Category - What thuh?????

(1) Galloway caravan cancelled !!!
(2) And then there's B'nai Elim
(3) U. of Ottawa pres. Allan Rock's mental malfunction

(1) Metro news item:

A caravan of [George Galloway] supporters was scheduled to meet him at the Canada-U.S. border at Lacolle, Que. today in anticipation of the court decision. But because the ruling isn't expected until about 2 p.m. ET, caravan organizers have decided to cancel the border event.

Good thing I read the news, but ... whatever happened to this?:

Organizers in Montreal are organizing a caravan of MPs, lawyers, anti-war activists and supporters to meet Galloway at the Canada-US border on the day he is scheduled to enter Canada. If we reverse the ban, we'll bring him across. If we don't reverse the ban, we'll hold a solidarity rally on the Canadian side while a delegation of MPs and lawyers meet Galloway in the US. Galloway will address the Canadian rally by phone (with sound amplification).

Was it just me, or was the caravan not contingent on the judge's decision? Or could they just not get enough people off their duffs?

Wasn't it wise of me to change my mind about going to Montreal and using my tax refund to stay overnight in a hotel near Atwater so I could get myself down to the Pepsi forum in time to get on the bus to the border.

Thank the Universe for the gift of intuition! The same people who emailed me to invite me, did not email me to say the event was called off!

Had I gone, I'd have had an all-too familiar experience - arriving at an advertised demonstration that fizzled without warning.

There was never any intention of organizing a bus for Ottawa people to go as a group, that's for the sure. They chose instead to visit an empty US embassy on Saturday (to "say thank you" to Obama for not interfering - still got that love affair going with the president who wants us to send more soldiers to Afghanistan?) and yell at empty government office buildings. They call it "keeping the pressure up".

If, by some miracle, the judge doesn't see things the government's way, they want to hope Obama doesn't step in the minute Galloway's feet hit US soil. One thing's for sure, Obama doesn't know about the "thank you". It never made the news.

But this made the Mississauga news:
Protesters picket MP's empty office

Meanwhile, the JDL is "proud" to take credit for the Galloway ban. And if the plan to have a simulated Galloway tour has to be carried out, we'll have a good idea of who wags the tail of our judicial system.

For the record: I never planned to attend the Galloway talks. His opinions are well-known. As I've said before, I'm no longer interested in anything that takes place indoors where only the already converted fill the seats, and I'm sure not interested in yelling at empty buildings.

It's a pretty safe bet that the "peace" movement has been effectively infiltrated.

But Toronto did pack the courtroom.

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(2) And then there's "B'nai Elim"

"BeeSting" writes:

Since the JDL is in cahoots with Jason Kenney who, according to [JDL Director Meir] Weinstein, listened to their call to bar Galloway from entering Canada, perhaps it is time to look at some of the JDL former accolytes - B'Nai Elim seems interesting because its director - Michael Devolin, a friend of Weinstein's and contributor to the Canadian Coalition of the so-called "democracies"; Daniel Pipes is a traitor he writes in the CCD blog - has sent a letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety commission asking the McMaster U. nuclear permit not be renewed because there were Muslims... Now the website has nothing anymore - but hey... there is always caches :-)

(text pasted below * in case the cache disappears too) -

Check out the blog as well which they claim is not their responsibility but that of the webmaster.

I am sure they are other similar nasty little groups... expose them whenever one pops up.

Interestingly, Michael Devolin identifies himself as "being a devoted red-neck from a small town in rural Canada," "an Irish-Canadian who was born and raised in this country,", "a low-income Canadian." Then, he scalds Abraham Weisfeld in these terms:

"As a Jew you should know, therefore, that it is your responsibility to "live in Israel." Perhaps you've forgotten this. Don't calumniate the Jews who haven't.

* cached text ...

Objections to McMaster University’s application for a seven-year renewal of its operating license for its nuclear program

From Michael Devolin, (B'nai Elim Canadian Director)

To: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

I’m writing this letter as an ordinary Canadian citizen, to officially voice my objections to McMaster University’s application for a seven-year renewal of its operating license for its nuclear program.

I strongly object to McMaster University being granted license for a seven year extension of its nuclear research program precisely because of the fact that many of its staff are not only Muslims, but also, and more importantly, because these same Muslims originate from countries where the generally desired efficacy of Islam as a religion is hatred and acts of violence, not only against Muslims of opposing sects and doctrines, but also against all non-Muslims, and especially Jews. These Muslims I’m referring to—Muslims involved in McMaster University's nuclear research program—were surely inculcated by what is known most commonly by now as Islam’s culture of violence and hatred during their years living in those countries where this same malefic violence and hatred [of the West] is regarded as unremarkable.

I am most anxious about the fact that these particular Muslims now have access to Canada’s “nuclear capabilities.” Has the staffs (those who are of the Muslim faith) of McMaster University with access to the Nuclear facilities been fully investigated as to what sect of Islam is their personal choice? Please consider that those of the Wahhabists sects of Islam (and there are many) are not at all forthcoming about this fact. Fanaticism within Islam is widespread, and this same fanaticism does not remain in the Muslim Middle East immediately those who follow its tenets immigrate to our Canada.

