On Saturday I shall be speaking at a conference in Edinburgh on the changing face of racism, and how Islamophobia is now not only mainstream but actively promoted by government.
Donald Trump’s remarks have brought appropriate condemnation, but the Henry Jackson Society got there first. In February 2006 Douglas Murray, Associate Director of the Henry Jackson Society, stated :
“It is late in the day, but Europe still has time to turn around the demographic time-bomb which will soon see a number of our largest cities fall to Muslim majorities. It has to. All immigration into Europe from Muslim countries must stop. In the case of a further genocide such as that in the Balkans, sanctuary would be given on a strictly temporary basis. This should also be enacted retrospectively… Conditions for Muslims in Europe must be made harder across the board: Europe must look like a less attractive proposition.”
Douglas Murray also came out with a straight defence of the use of torture by Western intelligence agencies.
Yet the politicians who pretend to be outraged by Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from the US, line up to support the man who declares “All immigration into Europe from Muslim countries must stop.” Not only Jim Murphy, but a role call of top Blairites sits on the Political Council of the Henry Jackson Society – Margaret Beckett, Hazel Blears, Ben Bradshaw, Chris Bryant, Gisela Stuart etc. All of course enthusiasts for bombing Syria. It astonishes me that the Labour Party is now complaining about “infiltration” by groups on the left when a large number of very senior figures can belong to an organisation which is avowedly neo-conservative, is linked to the US and European far right and is funded by the CIA.
The Henry Jackson Society is the go-to organisation for broadcasters looking for comment on Islamic affairs. I was both pleased and surprised to see the Henry Jackson Society named two days ago in a Guardian article on the mainstreaming of Islamophobia. Pleased because the maximum exposure is necessary to make people understand what people are getting when they see “independent” HJS staff interviewed on the BBC and Sky, and surprised because the Blairite controlled and US marketed Guardian doesn’t usually run this kind of stuff anymore.
I tucked it in to the back of my mind until I came to write this article. Guess what? The Guardian Editors have now excised all mention of the Henry Jackson Society from the article on the mainstreaming of Islamophobia. Interesting that, isn’t it?
The Henry Jackson Society seconds staff to the Quilliam Foundation. This extraordinary organisation is a career vehicle for “reformed jihadists” to milk huge salaries and luxury lifestyles from government money, in return for fronting an organisation run by the security services. Quilliam specialises in denouncement of Muslim organisations and talking up the Jihadi threat, offering “expert advice” on the government’s anti-free speech strategy. At the same time, it seeks to maximise the income of its directors. One interesting collaboration to make money was its collaboration with the current head of Pergida UK, and former head of the English Defence League, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon (Alias Tommy Robinson).
Quilliam have received millions from the taxpayer for their dubious “work”. But their application for Home Office funding to split with Yaxley-Lennon remains an episode beyond belief. Several of Quilliam’s staff are “lent” by the CIA-funded Henry Jackson Society.
Do come along to the meeting on Saturday. Methodist Church, 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX.
Well, as I expected, Trump’s stand on Muslims has helped his poll standings. The Hill: Poll: Trump’s rhetoric on Islam boosts him in NC primary:
Trump’s latest statement yesterday will probably help him even more.
Well done for trying Macky. it’s strange as ever here I see.
Only deranged rule followers who seem to know whatever the bloody code is, get past the censors easy…
Guess they do so by not saying anything much.
@Ishmael, The comment that is held up in moderation was addressed to you, and also contained the word “Is**l”; so let’s see if it’s a trigger word issue concerning you or that particular State !!
ps, 10’46
Yes somehow, it’s abundantly clear what they stand for. They don’t have to say it do they. You know a nutter when you see one. Craig just let’s them sit a rock, shiny eyed, on his sofa.
@Ishmael, Or maybe the trigger is that Site that you mentioned ? Was your post mentioning it held-up ?
The whole thing is so deeply depressing. Where does one begin? And – more to the point – where will it all end? Things seem to be spiralling. I am concerned also about nukes. I don’t think most people are fully aware of just how close the situation in the Middle East (and India-Pakistan) has come in recent years to setting off a nuclear war (from Israel).
