Time is running out if you want to nominate yourself (or a friend) for the Australia 2020 talkfest in Canberra. For those who have missed it, the new government wants to invite 1,000 Australians to Canberra to talk about one of ten “hot topics“:
Entries from February 2008 ↓
Talkfest 2020
February 15th, 2008 — Uncategorized
Et tu, Minnesota?
February 14th, 2008 — Uncategorized
As the controversy continues to rage around the Archbishop of Canterbury’s comments about Islamic law (Michelle Malkin predictably calls him the Archbishop of Dhimmitude), it’s worthwhile checking out the reaction of Australia’s own Bill Muelenberg former vice-president of the Australian Family Association. Muelenberg is also concerned by the Archbishop’s comments, accusing him of promoting Dhimmitude and effectively calling for an Islamic theocracy to be established in Britain. He concludes:
In sum, the calls by the Archbishop to at least consider having some aspects of sharia law implemented in the UK are appallingly foolish. They are both undemocratic and unchristian. The Archbishop is effectively renouncing the Christian heritage of the UK, and calling for its replacement by Islam. Interfaith dialogue is one thing, but putting up the white flag of surrender is quite another. Dr Williams really needs to determine if he is representing the Christian faith, or the faith of Islam. And he needs to decide whether he thinks a democracy is preferable to an Islamic theocracy
However, if recognising elements of shariah law is waving the white flag of surrender, we are sorry to advise Malkin and Muehlenberg that the United States waved it a long time ago.
Michael Savage’s Glass Jaw
February 9th, 2008 — Uncategorized
“Michael Weiner has a radio show,” writes Ars Technica. “For obvious reasons, he has chosen to do the show under the name Michael Savage instead, and ‘The Savage Nation’ attracts a few million listeners per week. They listen, in part, to hear Savage rant on conservative topics.”
And on the 29th October, 2007, Michael Savage (more on him here) delivered a remarkable rant about Muslims in America. For example, he says (amongst many, many other things): Continue reading →
Shariah ‘Courts’ and Freedom of Contract
February 8th, 2008 — Uncategorized
The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams recently delivered an interesting lecture on the subject of shariah law in the United Kingdom; and naturally, it has been followed by the usual outrage, condemnation, and exaggerated claims of ‘tattered authority’ and African-led Anglican self-destruction as a result.
In essence, the Archbishop was simply suggesting that Muslims, like other groups in society, should be free to apply shariah law judgements to certain elements of their life. For example, in matters of divorce, inheritance and personal relations. He was not suggesting that Muslims be free to practice the hudud such as capital punishment for murder in their local communities; or that Islamic law should be given precedence over the law of the land.
Watch Jihad Sheilas Online
February 6th, 2008 — Uncategorized
Just in case you missed it… Here are the videos (over the fold):
Jihad Sheilas
February 3rd, 2008 — Uncategorized
In what must be the first time that the word ‘jihad’ has ever been paired with the word ‘sheila‘ the ABC are screening:
ABC News Special - Jihad Sheilas
8:30pm Tuesday, 05 Feb 2008 NewsA journey behind closed doors into the world of radical Islam. An intimate, unguarded and irreverent insight into the lives of two extraordinary Australian women converts, whose stories are like no other.
I suspect it might have something to do with this story.
Update: It looks like our guess was correct.
Update 2: You can watch the documentary here.