Raymond IbrahimPajamas MediaNovember 18, 2009-first posthttp://www.meforum.org/2512/nidal-hasan-fort-hood-muslim-doctrineOne of the difficulties in discussing Islam's more troubling doctrines is that they have an anachronistic, even otherworldly, feel to them; that is, unless actively and openly upheld by Muslims, non-Muslims, particularly of the Western variety, tend to see them as abstract theory, not standard practice for today. In fact, some Westerners have Read Full Story
Muslim Council of Britain Spokesman: Still ExtremeMelanie PhillipsAs has been pointed out here before, the idea that the Muslim Council of Britain spokesman Inayat Bunglawala is a reformed character who now espouses moderate and liberal attitudes was always risible. Now he himself has helpfully provided fresh evidence that the very opposite is the case. On the Islamist website Islam Online, he has again supported the Muslim Brotherhood religious authority Sheikh Yusuf Qaradawi, Read Full Story
Jonathan S. TobinDenunciations of the harsh tone of political discourse are an old standby of American commentary. Though presidents of the United States have been subjected to absurd and often vicious attacks for more than 200 years, it has been generally understood that the derangement engendered by extreme partisanship is an unavoidable if regrettable feature of our political life. But if the Anti-Defamation League has its way, the election of Barack Obama will herald a changing of Read Full Story
Nov. 20, 2009Herb Keinon , THE JERUSALEM POSTPrime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is interested in aiming for a final-status agreement, and not an interim one as some of his ministers are proposing, if and when negotiations with the Palestinian Authority resume, The Jerusalem Post has learned. In various internal discussions this week, Netanyahu said that were there "courageous leadership" on the Palestinian side, a resumption of negotiations could lead to a final peace agreement, Read Full Story
James Caan filed for divorce from his wife for 14 years, Linda, citing irreconcilable differences. This is not the second time when he does it. Another case was filed in 2005, but wasn’t pursued. Read Full Story
Everybody had a great time after the ‘New Moon’’s release last night in New York. But nobody had as much fun as Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart! The two of them had some private party for two. Read Full Story
Move over Kristen Stewart. Uma Thurman is gauging the interest of 'Twilight' hunk Robert Pattinson. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the two will be starring opposite one another in an adaptation of Guy de Mauppassant's short story 'Bel Ami.' The plot tells the story of a young journalist, George Duroy (Pattinson), who managed to excel as one of the most successful men in Paris after suffering from poverty. Thurman’s character, the wife or Duroy’s friend, is quite the Read Full Story
ET was at the star-studded screening of Matt Damon's new documentary in New York City on Thursday night, where the star shared his thoughts on the news that Oprah Winfrey plans to end her show in 2011. "I just heard that and I'm shocked…," Damon said of the news. "But I'm sure that whatever she does will have a lasting and positive impact on American culture. She's just an incredible human being, and I don't think she's going to disappear. It would be amazing to not have her in Read Full Story
Who gives you the least bang for your buck? Money in Hollywood is no joke, so we're guessing Will Ferrell isn't laughing at the latest news from Forbes.com. In a recent list, the comedian and actor was named the most overpaid actor in the industry. Read Full Story
Alexandra Kerry, 36-year-old daughter of Senator John Kerry, was arrested early Thursday morning for suspicion of drunken driving, according to Los Angeles Police officer Bruce Borihanh. She was held for five hours and then released at 5:30 a.m. today on a $5,000 bond. The film producer was stopped shortly after midnight by an officer after he observed that her vehicle had expired license tags. After she was pulled over, she was given a field sobriety test and appeared to be Read Full Story
