne Westwood Fall/Winter 2006-2007 ready-to-wear women's collection during the Paris fashion Week (REUTERS/Charles Platiau)
PARIS (Reuters)
British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood brought it all to Paris fashion show.
Westwood, who is famed for using British fabrics such as tweed and tartan for her daring clothes, has not been shy to add a political touch to her clothes. Last year, she presented tops reading "I'm not a terrorist. Please don't arrest me" to protest against a tightening of anti-terrorism measures.
Wearing two sparkling little devil's horns in her bright red hair, Westwood told reporters she wanted to raise attention to the case of Leonard Peltier, a American Indian activist convicted for the 1975 killings of two FBI agents.
"Leonard Peltier is innocent. He's been in jail for 30 years now," Westwood said, pointing to the invitation letter for her show, featuring a blue penis with wings and the word "Innocent."
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Wild Thing's comment....
Every single time I think I wil not get shocked again I do. Woodward is obviously a nut job but it goes beyond that. Woodward is PRO terrorists and that I take offense with to the max.
Cross posted at Theodore's World
So much for freedom of speech.
You may remember the story of radio talk show host Michael Graham, who was suspended from WMAL / ABC for what CAIR deemed "hate radio." This would be the same CAIR that even Dick Durbin and Chuck Schumer--no right-wingers by any stretch of the imagination--have said that they have ties to terrorism, folks. CAIR isn't "moderate" or "peaceful" at all.
Michael Graham said nothing different from what countless Islamic clerics and scholars have said in DEFENSE of their own religion, in saying that Islam compels its believers to violence. Period. CAIR doesn't want you to know this though; it's OK for Muslims to say such things, but when "infidels" are the intended audience it's suddenly a problem. (They don't want to look like the head-choppers who will TELL you infidels the same thing, after all.)
Here's what he said, which is merely acknowledgement of what radical Islamists already know:
“Because of the mix of Islamic theology that—rightly or wrongly—is interpreted to promote violence, added to an organizational structure that allows violent radicals to operate openly in Islam’s name with impunity, Islam has, sadly, become a terrorist organization. It pains me to say it. But the good news is it doesn’t have to stay this way, if the vast majority of Muslims who don’t support terror will step forward and re-claim their religion.”
Well, now WMAL has ended Graham's suspension--because they've FIRED him.
This must be a very proud moment for CAIR and terror sympathizers everywhere; they got one guy who's telling the truth, now they must surely feel empowered in silencing others.
What's the matter, Randall Bloomquist, Ernie Fears, and Chris Berry? WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?
YOU, Chris Berry--you said in email that "the buck stops" with you. chris.j.berry@abc.com
You, WMAL, you succumbed to the pressure of those with known ties to terror. You have that right, but we also have the right to not support you, and we have the right to appeal to your advertisers just as CAIR threatened.
Reader Paul has been emailing Berry, Bloomquist, and Fears, and has forwarded me their lame responses:
From: Bloomquist, Randall [mailto:Randall.Bloomquist@abc.com]Note in this one from Berry, he says going to their advertisers would be a bad idea, while at the same time mentioning how successful CAIR's campaign has been doing just that:
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:54
To: [xxxxxx] Paul
Subject: RE: Change of heart?
Well, as of right now he is still part of the station. So, we continue to promote him as a team member. Still hoping to hear good news in the near future.
From: Berry, Chris J [mailto:Chris.J.Berry@abc.com]
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 9:58
To: [xxxxxx] Paul R
Subject: RE: Lack of honesty at WMAL?
Dear Mr. [xxxxxx],
Thank you for your email, comments and heartfelt support for Michael Graham.
As a United States Marine you have no doubt been faced with many difficult challenges - and perhaps difficult decisions. I suspect that you may have even been questioned about your decisions by those who might not have all of the facts.
I know that Michael appreciates your support, however I must tell you that boycotting his advertisers may have exactly the opposite effect that you have intended.
Many of the advertisers with whom I have spoken have criticized the actions of those who have tried to pressure them into changing their long standing relationship with WMAL. Most realize that their association with the station is bigger than any one broadcaster or program. By threatening boycotts, etc some advertisers have actually responded that while they will continue to advertise on WMAL they no longer want to advertise on "The Michael Graham Show". Clearly I am concerned about the economic impact that will have on Michael's assigned timeslot.
