The Stream We recently saw how certain Western nations — first Denmark, then Sweden — have gone from being bastions of free speech and expression to banning any “hate” speech or expression against Islam (for example, burning the Koran). At one point, I wrote, “rather than ban the burning of the Koran, it seems that Scandinavia might have served itself better had it banned the … [Read more...]
The Martyrs of Cordoba: Taking ‘Blame the Victim’ to Another Level
The Stream Before the idea that “white people are committed to being villains” became fashionably mainstream, it was the domain of academics, particularly those dealing with history. This only made sense. If conclusions (“evil whitey”) are based on premises (history), then the past must be rewritten in a way that validates present narratives — namely, that Europeans have … [Read more...]
Why Achieving ‘Peace’ with Islam Is Impossible
The Stream Just when the world had accepted the notion that Israel’s war on Palestinians and their supporters was wholly unjust, a Muslim scholar has — like so many before him — announced that it is Muslims who thrive on and must always wage unjust wars on Israel and everyone else. During a Sept. 11 speech, Muhammad al-Dadow al-Shantiqi, former vice president of the … [Read more...]
Scandinavia Bans ‘Blasphemy’ (Guess for Which Religion’s Sake?)
The Stream One by one, Scandinavian nations are willingly forfeiting their freedoms to Islamic thuggery. Though the reason behind their capitulation has not yet reached America, it may well do so soon. According to a Swedish language report, Practitioners of Islam differ from those of other religions in that they do not respect democratic freedoms and rights, and in many … [Read more...]
The Muslim Connection: How Spain Became a ‘Country of Criminals … Pedophiles and Rapists’
The Stream Spain’s Left is worried that a growing number of Spaniards are remembering and learning from their nation’s long history with, and under, Islam. Sergio Gracia, president of the so-called Center for Research on the Far-Right (CINVED) in Spain, recently complained that The extreme right usually refers to historical figures like Don Pelayo or El Sid, also using terms … [Read more...]