Eighth Annual Disinvitation Dinner - Keynote Address by Ayaan Hirsi Ali

On May 9, 2024, the Buckley Institute hosted its Eighth Annual Disinvitation Dinner at The Pierre in New York City.
Author, human rights activist, and Hoover Institution fellow Ayaan Hirsi Ali gave the keynote address.
Hirsi Ali discussed Islamic fundamentalism, the importance of standing up for Western values, and how compromise isn't always the right decision.

[@jamessheffield4173]

She is a hero.

[@peretzo]

The woman is amazing.

[@peggyoban4069]

What a miracle of courage, humility, of truth-seeking beauty...

[@leannsherman6723]

Yes❤

[@michaelgrey1296]

Remarkablely articulate woman. Very accurate assessment of current world "leaders" and the consequences of their actions.

[@tigersforever4577]

What an extraordinary and brilliant woman, scholar and champion!

[@earthmuthoni8558]

Ayaan is like a breath of fresh air to christians.

[@dhr.mw.rensen4836]

For all, not only Christians!

[@theAHAfoundation]

Thank you for graciously hosting our incredible founder! We're deeply appreciative for the platform provided to amplify her vital voice.

[@KSRobinette]

Ayaan is brilliant, wise and courageous. Most of us won't be able to match her wisdom or brilliance. Let's try to match her courage and stand up for what's right. We can compromise with those who disagree at the periphery with some of our opinions. But we can't continue to compromise with those who are seeking to destroy freedom, destroy life, and destroy humanity in a quest for some imaginary afterlife (Islamists) or imaginary utopia (communists).

[@banilata9355]

Ayan is a beacon who splend in the dark (of/for Islamic world).

[@sk-pd8zw]

Islam is tolerant when it is in a state of weakness, however , it becomes intolerant and beastly when it becomes strong and powerful

[@oober3690]

This was such a great talk!

[@nassergabriel4778]

Even a decade ago, it was evident that her potential as a prominent voice was immense. Her charisma, intellect, and dedication to her cause have propelled her to the forefront of the political landscape. The Somali Christian community, recognizing her unwavering commitment to their interests, has rallied behind her, providing the necessary momentum for her to emerge as a formidable figure in the political arena. ✝

[@rosyrussell5209]

Ayaan, you are a hero. You tell the truth, you are clever. You say what I say, but with such authority and experience. I pray for your safety. Keep raising your voice. We have to become more audible , just as you are.

[@user-ug6tg9iq7h]

Amazing lady, keep doing the good work. An eye opener and wonderful sharing. May God protect her

[@gopalramanathan7062]

Getting inspired by her talk is good, but ACTION based on it is what matters 🛑

[@pippadora]

This was the most remarkable and courageous speech I have heard since I was a student in 1979. Everything we were taught, classical history, literacy, English, French, and German literature has been cancelled in a way. I am a white, blonde woman and proud of the achievements of the then women's rights. I am not walking around feeling guilty for what my ancestors did because those were different times, with different rules and rights. Today, however, I am ashamed of the Western governance who does not have the excuse of our ancestors and, in fact, is simply weaker, greedier, and has no idea what courage and individualisme is if it hit it on it's nose. Numbers mean security and righteousness! How sad. Bravo Ayaan, your are a light in the darkness, along with your colleagues Douglas Murray, Sam Smith, professor Jordan Peterson, and Konstantin Trigonometry.

[@metgirl5429]

Brilliant just brilliant ♥️are we awake now 🕊

[@rosyrussell5209]

Stupidity is always dangerous. Let's indeed make the stupid irrelevant before they create the chaos of evil. Keep speaking on public forums, you wonderful brave, intelligent woman.

[@patricknakaya9746]

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ bless you Ayan!!

[@georgehill9959]

Brilliant. Such a special person. Her message, her store of really useful knowledge , is important beyond exaggeration. The more people who know her work the better for all.

[@MishMichaeli]

❤❤❤❤❤ she deserves the honour.

[@LiviaBBB]

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is doing much more for truth as the courageous citizen that she is than she possibly could in the limelight of presidency.

[@stefaniweiss2077]

Future First female president of U.S. I wish

[@lsauriat]

Was thinking the same.

[@nefaristo]

If I remember correctly, at least some swing state is also in the top of fgm states (as a proxy of "non-controversially-bad Islam presence"). For that and many other elements I would classify that event as _impossible_ 😕. Besides, she would be murdered in like 20 minutes.

[@KSRobinette]

She's too honest, too wise, and too smart ever to be elected. Most Americans won't vote for someone who doesn't lie to them and won't promise what nobody could deliver because it contradicts reality.

[@robertraab]

Ya, lots of people seem to want complete fucktards to be president nowadays...

[@hihihi1q23]

She's Somalian lmao

[@nalinisheeran1595]

Dear Ayaan Thank you for your indepth analysis on Islam wokism etc.. so gracefully & clearly delivered.I have only recently stumbled upon your talks & am uttterly hooked at your indepth knowledge courage & and clarity. You are truly inspirational in such a lovely way. Also loved the questions & your appropriate answers. May what you have to say on such an important & troubling issue reach out to the entire population of this world to bring about right thinking & welcome changes Stay Blessed.

[@sowsamba7709]

Many persons originally from Africa living in the diaspora were victim and still suffering from Islam, which is a foreign culture to Africa. Africa is suffering actually from Islam, we need your help to keep safe African kids and those actually victims inside Africa and around the world. The entire world has to come together to fight every religion or culture which rejects the others, which creates barriers between human beings

[@gloriaevans202]

Incredible

[@helenahageman7669]

She Just asks questions and is honest..we all have mr. Comensus in us...

