Baron Bodissey has allowed a German Blogger, Furor Teutonica, to enlighten us about the Pro-Deutschland party which is currently being formed in Germany and which opposes Islamisation of their Nation.
In a comment another German blogger, the Editrx from the Roncesvalles blog reacts:
"As I have pointed out countless times, there ARE NO "conservatives" in Germany. Never were, are not, never will be." (part of a longer comment).
I wrote the following reply:
So you have countless times made a categoral statement that Germans are into enternity unable to form a viable Conservative or Pro-German movement which is part of the greater family of Western nations.
You motivate this by pointing towards the Nazi-era co-operation between NS and Arab Leaders against the Jews and others (Serbs). And the ongoing co-operation between the German Left and annialist Islam (Iran and the Palestinians).
You further motivate your POV by the Germans never having been occupied and reformed by the Romans.
("The relative absence of the mellowing, civilisatory Roman influence serves here to explain a cruel and ruthless streak in the Germans that seems to be absent, or not so prevalent, in other European people.")
First please tell me how does this Roman monopoly on a nations' soundness works?
The Romans were a relatively civilized force in their time. They still were annialationist in their treatment of enemies, putting men, women and children to the sword with careless abandon. This fate befell ancient Israel. Two times (70 and 135 AD).
The Germans on the other hand had a fairly mellow reputation as a friendly and pastoral people as evidenced for instance by Edward Gibbons in the "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire".
A reputation that goes back perhaps 2.500 years.
The Germans ruined that reputation in the Twentieth Century. To be precise in the period 1933 - 1945. That is 12 years of history, a scope that is even narrower than the Quran's.
Secondly, the many examples that you show of Leftist Jew and Israel hatred are not German-specific. A similar pattern can be observed in ANY Western country. Therefore it does not prove the unredeemably Anti-Western character of the German nation.
I would like to state that it IS possible for the German Nation to run on a pro-Western Course.
Twenty years ago there was no Pro-Western movement in the UK, the Netherlands or Denmark either and the only ones standing up to Mass-immigration and Islamisation were those marinated in the brown sauce.
This situation has been corrected either by new Parties without Brown roots (Netherlands and Denmark) or Parties with suspect beginnings gradually distancing themselves from suspect roots and cleaning up (UK).
Oh and neither Denmark nor the dominant North of the Netherlands was ever occupied by the Romans and taught by them.
There is no categoral reason why a German political movement could not lead the German Nation to a Pro-Western (including Pro-Israel) stance. Either by forming a clean roots party or by a dirty party that cleans up as it broadens its base of support. Pro-Deutschland may be either.
Anti-Jihadists have got nothing to lose and Germany to win when we keep this possibility of their and our national redemption open.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Geert Wilders' Freedom Party goes Europe
Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) has today announced its intention to appoint canidates that will contest the elections for the European Parliament (EP). These elections will be on 4 April 2009.
The campaign will focus on issues like a veto for the national government on legislation coming from Brussels. Eighty percent of all Dutch legislation comes from the EU level. Other issues are "no admission to the EU of Turkey (Dutch). Not in a hundred, not in a thousand years".
And finally, Mr. Wilder will henceforth be addressed as Thor by the EP.
YEAH! :-)
The campaign will focus on issues like a veto for the national government on legislation coming from Brussels. Eighty percent of all Dutch legislation comes from the EU level. Other issues are "no admission to the EU of Turkey (Dutch). Not in a hundred, not in a thousand years".
And finally, Mr. Wilder will henceforth be addressed as Thor by the EP.
YEAH! :-)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Freedom Party polls as the second biggest party in Holland
Peil.nl latest poll shows that the Freedom Party (PVV) polled even bigger than the last time a weeks ago. Right now it polls at 25 seats in the 150 seat Dutch Parliament.
Only the Christian Democrats (CDA) are ahead of Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (Dutch), with 27 seats. Labour fell behind to 23 seats, from 24.
Currently the Freedom Party has 9 seats in Parliament.
Earlier Polls show:
8 February 2009: Freedom Party polls at 23 seats
13 March 2007: Freedom Party polls at 18 seats
Only the Christian Democrats (CDA) are ahead of Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (Dutch), with 27 seats. Labour fell behind to 23 seats, from 24.
Currently the Freedom Party has 9 seats in Parliament.
Earlier Polls show:
8 February 2009: Freedom Party polls at 23 seats
13 March 2007: Freedom Party polls at 18 seats
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Geert Wilders' speech
Here is a link to the website of Geert Wilders with the text of the speech he was going to give to the Lords after the showing of Fitna.
Wilders starts: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much.
Thank you for inviting me. Thank you Lord Pearson and Lady Cox for showing Fitna, and for your gracious invitation. While others look away, you, seem to understand the true tradition of your country, and a flag that still stands for freedom.
This is no ordinary place. This is not just one of England’s tourist attractions. This is a sacred place. This is the mother of all Parliaments, and I am deeply humbled to speak before you. Read more of Wilders' speech.."
Wilders starts: "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much.
Thank you for inviting me. Thank you Lord Pearson and Lady Cox for showing Fitna, and for your gracious invitation. While others look away, you, seem to understand the true tradition of your country, and a flag that still stands for freedom.
This is no ordinary place. This is not just one of England’s tourist attractions. This is a sacred place. This is the mother of all Parliaments, and I am deeply humbled to speak before you. Read more of Wilders' speech.."
Blackwater changes its name
Blackwater USA, the US Private Military Firm (PMF) changed its name. It is now going to do business under the brandname Xe. The rebranding reflects the bad reputation the firm earned operating in Iraq, as a result of killing civilians.
The firm was the number one PMF used by the USA to fight the insurgency against their occupation of the Middle Eastern country. It was responsible for the security of the State Department Staff in Iraq including governor Paul Bremer and his successor John Negroponte.
The US heavily depends on personel provided by PMFs in its struggle against terrorists motivated by Islam, who are waging Jihad on the USA and other Non-Islamic nations.
The firm was the number one PMF used by the USA to fight the insurgency against their occupation of the Middle Eastern country. It was responsible for the security of the State Department Staff in Iraq including governor Paul Bremer and his successor John Negroponte.
The US heavily depends on personel provided by PMFs in its struggle against terrorists motivated by Islam, who are waging Jihad on the USA and other Non-Islamic nations.
Friday, February 13, 2009
US has no strategy for Afghanistan
After the attack on the WTC in 2001 the US quickly moved to invade Afghanistan. The goal was to capture Bin Laden and to eliminate and capture the Al-Qaida network which was responsable for 9-11 attack on US citizens. The US drove the Taliban government of Afghanistan into Pakistan. Then the US invaded Iraq and lost sight of its original objective.
Today the Taliban and Al-Qaida are back in force in Afghanistan and the fight they offer NATO and Pro-Karzai forces is getting more and more intensive. So what are the US and NATO forces doing in Afghanistan.
The new US President Obama asked the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Department of Defence (DoD) and he got a startling answer:
"Frankly, we don't have one."
After seven years in Afghanistan the US DoD still has no strategy!
Read more here on the US in Afghanistan.
Today the Taliban and Al-Qaida are back in force in Afghanistan and the fight they offer NATO and Pro-Karzai forces is getting more and more intensive. So what are the US and NATO forces doing in Afghanistan.
The new US President Obama asked the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Department of Defence (DoD) and he got a startling answer:
"Frankly, we don't have one."
After seven years in Afghanistan the US DoD still has no strategy!
Read more here on the US in Afghanistan.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Geert Wilders send back to The Netherlands
The British authorities have put Geert Wilders (Dutch) on a plane flying back to The Netherlands. Mr. Wilders' attempt to debate about the Quran in British Parliament has come to naught.
Geert Wilders flies to UK!!
Geenstijl and Spitsnieuws report that Geert Wilders boarded the British Midlands plane to London and that he is flying to London. This despite the Airliner stating that they had cancelled his ticket last night. Wilders boarded the plane at 13:45 Netherlands time and should be halfway to England as I blog this.
Read the Spitsnieuws article (in Dutch).
Read the Spitsnieuws article (in Dutch).
Geert Wilders blocked by airline from flying to the UK
Geert Wilders' ticket cancelled
Geert Wilders had arranged to go to the British Parliament to show his film Fitna to British Parlementarians. Two days ago the Home Office sent Mr. Wilders a letter stating that he will not be allowed into Great Britain by the British government.
Wilders' Defiance
Defiantly Geert Wilders announced that he would go to Great Britain regardless, daring the authorities to stop him.
The airline that was to take him to London, British Midlands, has CANCELLED the ticket of Wilders' Flying Circus (Dutch).
Geert Wilders had arranged to go to the British Parliament to show his film Fitna to British Parlementarians. Two days ago the Home Office sent Mr. Wilders a letter stating that he will not be allowed into Great Britain by the British government.
Wilders' Defiance
Defiantly Geert Wilders announced that he would go to Great Britain regardless, daring the authorities to stop him.
The airline that was to take him to London, British Midlands, has CANCELLED the ticket of Wilders' Flying Circus (Dutch).
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Geert Wilders barred from entering UK
This one is the bloody limit.
"Dutch Right-wing politician and controversial anti-Islam campaigner Geert Wilders has been refused entry to the United Kingdom despite being invited to visit by a member of the House of Lords, the British parliament's upper chamber."
The reason he has been barred are concerns for "public order".
Geert Wilders has announced he will try to enter Britain regardless of the ban.
Read more at Radio Netherlands
"Dutch Right-wing politician and controversial anti-Islam campaigner Geert Wilders has been refused entry to the United Kingdom despite being invited to visit by a member of the House of Lords, the British parliament's upper chamber."
The reason he has been barred are concerns for "public order".
Geert Wilders has announced he will try to enter Britain regardless of the ban.
Read more at Radio Netherlands
Monday, February 09, 2009
Labour hardly bigger than Freedom Party
Last week this blog featured a post about the diminishing centre of Dutch politics. Today polling institute peil.nl polled the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA) even lower than last week. They lost two seats and are now polling at 24 seats. That is only one more than Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV).
The two seats went to other Left wing parties.
The two seats went to other Left wing parties.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Wilders' appeal without merit?
Penal Code authorities dismiss merit of Wilders' appeal
Two Dutch Penal Code full professors argue that the recent attempt by Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders (Dutch) to have the prosecution against him cancelled, will fail.
Full professors Ybo Buruma and Gerard Mols argue that Geert Wilders' "appeal in the interest of the law" has no merit.
Mr. Buruma and Mr. Mols argue that an "appeal in the interest of the law" can be made to maintain the unity of the law. And usually there is no interested party in such cases. Mr. Bram Moszkowicz who is now appealing as Geert Wilders' laywer has succesfully made a similar appeal on behalf of Desi Bouterse a Surinamese former dictator responsable for murdering dissidents in the former Dutch colony. In that case the defendant wás an interested party. But it was argued that a Dutch Court has no jurisdiction over crime cases that happened abroad. The "appeal in the interest of the law" was successful in tearing up the case against the Surinamese dictator.
This will not stand in the Wilders case though. Wilders critizised Islam in The Netherlands. Dutch Courts of course have jurisdiction on Dutch territory. Furthermore there is no danger against the unity of the law, as Wilders may appeal to a verdict to the High Court in due course.
Defense of the Appeal of Mr. Wilders
It would seem that Mr. Moszkowicz argues that the appeal wíll stand, as he states that it is a "miscarriage of justice" and "a highly particular and fundamental matter, namely free speech".
It seems that Mr. Moszkowicz does not address the criticism of Professors Ybo Buruma and Gerard Mols that this matter does not constitute a threat against the unity of law.
On the other hand "appeal in the interest of the law" can also be initiated for issues that are described as "current". The "Procureur-Generaal" is the official of the High Court who has to judge whether he will grant the appeal "in the interest of the law". Whether he will do so remains to be seen.
Possible political interference in the case in favour of Wilders'?
It appears to me that the "Procureur-Generaal" will indeed judge Mr. Moszkowicz' appeal to have enough merit. Especially as political power and the power of the Judiciary mesh into one at this level. The political establishment has to compete for votes with Geert Wilders and with the prosecution against Wilders his electoral appeal has increased. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has framed the Judicial and Political establishment in a situation where they look like a Goliath crushing a hapless Geert Wilders in the role of David.
The advantage here is on the side of David and not on the side of Goliath as history shows time and time again. The establishment will lose credibility and Geert Wilders stands to gain hugely.
Why does Geert Wilders do this?
This is why I do not fully understand Geert Wilders' decision to appeal against his prosecutions. It seems a political miscalculation. Possibly borne from Geert Wilders' strong sense of Justice or otherwise from a lack of funds to be able to bear the legal costs of a drawn out legal battle. This legal battle is estimated to take two years.
Two Dutch Penal Code full professors argue that the recent attempt by Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders (Dutch) to have the prosecution against him cancelled, will fail.
Full professors Ybo Buruma and Gerard Mols argue that Geert Wilders' "appeal in the interest of the law" has no merit.
Mr. Buruma and Mr. Mols argue that an "appeal in the interest of the law" can be made to maintain the unity of the law. And usually there is no interested party in such cases. Mr. Bram Moszkowicz who is now appealing as Geert Wilders' laywer has succesfully made a similar appeal on behalf of Desi Bouterse a Surinamese former dictator responsable for murdering dissidents in the former Dutch colony. In that case the defendant wás an interested party. But it was argued that a Dutch Court has no jurisdiction over crime cases that happened abroad. The "appeal in the interest of the law" was successful in tearing up the case against the Surinamese dictator.
This will not stand in the Wilders case though. Wilders critizised Islam in The Netherlands. Dutch Courts of course have jurisdiction on Dutch territory. Furthermore there is no danger against the unity of the law, as Wilders may appeal to a verdict to the High Court in due course.
Defense of the Appeal of Mr. Wilders
It would seem that Mr. Moszkowicz argues that the appeal wíll stand, as he states that it is a "miscarriage of justice" and "a highly particular and fundamental matter, namely free speech".
