[ April 19, 2024 ]
Check out this interview I did with the Daily Caller.
“Pamela Geller: Left ‘Wants To Crush All Dissent’ “By Kerry Picket, Daily Caller, June 7, 2015
Story continues below advertisementPolitical activist Pamela Geller was the target of Boston jihadi Usaamah Abdullah Rahim who sources say plotted to behead her, but when he decided to attack the Boston Police instead, he was fatally shot by authorities Wednesday.
Geller, a controversial figure in the free speech movement, set off a series of debates over the years relating to stories about Islamists and their allies in the United States. From fighting the proposed Ground Zero mosque to proposing metro ads critical of Islam to Muhammad art exhibits, Pam Gellar [sic] has been an effective free speech activist for a number of years. The Daily Caller sent Geller questions via e-mail Thursday and she returned the following responses:
TheDC: How do you think the left has changed on the subject of free speech?
GELLER: From the Free Speech Movement of the 1960s, it has been a long descent — or perhaps a long revelation of the left’s authoritarianism and hypocrisy. The left is not interested in free speech or free discourse. It wants to crush all dissent.
TheDC: You mentioned there would be more Muhammad art oriented exhibits in the near future. Is there an estimate as to how many are currently scheduled or are in the planning process?GELLER: We have several new initiatives in defense of free speech that we will be announcing soon. [Tomorrow]
TheDC: Some critics of these art exhibits say the works showing images of Muhammad are “offensive” to Muslims. Is it the fact that just an image of Muhammad (whether with ill will or good intent) was created that’s the offense? Can you explain this?
GELLER: Yes, Islamic law forbids making images of Muhammad, but this prohibition was often ignored in Islamic history, particularly in medieval Persia. The fury over Muhammad cartoons today is an attempt to force the free world to accept Sharia blasphemy laws, and establish the precedent that Western law and mores must give way to Sharia.
TheDC: Has there been any positive reaction from your efforts from Muslims around the world? Please describe the most interesting responses.
GELLER: Many Muslims and ex-Muslims, those who live both openly and secretly, have written me with immense and touching gratitude and relief, thrilled that someone is at last exposing the violence, hatred and hypocrisy that deformed their lives, and about which they finally woke up and from which they were finally able to free themselves.
TheDC: Do you wear body armor? If yes, how often?
GELLER: For obvious reasons, I do not comment on my security measures.
TheDC: How often do you receive threats? Is it mostly via internet, social media?
GELLER: Quite frequently, usually via email and often also via comments on my website.
TheDC: Have you received the threats any other way outside of the internet? Please describe.
GELLER: The FBI and police have informed me of several threats, as well as of the chatter last week that turned out to be the Boston jihadis’ plot.
TheDC: What about close friends and family? Have they been threatened as a result of their association to you?
GELLER: For obvious reasons, I have no comment on this.
TheDC: What about lawsuits? Are there any pending against you as a result of the art exhibits? Have you filed any 1st amendment lawsuits yourself?
GELLER: No lawsuits are pending against me. How could there be? It is not illegal under American law to show Muhammad. And we took every precaution to protect those who attended our Garland event — and our precautions worked. Yes, we have filed many First Amendment lawsuits regarding various transit authorities’ refusal to run our ads — and we have won.
TheDC: How did you initially find out you were the target of this jihadist who wanted to behead you? Did authorities inform you before the media reported it?
GELLER: I was first informed by CNN, when they asked me for comment about the plot against me. Authorities had told me in general terms, but not specifically.
TheDC: How supportive has law enforcement been of your cause?
GELLER: They have been professional, thorough, and helpful.
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8 years ago
▬▬▬▬★★★★ that’s a full enjoy with pamelageller —— ▬▬▬▬▬☛ Continue Reading
8 years ago
You’re right it was ignored in islamic history. Just a few examples.
One to have some fun at anjemma’s expense.
8 years ago
Reply to
Lacouray Too
jat the “angel” from the cave? & does he/she have horns? Just as I pictured “we” .just before “we” attacked/abused poor Mohammad . No wonder he was terrified!
8 years ago
Shouldn’t the image with the flag over the mouth be a Marxist / communist flag? Because our flag doesn’t represent censorship or anti-liberty no matter WHO is in control of the gov….just say’in.
