May Day Union Square 2008

I went to the May Day festivities at Union Square Park after work today. I don't know what to say other than it was a completely revolting experience. Basically a point-and-shoot, yep.
Full un-edited slide show here.

Update: ProtestShooter reports from San Francisco!

Update: Ringo the Gringo has a whopping report from Los Angeles!

Update: Michelle Malkin's national round-up.
Thanks for the link, Michelle!

Obey Obama Street Art

I spotted this rather interesting bit of street art plastered up in my moonbat neighborhood today. At first I thought it was a new wave of Obama propaganda targeting hipsters.

After I started photographing it, I noticed that the Obama logo had been co-opted with icon for the street artist Obey. Obey Obama? Priceless.

Appropriation You Can Believe In!

Pro-Troops Rally Military Recruiter Station Times Square

'We Are Not Berkeley!'
A large group of patriots organized by The Gathering of Eagles New York Chapter came out in the pouring rain today in Times Square to support our troops in response to the despicable and cowardly bombing of the Military Recruiter station this week. We had a big tent set up and flags were flying everywhere. It was truly moving to see folks come out to stand by our brave fighting men and women.

The front glass and door frame was blown out from the explosion so metal plates were installed to protect the station. Personally, I can't wait until they catch the guy who did this.

Passersby of all kinds stopped by to thank us. Traffic going by honked their horns and gave the thumbs-up! Dozens of NYPD squad cars hit their lights and sirens and New York Fire Department trucks barreling through Times Square did the same.




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Gathering of Eagles New York has more HERE.

Friday Prayers to Close Gitmo at Foley Square

Must be 'Orange Friday' again. This time it was an inter-faith prayer vigil to close Gitmo so I headed over to take some photos.

Leading the prayers was Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid, whose mosque, the Mosque of the Islamic Brotherhood, prominently displays the pledge of the Muslim Brotherhood on its 'About page.

Praying for terrorists?

Then right about when foreheads began hitting the plastic tarp, it started to thunder like cannons and a torrent of rain fell.

A history lesson from Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid:
Muslims Discovered America

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and yet more 'security'

Useful idiots

The 'press' was there.

More press...

Click here for full photo slide show!

Veterans Day Parade New York City

I went to the Veterans Day Parade today and had a great time. My father and his brother both served in the U.S. Army. Two of my mother's three brothers served in active duty in Viet Nam, one was a paratrooper and the other was in the jungles. I want to thank all of our wonderful men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces past and present for their unselfish and dedicated service to our nation.

It was a truly memorable parade. You couldn't help but get a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye watching those brave men and women go by. The bands, the drums, the soldiers old and young. It always get me right in the chest.

Here are slide shows number one, number two, and number three.

Unfortunately at the last minute the anti-war groups 'Veterans for Peace' and the 'Abraham Lincoln Brigades' were allowed to march. And of course they brought along one of their trademark flag-draped coffins. As much I sincerely appreciate their service to our country, I don't want to see coffins. Here is a brief slide show of their presence today.

Iranian Hitler in New York City

Ground Zero

Monday morning a gathering of diverse and dedicated patriots came to Ground Zero to stand up against the Iranian Hitler, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who threatened to desecrate our hallowed soil with his foul presence only days before. He never showed up. Thank God.

Desiree Bernstein, whose brother-in-law was killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center was the star of Ground Zero protest. A self-described 'Islamo-realist' she had the entire crowd rapt with her empassioned, and inspiring speech about waking up and facing the facts about radical Islam. A force to be reckoned with, every single word from her lips was the absolute truth.

At one point a young German woman wearing a clownish sunglasses, a pinstripe suit and flip flops came along and told us that 'America is the the most violent country' and that 'Iraq was a peaceful nation before the American invasion.' She got quite an argument naturally as several spectators, foreign and American acquainted her with reality.
Great action shots of her foolishness and Desiree's awe-inspiring preaching are all here in my Ground Zero slide show.

