Posted on 08/18/2004 11:59:46 AM PDT by quidnunc
The Great White North hardly registers as a hotbed for Islamic political activity. Yet in the run-up to last June's Canadian federal elections, Islamic lobbies exerted unprecedented pressure on electoral candidates and actively pursued the emergence of a Muslim voting bloc.
A key player among the seemingly endless list of Islamic groups and lobbies operating in Canada is the Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC). The CIC is a numerically small yet extremely prolific outfit presided by Egyptian-born Mohammed Elmasry.
Two full months prior to the declaration of general elections, the CIC published a report named "Election 2004. Towards Informed and Committed Voting." Based on an analysis of public statements, electoral objectives and legislative voting records of each of Canada's 301 elected parliamentarians, the CIC evaluated each one's record on issues such as the promotion of closer economic ties to Muslim countries and the championing the Palestinian cause.
While virtually all the MPs of the New Democratic Party, a party strongly opposed to American foreign policy and critical of Israel, scored passing grades, 68 out of 71 of the pro-American, pro-Israel Conservative Party's MPs failed the CIC's evaluation.
The ruling Liberal Party MPs scored an average of B. The report identified 101 electoral districts where Canadian Muslims hold a 1.8% to 13.5% swing vote. The report was sent to all MPs and their opponents.
A few days ahead of the federal elections, three Canadian Muslim leaders met at Concordia University in Montreal to discuss Islamic "committed voting." The event, however, turned into an anti-Zionist, Jew-bashing fest.
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Imam Elmenyawi was elated: "A Conservative victory would have been disastrous for Muslims. A minority government is a victory for us. We Muslims will wield greater power, especially with regards to foreign policy. There is no better shield from terrorism than Muslim participation in Canadian political life."
That's a threat!
My country is going to the dogs!!!
Regime change in Kanuckistan required. Please help!!
"Regime change in Kanuckistan required. Please help!!"
Trying to bring the troops back from Germany. Maybe they can help! :)
We are going to be sorry that we ever allowed these immigrants here.
More are on the way: http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/news/local/9432095.htm?1c
Ping
Our borders need to be sealed.
Gotta love them die-hard Jewish liberals who think support of Israel is consistent with support of all those Third World Communists. The flip side of Pat Buchanan indeed.
I'm still expecting Dershowitz to endorse Kerry. After all, didn't he write a book about how Bush "stole" the election from that great "friend of Israel" Al Gore?
I've seen that post before... it's getting a little old.
The application of Sharia law in Canada is similar to other "alternative dispute resolution" ("ADR") mechanisms, that are in place the world over.
"ADR" is seen as a means to keep disputes out of costly court procedures. We, Canadians, use ADR to attempt to solve everything from family conflicts like custody/access & family property, to commercial conflicts like bankruptcy.
Being a conservative, I thought you'd be in favour of the idea of keeping money out of lawyers' hands.
The Sharia tribunals are entirely voluntary and, if someone is not satisfied, resort can be had to traditional courts.
Stop slandering the Canadian judicial system.
>>"Regime change in Kanuckistan required. Please help!!"
> Trying to bring the troops back from Germany. Maybe they can help! :)
Let them come.
Perhaps...but am I supposed to care?
First amendment, kid. Grow a thicker hide or buzz off. Got it?
"Perhaps...but am I supposed to care?
First amendment, kid. Grow a thicker hide or buzz off. Got it?"
(1) My hide's very thick.
(2) I don't buzz off on command.
(3) You're an idiot if you think that the first amendment protects you from slander... what do you think lawyers are suing over down there?
(4) I "get it"... you're a "freep creep".
Listen, noob...I've got every right to post what I want and I am NOT here to keep a dumbass like you happy. So piss off, jackass.
The noob was shown the door.
I am in your debt. Thanks very much. : )
Thanks for the tip.
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