Category Archives: Politics

Goldman Sachs: Eff ‘Em

I know it's been a while since I've posted anything. But I finally found something I think is very worthwhile. The clip on this page is from the Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert. In this episode (I think it's dated Dec. 9th) he interviewed a journalist named Matt Taibbi about investment banking firm (I think they're ...

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U.S. Ok’s Killing More Innocent Muslims

CNN reports the White okayed expanding the use of Predator Drone attacks in Pakistan. Great. Now can I officially start disliking President Obama now? Can I just call him Obama like I called Bush, "Bush", instead of "President Bush"? I admit, like most Americans (and damn near all ...

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U.S. And Afghanistan

In a few days, President Obama is to announce his decision on sending troops to Afghanistan. I guess a better wording is that he will announce his decision TO send troops to Afghanistan. After all, it seems like his mind is made up. When he decides to send more young Americans into this potential meat grinder, ...

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Islamic Finance in America

Is America finally getting it? Are Americans finally realizing that riba (interest) is ultimately a dead end for all but a few? Many Americans are disillusioned about the promises of Western-style capitalism. Can you blame them? This country was brought to its knees by greedy financiers wheeling and dealing in interest. //

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Health Care Reform – Alzheimers

There’s a lot of talk about health care these days. But not much about Alzheimers. If President Obama is really going to overhaul the health care system, Congress needs to consider Alzheimers Disease.

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Gaza Photos

I had the chance to see something not too many people see: astonishing Gaza photos of the destruction caused by the Israeli seige earlier this year. At the Birmingham Islamic Center in Hoover, Alabama, photographer ...

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9-11 Masterminds To Go On Trial

The alleged plotters of the 9-11 terror attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. are to be tried in civilian court. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the five men accused of plotting the attacks are to be transferred from Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for trial.

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Fort Hood Shooting

Another mass killing in America, near Killeen, Texas. But the Fort Hood Shooting that killed 13 American soldiers was allegedly perpetrated by a Muslim soldier. Yes, an American Muslim soldier opened fire at the Army post yesterday, Thursday November 5, 2009, around 1:30pm central time.  13 people were killed and 31 people were injured. The alleged shooter ...

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