“In a time when Islamophobia shapes political discourse in society, Sandhoff unveils the diverse experiences of Muslims in our most hallowed social institution—the military. Service in a Time of Suspicion delivers compelling narratives that help the reader connect with the unique space between being Muslim and military service.”—Captain David Smith, USN, U.S. Naval Academy
“Sandhoff gives voice to an often caricatured group of military personnel. In so doing, she raises questions about what it means to be an American for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. A humanizing and urgent book about identity, inclusion, and the contemporary vitality of our nation’s founding ideals.”—Kim Philip Hansen, author, Military Chaplains and Religious Diversity
“Despite a re-emergence of American Islamophobia, thousands of Muslims have served in our armed forces since 9/11. Sandhoff’s interviews with service members demonstrate that one can be both American and Muslim, and that their personalities, motivations, and military experiences are as diverse as those of any other group of service members.”—David R. Segal, founding director, Center for Research on Military Organization, University of Maryland
“Sandhoff provides us a rare gift—an in-depth study of American military service members during a time of war—the more so because her subjects are all Muslim Americans. Her analysis reveals experiences that are nuanced and compelling; a diversity of experiences is the norm.”—Morten G. Ender, author, American Soldiers in Iraq
On September 11, 2001, nineteen members of the Islamist extremist organization al-Qaeda launched four coordinated attacks on the United States, killing 2,977 people. These events and the government’s subsequent “War on Terror” refueled long-standing negative stereotypes about Muslims and Islam among many Americans. And yet thousands of practicing Muslims continued to serve or chose to enlist in the U.S. military during these years.
In Service in a Time of Suspicion, fifteen such service members talk about what it means to be Muslim, American, and a uniformed member of the armed services in the twenty-first century. These honest accounts remind us of our shared humanity.
“These honest accounts remind us of our shared humanity.”
Uhh, it’s only Islam that preferentially divides between Muslim, Dhimmi and Kufar; only Socialism that preferentially divides between race, gender, religion, sexuality and color; and only LGBTQ+ that preferential divides between the Breeders (Cis-Gender) and the rest. They do not have a “shared humanity.” What is it with these Common Purpose think tanks?
UK, Colonel Richard Kemp: Islamists may have already infiltrated our armed forces
Most Muslims who join the armed forces and police undoubtedly do so for good patriotic reasons. But Islamic State is determined to infiltrate the forces and police, and has produced a manual that includes instructions on doing so.
The jihadists’ strategy of infiltration goes back years and despite the authorities rejecting hundreds on security grounds it is inconceivable that some have not succeeded in joining and are now “sleepers”, awaiting orders to strike.
We have seen the dangers of the enemy within. In Afghanistan 152 coalition troops were killed in 99 “green on blue” attacks when trusted Afghan police and soldiers turned their guns on their comrades.
Armed forces members have access to sensitive intelligence, secure locations, members of the royal family, high-ranking officers and politicians, aircraft, tanks and nuclear submarines. Those with such potentially devastating opportunities have increased security vetting but what security vetting can be sure to detect an individual who is radicalised while serving, or pressurised to act by extremists who perhaps threaten his family?
The problem is exacerbated by a culture of political thought control under which soldiers and police officers are frightened to report suspicious behaviour for fear of being branded racist.
Speaking of Northern European language issues.
I carelessly present you with the “Lumberjack Song” as sung by the Swedish Army:
(With not-so-sincere apologies to Terry Jones, Michael Palin, and Fred Tomlinson.)
I’m a Swedish guy and I’m okay
My government tells me what to say
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
His government tells him what to say
I will appease, the Liberal bunch
I eat lingonberries
På onsdag when I’m popping
I’ll sit down when I pee
He will appease, the Liberal bunch
He eats lingonberries
På onsdag when he’s popping
He’ll sit down when he pees
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
His government tells him what to say
I’m on my knees, and then my rump
I drop soap in the showers
With gender reassignment, I’ll get my general’s stars
He’s on his knees, and then his rump
He drops soap in the showers
With gender reassignment, he’ll get his general’s stars
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
His government tells him what to say
With négligées and well-timed squeals
Just like dear Evelyn Waugh
I want to be a tranny, just like my dear mama.
With négligées and well-timed squeals
Just like dear Evelyn Waugh
He wants to be a tranny, just like his dear mama.
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
His government tells him what to say
OK, NorseRadish, I’m waiting for my son to meet me… so time to occupy…
FACTORY WORKER:
I’m a Swedish Man and I’m okay
Viking-Blond and born that way.
SWEDISH OLYMPIC TEAM:
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
Viking-Blond and born that way.
FACTORY WORKER:
I make Volvos. I drive a Saab.
I never yo-del-lee
På onsdag to IKEA
For lingon-energy.
NON-GENDER OLYMPIC TEAM:
He makes Volvos. He drives a Saab.