CISIS has been warning for quite some time that Islam’s fanaticism is now a reality for Canada. Luc Portelance of CSIS has stated, “Terrorism is dangerous ideology, and a global phenomenon…Canada is not immune from this ideology.” What is missing in his statement is the fact that, without exception, the terrorism Mr. Portelance refers to is an Islamic phenomenon. We are told that “Islamist” is now the preferred, politically correct term for the adherents of Islam who choose to murder innocents as means of palliating their religiously-inspired and discomposing contempt for the less observant and less–enlightened of mankind, Muslim and non-Muslim alike. But the truth of the matter—a most portentous truth, in my opinion—is that these so-called “Islamists” are inconspicuously invariably of those whom we refer to in the politically-correct, phrasal idiom as “moderate” Muslims, and only later (and this is the security imbroglio we are now facing as a nation) do they become the terrorists and insidious elements we read about daily in the newspapers.

Raheel Raza (Their Jihad, Not My Jihad) has written of Islam’s many extreme and varied ideologies that, “It had been happening here in Canada to the extent that hate was being spouted through places of worship and by people who make it their day job to incite young people in this hatred. Towards what they perceive to be the imperial powers, the western occupation of parts of the world.” My questions to these Muslims involved in McMaster University’s nuclear research program would be in regards to how they deem this democracy they live in, the values it espouses, and how compatible is their preferred sect of Islam to this same democracy. Are these same Muslims perhaps of those who “make it their day job to incite young people in this hatred”? What other Islamic organizations are they involved with? What are their preferred politics? Do they condone and/or advocate Islam’s barbaric Sharia Law, as opposed to our Western style justice system? Sharia Law is not a justice system I would ever welcome into this country. Neither would I welcome those of Islam who condone its implementation into our present justice system. Much of the Middle East and Africa is suffering from the insalubrious effects of this atrocious “rule of law.”

As part of my objection to McMaster University being granted another seven years to continue its nuclear research program, I ask that his commission give much thought to the words of the journalist Steven Stalinsky, who wrote, “As the war on terror continues, the voices from the Arab and Muslim world celebrating death over life have been heard more often than those criticizing this philosophy.” I would ask you to consider how active have these Muslim scientists been or with what manners of voice have they protested against the bloodshed and carnage perpetrated upon innocent Muslim, Jews, and Christians around the world? If not actively and loudly contumacious toward those of Islam’s more disagreeable and dark side, then in what measure does their religion figure in their involvement in McMaster University’s nuclear research program? Is there even the slightest possibility of the knowledge they garner from McMaster Univerity’s nuclear research program one day becoming complicit in catastrophic acts of terrorism not only against Canada and innocent Canadians, but also against our Western allies and their civilian populations?

The above are prudent questions indeed. I believe these are not the questions, however uncomfortable and politically incorrect, the governing body of McMaster University are asking those Muslims involved in their nuclear research program. I also believe that now is far too late to begin asking these questions: the advantage and safety of prudence has already been forfeited by the incautiousness of those of McMaster University who cannot see beyond their zeal for discovery the grave and threatening possibility of a cataclysmic terrorist attack as a direct consequence of their foolish obduracy.

I beg this commission to consider that there is nothing for you to lose in refusing McMaster University another seven years to wilfully endanger the entire continent of North America, and maybe beyond. And there is only prestige for you to gain in preventing acts of terrorism upon Canadian soil against Canadian citizens who deserve to feel safe within the borders of this great and noble country we call home.

“Why do expressions of tolerance, moderation, rationalism, compromise, and negotiation horrify us [Muslims], but when we hear fervent cries for vengeance, we all dance the war dance… Why do other people love life, while we love death and violence, slaughter and suicide, and even call it heroism and martyrdom?” –Al-Afif Al-Akhdar, Tunisian intellectual.

With sincerity and respect and an intense love for my country

Friends, we are on the verge of a significant victory over the Jihadniks at McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario Canada.

(Michael Travis, B'nai Elim) For the first time in it's forty-eight year history, the nuclear reactor at McMaster has the furtherance of it's license subject to a legal challenge.

Papers filed this week by at least half a dozen citizens of Ontario precede a Provincial hearing in May. Our objective is to force a comprehensive formal investigation into charges made by Dr. Paul Williams (B'nai Elim) and other researchers in the past several years. Most importantly, we intend to bring to the Canadian government's attention the university's systematic attempts to use public funds to provide cover for Al Qaeda operatives ( i.e. Adnan El Shukrijouma) operating in Canada and the United States.

The next few weeks will be critical to our mission. We must get all the press we can, and make our voices heard by the Canadian and American citizenry. The public hearings in the Canadian capital of Ottawa will afford us the opportunity to make a huge dent in the credibility of "Jihad U" and their terror enabling staff and supporters.

Kol tuv,

Michael

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(3) Allan Rock's mental malfunction

Is he a man, or a short-circuited robot?

Dear supporters of Professor Denis Rancourt,

Your letters have been a tremendous help in the public opinion battle for academic freedom and pedagogical innovation. Your support, as students and community members and colleagues who have direct experience with Denis, has been vital and is the strongest element in this struggle.

Please note the latest (March 29th) development in the case of Professor Rancourt, reported at: http://academicfreedom.ca/

The union lawyer has called the university's planned March 31st firing “both a denial of substantive and procedural rights under the collective agreement and a contravention of the basic principles of natural justice.”

Yet president Allan Rock had assured you (in writing) that the university would follow due process...?

Please consider writing Allan Rock again (allan.rock@uottawa.ca) to protest this situation... and do put us in cc: claude.cde@gmail.com

Committee for the Defense of Education - CDE

There's a possibility it could be Tourette syndrome. Either he says nothing at all or else he blurts bizarre utterances. See how he responds to a student who had the temerity to enter his office to ask why Rock hadn't replied to his many emails.