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Terror and Sex-attacks by Islamists – How the EU makes citizens even more defenseless
European Union – A gun free dream land for Terrorists and criminals
The European Union members have some of the strictest Gun Laws in the world. All over the EU, for Law abiding citizens is it almost impossible to own a gun and even worst to carry one.
Most countries in the EU, like Germany and Austria for example, differentiate between "the right to own a gun" "Gun owners permit" and "the right to carry a gun", "Hunting and Sports Guns", and "license free (Category "C") guns".
Gun Owners Permit
Citizens have to obtain a so called "Weapon Pass". After severe background checks, citizens have to make weapons uses and handling classes, take a test and IF the qualify they are allowed to purchase a gun.
BUT – they are now only allowed to "own" a gun. The gun must be stored safely (Police control at any given time without probable cause) and the storage rules at home are basically: The gun and ammo has to be both locked up and stored on separate places.
For example: Just in case you are the victim of a burglar, or rapist, you have to go first in one closet to get the gun out of a locked safe or case, and then go to another closest to get the ammo out of a locked case or safe, and if you are not raped or dead by now you are allowed to use it BUT MAKE NO MISTAKE – if you kill the criminal you might go to jail for "using excessive Force".
Got to love uber-liberal leftist countries [if you are a Terrorist, criminal, murderer, or rapist]
Gun carry Permit
Is almost impossible to obtain, and extremely limited. Not even most Police officers, or Security guards, have a private gun carry permit. After duty they have to keep their guns in storage at work.
Sports and Hunting weapons and Rifles
Citizens need to have a hunting license and are only allowed to carry their weapon to and from Hunting or Sport shooting, and during the transport, again, weapon and ammo has to be separated. For sports guns in so called gun clubs, citizens either store their weapons at the gun club, or follow the same rules as mentioned in both categories above.
License free (Category "C") Guns
Are Bibi-Guns, gas-airsoft pistols or any other form of bobby (Alarm) pistols. They are license free, purchasable after the age of 18, with registration by showing a valid driver's license or passport or any other form of government ID.
And those "Category C" guns are now also the target of the European Union Commission as Kurier online, one of the largest Austrian Newspapers, reports this morning.
After "Charlie Hebdo attacks", "the Friday 13th November 2015 Paris attacks" committed by Islamic terrorists and now the Cologne Sex attacks by Refugees and other criminals mostly with refugee status the European Union now decides to "Protects" its law-abiding citizens better by taking away their ability to protect themselves.
Their claim is that Bibi-guns, gas-airsoft-pistols can be manufactured into hot deadly weapons and they have to take away those weapons to avoid more terrorist attacks.
According to Kurier, the new regulations are tougher then tough and affect also Hunters, Sports shooters, and gun collectors.
The European Union claims that this is a reaction to the Paris attacks. A tighter gun law should embank terrorism. In reference to the 13th November IS-Terror-attack the European Union Commission calls this move a "command of the hour". Tightening up the purchase, ownership, and import of civilian guns must take place.
In addition the European Union commission wants to ban Semi-Automatic weapons period. In addition they want a mandatory registration of Air-soft Gas guns, Alarm (Bobby) Guns, Toy guns and deactivated guns. (© by Wilhelm Theuretsbacher, Kurier online)
Here are a few facts The European Union is missing
Both Terrorist attacks, Charlie Hebdo as wells as the attack in Paris in November 2015, have NOT been committed with altered Bibi-Guns but with illegal smuggled fully automatic firearms. Those fire arms that are NOT available to purchase in Europe. Neither fully nor semi-automatic.
One CAN NOT purchase a semi-automatic AK-47, AR-15 or any other weapon like this. Those guns fall under the "War-Gun-Laws" and are highly illegal.
All Terrorists had those guns smuggled illegally to Europe. And no sensible terrorist would use an altered "Gas-Pistol", or has anybody ever heard of a Terrorist using a Gas-Pistol?
And MOST CURTAINLY – TERRORSTS AND CRIMINALS DON'T BY THEIR GUNS IN STORES AND GET REGISTERED.
Gas-Pistols are only good as immediate Self-defense weapon. At best for short distance, if a woman is getting raped or robbed, only to incapacitate the attacker for a short period of time in order to get away. They are NOT DEADLY.
I am sure many women in Cologne, Hamburg, Salzburg, Vienna and many other European countries (latest news talk of over 300 reported incidents and still counting) would have loved to have one of those.
But now European Union, instead of giving women better access and training on those guns, and/or small caliber weapons, in order to defend themselves, the EU wants to make its law abiding citizens even more defenseless using Citizens protection as cover-up to justify their protection of criminals, Terrorists and other thugs.
Their [EU] solution to protect Citizens (NOT)
- Stay away in arm's length of refugees and other Islamic immigrants (Henriette Reker, Mayor of Cologne).
- Oh and don't forget you might also not wear any sexy or otherwise figure pleasing cloth you could offend the religious feelings of Islamists (Editors Interpretation of 1))
- The chief of Police of Salzburg actually thinks woman should only go out in company.
By the way – WHERE ARE THE LOUDMOUTHED LEFTIST FEMINISTS HERE?
Let's face it Police is more busy to protect the Governmental "Open-Border-Political-Correctness-La-La-Policy" then law-abiding citizens. Cologne is the living proof of this.
Some news report that reports have been held back and orders are given to "avoid" cultural clashes (whatever that means).
Like I said – European Union, a dreamland for Terrorists and Criminals.
If you wonder where Obama and his leftist gun grabbers get their ideas from, well here is the answer.
The European gun laws and the new proposed regulations are basically what the United Nations demands since years. Unlike most Americans, Europeans worship the UN like a religion.
A naughty little beggar having evil thoughts here.
The resentment against the invasion of millions of undocumented immigrants and refugees grows rapidly in Europe. Despite the politicians hearing this they don't care at all.
European policy of elected politicians states "We hear the problems of our constituent and are aware that we have to perform a better elucidation". Or translated: "We hear you don't like it but will indoctrinate or shut you up anyway".
Europeans are highly fed up with their government that seems to care more about the political correctness and feelings of Muslims then the angst and fear of their citizens. In addition the governmental propaganda of "Welcome culture" does not work anymore.
Why this move on guns. It CAN NOT BE to lower the risk of Terrorism since even the dumbest politicians should know that terrorists and criminals don't obey gun laws.
Or is it to disarm citizens to avoid a long overdue revolution? You be the judge of this.
© Copyright by Tom Lehner 2016
Iran, Muslims Brotherhood, Egypt and U.S. Military Budget Cuts – A Recipe for disaster
An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last
(Winston Churchill)
With the world on the brink of a new war with Iran and with a half a dozen other Muslim countries posturing against Israel, and shouting death to the West, Obama has announced his new military strategy: NDAA Act H.R. 1540 – Military cuts.
Since the Arab Spring started many conservative Bloggers and columnists warned about the danger of the radical "Muslim Brotherhood" emerging to power all over the Muslim dominated world from Northern Africa to the Middle East.
These warnings have been widely ignored. On the contrary, left wing biased mainstream Media, always good for diversity preaching and ignoring facts, not only ignored, but on top of that covered up obvious signs of radicalism within this grouping (Middle Eastern Forum – Muslim Brotherhood Declares 'Mastership of World' as Ultimate Goal).
The Governmental officials even went a step further in cooperation with Muslim interest groups such as CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood USA, ACLU, and similar affiliated radical groups, by trying to stop conservative bloggers and columnists from showing the truth and the reality of this situation.
The last idea was a summit held by the U.S. State department with radical Muslim organizations to dismantle the 1st Amendment rights and produce a law that would outlaw any anti-Islam and Islam affiliated publishing as inflammatory speech.
And if that isn't bad enough Obama and his "Muslim bowing" goonies did, and still do, continue to endorse the Muslim Brotherhood calling upon the world to give this "Secular" organization a chance – Secular – sure, like the Pope is not Catholic.
Sometimes I'm not sure if it's pure ignorance, stupidity, incompetency, or worse, by design, but the facts are there and this is a nightmare for Israel, caused by the Obama administration in cooperation with the UN and European Union.
But history has shown that no fascist government can avoid the truth long term. And this time the truth and the facts have already hit us square in the face.
As Newsmax reports:
3. Muslim Brotherhood Deputy: We'll Cancel Israel Treaty
The deputy leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has called Israel a "criminal enemy" and threatened to cancel the Israel-Egypt peace treaty.
In an interview with the Arabic daily al-Hayat, Dr. Rashad Bayoumi was asked if the government of Egypt is required to recognize Israel. He responded: "This is not an option. Whatever the circumstances, we do not recognize Israel at all. It's an occupying criminal enemy."
He said no Muslim Brotherhood member will ever negotiate with Israelis: "I will not allow myself to sit down with criminals."
He also said the Brotherhood would take legal action toward canceling the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel that was signed in 1979.
"The Brotherhood respects international conventions, but we will take legal action against the peace treaty with the Zionist entity," he said in the interview.
The Muslim Brotherhood won 36.3 percent of the vote in the second round of Egyptian elections, while the ultra-conservative Salafi al-Nour Party received 28.8 percent, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Egyptians are voting for a parliament that will help draft a new constitution following the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak's 30-year regime.
Bayoumi, a Cairo University professor, has served as the Brotherhood's Deputy General Guide.
Iran, Egypt, Syria, and Tunisia – all of those countries don't seem to have anything to do with each other and the mainstream media, in compliance with the Obama administration, want to tell us that these are isolated incidents and occurrences, but they are not.
