The head of a group representing Canadian Muslims accuses a veteran Conservative MP of making slanderous comments during testimony on the government's proposed anti-terror legislation.
I imagine everbody knows that the seemingly harmless acronym of NCCM represents what used to call themselves CAIR Canada, and these allegations of connections to terrorist groups weren't just pulled out of the sky.
"N_Fiddledog" said I imagine everbody knows that the seemingly harmless acronym of NCCM represents what used to call themselves CAIR Canada, and these allegations of connections to terrorist groups weren't just pulled out of the sky.
A national Muslim organization is demanding Prime Minister Stephen Harper publish a retraction and apology on his government website for a chief spokesman�s comments that the group says linked it to terrorists.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims, which is now challenging Mr. Harper to prove this allegation, has filed a notice of libel saying it intends to sue Mr. Harper and Prime Minister�s Office director of communications Jason MacDonald for comments he made earlier this month.
I'm not sure what you're saying. Are you saying we must use some sort of new definition of fact now where a lawsuit is the same thing as a conviction when such a possibility might might favor the "Progressive" agenda?
Myself I'm not overly impressed by somebody filing a lawsuit.
Professional victims sue for stuff all the time. Sometimes the case makes it all the way to trial.
I'm saying there are facts that suggest they might lose. I linked to a few. If you're saying those are not factual, prove it. If you cannot then I stand by the original allegation. The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air.
I'm saying there are facts that suggest they might lose. I linked to a few. If you're saying those are not factual, prove it. If you cannot then I stand by the original allegation. The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air.
I'm saying (and so is the libel suit), if there is a direct connection between the NCCM and Hamas, prove it. Until then, it's third pary speculation and would get Diane Ablonczy sued, were she not in a Parliamentary committee.
This kind of politics has no place in a committee that is supposed to be about the protection of Canadians.
Two CAIR-CAN leaders openly endorsed Hamas after it was listed a terrorist organization by the Liberal government in 2002
Jamal Badawi and Wael Haddara are two important pillars of the Muslim Brotherhood infrastructure in Canada. Both were members of CAIR-CAN Board of directors for ten years or so. Badawi was still identified as a CAIR-CAN leader on the organization�s website on May 28, 2013, while Haddara resigned his position on the Board on April 3, 2012. On March 3, 2004, both of them were simultaneously on CAIR-CAN�s Board and on the Muslim Association of Canada�s Board. That day, MAC issued a press release in which it openly endorsed Hamas. That was more than one year after the Canadian government, Liberal back then, had added Hamas to a list of terrorist organizations. The listing is available on Public Safety Canada�s website.
don't magically become false because an organization that behaves much like Professional Victims Inc. launches a lawsuit that might some day make it all the way to trial.
And again "The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air," is what I allege.
You're the one who's challenging that, and in a bracing of snot and snark I might add. So the requirement of proof falls on you. Calling my statement a lie? Prove it, or admit you can't.
"N_Fiddledog" said And I'm saying facts like this...
Two CAIR-CAN leaders openly endorsed Hamas after it was listed a terrorist organization by the Liberal government in 2002
Jamal Badawi and Wael Haddara are two important pillars of the Muslim Brotherhood infrastructure in Canada. Both were members of CAIR-CAN Board of directors for ten years or so. Badawi was still identified as a CAIR-CAN leader on the organization�s website on May 28, 2013, while Haddara resigned his position on the Board on April 3, 2012. On March 3, 2004, both of them were simultaneously on CAIR-CAN�s Board and on the Muslim Association of Canada�s Board. That day, MAC issued a press release in which it openly endorsed Hamas. That was more than one year after the Canadian government, Liberal back then, had added Hamas to a list of terrorist organizations. The listing is available on Public Safety Canada�s website.
don't magically become false because an organization that behaves much like Professional Victims Inc. launches a lawsuit that might some day make it all the way to trial.
And again "The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air," is what I allege.
