Month: February 2006

Democrat Minority Leader Harry Reid Teeters before Fall

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MUST SEE VIDEO OF HARRY REID’S DENIALS…”ANY MONEY I RECEIVED HAD NO FINGER PRINTS OF JACK ABRAMOFF ON IT.”VIDEO HERE(5 minute denial collection provided by GOP Sentors)Is Harry Reid teetering before a “Big Fall?”Clutching his hands to his heart Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., (lays it on thick) calls for Republicans, to clean up the tainted relationship between lawmakers and lobbyists in the wake of the scandal involving former lobbyist Jack Abramoff at the Library of Congress in Washington Jan.

Tarheels Enter Cartoon Controversy

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The Daily Tarheel, is upholding that liberal tradition in their exercise of free speech by unapologetically printing a cartoon depicting the prophet Muhammad.

2006 Winter Olympics

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Laura Bush joined Cherie Blair in Turin, Italy for the start of the 2006 Winter Olympics.

France Backs Russian Hamas Invite

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Russia invited Hamas for talks saying that Russia never considered the group a terrorist organization as Hamas refuses to recognize Israel or to put down arms,VIDEO HERE (Reuters)Well, the French certainly don’t surprise much with this move.Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (C) waves as he arrives from Egypt to Gaza Strip February 9, 2006.

CNN's Despicable Double Standard

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CNN refused to air the Danish Muhammad Cartoons in their news segments on the “Cartoon Riots” saying they did not want to offend viewers.

The 2002 LA Bomb Plot

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Athena, blogger Goddess, has a detailed look at the thwarted LA bombing in 2002.Athena also has the latest on the overconfident and evil Al Zarqawi…

A Muslim with Roots to the Prophet Weighs In on Cartoons

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An inoffensive Muhammad cartoon.This came from a Muslim reader in Sweden with descendent’s close to the Prophet Muhammad, himself:The Danes shouldn’t have slept through their religion-classes – how on earth did they think that caricatures of Muhammed wouldn’t enrage the muslim world?”For your information, both of my parents are Muslims, my dad Arabian and my mom European.

Spanish Disposition

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Spain continues its appeasing ways, to one group anyway.Barcepundit has pictures of a disgraceful display of art in Spain.

UK Knew of Abu Hamza's Terror Links, Hook Linked to Al Qaeda

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But, British wiretap laws prevented his arrest and conviction!Great Britain is struggling with its own wiretap controversyAbu Hamza, Preacher of Hate.Abu Hamza’s flock included: 4 of the London Tube Suicide bombers, 2 Shoe Bombers, at least 1 Cop Killer, a 9-11 Hijack Plotter, and a Ricin Poison Plotter.

The "We Called the Cops" & "You've Got My Support" Swindles

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The Danish Imam Swindles keep piling up like extra fake cartoons on a Mideast tour!* First there was the “Pig Snout Swindle” * Then came the “Ban the Koran Swindle” * The “You’ve Got My Support Swindle” has been widely reported* And, now Sir Humphrey’s Blog contributor Chefen blogging from Sweden enlightens us more on the “We Called the Cops Swindle”Chefen translated the webpage of the Danish newspaper providing the docs that revealed the latest Danish Imam Swindle:Cartoons sent anonymouslyWho is behind the gross cartoon and the two derogatory pictures, which you can see on this page, is not precisely known by the representatives of the 21 Muslim organisations.

The "Ban the Koran" Swindle

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“During a news conference, they spoke about a proposal from the far-right Danish People’s Party to ban the Koran in Denmark because of some 200 verses that are alleged to encourage violence.”Ahmed AkkariIslamic Society of Denmark SpokesmanNew York TimesFebruary 9, 2006 Don’t look like there’s much truth to that statement, either.First, it was “The Pig Snout” Swindle.

Will the West Surrender in "Cartoon Wars" Like Last Time?

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Saddam Hussein was upset with this earlier cartoon on display in France in 1988 at the Institute du Monde Arabe in Paris……So, it was taken down!Or Does it Explode remembers a forgotten Euro-Arab cartoon controversy from years ago when there was a different strong man in the Middle East:In 1988 an exhibition at the Institute du Monde Arabe in Paris had featured one of [Syrian cartoonist Ali Farzat’s] cartoons showing a general doling out medals from a stewpot to a man in rags.

