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Submitted by DeadMessenger (United States), Dec 17, 2006 at 14:31

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2006 U.S. Midterm elections had more than one surprise in store for Americans. In addition to changes in congressional leadership, voters in Minnesota elected Dem. Rep. Keith Ellison; the first Muslim ever elected to congress.

According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations he was a speaker at one of their recent fundraisers. They reported contributions exceeded $600,000.00. Earlier in the month, when questioned about the planned speaking engagement for C.A.I. R. , it was reported by Nathan Burchfiel CNSNews.com Staff Writer, that the new congressman's staffers had denied he would attend the fundraiser as the keynote speaker. The week before the congressman's speech, Robert Spencer reported that Rep. Ellison would indeed be the keynote speaker. Mr. Spencer also quoted another middle east expert, regarding C.A.I.R. ties to terrorist groups, ""Terror expert Steven Emerson says on the basis of this and other evidence that CAIR is "a radical fundamentalist front group for Hamas.""

Mr Burchfiel also repeated in his article an alarming allegation by prominent democratic leaders reagarding C.A.I.R. activities and support for the election of the congressman. He reports, "…Ellison also skipped a White House reception for new members of Congress Monday, opting instead to meet with labor leaders from the AFL-CIO, according to the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis. CAIR leaders and members donated money to Ellison's campaign to help make him the first Muslim with a seat in the U.S. House. The group's support drew criticism from Ellison's opponents, Republican Alan Fine and Independent Tammy Lee.Fine pointed out in campaign material that "Democrats say [CAIR] has deep ties to terrorism," and featuring quotes from Sens. Charles Schumer (N.Y.) and Dick Durbin (Ill.) suggesting that CAIR has links to terrorist or suspect groups in the Middle East…"

C.A.I.R. states they are, "… America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 32 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding…"

James Meek of the Daily News Washington Journal reported that, "… Ellison - also known as Keith Hakim, Keith X. Ellison and Keith EllisonMuhammad - has been criticized for his past support of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and convicted Symbionese Liberation Army radical Sara Jane Olson. He [Ellison] has said he will take his oath of office with his hand upon the Koran, the Islamic holy book…" In the same article Mr. Meeks reported that Al Qaeda jihadists were criticising the congressman's election in internet chat rooms.

It has been widely reported, and brilliantly illustrated in the most recent and stunning docmentary Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against The West, that jihadist, such as the former Yassar Arrafat will, for political purposes, say one thing to non-muslim leaders, and something totally different to their supporters.

American citizens must be vigilent! They should scutinize what Muslims are saying and doing in this country. America now has a Muslim with suspicious sponsors and agenda elected to congress. Just as alarming, our children's grade schools and books, our colleges and faculty , our families, are being infiltrated and subjected to Islamic propoganda. This month, per Reuters, Al Jazeera has begun offering broadcasting in English here in America! In September this year, also in Minnesota, Minneapolis-St. Paul cab drivers refused to transport airport passengers carrying duty free alochol (USA Today). Should we be expecting revelations about more home grown traitors like the former southern Californian, Adam Gadahn, "The American Jihadist" and offical english speaking spoksmen for Al Qaeda? There's more…(see my other blog msg.)

Most recently, Bob Von Sternberg and Pamela Miller, Star Tribune reported about the six Muslims, also from Minnesota, conincidentally Rep. Keith EllisonMuhammad's district state, were removed from a U.S. Airways flight after their behavior became suspicious to the passengers and crew. The article stated, "…Bloggers and talk radio buzzed about the need to be vigilant against potential terrorists, while civil rights advocates and Muslim leaders cried foul. The national Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called for a congressional hearing about ethnic and religious profiling at airports…" This incident must be questioned. Was it preplanned? Was it just one more assault on our American culture. An assault, that is intended, to slowly, day by day, break down our collective will and "guard?" I suspect C.A.I.R. is taking litigous lessons from the A.C.L.U. in order to use our judicial system to advance their political agenda. In fact, as a post edited note (Nov. 22, 2006) : Robert Spencer, author and a featured blogger on jihadwatch.org, commented during a KNEW910 radio show interview by Michael Savage, "…C.A.I.R. and the A.C.L.U. have collaborated in the past…"

I am reminded of this summers Muslim uprisings and unrest in England and France. As you may know, their Muslim populations are approaching ten percent and more. After years of tolerance and increases of nonselective immigration these countries are facing a Muslim minority that is increasingly hostile and burdening their social services while demanding the govenment legislate or ajudicate more tolerance and consideration for their "special rights." Meanwhile, radical Islamists destroy private property and openly chant in the city streets "bomb bomb UK…bomb bomb USA."

