Islamist penetration of Homeland Security?

center for security policy ^ | 6/22/2004

[ovrtaxt]

(Washington, D.C.): For over two years, the Center for Security Policy has been warning that organizations and individuals sympathetic to or otherwise supportive of the radical, intolerant and jihadist subset of the Muslim faith known as "Islamists" have mounted a sophisticated political influence operation against the Bush Administration. Today’s Washington Times contains a column by Center President Frank Gaffney entitled "Dubious Company</a href>" that describes a meeting Secretary of State Colin Powell held with representatives of four such groups just last Thursday.

Unfortunately, it now seems clear that this influence operation has succeeded in getting more than meetings with senior officials. According to the on-line magazine Salon.com, a seemingly unqualified individual nonetheless secured a position as the policy director for the Department of Homeland Security's intelligence division, thanks to his ties to a well-connected political activist named Grover Norquist.

Norquist’s activities on behalf of, and together with, Islamist sympathizers and associates has been documented by numerous publications -- including a detailed analysis by Mr. Gaffney which appeared last December in FrontPageMagazine.com ("A Troubling Influence"</a href>). Norquist’s apparent role in the case of Faisal Gill is particularly interesting, however, insofar as it seems unlikely that Mr. Gill would have been considered for - let alone actually secured - his Homeland Security post but for the Norquist connection.

The nature of that connection is all the more troubling insofar as Mr. Gill was, according to Salon’s Washington correspondent, Mary Jacoby, "briefly removed from his job in March." Ms. Jacoby cites unnamed officials as saying the temporary removal occurred when "the FBI raised concerns with Homeland Security officials...after discovering that Gill had failed to list on security clearance documents his work in 2001 with the American Muslim Council." (The AMC and its operations feature prominently in a lengthy investigative article concerning Islamist activities centered in Herndon, Virginia that appeared on the front-page of yesterday’s Wall Street Journal.)

Ms. Jacoby goes on to report that:

The advocacy group, which was controlled by [Abdurahman] Alamoudi, has been under scrutiny in an investigation of terrorism financing. [Jacoby notes elsewhere in the article: "Alamoudi was indicted last year on terrorism-related money-laundering charges and now claims to have been part of a plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah."] The lead agent in that investigation works for an arm of Homeland Security. Gill's omission of the information on his "Standard Form 86" national security questionnaire is a potential felony violation.

While Salon states that "There is no evidence...that Gill has taken any action to compromise national security," his failure to disclose a troubling association with an indicted terrorist conspirator raises serious questions about the circumstances and appropriateness of his placement in a position with access to some of the Nation’s most sensitive secrets. These include information about vulnerabilities associated with U.S. ports, airports, transportation systems, refineries, chemical and nuclear facilities, etc.

Even though Mr. Gill has been reinstated by his superiors at Homeland Security following what is said to have been "a thorough investigation," it is not obvious how someone who withheld information about his employment history could be "cleared" - especially given how troubling that information is.

As Ms. Jacoby reports: "Gill's placement in the sensitive intelligence job has alarmed government officials because it fits the operating theory of prosecutors and investigators that Alamoudi was part of a long-term scheme by Islamic extremists to place friendly, if perhaps unwitting, associates in key U.S. government positions."

The bottom line is that it is past time for a rigorous review of the extent and implications of the evident Islamist influence operation in official Washington and the troubling role that Grover Norquist has appeared to play in facilitating, if not actually enabling it. If the Bush Administration can or will not conduct such an examination, Congress should undertake to do so.

[Smartass]

[petercooper]

Trust no muslims.

[swarthyguy]

The next scandal?

Really, one should not question anything. It's only part of the islami outreach program.

Next, you'll say the Saudis are two face or summin.

[nuconvert]

"No, there is nothing in the secular world anyone _has_ to believe."

LoL. OKay then....I believe that the Bush Administration is aware of this.....how's that?

[nuconvert]

Sure, why not? You think the administration is stupid?

[stainlessbanner]

bttt

[MileHi]

Because you have been posting this, I asked the wife to get this at the library. Should have it today. Thanks for the tip.

[ovrtaxt]

You think the administration is stupid?

No, but sometimes I wonder who thinks who is stupid.

[Cindy]

url?

[FormerACLUmember]

"The Clinton campaign's June 30 filing with the Federal Election Commission lists Alamoudi's occupation as "American Museum Council" rather than "American Muslim Council." Just a typo, the First Lady's campaign has said." from: Jewish World Review Nov. 6, 2000 / 8 Mar-Cheshvan, 5761
Hillary Clinton still hounded by blood-money questions
By Deroy Murdock

http://www.jewishworldreview.com/1100/hounded.asp

[Veracious Poet]

It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was
founded, not by religionists, but by Christians, not on religions but on the
gospel of Jesus Christ!
- Patrick Henry

[FlashBack]

"Our slavery to the PC mindset will kill us in the end. I, for one, am over it."

Thanks for the ping...and I couldn't agree more.

[combat_boots]

 

Muslim CEOs of U.S. firms fight terrorism, 'stop evil' (anthrax, Bioport)
			Posted by Shermy On News/Activism 05/19/2004 10:59:34 AM PDT with 24 comments USA Today ^ | May 19, 2004 Those who go to sleep at night with the threat of terrorism on their minds might be surprised to learn that Muslim CEOs are running companies that watch over our safety. • Fuad El-Hibri is CEO of BioPort, the only U.S. maker of anthrax vaccine. • Houssam Salloum is CEO of Axiolog, a Detroit firm developing a high-tech system for tracking international cargo into vulnerable U.S. ports. • Nafa Khalaf is CEO of Detroit Contracting, which after the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001 secured the five major treatment plants that supply water to 4.5 million residents of the Detroit area....

[jnarcus]

Thanks for the post. Grover Norquist has been problematic for some period of time. Just the fact that he thinks he was responsible for the 1994 success at the polls is enough to clue one in...He is dangerous to the Nth degree. This is treason at its worst and sonething MUST be done. Think carfully ing the fall...what would it look like if Kerry were elected? EVen worse. Time to do something now so this doesn't get worse

[lainde]

bttt

[lainde]

This is so damn disturbing!

[ovrtaxt]

When their family's safety and security and prosperity depends upon it!! What the Radical Muslims are trying to sell their brethren is a pretty dark and dismal future, while Americans are selling them FReedom, Hope and Self-determination!! What would YOU pick?!

Remember, the nutcases are also selling them eternity in 'heaven' and a pleasing existence before allah, while our offer is depicted as selling your soul for money.

They need to get born again before they take freedom seriously.

[ovrtaxt]

Thanks for linking that. I cited it in post #26, but didn't have the reference handy.

[ovrtaxt]

Think carfully ing the fall...what would it look like if Kerry were elected? EVen worse. Time to do something now so this doesn't get worse

Well, yeah-- the democrats aren't even a serious choice at this point. The frustrating thing though, is that there is no alternative to the mild socialism and PC mentality of the Republicans!