https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/01/06/the-outsider/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-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:43:30 -0400<![CDATA[The power of intimidation as a weapon has recently been on display all over the world. Recently, the Pakistani governor who spoke out against blasphemy was assassinated in Pakistan by an Islamist whose arrival in court resembled that of a rock star. Qadri is a former member of the security services who wormed his way into Governor Salman Taseer&#8217;s bodyguard. &#8220;&#8216;The governor&#8217;s remarks had hurt the sentiments of Muslims and Qadri could not control his sentiments,&#8217; said one top TV anchor on a prime-time show. &#8221;]]>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:56:51 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/01/06/the-outsider-n190231