You're the one that's challenging that, and in a bracing of snot and snark I might add. So the requirement of proof falls on you. Calling my statement a lie? Prove it, or admit you can't.
So, you have no ties between HAMAS and the NCCM is what you are saying? Their entire point was that a link 10 years ago between two groups that no longer exist, and a US judge saying there are links, is not proof of ongoing ties.
I accept your apology. The only 'snot and snark' I see is coming from the canine side of the floor. And, how does one prove a negative anyway?
So, you have no ties between HAMAS and the NCCM is what you are saying?
No. What I am saying is what I will now say for the third time and wonder if you are trying to break Andy's record of not appearing to understand a clear statement of fact no matter how many times it is made clearly and directly to your face. Here it is again. Ready?
"The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air,"
You appear concerned about an interpretation of what you believe NCCM/CAIR Canada believes that goes:
Their entire point was that a link 10 years ago between two groups that no longer exist, and a US judge saying there are links, is not proof of ongoing ties.
You mean the organization described here?
""According to extensive research by specialists following the pattern of activity of CAIR-CAN/NCCM, the group has a record of propagating what is commonly referred to as the "Islamic victimhood narrative" -- exaggerated claims of wide-ranging persecution of Muslims by mainstream Canadians and Americans."
You believe they have an opinion about something they believe they may have heard. Very Well, acknowledged. I acknowledge you and they have this opinion.
And the CBC have their Progressive panties in a bunch over this one.
Diane Ablonczy used her allotted time to "put on the record" what she described as "a continuing series of allegations" that the NCCM has ties to groups that have expressed support for "Islamic terrorist groups," including Hamas.
Innuendos are never true. That you and other keep trying to imply that they have 'expressed support' for a group, without actually showing what that means is just another way to marginalize part of our society. A part that we need the support of right now.
"N_Fiddledog" said
"The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air,"
This is what you're actually pretending to be upset about. The CBC wouldn't show you, but I will.
Now seriously, why does that matter?
She's right. The credentials of CAIR Canada (or whatever they're calling themselves now) need to be challenged before their testimony can be considered credible. They have a history of connections to organizations and individuals shown to be linked to terrorists. Will they denounce them or just pretend to be offended.
Come to think of it, I know why they're doing it, but why are you?
http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2658529679/
http://pointdebasculecanada.ca/harper-s ... -as-hamas/
I imagine everbody knows that the seemingly harmless acronym of NCCM represents what used to call themselves CAIR Canada, and these allegations of connections to terrorist groups weren't just pulled out of the sky.
http://pointdebasculecanada.ca/harper-s ... -as-hamas/
The National Council of Canadian Muslims, which is now challenging Mr. Harper to prove this allegation, has filed a notice of libel saying it intends to sue Mr. Harper and Prime Minister�s Office director of communications Jason MacDonald for comments he made earlier this month.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/pol ... d/follows/
The Loser Edit is just another tactic to prove a flimsy point.
Myself I'm not overly impressed by somebody filing a lawsuit.
Professional victims sue for stuff all the time. Sometimes the case makes it all the way to trial.
I'm saying there are facts that suggest they might lose. I linked to a few. If you're saying those are not factual, prove it. If you cannot then I stand by the original allegation. The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air.
I'm saying there are facts that suggest they might lose. I linked to a few. If you're saying those are not factual, prove it. If you cannot then I stand by the original allegation. The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air.
I'm saying (and so is the libel suit), if there is a direct connection between the NCCM and Hamas, prove it. Until then, it's third pary speculation and would get Diane Ablonczy sued, were she not in a Parliamentary committee.
This kind of politics has no place in a committee that is supposed to be about the protection of Canadians.
