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Showing posts with label Everybody Draw Mohammed Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Everybody Draw Mohammed Day. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Idol-worshiping gunmen murder editorial staff at French magazine

Three gunmen entered the offices of "Charlie Hebdo" today and brutally murdered ten cartoonists, writers, and editors, and two police officers. You can read about this brutal and cowardly attack here.

Charb, the editor of 'Charlie Hebdo' was murdered on Jan. 7, 2015

Previous cartoonist dust-ups brought on by the idol-worshipers (like the one in 2011 involving Charlie Hebdo) have resulted in American editors and cartoonists wetting their pants and bending over backwards to appease those idol-worshipers out there who believe images of the Prophet Mohammed hold a mystical significance that is only comprehended by themselves. No creative or journalists have been murdered up to this point--unless we count the virtual death of Molly Norris, who was forced to change her name and abandon her life because she came under threat from these sick and twisted worshipers of Mohammed. The response then from the U.S. government was a shrug of the shoulders. Her fellow cartoonists made a few noises, but the more general response was one of caving to the demands by the crazies before they were even made, such as the spiking of cartoons that didn't even feature Mohammed except in name.

What will be the result now that it appears those who worship Mohammed--because we can't really call them Muslims, because I do tend to agree with the notion that real Muslims wouldn't engage in Mohammadean idol worship to the degree that these sick freaks do--have spilled the blood of writers and artists in the name of their idolatry?

I predict cowardice on the part of the American media. I predict lots of victim blaming and handwringing about how we need to reach out to the idol-worshipers with understanding and that we should empathize with them and try to understand their point of view.

To the fuckwits who I am certain will utter such statements and to those who harbor such views whether they express them or not:

THERE IS NO ROOM FOR UNDERSTANDING THE POINT OF VIEW OF SOMEONE WHO MURDERS ARTISTS AND WRITERS FOR THE ACT OF PUBLISHING ART AND WORDS. THERE IS NO EMPTHAZING WITH THEM. THERE SHOULD BE NO ACCEPTANCE OF THEIR POSITION WHEN THEY RESPOND TO CREATIVE EXPRESSION OF THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS WITH MURDEROUS VIOLENCE.

I am re-instituting Mohammad Mondays on my blogs, assuming I can find enough cartoons to present. I will gladly accept your submissions (anonymous or otherwise) and if I like the cartoons, I will post them.

The response to this horrible act is to do MORE of these monsters are trying to discourage, not less. We cannot respond to them with fear and submission. We must tell them to get fucked in the best way that we can -- with the words and drawings and all the other creative acts they are trying to stop.



Wednesday, November 2, 2011

'Allah's Curse' helped along by firebombing idol-worshipers

French satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo" announced on Halloween (10/31) that the Prophet Mohammed (may peace be upon him) would guest edit the coming week's magazine. The details were reported here: Prophet Mohammed to 'guest edit' French satirical magazine - Telegraph

Idol-worshipers swung into swift and violent action in defense of the Prophet Mohammed (may peas be upon him) and His holy image. The details were reported here: French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo firebombed after prophet Mohammed announcement - Telegraph

You can read in the article that Mohammed Moussaoui, president of the French Council for the Muslim Faith (CFCM), said he "firmly condemned" the arson attack if it proved criminal. That begs the question, Mr. Henry Samuel of "The Telegraph," since we can't be sure if you got this guy's statement right since you only quoted two words, when is a Molotov cocktail thrown through a window not criminal?)

And if Mr. Henry Samuel of the Telegraph DID quote him accurately, is it an insult to the Prophet Mohammed (may pizza be upon him) if you're a dumb-ass while sporting His name? If this is the case, would it be criminal to firebomb Mohammed Moussaoui home?

Nonetheless... "Allah's Curse" once again appears to be helped along by idol-worshiping psychopaths. At least this time, they didn't murder anyone.

Which brings us to the ceremonial Mohammed Cartoon in honor of his faithful worshipers.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Oh No! Al-Qaeda is mad & threatening to kill us!

BlahblahblahAllahblahblahblahJiIIIIHAAAAAAAADblahblahblahDEATHTOAMERICAAAAAAAblahblahblahRRRRRRREVENGEblahblah.

