The Enemy In Our Midst

[Politruk]

How messed up are you to pull up a 100+ year old Catholic experimental town as if the Pope was burning Protestants and Muslims in an auto da fe? Muslims try to create Shariahtown and you harken back to a failed 19th century village of Germans and Irish?

It's no different. Muslims are not trying to create any "Shariatown."

Controversy:

The announcement of the project sparked controversy and multiple political responses. On February 24, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott publicly expressed opposition to the development, sharing concerns on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).[4] Abbott specifically stated: "To be clear, Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply." The governor's comments were in response to characterizations of the project as a "402-Acre Sharia City" by conservative commentator Amy Mek, though no public statements from the project organizers had overtly referenced implementing Sharia law or creating governance structures separate from existing U.S. laws.[2]

In response to the controversy, Community Capital Partners issued a statement affirming their commitment to comply with the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics, including religion. The developers stated they would not impose "blanket bans on any group of people" but would conduct "thorough individualized assessments of prospective buyers" to ensure alignment with community goals of "safety and security."[2]

Project representative Yasir Qadhi emphasized that EPIC City was not intended to be isolated from the wider community, stating: "We are not forming a cult. We're not forming big barriers between the rest of society. We're going to be giving back to this state and this country, and we're going to be showing what it means to be a Muslim neighborhood."[2] The developers modified language on their website after questions from media, removing text that had indicated sales would be limited to "persons we believe will contribute to the overall makeup of our community."[4]

Local residents expressed concerns primarily related to infrastructure and environmental impacts rather than religious or cultural aspects of the development. Key concerns included increased traffic on narrow rural roads, environmental impacts on local ecosystems and wildlife, prominent construction-related noises and disruption, and additional strain on local resources and services.[4]

In April 2025, Gov. Abbott launched multiple state investigations of EPIC,[6] temporarily halting any construction from going forward. Many in the Islamic community believe these investigations are unfair, politically motivated and based on negative stereotypes of Muslims.[7]

 

[Rightguide]

There is damn sure an effort being made.

Show us the evidence of such a government effort.

 

[wallstreetguy]

It's no different. Muslims are not trying to create any "Shariatown."

Controversy:

The announcement of the project sparked controversy and multiple political responses. On February 24, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott publicly expressed opposition to the development, sharing concerns on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).[4] Abbott specifically stated: "To be clear, Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply." The governor's comments were in response to characterizations of the project as a "402-Acre Sharia City" by conservative commentator Amy Mek, though no public statements from the project organizers had overtly referenced implementing Sharia law or creating governance structures separate from existing U.S. laws.[2]

In response to the controversy, Community Capital Partners issued a statement affirming their commitment to comply with the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in housing based on protected characteristics, including religion. The developers stated they would not impose "blanket bans on any group of people" but would conduct "thorough individualized assessments of prospective buyers" to ensure alignment with community goals of "safety and security."[2]

Project representative Yasir Qadhi emphasized that EPIC City was not intended to be isolated from the wider community, stating: "We are not forming a cult. We're not forming big barriers between the rest of society. We're going to be giving back to this state and this country, and we're going to be showing what it means to be a Muslim neighborhood."[2] The developers modified language on their website after questions from media, removing text that had indicated sales would be limited to "persons we believe will contribute to the overall makeup of our community."[4]

Local residents expressed concerns primarily related to infrastructure and environmental impacts rather than religious or cultural aspects of the development. Key concerns included increased traffic on narrow rural roads, environmental impacts on local ecosystems and wildlife, prominent construction-related noises and disruption, and additional strain on local resources and services.[4]

In April 2025, Gov. Abbott launched multiple state investigations of EPIC,[6] temporarily halting any construction from going forward. Many in the Islamic community believe these investigations are unfair, politically motivated and based on negative stereotypes of Muslims.[7]

1. The developers modified language on their website after questions from media, removing text that had indicated sales would be limited to "persons we believe will contribute to the overall makeup of our community."[4] Uh...
2. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply. The fact that they have to deny no go zones, which are ubiquitous wherever Muslims live in Europe, is telling indeed. "We promise not to gang rape girls after giving them drugs like they do all over Europe" does not inspire patriotic pride.
3. Bragged in Gulf interviews that he was hiring the best lawyers in Texas with Gulf donations:

(Most famous and most expensive attorney in Texas? done!)
4. Not that having Muslims run things in the US is always a bad thing:

4a.

4b.

Maybe we should support this! Could be like in Uganda where Muslims backed evangelicals in outlawing gays. Maybe that is your end game after all...

 

[Politruk]

The fact that they have to deny no go zones, which are ubiquitous wherever Muslims live in Europe

No, they're not.

 

[wallstreetguy]

No, they're not.

The police chief of Berlin calls you a liar:
https://www.meforum.org/mef-online/europe-is-turning-into-one-big-no-go-zone
You have never been to any European city where the indigenous drivers and tour guides and hotel folks and work colleagues tell you to never ever ever go to certain neighborhoods. Please, don't lie about something so easily proven. I know the view from your basement in Whitelandia/Bay Area/Cambridge or wherever you are is not great, leave the international to those who actually have been there.
PS- plenty of no-go zones in the US. They are where whites are a minority.

 

[Politruk]

PS- plenty of no-go zones in the US. They are where whites are a minority.

Those are not no-go zones.

United States:

Some conservative American political figures, including Tony Perkins and Jim Newberger, have falsely claimed that some communities within the United States are either governed by Sharia law[78][79] or are Muslim-controlled no-go zones.[80][81][41]

Some occupation protests in the U.S. connected with the George Floyd protests have been described as exclusionary zones. In Seattle in June 2020, the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone was established as a "No Cop Co-op."[82] In Minneapolis, the George Floyd Square occupied protest persisted for over a year, until June 20, 2021, and was described as "a police free zone."[83][84][85]

 

[wallstreetguy]

Those are not no-go zones.