Meanwhile, here in the UK there are up to 40% cuts to services. And all the anger about this is being directed away from those at whom it ought to be directed. And so we voted these shits in again this year. What are we, masochists? God save the Queen.
It is possible to use paraphrases like “the Jewish state” or “the Middle East’s only [self-proclaimed] democracy”.
Yes, let’s see I guess.
God knows what going on though Macky.
Lysias ref Very disturbing report in today’s Washington Post:
Fox News reports that a $28,500 deposit was made to Syed Farook’s bank account from WebBank.com on or about Nov.18, about two weeks before the massacre.
If this is true, it does raise the question of where the money came from. An indication of support from a foreign terror group?
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No. The money was from an online lender. $15,000 went to the man’s mother. Some sort of legacy I assume.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3351486/FBI-looking-28-000-deposit-California-shooters-account-source.html
I would place more credibility on the Mail rather than Murdoch’s Fox News at a pinch.
I tried to refer to the I-country with paraphrases, only saying that you could use certain paraphrases, and even that posting awaits moderation. So it isn’t just the one country name.
“Was your post mentioning it held-up ?”
No, none of mine have been, I think.
Seems i’m in good books atm.
Well, seems to me, at least it’s a great opportunity to talk about/promote Palestine lots.
@Lysias, ok you’re either a fellow trigger word user, or another very naughty boy ! 😀
@Ishmael, does that Site have a debating forum, as I didn’t see one ?
(And don’t get too cmfortable, you too can suddenly join the moderated dead zone in the blink of an eye for no obvious reason ! :O )
Lysias Sorry to disagree and you are there of course, but Murdoch’s Sky News said this afternoon that Trump’s poll had fallen after his latest rant whereas it usually rises after his appearances.?
He is definitely some demagogue.
There has been condemnation from the mainstream media as well as from politicians of all colours. The Metropolitan police have refuted his claim that there are no go areas where they are afraid of their lives. Boris Johnson, the London mayor, made some sort of joke ” … the only reason I wouldn’t go to some parts of New York is the real risk of meeting Donald Trump”.
Macky, I don’t think so. But they will take suggestions, contributions on twitter. They say they are open to abuse, witch I thought was nice. .
Think there is a support meeting coming up also.
…And I was on my way out again, but I may just re-asses my role.
“come and abuse us on twitter”
It made me smile. Maybe suggest they start a forum? But I Guess it’s dam hard work.
I didn’t notice this comment of the Resident Inquisitor before.
Once again, he reveals how unusual he considers it to read books.
And he would have us believe he is educated.
I do not recall his ever mentioning his having read a single book.
Then again, there’s an awful lot he never mentions. Maybe he’s afraid of being caught when the next person on the shift hasn’t read the book in question.
@Ishmael, stick around, there is a touch of retributive karmic joy, if not a sense of worthwhile achievement, in making people who already hate you, hate you even more ! 😀
Good that that Site is UK orientated; another Site that I’m getting drawn to, is the Off Guardian one.
CNN: Poll: Donald Trump nearly doubles lead in New Hampshire:
Poll taken between Nov. 27 and Dec. 7, so it would have barely registered any effect from Trump’s inflammatory statement yesterday, but, considering the effect his earlier inflammatory statements, including on MUslims, has had on his standing, I doubt if yesterday’s statement hurt him.
The correct name for the place is Palestine, much of which is under foreign colonial occupation.
And calling it “Palestine” seems not to provoke moderation.
Never seen that before Macky, it hasn’t even loaded (slow computer) and I like what I see.
“Because facts shold/em> be sacred”
Though I am more of a romantic than a rationalist. “facts are living turned inside out”..but I’m sure they could do better than the Guardian.
And yea, It was the piece on the police that grabbed me about Novara. Not that I have any personal issue, it’s about being able to see them on context, there short history etc. Imagining society without them, may help with them etc.
And a kind of fresh outlook, though perhaps quite academic.
“Cops, What are they good for?” Though it could be taken further imo. http://novaramedia.com/2015/10/cops-what-are-they-good-for/
And yes, uk based, who would have thunk it, there is a drone awaiting them…
bevin.
hmmmmm, point taken…..I think.
Maybe there is something in it.
And let me qualify that, If I can get away with three posts in a row.
