BREAKING: Khartoum Under Attack!!

Big news people!
Lots of serious web surfing and phone calls with people in Sudan but for now, let me quickly go through what needs to be highlighted.

WHAT? WHEN? WHO?
The Darfurian rebel group Justice and Equality Movement mounted a bold attack on Khartoum less than two days ago but was stopped at the outskirts of […]

Gitmo and Khartoum’s Hypocrisy

Alright, that’s it. I’ve had enough of this garbage. The conversation I had with one Sudanese guy a while ago was the tipping point.
You know, I’m happy that Sami is finally reunited with his son and all but seriously, the way the government has been trying to portray itself heroically is just so damn stinking […]

Hezbollah’s “Peaceful” Protest

Oh yeah, like totally peaceful.

Daniel Pipes On Islam and Democracy

I’ve always appreciated that Daniel Pipes - unlike Robert Spencer - takes the time and effort to differentiate between Islam and what is usually termed Islamism, the political ideology of groups like Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Given that Pipes is a staunchly right-wing figure, I found this article of his refreshing in substance. I don’t […]

Lit Up Mecca

… from space.

(hat tip: Kevin Kelly)

A Quote of Immense Relevancy

“Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you’ll have to ram them down people’s throats.” - Howard Aiken.

BREAKING: Sami al-Hajj Released

I’ve held a very simple position on this matter. Give the man a fair trial, and if he’s found guilty, lock him up behind bars for as long as possible. If he is found innocent, release him as soon as possible. That’s it. Full stop. Is that too much to ask?
For more than six years […]