This is just more of a joint effort by radical Muslims to destroy Israel and Western Civilization in order to have a one world under Allah.
How are they connected?
Is an isolated Country under a radical leader and controlled by the Mullah's who hold most of the oil in that region. President Ahmendinejad has on several occasions made it clear that the true "goal of a Muslim is the martyrdom" and he is determined to "wipe Israel off the face of the earth".
And while the whole world is whining about whether Iran does, or does not have the nuclear capability for a nuclear weapon the truth is this entire issue is nothing but a diversion from the bigger picture. Iran already has enough conventional rocket missiles to attack Israel and Europe at the same time.
And the Europeans, who now behave like cowards, in cooperation with the UN will do anything to please Iran even if that means destroying Israel.
Arab Spring
This was mostly controlled by the Muslim brotherhood doing the smartest thing they could do… Stand down, not to appear too public, and wait until the whole civil war was over in order to take the victory.
Their passiveness blindfolded the western countries under the leadership of the worlds #1 do-gooder, the UN, who immediately jumped in to rescue the poor and oppressed protesters demanding only one thing, democracy.
Democracy – my butt, the Muslim Brotherhood has picked up the pieces and is now in the process of controlling all those countries with Sharia Law. Which brings me right to…………….
Job well done Mr. Obama. We all are d'accord that Mubarak was a dictator and needed to go, but instead of replacing this Dictator with a Western and America-friendly Israeli accepting new Government, you, the UN, and the EU allowed for the uncontrolled riots to rage hailing them as democracy building.
And the result is: The Muslim Brotherhood is now the most powerful force. American and Israeli flag burning protests are occurring (isn't that nice – first we "Free" those jerks and then they show their gratitude by burning our flags and protesting against us) and now MB announces that they are going to nullify the Peace treaty with Israel.
Democracy the wrong way – asking the declared enemy, radical Muslims and Nazi hatemonger's, if they want peace.
Again Mubarak was a dictator and needed to go, but he also was the guarantor of the peace treaty with Israel.
"President" Assad is, just like Mubarak, a tyrant and a dictator, and sooner or later needs to go, BUT he is also the guarantor of the Weapons-hold-Status with Israel. And you cannot count on the UN peacekeeping force (UNDOF – United Nations Disengagement Observer Force) because as the name already says this is an observer force with "pack and retreat" orders as soon as shots are fired.
But again WARNING – the so called Democracy protesters in Syria are just like in Egypt under the control of the Muslim Brotherhood who again, just like in Egypt, does not appear publically because they're waiting for the western do-gooder to clean up the mess for them so they can pick up the victory.
As soon as Assad falls the MB will take over and Iran will be right on Israel's doorstep with nobody stopping them.
PLO (there is no Palestine)
With over 7 Million Palestinians surrounding Israel in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, West-Jordan Land, and Jordan itself the weak PLO interim government is just about to bring Hamas back into it.
Now, it is not rocket science to know that Hamas is not only supported, but also financed by Iran and has, just like Iran, sworn an oath never to accept Israel, but destroy Israel.
United States under Obama
And what is America's answer to these threats? Well, Obama is doing what Obama always does, he bows to the Muslims and his Czars from Eric Holder all the way down the list to try and destroy freedom of speech. Wanting to make any criticism of Muslims a "hate-crime" law with NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act for 2012).
This act would cut military spending and allow arrests to take place without proper procedure turning America into an Obama-fascist state.
On the brink of a Muslim uprising and world war he is cutting our Armed Forces.
Is this strategic idiocy or purely on purpose to force Israel, by blackmail, back into the Borders of 1967? This is after all what Obama wanted all along plus it gives the Palestinians what they want – A hatemonger country ready and willing to deal Israel the final deathblow.
There is not much to conclude here, since even a blind person (except of course left wing liberal democrats fascists and diversity-dreamers) can see the boiling point.
Make up your own mind about this, but the evidence is there. My prayers are with Israel and my support as well.
Shalom Israel
© by Tom Lehner – All Rights Reserved
Sources / Related Links
From the mind of Tom Lehner – Mubarak, Obama, Israel – Now what?
From the mind of Tom Lehner – Israel's Nightmare – Forcefully back to 1967
Arutz Sheva Israel National News – Obama Stands by Muslim Brotherhood Endorsement
Frontpage Magazine – The Obama-Brotherhood Love Affair Heats Up
Frontpage Magazine – Obama's Brotherhood Moment
Middle Eastern Forum – Muslim Brotherhood Declares 'Mastership of World' as Ultimate Goal
Meet the press Debate in Concord / New Hampshire 2012-01-08 – Rick Santorum on Iran
GOP Presidential Debate answer's I hope for and never hear
Now that 2011 has passed and 2012 is here, the battle to take our country back continues.
The past year we had a marathon of GOP Presidential debates and different candidates taking the lead.
Throughout the entire debates the topics were always the same and then slightly adjusted to fit the current happenings in the world.
And so were the answers. All, and I really mean all, candidates were trying to give the right answers to appear "conservative", but yet cautiously diplomatic to assure not to offend, insult, or really attack anybody, outside of each other. In other words a disappointing PR-show that leaves me to the point where after hours of debates I am still not convinced as of who to give my vote to.
None of them seems to be willing to grab the hot coals with their bare hands and give those answers, which many grassroots conservatives want to hear.
How to get America back to work
This is the one constant in every debate, and every candidate is determined to prove how "Reagan Conservative" they are in reciting, like a mantra, the "same ol'-same ol'" policy of lowering taxes, deregulating, and so on.
Only Newt Gingrich shortly mentioned one of the real issues, leaving that hot-coal-topic immediately and not going into details, and that is UNIONS.
One extremely important solution to get America back to work is to break the power-neck of the Unions.
The theory:
In theory Unions are a private-non-governmental-organization sponsored by the Federal Government and should provide "Legal Assistance to Workers who's constitutional and Legal Rights as employees are violated".
The reality:
However, Unions stopped "being" that a long time ago. Like most things, the initial idea is good, but then greed breeds corruption. They are a criminal Mafia style Organization and nobody seems to care or is too scared to do anything about it.
The fact that the sitting President, Obama, has an affiliation with criminals is evident; — Not without a reason he calls Second Generation Mafia boss "Jimmy Hoffa Jr." his buddy (and he IS the son of a Mafia gangster) and plays golf during Christmas with a school friend who has been arrested in Prostitution charges.
In my opinion, this major entity that determines and influences politics has been misusing federal funds in order to funnel it back to the Democratic Party to keep control of their interests, without the average person the wiser. This is obscene and illegal, but unfortunately it has been going on for decades. In a nutshell, our government subsidizes criminal enterprise and there seems to be no politician willing to take them on.
In some states you cannot even acquire a contract as a contractor if you don't pay your dues (in my book of law that is called: danegeld) to the Unions and submit to hire Union workers only. And if you refuse – well accidents happen all the time. This is clearly "criminal", but normal since politicians and judges look the other way.
Unions are assured with their election contribution, their re-election.
And the very same Politicians and Judges grant the Unions the right to intervene in Companies decisions to either produce or preserve employment.
The fact is that in the past 6 months alone Unions have caused or endangered over 130,000 Jobs in the United States either by stopping to build a Boeing plant in South Carolina (a right to work State and mentioned by Newt Gingrich) or by stonewalling any negotiations with American Airlines which jeopardized over 130,000 Jobs and retirees.
Breaking the neck of the Unions and putting them back into their place is not only a small, but also a necessary key element to get America back to work. That is why I desperately want to hear the following statements from a candidate:
1) I will make America a "Right to work nation" and make this a "Constitutional Amendment"
2) I will audit the Unions and assure that funds given to this private institution are used proper to secure the constitutional and legal rights of American workers and workers under "legal Status", otherwise Unions will be defunded
3) I will make a clear commitment that Unions are a private representation and membership is voluntarily, and Unions are NOT to make policy or politics, but have only one duty – representation when asked for
But, I guess that is wishful thinking because everyone remembers what happened to Robert Kennedy.
National Security
None of the candidates are willing to call things by their name when it comes to National Security. I agree, of course, that the two main pillars of National Security are financial independence (bringing the budget in order) and America's military strength and position in the world. But there is a third Pillar, which gets completely ignored and that is National Security at home.
We don't need to look for Muslim Terrorists in foreign countries they are already here; and they do a marvelous job of infiltrating our nation through their so-called "Representations".
Of course not every Muslim is a Terrorist but 99% of all terrorists are Muslims.
Instead of cooperating with Law-enforcement Muslims take the position of "Victims of Discrimination" using this policy to avoid any cooperation and play the "Victim Card".
Financing Terrorists all over the world, dismantling our Constitution, and trying to sneak Sharia Law into our court rooms calling it cultural heritage is NOT assimilation nor the practice of freedom of religion it is clear infiltration to take over our country.
And to make things worse, Hillary Clinton and the State Department just held a summit with Arab Nations to strike down the 1st Amendment making critics of Islam a crime under the pretence of "Inflammatory Speech".
The UN sponsored this summit and the role model is similar to European Laws, which already bow to the Muslims.
I was actually waiting for one candidate to condemn this meeting in the last debate – BUT NOTHING.
Fact is, in order to assure a strong National Security we first need to establish a strong National Identity and that is, or should be, a clear commitment by the Candidates to a Judeo-Christian Heritage.
But that one is missing as well.
United Nations
A fourth pillar to a strong National Security is a strong National Independency.