After Offending Muslims, Charlie Hebdo Promises to Offend Jews

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The “Freedom of Speech War” Rages on in Europe.Charlie Hebdo, a weekly French rag, is going to follow up on their wildly successful weekly edition by publishing Iranian-sponsored lampoons of the Holocaust in their next edition.The French Paper Charlie-Hebdo bears the headline “Mohammed stressed out by the fundamentalists” and a cartoon of the prophet in tears uttering the words “It’s hard to be loved by fools.” (Today)The New York Times says that the battle for freedom of speech in Europe is far from over:The weekly, Charlie Hebdo, published the Danish cartoons on Wednesday, together with one it had commissioned for its cover showing the Prophet Muhammad muttering, “It’s hard to be loved by morons.”Mr.

Top 10 ACLU Myths

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Stop the ACLU is celebrating a year of blogging and does so with a top 10 list of ACLU Myths.Congratulations on your first year!

Following Up with the "Pig Squealer"

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From an earlier story we found out that one of the “fake” Danish cartoons turned out to be a photo from a Pig Squealing contest!Today, Neander News follows up with the Pig Calling contestant and photographer of the “faked Cartoon”.The photographer may consider taking legal action!(And, HERE is a Jesus on video that makes you go hmmm,…

CNN & FOX News Show Danish Cartoons!

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Michelle Malkin offered CNN a challenge today:Last week, I noted CNN’s weasel disclaimer explaining to readers why it won’t fully inform them about the Mohammed cartoons:CNN has chosen to not show the cartoons in respect for Islam.Reader Dave R.

Cartoon Rampage Leads to Cairo

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Freedom for Egyptians now has the photos posted as does Egyptian Sandmonkey from the Al Fager Egyptian newspaper with the Muhammad cartoons on the front page.Yesterday, she posted that an Egyptian paper printed the cartoons 5 months ago and it was no big deal to the people in Egypt.

NYT Says "No" to Muhammad & donkey, "Yes" to Crap on Mary

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The New York Times has no problem printing a picture of the Virgin Mary covered in dung in today’s (Wednesday 2-8-06) edition:But just yesterday they refused to print this picture of Muhammad with a donkey:This was their explanation for not printing the cartoons from yesterday’s editorial:The New York Times and much of the rest of the nation’s news media have reported on the cartoons but refrained from showing them.

French Print New Cartoon – Muslims Outraged! – Chirac Sweats

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Muslim Leaders lose court battle to stifle free speech in France,VIDEO HEREThe French weekly, Charlie-Hebdo, adds new fuel to “cartoon controversy” willing to go to where most US papers would not dare.Charlie-Hebdo takes it up a notch…The French Paper Charlie-Hebdo bears the headline “Mohammed stressed out by the fundamentalists” and a cartoon of the prophet in tears uttering the words “It’s hard to be loved by fools.” (AFP)The French newspaper, Charlie-Hebdo printed the inflammatory Danish cartoons today after a win from free speech in French court.

Muslims Riot & Torch 2 Cinemas after Qurans Found in Sewer

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A mob of 3,000 angry Muslims torched 2 cinemas, smashed shop windows and clashed with police after 50 copies of the Quran were reportedly recovered from a sewage drain:Garbage collectors reportedly spotted the holy books floating in the Rohi Nalla, which is in South Cantt police jurisdiction.

Muslim Hackers Threaten Danes Online

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The BBC is reporting over 1,000 Danish websites have been defaced:Almost 1,000 Danish websites have been defaced by Islamic hackers protesting about controversial cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad.

World Shocked at Muslim Imagery

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The cartoon protests…Bare Knuckle Politics has MUCH more on this “bomb packing” protester pictured above from a London protest.Chefen, who blogs from Sweden, has been following the frenzy at Sir Humphreys.By the way, the cartoons were published in Egypt 5 months ago and there were no riots or deaths.Pastor Jeff sends the cartoons of Jews that were OK.

More US Soldiers Killed on Bikes than in Afghanistan

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The Pakistan Tribune reports on US casualties in Afghanistan:More United States troops have died in off-duty motorcycle accidents since the terrorist attacks of 11 September, 2001, than have been killed in combat in Afghanistan over the same period.

