The University of California at Berkeley, in a show of support for the first amendment right of free speech, has shown fortitude in its refusal to cave to strong-arm pressure from Muslim student groups, by reversing a decision to disinvite Bill Maher as commencement ceremony speaker in December.
CAIR–– The San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas-linked CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) tonight expressed disappointment at the decision of the UC Berkeley administration to override the rescission of an invitation to Bill Maher by the student group that selects speakers for the university’s commencement ceremonies.
The original invitation to Maher had sparked controversy and calls for him to be dropped as a speaker because of his history of anti-Islam comments.
“We are disappointed by the university’s decision to disrespect students by casting aside the long-standing process for selecting commencement speakers and instead imposing its own will,” said CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo. “While Mr. Maher has the right to speak whenever and wherever he likes, he does not have the right to have his hate-filled views honored and tacitly endorsed by a prestigious university.”
UC Berkeley statement on commencement speaker
For many years it has been the responsibility of UC Berkeley undergraduates, through a committee known as the “Californians,” to select speakers for the university’s commencement ceremonies. In August the “Californians” chose Bill Maher as the speaker for the December commencement ceremony. However, last night the “Californians” reconvened without administration participation and came to a decision that the invitation should be rescinded.
The UC Berkeley administration cannot and will not accept this decision, which appears to have been based solely on Mr. Maher’s opinions and beliefs, which he conveyed through constitutionally protected speech. For that reason Chancellor Dirks has decided that the invitation will stand, and he looks forward to welcoming Mr. Maher to the Berkeley campus. It should be noted that this decision does not constitute an endorsement of any of Mr. Maher’s prior statements: indeed, the administration’s position on Mr. Maher’s opinions and perspectives is irrelevant in this context, since we fully respect and support his right to express them. More broadly, this university has not in the past and will not in the future shy away from hosting speakers who some deem provocative.
A recent interview on MSNBC about this issue:
Susan K says
Only words he keeps repeating are ‘hate’ and ‘bigot’.
burkasrugly says
Bonni,
Have you seen this one?
BareNakedIslam says
Thanks, I’m posting that one.
burkasrugly says
Thanks! I saw it and commented.
Chris says
They use our PC nonsense against us.
The left has signed a suicide pact for these monsters. I want no part of it.
Pray Hard says
Islam, the “religion” of knee-jerk, permanent butt hurt.
Pray Hard says
When is CAIR ‘not’ livid about something?
Anyone here old enough to remember when Berkeley was supposedly the bastion of free speech in America? At least, so far, the university has overridden the Muslims. They’ll probably cave in, however.
BareNakedIslam says
Never, they live in a perpetual state of outrage.
NewCrusade09 says
Although to be honest I am a little upset that UC Berkeley gave Maher a pass to speak because he is leftist also and they would NEVER do that to someone who is on the other side of the political aisle, we can’t afford to shake off any allies in the war against Islam! As I’ve said before, Maher may be a big leftist but even a broken clock is right twice a day and Islam is ONE matter that Maher has common sense on.
cat says
All support for Bill M., dougie is a lying muslum.
BareNakedIslam says
cat, “lying Muslim” is redundant.
NMS says
How about an image with the hashtag #IslamIShatespeech?
“About sixty-one percent of the contents of the Koran are found to speak ill of the unbelievers or call for their violent conquest; at best only 2.6 percent of the verses of the Koran are noted to show goodwill toward humanity. About seventy-five percent of Muhammad’s biography (Sira) consists of jihad waged on unbelievers.”
Nancyelizabeth Green says
You know maher has a fatwah on him. I never cared 4 him, but I applaud his courage, and u.c. berkeley!
dragonfFIRE01 says
good news about time
Geo says
I’m well-aware, BNI, thanks. They’ve been following folks like Robert Spencer, Pamelas Geller, Daniel Pipes (and many others) trying to silence them for YEARS. And, too often, the dhimmies cave. The truth–and our RIGHT to speak it–muslims HATE that–and HATE us for it. Which is just one reason–and there are so many–why I despise them and want them OUT OF HERE. ALL of them…
BareNakedIslam says
CAIR got BNI shut down 3 times.
RealFreedomFighter says
There they go oppressing our freedom of speech again.
Maria José says
Spanish Intelligence Intercepts Plot to Weaponise Ebola
Spanish intelligence has intercepted messages passed between jihadists online discussing the weaponisation of the deadly Ebola virus for use against the West, while a blackmailer in Prague has threatened to unleash the virus unless the Czech Republic pay him one million bitcoin, a volume of online currency worth over £200 million.
