Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Exclusive–Pamela Geller Calls Out Cowardly Conservatives, Says She’ll Organize Another Free Speech Event in Near Future**Full Image Gallery**e
Geller discussed how much of the political left, Islamic totalitarians, and even some high-profile conservatives have attempted to equate her art exhibit with the actions of the AK47-weilding Islamic terrorists, who were shot dead in their botched attempt to commit mass murder. Geller talked about why drawing Muhammad is so controversial within Islam and how the media is capitulating to Sharia law in America, among other issues. Throughout the interview, view a selection of submissions to the “Draw Muhammad” contest. » | Jordan Schachtel | Tuesday, May 05, 2015
ISIS Threatens Controversial Blogger Pamela Geller in Message Boasting of '71 Trained Soldiers in 15 Different States'
The threat, posted on anonymous message board JustPasteIt, singles out Geller, who helped plan a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest that was attacked by two gunmen in Garland, Texas, over the weekend. ISIS claimed responsibility for the shooting early Tuesday, marking the first time the terror group called an American attack one of its own, though lawmakers believe the two men were influenced by the group, not guided directly by it.
"This is the textbook case of what we're most concerned about," Rep. Michael McCaul, the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, told the Associated Press.
Both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security were aware the contest was a potential terror target and issued a joint bulletin on April 20. Organizers, including Geller - who has become a lightning rod for critics who think she promotes anti-Islam views - knew they'd be targeted but refused to back down. (+ video) » | Sasha Goldstein, Jason Silverstein | New York Daily News | Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Texas Attack Shows How US Protects Free Speech – No Matter How Offensive
The fatal shootings in Garland, Texas, of two extremist gunmen as they attacked an anti-Islamist meeting was a vivid reminder of the virtually unique protections afforded by the US constitution to free speech, no matter how hate-filled or provocative, according to prominent first amendment experts.
In many countries across Europe and around the world, Pamela Geller and the American Freedom Defense Initiative, who organized the event in Garland, might have fallen foul of hate speech laws such as the UK’s 1986 public order act or article 266(b) of Denmark’s criminal code. » | Ed Pilkington in New York | Wednesday, May 06, 2015
L'Iran interdit les coiffures punk
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| Les coupes de cheveux relevant du culte satanique sont désormais interdites. |
Les autorités iraniennes ont interdit les coupes de cheveux non orthodoxes pour les hommes. L'objectif ? Lutter contre les cultes sataniques, a rapporté lundi la presse locale qui évoque également l'interdiction des tatouages et des soins de beauté. Plusieurs coupes de cheveux, notamment les crêtes hérissées sur le crâne, sont devenues ces dernières années à la mode au sein de la jeunesse iranienne. La frange conservatrice de la société leur reproche de ne pas être conformes aux préceptes de l'islam. » | Source AFP | lundi 04 mai 2015
Pictured: Islamic State Opens Luxury Hotel…But Guests Face Beheading If They Break Rules
Fighters for the brutal terror group have refurbished the Ninawa International Hotel in Mosul, the northern Iraqi city currently under IS control.
The 262-bed, five-star hotel, once voted the best place to stay in Iraq, has had an ISIS makeover with manicured gardens and freshly-polished marble floors.
It is unclear whether the hotel once famed for its "luxurious elegance and comfort" has retained its bowling alley and sauna after the recent renovations.
But dancing, music, smoking or gambling are now forbidden and women must dress head-to-toe in black.
Members of the group's notorious al-Khansaa brigade – its female police force - are understood to be tasked with patrolling the grounds to check clients are obeying strict Sharia law.
Patrons risk amputation or beheading for failing to adhere to the Islamic rules that govern the area. » | Tom Batchelor | Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Marine 'Not Fit to Be a Le Pen', Says Suspended Front National Founder Jean-Marie
Jean-Marie Le Pen claimed that his daughter Marine was unfit to run France, saying the Front National leader lacked the “moral principles” to be French president a day after his suspension from the party.
The 86-year old Front National (FN) founder said on Tuesday he would not, as things stand, back his daughter’s bid for the French presidency in 2017, saying his suspension suggested she did not have the moral fibre for the job.
“If such moral principles should preside over France, it would be scandalous given my betrayal,” he said. » | Henry Samuel, Paris | Tuesday, May 05, 2015
IS Says It Was Behind US Prophet Cartoon Attack
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| Elton Simpson had talked about going to Somalia to fight with militant Islamists |
It said that "two soldiers of the caliphate" carried out the attack at a conference centre near Dallas.
IS's al-Bayan Radio news bulletin said the exhibition "was portraying negative pictures of the Prophet Muhammad".
Both suspects were shot dead after opening fire at the contest on Sunday.
Correspondents say that it is believed to be the first time that IS has claimed to have carried out an attack in the US.
"We tell America that what is coming will be even bigger and more bitter, and that you will see the soldiers of the Islamic State do terrible things," the statement released by the group said. » | Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Are These Portrayals of Pamela Geller Fair?
Geert Wilders, the Champion of ‘Free Speech’ in Texas, Wants to Ban the Koran in Holland
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| Dutch politician Geert Wilders |
In an e-mail to The Washington Post, Pamela Geller, an anti-Islam activist who organized the event, blamed "Islamic jihadis" who were "determined to suppress our freedom of speech violently." That sentiment was echoed on Twitter by another high-profile, if seemingly out-of-place, guest: the Dutch politician Geert Wilders. » | Adam Taylor | Monday, May 04, 2015
Carly Fiorina Declares Bid for President as New Foil to 'Not Trustworthy' Clinton
Monday, May 04, 2015
Ben Carson Tells US to 'Rise up' as he formally announces run for president
Troll or Hero? The Sex Blogger Who's Offending Muslims
These are all phrases that one of Malaysia's most infamous bloggers, Alvin Tan, uses to describe himself. He has a history of posts that have been highly divisive in the Muslim majority nation, and his latest stunt has involved once again offending Muslim sensibilities with a controversial Facebook post.
In the video, Tan, bare-chested and wearing sunglasses, plays the piano while singing a lyrically garbled version of the Azan - the Muslim call to prayer. Underneath the video, he has written: "Please don't badger me about the wrong lyrics ... First, this is a cover, so creative modification is permitted. Second, I ain't a suicide bomber." » | BBC Trending | Sunday, May 03, 2015
Dallas Prophet Cartoon Attack: Suspected Gunmen 'Named'
Officials have named them as Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi, according to the New York Times and the Washington Post newspapers.
Texas Gunman 'Tweeted Allegiance to ISIS During Attack'
A Twitter account which appears to have belonged to one of the two gunmen shot dead outside a Mohammed Cartoon contest in Texas Sunday night, posted a message swearing allegiance to ISIS around the time of the attack.
The account, @atawaakul, has now been removed by Twitter. Its profile picture was a photo of Anwar al-Awlaki, the American-educated cleric who became the influential mouthpiece of Yemen's Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) before being killed in a US drone strike.
In the message, the poster says: "The bro with me and myself have given ba'yah [allegiance - ed.] to Amirul Mu'mineen [leader of the believers - ed.], may allah accept us as mujahideen [holy warriors - ed.]" » | Ari Soffer | Monday, May 04, 2015
Chancellor Merkel Marks 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Dachau
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