Al-Qaida confirms killing of US-born "cleric": Al-Qaida's Yemeni offshoot on Monday confirmed the killing of U.S.-born militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki late last month and vowed to avenge the propagandist's death.

Anwar al-Awlaki is presently being raped by demons in Hell, so it's a win for the good guys.

Still, he was held high regard by some, so I want to acknowledge his legacy, as respectfully as I know how... by posting a few cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. He loved looking at them so much that he issued a death warrant on cartoonist Molly Norris when she apologized for offending idol-worshipers like al-Awlaki and promised not to draw any more Mohammed cartoons.

I hope Satan gives you a break between rape sessions, Anwar. It would be a shame if only your loyal followers got to see this small tribute to your legacy.



And, finally, an image of The Man Himself, as he would want to be remembered... surrounded by family and all he held dear.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Genius of the Jihadi summed up in a paragraph

Muslim terrorist threatens David Letterman: The terrorist called on Muslims in the United States to “cut the tongue of this lowly Jew and shut it forever,” according to a translation by SITE. The popular late-night television host is not Jewish.

There's stupid, there's ignorant, and then there's the Jihad-ing Lions of Islam.

I hope to God that David Letterman doubles-down on this and doesn't scurry away or try to make apologies. Apologies don't work with these psychos. All you can do if you're in their sights is tell them to go fuck their brothers (like they're doing anyway, when not posting to "Jihad websites" or raping little girls while fantasizing about fucking their brothers).

Molly Norris learned there's no apologizing to these child-raping, repressed homosexuals. She tried, and they still erased her. Letterman has the wealth and resources to stand up to them and keep doing his thing. I hope he has the spine to go with it.

These child-raping freaks can't be allowed to intimidate anyone into silence. Every time they try, those of us who care about freedom of speech need to strike back with more speech and cartoons and comments that will "offend" and "hurt" them.

We should all stand with Kurt Westergard, Salman Rushie, Molly Norris, David Letterman, and all the other artists and writers these pigs and monkeys have bullied and even murdered over the years.

And on that note, this development warrants a ceremonial Mo-toon.

Monday, May 23, 2011

Mohammed Monday Special: DMD

The Second Annual "Draw Mohammad Day" has come and gone. Since I wasn't Raptured this past Saturday, I'm providing a Mohammed Monday Special Edition (since the usual Mohammed Monday is a feature at Shades of Gray) with a couple of my favorite YouTube videos from DMD2. (The bottom one is NOT one you want to play if you're somewhere F-bombs might get you in trouble.)



Friday, May 20, 2011

Everybody Draw Mohammed Day 2011!

Here's my contribution to the second annual freedom of expression celebration. It's once again fun and educational! Click on the image for a larger, more legible version.


By the way, I didn't make up that statistic about 80% illiteracy rate in the "Muslim World."

Click here to view last year's "Jihad Fairie Activity Page."

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

In time for 'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day 2'...

... one of the devout, peace-loving Muslims without whom the first "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" would not have existed has been brought up on charges of making terrorist death threats.

Read all about it at The Investigative Project on Terrorism: "South Park" Threat Leads to Charge Against Jesse Curtis Morton(aka Younus Abdullah Mohammad)

Jesse was Tweedle-Dee to Zachary Chesser's Tweedle-Dumb in running RevolutionMuslim.com and otherwise taking steps to show the true faith of Islam in American to anyone who cared to pay attention. Here's hoping he goes away for 25 years as well.

Jesse (left) and his boyfriend Zack, in happier times,
when issuing terrorist threats got them on CNN, not on trial

And now for the ceremonial cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed (may peace be upon him). May there be a Million Moes across the web on May 20, 2011--ALLAH WILLING!


Click here to visit the flagship blog for Everybody Draw Mohammed Day. You can submit your Mohammed cartoons here or there! (I'm hard at work on a new "Jihad Fairie Activity Page" that I'll post Friday. If I have the time to finish it, there's be another little goody as well. See you then!)

