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Bloody Pig's Foot Sent To Peter King After Islam Hearings

“The controversial Republican representative who chaired a hearing into the ‘radicalization’ of American Muslims has been sent a parcel containing a severed pig’s trotter and an anti-Semitic note. The parcel and it’s gore-spattered contents were sent to Peter King at

Koran Burned in Florida….12 Killed in Retaliation

I don’t believe in burning any religious books, so I wish those seeking attention by doing so would stop. Islamists extremists want their attack to convey strength. In fact, it demonstrates their weakness and inability to deal with any alternative

The 'New Egypt' Wants To Mend Fences With Iran

On Tuesday Egypt declared that it is ready to “open a new page” with Iran. They seem pleased in Tehran. The Tehran Times reports: TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has welcomed a proposal by his Egyptian counterpart

The New Egypt? Israel Literally Wiped Off the Map

From Ynet news: Egypt Air, the largest airline in Egypt, has removed Israel from the map – literally. On its website, Ynet has learned, Jordan’s land reaches the Mediterranean Sea. Egypt Air is the first large airline to have omitted

Is The Anti-Libya Coalition Fraying Already?

Let’s hope not for the sake of those that are putting their lives at risk. But the Arab League, which endorsed the idea of a no-fly-zone over Libya, is now criticizing the air campaign. And Russia, which abstained in the

In Libya We're on the Same Side As….Al Qaeda?!

Richard Spencer in The Telegraph (UK) has a very troubling piece describing who we are now supporting in Libya. Many of the opposition leaders are Islamic radicals. Abdelkarim al-Hasadi, who is running the defense of the rebel town Dernah, was

WaPo: Does It Matter If Gaddafi Wins? Yes, the Stakes Are Enormous

I’m generally opposed from getting involved in Libya at all, but I think Marc Thiessen raises some important points in today’s Washington Post: “…putting aside the moral imperative, from a hard-nosed strategic perspective the stakes for the United States in

Hillary Clinton to Meet With Libyan Opposition

Editor’s note: France has now recognized the Libyan opposition. US national intelligence director James Clapper is predicting that Gaddafi will prevail. [youtube OvSugDEPYO4 nolink]

King's Hearings On Radical Islam Provoke 'Rage and Hysteria'

WASHINGTON (AP) – A congressional panel investigating homegrown terrorism in America displayed sharp divisions Thursday over how to frame the discussion, reflecting a country still struggling with how best to combat terrorism nearly a decade after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Trouble For Libya's Oil Industry

Oil production is down 2/3. This 3 minute story nicely summarizes where things stand on the ground and how it is influencing oil markets. [youtube Q2-3ERwBiWI nolink]

Islamists Want International Sharia Court of Justice in New York

Want to settle a dispute and a disagreement? Islamists at Shariah4America are proposing a Sharia Court at the United Nations. From their website: “Thankfully there is a unique facility in the Shari’ah to deal with the corruption, oppression and tyranny

Islamists Want to Add Burka to Statue of Liberty

They actually want to destroy it, but recognizing that they can’t do that right away, they are calling for a Burka to be added. From the website Shariah 4 America: “In Islam, the public veneration of idols and statues is

Groups Mobilize for and Against Upcoming Pro-Shariah Rally

From the Center for Security Policy, a member of the Liberty Alliance: On Thursday, March 3 in Lafayette Park, the Liberty Alliance will call for an end to false accusations of “bigotry” and “Islamophobia” designed to silence those voicing concern