It seems that Mr. Moszkowicz does not address the criticism of Professors Ybo Buruma and Gerard Mols that this matter does not constitute a threat against the unity of law.
On the other hand "appeal in the interest of the law" can also be initiated for issues that are described as "current". The "Procureur-Generaal" is the official of the High Court who has to judge whether he will grant the appeal "in the interest of the law". Whether he will do so remains to be seen.
Possible political interference in the case in favour of Wilders'?
It appears to me that the "Procureur-Generaal" will indeed judge Mr. Moszkowicz' appeal to have enough merit. Especially as political power and the power of the Judiciary mesh into one at this level. The political establishment has to compete for votes with Geert Wilders and with the prosecution against Wilders his electoral appeal has increased. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has framed the Judicial and Political establishment in a situation where they look like a Goliath crushing a hapless Geert Wilders in the role of David.
The advantage here is on the side of David and not on the side of Goliath as history shows time and time again. The establishment will lose credibility and Geert Wilders stands to gain hugely.
Why does Geert Wilders do this?
This is why I do not fully understand Geert Wilders' decision to appeal against his prosecutions. It seems a political miscalculation. Possibly borne from Geert Wilders' strong sense of Justice or otherwise from a lack of funds to be able to bear the legal costs of a drawn out legal battle. This legal battle is estimated to take two years.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Geert Wilders makes a new move
Geert Wilders of the Freedom Party (PVV) hired Mr. Abraham Moszkowicz to fight the prosecution by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal against Hate Speech. Mr. Moszkowicz is one of the most prestigious laywers of The Netherlands.
Mr. Moszkowicz wants the Procureur-Generaal of the High Court* to "tear up" the ruling to prosecute.
Mr. Moszkowicz has previously won such an appeal to the "Procureur-Generaal" of the High Court in the case against Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse.
The procedure is called "appeal in the interest of the law"**. It can be made in "current legal questions or questions in the interest of the unity of the law"
More at Dutchnews on Geert Wilders' appeal.
* "Hoge Raad" is the Highest College of the Law in The Netherlands
** "cassatie in het belang der wet".
Mr. Moszkowicz wants the Procureur-Generaal of the High Court* to "tear up" the ruling to prosecute.
Mr. Moszkowicz has previously won such an appeal to the "Procureur-Generaal" of the High Court in the case against Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse.
The procedure is called "appeal in the interest of the law"**. It can be made in "current legal questions or questions in the interest of the unity of the law"
More at Dutchnews on Geert Wilders' appeal.
* "Hoge Raad" is the Highest College of the Law in The Netherlands
** "cassatie in het belang der wet".
Prophet Mohammed Rasul - Land of Naive fools
The text of "Land of Naive fools" by Mohammed Rasul in English
Find the full text of the "land of naive fools" by Mohammed Rasul in English here.
Find the full text of the "land of naive fools" by Mohammed Rasul in English here.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Dutch politics is hollowing out further
What do the polls say about the backing of the Dutch political parties?
This blog has pointed to the increasing fragmentation of the Dutch political landscape several times. The large centre parties ar losing voters. Parties with a stronger ideological profile are attracting more and more voters. The process is illustrated by the regular voting polls.
The last poll is from peil.nl (Dutch) from the first of February. Yesterday.
The biggest two parties
Traditionally the Christian Democrats (CDA) have the biggest share of the votes. Followed by Labour (PvdA). The CDA dropped to its lowest point since polls were held in 1952. The Dutch Parliament (Dutch) has 150 seats and the CDA would receive 28 seats. The PvdA would take 26.
The rest
There are now four parties which have between 20 and 28 seats. Another two parties have between 15 and 20 seats. Basically this means that no party has a strong core of voters that really stand by their party and agrees with its ideology. They can lose their function as intermediaries between society and politics.
Repercussions
Further this fragmentation means that it will get more and more difficult to built majority coalitions that can govern. Coalitions will be unstable due to the fact that they have to be put together from three or four parties.
Will the gains of Geert Wilders be timely?
Geert Wilders' Freedom Party has grown to 23 seats in the polls. This is due to his prosecution for hate speech against Islam. Whether the effect of this prosecution will still be noticeble late in 2010 when the next elections will be held, remains to be seen.
This blog has pointed to the increasing fragmentation of the Dutch political landscape several times. The large centre parties ar losing voters. Parties with a stronger ideological profile are attracting more and more voters. The process is illustrated by the regular voting polls.
The last poll is from peil.nl (Dutch) from the first of February. Yesterday.
The biggest two parties
Traditionally the Christian Democrats (CDA) have the biggest share of the votes. Followed by Labour (PvdA). The CDA dropped to its lowest point since polls were held in 1952. The Dutch Parliament (Dutch) has 150 seats and the CDA would receive 28 seats. The PvdA would take 26.
The rest
There are now four parties which have between 20 and 28 seats. Another two parties have between 15 and 20 seats. Basically this means that no party has a strong core of voters that really stand by their party and agrees with its ideology. They can lose their function as intermediaries between society and politics.
Repercussions
Further this fragmentation means that it will get more and more difficult to built majority coalitions that can govern. Coalitions will be unstable due to the fact that they have to be put together from three or four parties.
Will the gains of Geert Wilders be timely?
Geert Wilders' Freedom Party has grown to 23 seats in the polls. This is due to his prosecution for hate speech against Islam. Whether the effect of this prosecution will still be noticeble late in 2010 when the next elections will be held, remains to be seen.
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Death threats abound in The Netherlands
Prosecuting Geert Wilders
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ordered the prosecution of MP Geert Wilders, reacting on complaints made by various persons listed by Het Vrije Volk (Dutch). The layywer that issued the compaint for them is Mr. Gerard Spong. A prominent member of the group is Mr. Els Spong, a member of the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA).
The reaction from the public
The Dutch press now reports that out of this group two are receiving large amounts of death threats. The death threats come both from Dutchmen and from other European countries.
First Mr. Gerard Spong (Dutch) informed the press that he received threatening phone calls and e-mails.
And now also Mr. Els Lucas (Dutch) is receiving these threats.
Mr. Gerard Spong (Dutch) has requested body guards from the Dutch authorities. The police has promised to send people to guard the laywer.
Geert Wilders has denounced the threats against Mr. Spong.
Society is splintering
The issuing of death threats against those who seek to surpress Wilders shows how strong Geert Wilders' base is and how Dutch and European society is fragmenting as a result of Multicultural policies.
The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ordered the prosecution of MP Geert Wilders, reacting on complaints made by various persons listed by Het Vrije Volk (Dutch). The layywer that issued the compaint for them is Mr. Gerard Spong. A prominent member of the group is Mr. Els Spong, a member of the Dutch Labour Party (PvdA).
The reaction from the public
The Dutch press now reports that out of this group two are receiving large amounts of death threats. The death threats come both from Dutchmen and from other European countries.
First Mr. Gerard Spong (Dutch) informed the press that he received threatening phone calls and e-mails.
And now also Mr. Els Lucas (Dutch) is receiving these threats.
Mr. Gerard Spong (Dutch) has requested body guards from the Dutch authorities. The police has promised to send people to guard the laywer.
Geert Wilders has denounced the threats against Mr. Spong.
Society is splintering
The issuing of death threats against those who seek to surpress Wilders shows how strong Geert Wilders' base is and how Dutch and European society is fragmenting as a result of Multicultural policies.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Blackwater denied licence to operate in Iraq
Denied licence to operate
The U.S. Private Military Firm (PMF) Blackwater Worldwide was denied a licence for operating in Iraq forthwith. The Iraqi Ministry of Home Affairs oversees the licencing of PMFs in Iraq.
Blackwater history in Iraq
Blackwater has operated in Iraq since the U.S. invasion of 2003. It was charged with protecting officials of the U.S. State Department which was initially responsible for overseeing the Civil administration of Iraq and later the transfer of authority to the Iraqi government. Former Governor of Iraq Bremer amended Iraqi law in such a way that employees of PMF could not be held accountable for their actions in order to ensure that U.S. State Department personel would receive maximum protection by the PMF bodyguards.
Securing the U.S. Governor of Iraq
Blackwater was the number one PMF contracted by the Americans for bodyguarding in Iraq. They were responsible for guarding the governor of Iraq with a security detail of three small helicopters and 24 bodyguards.
Popular discontent with presence of PMFs in Iraq
In 2007 Blackwater became the center of controversy when they massacred 17 civilians in Nisour square in central Bagdad. Since then the Iraqi public has been very hostile towards the presence of the firm in their country.
A cooldown in Iraq - U.S. relations
The fact that the Iraqi government is trying to get rid of the group that is guarding U.S. Diplomats may indicate that they are trying to distance themselves from the U.S. which coincides with new U.S. President Obama´s intention to decrease U.S. in Iraq while increasing efforts in Afghanistan.
The U.S. Private Military Firm (PMF) Blackwater Worldwide was denied a licence for operating in Iraq forthwith. The Iraqi Ministry of Home Affairs oversees the licencing of PMFs in Iraq.
Blackwater history in Iraq
Blackwater has operated in Iraq since the U.S. invasion of 2003. It was charged with protecting officials of the U.S. State Department which was initially responsible for overseeing the Civil administration of Iraq and later the transfer of authority to the Iraqi government. Former Governor of Iraq Bremer amended Iraqi law in such a way that employees of PMF could not be held accountable for their actions in order to ensure that U.S. State Department personel would receive maximum protection by the PMF bodyguards.
Securing the U.S. Governor of Iraq
Blackwater was the number one PMF contracted by the Americans for bodyguarding in Iraq. They were responsible for guarding the governor of Iraq with a security detail of three small helicopters and 24 bodyguards.
Popular discontent with presence of PMFs in Iraq
In 2007 Blackwater became the center of controversy when they massacred 17 civilians in Nisour square in central Bagdad. Since then the Iraqi public has been very hostile towards the presence of the firm in their country.
A cooldown in Iraq - U.S. relations
The fact that the Iraqi government is trying to get rid of the group that is guarding U.S. Diplomats may indicate that they are trying to distance themselves from the U.S. which coincides with new U.S. President Obama´s intention to decrease U.S. in Iraq while increasing efforts in Afghanistan.
More on support for Geert Wilders in The Netherlands
Xeriscapist wrote:
"Actually I'm surprised at the low number of 51%. What is your opinion of this poll which asks "should Wilders be prosecuted?" "
The Geenstijl poll that you mention is not representative for the Dutch population but for the readers of Geenstijl. Right-wingers and Freedom-lovers are overrepresented amongst readers of Geenstijl.
As you can read in the rest of the Geenstijl article they are casting doubt on the accuracy of internet polls. They also mention the TNS NIPO poll which polls a more Leftwing oriented group. They show 51 percent approval for prosecuting Geert Wilders for inciting hatred against Islam.
Geenstijl further seems to imply that the people who are polled by peilpunt, the poll that I used as the basis of my article, are more of the Left than of the Right.
My conclusions:
-all the polls are problematic.
-both NPS NIPO and peilpunt poll amongst a group that is more Leftist oriented than the general population
-so the support for Geert Wilders is actually even bigger than the my peilpunt-poll indicates. Support for Wilders is HIGHER amongst the general voting population than 50 percent.
And finally: Even amongst the Leftist TNS NIPO poll there is only 51 percent approval for the prosecution of Geert Wilders. That is a narrow majority.
I think that Geert Wilders stands a lot to win and the Government and the Court stands a lot to lose in the coming legal battle.
"Actually I'm surprised at the low number of 51%. What is your opinion of this poll which asks "should Wilders be prosecuted?" "
The Geenstijl poll that you mention is not representative for the Dutch population but for the readers of Geenstijl. Right-wingers and Freedom-lovers are overrepresented amongst readers of Geenstijl.
As you can read in the rest of the Geenstijl article they are casting doubt on the accuracy of internet polls. They also mention the TNS NIPO poll which polls a more Leftwing oriented group. They show 51 percent approval for prosecuting Geert Wilders for inciting hatred against Islam.
Geenstijl further seems to imply that the people who are polled by peilpunt, the poll that I used as the basis of my article, are more of the Left than of the Right.
My conclusions:
-all the polls are problematic.
-both NPS NIPO and peilpunt poll amongst a group that is more Leftist oriented than the general population
-so the support for Geert Wilders is actually even bigger than the my peilpunt-poll indicates. Support for Wilders is HIGHER amongst the general voting population than 50 percent.
And finally: Even amongst the Leftist TNS NIPO poll there is only 51 percent approval for the prosecution of Geert Wilders. That is a narrow majority.
I think that Geert Wilders stands a lot to win and the Government and the Court stands a lot to lose in the coming legal battle.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Westermosque organisation tied up by verdict
The Milli Görüs mosque in Amsterdam known as the Westermosque has received a setback in its legal struggles against Building Corporation "Stadgenoot" (Formerly "Het Oosten"). A court judged that it will not be allowed to buy out Building Corporation "Stadgenoot" as intended, but that it will have to co-operate with the Building Corporation if it wishes to continue with its ambitious mosque building project.
Milli Görüs, a Islamist Turkish movement, wants to build a showpiece mosque in Amsterdam-West. In addition to a large mosque the complex will contain a shopping mall and residential housing. The Mosque is supposed to be build by Milli Görüs (Dutch), while the Building Corporation "Stadgenoot" is supposed to develop the mall and the residential housing. The participation of Building Corporation "Stadgenoot" is supposed to be a moderating influence on Milli Görüs. Milli Görüs wanted to dissolve the co-operation with Building Corporation "Stadgenoot", but this was forestalled by the Dutch Court, today.
Earlier posts on Snouck concerning the Westermosque are:
Westermosque: leader arrested
Westermosque: organisation's funds confisquated
Westermosque: the saga continues
Westermosque: Pride comes for the fall
Milli Görüs, a Islamist Turkish movement, wants to build a showpiece mosque in Amsterdam-West. In addition to a large mosque the complex will contain a shopping mall and residential housing. The Mosque is supposed to be build by Milli Görüs (Dutch), while the Building Corporation "Stadgenoot" is supposed to develop the mall and the residential housing. The participation of Building Corporation "Stadgenoot" is supposed to be a moderating influence on Milli Görüs. Milli Görüs wanted to dissolve the co-operation with Building Corporation "Stadgenoot", but this was forestalled by the Dutch Court, today.
