Happy (Raging) Kashmir Day!

Happy (Raging) Kashmir Day! by Brian C. Ledbetter on 05-Feb-2008

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!

Kashmir

Regardless of the fact that Kashmir is, in fact, a majority Indian/Hindu population, it must be freed from "oppression."

[Ed.:—Hey UNO, you'd definitely better watch your back!]REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)

Members of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Forum hold placards during a protest to mark "Kashmir Day" in Srinagar February 5, 2008. REUTERS/Danish Ismail (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR)

Pakistan

It seems that all Muslim protesters hate "oppression"—which they define as being ruled by lawful non-Islamic governments. Muslim dictatorships are still no problem at all. Either way, it is important to note that Jamat-e-Islaami is an Islamic-supremacist party that seeks nothing less than the creation of a world-wide Islamic caliphate.

(AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)

REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood (PAKISTAN)

(AP Photo/Wally Santana)

[Ed.:—Can you imagine what they're teaching this little kid at home?] (AP Photo/K.M.Chaudary)

(AP Photo/Wally Santana)

(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

[Ed.:—But but but... Western leaders keep telling me that "Jihad" means "inner struggle!"] Supporters of Pakistani Islamic party 'Jamat-e-Islami' collect money for Kashmir Jihad, or Holy War, during a rally to mark the Kashmir Day, in Islamabad, Pakistan Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Pakistan observes 'Kashmir Day' on Feb. 5 to support Indian Kashmiris struggling for independence. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

[Ed.:—Not much of a "fringe" movement, judging by the size of that crowd...] (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

[Ed.:—Such peacefulness...] (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

[Ed.:—Such thoughtful moderation...] (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

[Ed.:—Such innovation.] (AP Photo/Khalid Tanveer)

(AP Photo/Wally Santana)

(AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

(AP Photo/Wally Santana)

[Ed.:—Yes, that is an ISRAELI flag in the background. 'Cuz, you know, Israel is totally responsible for the "oppression" of Kashmir.] REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

[Ed.:—There's that "peaceful introspection" word again...] REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

(AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

REUTERS/Asim Tanveer (PAKISTAN)

...The script on the front banner reads: "Kashmir will be Pakistan." REUTERS/Asim Tanveer (PAKISTAN)

SREUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

(AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

[Ed.:—Notice how the "Indian" Ocean is spray-painted over on this statue. It was, no doubt, too "offensive" for these ever-sensitive raging crybabies. Of peace.] REUTERS/Athar Hussain (PAKISTAN)

[Ed.:—FIRE: No peaceful rally (OF RAGE) is complete without it!] (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

(AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

[Ed.:—Y'all seem to have dropped something!] (AP Photo/Shakil Adil)

REUTERS/Mohsin Raza (PAKISTAN)

I'll continue to update as our little day of rage progresses!

Compare and Contrast

"One of these... is not like the other."

Here is how Republic Day—which is essentially "India Day"—is celebrated. See if you can tell the difference between the two events.