Again, what I am missing with every candidate is the clear commitment to defund financially and withdraw politically from this senseless organization and make a clear statement that any interference in domestic issues through Agenda 21 or other policies will only result in a final disembarkation of this criminal corrupt organization.
This would not only strengthen America's position, but also save us billions of Dollars as Ann-Marie Murrell of PolitiChicks stated with utmost precision in her column "Some Simple Solutions to our National Debt" on Patriot Update.
Kicking the UN would therefore be a double monumental victory for America. Saving us tons of money as Ann-Marie says, and making us independent from the UN, which would strengthen our Sovereignty.
This is just an excerpt of what bothers me with those debates.
Nothing but a lot of blah-blah, repetition, and the very same diplomatic packed political correct standard message hoping to please the conservative voters, but yet making sure that the other side is not offended.
Many of the conservative and independent voters are still undecided. You might think since we're so close to the primaries that the candidates have convinced us who would be the best equipped for the job and who would truly and truthfully represent us, but I hear in my network all the time that it's quite the opposite.
As long as the candidates are not willing to hit the nail on the head and call things as they are and walk away from the standard answers (Lord have mercy they have preached them so many times to us – I can recite those answers in advance), and give us the "right" answers, this election will be just another fiasco with nothing but RINO's.
So please all you candidates out there – TELL US THE TRUTH; GET TO THE POINT AND START REPRESENTING US AND NOT POLITICS – WE THE PEOPLE fight for America, we work our behinds off to save this Nation, and the last thing we want or need is another flip-flopping coward – what we need is a tough conservative candidate to beat Obama and return the government to the people.
Sources / Related Links:
Fox Business – Unions to Boeing: We'll Tell You Where to Build Your Plants:
Fort Worth Star Telegram – Unions will learn the hard way
Newsbusters – Media Ignore Obama Hawaii Golfing Buddy Who Was Arrested in Prostitution Sting
Christian Post – US Meets With Muslim Countries That Want to Ban Free Speech in America
Ann-Marie Murrell @ Patriot Update – Some simple Solutions to our National debt
Happy New Year – Welcome 2012
As 2011 draws to a close with only 36 hours left, it is time to reflect on the good and the worst of the past year.
I am not sure if "it was an exciting" year is the right term to describe 2011, since so many awful things happened so let's say it was "eventful".
I was just going through my files and though I have not saved everything I did roughly save around 4200 articles.
4200 articles of Governmental, and especially Obama administration produced obstruction of: justice, failure, fraud, criminal behavior, Terrorist attacks on our soil, whitewashing news, Mainstream media ignorance, preliminary GOP candidacy with rising and falling candidates, downgrading of the U.S. by S&P, Muslim infiltration, step by step destruction of our Constitution, radical Judges, and the list just goes on.
Truth is, if I want to mention everything this column is going to become a 100-page book.
I guess it is time to close out the year.
But, I also want to reflect on the good sides and give thanks. I want to thank my God and savior Jesus Christ for all the blessings he has given me. Without his unimaginable love and support I would not have accomplished anything.
I want to take a moment and welcome the troops back home from Iraq, though I still believe we should not have left there I AM EXTREMLEY GREATFUL FOR YOUR SAFE RETURN – and to those who still fight all over the world for our freedom and liberty, and defend the same with their sacrifice of self.
I want to give grace to Annette, who continuously reads my blogs and columns, edits them and has saved my six a lot of times from getting out of line and/or a suit in a court of law. Thanks, I Love You.
I also want to say thank you to my facebook friends, twitter followers, and supporters for their patience with me as well as their continuing friendship and many times for their inspiration.
Mark Eberle, Ann-Marie Murrell, Jaqueline Lang, and Suzanne Sharer just to name a few, and so many others who fought with me side by side defending our great Nation and Constitution against the fascist imposter Obama and his radical goonies.
Thank you my friends, I love you all.
Without you this year would not have been as successful in sharing the truth as it was, and without you I would not have accomplished anything.
Thank you Ann-Marie for making me "Conservative Rockstar in July" I am still blushing and I have that article framed on my wall.
We also now have our own conservative Talk Show Called "PolitiChicks.tv" which appears twice a week and is published over Patriot Update and available on their own website starring: Ann-Marie Murrell, Jennie Jones, Jannique Stewart and the amazing funny Victoria Jackson.
You see, this year also had so many good things to offer and I am truly grateful for all my friends and all the blessings.
And last, but not least
Thank you to all my faithful readers for your continued support in reading my blogs and for your comments.
Your support showed me that I must be doing something right and for you I research, work hard, and write to bring you not only the truth from my perspective, but also my five cents worth of opinion. THANK YOU – LOVE YA'LL
I also won't forget those who disagreed with me and took it upon themselves to insult me and call me names.
The latter just proved to me that when radical liberal goonies run out of arguments they fall into foul language and personal insults, and that proves to me that I must have hit the nail on the head many times.
We now look at a new year and this one will be as eventful as the departed.
Starting with the Iowa caucus, preliminary GOP elections, and then the Presidential Election, which is just around the corner. We are going to face one of the most brutal and dirty presidential elections in American History and it will take all of our energy to kick Obama out of Office.
And don't be fooled, the mainstream media and the Obama Election machine will use every dirty little trick to shut us down so we better unite together, close the gaps, and stand shoulder to shoulder for God and Country.
In this spirit I want to wish all my readers, fans, and supporters
May God's blessings be with you and with America and may we prevail in 2012 taking back our Country from the Muslims and fascist left wing radical traitors
Killer words: Muslims text death threats to Christians
'We must kill the infidels and destroy their churches'
Posted: September 13, 2011; 9:24 pm Eastern
By Bob Unruh
Muslim extremists are using a relatively new tool in their attempt to intimidate and bully Christians, with death threats sent by text-messaging to Christian church leaders, a new report confirms.
The report comes from Compass Direct, which monitors and reports on Christian issues around the globe. The situation has developed in Sudan.
"We want this country to be purely an Islamic state, so we must kill the infidels and destroy their churches all over Sudan," Compass Direct sources in the African nation have reported that one text message said.
See what happens with Islam is the law of the land, in "Cruel and Usual Punishment"
The texts were dispatched to leaders of at least 10 churches in the Khartoum area, and came in recent weeks, the report said.
Christian church leaders in the region have been at risk for years, even with the recent declaration of a new nation, South Sudan, which suggests some small level of separation from the Muslim-dominated north Sudan.
But sources for the ministry organization say that Islamists have continued to make targets out of Christians.
In fact, Muslim extremists from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh arrive every few weeks for training in secret camps before they are dispatched on various "missions" around Sudan to destroy Christians and their churches, according to sources inside Sudan.
According to the report, the threats also have come by letter, such as in the case of Bishop Andudu Adam Elnail of the Anglican Church of Sudan. He reported that Muslim extremists attacked his home, but the intended targets, Elnail and pastors Luka Bulus and Thomas Youhana, were all away from the home at the time.
Post continues on WND
Smear, Inc.: Silencing the Critics of Islamic Supremacism
Posted By Mark Tapson On September 14, 2011 @ 12:50 am In Daily Mailer,FrontPage
The recently released report "Fear, Inc.: The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America," from the George Soros-funded Center for American Progress (CAP), purports to expose a sinister network of American "Islamophobes" funded by a "flood of cash" who manufacture conspiracy theories about Islam, spread hate and bigotry against all Muslim-Americans, and inspire violence toward them, all for financial and political gain. But in fact, the very concept of Islamophobia is manufactured propaganda used by the subversive Muslim Brotherhood and their leftist support network to demonize and silence critics of Islamic fundamentalism.
The authors of "Fear, Inc." are counting on its impressive length (138 pages), cascades of footnotes, a few three-color graphics, and professionally glossy cover to convince readers that it is thoroughly sourced, unbiased and undeniable proof of their thesis. Stephen Walt at Foreign Policy, to name one, seems to have been convinced, calling it "a remarkable piece of investigative work" and then parroting its ludicrous accusation that, instead of the threat of radical Islam, "what we are really facing is a well-funded right-wing collaboration to scare the American people with a bogeyman of their own creation." A bogeyman of their own creation? It takes an impressive degree of ideological self-delusion to convince oneself that Islamic extremism is a mere chimera of the right.
Although there are dozens and dozens of serious, qualified critics of Muslim fundamentalism, the report hones in on five figures it deems to be the central nervous system of this Islamophobic"network:
• Frank Gaffney at the Center for Security Policy.
• David Yerushalmi at the Society of Americans for National Existence.
• Daniel Pipes at the Middle East Forum.
• Robert Spencer of Jihad Watch and Stop Islamization of America.
• Steven Emerson of the Investigative Project on Terrorism.
The report also targets other perpetrators whom they label "the validators" and "the activists," as well as miscellaneous "misinformation experts," "political players," "right-wing media," and "grassroots organizations and the religious right." The focus of this response will remain on the principal players that the report targets for their "Islamophobia."
The authors of the report claim that "due in part to the relentless efforts of this small group of individuals and organizations, Islam is now the most negatively viewed religion in America." Some of that negativity may indeed stem from these individuals and organizations educating people about unsettling aspects of Islam that they were unaware of before, aspects that contradict the Left's (and many on the Right's) mantra that Islam is a Religion of Peace.