Earlier posts on Snouck concerning the Westermosque are:
Westermosque: leader arrested
Westermosque: organisation's funds confisquated
Westermosque: the saga continues
Westermosque: Pride comes for the fall
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Freedom Party: another one bites the dust?
Well, is supposed to bite the dust. The Left wants to take out another prominent Freedom Party leader.
The Reds are really on a roll.
This time it is Hero Brinkman. Hero Brinkman is a Freedom Party (PVV) MP with a high public profile. He is a former Amsterdam cop with a lot of scores to settle against our leftist local government concerning the way Amsterdam is run.
But lately he has mostly been making waves with regards to crime and cooruption from the Dutch Antilles. The Dutch Antilles are a corruption-ridden bunch of Islands in the Carribbean which sends a lot of their society's lowest, least employable and most criminal stratum to The Netherlands. The Islands also receive large grants of subsidies annually, which dissappear without much effect on the social-economic situation of the Islands.
Hero Brinkman is a part of a parliamentary commission which oversees the spending of the money grants on the Antilles. He has - recently again - loudly and publicly pointed out the corruption on the Islands and their habit of dumping their underclass on The Netherlands.
René Damen, a member of the Dutch Greens, has now issued a similar complaint against Hero Brinkman (Dutch) as the one that has lead to Geert Wilders being prosecuted for hate crimes.
It seems that the Left is much encouraged by recent developments. On the other hand internet forums show rage building up with thousands of hostile comments against Muslims and the Left. Muslim leaders, such as Yusuf Altuntas of Milli Görüs, are publicly worrying about a backlash.
The more starry-eyed believers in a harmonious multi-cultural society are proven wrong, the more they will try to surpress nativist stirring.
The Reds are really on a roll.
This time it is Hero Brinkman. Hero Brinkman is a Freedom Party (PVV) MP with a high public profile. He is a former Amsterdam cop with a lot of scores to settle against our leftist local government concerning the way Amsterdam is run.
But lately he has mostly been making waves with regards to crime and cooruption from the Dutch Antilles. The Dutch Antilles are a corruption-ridden bunch of Islands in the Carribbean which sends a lot of their society's lowest, least employable and most criminal stratum to The Netherlands. The Islands also receive large grants of subsidies annually, which dissappear without much effect on the social-economic situation of the Islands.
Hero Brinkman is a part of a parliamentary commission which oversees the spending of the money grants on the Antilles. He has - recently again - loudly and publicly pointed out the corruption on the Islands and their habit of dumping their underclass on The Netherlands.
René Damen, a member of the Dutch Greens, has now issued a similar complaint against Hero Brinkman (Dutch) as the one that has lead to Geert Wilders being prosecuted for hate crimes.
It seems that the Left is much encouraged by recent developments. On the other hand internet forums show rage building up with thousands of hostile comments against Muslims and the Left. Muslim leaders, such as Yusuf Altuntas of Milli Görüs, are publicly worrying about a backlash.
The more starry-eyed believers in a harmonious multi-cultural society are proven wrong, the more they will try to surpress nativist stirring.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Geert Wilders at Kleinverzet
There is a long and informative post on the matter with the prosecution against the leader of the Dutch Freedom Party Geert Wilders at Kleinverzet.
Geert Wilders has broad support amongst Dutch population
On Thursday 22 January opinion poller Maurice de Hondt of peil.nl published a poll that shows that 51 percent of those polled were of the opinion that: "the Court made an unacceptable breach of the position of a MP representing more than half a million Dutch voters".
The link is HERE in Dutch. The relevant item is called "Vervolging Wilders"
Similar levels of support for Wilders' position are registered on other questions.
The link is HERE in Dutch. The relevant item is called "Vervolging Wilders"
Similar levels of support for Wilders' position are registered on other questions.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Future of the Dutch Freedom Party
The Freedom Party (PVV) issued a statement replying to the news that Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders will be prosecuted for making Islam-critical statements.
The full statement in English is HERE.
It concludes: “We depend on small donations. The Freedom Party is the only party in Parliament that does not accept any government funding. This court decision jeopardizes the very existence of the Freedom Party. We simply cannot afford the enormous legal expenses.”
This is not good.
The full statement in English is HERE.
It concludes: “We depend on small donations. The Freedom Party is the only party in Parliament that does not accept any government funding. This court decision jeopardizes the very existence of the Freedom Party. We simply cannot afford the enormous legal expenses.”
This is not good.
Dutch Court of Appeal orders prosecution of Geert Wilders
In a surprising move the Amsterdam Court of appeal today ordered the prosecution of Dutch Parlementarian and MP Geert Wilders. The Public Prosecution (OM) had earlier decided against prosecution of Wilders for making Islam-critical comments on the grounds that the comments were made as a part of the "social debate" and as such are not prosecutable.
Today the Amsterdam Court of Appeal published a judgement agreeing to an appeal by Leftist and Muslim appelants who want to see Geert Wilders prosecuted and punished for opposing Islam.
Mr. Geert Wilders (Dutch) reacted shocked to the judgement and vowed to fight it to the High Court.
A member of the Liberal-Conservative VVD reacted negatively to the Court's decision while MP Ton Heerts (Dutch), a Labour (PvdA) politician and Abdelmajid Khairoun (Dutch) of the National Muslim Council (NMO) reacted cheerfully.
Today the Amsterdam Court of Appeal published a judgement agreeing to an appeal by Leftist and Muslim appelants who want to see Geert Wilders prosecuted and punished for opposing Islam.
Mr. Geert Wilders (Dutch) reacted shocked to the judgement and vowed to fight it to the High Court.
A member of the Liberal-Conservative VVD reacted negatively to the Court's decision while MP Ton Heerts (Dutch), a Labour (PvdA) politician and Abdelmajid Khairoun (Dutch) of the National Muslim Council (NMO) reacted cheerfully.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Dutch Army permits soldiers to take oath on Allah
Minister of the Interior Guusje ter Horst said in Dutch Parliament that: police officers are not allowed to give oaths in the name of Allah. Until March last year, two police forces did offer the possibility of giving an Islamic oath, but Ms Ter Horst says the practice was against the rules and has been stopped.
There were two ways in which the oath could be taken in The Netherlands. One is "in the name of God" and the other is "I proclaim". Civil servants working for the national government are also obliged to take the oath this way.
However the Dutch Army and two municipalities do allow the oath to be taken "in the name of Allah".
There were two ways in which the oath could be taken in The Netherlands. One is "in the name of God" and the other is "I proclaim". Civil servants working for the national government are also obliged to take the oath this way.
However the Dutch Army and two municipalities do allow the oath to be taken "in the name of Allah".
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Gaza: willpower and a simple rocket
No Peace in Israel
Since Israel was founded in 1948, 60 years ago it has been constantly at war. There have been furious wars, such as in 1973 or 1982. There have been truces. There have been lulls in the fighting. But there has not been peace. Not ever.
There has been war with the neighbouring countries such as Egypt and their armies. But the last neighbouring state, Syria, gave up in the eighties.
There has been war with the Palestinians, their guerilla armies and terror organisations such as Fatah and Hamas.
The IDF has 176,000 men and women as a permanent force. Hamas has 16,000.
Israeli Offensive
Right now the fighting has flared up again. The latest round takes place in the narrow Gaza strip in the South of Israel. It is on the Mediterranean. The Israelis are applying fire power with abandon. Ground forces have attacked and invaded the tiny Gaza strip.
The Israeli government is responding to Hamas ending the cease fire that existed. Hamas is the Palestinian entity that runs the strip. It is militarily stronger than Fatah which used to run the strip. And it has more legitimacy in the eyes of the Gazans due to its more uncompromising stance against Israel. Hamas does not recognize the state of Israel, has vowed never to recognize it and is more ready than Fatah to use violence against Israel.
Hamas used to use suicide bombers against Israelis before. Israel stopped this by building a wall around Gaza. It closed off all traffic in and out.
Hamas' war objective
Hamas has vowed to regain control of the borders. Will it succeed?
The simplest rocket, the Qassam
It has fired more than 10,000 garage built Qassam rockets against Israel. The rockets are extremely simple and require only the simplest tools to be built. In military terms the rockets are laughable but Hamas has managed to elicit a massive and very visible response from the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
The goal of the IDF offensive is to "control the Qassam rocket launch sites". But the Qassem require hardly any infrastructure to be manufactured or fire. Watch this Hamas propaganda movie. It give a good idea of how simple the rockets are.
Because the Qassams are so simple and can be launched from almost everywhere the IDF can only succeed when they permanently destroy the entire Gaza strip. The IDF is going to do considerable damage. But it is not going to destroy all of Gaza.
After some time the IDF ground troops will be withdrawn. The bombing will stop, when Gaza and therefore the IDF run out of targets. Hamas will still be there. With Qassams. They will observe a truce. No peace. A truce.
The conclusion: Hamas will come out on top
Mrs. Caroline Glick says what will happen next. There will be negotiations. With a mediator. The EU. "The Europeans, the Egyptians and the Turks have all adopted Hamas's demand for control of its land and sea borders as a starting point. None have included any demands for Hamas to disarm, end its weapons trafficking or commit itself to a permanent ceasefire with Israel."
Israel has demanded a monitoring force on the Gaza border. It will get a monitoring force from the EU, similar to the EU monitoring force "securing" the Lebanese - Israeli border.
Diluting political and security responsibility
The EU will tie Israel's hands in any future confrontation with Hamas.
Which is probably exactly what the current Israeli government wants. They do not want to deal with Hamas. They want to share the responsibility for Israel's security with a partner. In order to dilute their responsibility.
This Israeli offensive is just a demonstration for the Israeli public, in order to get it to accept this deal. The Israelis will accept it. They are good liberals after all, like the rest of the West.
Roll over and surrender boys. But first the fire works.
The Prussian military theorist Carl von Clauswitz wrote that: total military power is the number of men, plus weapons multiplied by will power. Hamas has only a tenth of the manpower of the IDF and extremely simple and cheap weapons. But it achieves its goals by its superior will power.
Since Israel was founded in 1948, 60 years ago it has been constantly at war. There have been furious wars, such as in 1973 or 1982. There have been truces. There have been lulls in the fighting. But there has not been peace. Not ever.
There has been war with the neighbouring countries such as Egypt and their armies. But the last neighbouring state, Syria, gave up in the eighties.
There has been war with the Palestinians, their guerilla armies and terror organisations such as Fatah and Hamas.
The IDF has 176,000 men and women as a permanent force. Hamas has 16,000.
Israeli Offensive
Right now the fighting has flared up again. The latest round takes place in the narrow Gaza strip in the South of Israel. It is on the Mediterranean. The Israelis are applying fire power with abandon. Ground forces have attacked and invaded the tiny Gaza strip.
The Israeli government is responding to Hamas ending the cease fire that existed. Hamas is the Palestinian entity that runs the strip. It is militarily stronger than Fatah which used to run the strip. And it has more legitimacy in the eyes of the Gazans due to its more uncompromising stance against Israel. Hamas does not recognize the state of Israel, has vowed never to recognize it and is more ready than Fatah to use violence against Israel.
Hamas used to use suicide bombers against Israelis before. Israel stopped this by building a wall around Gaza. It closed off all traffic in and out.
Hamas' war objective
Hamas has vowed to regain control of the borders. Will it succeed?
The simplest rocket, the Qassam
It has fired more than 10,000 garage built Qassam rockets against Israel. The rockets are extremely simple and require only the simplest tools to be built. In military terms the rockets are laughable but Hamas has managed to elicit a massive and very visible response from the Israeli Defense Force (IDF).
The goal of the IDF offensive is to "control the Qassam rocket launch sites". But the Qassem require hardly any infrastructure to be manufactured or fire. Watch this Hamas propaganda movie. It give a good idea of how simple the rockets are.
Because the Qassams are so simple and can be launched from almost everywhere the IDF can only succeed when they permanently destroy the entire Gaza strip. The IDF is going to do considerable damage. But it is not going to destroy all of Gaza.
After some time the IDF ground troops will be withdrawn. The bombing will stop, when Gaza and therefore the IDF run out of targets. Hamas will still be there. With Qassams. They will observe a truce. No peace. A truce.
The conclusion: Hamas will come out on top
Mrs. Caroline Glick says what will happen next. There will be negotiations. With a mediator. The EU. "The Europeans, the Egyptians and the Turks have all adopted Hamas's demand for control of its land and sea borders as a starting point. None have included any demands for Hamas to disarm, end its weapons trafficking or commit itself to a permanent ceasefire with Israel."
Israel has demanded a monitoring force on the Gaza border. It will get a monitoring force from the EU, similar to the EU monitoring force "securing" the Lebanese - Israeli border.
Diluting political and security responsibility
The EU will tie Israel's hands in any future confrontation with Hamas.
Which is probably exactly what the current Israeli government wants. They do not want to deal with Hamas. They want to share the responsibility for Israel's security with a partner. In order to dilute their responsibility.
This Israeli offensive is just a demonstration for the Israeli public, in order to get it to accept this deal. The Israelis will accept it. They are good liberals after all, like the rest of the West.
Roll over and surrender boys. But first the fire works.
The Prussian military theorist Carl von Clauswitz wrote that: total military power is the number of men, plus weapons multiplied by will power. Hamas has only a tenth of the manpower of the IDF and extremely simple and cheap weapons. But it achieves its goals by its superior will power.
Dutch MP calls for violence against Israel
Dutch MP Harry van Bommel called for an Intifadah against Israel during a demonstration on 3 januari in Amsterdam. Shouting "Intifadah, intifadah, Palestine Free" he marched with Anti-Israel activist Gretta Duisenburg.
Behind him protesters are calling for "Hamas, Hamas, Jews to be gassed". This rhymes in Dutch and is therefore considered cute by some.
