“One death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic.” This pithy aphorism—variants of which have been attributed to several historical figures, mostly Joseph Stalin—is key to understanding the hysteria that has dominated the first half of 2020 in the USA. Its meaning seems simple enough: death only matters inasmuch as the ones dying are made to matter. Accordingly, if … [Read more...]
Shooting the (Infidel) Messenger
Whether it’s true or not, if you say the “wrong” thing about Islam, you’re guilty—even if you’re merely quoting what Muslims themselves say. Consider the recent case of Professor Nicholas Damask, chairman of the Department of Political Science at Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. Last month, after one of his students, Muhammad Sabra, shared on social media quiz … [Read more...]
It’s Your Fault They Turn to Violence!
According to the media narrative, whatever unpleasant behavior a person or group is engaging in—from criminal activity to sheer terrorism—if you’re white and they’re not, that proves their behavior is entirely your fault. Your insufferable racism and xenophobia have pushed them over the top; their criminal behavior is a reflection of their many grievances against you. This … [Read more...]
Here’s What True ‘Racism’ and Police Brutality Look Like
Two themes permeate much of the discourse surrounding ongoing riots: that racism in America, particularly against blacks, is “systemic”; and that any show of force against the “protesters”—many of whom are simply criminals, looters, and thugs out to capitalize on a tragedy—is more proof of America’s ingrained racism and intolerance. Wonderfully encapsulating these … [Read more...]
Trump Exposes the ‘Great Disparity’: Islam Good; Christianity and Israel Bad
Ramadan is upon us and many Americans—not least the millions who were denied church access during Easter—are wondering: will mosques experience the same ban or will the usual double standard prevail? Among those wondering is America’s president, Donald Trump. Recently asked at a press briefing why he retweeted a tweet by author Paul Sperry—“Let's see if authorities enforce … [Read more...]