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Just in: Netherlands: Pim Fortuyn Assassinated!

Posted on 05/06/2002 9:26:44 AM PDT by knighthawk

Pim Fortuyn, Dutch right-wing politician, has been shot by an unknown gunman. Between three and 6 six were fired. Gunman still at large. Fortuyn was shot when leaving the Radia 3 studio.

He was heavily wounded and was transported to hospital.


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KEYWORDS: assassinationplots; europelist; fortuyn; holland; netherlands; shooting
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To: right_to_defend
He was most well-known for being anti-Muslim. Looks like the religion of peace is responsible for this one.

Why don't you wait for a description of the killer before you reach this conclusion?

121 posted on 05/06/2002 10:15:41 AM PDT by Dog Gone
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To: seamole
Monday, 6 May, 2002, 17:08 GMT 18:08 UK

Dutch far-right leader 'shot dead'

The Dutch right-wing politician Pim Fortuyn has been shot dead, say Dutch media reports.

Police say Mr Fortuyn was shot six times and suffered multlple wounds in the chest and neck but have not yet officially confirmed that he has been killed.

He was attacked as he left a radio studio in the central Dutch city of Hilversum after giving an interview.

Eyewitnesses have spoken of seeing militant-type figures at the media park where the Dutch station is located.

"I saw Pim Fortuyn lying on the ground with a bullet wound in his head," said television reporter Dave Abspoel.

The reporter said four people chased the gunman, who apparently fired in their direction.

But the BBC's Geraldine Coughlan in The Hague says it would have been difficult to gain access to the park which is tightly monitored.

Elections

Mr Fortuyn's anti-immigration party made surprising gains in recent elections.

The party has been predicted to do well in the forthcoming general elections in nine days time, with polls giving him 15% of the vote.

Mr Fortuyn provoked public indignation by calling for the Netherlands' borders to be closed to foreigners and by describing Islam as a 'backward' religion.


122 posted on 05/06/2002 10:16:01 AM PDT by michigander
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To: wardaddy
Libertarians are hardly always right wing nor are their opposites de facto fascists.

Of course you're right.

I do object to the media grouping together so many completely different political views under the general category of "right-wing." The term "right-wing" is used for a hodge-podge of very different ideas; the only thing they have in common is that they are reviled or ridiculed by the group that has defined itself as the mainstream.

123 posted on 05/06/2002 10:16:01 AM PDT by Mitchell
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To: knighthawk
I am so sorry. He sounds like such an important leader for the Netherlands.

I hope that others can find a way to make some good come out of this.

124 posted on 05/06/2002 10:16:02 AM PDT by Sunsong
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To: knighthawk
I live in a community dominated by the Dutch. You are welcome here whenever you'd like.
125 posted on 05/06/2002 10:16:04 AM PDT by rintense
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To: seamole
He directed his attacks at the Netherlands' growing Muslim community.

Let's not forget the threats of "containerized" terrorism, where terrorists and/or weapons, cash, etc. can easily slip through international ports. Netherlands would seem to be a primo jumping-off point for such.

127 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:07 AM PDT by lds23
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To: Black Agnes
When somebody (they always say "FAR RIGHT" or "EXTREME RIGHT") gets too close the power there is a two stage defense. The first stage is complete blackout or negative slant by the media and establishment. Buchanan, et al.

Then, if the people still support the candidate in dangerous numbers, they have to take executive action. George Wallace, Laurel Maryland 1972.

This situation is rigged by the powers that be that either the person will be ignored, or otherwise eliminated as a threat...for good.

128 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:11 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo
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To: michigander
If this turns out to be a muslim terrorist, EU will go nuts, and I believe it will only help advance the right...
129 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:27 AM PDT by rintense
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To: knighthawk
Link

Right-wing politician Pim Fortuyn assassinated

Right-wing Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn has been shot dead, nine days before national elections, police said.
Police in Hilversum, where the attack took place, said they had no further information.
Dutch radio said Mr Fortuyn was shot at least three times in the head.

130 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:28 AM PDT by Walkin Man
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To: knighthawk
DAMMIT! This is an outrage!

Shades of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan again? Or something else?

Pim Fortuyn is now a true martyr. Martyred and killed for his beliefs and his conviction to save his country from dangerous policies. This is the true definition of a martyr, not a killer of women and babies who straps dynamite to himself. He will not be forgotten, and by killing him, Fortuyn's murderers have only made his message stronger.

131 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:48 AM PDT by Frances_Marion
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To: knighthawk
I suspect Muslims are behind this outrage. Islam out of Europe!
132 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:53 AM PDT by Phillip Augustus
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To: Catspaw
The flamboyant, shaven-headed former academic and columnist leads an openly gay lifestyle,...

Everyone shouldn't be so quick to blame the Muslims for this one. This attack could have been a former boyfriend seeking revenge.

133 posted on 05/06/2002 10:17:56 AM PDT by RickyJ
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To: Trust but Verify
I will come over and live in the US one day. Sooner or later, but now I guess it will be sooner.
134 posted on 05/06/2002 10:18:20 AM PDT by knighthawk
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Well if CNN is on it, then FOX News should get to it by tomorrow. Just a lot of the same 'ol yap yapping right now. Fair and balanced, but too often shallow and limited.
135 posted on 05/06/2002 10:18:27 AM PDT by Diddle E. Squat
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To: knighthawk
This is the guy who wanted to reduce immigration to his country, right?

If so, you should put that in your headline.

136 posted on 05/06/2002 10:18:55 AM PDT by Age of Reason
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To: Dog Gone
Why don't you wait for a description of the killer before you reach this conclusion?

I, too, am guilty of jumping to the Muslim conclusion, but I'm only human. You're right, though, we should wait for the facts to come in.

138 posted on 05/06/2002 10:20:07 AM PDT by lds23
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To: rintense
I am afraid there will be unrest and riots.
139 posted on 05/06/2002 10:20:18 AM PDT by knighthawk
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To: Walkin Man;seamole;Dog Gone
Three shots to the head ...this was up close and personal..

This perp got real close....amazing!

140 posted on 05/06/2002 10:20:22 AM PDT by Dog
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