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by George Igler
• April 11, 2016 at 5:00 am
- This
miscarriage of justice being orchestrated against Geert Wilders is
merely one aspect of the many prosecutions being carried out under
laws less about prevention and punishment of actual crimes, and more
about criminalizing dissent against the demographic transformation
of Europe.
- After terror
outrages in the name of Islam, its apologists perform defensive
operations that try to render Islamic doctrine immune from scrutiny.
- The eagerness
with which social media giants, such as Facebook and Twitter, have
imposed a policy of enforced silence -- in concert with Europe's
leaders -- is a further irony that will not be lost on future
historians.
- If the criminal
justice systems of European nations continue to pursue charges
against whoever questions or criticizes Islam, what hope is there
then for the silent members of the Muslim community who might wish
to speak out?
The miscarriage of justice being orchestrated against
Dutch MP Geert Wilders is merely one aspect of the many prosecutions
being carried out under laws less about prevention and punishment of
actual crimes, and more about criminalizing dissent against the
demographic transformation of Europe. (Source of Wilders photo:
Flickr/Metropolico)
The spread of jihad is irreparably undermining Europe's post-War
reputation as a continent of security and peace.
In addition, free speech seems increasingly regarded by mainstream
politicians as dangerous and archaic. Diversity of opinion often appears
seen as an obstacle to multiculturalism, the objective of which,
ironically, is diversity.
These dual trends are set to come to a head in the Netherlands next
year, in elections set to follow the conclusion of the trial of Dutch MP
Geert Wilders this November. Wilders is the leader the Netherlands' Party
for Freedom (Partij voor de Vrijheid, or PVV), which currently
tops the country's polls. He faces imprisonment on a charge of hate
speech, for saying that the Netherlands could use "fewer
Moroccans."
by Lawrence A. Franklin
• April 11, 2016 at 4:00 am
- Ayatollah
Khamenei made clear that he would hold President Rouhani responsible
for a failure to produce improvements in Iran's economy. He implied
that if Rouhani fails to adopt a "Resistance Economy"
approach, it would negatively impact Rouhani's aspirations for a
second term.
- Khamenei's
warning to conserve foreign-currency windfalls that result from the
lifting of sanctions is probably a criticism of Rouhani's recent
visit to Europe, where he signed deals to purchase 138 passenger
planes.
- Rouhani's
management of the economy will be closely monitored by hardliners
seeking a return to popularity and the presidency in the 2018
presidential elections.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (left) recently
implied that if President Hassan Rouhani fails to adopt a
"Resistance Economy" approach, it would negatively impact the
President's aspirations for a second term.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei last month used the Persian New
Year holiday (Nowruz) to deliver his most comprehensive plan for
Iran's economy. His address, proclaimed from his hometown of Mashhad,
outlined ten principles of the "Resistance Economy."
From this speech, it is clear that Khamenei's plan for Iran's
economic recovery is quite different from that of President Hassan
Rouhani and his cabinet. Moreover, Khamenei threw down the gauntlet that
he would hold Rouhani responsible for a failure to produce promised
improvements in Iran's economy. Left unsaid but implied was the threat
that if Rouhani fails to adopt a "Resistance Economy" approach,
it would negatively impact the President's aspirations for a second term.
The title of Khamenei's speech was, "The Year of the Economy of
Resistance: Action and Implementation." This is a clear signal to
the Rouhani administration as to what path the president should take in
managing the economy.
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