Europe ‘Closed Its Eyes’ to Terrorist Threat – French PM

French Prime Minister Manuel Vall © Charles Platiau / Reuters

Europe, and France in particular, closed their eyes to the progress of extremism, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said, adding that terrorism threat to Europe today is “probably higher” than before the November attacks in Paris.

“We have closed our eyes throughout Europe, and also France, on the progress of extremist ideas,” Valls told Europe 1 radio.

According to the PM, the EU has never experienced a terrorist threat “on such a level.”

The threat of terrorism to Europe today is “probably higher” than before the November attacks, Valls said, referring to the massacre in the French capital November 13 in which over 130 died.

“This is not a war like others, terrorism wants to destroy us,” he added.

Terrorism is not an entity that it can 'want' anything. Terrorism is the method by which Islam is slowly destroying Europe. It is Islam that seeks to destroy Europe, because that's what Islam does - destroy.

Valls also called for the adoption of a European passenger name record (PNR) system in Europe, as it “must be able to respond to the expansion of radical Islamism.”

Even after the Paris attack there is free movement within Europe. That is utter insanity! I'm not sure how a PNR system would work but it sounds like IDing passengers on trains and planes. But what about the millions of travellers in cars and trucks?

“We must move quickly… It is urgent to strengthen the control of EU external borders,” he added.

The PM also took the example of Salah Abdeslam, a key suspect behind Paris attacks who was arrested earlier.

“Can a Frenchman who kills other French people… remain French? My answer is ‘no’,” said Valls.

So does that mean anyone who murders a Frenchman should be stripped of his citizenship? I think you mean 'anyone whose goal in life is to kill Frenchmen' should lose his citizenship.

Since November 13, 2015, Abdeslam has been Europe's most wanted man. He was captured in the Belgian capital, Brussels, on Friday. During the police assault, Abdeslam was shot in the leg, but appeared to have sustained only a slight injury and was released from a local hospital early on Saturday.

Formally charged with involvement in terrorist murder, Abdeslam is being questioned by police in Belgium. French authorities have launched a fast-track appeal to have him extradited, following a request from French President Francois Hollande.

The Belgian capital was rocked by a twin blast at the city’s airport at around 8am local time (07:00 GMT) and an explosion at the Maalbeek Metro station, just meters away from a number of EU buildings, less than an hour later. At least 31 people were killed and over 260 injured in what the Belgian authorities have said were both terrorist attacks.

On Tuesday Valls, who was speaking at an emergency meeting at the Elysee Palace, said “We are at war and have been suffering for several months in Europe,” in regards to the November 13 Paris terror attacks.

“We are faced with war and we need to be mobilized at all times,” he added.

‘North African’ Stranger’s Stolen Kiss on Lips is Not Sexual Harassment

Subway passengers use escalators during the rush hour at the subway station in Vienna © Leonhard Foeger / Reuters

Austria
A young woman who was kissed by a stranger on the Vienna Metro on her way to work was shocked to learn from police officers that a kiss wasn’t an act of sexual harassment.

Iryna L., a 27-year-old manager, said she was on her way to work on Monday. Suddenly a man “of North African origin and approximately 25 years old” approached her and started stroking her hand. When she asked him to stop, the man kissed her.

“It happened very quickly. He sat near me in the full carriage and stroked my hand. I cried out ‘stop’ and moved myself to another seat, he tapped me on the shoulder, pulled me to him and kissed me on the mouth,” she said, as cited by Austrian Heute newspaper.

Iryna said she hit the attacker with her bag and he ran away.

However, the young woman saw little help from other people on the train.

“Two men just stared stupidly, a woman advised me to call the police,” she said.

Iryna L.

At the police station, Iryna learnt from the officers that a kiss isn’t considered to be a form of sexual harassment.

Police spokesperson told Heute that officers requested a video of the attack from metro station, adding that “there could possibly be a fine for breaching the peace.”

However, Iryna is not going to let the ‘kiss’ case go. On Tuesday she said that she sent video of the events to investigators. "The court will decide if it was a case of sexual harassment,” she added.

Iryna said she had undergone a medical examination.

“… I still have to do a blood test to rule out any risk of infection… He [the man] should be punished because I'm afraid,” she told Heute.

