Meet Elton Simpson, Garland Shooter and ‘Terrorist Wannabe’
One of the slain Garland shooters has been identified as 30-year-old Elton Simpson of Phoenix, Arizona, a man who was already the subject of a terrorism investigation.
Tag: Texas
Garland Police Refuse to Identify Suspects in Draw Muhammad Shooting
A tight-lipped Garland, Texas Police Spokesman Joe Harn refused to name either of the two men responsible for an attempted shooting at the Curtis Culwell Center on Sunday, where the Mohammed Art Exhibit and Contest was being held. Harn explained that the two men were shot almost immediately upon opening fire on police, and that no bombs were found in the men’s vehicle.
The Future Must Not Belong To Those Who Shoot At People Who Draw Cartoons Of the Prophet Of Islam
There are no qualifiers necessary here, no “nuance,” no shades of grey, no weak-kneed dissertations on whether drawing a cartoon of Mohammed is rude. The right of Americans to draw those pictures, and be protected from violent reprisals, is absolute. If you’re not ready to stand up and be counted, then America doesn’t need you right now. Sit quietly and await further instructions from those who demand your submission.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Calls Garland Attack ‘Senseless’
“Texas officials are actively investigating to determine the cause and scope of the senseless attack in Garland, Texas,” said Governor Abbott. “This is a crime that was quickly ended thanks to the swift action by Garland law enforcement. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all those affected tonight.”
White House: President Obama Briefed On Texas Attack
President Obama is currently monitoring the situation in Texas, after two gunmen opened fire at an event hosted by the American Freedom Defense Initiative.
DailyKos Reaction To Garland Terrors Reveals The Twisted Progressive Soul
The coverage of the Sunday night’s Texas terror attack on liberal website DailyKos demonstrates how modern progressives are willing to tie themselves in ideological knots to excuse Islamist violence – even a wanton shooting that injured a police officer and left the two assailants dead.
Salon Columnist Blames Texas Jihad Attack on ‘Anti-Muslim Bigots’
Almost immediately after two men armed with AK-47s tried to shoot up Islamist awareness activist Pamela Geller’s Mohammed art exhibit, widely-respected left-wing Salon and Alternet columnist and Islamic apologist Ziad Jilani used Twitter to blame the shooting on “anti-Muslim bigots.”
Exclusive: Dallas-Area Mayor Speaks Out On Texas Terror
After Sunday night’s Texas terror Attack in the city of Garland, Mayor Douglas Athas sought to distance his city from the horror wrought by two gunmen, while another Dallas-area mayor boldly spoke out in support of police.
Now-Suspended Twitter Account Applauded Garland Attack
Soon after the apparent terrorist attack on Pam Geller’s “Draw Mohammed” art contest in Garland, Texas – which left one police officer wounded, and the two suspected terrorists dead – a now-suspended Twitter account under the user name @AbuHussainAlBritani posted several Tweets supportive of the shooting.
Terror Conference Kicks off in Jerusalem: ‘New Law of War’
JERUSALEM, Israel — As police scrambled to contain a possible terror attack on a Mohammed cartoon contest in Texas, legal scholars and activists gathered in Jerusalem for a conference on terrorism and its implications for the laws of war.
Texas Attorney General: DOJ Brazenly Disregarded Judge’s Order in Executive Amnesty Case
The Texas Attorney General has accused Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers of committing a “brazen disregard for a legal order” in the case filed against President Obama’s executive amnesty plan. This comes after a judge issued government lawyers a scathing written rebuke and ordered the Federal Government to produce documents showing who was responsible for making misrepresentations to the Court during the litigation.
Alleged Home Invader ‘Chose Wrong House,’ Homeowner Was Armed, Ready
On April 23 an alleged 18-year-old home invader ‘chose the wrong house’ for a daylight robbery in Arlington, Texas, and was shot and killed by the homeowner, who was in the residence at the time.
120-Pound Woman Downs Three 72-Ounce Steaks in Only 20 Minutes
A tiny woman from Sacramento, California, has set a record by downing three 72-ounce steak dinners in only 20 minutes during an eating contest at a restaurant in Amarillo.
Group Claimed Teacher Called Islam An ‘Ideology of War,’ Now Says There Was A Misunderstanding
The organization that argued that a Texas high school teacher gave students an anti-Islam handout in class is now admitting “there may have been a misunderstanding.”
Ted Cruz: Cuba Needs to Prove It Has Changed Its Behavior
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is criticizing President Barack Obama over news that the president is moving forward with removing Cuba from the State Department’s list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
Students Defend Teacher Disciplined for Calling Islam ‘Ideology of War’
After backlash following a report by KHOU 11 News on a Texas high school teacher calling Islam an “ideology of war,” students worry the teacher has resigned.
Texas Senate Bill Moves Public Integrity Cases Out of Travis County
The Texas State Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would move pubic integrity cases out of Travis County. The bill passed 20-11 on partisan lines.
Rep. Louie Gohmert Travels to Fort Hood for Purple Heart Ceremony
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) will attend the Fort Hood Purple Heart Ceremony Friday in Ft. Hood, Texas.
Texas Teacher Disciplined for Calling Islam an ‘Ideology of War’
A high school teacher at Foster High School, located near Houston in Richmond, Texas has been criticized for passing out pamphlets to students that shamed Islam as an “ideology of war” and called Muhammad a “false Prophet.”
Texas Federal Judge Accuses DOJ and DHS of Deceiving Court: Orders Full Disclosure of Documents
Judge Andrew Hanen has issued a scathing written rebuke directed at government lawyers and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their misrepresentations made in the case filed against President Obama’s executive amnesty plan. He has ordered the Government to produce related documents by April 21st. He also warned the government against destroying any of this evidence.
#LibertyKaraoke Raises 1,000 Volunteers, Big Bucks for Rand Paul
AUSTIN, Texas — Tuesday evening after Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) announced he was running for president, dozens of “#LibertyKaraoke” events all across the country helped the new candidate recruit hundreds of volunteers and kickstart his campaign fundraising.
Texas: DREAMers And Supporters Descend On Austin To Lobby Legislators
The Texas Senate takes up the issue of repealing in-state tuition benefits for the children of illegal immigrants living in the Lone Star State. DREAMers and their supporters were on the Texas Capitol steps early this morning in preparation for lobbying legislators on S.B. 1819. They are in Austin to speak to the Texas Senate’s Sub-Committee on Border Security. The sub-committee is part of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. The bill would remove in-state tuition eligibility for certain children who came to America illegally.
Sen. Ted Cruz Surging in Polls Since Announcement
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is reaping the benefits of being the first to officially enter the race. Recent public polling shows a surge of support for Cruz among Republican primary voters.
Reps. Blum and O’Rourke Form Term Limits Caucus
Rep. Rod Blum, Iowa Republican, joined Texas Democrat Rep. Beto O’Rourke Wednesday to announce the formation of a bipartisan Congressional Term Limits Caucus.
San Diego Celebrates Illegal Immigration Opponent Cesar Chavez
California is one of a number of states, including Texas and Colorado, that mark the birthday of famed labor, civil rights and anti-illegal immigration activist Cesar Chavez as a state holiday. San Diego celebrated with reduced parking enforcement and closed administrative offices, while University of California San Diego continued a year-long celebration of the activist with, ironically, an illegal alien student event.