8 years ago
Reply to
Dennis McMurtrey
actually since Obama is the defacto government using this flag…the flag was exactly the right one to be shown trying to stop free speech in America….I agree that it shouldn’t…but these days it does…..stop Obama=help America….
8 years ago
Imagine that???????? The left trying to shut me up?
Just some thoughts for today’s world.
Where do we go what do we do? What do we need to do?
I just got asked almost the same question by a woman looking for answers.
Here is what I wrote her back.
Hi Doris Morgan Kennedy. I wish I had and easy answer to how
to fix these problems in our country. Just do this, ABC etc. and all will be
well.
But the situation is to vast and complex. This I will say.
The biggest issue today is the people themselves. Falling away from God and
destroying the moral foundation this country was established on.
Destroying the moral and ethical foundations this country was built on has
resulted in a major portion of our problems.
The result has been a mealy mouth people with no moral or ethical boundaries
looking to government to fix their problems. Government is a big part of the
problem. Socialism or communism wants to play god.
First thing that needs to be done is 2 Chron. 7:13-14. Open your Bible and
read it. Then act accordingly on it.
The second thing is to get our families in order, physically, mentally and
spiritually. The values of the people of this country stink to hi heaven.
We have advance technology but live like cave men and women
lusting after the flesh and sacrificing our children, (abortion) for the
comforts of our flesh.
We have made ourselves perverse and a abomination using those
technologies to do evil rather than good. And the rest of the world rightfully
now looks
down on America as evil rather than the light and hope she used to be. As a
result of the people we suffer a perverse government and have become an
abomination.
(Accountability), we have sown evil and now we are reaping evil.
I do not know if we can change the path this country is headed down. But I do
know as a God fearing Christian, change starts with us individually. (Judgment
begins in the house of the Lord). Only then can we hope for law and order to be
restored.
And that would allow us to stand before our enemies on the Hi- moral grown.
For now the only thing I can tell you is: join together with others who
share your faith and moral values. There is strength in numbers.
Get involved and hold local political authorities accountable to keep the law.
If you own a gun, make sure you have plenty of ammo for it and are proficient
in its use.
If you do not own a gun then buy one and learn how to use it.
Grow strong in your faith, learn to pray by faith get next to the Lord and
be blessed.
Prepare physically and mentally allowing God to strengthen and prepare you
for what is coming.
No easy answers my friend but it all starts with us as
Individuals. We go from there.
Jesus Christ is Lord.
8 years ago
Free Speech .. YES … ! But please make sure you include what is being protested .,.the atrocities and murder and rape by Islamicists .. Don’t fight these leftists with one hand tied behind your back … You will probably win anyway but …. the undecided public near to hear more about the horrors of Islam .. LINK FREE SPEECH WITH FREE SPEECH ABOUT ISLAMIC CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.
8 years ago
Pamela 3.. Goat Humpers 0… Go Pam!!!
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8 years ago
Pam is right…the left, aka liberals, atheists, muslims, and the LGBT want to crush “all” dissent…and crush all our freedoms…especially those that our Founders considered…and we consider to be “God given rights”…given to everyone…including those on the “left”. History has shown, a number of times, that a Country without freedoms is a “dictatorship” ruled by those who consider themselves to be the “elite”…where the “law” is not for them, but for the lowly citizen…who lives, works and exists…just for the pleasure of “the elite”.
8 years ago
Love this gal. She’s fighting my fight and yours.
8 years ago
The left-wingers have a problem with people who expose the truth. You are exposing the truth. You should be applauded for your work, not criticized. the left only likes “tolerance” when it meets their political agenda.
8 years ago
It’s a #LeftIslamicAxis united in hate. The Left & moslems misuse our flag and our democracy to take away our democracy and free speech.
8 years ago
The left, Obumba, Islam, and the entire kit and kaboodle of freedom haters and murders can go straight to you know where. Know this; none of you scumbags will shut me up. I am with Pam 1,000%, as she is one of the few with guts and the nerve to fight for liberty. There is nothing else worth fighting for.
8 years ago
Pamela, first and foremost be safe. A freedom fighter is always on the edge of those who want to kill freedom. And it looks like there is a lot of them. But there are a thousand fold of people who want to fight for freedom to each one of those. I’m going to buy your books and initiate a stipend. Financial support is tantamount to keep all initiatives rolling. I celebrate your tenacity and invite any and all who post to help support your efforts.
