Apologists for the Insurgents Despite Kidnapping

Please read the following from the Christian Peacemaker Teams' homepage (followed by my response):

"Update on Missing Persons in Iraq
Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 1:00 am, Baghdad, Iraq

BAGHDAD: We were very saddened to see the images of our loved ones on Al Jazeera television recently. We were disturbed by seeing the video and believe that repeated showing of it will endanger the lives of our friends. We are deeply disturbed by their abduction. We pray that those who hold them will be merciful and that they will be released soon. We want so much to see their faces in our home again, and we want them to know how much we love them, how much we miss them, and how anxious and concerned we are by what is happening to them.

We are angry because what has happened to our teammates is the result of the actions of the U.S. and U.K. governments due to the illegal attack on Iraq and the continuing occupation and oppression of its people. Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) has worked for the rights of Iraqi prisoners who have been illegally detained and abused by the U.S. government. We were the first people to publicly denounce the torture of Iraqi people at the hands of U.S. forces, long before the western media admitted what was happening at Abu Ghraib. We are some of the few internationals left in Iraq who are telling the truth about what is happening to the Iraqi people We hope that we can continue to do this work and we pray for the speedy release of our beloved teammates."


Here is my response to this organization:
Dear Christian Peacemaker Teams:

The fact that you boast about defending radical Islamists (a.k.a. "Iraqi prisoners"), who intentionally kill innocent civilians (yes, this includes the Iraqi people themselves) for strategic gain is simply mind-blowing.

Furthermore, the Iraqi people are oppressed by the insurgents, NOT by the US. As soon as the insurgents stop attacking civilians and allow the Iraqi people to govern themselves, the US will, and want, to pull out. I would hardly call that an occupation. Take a look at Ar Rutbah and what the US Special Forces did, if you disagree.

In addition, the Iraq War was going to happen in one way or another. Terrorist attacks and threats against the United States have been going on long before 9/11. Wake up!

As a general sidenote, the cause for peace is a great aspiration and morally sound, however, to believe that methods of peace solve all problems, we would have to live in a perfect world. There is nothing wrong with peace-making, as long as you don't turn into a utopian, and lend yourself to the evil purposes of the terrorists and become an apologist for their evil acts.

My prayers go to your teammates held captive in Iraq by the insurgents(the very people you defend as being "illegally detained and abused by the U.S. government.")

Sincerely,
M. Lewis

Biggest Threat: Terrorist Cells in Bosnia

There has been a shift from Afghanistan to Bosnia, which is the new terrorist safe haven. Since the early 1990's, Al Qaeda cells were set up in Bosnia by Ayman al Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden's right-hand man... These camps are, in fact, very hard to track because they are disguised as "youth camps" and are spread throughout the "rough Bosnian terrain."

However, the important thing to remember is that the terrorists in Bosnia are almost entirely foreign-based, and mostly come from Syria, Egypt, and Algeria.
(To be continued...)

Are "WE" Our Own Worst Enemy?

LINGERING LENINISTS-STALINISTS. That answer seems to be apparent when you see wayward Americans, aka "Leninists-Stalinists," proudly selling T-shirts and pins that say, "Stop Bitching and Start a Revolution," in heavily populated areas, such as downtown Georgetown, in Washington, DC. The scary thing is that people are actually BUYING this garbage and/or expressing their approval as they walk past these buffoons. I had the displeasure of seeing it myself. It was truly enraging, as well as sickening, to see these people flaunting this perverse phrase throughout the city. Whether this was carried out with alterior motives by a larger source or organization in a disinformation effort, or just a gathering of ignorant and misled dregs of society, it is a disgrace to our country and unacceptable, no matter what one's view may be. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing, except when it is distastefully abused during a time when our country needs us most. These dispicable individuals are encouraging the destruction of a foundation based on the very freedoms that they so easily take for granted.

ALOOF MEDIA. The next question would then be, what is the American Press feeding to our general public about the war? and why are they MIA, or more concerned about being "politically correct"(ex. BBC, despite their rebuttle), when it comes to using the true terminology when referring to terrorists and the radical Islamist movement?

WEAK EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION.

Enemy #1: The Mukhabarat...Zarqawi Is Just a Front!

In a fast-paced country, like the US, many tend to categorize or simplify complex concepts into single phrases and words. However, this gives individuals such as Osama bin Laden and Zarqawi all of the credit and publicity, when in fact they are mere pawns in this enigmatic game of chess between: the US versus the Mukhabarat and Saddam Hussein, along with the radical Islamists.

According to Michael Isikoff and Mark Hosenball in Newsweek, the Mukhabarat(Intelligence) of Saddam Hussein is even MORE of a threat to the US and Iraq, than radical Islamists such as Zarqawi and bin Laden, who are considered to be acting more as "Saddam's Surrogates." So basically, Zarqawi makes headlines while the Mukhabarat does most of the 'dirty work.'

Similarily, despite his controversial reputation, Scott Ritter's article on "The risks of the al-Zarqawi myth" gives a very interesting perspective:

"According to former Iraqi intelligence personnel I have communicated with recently, the Mukhabarat, under instructions from Saddam Hussein, had been preparing for some time before the invasion of Iraq on how to survive, resist and defeat any US-led occupation of Iraq. A critical element of this resistance was to generate chaos and anarchy that would destabilise any US-appointed Iraqi government."