Jamal Badawi and Wael Haddara are two important pillars of the Muslim Brotherhood infrastructure in Canada. Both were members of CAIR-CAN Board of directors for ten years or so. Badawi was still identified as a CAIR-CAN leader on the organization�s website on May 28, 2013, while Haddara resigned his position on the Board on April 3, 2012. On March 3, 2004, both of them were simultaneously on CAIR-CAN�s Board and on the Muslim Association of Canada�s Board. That day, MAC issued a press release in which it openly endorsed Hamas. That was more than one year after the Canadian government, Liberal back then, had added Hamas to a list of terrorist organizations. The listing is available on Public Safety Canada�s website.
don't magically become false because an organization that behaves much like Professional Victims Inc. launches a lawsuit that might some day make it all the way to trial.
And again "The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air," is what I allege.
You're the one who's challenging that, and in a bracing of snot and snark I might add. So the requirement of proof falls on you. Calling my statement a lie? Prove it, or admit you can't.
And I'm saying facts like this...
Jamal Badawi and Wael Haddara are two important pillars of the Muslim Brotherhood infrastructure in Canada. Both were members of CAIR-CAN Board of directors for ten years or so. Badawi was still identified as a CAIR-CAN leader on the organization�s website on May 28, 2013, while Haddara resigned his position on the Board on April 3, 2012. On March 3, 2004, both of them were simultaneously on CAIR-CAN�s Board and on the Muslim Association of Canada�s Board. That day, MAC issued a press release in which it openly endorsed Hamas. That was more than one year after the Canadian government, Liberal back then, had added Hamas to a list of terrorist organizations. The listing is available on Public Safety Canada�s website.
don't magically become false because an organization that behaves much like Professional Victims Inc. launches a lawsuit that might some day make it all the way to trial.
And again "The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air," is what I allege.
You're the one that's challenging that, and in a bracing of snot and snark I might add. So the requirement of proof falls on you. Calling my statement a lie? Prove it, or admit you can't.
So, you have no ties between HAMAS and the NCCM is what you are saying? Their entire point was that a link 10 years ago between two groups that no longer exist, and a US judge saying there are links, is not proof of ongoing ties.
I accept your apology. The only 'snot and snark' I see is coming from the canine side of the floor. And, how does one prove a negative anyway?
So, you have no ties between HAMAS and the NCCM is what you are saying?
No. What I am saying is what I will now say for the third time and wonder if you are trying to break Andy's record of not appearing to understand a clear statement of fact no matter how many times it is made clearly and directly to your face. Here it is again. Ready?
"The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air,"
You appear concerned about an interpretation of what you believe NCCM/CAIR Canada believes that goes:
You mean the organization described here?
""According to extensive research by specialists following the pattern of activity of CAIR-CAN/NCCM, the group has a record of propagating what is commonly referred to as the "Islamic victimhood narrative" -- exaggerated claims of wide-ranging persecution of Muslims by mainstream Canadians and Americans."
http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/4152/ ... r-can-nccm
You believe they have an opinion about something they believe they may have heard. Very Well, acknowledged. I acknowledge you and they have this opinion.
And the CBC have their Progressive panties in a bunch over this one.
Very well, who said anything that isn't true?
Very well, who said anything that isn't true?
Innuendos are never true. That you and other keep trying to imply that they have 'expressed support' for a group, without actually showing what that means is just another way to marginalize part of our society. A part that we need the support of right now.
"The idea what was once CAIR Canada has had connections to terrorists was not pulled out of the air,"
And yet, air is all we see.
Now seriously, why does that matter?
She's right. The credentials of CAIR Canada (or whatever they're calling themselves now) need to be challenged before their testimony can be considered credible. They have a history of connections to organizations and individuals shown to be linked to terrorists. Will they denounce them or just pretend to be offended.
Come to think of it, I know why they're doing it, but why are you?
Come to think of it, I know why they're doing it, but why are you?
I wanted to see if my questioning the bullshit would lump me in with the terrorists.
Seems it does.
Come to think of it, I know why they're doing it, but why are you?
I wanted to see if my questioning the bullshit would lump me in with the terrorists.
Seems it does.
Still got nothing, right? Just a big boo hoo? Wanna hanky?