MP Van Bommel is a member of the Socialist Party (SP). The SP is a growing party popular amongst marginalized and more recently also media elite Dutch. MP Van Bommel is second or third most influential within the SP. He has very good contacts with the Dutch media, especially newspapers. MP Van Bommel is well known for his anti-western point of view regarding Middle Eastern politics.
He lives in the Amsterdam neighbourhood where Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh was shot by a Dutch Muslim, for making a Muslim critical film.
Behind him protesters are calling for "Hamas, Hamas, Jews to be gassed". This rhymes in Dutch and is therefore considered cute by some.
MP Van Bommel is a member of the Socialist Party (SP). The SP is a growing party popular amongst marginalized and more recently also media elite Dutch. MP Van Bommel is second or third most influential within the SP. He has very good contacts with the Dutch media, especially newspapers. MP Van Bommel is well known for his anti-western point of view regarding Middle Eastern politics.
He lives in the Amsterdam neighbourhood where Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh was shot by a Dutch Muslim, for making a Muslim critical film.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Belgian police arrest Muslim terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda
In Belgium police arrested 11 suspects of terrorism this morning in a raid in various towns in the country.
"Belgian police took 11 men into custody Thursday following a request by Moroccan authorities, amid an investigation into a suspected terrorist group in Belgium, federal prosecutors said.
The 11 were picked up during 12 raids, involving around 100 officers, in Brussels, Tongres, in northeast Belgium, central Nivelle and Arlon in the southeast, spokeswoman Lieve Pellens said.
The raids follow declarations made to police early this year by Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian and Moroccan national on trial in Morocco on suspicion of having led an Al Qaeda-linked group."
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"Belgian police took 11 men into custody Thursday following a request by Moroccan authorities, amid an investigation into a suspected terrorist group in Belgium, federal prosecutors said.
The 11 were picked up during 12 raids, involving around 100 officers, in Brussels, Tongres, in northeast Belgium, central Nivelle and Arlon in the southeast, spokeswoman Lieve Pellens said.
The raids follow declarations made to police early this year by Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian and Moroccan national on trial in Morocco on suspicion of having led an Al Qaeda-linked group."
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Muslims attack Church in Gouda
Muslim youth attack Church
Four Moroccan teenagers attacked a Church in the town of Gouda in The Netherlands. The attack took place on Saturday 22 November during the afternoon. The target is situated in the Gouda neighbourhood of Bloemendaal.
The name of the church is the Reformed Christian Church "Vaste Burcht". This is Dutch for "Well-built Stronghold". The Church lived up to its name as only the door of the church was damaged by the fire.
Three of the four arrested teenagers spend a whole night in a police prison. A fourth was released.
In Parliament
The matter was mentioned in Dutch Parliament by Freedom Party (PVV) MPs Geert Wilders and Sietse Fritsma. Among other things they asked for criminals with Dutch and Moroccan (Dutch) nationality to be banned from The Netherlands.
Reaction of the Gouda authorities
Police and fire brigade reacted quickly to the attack. The mayor of Gouda, Mr. Wim Cornelis stated to "take the case seriously".
Earlier disturbances in Gouda in september 2008
Another quarter of the town of Gouda called Oosterwei was in the news in September. The neighbourhood had been terrorized by Moroccans (Dutch) and other ethnics for a years already, but now it finally hit the news due to busdrivers refusing to drive their route trough Oosterwei after a busdriver had been mugged.
Geert Wilders: protect Dutch citizens
In an effective performance Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders asked in parliament why the Dutch Royal Army was in Afghanistan protecting Afghan villagers from the Taliban if the Dutch in many towns and cities were not safe from Moroccan street terrorists.
Authorities try to diminish the issue
The mayor of Gouda, Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin (Dutch), Minister of the Interior Guusje ter Horst and the police chief of the police district that Gouda resorts under Mr. Jan Stikvoort (Dutch) tried to put the anarchy in Gouda under wraps. They stated that there had been an "incident".
In a reaction Geert Wilders subtly demanded that the police chief of Gouda had to be demoted to a parking supervisor in a rural part of The Netherlands.
The authorities are exposed as failures
Shortly thereafter a TV presenter was mugged in Gouda, a woman was hit by a dart arrow and a police trainee was stabbed. All by Moroccans. The icing on the cake was the looting of a supermarket by a group of Moroccans, with the police taking more than an hour to arrive.
The press finally does its work
A mayor newspaper, De Telegraaf, put reports of this serie of incidents on their front page, during september and october. This established the reality of the anarchy. And this anarchy in Gouda and many other places is not incidental but structural. It had become clear that the authorities did not have things in hand in the town of Gouda.
The authorities come around and recognize there is a problem
The authorities reacted by summing up programs to deal with Moroccan street terror "harshly". But the volume of violent crime and the number of criminals is so large that the capacity is lacking to punish violent criminals significantly. Also when the treatment that politicians and police managers want to prescribe to criminals one realises that they do not intend to punish but to "treat" or "help" the criminals.
Labour MP says: "Geert Wilders is right!"
One Labour Party MP however insisted that Moroccans had to be "humiliated in front of their peers" (Dutch).
Will it have a positive effect?
Even if capacity was created to punish Moroccan and other ethnic criminals. By imprisoning them for a considarable time. Even if this would happen it is doubtful that this would have much effect. The situation has gotten too far out of hand. Prisons are full of Moroccans and other minorities anyway. They have become crime schools, rather than correctional facilities.
Too little, too late
The rapid reaction of the Gouda Mayor and Police to the Gouda Church is a result to the effect of the Dutch press pointing out reality of Dutch Multi-Cultural society and the effective opposition work of Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party.
But it will not have a significant effect. The situation is out of government control . And therefore out of control of Parliamentary politics.
Four Moroccan teenagers attacked a Church in the town of Gouda in The Netherlands. The attack took place on Saturday 22 November during the afternoon. The target is situated in the Gouda neighbourhood of Bloemendaal.
The name of the church is the Reformed Christian Church "Vaste Burcht". This is Dutch for "Well-built Stronghold". The Church lived up to its name as only the door of the church was damaged by the fire.
Three of the four arrested teenagers spend a whole night in a police prison. A fourth was released.
In Parliament
The matter was mentioned in Dutch Parliament by Freedom Party (PVV) MPs Geert Wilders and Sietse Fritsma. Among other things they asked for criminals with Dutch and Moroccan (Dutch) nationality to be banned from The Netherlands.
Reaction of the Gouda authorities
Police and fire brigade reacted quickly to the attack. The mayor of Gouda, Mr. Wim Cornelis stated to "take the case seriously".
Earlier disturbances in Gouda in september 2008
Another quarter of the town of Gouda called Oosterwei was in the news in September. The neighbourhood had been terrorized by Moroccans (Dutch) and other ethnics for a years already, but now it finally hit the news due to busdrivers refusing to drive their route trough Oosterwei after a busdriver had been mugged.
Geert Wilders: protect Dutch citizens
In an effective performance Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders asked in parliament why the Dutch Royal Army was in Afghanistan protecting Afghan villagers from the Taliban if the Dutch in many towns and cities were not safe from Moroccan street terrorists.
Authorities try to diminish the issue
The mayor of Gouda, Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin (Dutch), Minister of the Interior Guusje ter Horst and the police chief of the police district that Gouda resorts under Mr. Jan Stikvoort (Dutch) tried to put the anarchy in Gouda under wraps. They stated that there had been an "incident".
In a reaction Geert Wilders subtly demanded that the police chief of Gouda had to be demoted to a parking supervisor in a rural part of The Netherlands.
The authorities are exposed as failures
Shortly thereafter a TV presenter was mugged in Gouda, a woman was hit by a dart arrow and a police trainee was stabbed. All by Moroccans. The icing on the cake was the looting of a supermarket by a group of Moroccans, with the police taking more than an hour to arrive.
The press finally does its work
A mayor newspaper, De Telegraaf, put reports of this serie of incidents on their front page, during september and october. This established the reality of the anarchy. And this anarchy in Gouda and many other places is not incidental but structural. It had become clear that the authorities did not have things in hand in the town of Gouda.
The authorities come around and recognize there is a problem
The authorities reacted by summing up programs to deal with Moroccan street terror "harshly". But the volume of violent crime and the number of criminals is so large that the capacity is lacking to punish violent criminals significantly. Also when the treatment that politicians and police managers want to prescribe to criminals one realises that they do not intend to punish but to "treat" or "help" the criminals.
Labour MP says: "Geert Wilders is right!"
One Labour Party MP however insisted that Moroccans had to be "humiliated in front of their peers" (Dutch).
Will it have a positive effect?
Even if capacity was created to punish Moroccan and other ethnic criminals. By imprisoning them for a considarable time. Even if this would happen it is doubtful that this would have much effect. The situation has gotten too far out of hand. Prisons are full of Moroccans and other minorities anyway. They have become crime schools, rather than correctional facilities.
Too little, too late
The rapid reaction of the Gouda Mayor and Police to the Gouda Church is a result to the effect of the Dutch press pointing out reality of Dutch Multi-Cultural society and the effective opposition work of Geert Wilders and his Freedom Party.
But it will not have a significant effect. The situation is out of government control . And therefore out of control of Parliamentary politics.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Further thoughts on the dismissal of Minister Ella Vogelaar
Last week I blogged on the dismissal of Minister Ella Vogelaar of Neighbourhoods and Assimilation.
A further thought on this topic occurred to me. In my above quoted piece I gave as a reason for the dismissal that the Minister was too weak.
But there is more. Vogelaar was also not well-aligned with the Labour party's position on Assimilation. She represents the old line on the position of migrants in which it is mostly ethnic Dutch who are responsible for creating favourable condition for success of non-westerners in The Netherlands.
The new line of Labour that it is the non-westerners who must create the conditions for their succesfully becoming a part of Dutch society. By firing Minister Ella Vogelaar the Labour Party has now communicated the new line to the whole party.
Either you agree with the new policy or you are out.
A further thought on this topic occurred to me. In my above quoted piece I gave as a reason for the dismissal that the Minister was too weak.
But there is more. Vogelaar was also not well-aligned with the Labour party's position on Assimilation. She represents the old line on the position of migrants in which it is mostly ethnic Dutch who are responsible for creating favourable condition for success of non-westerners in The Netherlands.
The new line of Labour that it is the non-westerners who must create the conditions for their succesfully becoming a part of Dutch society. By firing Minister Ella Vogelaar the Labour Party has now communicated the new line to the whole party.
Either you agree with the new policy or you are out.
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ethnic Dutch and young Muslims on a collission course
Two Dutch institutes, the Verwey-Jonker and Forum institutes published a report on young Muslims in The Netherlands last week. It noted that a group of Dutch Muslims are becoming more pious and try to make more room for their religious practices. Practices mentioned are: "the right to pray, not shaking hands, wearing a headscarve, time off on Muslim holidays".
The report also notes that the rest of Dutch society is less willing to accomodate Muslim practices.
Obviously Muslim society and the majority are coming in conflict with each other.
The report optimistically looks at ways in which Muslims can make e.g. their employers accept their practices.
The report also notes that the rest of Dutch society is less willing to accomodate Muslim practices.
Obviously Muslim society and the majority are coming in conflict with each other.
The report optimistically looks at ways in which Muslims can make e.g. their employers accept their practices.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Dutch Freedom Party: Islam no religion
By the way of Martin Bosma, MP, the Freedom Party (PVV) stated in Dutch Parliament (Dutch) that "Islam is not a religion".
The leader of the Freedom Party, Geert Wilders stated a year ago that: "Islam is not so much a religion, but rather a political ideology".
The leader of the Freedom Party, Geert Wilders stated a year ago that: "Islam is not so much a religion, but rather a political ideology".
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Liberalism kills
Fascinating story coming to us from the Middle East (HT Mr. Lawrence Auster): a dippy Italian bint named Pippa Bacca takes it upon herself to hitchhike to Israel from Italy through Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and the territory of the Palestinian Authority dressed in a bridal dress. To prove that peace between the West and Islam is possible by Westerners giving up steretypes of Muslims as rapists and becoming more tolerant.
Mrs. tragically is raped and murdered in the first Muslim country she visits: Turkey.
What does that prove?
Mrs. tragically is raped and murdered in the first Muslim country she visits: Turkey.
What does that prove?
Friday, November 14, 2008
Minister of Neighbourhoods and Assimilation is forced to step down
Ella Vogelaar too weak
Yesterday evening Dutch Minister Ella Vogelaar (Labour) of Assimilation and Neighbourhoods was forced to step down. The head of the Labour Party publicly concluded that Minister Vogelaar was too weak and had no authority.
Crime register
The immediate cause of the Minister's downfall was her giving in to politicians from the Dutch Antilles to have the ethnicity of Antillians logged in a special crime register, for better exchange of information on highly criminal Antillian youth. Dutch Parliament had demanded the register for two years.
Former Communist Ella Vogelaar had been a weak Minister since she had accepted her Ministerhood of the newly created policy taskforce. The idea of the policy taskforce had been to address the trouble attending non-western immigrants in The Netherlands by improving the neighbourhoods that contain large numbers of non-westerners.
A string of mistakes
The Minister's many mistakes were summed up by Dutch columnist Syp Winia: "stating that Burqas are cool, Islam enriches The Netherlands, stating everything will sort itself out in time, providing free assimilation courses to immigrants and blaming ethnic Dutch for the troubles of non-western immigrants".
The political class becomes more aligned with the nation
The downfall of the Minister shows that the presence of large numbers of non-western immigrants has gone from a liability for the nation and a boon to the political class to a liability to both the nation and the political class.
That is an improvement.
The king is dead, long live the king
Amsterdam Labour Party (PvdA) stalwart and laywer Eberhard van der Laan of the firm of Kennedy en van der Laan attorneys will succeed Mrs. Vogelaar as Minister of the taskforce for Assimilation and Neighbourhoods.
