re: #894 Totally Berserk

I’m familiar with most of the arguments. However IMO it’s over the top to say ‘so-called’ and put scare quotes around ‘anti-jihad’ — pretty much stating outright that they are not truly anti-jihad, but that they just use it as an excuse to push a hidden agenda of xenophobia, neo-nazism, white supremacy, etc. I’ve never seen any white supremacy or racism at Jihad Watch, veiled or otherwise.

Is there something other than genuine that I have missed about Spencer’s efforts to identify and educate about jihadis and their goals?

Yes, his lack of efforts to identify the groups he is hanging out with. I have posted this so many times, but I will do it again…

“Robert, can you answer one simple question for me. This would help a lot in deciding what is really going on here. Which European political parties do you UNCONDITIONALLY condemn because of their proven ties to racist nationalism?” (Walter L. Newton email to Robert Spencer sent on Friday, November 07, 2008 1:16 PM)

And his answer…

“Actually, I am fighting jihad, and have no interest in or intention to investigate these groups. Insofar as they are fighting jihad, I applaud them. Insofar as they are doing anything else, my endorsement is not implied.” (Robert Spencer email answer to Walter L. Newton sent on Sat 11/8/2008 10:39 AM)

Spencer doesn’t care what these groups preach and teach, as long as they are anti-jihad. IMHO.