Rise

1. America's Judeo-Christian Foundations Are Under Attack.

If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.

Eroding values. The author, a Lebanese refugee, highlights America's founding on Judeo-Christian values like freedom, family, faith, and fortitude, which inspired her dream of a safe, prosperous land. However, she warns that these foundational principles are eroding, leaving the nation vulnerable to internal collapse, much like the Roman Empire. This internal decay, rather than external military might, poses the gravest threat to America's survival.

Divided nation. Post-9/11 unity has dissolved, replaced by deep divisions fueled by a "radical Left" determined to dismantle America's foundations. Symbols of national pride, such as the American flag, are now deemed "hate symbols" on college campuses, and patriotic gestures like kneeling during the national anthem are met with disrespect. This deliberate erosion of shared values creates a fractured society, ripe for exploitation by those who seek its downfall.

Call to action. The author emphasizes that recognizing and confronting this internal "evil" is a shared responsibility. She argues that if Americans fail to defend their core values, the nation faces disaster. The book serves as a rallying cry for concerned citizens to understand these threats and actively work to restore America's exceptional identity as a "shining city on a hill."

2. The "War on Terror" Is Failing Due to Political Correctness.

Although acts of terrorism have been carried out in the name of virtually every religion, it is not Buddhist terrorism, Jewish terrorism, Christian terrorism, or Hindu terrorism that is threatening peaceful civilization, but Islamic terrorism.

Ineffective strategy. Despite nearly two decades and trillions of dollars spent on the "war on terror," America is no safer, largely due to political correctness preventing the accurate identification of the enemy. Islamic terror groups like Boko Haram, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Ansar al-Sharia, Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS are proliferating globally, all united by a radical ideology. The Obama administration, for instance, downplayed threats and blamed the Benghazi attack on an "internet video."

Financial waste. The financial cost of these wars is staggering, totaling over $5.6 trillion by 2018, with an average taxpayer burden of $23,386. This massive spending has not yielded increased safety, and future interest on borrowed funds will add trillions more to the national debt, enslaving future generations. Furthermore, funds are often misallocated, including foreign aid to countries like Pakistan, which harbor anti-American sentiments.

Security failures. Domestic security agencies like the TSA exhibit a 95% failure rate in detecting weapons, while the FBI, under political pressure, purged counter-terrorism training manuals of references to "jihad" or "Islamic terrorism." This willful ignorance has had deadly consequences, as seen in cases like the Boston Marathon bombing and the Fort Hood shooting, where prior warnings were ignored. The author argues that prioritizing "feelings" over safety endangers American lives.

3. The Myth of the "Peaceful Majority" Masks a Widespread Radical Threat.

So, for all our powers of reason and us talking about moderate and peaceful Muslims, I’m glad you’re here, but where are the others speaking out?

Historical irrelevance. The author argues that the concept of a "peaceful Muslim majority" is irrelevant when a significant radical minority is dedicated to destruction. Historically, peaceful majorities in Nazi Germany, Russia, China, and Japan did not prevent atrocities committed by radical factions. Similarly, 19 hijackers brought America to its knees on 9/11, despite millions of peaceful Muslims in the US.

Statistical evidence. Polling data from Pew Research and other sources reveal alarming levels of radical views among Muslims worldwide:

• 70% of Indonesian Muslims blame the US/Israel for 9/11.
• 72% of Indonesians and 86% of Malaysians believe Sharia should be law.
• 70% of Egyptian Muslims have positive/mixed feelings about Osama bin Laden.
• 40% of Pakistanis support honor killings; 89% believe in stoning for adultery.
• 52% of Palestinians support suicide bombings against Israelis.
• 16% of French Muslims and 19% of American Muslims (half a million individuals) hold favorable views toward violence or al Qaeda.
• 51% of US Muslims prefer Sharia law.

Dangerous deflection. These statistics contradict the "99.9% peaceful" narrative perpetuated by figures like Barack Obama. The author asserts that "Islamophobia" is a deceptive tactic used by the radical Islamic lobby and media to silence truth-tellers and frame Muslims as victims, rather than addressing the widespread problem of radicalization. This misinformation campaign is not only wrong but dangerous, hindering efforts to combat a growing global threat.

4. The Internet Has Become a Weapon for Jihadist Indoctrination.

Although al-Awlaki perfected the art of utilizing the internet to spread radical Islamic propaganda, Junaid Hussain took it to a whole different stratosphere.

Borderless radicalization. The internet has revolutionized jihadist recruitment and organization, transcending geographical and cultural barriers. No longer confined to physical training camps, individuals can be radicalized online, absorbing extremist ideologies and even receiving instructions for attacks. This digital transformation has eliminated the traditional geographic advantage Western countries once held.

Sophisticated propaganda. Figures like Anwar al-Awlaki, al Qaeda's English-speaking mouthpiece, and Junaid Hussain, ISIS's internet mastermind, have weaponized social media and online platforms. Hussain, a British hacker, created ISIS's "Cyber Caliphate," publishing gruesome videos, bomb-making instructions, and even "kill lists" of US military personnel. ISIS's propaganda is sophisticated, using images of kittens and jokes to make jihad appear "fun" and appealing to impressionable Westerners.

