Some of the massive output from STRATFOR.COM today so far. hey and its only 1:00
Egypt: Coptic Priest’s Death Sparks Protests
February 23, 2011
A Coptic priest was killed in his southern Egypt home, triggering demonstrations by Christians numbering in the thousands, AP reported Feb. 23. The priest was found in his home, and had been stabbed, according to a fellow clergyman, who added that neighbors had seen masked men leave the apartment shouting “Allahu akbar.” About 3,000 protesters clashed with Muslim shop owners the night of Feb. 22, smashing the windows of a police car in Assiut city.
Israel: Troops Fire On Militants Following Bomb Attack
February 23, 2011
Israeli tank fire wounded 11 people, including at least six militants, in the Gaza Strip Feb. 23 following an attack on an Israeli patrol, the military and Palestinian officials said, AP reported. The Israeli military said its tanks fired on militants after the militants detonated a bomb targeting the Israeli patrol near the border. Militants then fired mortars at the soldiers. Gaza health officials say two of the wounded militants were in serious condition. Islamic Jihad and Hamas militants said they fired mortars at the troops.
European Union: States, NATO Forces Set Up Blockades Against Libyan Refugees
February 23, 2011
The European Union states of the Mediterranean, including Spain, France and Italy, with the help of NATO forces, have set up sea and air blockades against the infiltration of Libyan refugees, Voice of Israel reported Feb. 23.
Libya: Al Qaeda Creates Islamist Emirate In Derna – Interior Ministry
February 23, 2011
According to the Libyan Foreign Ministry, al Qaeda has created an “Islamist Emirate” in Derna, Libya, Al Arabiya reported Feb. 23.
Somalia: Pirates Add Ammunition, Men To Secure Hijacked Vessels
February 23, 2011
Somali pirates are ferrying ammunition and men to 30 hijacked vessels still under their control and threatened to kill more hostages after four U.S. citizens were killed in a standoff on Feb. 22, AP reported Feb. 23, citing a statement by a pirate claiming to be named Adowe Osman Ali. Ali said that about 20 pirates used to guard every ship, but now numbers are ranging between 60 and 70 pirates. Pirates are more alert now than any time before, Ali said, adding that they have warned foreign ships not to get near to hijacked vessels
All of this activity has me wondering.
Has the west gone absolutely stupid about the agenda that Islam has?
All over the world, Muslims are advancing while the free world retreats and mainstream media sits by and watches, siding with these virulent antisemites every chance it gets.
I hope that the leaders of the west ignore their need for OPEC oil and gas long enough to do something about this madness. Sooner than later will be sufficient.
To answer your question, Yes the leaders of the west have gone stupid or are traitors, you can decide which ones are which.
The blockades against Libyan “refugees” (there is no such thing as a muslim refugee from the consequences of islam, is there?) seems to be a sane measure. Had the definition of refugees by the civilized world been clearly defined as one that cannot include a muslim from a mohammedan country, I’d feel a whole lot better about this whole Middle-East-in-flames thing. Since the ongoing carnage in Libya is simply a natural path for islam, much like the feuds between the Somali “government” and the al-Shahada, al-Habibi, al-Sherazad, or al-whatever-those-savages-call-themselves militia, the civilized world should just back off, seal its borders and watch the black cube, Mein Qurampf and the fear mahoundians have of their pedophile work their magic in the sharia paradises of Dar al-mahoundistan.
Whether Barrack Obama is a “Manchurian Candidate” or not, he is certainly acting like one – in other words, for the Islamists, the getting’ aint never going to get no better. Let’s say the Iranians get a nuke through to Tel Aviv. I can just see the serious expression on Obama’s face as he makes his historical speech. Sure, US ships will pick up Jewish refugees on the beach, but what else would he do? My bet is that he would do nothing. Why wait for Mitt Romney or, Allah forbid, SARAH PALIN or that frightening Allen West to become president. The best time to go is now. Just imagine how relieved they will be if Barry gets his second term.
Yes they will attack Israel while Obama is in office, no he won’t support Israel and yes they will run out of ammo. But if the Iranians get a nuke through to any portion of Israel the Israeli 200+ nuclear warhead arsenal will be emptied since Amdidajad (sp) and the new Ayatollah both believe that they were put on earth to bring back the Madhi and that it will take hell on earth to do this they are willing to provoke a nuclear exchange with Israel and even the US.