Manufacturing "Islamophobia"
Far from being unbiased or even seriously investigative, the report's methodology consists almost entirely of its authors painting their targets as sinister, conspiratorial bigots rather than addressing the substance of their arguments. Contrary to the authors' own claim that they reject "shrill, fear-based attacks" and desire a "fact-based civil discourse," the report is packed with ugly terminology designed 1) to demonize these falsely labeled "Islamophobes" as a "small band of radical ideologues" and "misinformation experts" who are intentionally "mischaracterizing Islam," "peddling hate and fear of Muslims," and "raving" of the "overhyped dangers" of Sharia, and 2) to dismiss their work, which is described repeatedly as "sinister," "hateful," "purposively deceptive," "bigoted," "racist," and the like.
Note, for example, the report's insistent use of the label "anti-Muslim," a slur which automatically designates anyone trying to educate others about the very real threat of global jihad as a mere bigot. As Robert Spencer himself puts it in his refutation of the report's misinformation:
The term "anti-Muslim" is immediate evidence of the manipulative, propagandistic nature of this report: my work, and the work of the other scholars and activists demonized in "Fear, Inc.," has never been against Muslims in the aggregate or any people as such, but rather against an ideology that denies the freedom of speech, the freedom of conscience, and the equality of rights of all people.
As David Horowitz replied in his statement about the report, "Muslim terrorists have a vested interest in accusing their critics of being anti-Muslim. Think Progress has joined them as enablers."
Post continues on Frontpage Magazine
Where were you……9-11 Memory…..Have you forgotten?
My memories on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 1697
Prince Eugene of Savoy defeats the Turkey Army under Kara Mustafa by Zenta, near Vojodina, and prevents the 19th attempt to conquer Christian Europe and make it part of the Muslim vast world empire.
Some people claim the Terrorists have chosen the date 9/11 on purpose in cross-reference to this defeat.
September 11, 2001 – My memory of that day
Saginaw, Texas: It was a few days before when my friend David called me up asking me if I could help him with his construction site on his house in Saginaw. He built on an extra room, the roofer was supposed to come and he needed it done before he arrived.
David, a religious man, married to Donna with 2 children, one son out of the house and one teenage daughter at home, is a former Air Force pilot now flying for American Airlines and theNew Yorkroute is his route. David is the calmest person, always a forgiving smile on his face, never swearing and never using bad or harsh words. He and I took the days off to get his house ready for the roofer.
The day started as usual, sunny and bright and we were full of energy to get that thing done. 99.5 Texas Country station is playing it songs, the radio full speed (I love country music), and I am singing the songs along with the radio in the, for me usual style: Loud, off-key, but with lots of joy in my heart and we are having a great time.
Next thing I know David (listening to a different station) yells: TOM SHUT UP. Wow, I have never heard him use this kind of language.
What did I do wrong? OK, I know my singing is closer to domestic insult than to singing, but it ain't that bad. The very next second 99.5 the wolf stops its program. People screaming on the radio THE TOWER IS HIT;
Disbelief, confusion on the radio, and the host is asking for confirmation. David runs into the house and turns on the TV, me down the ladder in one jump from the first floor following him.
We watch TV, and my first response is: "What sick stupid TV show is this?" David looks at me: "NO Show, reality". Still can't believe it when we see the second plane crashing in the other twin tower.
Do you know the feeling when you are falling in a big hole with no end to come? That's how I felt. My eyes saw it, but my brain couldn't assimilate. We are the safest country in the world, never been attacked?
In minute's the news continued: Pentagon hit, not confirmed, pentagon hit, now confirmed. A fourth Airplane was set for the White House but crashed in PA – not confirmed – Now confirmed.
Telephones are ringing, nobody answers; another plane down inPennsylvania. Donna comes home yelling at David because he did not pick up the phone just to, in the next second, holding him tight crying because he is alive and safe.
Phone rings in minutes – People want to know if David is at home. There is confusion everywhere.
I feel like I'm in the wrong movie here. On auto-pilot I walk out cleaning up the tools. Everybody deals differently with shock, and I was still in some sort of bubble, my brain refused to realize what just happened.
Back in the house Heather, the daughter was there, we all had tears in our eyes. I had to get out. I drove down the street to my church. The church was full, filled with people normally never attending church next to regular church visitors and members of the congregation.
I realized we are under attack. We've been hit. We sit there for hours praying, crying, and holding on to one another.
I drive home and turn on the TV, seeing Muslims all over the world cheering and burning American Flags. Anger crawls up in me.
I lived in Muslims countries during my time in the service, but those protesters were far away. They angered me, but didn't really bother me.
All of a sudden I realized – the enemy is not far away, he is right here among us in Muslim community centers and mosques, and he is waiting to strike again.
Right here among us, constantly whining and complaining about how poorly they feel treated, having their soft-spoken representatives appearing on TV, not apologizing or condemning the action – No, blaming the American society, and puling the discrimination card. I am so sick of them.
Until that day I used my guns only for hunting, but since that day I never leave the house without a gun.
Jesus said: "And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one." (Luke 22:36 NET), he also said: "When a strong man fully armed, guards his own homestead, his possessions are undisturbed" (Like 11:21 NAS)
(If you wish for peace prepare for War)
I will never be the same. I know and remember that day for the rest of my life and will never forget. Where were you when the world stopped turning?
September 11, 2011 – Ten years after
What has changed? – Absolutely nothing. When Obama took office he traveled toEgyptand bowed before our enemies declaringAmericais no longer a Judeo-Christian Nation.
I don't know if he did that to publically prove he is a traitor or if he is really that naïve. If it is the latter and he really thought that with presenting the "Olive branch of peace" that would make Muslims stop attackingAmericahe was, is and, always will be a fool. They did what they always do: Seized the moment, infiltrated our country and slowly Muslimized our Nation.
You do not offer Peace unless the enemy presents and surrenders the sword of honor
Empowered by Obama they continue to provoke our citizens, country, and our Christian society. No matter if it isKaty,Texas, or the Victory Mosque, a lawsuit inDetroitagainst the ban of foreign laws because it would stop installing Sharia law inAmerica. There are too many to be counted.
Up until today none of them has ever condemned the attacks and murder of over 3000 innocent people. They'd rather use their new support from the Obama administration to infiltrate and install their Sharia Law. They are dismantling our society little by little and using Obama's Media presence to silence every critic. And the current administration gives them the power to do so.
Where are we today?
17, 536 Innocent People have been murdered by the "religion of peace" since 9/11 (Source Ann-Marie Murrell on Patriot Update).
No matter if it is the Underwear bomber or the "Allah et Akbar" screaming Fort hood Terrorist, the media still refuses to use the words "Muslim Terrorists". In fact, the Muslim attacks on Christian's world wide are being covered up and barely reported at all.
The so called media performs a white washing, and participates in the destruction of Christianity and the promotion of Islam.
Obama's inaugural preacher Rick Warran introduces "Chrislam".
"Chrislam is not even a real religion it is a perversion of two complete contradicting religions, Christianity and Islam, based on "Diversity" a failure ideology from the 60's based on Black and Feminist civil rights activism.
Freedom of Speech fascism has increased to the extent where Christian Conservative freelance columnists and bloggers who disagree with the Islamization, and dare to tell the truth of the infiltration system are at best insulted as Bible thumpers, terrorists, hobbits, or barbarians, and at worst put on investigation lists by the DOJ (and therefore by radical Muslim organizations).
Pamela Geller just revealed after a thorough investigation that ISNA and CAIR both indicted co-conspirators in the Holy Land Foundation jihad terror funding case together with the MSA, a Muslim brotherhood organization (the same Terrorist Organization that just announced inEgypt to take over the world) are well established in the Department of Justice.
I will never surrender nor retreat – VICTORY OR DEATH
(Lt. Col. William B. Travis, Alamo / Bejar February 24, 1836)
September 8, 2011
Department of Homeland security issues a Terror warning nationwide over unconfirmed Terror Threats on 9/11 anniversary.
Not that this would make any difference. A) every expert agrees that Terrorist success is the surprise attack so I believe they wait until the entire festivity is over and Americans feel way too safe again when they strike and B) even if our brave men and women in the New York Police department finds them, they won't really be prosecuted with ISNA, CAIR and MSA established in the DOJ.
September 8, 2011
Germany arrests 2 Muslim men under investigation for Terrorism who planned a massive attack. Of course covered up and not reported by our media. They bought an overwhelming amount of cool pads based on a Gel that is mixed with chemicals, extremely explosive. News media confirm that they had enough explosives to kill thousands of people.
The explosives were found in – DRUMS PLEASE –
A "Muslim Cultural and Community Center".
The German government also confirmed that there are at least 1,000 known Jihadist sleepers inGermany; the estimated dark number of sleepers is unknown.
Why, because as soon as police start investigating, Muslim "Community and Cultural Centers," instead of supporting the investigation, they'd rather file lawsuits for discrimination and start crying on national TV about racism.
And it is not a secret that there are thousands of Muslim terrorists as sleepers in the United States, sneaked in over the Mexican border, the same border Obama and Napolitano try so desperately to keep open for illegal crossing.
They are too busy anyway molesting 80 year old grandmothers in adult diapers or babies in the airport, or chasing Americans who dare to disagree with the current situation.
Better molesting our own citizens than doing proper police work and profiling.
Ten years after nothing has really changed, we are still under attack. The only difference is that the Obama enslaved media whitewashes and covers up the truth, acts as PR machinery for Muslim organizations and fools the American public emulating that we are safe – which is absolutely a false and dangerous presumption.
Thanks to the Liberal biased dreamers, self declared humanitarians, and Diversity preachers we have been completely infiltrated by our enemies and are in more danger than ever before. Today Muslims do not have to rely on violence alone, this is just a side battle because… Muslims have already transferred the culture war into our own courts, government, and civilization.