Western vulnerability. The breakdown of the Western family unit and a spiritual void create fertile ground for online radicalization. ISIS recruits "Lionesses of Allah" to bear "cubs" (future soldiers) who are trained from childhood to kill non-believers. Tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are criticized for political bias, silencing conservatives while failing to effectively combat jihadist propaganda, allowing thousands of ISIS fighters to return to Western countries after online radicalization.

5. Unvetted Immigration Is Fundamentally Transforming Western Civilization.

America is a nation of citizens who welcome immigrants that come in legally and assimilate to benefit those already living here.

Eroding national identity. The author argues that America is a nation of citizens, not merely immigrants, and that legal immigration should prioritize assimilation and benefit existing citizens. However, the 1965 Immigration Act, by removing national quotas and prioritizing family reunification ("chain migration"), initiated a "fundamental transformation" of America's demographic and cultural landscape. This policy, driven by political motives, has led to a massive influx of non-Western immigrants with little regard for assimilation.

Community impact. This unchecked immigration has transformed American communities, with many citizens no longer recognizing their hometowns. Examples include:

• Lackawanna, NY: Home to the "Lackawanna Six" (bin Laden-trained jihadists), now experiences Islamic calls to prayer and depreciated home values.
• "Little Mogadishu" in Minnesota: A large Somali population with high unemployment, welfare dependence, and crime rates, including sex trafficking.
• "Eurabia": European cities facing cultural clashes, economic strain, and public health risks (e.g., "multicultural toilets" in Germany, surge in infectious diseases).

Systemic flaws. The refugee resettlement program, in particular, is criticized as a "smokescreen" for unvetted entry. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), influenced by the OIC, selects 95% of refugees, many lacking verifiable identification. "Nonprofit" agencies profit from resettlement, incentivizing more refugees, who often remain dependent on welfare programs. This system, the author contends, prioritizes foreign interests over American citizens' safety, culture, and economic well-being.

6. Vulnerable Populations Are Targeted by Islamic Extremism in the West.

In the West rape is a crime. In the Islamic world rape is a punishment.

Women as targets. Western civilization, rooted in Judeo-Christian values, uniquely elevates women, contrasting sharply with Islamic cultures where women are often treated as property. The author highlights a "real war on women" in the West, fueled by unvetted immigration, manifesting in:

• Human trafficking: 96% of victims are women and girls.
• Sexual assaults: Over 1,200 women assaulted in German cities on New Year's Eve 2014, half by foreign nationals.
• Rape: In Islamic law, women need four male witnesses to prove rape, otherwise they face punishment for non-marital sex.
• Honor killings: Tina Isa, a 16-year-old American, was brutally murdered by her parents for becoming "Americanized." Thousands of such cases occur in the UK and US annually.
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Over 200 million girls worldwide are victims; 513,000 women/girls in the US are at risk.

Children and homosexuals. Children are also vulnerable, as seen in the case of an Austrian refugee who raped a 10-year-old boy, with the court later overturning his sentence due to "cultural differences." US military personnel have been punished for reporting pedophilia rings involving Afghan police. Homosexuals face beheading and stoning in Sharia-abiding countries, a practice even justified by some Islamic scholars in the West.

Leftist hypocrisy. The author criticizes "feminists" like Linda Sarsour, who, despite advocating for FGM against critics and supporting Sharia, are celebrated by leftist organizations. This "soft bigotry of low expectations" from the Left, coupled with their demonization of Western values, enables barbaric practices to infiltrate and normalize within Western societies.

7. The "Lamestream Media" and Leftist Organizations Act as Enablers of Radical Islam.

The media’s obsessive desire to distract Americans from their humiliating defeat on Election Day in 2017 by chasing a fake Russian collusion story places their blatant bias on full display.

Propaganda machine. The mainstream media is portrayed as a "groupthink" institution, driven by a radical leftist ideology that demonizes Judeo-Christian values and enables radical Islam. News coverage is dictated by a "ladder of oppression," where Islam often takes precedence, leading to the suppression or deceptive reporting of stories that contradict the leftist narrative. This includes ignoring illegal immigrant crimes and fabricating "fake Islamophobia" narratives.

Censorship and bias. The media's bias is evident in:

• Censorship: The BBC edited out "Allah" chants from a terror attack report, and a Swedish woman was fined for criticizing asylum-seekers.
• Fake hate crimes: Numerous instances of Muslim women fabricating hijab attacks were initially amplified by the media, then quietly dropped when proven false.
• Israel-Palestine conflict: Media consistently portrays Israel as the aggressor and Palestinians as victims, ignoring Palestinian terrorism and anti-Semitism.
• Double standards: Christianity is mocked, while Islam is shielded from criticism.

Soros's influence. George Soros, a self-admitted Nazi collaborator, has spent over $48 million funding mainstream media outlets, journalism schools, and "media watchdogs" (e.g., Columbia Journalism Review, Media Matters). This financial influence ensures a consistent leftist narrative and the suppression of dissenting voices. Figures like Christiane Amanpour, with ties to Soros-funded organizations, exemplify this biased journalism.

