LOTM: “we do need to create a space for criticizing the oppression, deceit and violence that accompanies Islamism in a manner that exalts and does not disparage our greatest asset”

Doesn’t sound like something a believer in freedom of speech would say. Sounds like something someone would say who wants to define what speech is allowed. “Oh, we’ll have to allow this speech now”.

Freedom of speech needs to be vigorously defended, not “spaces created”.

LOTM: “I am the guy who wanted to level Fallujah.”

That’s about as impressive as “I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it.”