Wikipedia – Prince Eugene of Savoy
Wikipedia – Prince Eugen defends Muslim takeover by Vienna/Austria – Turk wars
Pamela Geller – Department of Justice in bed with Islamists
Ann-Marie Murrell on Patriot Update
National Terror Alert Response center
The love affair of Democrats and Terrorists
When surfing through international news on Sunday I came across a stunning Article in the Austrian daily newspaper "Österreich" headlining "Bin Laden Secretly in Austria (Bin Laden geheim in Österreich)".
Since I was born in that country I felt puzzled but not surprised by that news. Since the foundation of the so called second Republic in 1955 after World War 2 plus 10 years of military occupancyAustriahas always performed a so called "political balancing act" or in other words looking the other way rather than having problems with anybody.
Bottom line of the News article: In 1993, when visitingAustria, Osama bin Laden was recognized inSaudi Arabia and theU.S. as a fundamentalist, but not as a terrorist. Ayman al-Zawahiri however had already been a recognized Terrorist on an international Search warrant for his involvement in the killing of Egyptian President Anwar al-Sadat. Osama bin Laden was issued a passport from the Embassy of Bosnia-Herzegovina inVienna and for that he must have been physically present.
Austriawas very well aware of the status of Zawahiri. But instead of following up on their obligation to arrest him they decided to prohibit him to speak publicly, that way they could claim no knowledge and avoid potential retaliation of terrorists (that is one way to deal with Terrorists).
What I also read in that article was that under full protection of the United Statesthe two of them funneled almost a half a Billion Dollars through the Viennese based Help organization "Third World Relief Agency".
With full knowledge of the United States Government Bin Laden and his friend Zawahiri funneled that half a Billion Dollars to Bosniain order to deploy a fundamental Brigade under the 3. Corps of the Bosnia-Muslim Army named "Mudschahid". The manpower of this brigade held 5,000 Arabic "Gods-Warriors" trained inSudan.
(Since not all of my readers speak German, I copied and pasted the article and translated the same: I posted it on Scribd.com including the link to the newspaper)
So why is this article then called "Democrats and their Love affair with Terrorists?
Short Flashback: In mid 1979 Democrat President Jimmy Carter launched the controversial CIA operation delivering weapons and Money to the Afghanistan Mujahedin where Osama bin Laden fought against the Russians. Though the official training of the Mujahedin had exclusively been done by the Pakistani Army they would not have done it without President Carter's permission.
President Reagan, who inherited this controversial training, stopped that nonsense in 1989.
It is believed that the first bombing attack involving Bin Laden was inDecember 29, 1992, bombing the Gold Mihor Hotel inAdenin which two people were killed.
In 1993 Democrat President Bill Clinton refused first to recognize the "First World Trade Center Bombing" (which killed 6) as a terror attack and in the same year, though Zawahiri was already a recognized terrorist and Bin Laden already on a watch list, used the both of them to coordinate the American attacks onBosnia. As a matter of fact, Osama bin Laden was the coordinator of the U.S. Air Strikes and the 3. Corps Bosnia-Muslim Army ground forces.
So it is no surprise that President Clinton, among other opportunities, refusedSudan's request to arrest Bin Laden as well as he simply ignoredYemen's plea for help in 1993 on the same issue.
Republican President George. W. Bush replaced Bill Clinton in 2001. By then Osama Bin Laden was already responsible for several bombings such as the Luxor Massacre '97 (62 dead), the U.S. Embassy bombing in 1998 (hundreds dead), etc.
After the 9/11 attack President George W. Bush finally did the right thing putting Osama bin Laden on the list as #1 Enemy of the State.
Ten Years later Democrat President Obama finally gets the opportunity his Democrat party predecessor Bill Clinton missed and took advantage of the hard work of the Bush Administration killing Bin Laden.
Nevertheless, the streak of Terrorist loving Democrat Policy continues with President Obama by officially supporting next to Terrorist organizations Hamas and Hezbollah, the radical Muslim Brotherhood (remember the same organization Ayman al-Zawahiri was a member of in 1992), and helped the same to take out Hosni Mubarak.
He officially supports the same organization throughout the entire northernAfricarevolution streak includingLibya. Sure Muammar al Gaddafi is a tyrant and terrorist himself and needs to be removed, but I doubt replacing a tyrant/terrorist with another terrorist organization is a better trade.
Don't forget that with this thoughtless and un-planned revolt support Al Qaeda in Maghreb becomes more powerful on a daily base and with Bin Laden being dead and the Power struggle within this terror organization ahead Al Qaeda in Maghreb, sitting on Billions of Dollars in Oil (only European Countries profit from), becomes probably the most influential part of this Terror Network.
The U.S. Democrats and their European Socialist Pendants have in addition to their love affair with Marxism, anti – Private business, irresponsible Budget dealings, ultra liberalism affiliation with baby slaughter, as well as affection for sexual liberal alternative lifestyles, one very dangerous issue in common: Their blind sighting on terrorists.
They both are so eager to prove to the world their self declared humanitarianism that they would rather sleep with the devil and endanger not only their home country (Democrats the U.S., Europeans their home countries) but also our allies, friends, and the entire free world.
And may
- Newspaper Austria
- Article copy (copy and paste) with English translation posted by me on Scribd.com
- CIA – Osama Bin Laden controversy (Wikipedia):
- Wikipedia on Osama Bin-Laden
- Real democracy.com
- Washington Times – Bill Clinton's failure on Terrorism
How Obama takes advantage of the bin-Laden Killing
~~ Si Vis Parcem Para Bellum (If you wish for peace prepare for war) ~~
(George Washington)
Osama bin-Laden the world's most wanted Terrorist is dead. Ever since the news, Blog forums and the internet are full with new points of view and news. Before I get started and give my 5 cents worth of Comments on this incident I want to say thank you:
Thank you U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six (DEVGRU).
You are the bravest of the brave and the best of the best. You make me proud to be American andAmerica is proud of you. You mess with the best, the night is your friend and when the world goes down you are the one to be called. I don't know you by name but each and every one of you is in my prayers, my heart, and my mind every single day.
Thank you to the Helicopter Pilots
Those brave Pilots who gave our Seals a lift into the compound and back. No message made me happier than to hear that the crew of the Black Hawk who went down is safe and secure back home. No man left behind. God bless you and God's speed.
Thank you President George W. Bush
It was your idea to establish the perfect installation GuantanamoBayand it was your order to give those Terrorists the right treatment to gather valuable information. It was your hard work, your persistence against those whining – left wing liberal – self declared humanitarian – Terrorist loving – self declared humans rights activists who permanently demanded to close Guantanamo Bay. For years they have tried to tell us we should give those creeps a better treatment and hard interrogation does not lead to valuable information. But you Mr. President proved them wrong.
It was exactly that treatment that made "Khalid Shaikh Mohammed" blows the whistle on the courier that finally led to Usama bin Laden.
Ok, enough thank you. Here are a few thoughts from me on this whole day of Victory forAmerica.
President-Imposter Obama
You might have wondered why I have not wasted a moment of thanks to him. Well the answer is a pretty simple one – HE DID NOTHING WORTH BEING THANKFUL FOR. President Obama did not lay the ground work on finding Usama bin-Laden that was G.W. Bush and the Bush administration. All Obama did was give the order to take him down and the online magazine Right side News said it very accurate: The Bin Laden 'Get": It's called doing your Duty. The L.A. Times talks about Obama's office "bravery".
Not to mention that his poll numbers were down and this "action" came right on time for him to boost his re-election numbers.
But Obama would not be Obama if he would not show his real face to the American people.
While the American people cheered about bin-Laden's death and did not pay attention Obama's czar Geithner threatened, completely unnoted, that the U.S. treasury department will stop selling U.S. Bonds and cut off the states from finances until September unless they agree to raise the spending limit for Obama.
Excerpt from the Letter Geithner sent to Boehner:
If Congress does not increase the debt limit by May 16, the Treasury Department will be forced to employ further extraordinary measures on that date to provide headroom under the limit. Therefore, on May 16, I will (1) declare a "debt issuance suspension period" under the statute governing…………
Pakistan Government
What is really interesting is that Usama bin Laden was hiding the past 5 years in a city called "Abbottabad"; a city that is known also for its "MilitaryAcademy" and "Military Intelligence headquarters". Which leads me to a few Questions here? 1) Is the Pakistani Government/Military/Military Intelligence the most incompetent idiotic organization in the world or 2) Are they, as suspected for a long time, connected and supportive to bin-Laden?
Even the primary Obama propaganda station MSNBC asks now if Pakistan is playing double games on bin-Laden, and Congressman Allen West says "We need to re-evaluate our relationship with Pakistan".
Either way thank you Pakistani Government by proving to us, the thinking suspicious American conservatives right that we cannot trust you, but I am sure Obama is very proud of you.
The world news has been full with what is going to happen now and is the Terror coming to an end. What a stupid question; Terror has always been there and always will be there.
As the successor of bin-Laden is Ayman Muhammed Rabaie al-Zawahiri named, a 59 year old Egyptian pediatrician and radical Muslim fanatic.
He is the second in command of Al Qaeda, considered even more ruffian than bin-Laden and highly intelligent.