Friday, May 13, 2011

Mohammed and the New Sharia

Here's the Prophet Mohammed (may peace be upon him/her/it) giving the keynote address from the 2010 Everybody Draw Mohammed Day event, and introducing the New Sharia.



Click here for information on the Cinema Steve observance of Everybody Draw Mohammed Day 2011. (And please consider taking part.)

Monday, May 9, 2011

'Everybody Draw Mohammed Day 2011' is coming!



If you want to draw a cartoon or two of the Prophet Mohammed (may peace be upon him), but don't want the hassle of hosting them yourself, I'll happily post them on this blog on May 20. That's the day when we extend a big "fuck off" to those who would abridge freedom of expression in the name of bizarre superstitions and death-cult idolatry.

I will post the cartoons with attribution or anonymously, whichever you prefer. Just let me know. (And if you are posting ones yourself, please send me a link.)

Whether I get 1 or 10 or 100 submissions, I may not post them all. I prefer funny and subtle cartoons over ones that are just mindlessly offensive. Click here for a look at my taste in Mo-ronic blaspheming, or on the Everybody Draw Mohammed Day tag at the bottom of this post.

(BTW, the world is reportedly ending May 21, so you might as well get in on the action. You'll have nothing to fear from angry idol-worshipers who believe stick figures and pictures of kittens labeled "Mohammed" have the power to corrupt human souls. On the other hand, you may go straight to Hell. But, frankly, that'll be the better place if Paradise is home to scum like Osama bin Laden, the Magical Mullah Omar, and Anwar al-Awlaki.)

Originally appeared on May 20, 2010 on this blog.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Terrorist Twits

There were many choices for 'T,' but I went with "Terrorist Twits." (I was going to go with "Terrorist Twats," but there are half a dozen blogs that feature posts from Cinema Steve in their sidebars, and I thought it would be bad form to put foul language on them.)

So... terrorist twits/twats. The kind who threaten and attempt murder over cartoons. The kind who threaten and commit murder over books. The kind who threaten and commit murder over book burnings. The kind who have the American government and media pissing themselves in fear every time someone from CAIR flaps their gums behind their greasy beards.


The kind of terrorist twats that ordinary Americans need to stand up to every day, because our leaders are failing to do their duties and defend our Constitutional Rights. The government and media assisted terrorists in eradicating cartoonist Molly Norris, and, more recently, a local government in Michigan threw a man in jail for daring to even suggest protesting outside a mosque.

Everyday Americans need to protest the terrorist twats in non-violent and creative ways, the opposite of what they do--all violence and destruction all the time.

The most effective way I can think of to do that is to stage a second annual Everybody Draw Mohammed Day.

Show the terrorist twats in the United States and around the world that they can't force their idol worship of Mohammed upon us, nor can they force to respect the collection of crappy fairy tales known as the Koran. Show them that we can as silly or as crass as we want to be and that just because they revere an admitted and proud pedophile and a book that inspires psychopathic behavior around the world doesn't mean that everyone has to. Respect is earned, not deserved. And 21st century Muslims (and the terrorist twats they harbor in their midst) have done nothing to earn anyone's respect... certainly not the respect of Americans who should value liberty.

May 20 is Everybody Draw Mohammed Day. I'll be posting at least one of my own cartoons to this blog. If anyone else wants to join in, I can post your cartoon as well--anonymously if you like. I prefer funny or clever over just shockingly offensive... click here, here, and here for a look at what I posted last year. That is the sort of stuff I'd like to see more of.

Let's make another Day of a Million Moes... and let's try to do something to hang onto the freedoms that millions of Americans have fought and died for, among which is the freedom to make and publish cartoons of whomever and whatever we feel like.

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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

More on the Motoon Jihadists

I'm sure it's all a big misunderstanding. No follower of the Religion of Peace--even members of the Mo-Ron sect who so worship the Prophet Mohammed (may peons blow upon him) that they have spastic attacks over the very thought of Infidels gazing upon His Holy Image--would contemplate murdering innocent office workers, would they?

From the Telegraph: British links to Mumbai-style machinegun plot against Danish newspaper offices

No, of course not. It must be some plot by those damn dirty Jews. Quick! Someone come up with a proper conspiracy theory!