Rest assured that your message has been heard loud and clear, however in my opinion the contacting his advertisers will do more to harm Michael's reputation than you might realize.
I am truly sorry that you don't believe that I have the testicular fortitude to deal with organizations like CAIR. Although they may have claimed some sort of victory associated with Michael's suspension, that is not the case. I can assure you that I am taking this internal personal matter very seriously.
Sincerely,
Chris Berry
President, General Manager
News Talk 630 WMAL
Here's a LAME email response (with emphasis mine) from radio show host Chris Core:
From: Cccore@aol.com [mailto:Cccore@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 12:20
To: [xxxxxx] Paul R
Subject: Re: Cowards and Appeasers at WMAL/ABC
paul...i would be happy to discuss this on air...but its the bosses call, not mine. i do not own the radio station. chris
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Chris
soldier on.....carrying on the status quo you mean.
Perhaps you should MARINE on! Fight the good fight, engage in a little personal risk and discomfort.
Are you willing to talk about this?
Or are you wanting me to bend to "other topics" that are safer?
Paul [xxxxxx]
-----Original Message-----
From: Cccore@aol.com [mailto:Cccore@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:41
To: [xxxxxx] Paul R
Subject: Re: Cowards and Appeasers at WMAL/ABC
i have written this message to all the e-mails about michael. i honestly do not know much more about the situation than you. i have not been in to work yet to find out details. michael and i share an office and have been friends. i have worked at wmal for nearly 31 years. its a huge part of my life. i don't enjoy anything that causes hard feelings against my radio station. all i can do is soldier on on air as i have for three decades. hope to talk to you at six. chris core
Here are some advertisers you can contact, just culled from the WMAL website:
Cabinet Discounters: info@cabinetdiscounters.com
Moore Hummer: Contact form, phone 1-800-552-0915
Safford Lincoln Mercury: rick@saffordLM.com
And a contact courtesy of CAIR:
Mr. Dan Testa
President TCI - Telcept Holdings, LCC
5554 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22151
TEL (703) 321-3030, 1-800-824-1001
Fax: (703) 321-5046
E-Mail: testad@tcicomm.com, routhierd@tcicomm.com, tcimail@tcicomm.com
And finally, thanks to Free Republic, a big list:
E-MAIL: testad@tcicomm.com, routhierd@tcicomm.com, tcimail@tcicomm.com, sales@pohankalexus.dealerspace.com, mandelle@pepperlaw.com, bbroullire@comcastsportsnet.com, jcreech@melwood.com, fedgov@1igsi.com, info@fairoakschurch.org, admissions@regent.edu, emba.coordinator@business.wm.edu, combsa@fmmc.army.mil, redelman@ricedelman.com, rmalone@fbw.com, cbraudis@mutualfundstore.com, trock@erols.com, crricchi@aol.com, chef47@msn.com, fodebbie@aol.com, midatlantic@basements.com, Roofdog@aol.com, sales@solatubeskylight.com, sales@sjroof.com, info@heartcheck.com, tony1winkler@yahoo.com, pumphrey@pumphreyfh.com, sfrazier@bgf.org, bill@1031.us, StewartTeam@PointingYouHome.com, info@annhand.com, cuttingedgekiosks@yahoo.com, pottenritter@jordankitts.com, jmack@gutterhelmetsystems.com, vabeach@procraftcoatings.com, info@thompsoncreek.com, smiles@bethesdasedationdentistry.com, info@theeyecenter.com, jay@rosenbergmedia.com, customerservice@tni.com, info@tonyandjoes.com, pr@1800gotjunk.com, gloriag@manorworks.com, fodebbie@aol.com, suggestions@merrifieldgardencenter.com, schapman@offenbachers.com, info@regionalpestmanagement.com, info@cabinetdiscounters.com, info@getstyle.com, etessel@croppmetcalfe.com, out2dry@nomorewater.com, jwingert@alexandriabuickpontiacgmc.com, mcarroll@brownscar.com, ernie@smithgifford.com, ehill@cherner.com, gsm@cowlesford.com, jeffdoughty@moorecadillac.com, elliot@roiadvertising.com, wanda@radialtire.com
Michael Graham's statement on the firing appears below.
WELL, THEY GOT ME...
The First Amendment and I have been evicted from ABC Radio in Washington, DC.
On July 25th, the Council on American-Islamic Relations demanded that I be “punished” for my on-air statements regarding Islam and its tragic connections to terrorism. Three days later, 630 WMAL and ABC Radio suspended me without pay for comments deemed “hate radio” by CAIR.