[@leannsherman6723]

Inspirational, moral, gentle woman ~ with courage beyond measure. ❤

[@l.sweden]

Thank you Ayaan Ali 💝

[@brianmidmore2221]

I hate the double-minded but I love thy Law. Psalm 119.113

[@Vinylistin]

… i have a dream: You as an Minister or president ( hope it will come true… in the US or EU) Thank you so much for your words of hope!

[@helenahageman7669]

Let us all take courage!!!

[@metgirl5429]

Are we awake now🕊

[@dhr.mw.rensen4836]

Holland didn't deserve you! I am a dutch citizen and miss your wisdom every day but I understand your reasons for leaving. Bless you and may you have a good and long life

[@earthmuthoni8558]

Jesus knew ayaan before she was formed in her mother's womb,and he said you are mine.though obstacles were set between her and her saviour but nothing could keep her from him.

[@NitsaOz]

❤❤❤❤

[@sowsamba7709]

Ty Mss Hirsi

[@margaretdavis8113]

🙏✡🛐

[@gopalramanathan7062]

🙏🏼🕉️🙏🏼

[@care4thearth]

She minced not words 👏🙏

[@marlinkhoshababratdeel2250]

Hallelujah hallelujahAyaan I said that example many times thank God there is people they think like me hallelujah girl hallelujah. I respect you a lot hallelujah Christian close to the scripture he become a good person, but Islam if he’s closer to his book teaching of, Mohammed is teaching their violent and terrorist hallelujah I respect you a lot wow, that’s the truth. That’s the truth.

[@helenahageman7669]

And now...after her words ...what are we going to do?!! Built back biblically...fenomenal!@ we left our foundation...so...go back, with Jesus and His love for all.people...

[@herbwiseman9084]

When she talks about the reality of Islam, she is spot on. But when she criticizes atheism and posits a Christian revival she makes the same mistake that the religion from which she fled makes. Atheism is closer to reality than any of the religions. She has neglected the role of Social Constructivism and the role of Reifying theories. Humans have always struggles against social constructivism whether they knew it or not and she is lobbying for a new social construct. Few people look at the role of systems theory. Archetypes flow directly from the failure to recognize how theories are reified into subconscious archetypes that then serve to screen out reality. She is arguing for a set of archetypes when she advises returning to older social structures. Back to the future will never work.

[@JM-cs3dc]

Why is she just w/ supportive Jewish groups?

[@maorthekinglong]

Talking about it to a convicted odience in not enough

[@NJIT22]

Brandies university? What a shame! They let Aafia Siddiqui to attend and study

[@paultrosclair1775]

Can we trade Ilhan Omar for her ???

[@user-nx9rn3if1o]

God really, I hate her a few years ago. She condemn Christian so much. Praise Lord. May God Bless her.

[@Barbbfly]

U r my hero my dear . Read whole Bible front to back . Yeshua is a Jew . Obey ./ Complete Jewish Bible version . Tree of Life are good versions translations . Must support apple of God's eye Israel !!!! Where Jesus Yeshua is coming back . Pray 4 her Shalom. Be on God's side .

[@Tunick1902]

I've been a long time admirer and follower of Hirsi Ali. But this speech has inconsistencies all over the place. In many ways I agree with as to the dangers of Islamic Theocracy - but when she hitches her wagon to the crazy right wing Evangelical movement in the United States as if Christian Theocracy isn't working hard to dominate American women - she loses all credibility.

[@hihihi1q23]

She's a grifter.

[@georgehill9959]

Interesting. You may have a crucial point.

[@julieconnard4372]

I have not heard her support a "crazy right-wing evangelical movement" at all. She is simply a Christian, and she expresses her love for Christianity.⁸

[@gopalramanathan7062]

NO. But no other organised institution or ‘religion’ offers an effective platform to mount a counter force to put down this cancer 🦠called Islam. Its our only hope now - warts and all🙏🏼

[@elaneradim6117]

in 2020 Ayan said that she would have voted for Biden if ... (something - I do not remember what). At that moment I lost all the respect I have had for her. The very fact that she was ignorant about what that man was and what the democrat party was means that she was not a responsible person. I do not know how eventually she voted that year, but if from that time she remained tha irresponsible person then I realy don't care. shame on her.

[@BridMhor]

Maybe if she were an American citizen 😂.

[@nellwhiteside3042]

Interesting talk - but, pity about the christianity nonsense.

[@georgehill9959]

Indeed

[@gopalramanathan7062]

Not just an “interesting talk” but a blunt warning. We need to resort to Surgery, since it is too late for Medicine. PLEASE WAKE UP AND GET ARMED.

[@helenahageman7669]

Do you know Jesus Christ personally and did you ever read the bible and study church history? What was the influence of the church on society...

[@helenahageman7669]

Come to Jesus He saves...

[@hihihi1q23]

This woman has been ranting for years and seems to have accomplished very little beyond padding her bank account. She has not reformed Islam, she has had zero influence on Muslim countries, and she has no positive impact on Muslim women of any kind.

[@marshallmbekanako3044]

What do you mean pls? She has cptured the ears of some Muslims like me. I congratulate her.

[@Iamadoctor6365]

You expected her to single-handedly reform Islam? Sounds pretty reasonable.

[@gopalramanathan7062]

She’s doing her best to wake up the NON ISLAMIC world from its Lefty Lunatic slumber, while we still have a chance 🛑

[@gopalramanathan7062]

@@Iamadoctor6365Unfortunately you don’t seem to get it. ISLAMOFASCIM is not interested in any kind of reform, IT WANTS TO REFORM, and CHANGE FOR EVER THE NON ISLAMIC WORLD

[@Iamadoctor6365]

@@gopalramanathan7062 I do get it, you just misunderstood my comment.