And remember, kids: May 20 is Everybody Draw Mohammed Day!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Muslim maniac blows self up in Sweden's capitol

A Muslim Mo-ron engaged in Cartoonifada in Stockholm today. I promised that whenever Mohammed-worshipping death cultists or adherents of the Religion of Peace did something stupid invoving Mo-toons, I'd post one.

Well, I am not in a posititon to access my cartoon archive at the moment, but tomorrow, every one of my main blogs will feature a Mo-toon, in honor of the brave, brave Mohammadan who made the ultimate act of devotion to his false idol, the Prophet Mohammed (may peas be upon him).

Meanwhile, click here to read all about the latest actions on the part of the death cult of Mohammed.

If you want to check out a collection of Mo-toons in preparation for tomorrow's big event, click here to check out the Mohammed Mondays archive.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Molly Norris becomes a non-person,
thanks to Muslim terrorists and their good friends in US government and media



Molly Norris, a cartoonist who drew fairly harmless and inoffensive cartoons in a local weekly paper, had her life destroyed because of idol-worshiping psychopaths bent on honoring their false God--The Prophet Mohammed (may piss be upon him)--with the blood of innocents.

Molly Norris never drew The Prophet Mohammed (may piss be upon him), nor did she create "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day." Yet "Muslim holy men" have called for her head, the murderous idolaters who follow them are willing to follow their order, and the government of the United States of America is unwilling to do anything to protect one of their own citizens who has committed no crime whatsoever. In fact, the United States of America, through our state department, seems to be doing everything it can to validate the twisted and evil beliefs of Mohammadans around the globe. How else can you explain the apologetic stance taken over "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" and the official "great job, guys!" that was sent to Pakistan when they blocked web access to their nation around May 20, 2010?

The sick freaks who claim to be Muslims, and who honor The Prophet Mohammed (may piss be upon him) above even Allah himself, have destroyed Molly Norris. They have silenced her, completely and utterly. They might as well have killed her. And all the magazine that used to print her cartoon has to say about it is "we wish her the best."

You can read what will probably be one of the very few acknowledgement of complete and utter capitulation by the American media to terrorists, as Seattle Weekly editor Mark D. Fefer offers good-byes and so-longs to one of their victims.

I'd be surprised if any other media outlet even has that much to say, because they are too busy making excuses and offering justifications for the terrorists. And because they believe that if they bow to the terrorists, they will make them go away... like Fefer, they suffer under the delusion that appeasement will do anything but spur the madmen on.

If I had enough cartoons, EVERY DAY would be "Draw Mohammed Day" from here on in. This can't be allowed to happen. It shouldn't be allowed to happen to anyone, especially someone who didn't even DRAW the syphilitic pedophile known as The Prophet Mohammed (may piss be upon him).

Friday, September 3, 2010

Another Muslim "holy man" calling for murder

Here's the words of Imam Feiz Muhammed, calling for the beheading of Dutch politician Geert Wilders. Wilders is a bit of a tool, but that is not justification for calls for him to be murdered. (Of course, calling for beheadings isn't something unusual for this psycho.
Remind me again why assholes like Feiz Muhammad deserve any respect whatsoever?)



Here's a a link to some more background on this blood-thirsty Muslim freak from Australia. You can read more of his own words while there.

Fatwa: Australian Imam Urges Muslims to Behead Geert Wilders

Oh yeah, before I forget... here's a little mockery of the Prophet Mohammed (may peas be upon him):

(An early entry in the long-running Jesus and Mo comic strip.)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Terrorist wanna-be appears in court

Zachary Chesser, who prefers to be called Abu Talhah (or simply "daddy") when forcing sex on his ugly wife, is the creator of the group behind this blog. He is also under arrest, and he had a court appearance today relating to charges that he provided material support to Islamic terrorists.

Chesser requested that an attorney be appointed to him, and his detention hearing was continued until this coming Monday.

Federal public defender Michael Nachmanoff was appointed to represent Chesser, along with Brian Mizer, a former Navy officer who represented Osama bin Laden's one-time driver Salim Hamdan in a military trial at Guantanamo Bay in 2008.