After the Ground Zero demonstration ended, I headed uptown for the second protest at Dag Hammerskjold Plaza at the United Nations. When I stepped out of the subway at Grand Central Station at Lexington Avenue, the entire street had been closed off for traffic for blocks. In the distance there were dozens of law enforcement and government vehicles, police vans, black sedans, flashing lights and an eerie quiet. Someone very important was on their way to the UN. Quickly I whipped out my camera and managed to take a few shots as they sped by. Could this have been the Mad Midget's Motorcade?

The United Nations

There was a huge turnout at Dag Hammerskjold Plaza. Reports put the numbers over 25,000. Was a great show of support for the state of Israel and for the free world against the rantings of a genocidal dictator hell-bent on hastening the return of the Mahdi and his own personal apocalypse.

No Holocaust? Take a look at that tattoo, Mr. Dictator!

This lovely Persian Lady still has the fight in her!

Thousands of good people all came together. Unified against hate. How wonderful it was to be there. Here are the photos that I took.

Next up: Utter Derangement at Columbia University

Columbia University
Some very strange things go on at this Ivy League college...

Seeker of truth?

Love letter from one Jackass to another. The Islamic Thinkers Society is in perfect step with Mahmoud Ahmedinejad's hastening of the Mahdi.

The book is upside down, stupid.

There were plenty of sane people on hand to combat these idiots.

Here is my the slide show of the heated protests at Columbia.

Update 9/27!: Excellent video report by Andrew Marcus

Iranian Hitler Comes to New York City

From Cox & Forkum. Dead on, as always.

Please stay tuned. I will be covering the massive protests against the Islamic, Genocidal, Woman Stoning, Child Hanging, Hezbollah / Hamas Supporting, Jew Hating, Death-to-America-Chanting, Maniac Midget at Ground Zero, the United Nations and at Columbia University where it he scheduled to speak on Monday. Photo essay and report will follow!

In the meantime, here are my photos and report of the reception we gave him last year that Charles at Little Green Footballs so kindly turned into a slide show and posted before I created my blog.

Muslim Day Parade

A parade is usually a happy joyful event. Music, dancing, reveling in life. This was more of a march than a parade and a somber and depressing one at that. Here is my first slideshow of the first part of the event. There are four more to follow. I invite you to please look closely at them all. The pictures speak for themselves.

Before the dirge-like march began, I took photos of a huge blue plastic tarp that was unfurled to ready for the opening prayer--which seemingly took forever. It outstretched the entire intersection at 41st Street and Madison Avenue. The men were gathered in the front and the 'sisters' were told, as they already knew, to sit in the back. They did and took their places all the way in the back.


The Infidel Wanders Into the Tent
I wound my way across the edges of the mat taking pictures, being careful not to step on anyone. Then I spotted a good place right in front to under a tent to take a few shots ...

... and
wound up here. I thought it was quite unusual for a woman to be leading at the very apex of this massive prayer. I had seen her earlier carrying the Palestinian flag. Perhaps there is some significance in that.

After taking a handful of pictures, a man suddenly came hastily running up on my right with his arm outstretched. He cried out, 'You can't stand there. You have to move. You broke their prayer!' I realized it was none other than Democratic New York City Councilman, Robert Jackson who I had photographed at a previous CAIR protest against Omar Mohammedi back in May.

Here are the photos I took of that moment in time under the tent.

I had no idea I had just short-circuited their connection to Mecca. Stepped on the 'third rail' as it were. I guess you can see from their faces here below, that they weren't too happy about that. If looks could kill.

Democratic Congressman, Anthony Weiner was there. I followed the march down Madison Avenue. There were only chants of 'allahu akbar' and 'East to West, Islam is the best.' Not a very inclusive message when you think of it.
Here are the photos that I took on the way down to 23rd Street. Lots of interesting and strange sights to see indeed.

Here is my last photo slide show for the day. In it are photos of the protests that took place at the end of the march. It is quite long so bear with me and I will probably divide it into two parts at some point tonight.

Update:
Atlas Shrugs was there..
She's got VIDEO and lots of pictures too!. Go there now!

I want to thank Jihad Watch, Little Green Footballs, Atlas Shrugs
and Neal Boortz for the links!

The Islamic Thinkers Society showed up. Not a happy bunch of fellows, are they?

