America Makes Us Look Stupid
“We ask Allah to make us Mujahidin. We ask Allah to make us shaheed (martyrs). Many brothers, they want to be Mujahidin but they are so oppressed in their own countries they want to leave their own countries. They want to do jihad in Kashmir, they want to do jihad in Chechnya, in Eritrea, in Afghanistan but they wouldn’t dare do jihad in their own homeland. But it is more rewardable & it is more obligatory. So let us open our eyes, lets us not go for jihad which is far away from our countries, although it’s good but it’s not as good as you do in your own door.”
Abu Hamza Al-Masri
“Why don’t we just shoot him?”
Mrs Free Market
In recent weeks, two of the most prominent themes that have been dominating British politics are that Tony ‘a pox upon him’ Blair is merely there to do George Bush’s bidding & continual criticism of the unilateral nature to American policy in general. The first charge I do not believe is true; the second, as the events of the last three years have shown, is necessary. While Old Europe bleats, one or two nations got on with things. Now however, I am afraid to say that the US has just made us all look oh so stupid.
Take the case of old hooky……Abu Hamster, or whatever the hell his name is. For years, he has lived in our country, taken the taxpayers nickel in the form of welfare payments, while preaching his twisted message of racial hatred & endorsing terrorism. He has, time & time again, flouted the laws of his adopted country, promoting his poisonous cause. The British Government, Police & Crown Prosecution Service have done……………err well absolutely nothing. Every time this odious man has been in the ‘headlines’, you can sense the procrastination & prevarication from the authorities. The fact that this man has been on the streets for so long, is a national disgrace.
Thankfully, the United States has once more come to our rescue by applying for Abu Hamza’s extradition – however in doing so, has made us look really really stupid. The authorities breathe an immense sigh relief, as this piece of pondlife becomes someone else’s problem. I for one find it rather humiliating that today, on the anniversary of the Battle of Goose Green, we as a country have become so emasculated, that we are unable deal with one criminal, for that’s what he is.
Of course, there is still the matter of the extradition process to go through. Abu Hamza will be applying for every £ or legal aid that he can get, which of course I, as a taxpayer, am delighted to let his legal team have. Our increasingly absurd legal system has already allowed Abu Hamza to remain in this country 13 months after Home Secretary, David Blunkett, signed his deportation order. The next in his line of endless appeals, was due to be heard last month. It has now been delayed for a further 9 months while he seeks more publicly funded legal aid. What is wrong with this country?
Today, we the British people should publicly thank the United States for sorting out our collective problem with this dangerous man. Unfortunately, due to British extradition rules he will not face the death penalty in America; I only hope that they throw away the key.
Comments
With regards to the Death penalty, the US only need give assurances on that point. Once Mr Hamster is over there the US can do as they wish and the UK/European governments can do nothing about it.
There is still hope...
Posted by: nbc | May 28, 2004 12:19 PM
“Why don’t we just shoot him?”
Mrs Free Market
Why indeed.
Or stuff him on the next USAF transport heading over the Atlantic, shove him out about half way across and see how well that hook works as a paddle.
Posted by: Mark | May 28, 2004 12:28 PM
I'm glad the British government hadn't acted to deport him. It would have been far too easy for him to disappear and run for several years. Nah, this way he gets what he deserves for his arrogance.
The wheels of justice do turn slow, but they do turn. I hope they run right over him, back up, and do it again.
But that's just me...
Posted by: Kansas Girl | May 28, 2004 1:19 PM
Would you lads mind just shipping him thanks to Guantanamo?
Thanks bunches,
GE
Posted by: GE | May 28, 2004 2:57 PM
Sorry, but I don't think the U.S. makes the Brits look stupid. I believe that with their handling of this creature they have done it all by themselves.
Part two will come when we get him over here. Then it will be up to our own Justice Deparment to make US look stupid. Don't worry, there's more than enough heartbreaking comedy to come.
Posted by: StinKerr | May 28, 2004 3:23 PM
Apologies for any misinterpretation here – its my usual muddled thought process – the point that I was trying to get across is that this man is an utter disgrace but that it takes the sepos (FM speak……sepo = septic tank = yank) to get us to do anything about him.
Whilst I suspect that most of us have some misgivings about Ashcroft at times, it looks like he might get the job done here – as long as I can keep Mrs FM away from the firearms – this man should have been off the streets years ago!
Note to GE- I’ve just phoned UPS & yes they’ll deliver to Gitmo…next day delivery, I wish…….
Posted by: Mr Free Market | May 28, 2004 4:03 PM
Mrs. FM would save us all a lot of trouble and farce if you'd just reconsider. I believe a good case could be made for justifiable homicide.
I assure you that should we get his critter in our courtrooms the comedy of errors will begin anew. A case in point would be the case of an illegal immigrant here. The judge hearing the case of her use of forged documents in a previous deportation case indicated to the defense attorney that since the defendant is pregnant perhaps a case could be made that her fetus is American since it was conceived here and thus provide her with a way to stay? It's even worse in the Federal jurisdiction that takes in California.
Posted by: StinKerr | May 29, 2004 2:27 AM
I like the way Mrs Free Market thinks. Short, sweet and straight to the heart of the matter.
Posted by: Stephen Blythe | May 29, 2004 3:23 AM
I've always marveled at the Left's inability to realize or deal with evil. Maybe we can deal with this moron for you, assuming our own contingent of Left-wing wonders doesn't get in the way. Awhile back I reffered you to a cigar called ACID Kuba Kuba. Here's a link. Enjoy! http://www.mydiscountcigar.com/02aikk.html
Posted by: Ben | May 29, 2004 4:25 PM
Is it just me or does this guy look like Hank Williams Jr. with a turban? er... and a hook uh... "hand"?
Check out the second photo.
http://www.hankjr.com/default.htm
"Are you ready for some Jihad" just sing it to the Monday Night Football intro. :)
Posted by: Wild Bill | May 30, 2004 6:48 AM