Posted on 08/18/2005 6:47:25 AM PDT by krasdorf
CAIR and Michael Graham Local talk-radio station WMAL is under assault from the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a group that has savaged journalists, critics of radical Islam, even the Fox TV show "24" -- but which just as steadfastly has refused to specifically condemn various Islamic terrorist organizations. CAIR has instigated a campaign to pressure the Disney-owned WMAL to fire its already-suspended midday host, which came on the heels of its initial effort to have him suspended. Though the outcome is uncertain in the current situation, two things are certain: 1) CAIR will continue demonizing genuine criticism of radical Islam as "Islamophobia," and 2) it will never specifically condemn radical Islam or Islamic terrorist organizations such as Hamas and Hezbollah. At issue are remarks made by mid-morning host Michael Graham, in which he said that "Islam has, sadly, become a terrorist organization." But what is lost in most media accounts -- and is never mentioned by CAIR -- are the surrounding statements made by Mr. Graham, which put the thrust of his comments in an entirely different light. Mr. Graham's comments, in fact, were not met with immediate condemnation or outrage. He wasn't suspended until July 28, almost a week after his on-air remarks. In the interim, CAIR spokesman Ibrahim Hooper even came on Mr. Graham's show -- telling him that CAIR didn't want him fired, just punished. Once Mr. Graham was suspended indefinitely later that week, CAIR quickly called for his head.
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The "Religion Of Pieces" (heads, arms, legs, etc.) defending itself from the radical truth tellers.
Do you think his family was threatened?
Return Michael Graham!!
SIGN THE PETITION TO RETURN HIM HERE:
http://www.ipetitions.com/campaigns/SupportMichaelGraham
Done!
I certainly hope not. It would not be a good way to advance the cause that Islam is a religion of peace.
Islam is a religion of peace, and they will kill you to prove it!
It's not looking good. From http://www.dcrtv.com/
"At WMAL: Michael Graham Fired? Randall Bloomquist Suspended? - 8/18 - DCRTV is hearing rumblings that WMAL has fired late morning talk show host Michael Graham. Graham was suspended in late July for calling Islam a "terrorist organization." And after complaints from a local Islamic organization and several of WMAL's sponsors. Despite the suspension, the ABC-owned news talker had been running promos for Graham and ads featuring Graham. Apparently, Graham's union is filing a request for arbitration. Also, we're hearing that Randall Bloomquist, who'd worked with Graham in Richmond and Charlotte, might be on the outs as WMAL's program director. More soon....."
FLASH: KFI-AM Los Angeles HIRES Talk Show Host Graham FIRED By WMAL After Islam Remarks...
'KFI has an extended offer for Michael Graham to fill in at the station because KFI still values free speech,' says KFI pd, Robin Bertolucci... Developing...
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