I agree completely! 

Brussels Attacks Show ISIS is 'Winning' - Former CIA #2

The question all Muslims need to answer

Former Deputy CIA Director Michael Morell. © Win McNamee / AFP

Following the terrorist attacks on Brussels' Zaventem Airport and Metro stations, the former deputy director of the CIA said the jihadist group Islamic State (IS, formerly ISISI/ISIL) is "winning" in its efforts to attack Western targets.

Michael Morell, deputy director of the CIA for more than three years during Obama administration, said Tuesday on CBS 'This Morning' that the Brussels attacks are a "reflection of how large, how compartmented, how sophisticated the ISIS capability is in Europe."

While the US continues to strike IS targets in Syria and Iraq, the jihadist group is "growing rapidly in the rest of the world," he added.

"So I would say they're winning, right? They're winning, and we're going to have to find additional approaches to try to undermine them," Morell said.

Morell added that he believes IS has "more territory today around the world than they did at any time, and they've conducted now attacks in Paris, San Bernardino and now in Brussels."

IS has developed a sprawling jihadist network that originated from Al-Qaeda in Iraq, which emerged following the US invasion of that nation in 2003.

As of March 15, the US-led coalition of countries fighting IS has conducted 10,962 airstrikes against IS targets, with more than 7,300 of those strikes occurring in Iraq. The US has conducted 8,386 of those total strikes. As of February 29, the cost of "kinetic operations" against IS, which began in August 2014, was $6.5 billion, according to the US Department of Defense.

Well, somebody is benefiting from this war. It's not the people of Syria or Iraq; it's not the Europeans who are being invaded by Islam; it's not the coalition countries that are spending kazillions of dollars on bombs and aircraft; it is, of course, the people who make those bombs and aircraft.

Coalition countries are mortgaging their children's and grandchildren's lives so that a handful of arms merchants can get filthy, and I mean filthy, rich. They are those whose massive wealth comes with the blood of millions of victims whether soldiers or innocent women and children; it makes no difference to them. They are those who always benefit from war and it would be utterly naive to think that they weren't somehow complicit in ensuring that there is always a war someplace. Gotta keep the inventory moving.

It is the senseless pulverizing of Syria and Iraq that is causing a large part of the migrant crisis. It is why Europe is being invaded at the invitation of Angela Merkel. It is why European culture is rapidly deteriorating and will be nearly obliterated in one or two generations.

This terror crisis should be bringing Europeans to their knees, not to be beheaded by Muslims, but to draw close to the real God, the only one Who can truly defeat the Satanic Cult of Islam.

Here is a question I would ask every Muslim entering Europe: Do you believe Allah rewards suicide bombers who kill infidels? 

If the answer to that question is yes, then they are someone who is sympathetic to terrorists and should have no place in Europe. Of course, the Quran permits Muslims to lie to infidels (that's us) so you have to take another step and require them to disavow those statements in the Quran or Hadith where Mohammed states emphatically that they do.

The Brussels attackers detonated bombs in a departure area of Zaventem Airport where travelers enter prior to security checkpoints. Morell said that this tactic, of setting off bombs before security, indicates that airports in the US and elsewhere must have checkpoints immediately upon entering an airport.

"Absolutely," Morell said about the need for renewed security protocol in the US. "We're going to have to adjust to what they're doing."

Marine Le Pen Gets Cold Shoulder in Quebec

Leader of France's far-right Front National is in Quebec until Friday

CBC News 

Quebec politicians have declined to meet with Marine Le Pen. (Patrick Seeger/EPA)

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right party, wasn't too pleased she was given a chilly reception after protesters gathered at her Quebec City news conference — saying it was unacceptable behaviour in the name of democracy.

"Go back to bed," Le Pen told demonstrators.

The president of Front National is visiting the province over the span of six days, with stops in Montreal and Quebec City.

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard, Parti Québécois Leader Pierre Karl Péladeau and Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault have all declined to meet her.

This says as much, if not more, about the leadership of Quebec, and indeed, Canada, who are liberal-minded, higher purpose persons who think anyone with a conservative agenda must be evil and beneath them. In reality, they are short-sighted egotists who cannot see beyond the end of their long noses, and who vilify those who can.

