Posted on 03/31/2008 2:32:40 PM PDT by knighthawk
The ambassadors of 26 Islamic countries want the Netherlands to investigate whether the film Fitna made by Dutch right-wing populist MP Geert Wilders can be banned. They asked Foreign Minister Maxime Verhagen whether it is possible to start legal proceedings against the anti-Islam film. The meeting at the ministry in The Hague was attended by ambassadors of countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
Mr Verhagen told the 26 ambassadors he was pleased that responses from the Muslim world up to now had been moderate. He said the public prosecutor was investigating whether any offence had been committed, and the Dutch government clearly distanced itself from the film.
At the same time he called on the ambassadors to ensure Dutch citizens and organisations abroad were protected. "Let's keep heads cool and relations warm," he added. "We know about the concerns and feelings about this film among the international Muslim community, but hurt feelings must never be an excuse for aggression and threats."
"Christian terrorist"
In Indonesia, a few dozen demonstrators protested against Geert Wilders' film outside the Dutch embassy. They waved banners reading "Holland go to Hell" and "Kill Geert Wilders", threw eggs and bottles of water at the building and chanted anti-Dutch slogans. One protestor called on Muslims around the world to kill Mr Wilders, calling him a "Christian terrorist".
The protestors were kept at a distance by police with shields and water cannons. They were all said to be members of the Islamic Defence Front, an organisation whose leader was given a seven-month jail sentence in 2003 for acts of violence. In the city of Magelang on Sunday a few hundred protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against the film. However, the rest of Indonesia has remained calm.
Islamophobia
During a meeting of the Arab League in Damascus on Sunday, Arab leaders spoke of their alarm about growing Islamophobia around the world. The closing statement expressed concerns that Islam was also under attack in countries famous for their tolerance towards other religions and cultures.
In Jordan a group of MPs have asked the government to sever relations with the Netherlands in response to Fitna. "The film insults the Prophet Muhammad and hurts the feelings of all Muslims," said Jordanian MP Ali Dalain.
According to Arnold Heertje, a former professor of economics at the University of Amsterdam, an economic boycott of the Netherlands would have little effect.
"It would amount to a drop of 1.7 percent in our exports if the boycott was applied comprehensively. Probably the effect would be much smaller and possibly zero."
While there have been no demonstrations outside the Dutch embassy in Pakistan, security has been tightened there due to concerns about possible protests. Embassy staff have been instructed to limit their travel and attract as little attention to themselves as possible.
Regret and condemnation
The Iranian government called on Dutch ambassador Radinck van Vollenhoven to protest openly against Fitna. Mr Van Vollenhoven expressed his regret about the film and said the Dutch government condemned it.
There has also been criticism of Fitna from beyond the Islamic world. Austrian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith called the film "highly offensive," and "an obvious attempt to generate discord between faith communities." United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon also said it was "insulting and anti-Islamic".
Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has warned that there may be more protests to come. "It can sometimes take months for all the reactions to be felt."
Interesting tidbit that might come handy, Miracle-Gro’s Organic Choice Blood Meal is made from dried pigs blood.
I can’t find my link. The only things I find are peoples numbers reagrding how many hits, but they dont post any links.
But, what I do find are many many many links to see this movie. the islamofacists might have shut down Liveleak, but they cannot destroy the movie. It’s out there....ALL OVER!!!
Amen.
“Can the truth be made illegal in Holland?..”
When you are overrun w/ islamofascists... yes.
The odds of ANY in Holland accepting blame for extreme political liberal error is remote.. Germany, France and England learning from Holland might not happen either.. Those three countrys are not known for clear vision.. If they are expecting America to save them again for the third time might not happen.. America has been brain washed by our acadmedy for far too long.. We might be screwed too..
I believe Europe is beginning to be overrun by them as well. If so, they can kiss this American hiney if they think we will jump in and save them. Maybe they ought not to exist. How many times can you “save one from themselves” before you say “to heck with you, save yourself”?
Every Muslim is drilled from birth to believe the Koran is the literal words of God and that Mohammed merely transcribed them.
The book says to both kill,enslave or convert the infidel and to respectfully tolerate his religion.If a Muslim chooses either action,he gets a free pass because the word of God cannot be misinterpreted nor ammended—there can be no New Testament,no reformation—even the foretold “Expected One” or “Mahdi” cannot change or add a single word to the Koran.
Convenient,isn’t it?
Five times a day the devout Muslim prays thus:
“Praise belongs to God,Lord of the Worlds,
The Compassionate,the Merciful.
King of the day of Judgement.
‘Tis thee we worship and thee we ask for help.
Guide us in the straight(undevious)path,
The path of those whom Thou hast favored,
NOT THE PATH OF THOSE WHO INCUR THINE ANGER NOR THOSE WHO GO ASTRAY.”
So according to the last line,death to the infidel is not only just,but merciful as God has abandoned him.
Five times a day.
“Organic Choice Blood Meal made from dried pigs’ blood”
You’re not suggesting something suitable for hurling at muzzies, are you? Something that’ll pollute their sorry carcasses for all eternity?
Here’s my own suggestion for “Muzzie Kryptonite”:
Oscar Mayer (tm) Real Bacon Bits. Comes in a convenient pocket-sized resealable 3 oz. package.
Dry and compact until deployed. A waste of good food if it becomes necessary to do so.
(Expel these worthless moon-god worshipping murderers NOW!)
You’re not suggesting something suitable for hurling at muzzies, are you? Something that’ll pollute their sorry carcasses for all eternity?
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You mean this isn’t the gardening tips thread?
LOL
Ha! Too late, the cat’s out of the bag.
I hope that Wilders has several other movies “in the can” and ready for distribution ASAP. He has a window of opportunity to not only boost the political fortunes of his party, but of unifying similar political parties in Europe to the same theme.
Each of them can make their own movies, on a budget, and have maximum public impact with what amount to low cost campaign ads.
Most of all Americans, who least feel pressure against such films, should start making their own LiveLeak movies. With just still pictures and text and maybe some spliced video and audio, almost anyone with a computer can make such a film and post it.
It’s a little futile to ban it now — it’s all over the internet and won’t be put back in the can.
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ee4_1206625795&p=1
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ee4_1206625795&p=1
God bless viral video.
OK, if you’re going to go CCP (concealed carry pig) in the event of imminent muzzie confrontation (e.g., local Islamic Rage Boys in Dearborn or Newrak), which would you rather have in your coat pocket, bacon bits or dried pigs’ blood bone meal? It’s a tactical question of individual versus crew served weapons fire.
Now, the bone meal would work best in a homemade mortar or shoulder fired launcher. More bang for the dinar, so to speak. But I can conceal carry bacon bits to our monthly FReep counterprotest of the local antiwar nutjobs, who have sent grievanced muzzies against us in the past.
“Merely showing pig parts is often sufficient to deter crime”
;^)
Ok, ok, you got me there. LOL
Yes!!!
Heh, heh!
On an earlier thread someone actually warned me that “pelting muslims with bacon bits COULD amount to a hate crime”.
But not down here, South of the Smith & Wesson line. Our local muzzies keep vewy vewy quiet. Their most aggressive tactic is to cut us off in traffic with a hijabed muslimah behind the wheel.
Anyone know where I can get a Cross of Saint George bumper or window sticker?
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