Again, Democrats Prove Nothing is Sacred or Out of Bounds

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DISGRACEFUL “SERMON” BY REVEREND LOWERY AT CORETTA SCOTT KING’S FUNERAL,VIDEO HERE (from Think Progress)Expose the Left has more video (via Michelle Malkin)The Anchoress recalls the Wellstone rally.Gay Patriot nails it…

Books Not Blowtorches

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Another case study for the “Books not Blowtorches” movement.A Palestinian militant of the Islamic Jihad movement spews out benzine to set on fire a Danish flag, during demonstrations against the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Jimmy Carter Campaigns for Son, Bush-Bashes at Kickoff

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As the mullahs in Iran continue to threaten, the good people of Nevada are reminded of the failed policy’s of Jimmy, as they take a look at Jack.Former President Jimmy Carter, left, is seen with his son Jack, right, during a campaign kickoff in Henderson, Nev., on Monday, Feb.

** Danish Imams Busted! **

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Imam Ahmad Abu Laban, the leader of the Islamic Society of Denmark toured the Middle-East to “create awareness” about 12 cartoons that were published in Danish newspaper, Jyllands-Posten, on September 30, 2005.However, the truth is that Imam Ahmad Abu Laban, brought at least 3 additional images, which HAD NEVER been published in any media source.

Sick Iranian Cartoon Contest

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This is sick, humorless, and evil, but I will not go torch an embassy over it.Here is the entry from Contestant A.

The Left Weighs In on Cartoon Riots… Blame Bush

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Your Daily Kos does not disappoint:Turns out that the three most offensive of the fifteen cartoons currently being circulated by the Islamic Society of Denmark are blatant fakes that were not among the twelve originals published in September of last year:Here they are.

British Daily Telegraph Quotes GP & US Bloggers

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David Rennie, Europe Correspondent of The Daily Telegraph since January 2005, is hot on the trail of the fabricated and/or fake cartoons that made their way to the Middle East with Imam Ahmad Abu Laban’s delegation…On the trail of the ‘extra’ cartoons…The Muslim delegates insisted they made clear the three extra cartoons were not from “Jyllands-Posten”, but were included to show the level of racism faced by Danish Muslims.

3,000 Danes Protest for Peace and Love

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3,000 Danes set up microphones, played Danish folk music and love and peace songs, and carried “Sorry!” signs at a protest in Copenhagen today,VIDEO HERE (Reuters)While the peace activists marched with peace torches, one of the cartoon faking Muslim Leaders is invited onto a television debate show.Hundreds of Danes gather for a peace torchlight procession demonstration to appeal for a peaceful dialogue to resolve a row that has erupted over the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, in Copenhagen February 5, 2006.

UN Honors Chavez with "Unity Award"

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Hugo Chavez traveled to Cuba to receive the 2005 International Jose Martí Prize.”The lit up image of “Che” overlooked the event, as if nodding to the continuation of his own thoughts and struggles.”- Granma -Similar to the “Che” overlooking national workers day in Cuba.

Even with Mock Indictments… Rain, Low Turnout Save Bush Regime

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Moaists, Marxists, and Moonbats March into Washington DC to remove the Bushies!Flag Burning at the “Drive Out the Bush Regime” protest in Washington D.C.”You have committed crimes against humanity and BushCommission.org and thousands are coming this weekend to drive you out of office, You and you whole administration.”Heather HurwitzWorld Can’t Wait ActivistInterrupting Donald RumsfeldBefore someone in Crowd yells at her to “Shut up!”February 5, 2006MUST SEE VIDEO HERE Donald Rumsfeld was in Europe this weekend.Sadly, thousands did not show up as Heather Hurwitz had hoped.But, the Marxists carried their Mao-Lenin flag with pride.It was a dreary day for Leftists.After spending three hours in the rain on the National Mall, a group of soggy activists marched over to the White House where they were greeted by…

The Lion and the Lamb

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Andrew Young from “Siberian Light” fame is blogging again at the UK blog Taking Aim.Welcome back, Andrew!Today he posts on “A Lessen in Diplomacy”

Saddam Hussein as Jesus

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Maybe we should torch some embassies?Slapstick asks, “Do they not have Southpark in the Mideast?”