Zawahiri has been like the "General Manager" of the Al Qaeda Network; the man in the background dealing with all the organizational issues. Of course he will try, and for a while lead Al Qaeda, but he does not have the military skills of bin-Laden. Under president Carter the CIA had trained Bin-Laden as Mujahedin fighter. The training started on orders of President Carter and was ended by President Reagan.
Also Zawahiri does not have the financial means to keep Al Qaeda alive nor does he have the charisma of bin-Laden to inspire suicide terrorists. It was bin-Laden that had been the millionaire and charismatic leader.
You might want to compare Al Qaeda and the relationship bin-Laden/Zawahiri with the Nazi regime. While Adolf Hitler was the gifted speaker and face of the Nazi regime Joseph Goebbels was the man for the rough job and the manager and master mind in the background. Let's assume for a moment the assassination attempts on Hitler would have been successful, the third Reich would have still survived for maybe a year, but though Goebbels was the mastermind and strategist, without Hitler the Nazi regime would have fallen apart a lot sooner.
And it is the same with Al Qaeda. Sure Zawahiri will be able to run Al Qaeda for a little bit working with bin-Laden as the martyr fighting revenge attacks now in his name, but sooner or later Al Qaeda will face the same problem as Al Qaeda in Maghreb (a side arm of Al Qaeda) and that means fight for power, money, and leadership. Sooner or later Al Qaeda itself will dismember in many small groups easy to take down.
What works for Zawahiri is his Egyptian heritage. This leaves a lot of room for speculation.
During the Egyptrevolt the radical "Muslim Brotherhood" emerged into power. Meanwhile they have extended their power and influence all over northern Africa. Like Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood has two arms 1) the civilian for public appearance and 2) the militant "Al Qaeda connection"
And the Muslim Brotherhood already positioned themselves through a public Statement condemning the Killing of bin-Laden and complaining about the worlds view on radical Islam.
What is worse is that Muslim Brotherhood is financially very well positioned too from the European Union, CAIR, and the Obama administration.
Zawahiri being fromEgyptcould call on Muslim Brotherhood to join forces.
A connection built in hell and made by Obama.
Of course, I cheer that bin-Laden will burn in hell, but I would cheer a lot more if Obama would not support Muslim Brotherhood.
Rest of the World
On Monday, no matter what news I covered, all governments cheered and hailed Obama. But on Tuesday the tone was already a different one. While Western governments still are in praise of the killing and at the same time call for caution that terror is not over, in many media's they already question the action.
Now that the U.S. Government declared, in opposition to the first reports, that Usama was unarmed, the European left wing liberal thug media's are really whining about human treatment. These are the same who already question the legitimacy of the U.S. to either arrest or liquidate a person outside the U.S. even without consent of the country of action; Claiming international Law (which does not exist – only agreements).
For all you liberal idiots and thugs I have a message
We are the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
We get our man
Whenever We Want; Wherever We Want, However We Want;
Try to stop Us
- The Blaze on SEAL Team 6
- Wikipedia on SEAL Team 6
- Fox News – Bush policy lead to success
- Right Side News
- L.A. Times on Obama's office bravery
- Treasury Sec. Geithner's threat letter to Rep. Boehner (pdf. File)
- MSNBC – asking Pakistan's role
- Allen West on Pakistan
- Wikipedia on Zawahiri
- PajamasMedia.com – Muslim Brotherhood statement
You also may want to read:
Ann-Marie Murrells column: "Thank You, Mister President! (President BUSH, that is….)" on Patriot Update.
Good Friday 2011 and the attempted Slaughter of 3,000 Christians in Jakarta
This past weekend we Christians celebrated, next to Christmas, one of our most valuable and important holiday weekends.
We celebrated the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.
According to the bible on Friday (Good Friday) Jesus Christ was crucified and on Easter Sunday he rose from the dead to give us eternal life.
Matt 28:5-6 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Matt 28:6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
By resurrecting and showing himself to his disciples Jesus wanted to tell us something. He wanted to tell us that death is not the end. Death is just a new beginning and living in God's word gives us the opportunity to live forever on his side in the Kingdom of heaven.
We gather together, go to church, and feel comfort among our brothers and sisters in faith.
But not all Christians have the opportunity to celebrate this most important occurrence in our faith in safety and peace. Many of them are in imminent danger, especially in Muslim Countries.
I cover attentively the news and get email updates and headlines of almost every major news publication and Conservative blogger in theUnited Statesas well as German speaking newspapers.
I was deeply disturbed that only ONE, an Austrian newspaper, covered an incident in Jakarta, Indonesia where almost 3,000 Christians were planned to be murdered at once through 5 bombs during the Easter celebration.
On Saturday April 23rd 2011 while thumbing through European newspapers I came across an article in Kronen Zeitung, the largest newspaper in Austria/Europe.
The headline "Christians just escaped Good Friday Massacre" (Christen knapp Karfreitag Massaker entgangen).
Radical Muslims planted 5 bombs with 330 lbs(150 Kg) of combined Explosives on Gas lines to be ignited with a cell phone. The idea was to kill over 3,000 Christians at once while celebrating Good Friday.
The plan was thwarted in the last minute when police arrested 19 suspected terrorists of which one was a whistle blower.
I waited until today still covering every newspaper in theU.S., but no report was to be found.
So why is the American Media ignoring the attempted murder of thousands of Christians inIndia? When a handful of Al Qaeda Terrorists die in theLibyaconflict Obama sends drones to protect them, the world goes ballistic and calls for more protection of the Muslims, but 3,000 alleged Christian victims are not even worth a small report.
Another incident was also ignored by regular Media, but reported by conservative Blogger "Uncoverage the right Idea".
25 year old Ben Yosef Livnat was gunned down and shot by Palestinian Soldiers yelling Allah et Akhbar (Allah is big and powerful) while visiting Joseph's Tomb a holy and sacred place. This young man did nothing but praying.
This shows once again the Muslim "religion of peace" and how much they really respect other religions.
Just imagine if a Christian dared to disturb the most important Muslim time of prayer called "Ramadan", all hell would break loose and liberal biased media would never stop complaining about it.
Have you ever tried to walk through a Muslim neighborhood in theU.S.during Ramadan and eat a sandwich? You are lucky if you are not sued or brought to court; actually, you are lucky if you make it out of the neighborhood alive.
Or remember Pastor Terry Jones of Florida who burned only ONE Quran which lead to the beheading of 2 UN employees and the murder of over 30 others inAfghanistan as a form of protest by Muslims.
Muslims all over the world reserve the right to enact their own version of capital punishment, or murder as a form of protest if only one dares to criticize their hatred religion.
But when the same thugs attempt or finalize to murder Christians all over the world the world is silent, even the Christian countries such asEuropeor theU.S.and what for? Not to offend those creeps.
I pray for all my Jewish and Christian brothers and sisters in the U.S., in Israel, and the rest of the world and hope that the American public, unlike that Anti-American/Anti-Christian Presidential Imposter Obama, makes its voice heard loud and clear by the next election. And that voice needs to scream Stop attacking Christians, Stop attacking Jews, and no negotiations with those Muslims unless it's on our terms. WE ARE A JUDEO CHRISTIAN NATION – ONE NATION UNDER GOD and ISRAEL IS OUR BROTHER.
Stop the Islamization of the world by treating those criminals with kid gloves
"But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.
(Matthew 10:33)
Kronen Zeitung
Uncoverage the right Idea:
The blaze
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Weight Gain? I didn't weigh myself at home today, but at the midwife I had gone down 2 pounds since my weigh in on Monday.
What's up with my Body? I had some contractions this morning. Between my ultrasound and my actual appointment I had like 45 minutes of waiting and I was feeling contractions, so I'd look at the clock each time...they were coming regularly every 10 minutes. And they continued to come every 10 minutes (not very strongly) for about 2 hours. But then they stopped.
Because this was going on, I asked the midwife to check me and see if I'm dilating. (In case you aren't aware, midwives don't do this automatically at your appointments, only on request) I had debated whether I wanted her to check me or not because it can be so discouraging...or it can bring on false hope. She was like, "your about 1 cm dilated and your cervix is about this thick" and she held her finger and thumb apart about 2 inches. Oye.
However, she DID touch his head, so he's WAAAAYYYYY down there and as soon as that dilates enough for him, he's gonna like, fall out!!
In the meantime. I am miserable. My skin is so stretched out at the bottom of my belly that I have a rash and it itches constantly... the kind of itching like if you have a rubberband around your wrist for too long and when you take it off it hurt-itches.
We're still having 100 degree weather.
The silver lining in all this is that Sadie has been so happy and so cute lately and I have really loved being around her.
Gender? It's a boy! You can read about our ultrasound appointment and see pictures if you go to this post here. Today the ultrasound tech said, "whoa!! That really is a boy isn't it!!" haha...then she printed out an AWESOME picture of his little tender bits.
Emotions: Oh my gosh I am so grumpy! I am sick of people telling me about their pregnancies. I don't want to talk about it anymore. My poor students (luckily, they get emails from me, so I have time to think through my words and be tactful), because they are so irritating to me right now. Today I told Chelsea that all I wanted to do was go back in my bedroom and cry because I just felt like I was overwhelmed with emotions.
Really, I'm awesome to be around right now.
Baby name: I think we've FINALLY chosen our name. But I think you're gonna have to wait until he's born to find out what it is!!
Best moment of the week: I got my burst of energy that comes at the end, in about an hour I did dishes, scrubbed toilets, cleaned the kitchen, mopped the kitchen and dining room floors, vacuumed the living room rugs, and took a shower. I was convinced we were going to the hospital that night... but nope, I'm still pregnant.