I encourage you very strongly to find out, white boi.
PS- I like how you ignore 90% of my points on each reply. Hilarious.

 

[Politruk]

Show us the evidence of such a government effort.

This.

Based on this thread, it now appears that what we need a whole lot more is a task force to eradicate anti-Muslim bias.

 

[Politruk]

The police chief of Berlin calls you a liar:
https://www.meforum.org/mef-online/europe-is-turning-into-one-big-no-go-zone

Not in Germany, there aren't.

 

[cowboyup6977]

This.

Based on this thread, it now appears that what we need a whole lot more is a task force to eradicate anti-Muslim bias.

There’s an easy way
Send everyone of them back to where they come from

 

[Rotadom]

There’s an easy way
Send everyone of them back to where they come from

Sending Mexicans to El Salvador is what your fascist regime is doing right now, jeenyus.

 

[cowboyup6977]

If they are in my country illegally
I really don’t give a damn where they send them
Just get rid of them

 

[Rightguide]

This.

Based on this thread, it now appears that what we need a whole lot more is a task force to eradicate anti-Muslim bias.

That's a proposition for freedom of religion, not a call for theocracy.

 

[Politruk]

That's a proposition for freedom of religion, not a call for theocracy.

No, it isn't. Christians are not being persecuted in the U.S. -- their religious freedom is in no danger at all -- any initiative singling them out as somehow needing protection is a call for theocracy. They seem to think not always getting their way like they used to is "persecution."

 

[Rightguide]

No, it isn't. Christians are not being persecuted in the U.S. -- any initiative singling them out as somehow needing protection is a call for theocracy. They seem to think not always getting their way like they used to is "persecution."

Yes they are, by the left.

 

[Politruk]

If they are in my country illegally

Most Muslims in the U.S. are here legally.

 

[Politruk]

Yes they are, by the left.

That is a lie and you know it. Nobody can ever name an instance. And, no, a bakery being pressured to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding is not persecution.

 

[YDB95]

You're a born liar. It's all you do.

And yet you have never once proven as much in all these years...

The police chief of Berlin calls you a liar:
https://www.meforum.org/mef-online/europe-is-turning-into-one-big-no-go-zone
You have never been to any European city where the indigenous drivers and tour guides and hotel folks and work colleagues tell you to never ever ever go to certain neighborhoods. Please, don't lie about something so easily proven. I know the view from your basement in Whitelandia/Bay Area/Cambridge or wherever you are is not great, leave the international to those who actually have been there.
PS- plenty of no-go zones in the US. They are where whites are a minority.

I've been to Berlin and I'm calling you a liar. Nothing like that ever came up.

 

[Rotadom]

If they are in my country illegally
I really don’t give a damn where they send them
Just get rid of them

Did you see their papers?

 

[Rebel5soul]

And yet you have never once proven as much in all these years...

I've been to Berlin and I'm calling you a liar. Nothing like that ever came up.

You're full of shit. Muslim "no go" zones exist in virtually every western European country, yes, there are exceptions but Germany isn't one of them.

 

[eric_erosfan]

Texas Blocks Construction of Islamic ‘EPIC City.’​

Impact: Multiple investigations launched into EPIC City, including potential violations of constitutional rights and state laws.

IN FULL:​

Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) has announced that all construction on EPIC City, a proposed development near Dallas, Texas, designed exclusively for Muslims, has been halted. Abbott confirmed the decision on Sunday in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating the project is under investigation for potential legal violations.

“Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City,” Abbott stated. “There is no construction taking place. The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. That includes criminal investigations. And, the U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating.”

The planned development, centered around the East Plano Islamic Center, had drawn scrutiny for allegedly intending to impose sharia law on its residents and for reportedly planning to exclude non-Muslims from purchasing or renting property. Critics,have raised concerns about potential constitutional violations. Cornyn is currently facing a primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), with the latter leading in early polls.

“A master-planned ‘community of thousands of Muslims’ could violate the constitutional rights of Jewish and Christian Texans,” Cornyn noted, adding that such a project could discriminate against non-Muslim minorities. He called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate whether the development would provide equal protection under the law for all residents.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2025/05/13/texas-blocks-construction-of-islamic-epic-city/

I'm sure Rob is disappointed.

Maybe they should wait until they do discriminate against other religions before banning something.

 

[Politruk]

You're full of shit. Muslim "no go" zones exist in virtually every western European country, yes, there are exceptions but Germany isn't one of them.

Not in Germany, there aren't.

 

[YDB95]

You're full of shit. Muslim "no go" zones exist in virtually every western European country, yes, there are exceptions but Germany isn't one of them.

I sincerely doubt you've ever been to Europe.

 

[RobDownSouth]

If they are in my country illegally
I really don’t give a damn where they send them
Just get rid of them

How 'bout those Afghan translators? They bravely put their lives on the line for America, and when Trump declared victory and brought the troops home and brought the Afghan translators and their families with them as a token of America's abiding appreciation for their selfless service.

Now, of course, since they are of Arabic descent, they are no longer welcome in the new United White States of America.

 

[eric_erosfan]

How 'bout those Afghan translators? They bravely put their lives on the line for America, and when Trump declared victory and brought the troops home and brought the Afghan translators and their families with them as a token of America's abiding appreciation for their selfless service.

Now, of course, since they are of Arabic descent, they are no longer welcome in the new United White States of America.

We had "Boat People" in our town. They were welcomed with open arms. That was freaking 46 years ago. They would be deported today. Are we regressing?