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‘Little Baghdad’ thrives in Sweden
MSNBC ^ | June. 19, 2008 | MSNBC Staff

Posted on 06/22/2008 6:09:50 AM PDT by CWWren

Sodertalje has taken in more Iraqis than U.S., but mood is changing...

SODERTALJE, Sweden - In this lakeside town, once best known as the home of Swedish tennis hero, Bjorn Borg, neighborhoods nicknamed "Little Baghdad" and "Mesopotalje" now echo with arguments over Assyrian soccer. Along the city's tree-lined waterfront, young Iraqi families and groups of older men chat in Arabic, enjoying long summer evenings.

(Excerpt) Read more at msnbc.msn.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: assyrians; iraq; iraqichristians; sweden
Since we're bringing 'peace' and 'democracy' to Iraq, why are these people leaving? Why would they apply for exit visas? Is it because they don't want democracy thus they opt for moving to socialist Sweden?

Swedes: flee before it's too late. It's not the religion of peace.

From what are they fleeing?

1 posted on 06/22/2008 6:09:50 AM PDT by CWWren
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To: CWWren

Flee, hell. It’s Sweden; it’s their country. Assimilate them. Cumpulsory education in language, culture, history and community service. Do it now, or fight them later.


2 posted on 06/22/2008 6:18:06 AM PDT by ecomcon
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To: CWWren

Read the article. They’re Iraqi Christians.


3 posted on 06/22/2008 6:21:11 AM PDT by neodad (USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Checkmate Cruiser")
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To: ecomcon
Do it now, or fight them later.

Never happen. Those who have left Iraq aren't the patriots, they're the islamic zealots.

Look at Detroit, et al.

Assimilate? No way.

4 posted on 06/22/2008 6:21:54 AM PDT by CWWren (Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress....but I repeat myself.)
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To: CWWren; NYer; FormerLib; kosta50; Bokababe; annalex

“It’s not the religion of peace.”

The article is about Iraqi Christians, not Mohammedans. One of the primary results of our war in Iraq has been the near total destruction of the Iraqi Christian community. Of course, that’s what long standing American foreign policy is and has been all about east of the Adriatic, support of Mohammedanism and the destruction of Eastern Christian communities.


5 posted on 06/22/2008 6:26:24 AM PDT by Kolokotronis (Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are annihilated)
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To: neodad
Ridha Mohammed recently arrived at Stockholm's Arlanda International Airport. He handed his forged passport to an unknown companion and waited for a while in the arrivals hall. Then he told Swedish immigration agents where he was from. As an Iraqi refugee, he didn't have to worry about any potential problems.

(Der Spiegel)

Not all are Christians unless there was a St. Mohammed.

6 posted on 06/22/2008 6:32:40 AM PDT by CWWren (Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress....but I repeat myself.)
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To: CWWren

You posted the article. Did you read it?


7 posted on 06/22/2008 6:49:14 AM PDT by nuconvert (Obama - Preferred by 4 out of 5 Dictators & Terrorists)
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To: nuconvert
Ridha Mohammed recently arrived at Stockholm's Arlanda International Airport. He handed his forged passport to an unknown companion and waited for a while in the arrivals hall. Then he told Swedish immigration agents where he was from. As an Iraqi refugee, he didn't have to worry about any potential problems.

(Der Spiegel)

You've probably learned this already and have possibly forgotten: not all 'news media' are honest.

8 posted on 06/22/2008 6:58:20 AM PDT by CWWren (Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress....but I repeat myself.)
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To: CWWren

I don’t know what your reply is supposed to mean.

And for the record, are you against all muslims and should none of them be allowed to immigrate?


9 posted on 06/22/2008 7:06:43 AM PDT by nuconvert (Obama - Preferred by 4 out of 5 Dictators & Terrorists)
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To: CWWren
When first looking at source here; was surprised that MSNBC would be commenting on Arab's i.e. Muslims in Sweden. So, of course, it made sense upon further reading, that it was an observation of Christians and not Muslims.

Aside from appearances - the homogeneous fair-haired Swede being endangered - it is safe to assume that Christians are not a threat to Sweden's society or culture; or their 'laws'- Liberal or otherwise. That said, we know that there are NO quite as safe assumptions ABOUT the Muslims who have arrived en masse. So, where is the 'rest of the story' here?

Seems that MSNBC is fine critiquing Christians - and easing fears re immigrants. For many Muslims; it IS another story; and for a Liberal MSM; a story, not fit to print.

10 posted on 06/22/2008 7:07:26 AM PDT by cricket (Damn Political Correctness; before it irretrievably, damns us all. . .)
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To: CWWren

The article you posted was about Iraqi Christian refugees. If you have a link the the Der Spiegel article, post that.


11 posted on 06/22/2008 7:07:44 AM PDT by neodad (USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Checkmate Cruiser")
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To: CWWren

Many are Christians or Assyrians fleeing form the attacks on any groups that do follow Islam’s “Religion of Peace” claim. This article is about Iraqi minority groups finding a safe haven to live their lives from Islamic and terrorist attacks. What is upsetting me is our FREEPER Islam-a-phobes on this site should read the article posted first rather than post fire-and-forget comments. This is one article that needs to be read before inserting foot in mouth. To clarify I an not a Dhimmi nor will I ever be one but to paint all Iraqis as followers of Muhammad is adding more fuel to the fire. Many of the people their I met in Iraqi when I deployed there were good people just trying to live their lives in peace.


12 posted on 06/22/2008 7:22:40 AM PDT by Liaison
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To: CWWren

glad someone is taking them in, thanks swedes. a lot are without power/water, its a good gesture.


13 posted on 06/22/2008 7:40:40 AM PDT by wingman2007 (barking dogs don't bite.)
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To: CWWren

Jorgen Hildebrandt for msnbc.com

Nagiba Daud, front, prays at Johannes Church in Sodertalje, Sweden. The 52-year-old devout Christian fled Baghdad with her two sons after their family received death threats and their house was burned down.

The stupid article wouldn't distinguish between the Christian refugees and Muslim migrants, rendering the numbers they offer meaningless.

14 posted on 06/22/2008 7:59:29 AM PDT by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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To: CWWren
St. Mohammed.

Mohammed here happens to be the last name. The question is, is there a St. Ridha?

I am more puzzled by the rush of neopagan names in white Anglo-Saxon Protestant America.

15 posted on 06/22/2008 8:05:40 AM PDT by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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To: CWWren

Iraqi Christians should be no problem. They have seen the extreme hate and violence of the Cult of Death, and should appreciate living in a civilized country.


16 posted on 06/22/2008 8:37:12 AM PDT by Leftism is Mentally Deranged
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To: CWWren
Anyone know the phonetic pronunciation of Mesopotalje?
17 posted on 06/22/2008 9:12:00 AM PDT by razorback-bert (Demorats tax returns consists of "welfare in" and " child support out.")
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To: ecomcon

Too bad the President didnt have you as an advisor when he formulated his plan to spank terror.


18 posted on 06/22/2008 9:20:59 AM PDT by winodog (We have been set up for Hillary)
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To: CWWren

btt


19 posted on 06/22/2008 6:25:12 PM PDT by Cacique (quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat ( Islamia Delenda Est ))
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