Monday, February 23, 2009

Geert Wilders and the OIC

Scholar Bat Ye'Or, in this op-ed, describes the pressure being brought to bear on Europe by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIG), which includes 57 Muslim countries. The OIC, whose power and influence is on prominent display at the UN, wants European governments to prosecute Geert Wilders, among other steps to stifle dissent.

The OIC, she argues, is the organization that 'seeks to become the reincarnation of the Caliphate'. (Thanks to Jeff.) Please note that an earlier entry reported that President Obama has sent a letter to the OIC, the text of which has not been released, proposing closer ties. Does anyone besides me wonder about the direction of U.S. foreign policy?

1 comment:

Rastaman said...

I have two blogs, both of which were devoted to laying Barack Obama bare during the election. I tried to warn whoever would listen, as did you, no doubt, and a lot of other bloggers, but our efforts were overwhelmed by the massive one-sided media blitz.

Most people take a long time to get the picture, and it will probably be at least another year before their focus clears. It may be too late by then, and I do wonder if his is the last American presidency.