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by Soeren Kern
• November 1, 2015 at 5:00 am
- "We are
importing Islamic extremism, Arab anti-Semitism, national and ethnic
conflicts of other peoples, as well as a different understanding of
society and law." — From a leaked German intelligence document.
- "We need to
be clear that there must be limits and quotas for immigration -- we
cannot save the whole world." — Markus Söder, Finance Minister of
Bavaria.
- "The
migration crisis has the potential to destabilize governments,
countries and the whole European continent. ... What we have been
facing is not a refugee crisis. This is a migratory movement composed
of economic migrants, refugees and also foreign fighters" —
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
- "Meanwhile,
refugees are still heading into Germany -- at a rate of around 10,000
a day. ... The decade after Ms. Merkel first came to power in 2005 now
looks like a blessed period for Germany, in which the country was able
to enjoy peace, prosperity and international respect, while keeping
the troubles of the world at a safe distance. That golden era is now
over." — Gideon Rachman, Financial Times.
According
to a report by German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle, the Berlin
refugee center pictured here received up to 2000 applications for asylum
per day in August -- before the migrant flow increased substantially.
(Image source: Deutsche Welle video screenshot)
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Germany's Muslim population is set to nearly quadruple to an
astonishing 20 million within the next five years, according to a
demographic forecast by Bavarian lawmakers.
The German government expects to receive 1.5 million asylum seekers in
2015, and possibly even more in 2016. After factoring in family
reunifications -- based on the assumption that individuals whose asylum
applications are approved will subsequently bring an average of four
additional family members to Germany -- that number will swell
exponentially. This is in addition to the 5.8 million Muslims already
living in Germany.
According to the president of the Bavarian Association of
Municipalities (Bayerische Gemeindetag), Uwe Brandl, Germany is now
on track to have "20 million Muslims by 2020." The surge in
Germany's Muslim population represents a demographic shift of epic
proportions, one that will change the face of Germany forever, "but we
are just standing by, watching it happen."
by Lawrence A. Franklin
• November 1, 2015 at 4:00 am
- The world powers
are now experiencing what it means to negotiate with Persian
theocrats. All is negotiable; nothing is ever finally decided. Words
never commit one to action.
- Iran demands
right to implement a phased plan of centrifuge expansion to 150,000 over
a period of 15 years.
- Iran demands that
no sanctions are to be leveled against it because of alleged support
for terrorism or human rights violations.
- Iran demands that
it must be free to explore all future advances in nuclear enrichment
technology.
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Western negotiators of the Iran deal, who sat across
the table from Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (right), have been
introduced to the Middle East bazaar method of negotiation: After an
agreement has been concluded, it becomes a basis for further demands.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (left) evidently calculates that Iran's
economy will improve with or without the nuclear deal.
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The world powers are now experiencing what it means to negotiate with
Persian theocrats. All is negotiable; nothing is ever finally decided.
Words never commit one to action. Changing circumstances vitiate the
substance of any prior commitment, leaving the door open to additional
demands. Although the Islamic Republic insists that it be recognized as a
normal member of the international community, it will continue to behave as
if it is not bound by global norms.
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