9/11 Anniversary Sparks Fresh Clash Over Islam and Politics
The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, and the debate over Islam and American politics has intensified.
Robert Spencer, a historian of Islamic movements, claims there have been 49,000 jihad‑related attacks worldwide since 2001, while Catherine notes that New York now elects a Muslim mayor and polls show broad support for Palestinian causes in all 50 states.
The article argues that the term “Islamophobia” is a misnomer, describing it as “a pile of horse manure,” and says fear of those who openly call for murder is rational, not irrational.
Democratic leaders are accused of endorsing anti‑Israel, pro‑Hamas rhetoric, with figures such as Rashida Tlaib allegedly promoting Hamas propaganda and congressional members backing “Free Palestine” movements.
Even as the nation prepares to honor the victims of 9/11, the piece warns that the left’s narrative frames the tragedy as a self‑inflicted wound and uses the anniversary to push identity‑politics agendas.
The brief also mentions a weekend breakfast perk: the Margarita Fountain will be available at the buffet, a light‑hearted note amid the serious discourse.
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