ARE AMERICAN COMPANIES AIDING ISLAM?

War Chick blog ^ | March 29, 2006 | Resa Laru Kirkland

[Interesting Times]

If you were a securities company who actually lost employees in the WTC September 11, you would jump at the chance to support a symposium on terrorism, right? How about if you were a major airplane manufacturer who watched helplessly as four planes you might have had a hand in crafting disintegrated on television? Or maybe a supplier of weapons for the law enforcement who bravely and selflessly ran into those burning buildings? Surely companies such as these would recognize the need for such a symposium, and quickly respond to requests for support, right?

Wrong. Very, very, wrong. Welcome back, sleeping giant.

There's a saying that goes, "If you're not for us, you're against us." It's not just the leaders of nations who have said it, God Himself stated something similar when He made it clear that there is no fence-sitting with Him; that if you're not on His side, you are indeed on the devil's side; you can't serve both God and Mammon. In the battle zone called Earth where He sent us to learn, surely choosing sides has never been more important than it is now.

So why are so many American businesses choosing the side of Islam? And more importantly, why aren't we--as their customers, their bottom line, their paychecks--screaming bloody murder at their apparent choice?

Jeffrey Epstein has spent a huge amount of time--and his own money, I might add--preparing for his Terrorist Symposium that is scheduled to take place on April 29 in Washington, DC. Joe Kaufman has written extensively about Jeffrey's struggle, as well as his own. And along the way, Jeffrey has been refused airtime by CBS/Infiniti radio, and there was no room at the Marriott for his group, but plenty of room at another near-by Marriott to host the annual CAIR banquet. (Also, how many of you are aware that Marriott was the hotel of choice for the 9/11 hijackers? Something's up with Marriott... )

But the most shocking part of all is the list of companies who turned him away when he approached them for donations. These weren't little mom and pop companies, or those limited to small areas of the country. These were corporate giants; they read like a "Who's Who" of America's best and most lucrative, and not one of them had the money--or even the interest--in helping to fund a terrorist symposium. Not a single one. Even when Mr. Epstein asked them a second time to aid in his OPERATION FIRST RESPONDER--which bridges the gap between concerned citizens that share America's Truth Forum's concern for future generations, but can't attend due to a variety of reasons, and those law enforcement agencies that lack the financial wherewithal to be adequately represented at the forum--by purchasing one airplane seat for these important men so they might attend, their excuses, or flat out lack of response, were infuriating, and absolutely inexcusable...

List of Islam-lovin', American-hatin' companies

ATK - not involved in war on terror... makes ammo for military and law enforcement.

Boeing - no interest... then refused to purchase seats for first responders due to budgetary considerations.

BAE systems - not interested.

General Dynamics - left messages... no interest.

Halliburton - unable to fund our request at this time.

Maersk Line - no formal reply.

Northrop Grumman - no interest.

Lockheed Martin - no money.

Raytheon - already budgeted out - most likely no funds.

Dupont – declined, because they can't favor every request; subsequent requests for purchase of a couple of seats for law enforcement agents went ignored.

Motorola - no response.

DRS technologies - won't fit with their overall plans.

Zodiac - no funds... wished us well.

Honeywell - no outside solicitation accepted... not interested in program.

L3 Communications - no response.

Rolls-Royce North America – no response.

United Technologies - can't support due to budget limitations.

Pepsi-Cola Military Sales - can only afford to support a small number of worthwhile projects.

Voight Aircraft Industries, Inc. – no interest.

Red Lobster - our request doesn't fit into their brand's strategy.

Anheuser Busch Companies - directed me to local distributors... no response.

Coors - no interest or funds.

American Airlines - no money.

Southeast Airlines - no response.

Wynn Las Vegas - Mrs. Wynn had no interest.

Wal-Mart - no response.

National Beer Wholesaler's Association – no response.

Airline Pilot's Association – no response.

International Association of Firefighters – no response.

Outback Steakhouse - no response.

Wendy's Restaurants - no response.

Yum Brands - no response.

Brinker International - no response.

National Truckers Association (NTA) – no response.

Chevrolet Corporate Relations – no interest.

Insurance carriers that underwrote 9/11 losses:

QBE - won't support.

Chubb Insurance – no response.

American Reinsurance – no response.

Zurich American – no response.

One Beacon Insurance – no response.

Crum & Forster – no response.

Oil companies contacted:

Sunoco - no response.

BP P.L.C. - terrorism isn't of concern.

Bresnan Communications - no response.

Kantor Fitzgerald (securities company that lost employee in trade center) - no interest.

Hotels that suffered recent bombings:

Radisson Hotel - no response.

Grand Hyatt - no response.

Days Inn - no response.

Yep, only four years out from the greatest attack on American soil, and not a single American company wants to be seen supporting a group whose goal is to inform and at least try to prevent such an occurrence from ever happening again. Those scheduled to speak--Brigitte Gabriel, David Horowitz, Daniel Pipes, Robert Spencer, and many others--are the top minds and voices against terrorism and its Islamic base. They have much to teach us, and we have much to learn.