Americans cannot allow, our collective over emphasis on political correctness, racial diversity training and religious sensitivity to profiling terrorists, print and broadcast media bias, sympathy for illegal immigrants and open borders, deceit of Islamo Fascist double speak, cloud our judgment and common sense.

With all the concern for the many terrorist threats to our people, how could those Muslims be so insensitive to the flying public to think that, before take-off, prostrating themselves, loudly proclaiming Allahu Akbar, the last slogan every homicide bomber screams, and generally arousing suspicion with their seating, numbers, one-way tickets, wouldn't be concerning to the other people preparing to travel on the same flight? The fact that the airline company and passengers rejected them, doesn't have anything to do with a denial of religious freedom or racial discrimination (Islam isn't a race). IT'S COMMON SENSE!!! Are those guys (Imams) that ignorant? I don't think so. I find myself asking, What is going on in Minnesota?!

I submit that radical Islam is conduting a domestic campagin of psychological and social warfare, to slowly erode American defenses and culture. There's more to this yelling for investigations, allegations of racial discrimination, and "fighting for religious freedom" than meets the eye. Speaking of which, …. I advise, we keep our eyes open and ….watch this!


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Being a Muslim is not a crime [72 words]faisal ahmedJul 13, 2009 12:30
NOT BEING A MUSLIM IS NOT A CRIME EITHER! [50 words]Abu NudnikJul 16, 2009 17:49
Ironically [100 words]John PhilipsSep 10, 2008 05:05
AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS [96 words]knightriderAug 6, 2008 06:42
way to go home of the free [137 words]nabilApr 16, 2008 05:19
A more pro-active solution is called for [201 words]MitchMay 29, 2007 18:45
Never met a Muslim who didn't drink alcohol [105 words]MacMay 9, 2007 21:57
Muslim drinking [127 words]Prof. M.Sep 11, 2007 22:19
FYI to my dear Friend Mac [124 words]Fajri Al KautsarSep 12, 2008 17:23
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Thanks Dr. Pipes [75 words]MelMApr 23, 2007 00:12
A Letter to MAC [141 words]YnnatchkahApr 20, 2007 13:42
religious double standard [26 words]John SmithApr 17, 2007 17:21
religious double standard and request for help [119 words]EileenApr 24, 2007 22:30
never mind [8 words]eileenApr 29, 2007 23:14
The Minnesota saga expands to checkout cashiers and pork [1 words]J GreeneMar 14, 2007 14:59
Next the Airlines? [47 words]BettyMar 4, 2007 11:54
Everyone carry a bottle! [100 words]Justin KaseMar 3, 2007 19:19
minnesota muslims [54 words]DonnaMar 19, 2007 12:31
Muslim Taxi Drivers [18 words]GreyopsMar 1, 2007 20:19
Alien Taxi Drivers Who Are anti-American, Are Only The Latest Outrage [798 words]marianaMar 1, 2007 00:04
re:mariana's thoughts [19 words]snakesavageMar 2, 2007 02:06
To Mariana [260 words]Ynna (tchkah)Mar 2, 2007 16:10
To SNAKESAVAGE. I was thinking about that, and did cut half the caps out. [97 words]marianaMar 2, 2007 18:54
To Ynna. Thank you. [1266 words]marianaMar 2, 2007 22:25
Some Points. [807 words]YnnatchkahMar 4, 2007 05:37
Ynnatchkah: Loved yours too; sick to death of almost all things California, but there are more important things in life. [1082 words]marianaMar 6, 2007 15:07
Maybe a good idea? [615 words]EdwardFeb 24, 2007 12:28