It says a lot about Americans that we don't just shoot scum like this, but we actually will support legal counsel for them through out tax dollars. Chesser, after all, proudly posted videos of himself and his fellow terrorist wanna-bes advocating the violent overthrow of the United States government and the murder of US citizens.



Interestingly, as of this writing, there has yet to be any comment on the RevolutionMuslim blog about Chesser's arrest. Maybe his little playmates are too busy pissing themselves in fear over they too will get to know the gentle embrace of a jail-house rapist to comment? Or maybe they are showing the world that they value Chesser about as much has he should be valued?

You can read about little Zachy Chesser's court appearance, as well as about some FBI concerns about like-minded jackasses, here.

While I wish nothing but the worst upon Zachary Chesser, I still feel a small amount of gratitude toward him.

Without Zachary Chesser, there ever would have been an "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day." Molly Norris gets all the blame (and death threats from the zoophiles and pederasts of al-Qaeda), but it is actually Chesser who should be credited with the creation of what will (inshallah, bismallah, bim-salla-bim) become an ANNUAL event.

Without Zach Chesser issuing an insipid death threat at Matt Stone and Trey Parker it never would have occurred to anyone to even joke about plastering the web with images of the Prophet Mohammed (may peat be upon him). So, in a show of gratitude, I am reposting the cartoon that I created for that day.


If anyone reading this knows Zacky personally, I hope you'll print it out and send it to him. Maybe it will comfort him to know that someone out here appreciates his efforts. I may hate everything he believes in and stands for, I may wish him nothing but suffering and horrible infections in his brutalized anus (INSHALLAH!)... but I can still say "thank you" to him for the greatness of "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day."

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Moron Who Threatened "South Park"
Creators Arrested

ATTENTION LARGE JAIL-HOUSE RAPISTS--BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS MAN-CHILD:

Terrorist wanna-be, and one of the prime instigators of "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day," Zachary Chesser (aka Abu Talhah Al-Amrikee), told an FBI agent all about how he wanted to run off to Africa and join up with REAL terrorists. And, brave Lion of Islam that he is, he was hoping to use his baby son to get easily through security. (I'm actually surprised that this loser ever got to first base with anything remotely female or human. Either the mother is so hideous that the world is blessed by the fact she hides behind a burka... or some other wanna-be terrorist knocked her up.)

I hope this piece offal gets sent to prison for a very, very long time. I hope he gets a roommate named Mo, who insists on being called Allah while givin' it to Zach, doggie-style.

Hey, wouldn't it be nice if, after being sent away, he is martyred while in prison? That would be a win-win for everyone!

For all the details, visit smokinggun.com, or a shorter version at The Jawa Report.

This is one court case I'll be following with great glee.

Although... I suppose I should be a little grateful to Zach. Without him, there never would have been "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day."

Thursday, July 15, 2010

A Muslim I can respect

Ever since the Danish Cartoon Riots in 2005, I've been looking for just one Muslim who would state what idiocy it is to get bent out of shape over cartoons, not to mention how vile it is to try to force your beliefs on others through violence and threats of violence, without making excuses for those engaging in the violence and heaping condemnation upon them.

Until now, I've had no luck. Even if condemnation of the violence was offered, it was always followed by some version of "but they're justified and those those dirty-minded creatives who don't tremble at the feet of our God, Mohammed, deserve whatever comes to them."

I always suspected there was a decent Muslim thinker out there, but my Google-Fu is weak, so I never did find them.

Well, today, while trying to research something completely unrelated to Islam, Muslims, or cartoons, I stumbled upon that One Righteous Thinker! She posts to YouTube, and here are the relevant clips.

First, she put up this video addressing artists taking part in "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day" on May 21.


She followed up with this video on May 22 that was addressed to Muslims who decide to act out whenever they see a cartoon they think is of Mohammed.


She concludes with this video (also from May 22).


As rational and intelligent as this young lady seems--and she is someone I can respect, even if I happily accept that she will never have any respect for me--she probably doesn't realize that I and many like me hold freedom of expression every bit as sacred as she holds Mohammed.