The national secretary of state for security in giving evidence to the Spanish Senate revealed online jihad propagandists had issued an edict to followers to kill Westerners by any means possible.
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/10/30/Ebola-Weaponisation-Spain-Blackmail-Prague
keith mahone(aka Charles Martel) says
The audacity of Ibrahim Hooper’s taquiyaa lies is breath-taking. So let me get this straight: This Muslim asshole does not want someone’s “hate-filled ideas endorsed” by having someone who rejects Islam speak to a group of students on an American college campus?
And yet, this same hypocritical Muslim asshole wants the clearly hate-filled ideas of Islam endorsed everywhere, such that if they prevailed, there could be nothing like Western education or colleges to begin with and hate-filled ideas would prevail over every alternative.
So, according to Hooper: Being an anti-free speech, anti-freedom-of-conscience, anti-democratic, anti-women’s rights, anti-freedom in general, torturer, murderer, rapist, pedophile, plunderer, racist, bigot and warmonger (in the very image of Mohammed) is not the least bit offensive – but speaking out against all this is insufferably offensive.
So basically rejecting a hate-filled religion and its hate-filled practices is hateful. All I can say is – wow! That is one convoluted set of ideas right there.
If Hooper is serious about rejecting hate and bigotry he would reject Islam. He is quite clearly talking out of his ass and has zero credibility with anyone who understands what he’s attacking and why, what he’s defending and why. And how he does this just takes the cake.
Hooper’s rhetoric is the moral and logical equivalent of a committed rapist who openly, zealously defends rapists everywhere, shouting down someone who dares to speak out against rape, then raping her in front of everyone in order to get her to shut up, then brazenly denying he raped her, denying that he is a rapist at all, then calling his victim a rapist instead, insisting she be punished for raping him and inciting others to commit rape.
This is classic taquiyya at its finest. You pretend your victim is victimizing you.
Peter35 says
Your second last paragraph encapsulates perfectly the inverted, twisted mindset of the cult of islam.
That anyone takes hooper and his insane band of islamic ‘goat bangers’ (Gutfeld) seriously is just scandalous.
I would prescribe a public flogging for all of them followed by deportation to the islamic hell hole of their choice.
Hadenoughalready says
Well said!
Devil-Islam says
TRUTH is Not Hate Speech! Islam will fall if the real truth is realized in America and in the world of Death cause Directly by Muslim teaching in there evil devil bible!
Jolly Roger is my black flag says
Now Bill can see that the reason for that tolerance in the west was Christianity itself. The golden rule never went to that part of the world Bill Maher Good luck.
harry jones says
What a lovely little exchange that 9:48 minute video is! Hooper saying that Islam is peaceful and Muslim men are respectful towards women…hahahahahahahahahah…sorry Hammy, but actions speak much louder than words in your case and your so called “religion”. It cracks me up that a liberal like Maher has seen the light about Islam. It’s driving people like Hooper crazy. I hope Bill gets some serious security around his person in December. Both before and after he speaks as well as when speaking.
dannyboy88 says
CAIR is a hate group of a large number of Islamist, they have way too much money and have way to much power which should be taken away. The future of America does not belong to those that slander the Constitution of the United States. In closing, the argument by CAIR to not honor someone bigoted and racist is the reason Islam must be banned from America. Why honor and endorse mohammed…
RealFreedomFighter says
CAIR encouraged students to interrupt several Israel-supporting speakers at other UCs with hate filled protest. They should ask themselves who the real bigots are.
Cancerous Islam says
Who would have thought that a LEFTIST MORON like Maher would by America’s savior? Go figure…..
Geo says
“While Mr. Maher has the right to speak whenever and wherever he likes, he does not have the right to have his hate-filled views honored and tacitly endorsed by a prestigious university.”
Oh, is that right, muslim Wally Billoo? Well, why don’t you just tell us why not, then? Hmmmm?
I’m always amused by MUSLIMS lecturing US about “rights.” Because, when it comes to rights, freedoms, liberties…muslims are the experts! We’re so lucky to have them here to set us straight on these fundamentals of our society.
Yeah, like we’re lucky to get a flat tire on the freeway in rush-hour…
BareNakedIslam says
Geo, muslims in America always claims to support free speech except when that speech is about Islam. They try to shut down EVERY speaker whom they know is anti-Islam.
Peter35 says
Bonni, and you just know they will be there in force to scream down anything Maher says!
Let’s hope they have a moderator who takes no crap from the mudslimes, and throws them out the moment they start.