Just wondering if the relation and insistence is somehow linked to Ellison [109 words]YnnaFeb 24, 2007 03:23
Booze and the Twins [23 words]Jacques BakkeFeb 23, 2007 23:09
A problem in many fields [89 words]KevinFeb 23, 2007 15:22
Filthy Infidels [49 words]NW DenizenFeb 23, 2007 15:17
And another example of people imposing their religion on good Americans... [81 words]NotAHypocriteFeb 23, 2007 15:14
Taxis + explosives = terrorist armed vehicles in Iraq [66 words]Joe EganFeb 23, 2007 12:38
no to cab drivers. [22 words]mika solamiFeb 22, 2007 22:29
somalis [12 words]dowmApr 14, 2007 02:19
You're choosing the wrong fight [94 words]an OntarianFeb 22, 2007 14:58
amazed [71 words]usmc2493Feb 24, 2007 08:59
Alcohol, Minnesota and "certain Muslims" [80 words]Stephane S LubiczFeb 22, 2007 14:57
Sharia & Alcohol [471 words]Mordechai Ben-MenachemFeb 22, 2007 10:30
Melting pot ...facing. [115 words]M.D'SouzaFeb 21, 2007 11:10
I was in favor of stricter penalties but now oppose them [105 words]Abu SchnorerFeb 21, 2007 10:48
IT'S UP TO THE TAXI DRIVERS TO GET OTHER JOBS [281 words]Sofa SogoodFeb 21, 2007 20:34
Unlawfu but not illegal [164 words]Abu SchnorerApr 5, 2007 19:17
Taxis & Alcohol in Minnesota [153 words]Douglas E. HaslamFeb 21, 2007 10:41
Those multi-cultural Taxi Drivers [530 words]Les LiebermanFeb 21, 2007 06:04
⇒ Watch This! [1077 words]DeadMessengerDec 17, 2006 14:31
help the MN airport again please!
[w/response] [59 words]
AnneDec 3, 2006 07:08
Who handles the booze at Dubai Duty Free? [66 words]Josh G.Nov 26, 2006 12:38
Dubai knows how to handle Mullahs [184 words]American MuslimNov 29, 2006 11:40
Even better way to handle muslims [111 words]Roosevelt's DiscipleMay 8, 2007 14:41
This has already gone beyond alcohol. [99 words]MichaelNov 26, 2006 07:46
If I were Mayor [20 words]PaulNov 24, 2006 19:41
Question time
[w/response] [20 words]
Octavio JohansonNov 9, 2006 17:56
Problem-solving for Doctor Pipes
[w/response] [65 words]
Octavio JohansonNov 9, 2006 11:37
What if the shoe were on the other foot [55 words]AbarbanelNov 5, 2006 21:14
Islamophobia [42 words]Octavio JohansonNov 3, 2006 18:59
no alcohol in "muslim" cabs [50 words]JON PURIZHANSKYNov 2, 2006 18:22
Taxi Drivers [17 words]Max SamuelOct 26, 2006 20:33
Who is the real culprit behind Minnesota taxi-jihad? Islamists at MAS!! [246 words]JaladhiOct 26, 2006 14:36
HACK License? [93 words]LoriOct 24, 2006 23:14
Hackney Carriage...Hansom Cab [16 words]Mark GarretsonOct 26, 2006 13:59
Denver too... [92 words]Scott MerkerOct 19, 2006 22:29
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Go back to "No-Booze-istan". [848 words]Dr Ken GoldbergOct 17, 2006 23:17
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Islam, The taxi driver and my six-pack [208 words]E.J. ShaferOct 25, 2006 15:56
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Cabbies to become "Taliban on Wheels" [323 words]American MuslimOct 17, 2006 18:49
I Agree, Doc.... [17 words]FrummerOct 26, 2006 00:35
Time for everybody to chill out [93 words]Spar KrikorianOct 17, 2006 14:24
You are absolutely right! [140 words]MosheOct 18, 2006 04:58
Time for everyone to chill out...especially Moshe [88 words]Spar KrikorianOct 19, 2006 16:06
American weapons vs. Russian weapons (Israeli civilians vs. Arab civilians) [392 words]American MuslimOct 19, 2006 23:00
Krikorian, since you asked I will tell you what I meant by accommodation. [383 words]MosheOct 20, 2006 04:04