But why do that when we can just hit that snooze button for a few more minutes? Doing something sucks compared to veggin' out, right? Just ask any American company out there; they're counting on you doing just that. After all, they're on the side of Islam.

Keep the faith, bros, and in all things courage.

[Interesting Times]

More on the remarkable response of U.S. corporations to the Terrorism Symposium to be held in Washington DC on April 29...

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War on (yawn) Terror ping...

[cripplecreek]

If there's a buck to be made, most companies couldn't care less.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Roccus]

I'm reminded of something I saw at the time of the Iranian hostage situation in the late 70's. An Iranian official was being interviewed and was asked how Iran expected to keep up their air force (US planes) if spare parts were to be embargoed. His reply was (paraphrased) "We're talking about American business here, there will be no problem."

[scooter2]

Mr. Epstein needs a conduct a reality check.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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And now 9/11 Lifesaving Hero RICK RESCORLA's 'Follow Me' Statue proudly sits at Ft. Benning:


Heroism defined

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/local/14242722.htm


See:

http://www.RickRescorla.com

http://www.armchairgeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24361

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[Interesting Times]

Mr. Epstein needs a conduct a reality check.

That appears to be exactly what he's doing.

And the reality he has uncovered is rather disturbing.

[mnehring]

The author needs to get a life.. Claiming these companies support terrorism because they wouldn't donate money to some symposium.. Utter BS as much as the comment hinting that Marriott somehow supports terrorism because the terrorists preferred to stay there... Reality check time.. companies get hundreds of requests to 'sponsor' symposiums all the time. Most won't unless it is by a highly recognizable group and directly related to their industry. Since 9-11, hundreds of symposiums and seminars have popped up all over, each begging for finanincal donations.. These companies have to make a decision not only is this something that is directly related to their industry/line of work, but if it is even a legitimate or worth-wile event that is different from the hundreds of other calls they received the same week....

[MinuteGal]

It's probably because the Symposium is perceived by the Nervous Nellies of business and industry to be a "right-wing" event. Especially if the speakers include Horowitz and Pipes.

Translated: brainwashing of most captains of commerce regarding "right-wing extremism" has been very effective lo these past few decades. Yet they have and continue to pay tribute in one way or another to the First Extorter of the United States, Jesse Jackson

Leni

[scooter2]

And the reality he has uncovered is rather disturbing.

Just because a company chooses not to support Mr. Epstien's pet project does not make them anti-America, pro-Islam, or anything else. There are legal as well as political and business ramifications.

[VOA]

This is a two-fer for the companies:
1. Keep their economic advantage with entities that even may support the terrorists
2. Have a chance to be the last ones that have their heads sawed off if
the terrorists do win.

[MineralMan]

Well, I'm not sure how I feel about this. You bring a story from a blog and call it news. The story? Someone's planning a symposium, and a list of corporations didn't contribute to it.

No background, really, on the symposium. Just a list of companies that didn't contribute. I'll bet they didn't contribute to lots of things.

I don't think this is news, frankly. I think it's a hit piece. Now, I'm willing to change my tune, if I can get some more information on this symposium and find that it is something that would deserve corporate sponsorship.

Can you find a link to a story about this not from a blog?

[jec41]

There's a saying that goes, "If you're not for us, you're against us." It's not just the leaders of nations who have said it, God Himself stated something similar when He made it clear that there is no fence-sitting with Him; that if you're not on His side, you are indeed on the devil's side; you can't serve both God and Mammon. In the battle zone called Earth where He sent us to learn, surely choosing sides has never been more important than it is now.

So why are so many American businesses choosing the side of Islam? And more importantly, why aren't we--as their customers, their bottom line, their paychecks--screaming bloody murder at their apparent choice?

Were the Churches generous or if they don't give you money, they are also for Islam.

[fizziwig]

I don't give to every charity that asks me for money, even if I fully support their work....in fact I ignore the vast amjority of requests for money. A lot of them come from political causes that I support....does that mean that I am against their cause...? Of course not, it means that I am only willing to give to a few charities and that means rejecting most of them.

This is not a news story...it is just whining....IMHO.

[MineralMan]

"This is not a news story...it is just whining....IMHO.
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I agree with you, and I feel that this whole thing should be moved over to Bloggers/Personal. When NOT donating to some random "Symposium" means that you are for the Muslims, then pretty much everyone would fit into that category.

[Interesting Times]

Can you find a link to a story about this not from a blog?

You're right, I probably should have posted this in the 'blog' section.

Here's the home page of America's Truth Forum.

And here's an earlier story at NewMediaJournal that has some more background information, along with a somewhat less polemic tone.

There probably won't be any MSM articles until after the event, since it isn't "news" until it actually happens.

[Interesting Times]

When NOT donating to some random "Symposium" means that you are for the Muslims, then pretty much everyone would fit into that category.

If you stop a minute and consider the astounding range of stuff that corporations DO support, the complete refusal of the listed organizations to back a symposium featuring top international experts on terrorism is not devoid of news value...

[devolve]

[Interesting Times]

Claiming these companies support terrorism because they wouldn't donate money to some symposium.

I agree. That claim is overstated.