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Libertas1776

(2,888 posts)
36. immigration...
Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:25 PM
Dec 2012

the not PC answer is immigration. I assume that's what you are hinting at. If not, then I apologize.

As for me tho, yes, it comes down to immigration. Most of the responses in this thread seem to think that it is Danish people, that is to say ethnic Danes, are the ones behind these anti-Semitic attacks. The fact is, unfortunately, and DU can flame me for saying it if it feels its unPC to say, it is a symptom of Denmark's growing immigrant population, the majority of which is composed of Middle Eastern Muslim groups. The article itself is poor in describing the attackers backgrounds in detail, but it does say they occurred in the area of a big immigrant neighborhood.

Are there white supremacists in these countries, neo nazis etc? Of course, they are everywhere. But the fact of the matter is these attacks in particular are from immigrants. A weird symptom of the Islamophobia and anti immigration sentiment spreading in Europe is that many right wing parties, the ones that are ultra conservative but still electable for mainstream government are actually supportive of the State of Israel in the Israel/Palestine conflict...albeit in a "the enemy of my enemy is my friend sort of way" but its still support anyway.

A similar situation has arisen in Sweden, in particular in the city of Malmo, which has a sizable and growing Muslim immigrant population.
http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-features/after-another-malmo-attack-sweden-s-jews-resolve-to-keep-up-solidarity-rallies-1.469460

The mayor of Malmo suggested that Jews there not publicly wear their Kippehs for example.

Scary and sad Marrah_G Dec 2012 #1
Very sad and scary Xipe Totec Dec 2012 #2
Exactly. That was what I was going to say. ZombieHorde Dec 2012 #16
So much for WWII bravery amongst the Danes. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #3
Heavily populated by middle eastern immigrants and known as "Little Arabia" riderinthestorm Dec 2012 #4
Thus, instead of controlling the hooligans question everything Dec 2012 #5
Denmark. Named one of the "10 best countries in which to be born" just yesterday. . . Journeyman Dec 2012 #6
Educational system also said to be better than ours. But I don't know if attendance is compulsory. freshwest Dec 2012 #13
Some Muslims in Denmark are no doubt integrated, but there are Arab, Turkish, and Urdu schools FarCenter Dec 2012 #17
And the baggers here want public education eliminated for religious ones. freshwest Dec 2012 #19
Denmark = massive deforestation, whale killing festivals, etc. Yuck. eom amborin Dec 2012 #25
Really? freshwest Dec 2012 #31
bias against Jews is not the way to express anger at Israeli policies.... mike_c Dec 2012 #7
The Danes are not the problem, it is between the Jews and the Arabs in Denmark FarCenter Dec 2012 #8
thanks for clarifying that-- comments about Denmark being a "cesspool of bigotry..." mike_c Dec 2012 #12
I wouldn't call it that, either, nor Norway. freshwest Dec 2012 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author Son of Gob Dec 2012 #21
No one said Denmark "is" a cesspool of bigotry. But you can't deny, something is rotten in Denmark… Journeyman Dec 2012 #22
LOL-- dude, that was YOUR post (#6) I was quoting.... mike_c Dec 2012 #23
Well, I thought there was a substantive difference if someone "has" an asshole or "is" an asshole… Journeyman Dec 2012 #30
Generations, huh? zellie Dec 2012 #34
It is a nice country to live in... PCIntern Dec 2012 #35
How egalitarian can it possibly be...... musical_soul Dec 2012 #43
This is fucking sad but not shocking demokatgurrl Dec 2012 #9
How sad :( gollygee Dec 2012 #10
Not a good development. Baitball Blogger Dec 2012 #11
Not completely surprising. Behind the Aegis Dec 2012 #15
Indeed... Libertas1776 Dec 2012 #37
Hungary oberle Dec 2012 #40
ah, that was it Libertas1776 Dec 2012 #42
It's not white supremacists behind the anti semitism. Quantess Dec 2012 #18
Sadly, I think there's enough anti-semitism to go around. n/t intheflow Dec 2012 #20
Rather ironic in light of history. Can they wear those cute little yellow star-shaped patches? slackmaster Dec 2012 #24
"Coming soon to a Denmark and Sweden near you" zellie Dec 2012 #45
Women Warned Not To Wear Skimpy Clothing Chalfont Dec 2012 #26
My thoughts exactly Scootaloo Dec 2012 #27
It's Jewish officials who are saying this muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #28
That's not going to be accepted easily. In_The_Wind Dec 2012 #29
It's sad... No one has the guts to say it. zellie Dec 2012 #32
immigration... Libertas1776 Dec 2012 #36
Wow....you got guts. zellie Dec 2012 #44
here we go again... nt TeamPooka Dec 2012 #33
Wow, what century is it? undeterred Dec 2012 #38
Funny, there was a thread today listing Denmark as one of the best countries to be born in.. SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #39
Isn't Denmark supposedly a progressive country? musical_soul Dec 2012 #41
The Danes are a great beautiful progressive people. zellie Dec 2012 #46
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