Did UPS plane(s) secretively bring "refugees" to America from the Middle East?

I don’t know! (Sorry if you were expecting a definitive answer!) The rumor has been going around for months (surely you’ve seen it). My first reaction is to dismiss the story because it would require so many people in-the-know and I can’t believe that they would all stay silent for so long.  Or, since everyone … Continue reading Did UPS plane(s) secretively bring "refugees" to America from the Middle East?

Idaho: Uzbek Refugee Convicted of Terrorism Conspiracy Charge in US

My title is the headline on the AP story from Wednesday reporting that Fazliddin Kurbanov has been convicted in Boise, Idaho on terror charges. It looks like, at a minimum, he will get ten years in the slammer at your expense. You know why I’m featuring the AP’s headline?  Because when Kurbanov was first arrested in 2013 … Continue reading Idaho: Uzbek Refugee Convicted of Terrorism Conspiracy Charge in US

As trial opens for Idaho refugee alleged terrorist, Idaho Statesman reports on refugee program

Twin Falls, Idaho has become a “Pocket of Resistance” (federal government’s term!) to refugee resettlement where citizens are asking questions and expecting answers about the UN/US State Department Refugee Admissions Program. (See all of our coverage on Twin Falls by clicking here.) Although the Statesman reporter is trying really hard to put a positive spin … Continue reading As trial opens for Idaho refugee alleged terrorist, Idaho Statesman reports on refugee program

Idaho: Uzbek refugee facing terror charges will not be in court this week due to security concerns

What the heck? Here (below) is the AP story on the latest on the legal situation facing Uzbek Muslim Fazliddin Kurbanov.  The story starts with the provocative phrase “for security reasons” but never tells us what the security threat is! From the San Francisco Chronicle: BOISE, Idaho (AP) — For security reasons, an Uzbek national … Continue reading Idaho: Uzbek refugee facing terror charges will not be in court this week due to security concerns