Yesterday evening Dutch Minister Ella Vogelaar (Labour) of Assimilation and Neighbourhoods was forced to step down. The head of the Labour Party publicly concluded that Minister Vogelaar was too weak and had no authority.
Crime register
The immediate cause of the Minister's downfall was her giving in to politicians from the Dutch Antilles to have the ethnicity of Antillians logged in a special crime register, for better exchange of information on highly criminal Antillian youth. Dutch Parliament had demanded the register for two years.
Former Communist Ella Vogelaar had been a weak Minister since she had accepted her Ministerhood of the newly created policy taskforce. The idea of the policy taskforce had been to address the trouble attending non-western immigrants in The Netherlands by improving the neighbourhoods that contain large numbers of non-westerners.
A string of mistakes
The Minister's many mistakes were summed up by Dutch columnist Syp Winia: "stating that Burqas are cool, Islam enriches The Netherlands, stating everything will sort itself out in time, providing free assimilation courses to immigrants and blaming ethnic Dutch for the troubles of non-western immigrants".
The political class becomes more aligned with the nation
The downfall of the Minister shows that the presence of large numbers of non-western immigrants has gone from a liability for the nation and a boon to the political class to a liability to both the nation and the political class.
That is an improvement.
The king is dead, long live the king
Amsterdam Labour Party (PvdA) stalwart and laywer Eberhard van der Laan of the firm of Kennedy en van der Laan attorneys will succeed Mrs. Vogelaar as Minister of the taskforce for Assimilation and Neighbourhoods.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Brutal rape in centre of Amsterdam
Amsterdam newspaper "Het Parool" reports that a 26 years old woman was raped (Dutch) in the center of Amsterdam, the upscale canal area (grachtengordel).
This happened last tuesday at around 2:30. Location: Herengracht. The man asked for a cigarette and grabbed the woman. The man took her handbag and then attempted to rape her, but he did not succeed. He dragged her to the Leidsestraat, a busy area although less so at that time. He then demanded that she withdrew money for him from the ATMs at Ledseplein.
The police reports that the woman did not manage to grab the attention of the many passersby in that street. When they arrived the woman managed to break lose from clutches of the rapist and ask for help from a group of tourists. The rapist managed to run.
The police describes the man as of probable mediterranean extraction. The discription given generally fits North Africans especially Moroccans.
This happened last tuesday at around 2:30. Location: Herengracht. The man asked for a cigarette and grabbed the woman. The man took her handbag and then attempted to rape her, but he did not succeed. He dragged her to the Leidsestraat, a busy area although less so at that time. He then demanded that she withdrew money for him from the ATMs at Ledseplein.
The police reports that the woman did not manage to grab the attention of the many passersby in that street. When they arrived the woman managed to break lose from clutches of the rapist and ask for help from a group of tourists. The rapist managed to run.
The police describes the man as of probable mediterranean extraction. The discription given generally fits North Africans especially Moroccans.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Blasphemy goes PC
The law against Blasphemy
The Dutch cabinet will today discuss a proposal to remove article 147, the law against blasphemy, from the Dutch penal code. Article 137 of the penal code which forbids insulting groups on the basis of race, religion, sexual disposition or handicap will be amended too and the reference to religion will be taken out.
This is reported (Dutch) by the Reformatorisch Dagblad, a orthodox Calvinist Christian newspaper connected to the Christian Union (CU) Party. The CU is a junior partner in the Dutch Cabinet of Christian Democrats, Christian Union and Labour (PvdA).
The Constitution and the law against Discrimination
Appearently article 1 of the Dutch Constitution will remain unchanged. Article 1 states:
The Minister of Justice
The Reformatorisch Dagblad credits the proposal with Hirsh Ballin, a Cabinet member for Justice. Hirsch Ballin is a member of the Christian Democrats (CDA). He infamously defended the intimidating arrest of Dutch Cartoonist Gregorius Nekschot.
Freedom of Speech against Discrimination
2008 was a year of political friction and unrest between those who favour the principle of Freedom of Speech and those who favour religion. Dutch Cartoonists and webmasters attacked Islam in the same way as Christianity was attacked in the late 1960ies. They found that the government started to use the law against Blasphemy against them. Even though this law had been dormant since the case against writer Gerard van 't Reve had been dismissed by a Dutch court in 1968.
There seemed to grow a coalition between Christians and Islam in The Netherlands. The secular parties including the Leftist parties opposed this revival of the law against Blasphemy. They were prodded on by their voting base, which demanded Freedom of Speech and the right to criticize Religion especially Islam. The Labour Party (PvdA) and Socialist Party vied for the honour of defeating the law of Blasphemy. A proposal by Justice Minister Hirsch Ballin to extend the law against Blasphemy to insults to all worldviews was leaked by someone in the department of Justice and shot down in parliament.
What will happen?
There is a broad majority in parliament to remove the law against Blasphemy so the vote today seems a race with a predictable end.
Discrimination and protected classes
Even so the law against "discrimination" remains both in the Constitution and in the penal code. And thus immigrants remain a protected class under the law. The secularist have correctly pointed out that the law against Blasphemy makes the religious a protected class under the law. By giving the followers of religions superior rights to the rights of secular citizens. But it remains so that the law against Discrimination favours classes of people defined by race, gender and sexual orientation.
To paraphrase the word of Jesus: the secularists see the speck in the eye of the Christians and the Muslims, but fail to behold the plank in their own eye. (Matthew 7 : 1-6).
The Dutch cabinet will today discuss a proposal to remove article 147, the law against blasphemy, from the Dutch penal code. Article 137 of the penal code which forbids insulting groups on the basis of race, religion, sexual disposition or handicap will be amended too and the reference to religion will be taken out.
This is reported (Dutch) by the Reformatorisch Dagblad, a orthodox Calvinist Christian newspaper connected to the Christian Union (CU) Party. The CU is a junior partner in the Dutch Cabinet of Christian Democrats, Christian Union and Labour (PvdA).
The Constitution and the law against Discrimination
Appearently article 1 of the Dutch Constitution will remain unchanged. Article 1 states:
All persons in the Netherlands shall be treated equally in equal circumstances. Discrimination on the grounds of religion, belief, political opinion, race or sex or on other grounds whatsoever shall not be permitted.This law on discrimination by the state was amended in 1980 to include discrimination by private persons and parties on the lines of the old Soviet Constitution of 1936 (article 123).
The Minister of Justice
The Reformatorisch Dagblad credits the proposal with Hirsh Ballin, a Cabinet member for Justice. Hirsch Ballin is a member of the Christian Democrats (CDA). He infamously defended the intimidating arrest of Dutch Cartoonist Gregorius Nekschot.
Freedom of Speech against Discrimination
2008 was a year of political friction and unrest between those who favour the principle of Freedom of Speech and those who favour religion. Dutch Cartoonists and webmasters attacked Islam in the same way as Christianity was attacked in the late 1960ies. They found that the government started to use the law against Blasphemy against them. Even though this law had been dormant since the case against writer Gerard van 't Reve had been dismissed by a Dutch court in 1968.
There seemed to grow a coalition between Christians and Islam in The Netherlands. The secular parties including the Leftist parties opposed this revival of the law against Blasphemy. They were prodded on by their voting base, which demanded Freedom of Speech and the right to criticize Religion especially Islam. The Labour Party (PvdA) and Socialist Party vied for the honour of defeating the law of Blasphemy. A proposal by Justice Minister Hirsch Ballin to extend the law against Blasphemy to insults to all worldviews was leaked by someone in the department of Justice and shot down in parliament.
What will happen?
There is a broad majority in parliament to remove the law against Blasphemy so the vote today seems a race with a predictable end.
Discrimination and protected classes
Even so the law against "discrimination" remains both in the Constitution and in the penal code. And thus immigrants remain a protected class under the law. The secularist have correctly pointed out that the law against Blasphemy makes the religious a protected class under the law. By giving the followers of religions superior rights to the rights of secular citizens. But it remains so that the law against Discrimination favours classes of people defined by race, gender and sexual orientation.
To paraphrase the word of Jesus: the secularists see the speck in the eye of the Christians and the Muslims, but fail to behold the plank in their own eye. (Matthew 7 : 1-6).
Friday, June 20, 2008
Jordan works on warrant for the arrest of Geert Wilders
Geert Wilders, the leader of the Dutch Freedom Party is coming under fire from abroad. Judge Hassan Al Abdallat of the court in Amman, Jordan has ruled that a complaint by a group called "Messenger of Allah Unites Us" will be considered by the court. As a result of this complaint Jordan will issue an international order to arrest the Dutch politician. Geert Wilders has said that he does expect the Jordan Dutch to swiftly issue such an arrest warrent. As a result he will not be able to travel outside the Netherlands. Within the Netherlands Wilders will be protected by his parlementarian immunity.
Wilders is receiving support from the Office of the National Co-ordinator of Anti-Terrorism, the NCTb and Minister Maxime Verhagen (CDA) of Foreign Affairs.
Wilders is receiving support from the Office of the National Co-ordinator of Anti-Terrorism, the NCTb and Minister Maxime Verhagen (CDA) of Foreign Affairs.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
More Muzzling
Today the owner of Amsterdam-based politically incorrect Dutch weblog "hoei-boei" received an "order to present himself" from the Police Station on the Surinameplein in Amsterdam-West. After Gregorius Nekschot and the Holland Hardcore web forum the third instance of intimidation by the Dutch authorities of those who question Multicultural dogma and Islamisation.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Cartoonist Gregorius Nekschot becomes a stumbling block
Dutch Cartoonist Gregorius Nekschot, who was arrested last week was released after spending 30 hours in a cell.
This is a very long time to spend in jail and there seems no proper ground for such a long arrest. There is a strong impression that the arrest, made by 10 policemen was primerily intended to intimidate.
This has led to a very strongly adverse reaction by the Dutch public, who overwhelmingly expressed support for him. He has become an icon of the Freedom of Speech, a living version of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh.
Minister of Justice Hirsh Ballin, a Chrisitian Democrat, has gotten a lot of flak in Parliament for the decision to invade Mr. Nekschot's (Dutch) home, search his house and to arrest and to detain him.
Minister Hirsh Ballin admitted that 30 hours was too long and promissed to question the Public prosection ("Openbaar Ministerie" or "OM"). Whatever that means.
It is however obvious that the Justice Minister and the Public prosecutor lost a lot of face in this affair.
This is a very long time to spend in jail and there seems no proper ground for such a long arrest. There is a strong impression that the arrest, made by 10 policemen was primerily intended to intimidate.
This has led to a very strongly adverse reaction by the Dutch public, who overwhelmingly expressed support for him. He has become an icon of the Freedom of Speech, a living version of Pim Fortuyn and Theo van Gogh.
Minister of Justice Hirsh Ballin, a Chrisitian Democrat, has gotten a lot of flak in Parliament for the decision to invade Mr. Nekschot's (Dutch) home, search his house and to arrest and to detain him.
Minister Hirsh Ballin admitted that 30 hours was too long and promissed to question the Public prosection ("Openbaar Ministerie" or "OM"). Whatever that means.
It is however obvious that the Justice Minister and the Public prosecutor lost a lot of face in this affair.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Dutch State prosecutes cartoonist
Dutch Cartoonist Gregorius Nekschot makes cartoons that ridicule Islam and political correctness.
Gregorius Nekschot is a pseudonym.
Three years ago civil servant Enver Varisli of the Mercator (in Amsterdam-West) Discrimination Desk (MDI) reported six of Nekschot's cartoons as going against the anti-discrimination laws.
Yesterday his house was invaded by ten police men. They arrested Gregorius Nekschot, confiscated his computer, phone, back-up drive and a usb-stick. Mr. Nekschot was then taken to a high-security prison (Bijlmer bajes) and was released today.
Ominiously the police told Nekschot that his cartoon's were worse than Denmark's and that he would be in trouble for ridiculing Islam and its prophet.
Neksschot replied: "you are loading a very heavy responsibility on your shoulders".
In a interview with Amsterdam newspaper "Parool" Mr. Nekschot added:
Gregorius Nekschot is a pseudonym.
Three years ago civil servant Enver Varisli of the Mercator (in Amsterdam-West) Discrimination Desk (MDI) reported six of Nekschot's cartoons as going against the anti-discrimination laws.
Yesterday his house was invaded by ten police men. They arrested Gregorius Nekschot, confiscated his computer, phone, back-up drive and a usb-stick. Mr. Nekschot was then taken to a high-security prison (Bijlmer bajes) and was released today.
Ominiously the police told Nekschot that his cartoon's were worse than Denmark's and that he would be in trouble for ridiculing Islam and its prophet.
Neksschot replied: "you are loading a very heavy responsibility on your shoulders".
In a interview with Amsterdam newspaper "Parool" Mr. Nekschot added:
that he never tried to flee from the law. My web site contains a direct link to the MDI (anti-discrimination desk). But I have always been very carefull with my identity. I do not use that pseudonym for nothing. What I create is no trifling matter and I know what may be its consequences. Which is why I am very afraid of a conviction. Suppose I go to jail. As the maker of those cartoons I have to fear for my life.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Imam tells Dutch Children they are dogs
Dutch primary school "De Horizon" organized a field trip to a nearby mosque. In order for the pupils to get to know other communities of Multicultural society better.
This fits with Liberal propaganda that : "all cultures are equal and compatible. Intra-community trouble can be cured through people getting to know more about other communities and cultures".
On a question of one of the visiting Dutch schoolkids the Imam (Dutch) of the "El Mouchidine" Mosque stated "that all unbelievers are dogs".
The more many Dutch get to know other communities, the less they appreciate them.
This fits with Liberal propaganda that : "all cultures are equal and compatible. Intra-community trouble can be cured through people getting to know more about other communities and cultures".
On a question of one of the visiting Dutch schoolkids the Imam (Dutch) of the "El Mouchidine" Mosque stated "that all unbelievers are dogs".
The more many Dutch get to know other communities, the less they appreciate them.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Dutch anti Islam movie surpressed
Ehsan Jami the Iranian-Dutch apostate of Islam is making another anti-Islam film to supplement Geert Wilders' Fitna. The film focuses on the Prophet Muhammad's marriage to 9 year old Aisha and other of his behaviour that is ... er ... remarkable. The film was set to be released on Hitler's birthday, April 20th.
