Trump Pledges War on Radical Islamic Terrorism
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to wage war on “radical Islamic terrorism” is about to become U.S. policy. In its emphasis on ideology, it is a war that puts him at odds with his two immediate predecessors. While both former President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama have avoided casting the war on terror […]
US Counterterrorism Authorities Target Student Wing of Pakistani Militant Group
U.S. counterterrorism authorities are growing increasingly concerned about the activities of the student branch of a banned Pakistani militant organization that’s seen as a threat to regional and U.S. interests. The State Department this week announced it was adding the student wing of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to its list of foreign terrorist organizations. The move against […]
Putin: No Link Between Islam, Terror
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump often directly associated terrorism with Muslims around the world by saying “radical Islamic terrorism,” a phrase he criticized President Barack Obama for failing to use and denying any link between the religion and terrorist attacks. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s thinking appears to fall well in line with Obama’s […]
Who is Ahmad Khan Rahami, Elizabeth, N.J., suspect wanted by FBI in NYC bombing?
Ahmad Khan Rahami of Elizabeth, N.J. is wanted by FBI. He is suspected of having involvement in the Saturday bombings in Seaside Park, N.J. and in New York City. On Monday, the FBI released an advisory naming Ahmad Khan Rahami and cautioning people that he should be treated as armed and dangerous.
O’Reilly Twerp Watters Wishes For A Terror Attack in October to Boost Trump Support
It’s a pretty obvious fact that when issues of terror and “Radical Islamic terrorism” occur, it usually translates into a small ratings boost for whichever idiotic Republican is currently running the show. In this case, of course, that idiot is the most dangerous of all – Donald Trump. Though we are fairly certain that Donald […]
The roots of terrorism
THE post-Quetta commotion is heading towards a predictable denoucement: those who pointed fingers at the security apparatus have been chastened, the government has pleaded guilty to its indictment by the COAS and a new body to oversee implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) has been created. Is that enough? Those who had asked the […]
What American Greatness Really Means
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself” is as true now as it was when FDR first spoke those words in his inaugural address in 1933. Anything that divides us makes us weaker, less secure, less productive and “less great” and fear may be the most destructive and divisive force on the […]