What I'm looking forward to: My bags are packed, the car seat is installed, my mom comes on Tuesday... let's get on with this!!
If you're lucky, I'll post a picture tomorrow. :)


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Help for Belinda
Belinda Voegele Holzer of Mobridge suffered a brain aneurysm rupture on Friday, September 29. She was immediately flown to Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND where she underwent a craniotomy to remove the blood and pressure in her brain. On Saturday at the Trail City Fall Festival, friends Joni Swift and Rashell Hulm (ABOVE RIGHT) sold raffle tickets to raise funds to help Belinda and her family with expenses. Barb Gross (LEFT) is one of those who purchased tickets. Family and friends report that the extent of Belinda's brain injury has not been determined.
The staff has recommended that only immediate family members visit and only for short periods of time. Belinda is married to David Holzer and they have two children. She is the daughter of Leon and Delores Voegele of Trail City and a 1991 graduate of Timber Lake High School. Well wishes and words of encouragement may be sent to Belinda Holzer c/o Sanford Medical Center, 5225 23rd Ave. S - Room 513, Fargo, ND 58104. An account has been set up at Dacotah Bank in Mobridge. Friends may follow her progress via Caring Bridge
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Regardless of your size or situation, I believe every girl deserves a killer holiday dress! I'm sitting at 32 weeks pregnant, and I am as big as a barn, but I desperately wanted/needed a smashing dress for my husband's holiday party! They are always big events held downtown, and I just knew that if I didn't find something fast, I'd be wearing leggings and a muumuu. Its no secret that I'm a huuuge eShakti fan, and I knew that despite my extremely irregular measurements right now, they'd be able to create something tailored, customized, and fabulous.
eShakti is like your personal tailor. You select a dress design and from there, make all sorts of alterations, starting with adding in all of your body measurements. From there, you can add sleeves, change the sleeve length, remove pockets, change up the neckline, extend or shorten the hem, etc. Its really incredible and incredibly addicting to create and recreate all sorts of fashion possibilities! Here are my favorites from the Dandy archives:
eShakti always has a treasure trove of styles and I LOVE these NEW ARRIVALS! The eShakti holiday collection is full of shimmery fabrics, beautiful prints, and classic designs. The bohemian styles are so fun and I love how many new types of fabric they've been adding, beyond a basic cotton woven.
This time around I chose a Gold Jacquard Lace Draped Dress because of its holiday glam, neutral color, and maternity-friendly style! There is nothing like zipping up a dress that was custom made for you and having it fit like a glove in every measurement.
Just like every eShakti order I've done in the past, there's a little thrill that accompanies every chance I get to customize my dress. With this, I was able to put in my exact (and unique) measurements, as well as change the length to mid-calf. I wanted to make sure this big belly would be covered! Because I knew that a lot of the eShakti styles have higher waistlines that fall at the "true waist", I knew that as long as I ordered something with a full skirt, I'd be in good shape.
Oh, the gold! This jacquard fabric is gorgeous!! It has just the right amount of sparkle and glimmer to be perfect for a holiday dress. The amount of flare on the skirt is perfect because it is full, and the weight of the fabric keeps it from getting fluffy or too '50s big.
This style and color is so easy to accessorize! Someone yesterday said I looked like a Christmas present!
The pleated top is romantic and I like how the folds add dimension and interest. It also allows for a lot of give if you have a growing bust line like me. I love the keyhole button in the back!
I just love absolutely everything about this dress! I'm excited to be able to wear it post-baby and I think it could be a darling Spring dress as well. Thank you, eShakti! I LOVE your dresses!
Styles come and go like hotcakes, so if you see and style and print you love, ORDER IT! This dress just arrived last week and I already don't even see it listed on the website anymore.
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text: PC Web sales soar Published on July 29, 1998. Orders on ZDNet's Computer Shopper NetBuyer site increased 351% in the second quarter vs. the same period a year ago, with sales now running more than $20 million a month, according to NetBuyer's latest site report, being released July 29. The average order came in at more than $500; the typical desktop PC sold for $1,515. NetBuyer, the Web arm of Ziff-Davis' Computer Shopper magazine, carries advertising and data from more than 100 computer product vendors. Exec VP-Group Publisher Al DiGuido said the survey shows buyers are becoming more comfortable in purchasing big-ticket computer products online. "This increase is a clear indicator that consumer confidence in online purchasing is showing very strong growth," he said.Copyright July 1998, Crain Communications Inc. Most Popular In this article: News


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When a victim files a complaint, she has to explain all the details of the incident to the police. However, this report is not shared so when she talks to the lawyers or to the activist, she has to recount the incident several times, which adds to the psychological distress. If a system can be developed where the cases once reported can be shared among the police, doctors, activists and lawyers, it would help increase efficiency and also reduce the number of times a victim has to retell the incident. The system should be developed in such a way that anonymity where desired by the victim is maintained. Also, responsibility of maintaining the system should be given to such an organization that would not misuse or tamper with the information.
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The Day Arrives!
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I have to admit that I have never seen it! We do have Netflix though so I'll take a look for it on there :-) #PoCoLoReplyDeleteReplies
It is really good, particularly... actually it's all good. The start is really good though. xDelete
Yay! Thanks for the reminder hon :o) #PoCoLoReplyDeleteReplies
You're welcome xxDelete
I haven't watched this, but I can tell from your emphatic post that I need to! Thanks for the recommendation xReplyDeleteReplies
I've already finished watching Season 2 and it was fantastic, definitely worth a watch! :)Delete
I've never heard of it before yet alone watched it...ReplyDelete
I'm a huge fan of the Walking Dead which started last week....I wish I could watch every episode without waiting a week....Replies
It's awesome that Netflix have released the whole series at once, this is the way all TV should work! I've heard of the Walking Dead but have never watched it. Is it a Sky thing?Delete
I haven't seen this one! We are hooked on The Walking Dead - I can't wait for Tuesday :) Thank you for linking to PoCoLo xReplyDeleteReplies
Ah, like Kim then. I don't really know a lot about The Walking Dead but it sounds popular. xxDelete


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What is Net Neutrality?
In simple terms, Net neutrality means if we are paying ISP (Internet Service Provider) for data, then we should be free to decide what to browser, and must not be decided by ISP. As per the new norms of TRAI (Telecom regulation authority of India), you will have to pay additional charges for Whatsapp, facebook etc etc apart from your normal data plan. Moreover ISP will decide the speed of the site. that means, if any company say facebook.com has paid your ISP, then facebook.com will getopened in your browser very faster, while other sites who have not paid the ISP, will load very slowly in your browser.
According to me, this should not happen. We must decide what we are browsing. If your one of us, then please support Net Neutralilty campaign by sending a mail to TRAI. Additionally, you can contact your area MP.
Go to http://www.savetheinternet.in and click on Respond to TRAI now and follow the simple steps.
#SaveTheInternet #NetNeutrality


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ACCC and NRMA encouraging residents to do their research before they fill up
AN in-depth report into petrol has found that Coles Express, on average, is the most expensive retailer – and Bathurst has two of them.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report, released on May 13, detailed the annual average retail petrol prices throughout 2017.
It also identified the highest and lowest priced major retailers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
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Coles Express was found to be the most expensive on average across those five cities, and Woolworths and independents generally the cheapest.
While the report only took major cities into account, prices in Dubbo in terms of the cheapest and most expensive retailers are consistent with the ACCC findings.
ACCC chairman Rod Sims said motorists often fill up at the same petrol station, but the report suggests it's time for people to break the habit so they can start saving.
NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury agreed, saying the NRMA has always encouraged people to shop around.
He said it may only seem like a few cents at the time, but over the course of a year it adds up to a lot of money being spent unnecessarily.
"Getting those four or five cents savings is really important for families," he said.
"The cost of transport is going up every quarter and petrol is where you can save."
Mr Khoury added that Australians are about to see a four-year high in petrol prices, where they are predicted to reach 160 cents per litre.
"We don't like seeing prices like that and unfortunately there is not much we can do about that because it is global factors out of our control," he said.
The NRMA aims to help motorists through its MyNRMA app and the company has also introduced a fuel discount for members as part of its ongoing efforts to help motorists save money at the bowser.
"We've doubled down this week and now if you're a member of the NRMA, along with doing your own research, you can save five cents on fuel at Caltex," Mr Khoury said.


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Daily Mail wants to get off the equality hovercraft
Headline of the week award goes to the Mail, for this effort:
This story has already been ably dissected by Atomic Spin here; My hovercraft is full of "PC gone mad" scares. The Mail would appear to be voicing a desire for inequality, not just for gay people, but also for Chinese people, Welsh speakers and transsexuals – in fact, anyone that doesn't fit into their view of what is right and proper. It's equality, but gone mad!
Closer study reveals, however, that the article is mostly concerned with people who the Mail considers to be of dubious sexuality, with the words, gay, bisexual, lesbian, homosexual, transsexual and transgender making repeated appearances throughout the text. There is even quiet condemnation of a scheme designed to encourage people to report homophobic incidents to the police. This strange attack on equality led me to have a look at other stories around sexuality the Mail has been publishing this week (limited to between 17th – 23rd January due to the sheer number of them). There is a preponderance of stories about homosexuality, so that is what I will be looking at in this post.
