Category Archives: Freedom

Truth in Iran is Punishable by Death

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Thanos

In Iran, they don’t just shut down your paper or station — they put you to death under Sharia law. Truth in Iran is a crime punishable by death. Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism | 1 Comment

Be CAIRful What You Ask For

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Thanos

Regardless, the precedent set by this will in my prediction be little to CAIR’s liking — Stan will find stalwart support, and will be defended. If the suit carries onward then this could go as high as the Supreme Court, but in the end freedom of speech will win over hate crime since nobody was harmed here. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Freedom, Journalism, Politics | 2 Comments

Wahabbists in Bosnia: A Dangerous Trend

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Thanos

In a lengthy but lucid and fact-filled article ADN Kronos details the dark seed of Saudi-funded Wahabbism in Bosnia. It appears that the Wahabbists are moving to cow the moderate, (or “Takfir“to the Wahabbists,) Muslims in the region. If it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, The Future | Comments Off on Wahabbists in Bosnia: A Dangerous Trend

Iran Shuts Down Another Newspaper

Posted on July 21, 2007 by Thanos

In the continuing wave of repression against Iranian youth, the authorities have shut down the student newspaper Sobh (The Morning.) Story at ADN Kronos The Iranian authorities have ordered one of the newest independent student publications, Sobh to close down … Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism | Comments Off on Iran Shuts Down Another Newspaper

Lal Masjid, Jamia Hafsa and Things to Come

Posted on July 7, 2007 by Thanos

Personally, I have faith and confidence in the Pakistanis — they will overcome this crisis, and they will over time do what’s right for their children and grandchildren. They will make better schools, they will drive out extremism, and they will become a beacon of true science and scholarship for all things; Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, The Future | 10 Comments

Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Thanos

Normally I would write an essay on liberty, freedom, capitalism, independence, self-determination (Autarkes in ancient Greek) but.. I’m wiped-out from staying up overnight following events in Pakistan. So, time with family is actually more important than time with you on … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogging, Freedom | Comments Off on Fourth of July

Al Qaida Massacres Civilians and Children at al Hamira; Media Silent

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Thanos

Update to previous post — Michael Yon ponders the media silence in the face of Al Qaida attrocities here. Continue reading →

Posted in Freedom, Journalism | Comments Off on Al Qaida Massacres Civilians and Children at al Hamira; Media Silent

For God’s Sake

Posted on July 3, 2007 by Thanos

“Kuda Kay Liye” is a film that depicts the escalation of conflict, both philosophical and physical, between moderate Muslims and the extremists in Pakistan. Since the public sentiment is heartily against the extremists, they must try by force and coercion to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Freedom | Comments Off on For God’s Sake

Castle Dracula Returned

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Thanos

Castle Dracula for sale to the right buyer Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Freedom, Journalism | Comments Off on Castle Dracula Returned

Loopy Loo

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Thanos

Tony Blair gets everything right in this interview

Posted in Freedom, Science | Comments Off on Loopy Loo