Round and round it goes... an eye for an eye making the whole world die [403 words]Spar KrikorianOct 21, 2006 02:26
Typical conservative tactic of tarring anyone who dares to disagree with you [423 words]Spar KrikorianOct 21, 2006 02:53
Krikorian, is time for YOU to chill out. [49 words]MosheOct 21, 2006 18:24
Dr. Qazi, why we don't see and hear more people like you? [61 words]MosheOct 22, 2006 10:30
History could be a baggage or a place to learn good lessons [589 words]American MuslimOct 22, 2006 21:01
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Bound by Honor? [121 words]FrummerOct 26, 2006 00:54
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Excellent comment Frummer! [9 words]MosheOct 27, 2006 04:50
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Dr. Qazi [22 words]JON PURIZHANSKYNov 2, 2006 18:26
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Not the same thing, MeIM [123 words]Dan GoorevitchOct 11, 2006 22:01
I forgot to mention... [60 words]Dan GoorevitchOct 11, 2006 22:04
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The Mohammedan nightmare continues.... [159 words]warren raymondOct 11, 2006 16:36
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put a sign in the window [35 words]Greg H.Oct 11, 2006 11:37
So what's next? [64 words]JoeOct 11, 2006 11:19
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A solution [41 words]VijayOct 11, 2006 11:03
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Heard Hogan [85 words]DanOct 11, 2006 10:00
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I'm in [24 words]R VOct 12, 2006 09:10
Defiance! ... Great! [87 words]MelMOct 12, 2006 19:11
Agree with Kathy - everyone carry a bottle [38 words]Al JohnsonFeb 21, 2007 05:39
Revoke their taxi shield [125 words]BethOct 11, 2006 03:02
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Don't Bring That Booze Into My Taxi [119 words]Terry SmytheOct 10, 2006 22:28
Do the other drivers really dislike the situation? [52 words]Maurizio MorabitoOct 10, 2006 17:43
Maurizio [65 words]MelisaOct 10, 2006 20:34
My letter to the Minneapolis Airport Commission [1878 words]MelisaOct 10, 2006 17:28
A little nitpicking, Melisa [263 words]Dan GoorevitchOct 10, 2006 23:46
Bottom line [109 words]Kai MastersOct 11, 2006 14:21
Fair pickin' [100 words]MelisaOct 11, 2006 19:00
Go back to your own country [2 words]JaciFeb 28, 2007 12:48
Don't Bring That Booze Into My Taxi [83 words]Margaret BorgOct 10, 2006 16:01
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It's a cash business, man [63 words]Abu NudnikOct 11, 2006 00:01
Sue [31 words]MichaelOct 11, 2006 09:12
Liberal Claptrap [122 words]MikeOct 11, 2006 09:24
Rules of the game [162 words]RitaOct 11, 2006 13:30
Stupid cabbies [95 words]raheelOct 11, 2006 15:55
Airport commissions deal in airport operations, not counter-jihad [256 words]Joshua TruaxOct 11, 2006 19:15
Deffnitely [39 words]R VOct 12, 2006 09:19
But how? [73 words]R VOct 12, 2006 09:28
Wouldn't I be arrested? [47 words]R VOct 12, 2006 09:32
Happy to see a rational mind [17 words]R VOct 12, 2006 09:34
tell it like it is [34 words]raheelOct 12, 2006 17:02
RV-My point exactly [82 words]RitaOct 12, 2006 17:44
to Raheel: a question [101 words]ASOct 13, 2006 03:18
dirty sex [108 words]raheelOct 13, 2006 17:19
Rita - So what can we do? [75 words]R VOct 13, 2006 17:26
Iran [25 words]Jon PurizhanskySep 20, 2007 19:31

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