Le Pen could possibly end up as President of France next year. How will that work for international relationships - starting off as enemies? Perhaps she would have been more welcome if she slipped an envelope of money under the table to some government bagman.

Security agents escorted protesters out of the Quebec City hotel to allow Le Pen to speak before noon Sunday.

Demonstrators said they disapprove of Le Pen's party and its beliefs, with signs stating Quebec youth didn't care much for the Front National.

Sights set on 2017

Le Pen has been criticized by many in France for what are seen as thinly-veiled racist positions.

However, the Front National, a one-time fringe party founded in 1972 by her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, has gained popularity under her leadership.

She has her sights set on the 2017 presidential election and has been striving to clean up the party's image.

A rundown of Le Pen's itinerary:

Friday and Saturday: Montreal.
Sunday: Quebec City. 
Monday: Quebec City and Montreal.
Tuesday: Montreal (news conference).
Wednesday: Montreal.
Thursday: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.
Friday: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, then back to Montreal.

EU Countries Turning on Merkel in Mass Resentment at Germany's Dominance

NIGEL FARAGE today claimed other EU countries are ready to bring Angela Merkel “down a peg or two” amid growing resentment at the German Chancellor’s dominance of European decision-making.

By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL REPORTER EXPRESS

Nigel Farage noted rising anger at Angela Merkel's grip on EU affairs

EU leaders are currently meeting in Brussels to discuss a plan drawn up between Mrs Merkel and Turkey in a bid to stem the flow of migrants into Europe amid the ongoing refugee crisis.

But the Ukip leader suggested the fact the German leader now appears to “speak on behalf of all” Europeans is causing “massive, massive resentment right across the EU”.

Speaking to LBC Radio from the Belgian capital, Nigel Farage described how “one or two countries are beginning to kick back” against Mrs Merkel’s grip on EU affairs.

The MEP insisted Germany had never intended to dominate the EU, but had been thrust into a central role following the outbreak of the eurozone debt crisis.

Mr Farage said the EU’s unelected bureaucrats “did not command the authority to be the leading voices on what the eurozone should do faced with this crisis”, adding: ”And so what happened was the biggest, most powerful country in the eurozone and the EU… stepped to the fore.

“We’ve seen since 2008 and 2009 Germany increasingly becoming the dominant voice.”

I sense that one or two countries are now

 on the verge of bringing her down a peg or two.

Nigel Farage

The anti-EU politician outlined how Mrs Merkel now “speaks on what should happen with Turkey, she speaks on what should happen with the migrant crisis and she speaks on what the Greeks should do with their public spending levels”.

Mr Farage added: ”She appears, when she speaks, to speak on behalf of all of us.

“That is causing massive, massive resentment right across the EU and particularly in the south and the Mediterranean.

“I sense that one or two countries are now on the verge of bringing her down a peg or two.”

The Ukip leader noted how the Netherlands are holding a referendum next month on the proposed deal to put Ukraine on the path to EU membership, which he predicted would be rejected.

And Mr Farage also highlighted moves in Hungary to hold a vote on the “Merkel proposal” for compulsory migrant quotas for each EU member state.

He said: “She [Merkel] is still the top dog, if you like, in the EU - but one or two countries are beginning to kick back.”

Earlier this month, Iceland’s prime minister gave a similar warning over Germany’s dominance of the EU.

Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson, who has seen his country’s economy soar outside of the EU, said: “When it comes to the big stuff the decisions are made by two, and increasingly one country.”

Last weekend, Mrs Merkel’s Christian Democrat party suffered a series of painful defeats in regional elections as part of a continuing backlash against the German Chancellor’s handling of the refugee crisis.

Mrs Merkel initially offered safe passage for all Syrian refugees to Germany, but soon saw her popularity plummet as the country saw nearly half-a-million asylum claims in 2015.

Geert Wilders' Video

My previous post made mention of a video Geert Wilders made a few years ago. It is presented here in its entirety (about 16 minutes). 

Caution there are some gruesome images, not a lot, but a few. 

5 Most Islamophobic Rants by Geert Wilders as His 'Inciting Hatred' Trial Begins

Islamophobic rants, or truth, or both?