Opening Day of School Press Conference on the Steps of City Hall

Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy: Frank Gaffney is the Founder and President of the Center for Security Policy in Washington, D.C.


Stop the Madrassa held a press conference today on the steps of New York City Hall on the first day of school. According to their press release, they are announcing the launch of a new national organization, as well as an intensified initiative to force New York City to respond to Freedom of Information Law requests concerning textbooks, lesson plans, curricula, correspondence and design documents for the Khalil Gibran International Academy.

The new organization, Citizens for American Values in Public Education, will expand the fight nationwide to stop the imposition of radical Islamist agendas in curricula, Arabic language programs, history classes, textbooks, teacher training, and charter schools. The organization is distributing a new publication nationwide in October: "Stop the Madrassa: A Citizens Guide to Islamist Curricula In Public Schools." An early draft of the publication will be released at the press conference.

Supporters also demand the immediate closing of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn New York. Stop the Madrassa succeeded in forcing the resignation of KGIA's controversial founder and first principal, Dhabah Almontaser.

Candace de Russy is a former State University of New York trustee and a higher education reformer.

Jeffrey S. Wiesenfeld is a former aide to Governor Pataki, Senator D'Amato, Mayor Ed Koch and other public officials and a current trustee of the City University of New York and other educational institutions and non-profits.

Some of the other speakers included:

• Barry Farber, New York radio talk show legend.

• Eblan Farris, an American of Lebanese descent, is one of the Founders of The Friends of Gibran Council, and is also a founding member of the United States Chapter of the World Council of the Cedars Revolution which has as its main goal the freedom, democracy and independence of Lebanon. Very importantly it is also worth noting that the Friends of Gibran Council recently issued a press release calling for the KGIA to cease using Khalil Gibran's name.
  

• Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy: Frank Gaffney is the Founder and President of the Center for Security Policy in Washington, D.C.

• Pamela Geller is a New York resident, parent and community activist, and the founder of the popular website Atlas Shrugs.

• Beth Gilinsky, a media and political strategist, is a civil and human rights leader known for her bold activism on international, national and local issues.

• Rabbi Jacob Goldstein is based in New York City.

• Pamela Hall is a New York City resident and parent, is also a spokesperson for Stop The Madrassa Community Coalitions, and NYC chapter coordinator for the United American Committee.

• Rafique Iscandar, born and raised in Egypt, is president of the American Coptic Union.

• Stuart Kaufman has over 38 years of legal and business experience. In 2002, Mr. Kaufman was one of the founders of Fortress Global Investigations, an international investigations and security consulting firm.

• Bridget Kearney is spokeswoman for the Queens Ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

• Brian Rooney, Thomas More Law Center, is an attorney, and as a Marine Captain spent two years recently in Iraq.

• Rabbi Aryeh Spero is president of Caucus For America and is a columnist for Human Events.

I had to go through a security check before being allowed up on City Hall steps. I realized suddenly that I don't have a press pass. I'm not technically the press, so I convinced the police officer that I was a photographer and part of the group holding the press conference.

The speakers were empassioned. The press was hostile, of course. Questions put the the speakers during the Q&A were couched in the most racist of inferences.

At one point one of the speakers said that in order to better fit into American society Muslims have to be able to be made fun of just like everyone else, in reference ensuing threats and violence in response to the Mohammed cartoons. Despite the immediate silence I clapped loudly. An Arab reporter turned around and gave me SUCH a look! I noticed that he had very little scribbled in his notebook, but I bet he'll spin this story like a top in his terror zine, or whatever he writes for.

Thank God we live in a country where people can stand up and say 'no.' I doubt they'd be able to get away with this in Europe these days.


Dr. William Donohue, a former professor, is president of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights released this statement to the press today.

Here is my photo slide show.
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*Superb coverage and must-see video
over at Atlas Shrugs!

Union Square Moonbat Potpourri

I just happened to have my camera with me on the way home from work tonight and happened upon yet another demonstration in Union Square Park. It was a mixed bag of issues all tossed in like a crazy salad. First up was a speech about ending the oppression of women who are being attacked in Palestine. But not by the people you would think. Need I?

