I come in praise of…Barbara Boxer?
Yes, that Barbara Boxer, the far left senator from California. Why am I giving Barbara her year-end props? For this surprisingly gutsy move,
Newsweek Magazine: CAIR Play?
Sen. Barbara Boxer recalled an award she recently gave to an Islamic activist because of his ties to a major American Muslim organizationâ??that critics say has ties to terrorist activities.
In a highly unusual move, Sen. Barbara Boxer of California has rescinded an award to an Islamic activist in her home state because of the manâ??s connections to a major American Muslim organization that recently has been courted by leading political figures and even the FBI.
Hot Air has more, including this depressing observation, “Now, if we could only get the Bush administration to be as tough on CAIR as Sen. Boxer is.”
Little Green Footballs says, CAIR responds predictably: itâ??s Islamophobia, spread by Jews!
December 31st, 2006 at 7:39 pm
Instead, I give props to everyone who restrained to begin with from giving CAIR anything positive! But I do see your point. Have a great day.
January 2nd, 2007 at 7:02 am
The problem is that the Democrats never do due diligence in these matters. It will be interesting to see if CAIR takes more hits in the future because of this action. Sen. Boxer’s action is a much needed stand in liberal California.
January 3rd, 2007 at 10:18 am
I wonder if Barbara the “bagel” will rescind her comments in front of Congress when discussing the ban on Partial Birth Abortion vetoed by Clinton twice, that a baby is not “alive” until he or she is out of the hospital and at “home.” I do give her credit for this however.
Gregg