He never yo-del-lees
På onsdag to IKEA
For lingon-energy.
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
Viking-Blond and born that way.
FACTORY WORKER:
I make Volvos. They call me hen.
I take whomever grooms.
I put on children’s clothing
And hang around bathrooms.
SWEDISH OLYMPIC TEAM:
He makes Volvos. They call him hen.
He takes whomever grooms.
He puts on children’s clothing
And hang around bathrooms?!
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
Viking-Blond and born that way.
FACTORY WORKER:
I make Volvos. I wear nappies.
They voted me a Czar.
I wish I was castrated
Just like my dear Mapa.
SWEDISH OLYMPIC TEAM:
He make Volvos. He wears nappies,
They voted him a Czar.
He wishes he was castrated
Just like his dear Mapa.
He’s a Swedish guy and he’s okay
Viking-Blond and born that way.
https://youtu.be/4sPj8HhbwHs
Not too shabby. Slipping the “hen” and “mapa” was rather deft.
We missed a corker…
I’m a Swedish chap and I’m okay.
“I’m a Swedish chap and I’m okay.”
As in, “ass-less” chaps?
Feck knows I saw enough of them during my one single attendance of the SF gay pride parade. NEVER FLIPPING AGAIN!
Such talent – PC and Norse – I’m awestruck.
https://www.uipress.uiowa.edu/books/2017-fall/service-time-suspicion.htm
“In a time when Islamophobia shapes political discourse in society, Sandhoff unveils the diverse experiences of Muslims in our most hallowed social institution—the military. Service in a Time of Suspicion delivers compelling narratives that help the reader connect with the unique space between being Muslim and military service.”—Captain David Smith, USN, U.S. Naval Academy
“Sandhoff gives voice to an often caricatured group of military personnel. In so doing, she raises questions about what it means to be an American for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. A humanizing and urgent book about identity, inclusion, and the contemporary vitality of our nation’s founding ideals.”—Kim Philip Hansen, author, Military Chaplains and Religious Diversity
“Despite a re-emergence of American Islamophobia, thousands of Muslims have served in our armed forces since 9/11. Sandhoff’s interviews with service members demonstrate that one can be both American and Muslim, and that their personalities, motivations, and military experiences are as diverse as those of any other group of service members.”—David R. Segal, founding director, Center for Research on Military Organization, University of Maryland
“Sandhoff provides us a rare gift—an in-depth study of American military service members during a time of war—the more so because her subjects are all Muslim Americans. Her analysis reveals experiences that are nuanced and compelling; a diversity of experiences is the norm.”—Morten G. Ender, author, American Soldiers in Iraq
On September 11, 2001, nineteen members of the Islamist extremist organization al-Qaeda launched four coordinated attacks on the United States, killing 2,977 people. These events and the government’s subsequent “War on Terror” refueled long-standing negative stereotypes about Muslims and Islam among many Americans. And yet thousands of practicing Muslims continued to serve or chose to enlist in the U.S. military during these years.
In Service in a Time of Suspicion, fifteen such service members talk about what it means to be Muslim, American, and a uniformed member of the armed services in the twenty-first century. These honest accounts remind us of our shared humanity.
“These honest accounts remind us of our shared humanity.”
Uhh, it’s only Islam that preferentially divides between Muslim, Dhimmi and Kufar; only Socialism that preferentially divides between race, gender, religion, sexuality and color; and only LGBTQ+ that preferential divides between the Breeders (Cis-Gender) and the rest. They do not have a “shared humanity.” What is it with these Common Purpose think tanks?
UK, Colonel Richard Kemp:
Islamists may have already infiltrated our armed forces
Most Muslims who join the armed forces and police undoubtedly do so for good patriotic reasons. But Islamic State is determined to infiltrate the forces and police, and has produced a manual that includes instructions on doing so.
The jihadists’ strategy of infiltration goes back years and despite the authorities rejecting hundreds on security grounds it is inconceivable that some have not succeeded in joining and are now “sleepers”, awaiting orders to strike.
We have seen the dangers of the enemy within. In Afghanistan 152 coalition troops were killed in 99 “green on blue” attacks when trusted Afghan police and soldiers turned their guns on their comrades.
Armed forces members have access to sensitive intelligence, secure locations, members of the royal family, high-ranking officers and politicians, aircraft, tanks and nuclear submarines. Those with such potentially devastating opportunities have increased security vetting but what security vetting can be sure to detect an individual who is radicalised while serving, or pressurised to act by extremists who perhaps threaten his family?
The problem is exacerbated by a culture of political thought control under which soldiers and police officers are frightened to report suspicious behaviour for fear of being branded racist.
https://medium.com/@ColonelRichardKemp/islamists-may-have-already-infiltrated-our-armed-forces-3301263a61a8