Posted on 06/14/2016 9:19:31 PM PDT by 6ft2inhighheelshoes
As the devastation in Orlando unfolded, I felt a tiny grain of hope that President Obama would finally show some teeth against the very real threat posed by radical Islam. Would he label the horror show for what it was? But — true to form, and after acknowledging the slaughter that befell on the defenseless — he diverted attention to gun laws without uttering even the slightest hint regarding who and what the killer represented. The Left ran with it, saturating the media and Internet with LGBT solidarity. Much of what followed was not a discussion about Islamic terrorism, but focused on the 2nd Amendment and homosexual rights, with fingers pointing to usual targets such as the NRA and religious leaders. Points for consistency, even in the shadow of cascading evil.
I know most Muslims abhor what the radicalized sociopaths have done to Islam. Yet, there seem to be very few to take on the gargantuan effort necessary to focus world attention on the growing Islamic threat. Nonetheless, it’s during times of tragedy that heroes are made. Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, president of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy, said that the Orlando mass shooting should be a wakeup call for moderate Muslims.
To our friends, associates, and acquaintances who practice Islam, my heart goes out to you as you face rage from many American corners that will tempt you to turn inward and cocoon. I ask you to fight that urge.
If radicalized Jews had hijacked Judaism and perpetrated this reprehensible bloodshed, instead of hiding behind special interests groups that divert attention to politically expedient low-hanging fruit, I would be actively fighting to take my religion back.
American Muslims, stand up and make your voices heard. I will stand with you as you fight back against the brutal murderers of the innocent, the rapists of women and children, and those leaders who espouse hate, homophobia, and genocide in the name of Islam. Even seemingly insignificant efforts like sharing your thoughts on social media, writing letters to your local newspaper editors, or calling into radio shows can help. Share your outrage at Orlando, Tel Aviv, San Bernardino, Paris, and wherever the next scene of carnage occurs.
While feckless politicians highlight and target the side effects, the cancer is metastasizing. Others will — and should — join you in solidarity, but it is up to you.
Couldn't agree more.
I get so sick of hearing politicians squabble over "radical Islam" and "moderate Islam" or some such other horseshit.
Everything I need to know about Islam I saw on 9 11 01.
The government and media throw out crap like Sunnis and Shia Muslims are at war and of course they always will be, but they always stop fighting to celebrate a successful hit on the United States.
The radical Muslim is the guy putting the rusty bloody blade to your throat, the moderate Muslim is the guy cheering and holding the executioner's harem of goats/5 year old boys/wives/slaves/what-have-you.
People have been saying that since 2001. Do we just sit on
our thumbs for another 15 years waiting for that to happen?
Has anyone ever seen the tooth freakin’ fairy?
Don’t hold your breath.
How about instead we take care of business ourselves and declare war on Islam.
I would advise people not to hold their breath waiting for this to occur.
Nope. I think days of reckoning are coming. And fast. Appeasement is on its way out.
Trump called good Muslims out to notify authorities.
If moderate Muslims can tell radical Muslims apart from peaceful ones then they should beat them into submission now. Because the horde that will come can’t tell them apart, and by that point probably won’t care.
You know no such thing, David, because they don't.
What you call "radicalized sociopathic Islam" IS ISLAM.
Wake up, you damned appeasing fool.
Islam is a war plan. “Peaceful” muslims, who would support their terrorist brethren if it came down to it, practice a bastardized form.
I feel your pain, friends, but I met a woman in Los Angeles recently who gives me hope. She was born in Iran 20 years before the Shah was deposed, forced into marriage and sent to the USA. She says she always dreamed of coming here, because even as a child she felt she was really an American who had the bad luck to be born into the wrong culture and country. Despite having no family here, getting divorced at a young age and being left with a child, she’s never returned to “the old country”. She’s involved with conservative groups and is a real fighter. I’m encouraging her to post her story here on Free Republic. Now the bad news; she claims that most Muslims she knows don’t appreciate or like America, and they will never become the moderate defenders of freedom that this war needs.
Yes. It gives me a little hope.
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/06/fbi-never-guessed-gay-club-would-be-target-of-jihad-attack
If "moderate" Muslims openly renounce the teachings of the Koran and renounce Sharia, they will be marked as apostates. Many will be killed by observant Muslims.
I doubt that many "moderate" Muslims will find the prospect of decapitation sufficiently appealing for them to follow David Sussman's recommendations.
Very much appreciate your staying engaged and posting this.
I hope your good Iranian friend keeps the faith in America.
Everyone, please see this recent video clip inside a US mosque. It completely dispels the notion that we can count on “moderate” to keep peace in this country.
Muslims are near unanimous in their Islamic point of view.
It’s an Existential threat, more so than communism was.
Must watch, this is what’s taught in typical US mosques: https://amp.twimg.com/v/310882d7-9ae9-484a-b2d3-fd841c681a65
BTW: 6’2” in heels, do Richochet Meetups have chapter meetings in most metropolitan regions?
Things are Way worse than when ONE MILLION conservatives took to the streets of Washington DC in Sept 2009.
What will it take to Push back the awful ruination of our country that ONE MILLION of our soldier sons gave their lives for???
RE: “I feel your pain, friends, but I met a woman in Los Angeles recently who gives me hope. She was born in Iran 20 years before the Shah was deposed, forced into marriage and sent to the USA. She says she always dreamed of coming here, because even as a child she felt she was really an American who had the bad luck to be born into the wrong culture and country. Despite having no family here, getting divorced at a young age and being left with a child, she’s never returned to “the old country”. She’s involved with conservative groups and is a real fighter. I’m encouraging her to post her story here on Free Republic. Now the bad news; she claims that most Muslims she knows don’t appreciate or like America, and they will never become the moderate defenders of freedom that this war needs.”
They will not act out of fear, and will turn their backs.
Exactly. If the person who wrote this actually knew anything about islam they would feel so much shame for writing this as a serious piece.
Trump figured out how to get late Muslims at rest in their cemeteries to vote for him instead of Democrats?
And call the cops?
In awe of sheer genius if possible.
We’ve been waiting since before 9/11. Ain’t gonna happen.
I would be interested in reading what you have.
Dream on. Tain’t gonna happen.
David Sussman obviously doesn't know most Muslims. There are the "radicals" (Omar, who murdered dozens of innocents) and the "moderates" (Omar's second wife, who knew Omar's plans and said NOTHING!).
As for the Muslims who "abhor" what is being done, they all went to the streets yesterday to protest. Oh, you didn't see them marching in your town? Neither did I....
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