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| − | '''Anne Bayefesky''' is a Canadian human rights law scholar whose work often appears in right-wing publications including the ''[[Weekly Standard]]'' and the ''[[National Review]]''. In 2010 Bayefsky published an article on the right-wing website, [[Pajama's Media]], where she attempted to establish an "Iranian connection" to the proposed Cordoba Center in New York City.<ref name=EC>Eli Clifont, [http://www.lobelog.com/anne-bayefsky-claims-that-the-cordoba-initiative-is-part-of-an-iranian-plot/ "Anne Bayefsky Claims That The Cordoba Initiative Is Part Of An Iranian Plot"], ''LobeLog,'' 20 August 2010</ref> According to Eli Clifton, "Implied in her article — in which she concludes ominously, “The unanswered questions keep mounting,” — is that the Cordoba Initiative, acting as an Iranian agent, is seeking to bring U.S. enemies — as Bayefsky would no doubt label Iranians — on to the “hallowed ground” of the World Trade Center site."<ref name=EC>Eli Clifont, [http://www.lobelog.com/anne-bayefsky-claims-that-the-cordoba-initiative-is-part-of-an-iranian-plot/ "Anne Bayefsky Claims That The Cordoba Initiative Is Part Of An Iranian Plot"], ''LobeLog,'' 20 August 2010</ref> | + | '''Anne Bayefesky''' is a Canadian human rights law scholar whose work often appears in right-wing publications including the ''[[Weekly Standard]]'' and the ''[[National Review]]''. |
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| + | In May 2010 ex-CIA officer Philip Giraldi named Bayefsky as one among a list of "prominent foreigners" who promote Israeli interests as synonymous with American interests in the US.<ref>Philip Giraldi, [http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/05/12/many-voices-singing-one-song/ "Many Voices Singing One Song"], ''Antiwar.com,'' 13 May 2010</ref> | ||
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| + | In 2010 Bayefsky published an article on the right-wing website, [[Pajama's Media]], where she attempted to establish an "Iranian connection" to the proposed Cordoba Center in New York City.<ref name=EC>Eli Clifont, [http://www.lobelog.com/anne-bayefsky-claims-that-the-cordoba-initiative-is-part-of-an-iranian-plot/ "Anne Bayefsky Claims That The Cordoba Initiative Is Part Of An Iranian Plot"], ''LobeLog,'' 20 August 2010</ref> According to Eli Clifton, "Implied in her article — in which she concludes ominously, “The unanswered questions keep mounting,” — is that the Cordoba Initiative, acting as an Iranian agent, is seeking to bring U.S. enemies — as Bayefsky would no doubt label Iranians — on to the “hallowed ground” of the World Trade Center site."<ref name=EC>Eli Clifont, [http://www.lobelog.com/anne-bayefsky-claims-that-the-cordoba-initiative-is-part-of-an-iranian-plot/ "Anne Bayefsky Claims That The Cordoba Initiative Is Part Of An Iranian Plot"], ''LobeLog,'' 20 August 2010</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:07, 21 August 2010
Anne Bayefesky is a Canadian human rights law scholar whose work often appears in right-wing publications including the Weekly Standard and the National Review.
Contents
Connections to the Israel Lobby
In May 2010 ex-CIA officer Philip Giraldi named Bayefsky as one among a list of "prominent foreigners" who promote Israeli interests as synonymous with American interests in the US.[1]
Position on Cordoba House Initiative
In 2010 Bayefsky published an article on the right-wing website, Pajama's Media, where she attempted to establish an "Iranian connection" to the proposed Cordoba Center in New York City.[2] According to Eli Clifton, "Implied in her article — in which she concludes ominously, “The unanswered questions keep mounting,” — is that the Cordoba Initiative, acting as an Iranian agent, is seeking to bring U.S. enemies — as Bayefsky would no doubt label Iranians — on to the “hallowed ground” of the World Trade Center site."[2]
Affiliations
- Hudson Institute -- Senior Fellow
- UN Watch -- Member, Governing Board
- Ariel Center for Policy Research -- Contributing Expert
- Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs -- Board Member
Resources
Notes
- ↑ Philip Giraldi, "Many Voices Singing One Song", Antiwar.com, 13 May 2010
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Eli Clifont, "Anne Bayefsky Claims That The Cordoba Initiative Is Part Of An Iranian Plot", LobeLog, 20 August 2010