Furthermore, "The Mukhabarat was desperate for a way to divert attention from the fact that it was behind the attacks against Iraqi civilians. Iraqis killing Iraqis would turn the public against the resistance. It needed a foreign face, and al-Zarqawi provided it. A few planted CD disks later, and the al-Zarqawi myth was born."

The Mukhabarat are willing to do whatever it takes, which includes killing their own people(no surprise there, for Saddam Hussein)and fueling the radical Islamist movement, in order to maintain control of Iraq. They could care less about Islam and as to how many thousands of people die in the process. The only two things they care about are themselves and power.

In light of this article, I would hope that we could all agree that the capture of Saddam Hussein was in fact justified, whether he had Weapons of Mass Destruction(WMD) or not. In fact, we should begin to really redefine what is considered to be a WMD, because the Mukhabarat seems to be just that.

Round one goes to Saddam Hussein and the Mukhabarat, for allowing us to believe that WMD's could only be in metallic or chemical form! THAT is why we could not find any in Iraq.

However, a message to Saddam Hussein, the Mukhabarat, and radical Islamists (who think that they are so clever, and who could care less about human life): You may have won A battle, but you will NOT win the war.

10 Down, Thousands More to Go, But It Can and WILL Be Done!

The Washington Times reports that the "ambassador for Al Qaeda," Abu Qatada, was arrested yesterday, Aug 11, 2005 in Britain along with 9 other foreign-born radical Islamists. Way to Go Prime Minister Blair and British officials! That is how it should be done in every country, when it comes to the unlawful and unholy killing of civilians, both Muslim and non-Muslim. The Times also states that Qatada had served as "an inspiration for Mohamed Atta, leader of the September 11 hijackers."

For anyone concerned with the violation of human rights against these terrorists or, Neo-Kharijites: "Under British law, foreign nationals[the terrorists] can be deported only to countries that have promised not to torture or execute them and [countries such as] Jordan have given such assurances to Britain." I would say that this is more than fair, considering men like Qatada are reponsible for the carrying out and "inspiration" of mass murders around the globe.

A Step in the Right Direction, as Long as Others Follow

Prime Minister Tony Blair's proposal for 'strict anti-terror measures to expel foreigners who preach hatred' has been long overdue, which a prominent Muslim stated. As you will read in this article, this is NOT against Muslims whatsoever, this is against Neo-Kharijites and kafirs who preach hatred and extremist views. It is NOT a violation of civil rights, when it is against those who have declared war(or Hirabah) against their fellow citizens and teach hatred and violence. It would in fact be a violation of ALL citizens' rights, if their government did NOT do something to protect them from these extremists.

All countries, including the United States, should follow Britain's lead, and should be able to do so with the support of their fellow countrymen, or anyone, for that matter, who values life and the security of their nation.

As a side note, the plan for the expansion of Muslim schools in Britain seems to be a keen idea as well.

ZAWAHIRI IS TO BLAME, NOT BLAIR

The deception and manipulation continues...In an article published by the Washington Post, Ayman Zawahiri states in a video tape that Prime Minister Blair has brought destruction to London, and will bring more. Interesting. Because last time I checked, it was the terrorists who caused destruction in London, NOT Blair! Correct me if I am wrong.

Furthermore, even a Wahabbiist version of The Holy Qur-an (from an "English translation completed at King Fahd Holy Qur-an Printing Complex, AL-Madinah AL-Munawarah under the Auspices of the Ministry of the Hajj and Endowments. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia") has some very interesting verses, such as this one from S.31, A.18-23 that may cause Neo-Kharijites, such as Zawahiri to rethink their actions

Whoever submits
His whole self to Allah,
And is a doer of good,
Has grasped indeed
The firmest hand-hold:
And to Allah shall
All things return.

But if any reject Faith,
Let not his rejection
Grieve thee: to Us [3611]
Nor walk in insolence
Through the earth:
For Allah loveth not
Any arrogant boaster.

"And be moderate
In thy pace, and lower
Thy voice; for the harshest
Of sounds without doubt
Is the braying of the ass."

[Footnote: 3611: The man of God should not grieve because people reject Faith. He should do his duty and leave the rest to Allah. Every soul must return to Allah for his reckoning. Allah knows everything, and His Universal Plan is full of wisdom.]

In other words, let ALLAH be the judge of "non-believers," NOT kafirs like Zawahiri and bin Laden who are trying to act as if THEY were Allah. This is not about religion for these men, it is about power and hate. They are NOT moderate nor humble, rather, they are more like 'arrogant boasters;' as can be seen in the June 29 online video, by their terrorist network's leader in Iraq, Zarqawi, as well as other radicals, when the video cuts to a brigade of smiling young men. They are the only fighters shown unmasked, and the video explains why: They are a corps of suicide bombers-in-training." It is enough to make one sick. This is not the work of Allah, this is the work of evil men who smirk at the idea of killing innocent non-Muslims as well as Muslims, who do not have their exact same narrow-minded and distorted views.