BareNakedIslam says
Maher can handle himself but I hope the security guards eject/arrest the protesters who will be out in force.
Arjay says
Maher can continue to call MoHAMmedans on the carpet for the violence and destruction Islam causes! I think its great when he does that!
“Values” UCB stands for? What? Denying education, suffrage and equal rights in a courtroom for women? Stating a woman can only be raped if there are multiple male witnesses… or forcing a woman (or sometimes a little girl) to marry their rapist? Child marriage? Institutionalized pedophilia against boys and girls?
The beatings, rapes, imprisonment and public executions of lesbians, gays and transgendered? The beatings, rapes, imprisonment and public executions of Hindus? The beatings, rapes, imprisonment and public executions of atheists and agnostics? The enslavement (actual BUY, SELL AND OWN human beings) of black African Christians and Pagans/Animists?
The torching of libraries and churches. The destruction of historic and archaeological sites; as well as Buddhist Temples and houses of worship for Sikhs and Hindus too… The mass genocides whether it was Arabian Jews and Pagans of 1400 years ago to the Yazidi, Kurds and Coptics of today…
The brutal treatment of animals- halal slaughter, the belief that wildlife is Zionist “spies”, the overall daily brutal treatment of animals (such as dogs) and beastiality that takes place continually and all over the Islamic world.
The rocket attacks on Israel, world-wide anti-Semitism, massacres of Christians, beheadings of Buddhist monks and nuns, the suppression of the press and freedom of speech, shutting down music competitions and banning most music, art and literature… the war against toys (kites, teddy bears, lego sets, Barbie dolls)…
The hell-holes of Darfur, Somalia and southern Thailand…
Making non-Muslim children eat in toilet stalls in Islamic nations… and denying non Muslim children food and water in European nations during Ramadan…
And on and on and on….
So, UC Berkeley… are these the “values” you college wants to promote?
Ray says
The reversal wasn’t done for FREE SPEECH, it was done because of bad publicity for the school.
BareNakedIslam says
No, it wasn’t. The school was not getting bad publicity from the left. Most of the left, at least in the media, wanted Maher cancelled as well.
FedUp Brit 77 says
No doubt the “moderate”muslims will be so outraged at this slander of islam that there may be a danger of them transforming into a “radical”(Jeckyll and Hyde style)! Once in this state the “radical” will be compelled to riot and burn property. Using powers only available to a “radical” spontaneous “Beheading” signs will appear as if by magic! Clearly to prevent this Maher should not be allowed to speak at the meeting.
If you don’t want to be bitten by a rabid animal you don’t ask it for mercy, but simply don’t anger it in any way! The animal may be angered by the fact that you are alive and if that is so then it is your fault and you should placate the beast by killing yourself! (sarcasm)
BareNakedIslam says
I predict that Maher is not planning to talk about Islam in his speech, but if muslims try to disrupt his speech, which they usually do, then he will address the problem.
American says
I can’t stand to hear Hooper talk; it makes my skin crawl – I have to turn it off.
BareNakedIslam says
I should get combat pay for having to listen to him.
Hadenoughalready says
Indeed you should.Your eyes and ears must bleed on a daily basis…
Frank says
Bill, please don’t apologize. You are right on with your opinion on this.
BareNakedIslam says
He never has apologized.
No Quarter says
He never does. You go Bill !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mohammed Wazza Pedophile says
Can’t handle the truth, so spits the dummy & throws his skirt over his head!
How the moslem scum must hate the 1st Amendment!
westwindsfarmsllc says
They (CAIR)don’t care who they get to talk about hatred just not them….
john Daniel. says
Looking at the ….
“Bill Maher is a blatant bigot and racist who has no respect for the values UC Berkely Students and Administration stand for ….”
(crap) Petition.
Each and every individual who signed “The (crap) Petition” are the Blatant Bigots and Racist.
It is just the usual same olde “OPPOSITE OF THE TRUTH” game.
So the usual Muhammadans & Muhammadan Lovers – “3825” OFF!
Non-Muhammadans – STOP TOLERATING THE INTOLERANT INTOLERABLE & VILE MALEVOLENT MUHAMMADAN
Segregate each and every Muhammadan from Civilised non-Muhammadan Society – for the Muhammadans lifetime !
(for the life of the Civilised non-Muhammadans)
Hadenoughalready says
I’ll give credit where credit is due – Good for UC Berkeley! While I disagree with most of what they do or say, this WAS the right decision.
