https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/11/09/dissent-is-the-highest-form-of-patriotism/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:54 -0400<![CDATA[ABC News reports that US Intelligence had been aware for months that Major Nidal Hasan was attempting to get in touch with al-Qaeda. It is not known what role the &#8220;Dar al-Hijrah mosque in Great Falls, Virginia&#8221; played in subsequent events. But the circumstances are suggestive.  According to the Christian Science Monitor, the mosque once had prayer leader Anwar al-Awlaki. Anwar al-Awlaki had been the spiritual adviser of two September 11 attackers. He is now in Yemen and is certainly pleased at Hasan&#8217;s actions:]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:02:51 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/11/09/dissent-is-the-highest-form-of-patriotism-n189372