8. Freedom of Speech Is Being Systematically Erased by the Islamist-Leftist Alliance.

What does it say about a religion if simply characterizing its prophet justifies the murder of another human being?

Weaponizing "Islamophobia." Freedom of speech, a cornerstone of Western civilization, is under assault by the Islamist-leftist coalition. The term "Islamophobia" was strategically coined by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to silence criticism of Islam. The OIC, a coalition of 57 predominantly Muslim nations with poor human rights records, has pushed for "defamation of religions" resolutions at the UN, seeking to criminalize speech offensive to Islam.

Deadly consequences. Unlike other religions, Islam often punishes blasphemy with death. This has led to:

• Fatwas: Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" resulted in a fatwa, death threats, and bombings of bookstores.
• Massacres: Theo van Gogh was assassinated for a film criticizing Islam, and the Charlie Hebdo massacre occurred after cartoons of Muhammad were published.
• Leftist appeasement: Figures like Jimmy Carter blamed Rushdie for provoking violence, demonstrating a "soft bigotry of low expectations" that excuses Islamist brutality.

Regressive Left's role. The "regressive Left" actively participates in this suppression, prioritizing cultural relativism over fundamental freedoms. They attack Christianity and Judaism while defending radical Islam, blaming Western civilization for terrorism. This ideological shift has led to "institutions of higher censorship" on college campuses, where conservative or critical voices are violently suppressed (e.g., Antifa riots against Milo Yiannopoulos at Berkeley), while anti-Semitic and pro-terrorist views are tolerated.

9. American Education Is Being Weaponized for Anti-Western Indoctrination.

If children grow up learning that their country was founded on racism, bigotry, oppression, and genocide, we cannot expect them to fight for the freedoms it gave to them.

Erosion of patriotism. America's younger generations lack patriotism and a fundamental understanding of their nation's heritage, largely due to systematic indoctrination in schools and through youth-focused media. Students are arrested for distributing the Constitution, while figures like Che Guevara and Fidel Castro are romanticized. This constant leftist propaganda promotes racial tribalism, denigrates US history, and pushes socialist and Islamist ideologies.

Professors of hate. Academia has become a hotbed for anti-American and anti-Semitic hatred. Examples include:

• Randa Jarrar (Fresno State): Celebrated Barbara Bush's death, wished demise on her family, and blamed criticism on being an "Arab American Muslim American woman."
• Michael Chikindas (Rutgers): Posted anti-Semitic content, claiming Jews want to "exterminate" Palestinians.
• George Ciccariello-Maher (Drexel): Tweeted "All I Want for Christmas is White Genocide."
  These professors often retain their positions, protected by tenure and a politically biased administration.

Textbook propaganda. Textbooks, heavily influenced by groups like Howard Zinn's communist-inspired "A People's History of the United States," systematically portray America as an evil empire built on oppression. Islamic lobbying groups, such as the Council on Islamic Education (CIE)/Institute on Religion and Civic Values (IRCV), actively edit K-12 textbooks to whitewash violent aspects of Islam and promote a pro-Muslim narrative. This includes:

• Minimizing jihad to an "internal struggle."
• Presenting Islam as the "perfected" and only true faith.
• Requiring students to "become Muslims" for projects, recite Quranic verses, and wear hijabs, while other religions are sidelined or criticized.

10. Citizen Activism Is the Last Defense for Preserving American Values.

Remember, 2 percent of the passionate will always rule 98 percent of the indifferent.

The critical juncture. The nation stands at a crossroads, facing destruction by leftist and Islamist forces or the restoration of its national identity. The author emphasizes that individual actions, or inactions, shape history. Her own activism was born from the trauma of 9/11 and her childhood experience with Islamic terrorism in Lebanon, leading her to found ACT for America.

Power of the passionate. ACT for America, now with nearly a million members, demonstrates the power of grassroots activism in enacting change at local, state, and federal levels. The author urges citizens to become part of the "2 percent of the passionate" who drive change, rather than the indifferent majority. This involves:

• Engaging in education: Monitoring school curricula, challenging biased educators, and joining school boards.
• Lobbying legislators: Attending town halls, asking direct questions, making phone calls (one call represents 1,000 voters), and writing letters to influence policy on issues like immigration reform (e.g., RAISE Act) and designating groups like the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations.
• Media accountability: Writing letters to the editor, pressuring advertisers, and actively engaging on social media to counter false narratives and expose biased organizations like the SPLC and CAIR.
• Local politics: Attending city council meetings, building relationships, and voting in local elections to combat issues like sanctuary cities and the erosion of American values.
• 9/11 Remembrance: Organizing community events and educating younger generations who have no firsthand memory of the attacks.

Preserving the future. The author concludes with a fervent call to action to protect America's Judeo-Christian heritage and ensure future generations enjoy freedoms like free speech, religious liberty, and equal treatment under the law. She asserts that while it may be too late for Europe, America still has a chance to "rise" and fight back against the forces threatening its existence.

Last updated: January 30, 2026