CAIR immediately announced that my punishment was insufficient and demanded I be fired. ABC Radio and 630 WMAL have now complied. I have been fired for making the specific comments CAIR deemed “offensive,” and for refusing to retract those statements in a management-mandated, on-air apology. ABC Radio further demanded that I agree to perform what they described as “additional outreach efforts” to those people or groups who felt offended.
I refused. And for that refusal, I have been fired.
It appears that ABC Radio has caved to an organization that condemns talk radio hosts like me, but has never condemned Hamas, Hezbollah, and one that wouldn’t specifically condemn Al Qaeda for three months after 9/11.
As a fan of talk radio, I find it absolutely outrageous that pressure from a special interest group like CAIR can result in the abandonment of free speech and open discourse on a talk radio show. As a conservative talk host whose job is to have an open, honest conversation each day with my listeners, I believe caving to this pressure is a disaster.
I for one cannnot apologize for the truth and I cannot agree to some community-service style “outreach effort” to appease the opponents of free speech.
If I had made a racist or bigoted comment -- which my regular listeners know goes against everything I believe in -- I would apologize immediately, and without coercion. When I have made inadvertent fact errors in the past, I apologized promptly and without hesitation.
But we have now gone far beyond that, with demands that I apologize for the ideas my listeners and I believe in. It is not a coincidence that, after my suspension on July 28th, WMAL received more than 15,000 phone calls and emails protesting my removal from the airwaves.
Why such a huge response? It wasn't about me; The listeners I spoke to said they felt betrayed by my suspension because the vast majority of them agree with me on the subject of Islam. By labeling my statements as unacceptable, these listeners felt that WMAL management was insulting them, too.
I cannot speak for anyone else, but I care about the listeners of 630 WMAL. I respect them and I appreciate the amazing support they have given me.
I could not dishonor their principled support for free speech by giving into these demands. I cannot join ABC Radio in bowing to CAIR’s wishes. And I will not apologize for my opinions or retract the truth.
The whole point of the Michael Graham Show is what my listeners and I call the “natural truth,” those obvious facts about modern life that the p.c. police and mainstream media believe should never be discussed. That includes the tragic, but undeniable relationship between terrorism and Islam as it is constituted today.
The conversations my listeners and I had on this subject were not offensive or bigoted in the least. In fact, Ibrahim Hooper of CAIR (who has appeared on my show several times) credited “criticism from talk radio” in part for the recent fatwa against terrorism issued by a group of US Muslim scholars. Ironically, it was issued the day before I was suspended.
That’s the real tragedy here. The people who most need free speech and open dialogue on the issues facing Islam today are America's moderate Muslims. These are people of good will who have the difficult job ahead of reforming and rescuing their religion. They need all the help they can get.
The decision to give CAIR what it wants—a group with well-publicized ties to terrorists and terror-related organizations--will make it harder for the reformers to successfully face Islam's challenges. Still worse, silencing people like me will make it easier for Islamist extremists to dismiss all sincere calls for reform as mere "bigotry."
When CAIR is able to quell dissent and label every critic a "bigot," the chilling effect is felt far beyond ABC Radio and 630 WMAL. If anyone is owed an apology, it is the moderate, Muslim community who have been failed once again by the mainstream media.
A VERY SPECIAL NOTE TO EVERYONE WHO EMAILED AND CALLED ON MY BEHALF: Again and again through this ordeal, as people pressured me to just give in, say what CAIR wanted to hear and get my job back, I thought of you. I cannot express how much your support meant to me. I don't know that I'm doing the right thing by fighting this fight. I only know that I believe it's the right thing, and I believe it with all my heart.
Your support, your words of encouragement, your anger that the forces of p.c. fear have this much power--these all helped me do what I needed to do. Thank you.
In the coming days, I hope I'll have some good news for you about how we can continue our conversation. So please stay tuned, please stop by here each day and check it.
Trust me, this isn't the last you've heard from me.
MICHAEL, ARE YOU *SURE* YOU'VE BEEN FIRED? I've had several people tell me that ABC Radio says I'm not really fired, that I have "chosen" not to go back to work. I don't know what to say to that except that I received a hand-delivered letter very late Friday announcing that I was "terminated immediately." If there is some other definition of that other than "you're fired," I am not familiar with it.