I mean to say I get on with the police ok. As people, mostly. I just think it would be better if they where basically phased out. Or that should be an aim. They do little good, and lots of bad.
I’v traveled a lot, and been lot’s of places where we had no police anywhere near. Not an issue. Like when I was with some uk ‘travelers’ hippy’s, buses etc. Did our own festivals, Cops where just a hassle. And in India, ha, just pay em.
Maybe that’s why I don’t get on with Craig and others, they believe (ultimately) in law order, punishment etc. And I believe in people, human nature and freedom, ultimately.
Something tells me they are after periphery wing nut jobs in the ‘new’ establishment.
Guess I just have to accept I don’t agree.
Suhayl: It was distressing to note the air of despair in your post of 10:55pm. Doubtless, you recall the general enthusiasm (on both sides, particularly India’s) to “teach them a lesson” – with nuclear weapons being called into consideration to settle the dispute not long back.
You ask where it will all end. Seems that it’s all got rather chaotic, and is no longer even part of any dark plot. No Great Game. Everyone who thought they had their own element of control is realising they’re just passengers too, wondering how it will land. Little seems to be welcome to society at large. The top 1% is doing very well, but what’s new there? They always do, whether society prospers or fails.
It’s almost a point of amusement to hear someone succinctly explain what’s going on, and how it is all going to be sorted out, by the way of some official representative to the media.
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Jives – Mary, Brian, Fedup – all the decent people around here (which narrows it down considerably) – thank you for your kind comments about the tragedy that finally finished off my long time friend recently.
Glenn_uk,
Ok Glenn,best wishes and stay strong my friend.
Republicofscotland
8 Dec, 2015 – 8:46 pm
“I hardly think the Iranian clegy and the Ayatollah are a small minority, they oversee the religious affairs of over 77 million Iranians.”
Taking your own statement (above) into consideration…
I would politely ask that you take the time to read the following (whilst keeping an open mind):
“Terrorism : Sayed Ali Khamenei’s Letter To the Youth in Western Countries”
http://thesaker.is/terrorism-sayed-ali-khameneis-letter-to-the-youth-in-western-countries/
I have posted a comment on that page – as I write here now, my comment is “awaiting moderation”. (The Saker’s comments moderation policy is somewhat stricter than here!)
Here is the comment I posted:
“Something is very wrong with one of the paragraphs – it simply does not make sense within the surrounding context.
I believe the words “no longer” need to be inserted in three places, for the statements contained in the paragraph to ring true, and to remain in keeping with the clear sentiment of the letter.
I put the paragraph as follows (I insert the words “no longer” in brackets):
(Please feel free to explain your logic, if you feel I am wrong):
Until double-standards [no longer] dominate western policies, until terrorism- in the view of its powerful supporters- is [no longer] divided into “good” and “bad” types, and until governmental interests are [no longer] given precedence over human values and ethics, the roots of violence should not be searched for in other places.”
I would be interested to hear your views, RoS.
Thankyou
Laughing in our faces contd.
Alistair Darling joins Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley has said former Chancellor Alistair Darling will join the bank’s board of directors.
Mr Darling, who served as the Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2007 to 2010, will take up the role in January.
His move follows former Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s appointment to an advisory panel at the global investment firm Pimco.
Mr Darling, 62, played a key role in addressing the global economic crisis.
Morgan Stanley’s chief executive James Gorman said the US bank would “greatly benefit from his experience.”
“He brings strong leadership experience, as well as insight into both the global economy and the global financial system,” said Mr Gorman.
In 2014 members of Morgan Stanley’s board of directors received $75,000 (£49,960) a year plus an additional $10,000 to $30,000 for leading or joining a committee within the board. Each board member also received $250,000 in stock awards.
On Monday Mr Brown, who served as Prime Minister when Mr Darling was chancellor, joined Pimco’s five-strong group of “world-renowned experts on economic and political issues”.
The other members include former US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke, and Jean-Claude Trichet, former president of the European Central Bank.
A spokesman for Mr Brown said he was taking on “a minor advisory role” and would not financially benefit.
The spokesman added: “Any money goes to the office of Gordon and Sarah Brown to support their charitable and public service work.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35046961