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What happened to the pictures? Exhibit A, Exhibit B
Will they ever come back? Yes and no

Happy (Raging) Kashmir Day!

February 5 marks the day that Pakistan celebrates "Kashmir Day," which we're told is a day in which everyone marches in the streets in "solidarity" with the "freedom fighters" in Kashmir and their quest for "independence."

Activists of Pakistani religious party Jamat-e-Islami hold placards to condemn India and the United States for supporting Indian government, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in Multan, Pakistan. Pakistan observed the 'Kashmir Day, to show solidarity with Indian Kashmiris struggling for their independence. (AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)


Of course, by "freedom fighters," we mean "terrorists."

Oh, and by "independence," we mean "annexation by Pakistan of a non-Muslim-majority territory." In fact, from what I understand from an Indian friend who grew up in Kashmir, it is some of the most fertile land in all of India—Which, of course, explains why the Islamic supremacist rabble in Pakistan feel so compelled to annex it.

With all of that in mind, let the day's festivities (and RAGE!) begin!

Aww shucks, linkage from The Anchoress? Always a pleasure, ma'am! Continue reading »
 

(Friend of) Rage Boy Sighting

There appears to have been a "pro-freedom" protest in Indian-controlled Kashmir over the weekend, the type of event that Rage Boy used to love to attend. And, while Rage Boy is still nowhere to be seen, some of his friends seem to have made the trip this time:

Kashmiri Muslim separatist leaders shout pro-freedom slogans during a protest in Magam, some 25 kilometers (16 miles) north of Srinagar, India, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. Hundreds of people clashed with police Sunday in the Indian portion of Kashmir, hours after burying a 20-year-old man killed by police a day earlier. At least 35 people were injured. (AP Photo/ Dar Yasin)


Those of you who've followed the "Rage Boy" series on this website will hopefully recognize Rage Giant in the picture above. Oh, and some context would probably be in order:—If the caption above left you with the impression that the Indian police forces just go about all of Kashmir, randomly killing Muslims, be sure to check out the following picture, taken during the Muslim riots at which the 20-year-old man was killed:

Kashmiri Muslim villagers set a police vehicle on fire during a protest in Magam 30 km (18 miles) west of Srinagar December 15, 2007. One person was killed and seven others were wounded when police opened fire on hundreds of demonstrators demanding a college in their town, protesters said. Five policemen were also wounded in the clashes. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)


More photos of the original riots, and the subsequent rent-a-mob "pro-freedom" protests, can be found beyond the fold. Continue reading »
 

The Commonality of Murderousness

See if you can catch what all of these pictures have in common.

Protesters chant slogans as they carry a mock coffin during a rally in Beirut January 5, 2007, against the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (LEBANON)


Kashmiri protestors throw stones at Indian police during a protest in Srinagar, January 5, 2007, against the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)


A child holds holds a picture of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein during a protest in Amman January 5, 2007 against his execution. U.S. President George W. Bush said Saddam Hussein could have been hanged in a 'more dignified way' and one his closest Arab allies said on Friday a video of Shi'ite officials taunting him on the gallows was 'barbaric'. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed (JORDAN)


Indian Muslim boys listen to a speaker during a protest against the execution of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in the old quarter of Delhi January 5, 2007. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA)


I've got the big reveal, following the fold! Continue reading »