The story of civil partners Martyn Hall and Steven Preddy winning their discrimination case after being denied a room at Peter and Hazelmary Bull's Cornwall hotel prompted a news article and a mention in another news article, one Femail article, a Daily Mail comment piece, and several comments from columnists this week. These pieces are overwhelmingly in support of the Bull's discrimination. Stephen Glover began his article with a sense of balance, but later implied that Hall and Preddy had deliberately set up the Bulls. The court has already stated there is no evidence for such a claim, but that doesn't stop it being used to plant doubt in the minds of readers. Glover also wrote;
Moreover, it seems anomalous that while the Bulls or any other owners of a B&B can legally deny a double bed to an unmarried heterosexual couple, they are on the wrong side of the law when they act in the same way towards a homosexual couple, though it is true that Steven and Martyn are in a civil partnership.
There is the heart of the issue, and I'm not sure why Glover sees this as anomolous. A civil partnership is, in law, equal to marriage. This means, legally, the Bull's can uphold their beliefs, and deny any unmarried, or un-civil-partnershipped (has anyone coined a phrase for this yet?) couple they wish to the use of a double room, but they must treat anyone in a legally recognised relationship equally.
Peter Hitchens voiced his disagreement with the court action being paid for, "by us." He then flirted perilously with conspiracy theorism when he called the Equality and Human Rights Commission, "Britain's embryonic Thought Police", claiming, "This is not the end of the revolution we are passing through. By the time it is finished, I will not be allowed to write or say this. Don't believe me? Wait and see." Don't worry, Peter, at least you'll still be able to think it. Nobody could stop you doing that.
Another story that weighed heavily on the mind of the Mail this week was news that Betty Kitten Ross, daughter of Jonathan and Jane, is gay. This prompted two stories on Thursday, and another on Saturday. This is the headline from Saturday:
"How bizarre and peculiar they all are. No wonder their daughter is gay," is what that headline says to me. From the family pets to the price tag on their house, nothing escapes scrutiny. There's even an almost stalkerish knowledge of what time Jonathan gets up in the morning, and a comment that "Jane, 40, has been known to stay in bed most of the day — sometimes not even changing out of her pyjamas." Well, how bizarre! I'm sure nobody normal would ever do anything like that, oh no!
Perhaps the Mail feels this intense scrutiny is in the public interest. Maybe they see it as a warning that living in a "very bohemian" way could lead *your* child to that very bohemian condition, gayness. One thing the article does manage to do is provide context to the one written on Thursday, which had the headline, "'Today has been very eventful' tweets Betty Kitten after father Jonathan Ross reveals her sexuality."
So, was it an eventful day due to her father's revelations?
But Betty — whose full name is Betty Kitten Ross — is used to taking the behaviour of her parents in her stride. 'Oh my, today has been very eventful,' she wrote on Twitter. Obviously not eventful because the nation now knew about her sexuality — that was 'fabulous' — but because she had locked herself out of her student flat.
Oh, I see. It was locking herself out that made the day eventful, and not the nation knowing about her sexuality after all.
My favourite line in the whole article has to be this little snippet about the family dog: "Snowball even has his own twitter page that is updated daily with pictures and tweets such as 'woof'." Oh, how zany! I bet no-one has ever thought of giving their family pet a Twitter account before. Honestly, having a gay child is just the tip of an iceberg of wackiness… [\sarcasm] The whole piece just begs the question, why? Why do people need to know all this stuff? Does anybody care?
The Mail has also been interested in the story of psychotherapist, Leslie Pilkington, currently facing a hearing for professional misconduct with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy after an alleged sting by journalist, Patrick Strudwick. He wasn't just any journalist, though – he was a gay journalist, and Mrs Pilkington had agreed to undertake 'conversion therapy' to straighten him out. Much is made of the fact that this was entrapment, although it seems Mrs Pilkington has conducted such therapy before, which, presumably, wasn't due to entrapment.
Mrs Pilkington has treated ten patients over the past decade using a programme called Sexual Orientation Change Efforts. She says that her gay son is among those she has been able to help.
Mrs Pilkington was 'able to help' her own son, implying that being gay is a treatable illness of the mind. I'm sure the Mail would be delighted if this were actually the case.
Claims are made about the case being suspended after allegations that a witness had been intimidated, but this is hearsay, and not substantiated. Down near the end of the article, Mr Strudwick is quoted as saying, "I could not have known any details about any of the witnesses and I could not have intimidated anybody. The hearing was not adjourned because of any complaint about intimidation but because of all the media interest in the case. The other side are putting out information which is wrong."
The Mail goes on to say this story has, "generated fresh controversy over Christian beliefs and the rights of Christians to hold to them at work." Has it? Is this about Mrs Pilkington's Christian views, or is it about the questionable therapy she offered to perform?
The end of the article is illustrated with a large picture of the two gentlemen from the B&B compensation story mentioned earlier. A little snippet about that case has been tacked on the end of this completely unrelated story, seemingly for no other reason than to show how gays are cynically targeting Christians for pecuniary motives (disclaimer: gays aren't targeting Christians. Likewise, Christians aren't targeting gays).
Today, the Mail published a story titled, Body-in-bag spy's teacher says lurid police claims about his private life were a 'decoy', neatly laying the blame for all the sensational tabloid stories released at the time on the police instead of themselves. Of course, this provides the perfect opportunity to reiterate all those claims, just in case you missed them the first time round. The claims repeated about Mr Williams, that he was 'gay and a cross-dresser,' and that he had 'bondage equipment and phone numbers for gay escorts,' are not given sceptical quote marks, whereas the refutation of them as, 'a decoy,' and 'hurtful,' are. There is also an emphasis on the information that any dresses which may have been found in Mr Williams' flat were not needed for the clothing design course he was enrolled on. The Mail also makes the mistake of confusing homosexuality with transgender. The whole thing reminds me of someone sniggering behind their hand, and saying, "yeah, right!" at the denials made by Mr Williams' tutor.
I'm not even going to go into the last story I found during my search for 'gay' on the Mail site, Children as young as FOUR to be taught about homosexuality under plans to 'celebrate gay community', mainly because it seems to be a rehashed version of this one from the Telegraph: 'Gay lessons' in maths, geography and science. At least the Mail headline doesn't call them, 'gay lessons,' although it does have the 'children as young as FOUR,' bit screaming at you instead.
Seeing all these stories has shown me that the Mail is generally pretty subversive about its homophobic tendencies. There's nothing too overt, but it is, in the main, a negative view of homosexuality. The wording links being gay with all manner of strangeness, confuses gay and transgender, and makes it quite clear that this paper believes Christianity itself is under attack from gay people. It's all in keeping with the headline, "Equality madness" which opened this post, and I can only conclude that the Mail dislikes equality, because it means people must be treated, you know, equally.
***UPDATE*** The Mail has changed the headline of "Children as young as FOUR to be taught about homosexuality under plans to 'celebrate gay community'", and it now reads, "Gay messages built into school maths lessons for children as young as FOUR". As usual, the URL currently reflects the original headline (School-children-taught-homosexuality-celebrate-gay-community) but I wish I'd got a screenshot so people could compare the two. Natalie Dzerins, over at Forty Shades of Grey has shown the story up for the sensationalist misinformation it is, with this post: Mail, you owe me a new bullshit-detector. Mine just exploded. ***
January 25, 2011 9:56 pm
The Jonathan Ross story is just amazing. You can see how – wanting to continue their campaign of demonising him – they've pulled together little tit-bits of unusualness (from their point of view) each one not quite enough to build a paragraph out of, never mind a full-blooded why-oh-why story.
But, after months of waiting, they've realised; "if we staple all this crap together we can pad it out and get enough words to call a story."
World class journalism right there.
Hobson permalinkFebruary 16, 2011 4:44 pm
I dunno. I went to take a look at some of the source material (following the links you helpfully provide) and it does seem that taxpayers are paying consultants to produce reports on how, for example, the Government's Marine Policy Statement "will differentially affect the following six equality groups as required by legislation
Black, Black British, Asian, Asian British, Chinese or other minority ethnic and/or cultural groups;
Disabled and Deaf people;
Women, men and transgender people;
Different religious communities/groups;
Older people, children and young people;
Gay, lesbian and bisexual people."
Isn't this a bit of a waste of money? I mean, I guess we do want to know how government policy on fishing affects "women, men and transgender people" – which seems like a long way of saying "people" – but I'm sure there are other reports looking at those things.
The report concludes: "Marine activities referred to in the MPS (Marine Policy Statement) have the potential to result in benefits and disbenefits upon coastal communities and groups of society which may have equalities target groups embedded within them."
Have you considered that maybe we really didn't need to pay for this report? I'd rather spend the money on schools. Or perhaps something that might actually reduce inequality – measures to cut unemployment among disadvantaged communities maybe?
February 16, 2011 9:15 pm
Hi! The list you mention from the (Draft) Marine Policy Statement isn't a detailed report on how each group is affected, it just asks whether any of them would be affected enough to look into further. It's a fairly simple "yes/no" question and in this case the answer was obviously "no" – a couple of pages later they decide "It is therefore concluded that there is no requirement for a full [Equality Impact Assessment]." If they thought that, say, the disabled might suffer as a result of the policy, then they'd pay for a full report, but that report would only be looking at how it affected disabled people, not everyone on that list.
It's true that in this case, spending the money on something else probably would have done more to help fight inequality, but equality assessments of other policies have found that government actions affected minorities in unfair ways (there are a couple of examples on the post of mine that PressNotSorry linked above), which is after all why we do them. We can't know which policies will discriminate until we look at them, so we'll always need Equality Impact Assessments even if – as in this case – it's just a piece of paper that says "This policy does not discriminate".