Due to strong pressure from Iran, Mr. Jami decided not to release the film. He stated that: "I have no army behind me (Dutch). The Dutch state cannot protect me"
Minister of Justice Hirsch Ballin had also pressured Mr. Jami not to release the highly provocative animation movie.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Geert Wilders released his movie Fitna
Yesterday Geert Wilders released Fitna. The film is critical of Islam. The medium that showed Fitna was LiveLeak.
The Dutch public reacted calmly. The Muslim immigrants behaved too.
It appears that the Dutch government and elites shot their collective bolt by trying to surpress the release of the movie.
The Dutch public reacted calmly. The Muslim immigrants behaved too.
It appears that the Dutch government and elites shot their collective bolt by trying to surpress the release of the movie.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Fitna, fitna and fitna
There is a lot of news on Wilders' to be released movie "Fitna". Even if I had the time I could not cover it.
Wilders (PVV) has now announced that Fitna will be released before April the first.
Kleinverzet has good coverage of Fitna. I recommend that you take a look.
Wilders (PVV) has now announced that Fitna will be released before April the first.
Kleinverzet has good coverage of Fitna. I recommend that you take a look.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Another obstacle for Wilders
After all Dutch broadcasters stated they would not broadcast Wilders' movie, there was an avenue left. Political news centre "Nieuwspoort" in the Dutch capital The Hague announced their willingness to air the film. Under the condition that Wilders (Dutch) would be responsible for security.
Wilders today stated he was neither willing nor able to pay for this security. The bill would amount to 300.000 or 400.000 Euros.
There are rumours that Fitna today got a preview on the Rotterdam Film Festival though.
Large number of cousin marriages in The Netherlands
The Dutch Institute for national Health and the Environment (RIVM) published a new study (Dutch) on cousin marriages. Although cousin marriages have dissapeared in The Netherlands after the Second World War the practice has come back again. The practice occurs frequently amongst the new communities of Muslims in The Netherlands. As a result of this practice there has been an increase in death at births and genetic defects. This trend is now flattening.
Steve Sailer of the Human Diversity Institute has extensively written on the new European phenomenon of consanguineous marriage in Islam.
Amongst Moroccans the percentage of consanguineous marriages is 22 percent. Amongst Turks even 24 percent according to the research. The consanguineous marriages are a Middle Eastern practice that strengthen kinship ties and improve solidarity amongst members of clans and tribes. It also causes lower loyalty to the national state both in the Middle East and in new areas of Muslim settlement such as Europe. The fractuous nature of consanguineous marriages are illustrated by the political and military situation on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The obstacles faced by the USA in the Middle East caused by consanguinus marriage have also been covered by Steve Sailer in "The cousin marriage conundrum"
Consanguineous marriage leads to nepotism and clannishness. It is an obstacle to achieving a Middle Eastern any settlements by Western forces.
It is also a menace to society for Western nations whose elites are so blinded to reality that they accept settlement of their land by Muslims. Due to Liberalism (the believe that all cultures are equal) Westerners have become unable to know this and to deal with this matter.
Steve Sailer of the Human Diversity Institute has extensively written on the new European phenomenon of consanguineous marriage in Islam.
Amongst Moroccans the percentage of consanguineous marriages is 22 percent. Amongst Turks even 24 percent according to the research. The consanguineous marriages are a Middle Eastern practice that strengthen kinship ties and improve solidarity amongst members of clans and tribes. It also causes lower loyalty to the national state both in the Middle East and in new areas of Muslim settlement such as Europe. The fractuous nature of consanguineous marriages are illustrated by the political and military situation on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The obstacles faced by the USA in the Middle East caused by consanguinus marriage have also been covered by Steve Sailer in "The cousin marriage conundrum"
Consanguineous marriage leads to nepotism and clannishness. It is an obstacle to achieving a Middle Eastern any settlements by Western forces.
It is also a menace to society for Western nations whose elites are so blinded to reality that they accept settlement of their land by Muslims. Due to Liberalism (the believe that all cultures are equal) Westerners have become unable to know this and to deal with this matter.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Dutch government seeks to ban Wilders' movie
I failed to blog this a few days ago. But I have to mention this, IMO.
The Dutch government has been seeking for ways to ban Wilders' movie "Fitna".
The Dutch government has been seeking for ways to ban Wilders' movie "Fitna".
The chicken run: more Dutchmen looking to emigrate due to Wilders' movie
For years Frans van Houten organized the Emigration Fair. The fair caters to people living in The Netherlands and who are looki ng for greener pastures abroad.
With all the hullabaloo about the film, the expected inpact on Muslims people are running scared and consequently interest in the fair has soared.
This year the fair is expected to receive 50 percent more visitors due to the anxiety caused by the Wilders' film (Dutch).
With all the hullabaloo about the film, the expected inpact on Muslims people are running scared and consequently interest in the fair has soared.
This year the fair is expected to receive 50 percent more visitors due to the anxiety caused by the Wilders' film (Dutch).
Bigger picture: The Surge
Steve Parkin of Ontario TV interviews General (ret.) Douglas Macgregor on the bogus, make believe war the US is waging. On "terror". Not on Islam. I repeat, not on Islam. The specific subject is the much touted surge.
Douglas Macgregor makes many interesting and commendable observations.
View the interview here.
Douglas Macgregor makes many interesting and commendable observations.
View the interview here.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Wilders' Quran movie "Fitna" will not be shown on TV
Today the vinegar press* Volkskrant published a report on the attitude of Dutch TV broadcasters on Wilders' Quran movie "Fitna".
According to the Volkskrant NONE of the Dutch Broadcasters will broadcast Wilders' movie (Dutch).
* "vinegar pisser" is a Dutch slang meaning "Leftist". "Volkskrant" is usually referred to as the "vinegar press" amongst Rightists.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
The suspense is increasing
Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders is upping the ante on the release of the film "Fitna", about Islam.
The website that is going to release the short movie is online:
fitnathemovie.com
The website that is going to release the short movie is online:
fitnathemovie.com
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Al-Qaida calls on Muslims to kill Geert Wilders
Kleinverzet has the news:
"The international terror network Al-Qaeda calls upon muslims to 'slaughter' the PVV politician Geert Wilders for insulting islam and the prohpet Muhammed."
The call for the assassination of the leader of the Freedom Party was made on alekhlaas.net, an Al-Qaida news conduit.
The alekhlaas.net forum seems to have been taken offline.
Read more on KleinVerzet.
"The international terror network Al-Qaeda calls upon muslims to 'slaughter' the PVV politician Geert Wilders for insulting islam and the prohpet Muhammed."
The call for the assassination of the leader of the Freedom Party was made on alekhlaas.net, an Al-Qaida news conduit.
The alekhlaas.net forum seems to have been taken offline.
Read more on KleinVerzet.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Dutch minister of Justice goes PC
Dutch Justice Minister Hirsch Ballin wanted to discourage the use of the word "allochtoon" and "autochtoon". These words are used by the Dutch to describe people who are foreign. Especially when they are non-western foreigners.
The minister thought these words cause artificial divisions.
The minister's plan was shot down by the coalition parties:
"Dijsselbloem (PvdA) talks of a "sympathetic plea" that runs aground on obstinate reality. "We proposed this in 2005 already. The government at the time dismissed it. It would be nice to stop talking about 'allochtonen' and 'autochtonen,' but those terms are so assimilated in society. You cannot change that with language police or a new law."
That was the friendliest dismissal of the plan.
Flickers of reality are allowed in the immigration debate in The Netherlands.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Checking out from the Hotel
Emigrating from the Netherlands.
Emigration from The Netherlands is historically high. A raport by a Dutch demographic institute, NIDI (Dutch), shows this. More than 130.000 people left the country. The Netherlands has a population of 16 million, so it is close to one percent. Important reason to check out from the hotel are:
- lack of room and quiet
- societal problems cause by pollution, crime and the multicultural society.
The number of emigrants grew by 67 percent since the year 2000.
The silver lining
A third of the emigrants is ethnically Dutch (44.000). Two thirds (88.000) are foreigners ("allochtononen"). Most of the emigrants are male have above average incomes. So as a result of this emigration the country becomes MORE homogenous.
The report is available as a pdf here. In Dutch.
Emigration from The Netherlands is historically high. A raport by a Dutch demographic institute, NIDI (Dutch), shows this. More than 130.000 people left the country. The Netherlands has a population of 16 million, so it is close to one percent. Important reason to check out from the hotel are:
- lack of room and quiet
- societal problems cause by pollution, crime and the multicultural society.
The number of emigrants grew by 67 percent since the year 2000.
The silver lining
A third of the emigrants is ethnically Dutch (44.000). Two thirds (88.000) are foreigners ("allochtononen"). Most of the emigrants are male have above average incomes. So as a result of this emigration the country becomes MORE homogenous.
The report is available as a pdf here. In Dutch.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Separation of Church and State under assault
The separation of State and Church is under assault. From an unexpected direction.
Our Christian Democrat (CDA) Prime Minister J.P. Balkenende was a guest on Robert A. Schuller's Hour of Power (Dutch) last Sunday. The Prime Minister was presented to the viewers as the Prime Minister of The Netherlands and not as a private person. The footage was filmed in the Tower of the Catshuis, the office of the Prime Minister.
There was no reaction from the opposition in parliament, nor from the Labour Party PvdA), the coalition partner of the CDA and Christian Union parties. Only the secular blogosphere defended the strict separation of State and Church. Both the Leftwing but politically incorrect De Zwijger blog and hyper popular right wing Geenstijl attacked the Prime Minister.
Due to the erosion of the Labour party by competition from the Socialist Party (SP). And the erosion of the Liberal-Conservative Party (VVD) by Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) secularity is weakening in The Netherlands. The Christian Parties are not affected by Multiculturalism because their support is from the villages and towns. With urban voters flocking to the anti-multiculturalist parties on the Left and Right the Christian Parties are essential in putting together coalitions.
I would say that gay marriage was the last show case of Dutch hyper-liberalism.
Our Christian Democrat (CDA) Prime Minister J.P. Balkenende was a guest on Robert A. Schuller's Hour of Power (Dutch) last Sunday. The Prime Minister was presented to the viewers as the Prime Minister of The Netherlands and not as a private person. The footage was filmed in the Tower of the Catshuis, the office of the Prime Minister.
There was no reaction from the opposition in parliament, nor from the Labour Party PvdA), the coalition partner of the CDA and Christian Union parties. Only the secular blogosphere defended the strict separation of State and Church. Both the Leftwing but politically incorrect De Zwijger blog and hyper popular right wing Geenstijl attacked the Prime Minister.
Due to the erosion of the Labour party by competition from the Socialist Party (SP). And the erosion of the Liberal-Conservative Party (VVD) by Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) secularity is weakening in The Netherlands. The Christian Parties are not affected by Multiculturalism because their support is from the villages and towns. With urban voters flocking to the anti-multiculturalist parties on the Left and Right the Christian Parties are essential in putting together coalitions.
I would say that gay marriage was the last show case of Dutch hyper-liberalism.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
A repeating fraction?
The split up of Multi-National Yugo-Slavia continues: yesterday Kosovo's independence was declared and recognized by 22 nations. The independence is the result of the US and EU policy regarding the break-up of Yugo-Slavia.
After Yugo-Slavia started to unravel in 1990, with the break-away of Slovenia and Croatia, the EU and US have tried to create new Multi-ethnic entities in Bosnia (Croat, Serb and Muslim "Bosniac") and now in the Serbian heartland of Kosovo (Muslim Albanian and Serb). The foreign policy of the EU and the US in this reflects their internal policies of promoting Multi-ethnicity.
However, as in Bosnia, the squabbling nationalities refuse to live together peacefully in Kosovo. The entities require a massive NATO force to keep the fiction alive that the groups can co-exist in the same political entity.
In Bosnia and Serbia proper there were nationalist demonstrations against Kosovo's indipendence. In Kosovo itself members of the Serb minority attacked a symbol of the international presence: a UN compound.
After Yugo-Slavia started to unravel in 1990, with the break-away of Slovenia and Croatia, the EU and US have tried to create new Multi-ethnic entities in Bosnia (Croat, Serb and Muslim "Bosniac") and now in the Serbian heartland of Kosovo (Muslim Albanian and Serb). The foreign policy of the EU and the US in this reflects their internal policies of promoting Multi-ethnicity.
However, as in Bosnia, the squabbling nationalities refuse to live together peacefully in Kosovo. The entities require a massive NATO force to keep the fiction alive that the groups can co-exist in the same political entity.
In Bosnia and Serbia proper there were nationalist demonstrations against Kosovo's indipendence. In Kosovo itself members of the Serb minority attacked a symbol of the international presence: a UN compound.
A legion of 5th columns
Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey went to Germany to state that Turks in Germany and the rest of Europe ought to hold on to their Turkish identity. What goes for Germany, goes for The Netherlands as well. That clears something up for us Dutchies.
Now the Maroccan state made a similar statement regarding the Moroccan communities in Europe. Minister Mohammed Ameur stated (Dutch) that Maroccan children in Europe (Dutch) must be educated in Arabic and Maroccan culture.
It is often stated that Marocco has an economic or pecuniary motive to keep the Moroccans abroad in the orbit of the Moroccan state. The remittances to the home country by Moroccans is the third largest source of foreign currency for the country.
However, Minister Ameur is in charge of the Ministry of Maroccans abroad. Maroccans abroad number 3.2 million or 10 percent of the population. Minister Ameur called them "the 16 province of Marocco". So the state considers them to be integral to the nation.
This integrality to the body of the nation is expressed in:
1. the fact that the state has a Ministry for Maroccans abroad
2. the fact that it has set up a council of advisors of influentual moroccans in Europe which advises the King of Marocco.
Read also the informative article on KleinVerzet on the Maroccans in The Netherlands and Europe.