Wilders appeared in court with his trademark peroxide blonde hair. © Michael Kooren / Reuters

The trial of right-wing Dutch politician Geert Wilders started Friday for inciting hatred and discrimination against the Dutch Moroccan minority.

Wilders denies any wrongdoing, saying comments he made, which included referring to Morrocans as “scum”, are protected by his right to free speech.

Prosecutors said the case pits that right versus the right to be free from discrimination, according to Reuters.

“Freedom of expression is not absolute, it is paired with obligations and responsibilities, the responsibility not to set groups of people against each other,” said lead prosecutor Wouter Bos.

Consequently, there is no room for the truth when speaking about Islam. If you can't express the truth because someone might be offended, or for fears of starting a riot, then your society is based on a sham, and when the truth finally comes out, then you will see rioting.

The controversial leader of the Party for Freedom (PPV) appeared relaxed in court with his famous ‘bottle blonde’ hair on display, posing for photographs before proceedings began.

He says the trial is a politically-motivated attempt to uproot the PPV, which has become the most popular party in opinion polls with an election expected in the Netherlands next year.

Long before Donald Trump started scoring political points on the backs of Muslims, Wilders made a name for himself as an outrageous and offensive orator.

Here are five of his most anti-Muslim rants, in no particular (new world) order.

“We’ll take care of that”
Wilders made repeated calls for “fewer Moroccans” while campaigning during the 2014 election, including at a televised rally where he told supporters who cheered him on that “we’ll take care of that.” Moroccans account for two percent of the country’s population.

Of course, they can't take care of anything unless they get elected in which case they will have popular support for taking care of that. What the, will you haul half the electorate into court for inciting hatred?


“Islam is not a religion, it's an ideology, the ideology of a retarded culture”
Wilders came out with this line, just in case you weren’t already sure where he stood on the issue, while promoting his controversial film "Fitna" in the Guardian in 2008. The next year, he was briefly blocked from entering the UK until he won an appeal.

Retarded would not be my choice of words; I would probably choose something stronger. But the idea of Islam as an ideology is quite popular. Wilders certainly didn't invent it.


“Our Judeo-Christian culture is far superior to the Islamic one. I can give you a million reasons. But here is an important one. We have got humor and they don't.”
Wilders made this not-so-hilarious comments when speaking at last year's event in Texas featured cartoons of the prophet Mohammed. Two gunmen with links to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) were killed by police after they tried to ambush the event, while their accomplice was convicted on terror charges this week.

Some of the things that pass for humour in our Judeo-Christian culture certainly doesn't support the argument that it is superior to Islam. That Muslim humour is not easily found is a fact. They certainly seem to have problems laughing at themselves. And when it comes the Mohammed or the Quran, well, look out.


“The Koran is a fascist book which incites violence. That is why this book, just like "Mein Kampf", must be banned.”
Wilders went on trial in 2011 for inciting hatred against Muslims using quotes like the above and for calling for Muslim criminals to be stripped of Dutch nationality and deported. He was acquitted after a judge decided that the target was a religion and not a race.

If you disagree with that statement it is because you know little or nothing of the Quran. In Islam, Mohammed is the model just as Jesus is the model for Christians. But Jesus didn't commit genocide, mass murder, pedophilia, polygamy, or enslavement. Nor did He order His son to divorce his wife so that He could marry her. Mohammed did all these things under the pretext that it was Allah's will. Jesus gave us a sample of God's will and it's nothing like what Mohammed did.


“In my fight for freedom and against the 'Islamization' of the Netherlands, I will never let anyone silence me. No matter the cost, no matter by whom, whatever the consequences may be.”
Wilders' PPV party is gaining momentum with those who oppose him, but support absolute free speech. Wilders backers including members of the neo-Nazi movement Pegida, who demonstrated outside the courtroom with some wearing pigs ears in an attempt to taunt Muslims for not eating pork.

If you are not with Geert Wilders, you are for the Islamization of the Netherlands, even if unwittingly. When Muslim enter a country in great numbers they take it over eventually. Then your little Dutch girls will be married while still children, they will wear hijabs, they will not be allowed out in public alone or they will be justifiably raped. And if they get pregnant because of the rape, they will have the choice of marrying the rapist, or one of them, or going to jail.

Geert Wilders can see that train coming; bleeding heart liberals cannot.