Next on the roster was convicted and unrepentant cop-killer Mumia -- the natural hero of the peace movement. He was lauded to clapping, hoots and cheers. Yup! There's good news a' coming for ol' oppressed cold blooded Mumia they promised. Good news indeed.

Next up were the LGBT, who as we all know, hold plenty of sway in the Middle East. No mention of the systemic and murderous oppression of homosexuals there. Not a chance.

It was everything under the sun. A regular potpourri of Commie gremlins. The only group noticeably absent were the troofers. I wonder what held them up. Usually they are out in legion in Union Square Park.

THE HIGHLIGHT: At one point, someone in the crowd was jeered and chased nearly out of the park by a man handing out flyers for the upcoming End-the-War-Now convergence in Washington, DC. His crime? Carrying a copy of The New York Post in a public place.

Here are few more shots of this anemic and confused gathering.

Pro-Madrassa Rally for Khalil Gibran School

I always wanted to play the violin. In Jr. High School I signed up for the violin in music class but to my surprise the boys had already taken all the string instruments. It sure would have come in handy last night when I went to the pro-Madrassa Rally yesterday in front of the NYC Department of Education headquarters downtown on Chambers Street.
In attendance were the usual assortment of Park Slope liberals talking about diversity. Lots of 'blah blah, poor us'.. 'poor Arabs, poor Muslims', so discriminated against. Crazy Rabbi Feinberg [pictured above center] said that the controversial resigned principal, Dabah Almontaser couldn't be at the rally because she was 'concerned for her personal security.' OH BROTHER! He also proclaimed the Stop the Madrassa group, the UAC and the Gathering of Eagles were pretty much pro-war fascist organizations guilty of committing the 'lowest of McCarthyite tactics'.

Demands for the return of Dabah Almontaser as principal were chanted and lots of boos for Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani and for the New York Post as well as for Randi Weingarten from the United Federation of Teachers who came out against the INTIFADA NYC t-shirts. Poor them, the whole world is just mean and racist against them. The INTIFADA NYC was just a 'big misunderstanding' .... but a 'legitimate struggle' for poor them.... get me a violin!
Here are my photos from the whine-fest.

In response to this, Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) said the school's children could be "indoctrinated" and warned in a statement that "establishment of an Arab school is a misguided and dangerous idea." He wrote a letter to Schools Chancellor Joel Klein to protest the school's opening.

He released the following statement:

"[Almontaser] said that 'intifada' means to 'shake off.' We know that 'intifada' means the killing of innocent men, women and children. And now, the sponsors and organizational endorsers of the school advance a boycott of Israel and divestment. Is this what we want taught in our public schools? Is this how we want New York children to be indoctrinated?

"Instead of enriching our students' grasp of diverse cultures, will this school become a morass of polarization and justification of terror tactics? Establishment of an Arab school is a misguided and dangerous idea. I am calling on you, as Chancellor, to abolish this school before it becomes firmly entrenched. At first I embraced the idea (of a school which teaches the Arabic language) albeit, somewhat less than enthusiastically, but nevertheless, I felt the country needed skilled students steeped in Arab language and culture.

"All signs point to this concept as being a precarious mistake, especially with its radical endorsements. Do we want a school to teach its students that Hamas militants are freedom fighters, and that Israel is an apartheid state? This school is ill-advised. It will not, as suggested, be a hope for peace; it is a blueprint for anti-Israel and anti-U.S. extremism. As per their website mideastjustice.org, Adalah-NY 'supports boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel.' The school should not be opened for the September term."

Anti-War or Anti-Troops Street Art? ... Upated! 8/25

The latest in the wave of political street 'art' in my area has produced these three figures of blindfolded US Soldiers wearing human skull t-shirts being killed. Are our soldiers wearing skulls and blindfolds because this 'artist' thinks they are all blind killers? Is it anti-war, or anti-troops? Knowing the moonbats around here, it's easy to see.







... UPDATE 8/25: To my great surprise someone painted crosses over each of these horrendous anti-troop figures. You have understand just how lefty looney this neighborhood has become to truly appreciate the idea that someone other than m