that will be the day Germany is truly finished
Posted on 10/13/2017 3:48:21 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Thomas de Maizière, the federal interior minister, suggested on Monday that parts of Germany with large Muslim populations could get public holidays during Muslim festivals.
“I’m prepared to talk about whether we would also introduce Muslim public holidays,” de Maizière said. He pointed out that there are several Catholic holidays, such as All Saints day, which are only celebrated in Catholic-dominated parts of the country. “Why shouldn’t we think about a Muslim public holiday in parts of the country where many Muslim live?” he asked.
The Christian Democratic (CDU) politician added though, that public holidays in Germany are influenced by Christianity and that it should broadly stay this way. […]
CDU leader in Lower Saxony, Bernd Althusmann, appeared less than impressed by de Maizière’s timing. “Public holidays have a long tradition in Germany. I don’t see any need for a change to the current system,” he said. […]
Meanwhile, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) reacted furiously to the interior minister’s suggestion. Party deputy leader Beatrix von Storch wrote on Twitter, “The CDU wants Muslim holidays — that is the difference to the AfD. We say NO NO NO to that!” …
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Islam means submission
If F-off where an Islamic holiday, I might join in celebrating.
What?!
The Germans think their country is NOT going Muslim?
They’re insane
Don’t forget to put Hitler’s birthday back on the calendar.
Next year will be an Oktoberfest in Munich with no alcohol and only halal approved food.
One thing’s certain: when Moslems one day (inevitably) become the majority in that suicidal nation, there’ll be no debate about what holidays to honor. It’ll be Islam and only Islam.
I think Germany should celebrate Muslim holidays — right after Muslims start celebrating Easter, Christmas, Passover and Yom Kippur in Mecca.
that will be the day Germany is truly finished
Historians say Germany is *not* a Christian nation.
From my personal experience, it’s an nation of “Maryism”.
I get the impression this was sarcasm aimed at Merkel, who will soon see leadership challenges.
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