Free Speech IS a “Right” and no one can take that away. CAIR can go and pound sand -perhaps somewhere in the Sahara….
Constantine says
” … indeed, the administration’s position on Mr. Maher’s opinions and perspectives is irrelevant in this context, since we fully respect and support his right to express them.”
A university actually acting like a place of varied voices and opinions, of free speech? Now that’s a pleasant change! Way to go UC Berkeley.
Josh says
The real bigots are non-Muslims who support Islam.
I hope they practice Sharia law at their home. Maybe if they weren’t so ignorant to the real ways of Islam they wouldn’t support it.
No Quarter says
Josh, You are right on. In my city and University there are some who dress the islam part and spout islam crap. They are mostly young women ( I could never figure this one) and this is all fine and dandy for them NOW. If it ever came down to it and they had to live the horror of islam for real, they would never leave the house let alone get an education. They are posers and fools! When the elevator doors open I get off if they get on.
Lincoln Applegate Hahn says
It would be hard to ignore …. the evil that is Islam …. after all the fuss about his invite …. this could be a cathartic boiling hot enema …. for Billy Boy, UC Berkeley and the whole of Liberal Pukedom …. I hope Maher seizes the opportunity …. rises to the occasion …. and lets them have it …. right in the face ! Monedas 1929 Comedy Jihad Don’t Need No Blue Dress World Tour
MissPiggy says
is there any Change.org petition to allow him to speak ? I will sign that.
BareNakedIslam says
He IS being allowed to speak.
" MUZZO-LINI says
At last, a university with the courage to stand up for free speech and thoroughly stick it to the forces of darkness!! Let’s hope that all other colleges are watching this closely.
UC Berkeley’s statement in defence of free speech is truly outstanding; we need to get a template made from it so we can send it to other Uni’s for the future.
So, as someone much less polite than me would say: ” Up yours, CAIR!!
And as for you, Dougie Hooper , please just go away and leave us in peace, and never show your face again, we’d benefit a lot from both.
Go, Bill!!
I hope someone will be able to get a video or a transcript of his speech. Should be really interesting!
BareNakedIslam says
Muzz, it was hard to get my fingers to type something positive about Berkeley. First time ever. LOL
kaffir geoff says
I heard the only reason that they allowed Maher to speak is because he promised to recite the shahada on stage.
BareNakedIslam says
Yeah, that’ll be the day.
Reynard says
Dung Hooper belongs in an insane asylum.
" MUZZO-LINI says
Dung Hooper , tee hee!! Actually this is being unfair to dung everywhere!
Also, for many people their true character actually shows in their faces . This is particularly noticeable with Dungie, he looks exactly like what he is ; an evil, duplicitous lying bastard.
I hope the TV channels refrain from showing his face until all children are safely tucked up in bed, he’d scare the hell out of them!!
masseyfergy68m says
Why was bill maher not a bigot and a racist when he was insulting christians?? Now its islam that the truth is being told about he’s a racist??? What fecking race is pisslam??
Jolly Roger is my black flag says
I am a Christian and I don’t care what Bill Maher says about me. It’s fine, I just don’t watch. This t.v. host is retarded. Arab is not a race and neither is Islam. So putting the words don’t date a Black man in there doesn’t equate. Arabic is a language and Islam is an ideology.
I don’t even care if idiots do a black mass. AS long as they don’t steal Catholic stuff to do it, they can do any dumb thing they want. And that Boys and Girls is why there is no freedom of anything in that part of the world, because it’s all based on a totalitarian ideology called Islam
RealFreedomFighter says
I noticed that too about the video host. She kept defending Hooper. What a strange form of alliances, with liberals against liberals. SMH
BareNakedIslam says
She’s a far left POS, they all support the terrorists.
kristiann1 says
Haha CAIR NAZIS-TERRORISTS!! Druggie Hooper is Pathetic Pathological LIAR!!
lordLord says
does maher gonna speak about islam or something?
if not i dont really get why all the fuss?
plus it is a public university not a private corrupted filth like harvard.
so Berkeley gets respect.
masseyfergy68 says
Shitraham hooper SNAKE LIAR MUSLIM SCUM
Guillaume says
Excellent! And this is the way it should be, don’t give in to these terrorist-sympathisers. Maher expresses his concerns about islam perfectly. They should be glad Richard Dawkins or Sam Harris isn’t invited… What if Christopher Hitchens still lived………
islam deserves a beating and maher is a fine speaker to deliver it.
masseyfergy68 says
Once again the race card comes out what “race” is islam????