Monday, October 19, 2009
Meet your American expert of Islam
""However, instead of addressing this propaganda in the contexts in which it arises, Manji, who accepts the invitation to visit Israel, proceeds to explain the cause of Muslim stagnation as observed on this trip. She describes Israel as the only democracy in the Middle East, upholding differences and hosting "the only annual gay pride parade in the region". She then praises Israeli efforts to promote dialogue with the Palestinians as well the freedom of the Israeli press to criticize the government and oppose its politics. Manji attributes these praiseworthy accomplishments to a benevolent Judaism and Zionism, inexplicably scorned by a violent Palestinian populace - all Muslim extremists - fixated on the seventy virgins awaiting them in heaven." (thanks Ibrahim)