Now the Maroccan state made a similar statement regarding the Moroccan communities in Europe. Minister Mohammed Ameur stated (Dutch) that Maroccan children in Europe (Dutch) must be educated in Arabic and Maroccan culture.
It is often stated that Marocco has an economic or pecuniary motive to keep the Moroccans abroad in the orbit of the Moroccan state. The remittances to the home country by Moroccans is the third largest source of foreign currency for the country.
However, Minister Ameur is in charge of the Ministry of Maroccans abroad. Maroccans abroad number 3.2 million or 10 percent of the population. Minister Ameur called them "the 16 province of Marocco". So the state considers them to be integral to the nation.
This integrality to the body of the nation is expressed in:
1. the fact that the state has a Ministry for Maroccans abroad
2. the fact that it has set up a council of advisors of influentual moroccans in Europe which advises the King of Marocco.
Read also the informative article on KleinVerzet on the Maroccans in The Netherlands and Europe.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Mayor Cohen of Amsterdam okays discrimination of women
The mayor of Amsterdam, Job Cohen, Labour, stunned Amsterdam politicians yesterday afternoon. The case had come up of a Muslim "city security coach" refusing to shake women's hands as a matter of principle. Upon being asked what his stance was on this issue in the light of the constitution's insistence on non-discrimination on the basis of gender (Article 1 of the Dutch Constitution no less) the Amsterdam mayor stated that this was allright and municipal workers and officials could freely discriminate against women if their faith demanded this (HT Kleinverzet).
The core of Liberalism/Leftism is the principal of non-discrimination. Minorities are specially protected by the Left for protection against this cosmic evil. Dutch Libertarian Bart Croughs wrote a book in 1995 called: "in the name of the woman, the gay and the foreigner" in which he wondered what Leftists would chose to support if they HAD to choose between to minorities if they were discriminating against each other. He specifically raised the combination of Muslims discriminating against women.
As far as the mayor of Amsterdam is concerned the issue is clear. The strictures of Islam take precedence over women's rights (Dutch). And it is now Amsterdam municipal policy too.
Christian Democrat municipal councillor Maurice Limmen stated that this would cause many more issues to crop up, such as the permission of discrimination of gays by municipal employees and vowed to oppose such permissiveness.
Of course there is a more pressing issue than discrimination of gays, women and assorted Liberal/Leftist heart throbs.
The question that haunts Amsterdam is whether discrimination of all Infidels by Muslim municipal workers is now permitted. And if it is permitted we have to ask ourselves: "do the municipal authorities still represent us Infidels and our interests or have they been subordinated to Muslims and their Sharia law?"
Oh, for the record. I quite agree with the Muslims with regards to the position of women. Women are societally inferior to men. I endorse discrimination of women. Not in the shaking of hands but in other fields. Such as women being allowed to vote, or to be elected. Generally I am all for discrimination and I think inequality is the basis of society and even all Creation.
Unequal things must be treated unequally. Muslims are unequal to Dutchmen. They think so and I agree with them. So they should be discriminated against. They do not belong in our society. Certainly not in our political order. Not in any way. Article 1 of the Dutch constitution has to be rewritten.
The core of Liberalism/Leftism is the principal of non-discrimination. Minorities are specially protected by the Left for protection against this cosmic evil. Dutch Libertarian Bart Croughs wrote a book in 1995 called: "in the name of the woman, the gay and the foreigner" in which he wondered what Leftists would chose to support if they HAD to choose between to minorities if they were discriminating against each other. He specifically raised the combination of Muslims discriminating against women.
As far as the mayor of Amsterdam is concerned the issue is clear. The strictures of Islam take precedence over women's rights (Dutch). And it is now Amsterdam municipal policy too.
Christian Democrat municipal councillor Maurice Limmen stated that this would cause many more issues to crop up, such as the permission of discrimination of gays by municipal employees and vowed to oppose such permissiveness.
Of course there is a more pressing issue than discrimination of gays, women and assorted Liberal/Leftist heart throbs.
The question that haunts Amsterdam is whether discrimination of all Infidels by Muslim municipal workers is now permitted. And if it is permitted we have to ask ourselves: "do the municipal authorities still represent us Infidels and our interests or have they been subordinated to Muslims and their Sharia law?"
Oh, for the record. I quite agree with the Muslims with regards to the position of women. Women are societally inferior to men. I endorse discrimination of women. Not in the shaking of hands but in other fields. Such as women being allowed to vote, or to be elected. Generally I am all for discrimination and I think inequality is the basis of society and even all Creation.
Unequal things must be treated unequally. Muslims are unequal to Dutchmen. They think so and I agree with them. So they should be discriminated against. They do not belong in our society. Certainly not in our political order. Not in any way. Article 1 of the Dutch constitution has to be rewritten.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Muslims making themselves unpopular. Again
The most popular Dutch blog has the news: Geenstijl reports: "Death squad for 73 year old Danish cartoonist".
Read the story HERE.
Geenstijl innociously asks "how come Islamophobia keeps rising?"
Read the story HERE.
Geenstijl innociously asks "how come Islamophobia keeps rising?"
Monday, February 11, 2008
Stealing their Thunder
The Netherlands is waiting for Wilders' movie on Islam. The leader of the Freedom Party (PVV) has now released the title of the movie and revealed a wisp of its ending.
The film is to be called "Fitna". It is an arabic word with a particular meaning in Islamic theology. It is similar to the "Tribulation" in Christian theology, the expectation of Ordeal, Anarchy and Temptation at the end of Time, as seen by the prophets.
"Fitna" is also used for disbelief, sin, schisms and civil wars amongst Muslims. According to Wikipedia "Fitna" is the
The film is to be called "Fitna". It is an arabic word with a particular meaning in Islamic theology. It is similar to the "Tribulation" in Christian theology, the expectation of Ordeal, Anarchy and Temptation at the end of Time, as seen by the prophets.
"Fitna" is also used for disbelief, sin, schisms and civil wars amongst Muslims. According to Wikipedia "Fitna" is the
jihad which returns as a boomerang inside and weakens the community. The fitna is the ulemas' obsessive fear since Islam exist.Mr. Wilders said in an interview:
the word "Fitna" is a mirror. Islam (Dutch) is our trial by Ordeal, our Tribulation.He continued:
the film ends with a shot of the prophet. Something happens to the portrait. I will not say what it is.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Abuse of tax payer's money
Geert Wilders is to release a Quran critical movie in March 2008. The Government is expecting trouble from the immigrant communities. In anticipation the Municipality of the City of Amsterdam sent "educational material" to 300 Amsterdam schools. The "educational material states: "unfortunate fact that some politicians seek to gain popularity by being very negative about certain groups of people."
This is a reference to Geert Wilders and his criticism of the Islam and its adherents.
The "educational material" contains a cartoon that reveals how the civil servants that prepared the "lessons" think about Dutch ethnics who oppose Muslims and Islam.
Do take a peek.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Socialist Mayor of Amsterdam is still unable to deal with criticism
Yesterday on television program NOVA former member of the Amsterdam police Hero Brinkman and his then boss Mayor Job Cohen of Amsterdam had a debate. The Policeman is now a MP for the Freedom Party (PVV) of Geert Wilders. MP Brinkman stated that:
Rather than refuting MP Brinkman's accusations Mayor Cohen retorted by accusing Brinkman and his party of:
The Left is unable to deal with criticism that goes to the core of their world view, the idea that people are equal. As in the former Communist block they hold on to their false ideals and react by insisting that their opponents are insane or evil or both. They are unable to rise above ad hominem attacks.
Amsterdamse city administrators are afraid of Muslims. They allow themselves to be fooled, ignore racism, and do not act against Morroccan recividists.He also accused the Mayor of being the worst mayor of The Netherlands and ignoring the Jihadist El-Tahweed mosque in Amsterdam.
Rather than refuting MP Brinkman's accusations Mayor Cohen retorted by accusing Brinkman and his party of:
polarising society and whipping up hatred and violence.Snouck:
The Left is unable to deal with criticism that goes to the core of their world view, the idea that people are equal. As in the former Communist block they hold on to their false ideals and react by insisting that their opponents are insane or evil or both. They are unable to rise above ad hominem attacks.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
More Islam criticism in The Netherlands
In addition to the film about the Quran that Dutch parlementarian Geert Wilders is set to release in March there is more serious Islam criticism coming up in The Netherlands.
Dutch Islam Scholar Hans Jansen is publishing a critical book on Islam and Jihad (Dutch) against unbelievers in April. The book's title is "read the Quran yourself". Hans Jansen has written a score of critical books and pamflets against Islam. He calls the Quran a hunting licence against non-muslims.
Hans Jansen has seen the effect of Islam in his own family. His son Ewout Jansen, a comedian who ridiculed Islam, has received death threats against his person.
Dutch Islam Scholar Hans Jansen is publishing a critical book on Islam and Jihad (Dutch) against unbelievers in April. The book's title is "read the Quran yourself". Hans Jansen has written a score of critical books and pamflets against Islam. He calls the Quran a hunting licence against non-muslims.
Hans Jansen has seen the effect of Islam in his own family. His son Ewout Jansen, a comedian who ridiculed Islam, has received death threats against his person.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Dutch government gettting nervous about Quran movie
Freedom Party (PVV) leader Geert Wilders plan to make and publish a film about the Quran worries the Dutch government. Guusje ter Horst, Minister of the Interior released a letter (Dutch) on the 24th of January preparing (HT Geenstijl.nl) Police and Army for
disturbances of the public order that may last for several days.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Censorship at the BBC
I missed this stroy a month ago. The BBC decided on 17 december 2007 to censor the lyrics of a song by the Pogues. "Fairytale of New York" the 1987 Christmas song features lyrics such as: "You scumbag, you maggot you cheap lousy faggot, Happy Christmas your arse I pray God It's our last." and the "faggot" part was deemed offensive by the BBC.
Small anti-islamisation demonstration in Amsterdam
Last Saturday SIOE (Stop Islamisation of Europe) organised a demo against Islamisation on Dam Square in Amsterdam. A small number of demonstrators and an equally small number of Antifa turned up to counter-demonstrate.
Link with a video (Dutch).
There was a strong police presence, but not as overwhelming as during the Brussels demo on September 11, 2007. I counted 10-15 riot vans plus about 20 mounted policemen and more police on foot on the sides of the square.
Link with a video (Dutch).
There was a strong police presence, but not as overwhelming as during the Brussels demo on September 11, 2007. I counted 10-15 riot vans plus about 20 mounted policemen and more police on foot on the sides of the square.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Where does the Islamisation come from?
Gates of Vienna has a report by Rolf Krake about the Cities against Islamisation project in which Vlaams Belang and several other European Anti-Islamist parties participate:
Cities Against Islamization states:
"The movement:
Resists the multicultural ideology which results in a situation where Western European Muslims publicly live in accordance with their own values. That leads to the institutionalization of the religion.
Resists the institutionalization of Islam, the official recognition of Islam, the subsidizing of Islamic associations, Koran schools, imams, etc. The institutionalization of Islam will lead to the creation of an Islamic socio-political group which will slow down the integration of the Islamic community.
Is opposed to concessions by policy makers towards Islam which have resulted in Western values and standards being suppressed more and more, in favor of Islamic costumes and values, which are frequently incompatible with our Western values, standards, and way of life.
Believes that individual freedom of religion, including Islam, must be assured at all times. However, freedom of religion cannot be an alibi for introducing undemocratic or discriminatory customs or acts.
Resists the introduction of Sharia law as a replacement for the European rules of law."
Snouck:
What is notably absent in the five point program of "Cities against Islamisation" is immigration and the establishment and growth of alien and hostile colonies on European soil.
Remove the colonies and there will be no chance of the increase of Muslim power in our lands.
Basically this reaction to Islamisation is greater autoritarianism and harshness against ALL citizens of European lands.
If we want to ensure the future AND freedom of Western nations immigration and Muslim colonies needs to be addressed.
Cities Against Islamization states:
"The movement:
Resists the multicultural ideology which results in a situation where Western European Muslims publicly live in accordance with their own values. That leads to the institutionalization of the religion.
Resists the institutionalization of Islam, the official recognition of Islam, the subsidizing of Islamic associations, Koran schools, imams, etc. The institutionalization of Islam will lead to the creation of an Islamic socio-political group which will slow down the integration of the Islamic community.
Is opposed to concessions by policy makers towards Islam which have resulted in Western values and standards being suppressed more and more, in favor of Islamic costumes and values, which are frequently incompatible with our Western values, standards, and way of life.
Believes that individual freedom of religion, including Islam, must be assured at all times. However, freedom of religion cannot be an alibi for introducing undemocratic or discriminatory customs or acts.
Resists the introduction of Sharia law as a replacement for the European rules of law."
Snouck:
What is notably absent in the five point program of "Cities against Islamisation" is immigration and the establishment and growth of alien and hostile colonies on European soil.
Remove the colonies and there will be no chance of the increase of Muslim power in our lands.
Basically this reaction to Islamisation is greater autoritarianism and harshness against ALL citizens of European lands.
If we want to ensure the future AND freedom of Western nations immigration and Muslim colonies needs to be addressed.
Geert Wilders: Suicidal Dutch leader
The leader of the right-wing Freedom Party, Geert Wilders is working on a film about Islam. He is following in the footsteps of Theo van Gogh who directed "Submission" about the plight of women in Islam.
The film is yet to be released.
The expectations are that the film will be offensive to Muslims. The Quran calls on Muslims to kill those who insult Islam.
At Brussels Journal Thomas Landen has a thoughtfull piece on Wilders' film, the Muslim threat and extremism in Dutch culture. I recommend that you read the whole piece titled "Geert Wilders on a suicide mission".
The film is yet to be released.
The expectations are that the film will be offensive to Muslims. The Quran calls on Muslims to kill those who insult Islam.
At Brussels Journal Thomas Landen has a thoughtfull piece on Wilders' film, the Muslim threat and extremism in Dutch culture. I recommend that you read the whole piece titled "Geert Wilders on a suicide mission".