Muslims (Christians, Jews, Neo-Pagans, whatever) are welcome to worship whoever and whatever they want. They are are welcome to worship however and whatever they want, so long as they don't try to violently force those beliefs on others.

Monday, July 12, 2010

'Draw Muhammad' artist placed on hit list

Remember "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day"? The world-wide event intended to stand up to psychotic Muslims who want to murder over cartoons? Well, Molly Norris, the lady whose rather harmless joke set the event in motion--and who then disavowed it and has done everything humanly possible to apologize to Muslims for even JOKING about drawing their false idol--is now under a death threat from Muslim terrorists. Read about the latest from the Relgion of Peace:

Comic Riffs - 'Draw Muhammad' artist placed on execution hit list

If there's anything that this Molly Norris news proves, it's that there is NEVER any reason to apologize to these psychos. The best course of action--the ONLY course of action--is to double-down and tell them to go fuck themselves.

And on that note....








For more cartoons featuring Mohammed, visit the Everyone Draw Mohammed blog. (BTW, don't go to what used to be Molly Norris' website. It has been replaced with a page that will try to download a virus to your computer.)

Monday, June 21, 2010

Steve Miller issues demands to American-born
Al-Qaeda spokesperson Adam Gadahn

My demands are presented below, but first are highlights of the latest video from the world's most famous zoophile, Adam Gadahn. It plays after a short ad.





Steve Miller's Demand to Adam Gahdan

Make a video where you shoot yourself in the head. Have your body returned to the United States of America and buried on or near the sheep farm where you committed your first rape. I promise to organize yearly trips for 72 Americans to come and piss on your grave after binging on pork-rinds and beer.


At-a-glance biography of Adam Gadahn

Adam Gadahn was raised on a sheep farm in California where he waged jihad on the virginity of ewes. He later moved to the Pakistan/Afgahnistan border where he could pursue his Muslim faith, sexual practices, and murderous psychotic impulses unfettered and with like-minded individuals as a member of the world's largest association of proud pedophiles, rapists, and zoophiles, Al-Qaeda.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

The last 'Everybody Draw Mohammed' post?

The Big Event is here and gone. The bad actors (like the government of Pakistan) behaved as one could expect, but I hope the larger point got across: Islmofacists won't be able to scare the common American into silence with their threats... or, it would seem, the common Westerner in general.

This thing turned out to be a whole lot bigger than I would have thought. I really did think it would peter out rather than build and build toward May 20. I guess I'm not the only one who is pissed off at the say a handful of twisted morons can make governments and corprations snap to because they make threats.

There has been a lot of talk about the "good Muslim" and the "peaceloving Muslim" and the "moderate Muslim" who was offended by these cartoons. Well, I hope that Muslim got the message that I am equally offended by his allowing those who associte with him to bully and intimidate the people they don't agree with.

I still question the notion that the "good Muslim" and the "peaceloving Muslim" and the "moderate Muslim" have any influence whatsover where it counts in Islam, however. And my conclusion is strenghtened by this flim clip. It is the full film from the fantatics disrupting Lars Vilks lecture. (I agree that the film clip he present3ed was offensive. *I* was offended, and I have only slightly more respect for Mohammed than I have for Adolf Hitler. It wasn't pornographic--that's more of the usual Muslim exaggerations and lies--but it was a bit much.)

However, I think I did spot a couple of those "good" and "peaceloving Muslims" is the crowd of "protesters," and that's why I'm posting this clip. There's one guy in a white shirt and cap who looks very uncomfortable as his fellow "protesters" go ape-shit around him. He can even be seen shaking his head and looking disgusted at more than one occassion. Then there's the guy who talks a couple of his stupider cohorts to refrain from provoking and attacking the police.



If those two had been the majority of the "protesters," I doubt I would have felt the need to take part in "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day," because there wouldn't even have been a need for such an event.

But, until such time as the Muslims grow up and/or stop behaving like it's 1934 and they're members of the Nazi Party, then there will be more such events by those who refuse to be cowed by their threats and outbursts. Because every educated person knows exactly where we'll end up if we do.