Thursday, January 24, 2008
More Handwringing
On a briefing at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) in Washington Dutch security agents of the Internal Security Service (AIVD) reported that Jihadist recruiters continue to be active in Dutch Mosques (Dutch). Jihadist recruiters recruit at El Tawheed (Amsterdam), Al Fourkaan (Eindhoven), As-Soennah (Den Haag) and the Islamitic Foundation for Good Upbringing and Transfer of Knowledge (Tilburg).
These four mosques are leaders of Salafist Islam in The Netherlands. Salafism is the strongly Jihadist flavour of Islam.
The recruiters have personal ties to the Elders of the mosques and their Imams. The Leadership of the mosques keeps insisting that the goal of all Muslims must be the Caliphate. And The Netherlands too must be a partof the Caliphate. The leadership allows the recruiters to continue to assemble and prepare Muslims for Jihad against the West and the rest of the world.
The leadership of the mosques (Dutch) apply for subsidies from municipal governments by starting projects to protect "women's rights" or "youth support". By coaching subsidy applications in this liberal language they manage to pull the wool over the eyes of civil servants and Dutch taxpayers end up paying for training and recruiting the very Jihadist forces that will disenfranchise them.
Of course nothing will be done. Immigration will not be halted. Mosque leadership, Imams and recruiters will not be expelled. It is impossible to think that The Netherlands will do anything to protect itself. That would be exclusionist and discriminatory. And Liberalism forbids anything that reeks of exclusion and discrimination.
Even if it is necessary to protect the Dutch nation and its allies.
Liberalism has to go before it destroys the nation.
These four mosques are leaders of Salafist Islam in The Netherlands. Salafism is the strongly Jihadist flavour of Islam.
The recruiters have personal ties to the Elders of the mosques and their Imams. The Leadership of the mosques keeps insisting that the goal of all Muslims must be the Caliphate. And The Netherlands too must be a partof the Caliphate. The leadership allows the recruiters to continue to assemble and prepare Muslims for Jihad against the West and the rest of the world.
The leadership of the mosques (Dutch) apply for subsidies from municipal governments by starting projects to protect "women's rights" or "youth support". By coaching subsidy applications in this liberal language they manage to pull the wool over the eyes of civil servants and Dutch taxpayers end up paying for training and recruiting the very Jihadist forces that will disenfranchise them.
Of course nothing will be done. Immigration will not be halted. Mosque leadership, Imams and recruiters will not be expelled. It is impossible to think that The Netherlands will do anything to protect itself. That would be exclusionist and discriminatory. And Liberalism forbids anything that reeks of exclusion and discrimination.
Even if it is necessary to protect the Dutch nation and its allies.
Liberalism has to go before it destroys the nation.
Friday, January 18, 2008
SIOE plans demonstration against Muslim immigration in Amsterdam
SIOE (Stop Islamisation of Europe) which organised the Anti-Islam demo in Brussels on 11 September 2007 is marching again. A new anti-islamisation demonstration is planned for next Saturday 28 January. In Amsterdam. The magic centre of the universe.
East is East, West is West
Pastorius wrote at the infidel blogger alliance:
"I just hope you (Europeans) do not choose who you will fight by the color of their skin, but instead, by the content of their character."
Well, in times of crises and upheaval people, ALL people, tend to make friend/foe judgements based on group characteristics. It is only in the circle of friends that some people are able to transcend this pattern of judgement.
In Rudyard Kipling's words:
"Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat; But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth,
When two strong men stand face to face, tho' they come from the ends of the earth!"
We are not in the time of crises yet but when it comes one can be sure that Kipling's words will be proven yet again.
Oh, and the USA is a part of humanity too.
Not something to be happy or proud about, but it is just the way things stand with humanity.
"I just hope you (Europeans) do not choose who you will fight by the color of their skin, but instead, by the content of their character."
Well, in times of crises and upheaval people, ALL people, tend to make friend/foe judgements based on group characteristics. It is only in the circle of friends that some people are able to transcend this pattern of judgement.
In Rudyard Kipling's words:
"Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat; But there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth,
When two strong men stand face to face, tho' they come from the ends of the earth!"
We are not in the time of crises yet but when it comes one can be sure that Kipling's words will be proven yet again.
Oh, and the USA is a part of humanity too.
Not something to be happy or proud about, but it is just the way things stand with humanity.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Amsterdam Ghost Mosque Saga
The Westermosque, which is to be built in Amsterdam-West by the radical Turkish Milli Gorüs (national vision) is on the rails again. Or so it would seem. The local city council "De Baarsjes" has given the Islamisation project permission to go ahead again after concerns about the size of the mosque, corrupt financing and finally the hostile character of the Mill Gorüs Islamic movement, which is outlawed in Germany and seen as the threat to the state by the German and Turkish governments.
In Amsterdam however the authorities regard everything pertaining to the mosque cosher again. Perhaps. For the time being.
In Amsterdam however the authorities regard everything pertaining to the mosque cosher again. Perhaps. For the time being.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Some animals are more equal than others
At Islamineurope Esther wrote up a précis of rightwing violence accross Europe. One example of European racism is:
This looks more like anti-white racist violence. Or one must think it is an appropriate response to knife people for ethnic slurring.
The musician may probably have been a black rapper. Rap music is rife with the most vicious anti-white racist lyrics. And these rappers never get any troubles for texts that would get a white ethnic fined, fired, locked up and shunned in any Western country.
Double standard anyone?
Dutch musician knifes three Poles in night-club after suffering from racist abuseSnouck:
This looks more like anti-white racist violence. Or one must think it is an appropriate response to knife people for ethnic slurring.
The musician may probably have been a black rapper. Rap music is rife with the most vicious anti-white racist lyrics. And these rappers never get any troubles for texts that would get a white ethnic fined, fired, locked up and shunned in any Western country.
Double standard anyone?
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Freedom Party ostracised by Parliament for immigration motion
In 2001 Pim Fortuyn caused a shockwave in The Netherlands by stating on TV that if he could do it legally he would make sure there would "not one Muslim immigrant let in the country". This was during the time he was setting up his List Pim Fortuyn Party or just before.
Last Thursday PVV MP Sietse Fritsma attempted to register a similar proposal for a bill of law. This law from Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) quiver would ban all immigration from Muslims from Muslim countries. Christians from Muslim countries would not be banned. The law is specifically aimed at brides and bridegrooms which are entering the country as a part of "family re-unification", similar to Bush' "family values do not stop at the Rio Grande" Mexican immigration rethoric.
MP Fritsma had to run the gauntlet from MPs almost all other parties who accused him of "discrimination". This included "right-wing" MPs from the Christian Union (CU)and a Liberal-Conservative VVD MP. MP Fritsma defended his motion on the grounds that Muslims do not share Dutch values, are overrepresented in crime and unemployment and are thus a threat to Dutch interests.
Sietsma did not argue as he should have that non-discrimination even in its present, marxist inspired form does NOT apply from people who are not yet in the country. E.g. it is not illegal under the law that Nigerians, Americans and Germans can not vote in Dutch elections. However it is illegal to think that under liberalism and political correctness.
At some point the moderator of Parliament, Mrs. Verbeet, took Sietsma's propsal from the roll and came to the conclusion that it was unconstitutional and could not be debated. This is not the first time Mrs. Verbeet has done this.
After checking the rules that govern Parliamentary behaviour it became clear that Sietsma's proposal for a bill had to be registered and properly debated.
In conclusion: it is obvious that all Dutch politicians are shackled by liberalism and cultural marxism. The Freedom Party (PVV) seems to be the only exeption.
An interesting fact: Mr. Kamp, the liberal-conservative (VVD) stalwart who is setting a more "right-wing course" for his party accused Fritsma of discriminating Muslims vis-a-vis Africans, who are also overrepresented amongst the unemployed and criminally violent. So it is now a matter of Parliamentary record that Muslims and Africans are more prone to violence and being public charges than the ethnic dutch and certain immigrant groups (Europeans and most Asians). The politicians are fully aware of what they are doing to the nation, but they continue doing it.
I used to vote for this Mr. Kamp. He is our former Defense Minister (2002-2006).
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Resistance goes mainstream
In a remarkable move Liberal-Conservative (VVD) stalwart Henk Kamp made a significant move to slow down Islamisation of The Netherlands. The coalition party is now advocating a platform to reduce marriage migration to a trickle. From 30.000 to 5.000 per year.
"Henk Kamp wants to reduce immigration as much as possible of people "who not speak Dutch or English". The minimum age of a non-EU marriage immigrant should go up from 21 to 24, to combat arranged marriages. The applicant should also pay a deposit of 7,500 euros, only repayable after five years if no call has been made on social security."
AND
"Kamp also wants the government actively to track down and deport all illegal immigrants. Additionally, it should be a punishable offence for municipalities or other government bodies to offer aid to illegal immigrants. "
Also and most significantly:
"the Netherlands is not an Islamic country and must not become one." Mosques offering radical Imams a podium must be closed and the Imams deported, in Kamp's view. If they also have Dutch nationality as well as another, the Dutch passport must be taken away from them"
The VVD Party is under strong pressure from the right. The party's Conservative and Nationalist voters are deserting the party in droves running to Conservative Geert Wilders and Populist Rita Verdonk, both who jumped ship on the Liberal Conservative Party.
This move looks like the move a few days ago of insane Neo-Conservative (Invade the world, Invite the world) and Presidential Candidate John McCain in the USA.
"Henk Kamp wants to reduce immigration as much as possible of people "who not speak Dutch or English". The minimum age of a non-EU marriage immigrant should go up from 21 to 24, to combat arranged marriages. The applicant should also pay a deposit of 7,500 euros, only repayable after five years if no call has been made on social security."
AND
"Kamp also wants the government actively to track down and deport all illegal immigrants. Additionally, it should be a punishable offence for municipalities or other government bodies to offer aid to illegal immigrants. "
Also and most significantly:
"the Netherlands is not an Islamic country and must not become one." Mosques offering radical Imams a podium must be closed and the Imams deported, in Kamp's view. If they also have Dutch nationality as well as another, the Dutch passport must be taken away from them"
The VVD Party is under strong pressure from the right. The party's Conservative and Nationalist voters are deserting the party in droves running to Conservative Geert Wilders and Populist Rita Verdonk, both who jumped ship on the Liberal Conservative Party.
This move looks like the move a few days ago of insane Neo-Conservative (Invade the world, Invite the world) and Presidential Candidate John McCain in the USA.
Thursday, November 01, 2007
Dutch police bust human trafficking operation
Human traffickers arranged fake marriages for underage Nigerian girls in Roman Catholic churches in Spain to avoid the questions civil authorities might have asked, the Spanish interior ministry has said.
The ministry said the suspects would charge girls 7,000 euro (?4,900) for a wedding to a European citizen while paying 3,000 euro (?2,100) to men with EU citizenship.
The Nigerian girls were taken to Spain from the Netherlands, to where they had been smuggled. After their marriages they were forced into prostitution to pay off the cost of the wedding plus the cost of bringing them to Europe, which the smugglers said was 31,000 euro (?21,700).
Spanish police last week made eleven arrests as part of a Dutch-co-ordinated crackdown in nine countries on the criminal ring. The ministry said a total of 32 people were arrested.
Spanish investigators had discovered that suspects were making frequent trips to the Netherlands and arranging marriage ceremonies in Spanish churches.
The girls would arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport with fake Dutch passports and, because they were underage, stay at asylum seeker centres, having applied for asylum, the statement said. A few days later the girls would disappear from the centres, to be distributed around various EU countries where they were made to work as prostitutes.
The Spanish weddings were celebrated in Catholic churches using fake documents, thus avoiding face-to-face interviews with local authority representatives as required in civil marriage ceremonies, the statement said.
Raids in eight locations in Spain yielded Nigerian passports and birth certificates, false documents and Dutch baptism certificates. Investigators also found an invitation to the British Embassy in Spain, the statement said.
The operation, code-named Tulip, was triggered Wednesday by Dutch investigators who requested co-ordinated sweeps in Spain, the US, France, Germany, Belgium, Britain, Ireland and Nigeria, the statement said.
Spanish police raided eight locations in Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Torrejon de Ardoz and Seville.
The question is: the women that entered the Netherlands under false pretences, are they to be accepted by Dutch citizens now that it has become known that the marriages that made them "European citizens" are false?
The ministry said the suspects would charge girls 7,000 euro (?4,900) for a wedding to a European citizen while paying 3,000 euro (?2,100) to men with EU citizenship.
The Nigerian girls were taken to Spain from the Netherlands, to where they had been smuggled. After their marriages they were forced into prostitution to pay off the cost of the wedding plus the cost of bringing them to Europe, which the smugglers said was 31,000 euro (?21,700).
Spanish police last week made eleven arrests as part of a Dutch-co-ordinated crackdown in nine countries on the criminal ring. The ministry said a total of 32 people were arrested.
Spanish investigators had discovered that suspects were making frequent trips to the Netherlands and arranging marriage ceremonies in Spanish churches.
The girls would arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport with fake Dutch passports and, because they were underage, stay at asylum seeker centres, having applied for asylum, the statement said. A few days later the girls would disappear from the centres, to be distributed around various EU countries where they were made to work as prostitutes.
The Spanish weddings were celebrated in Catholic churches using fake documents, thus avoiding face-to-face interviews with local authority representatives as required in civil marriage ceremonies, the statement said.
Raids in eight locations in Spain yielded Nigerian passports and birth certificates, false documents and Dutch baptism certificates. Investigators also found an invitation to the British Embassy in Spain, the statement said.
The operation, code-named Tulip, was triggered Wednesday by Dutch investigators who requested co-ordinated sweeps in Spain, the US, France, Germany, Belgium, Britain, Ireland and Nigeria, the statement said.
Spanish police raided eight locations in Madrid, Fuenlabrada, Torrejon de Ardoz and Seville.
The question is: the women that entered the Netherlands under false pretences, are they to be accepted by Dutch citizens now that it has become known that the marriages that made them "European citizens" are false?
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