December 13, 2005
Latest European Thought Crime
The latest frightening example of European thought crime, this time in the UK: Lynette Burrows, an author on children’s rights and a family campaigner, took part in a discussion on the Victoria Derbyshire show on Radio Five Live about the… Posted by Jeff on 2005 12: Read more… | Comments (0)
December 05, 2005
France Bans anti-China Protests
In an effort to appease the Chinese Dictatorship and encourage closer business dealings with Beijing, France has once again banned anti-China protests during the visit of a Chinese leader: Protesters will neither be seen nor heard during the visit of… Posted by Jeff on 2005 12: Read more… | Comments (0)
December 01, 2005
Exposing the Beneficiaries of European Farm Subsidies
A website whose time has come: FarmSubsidy.org. As a result of approximately 40% of the EU budget going towards supporting the manufactured lifestyle of the romanticized European farmer and the secrecy that surrounds the program, a collaboration of journalists and… Posted by Jeff on 2005 12: Read more… | Comments (0)
Trouble Escaping Your Past
This is embarrasing (via David’s Medienkritik): A multi-million pound campaign to boost Germans’ low self-confidence has backfired after it emerged that its slogan was first coined by the Nazis. The £20 million Du Bist Deutschland – You Are Germany -… Posted by Jeff on 2005 12: Read more… | Comments (0)
November 30, 2005
Polish Dentists and Thai Doctors
In a country where a standard pizza costs around USD$30, an influx of reasonably priced dental and medical service providers is threatening to undermine the Swedish health care system: Like “the Polish plumber”, who in France has come to symbolize… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
France to Limit Immigration
Not unexpectedly, France is set to tighten their immigration laws in a direct response to the riots that took place earlier this month: Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin announced plans on Tuesday to tighten immigration controls in response to France’s… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11:Read more… | Comments (0)
November 29, 2005
Switzerland Rejects Science
Much attention has been bestowed upon the controversy here in the United States between the science of evolution and the false science of “intelligent design.” Many, especially in Europe, have viewed the debate as a sign of hostility towards science… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (84)
November 22, 2005
US Missle Base Discussions With Poland
The United States military is in discussions with Poland and other unnamed European States to establish a missle base: The US has been in talks with Poland and other countries over the possibility of setting up a European base to… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
Possible Islamist Meddling in French Riots
As the violence from the French riots “subsides,” some international security advisors are suggesting that there is evidence of meddling by a popular foreign Islamist group in the riots, a proposition that if accurate, undermines the “youths” story of the… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11:Read more… | Comments (0)
November 15, 2005
EU Unlikely to Investigate Alleged CIA Secret Prisons
For now, the European Commission has decided not to investigate the Washington Post report that the CIA runs secret prisons in Europe, in part because no substantial evidence suggests the report is credible: The European Commission rejected MEPs’ calls for… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
November 08, 2005
French Riots Update **UPDATED**
Here’s an assortment of news pertaining to the riots in France: Euro is Declining as a Result of the Riots “The riots are spreading across France, bringing about huge adverse effects on the euro,” said Michiyoshi Kato, a vice president… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (5)
November 07, 2005
Riots Worsen, Spread Across Europe
On the night that France experienced the worst rioting yet with over 1,400 cars burned and the first fatality, the rioting has now moved into neighboring countries: Rioting by French youths spread to 300 towns overnight, and a 61-year-old man… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
November 06, 2005
French Rioting Spreads, Violence Evolves
With the rioting in France showing no signs of abating, violence is evolving from arson and rock throwing to using guns against police: [I]n fresh violence late on Sunday, rioters shot and injured 10 policemen, two of them seriously, when… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
November 04, 2005
France Riots Spread Outside of Paris Suburbs (With Maps)
The riots in Paris are now spending across the country: The violence that has wracked Paris suburbs over the past week has spread to new areas and outside the French capital for the first time. Youths burned buildings and more… Posted by Jeff on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
November 03, 2005
Sacre Bleu!
AULNAY-SOUS-BOIS, France – Rioting youths shot at police and firefighters Thursday after burning car dealerships and public buses and hurling rocks at commuter trains. France’s government faced growing pressure to curb the violence, fueled by anger over poor conditions in… Posted by Brad on 2005 11: Read more… | Comments (0)
November 02, 2005
Ramadan Rioting in Europe
The Brussels Journal (a fantastic new blog I just discovered) has a great roundup of various Muslim riot-related stories occurring in Europe. They also provide great background on the specific situation in France, which is now entering its seventh day…. Posted by Jeff on 2005 11:Read more… | Comments (0)
October 30, 2005
What Did France Do?
Will this latest Islamofascist threat against France make the “anti-war” crowd in Europe and the U.S. recognize the true scope of the Islamofascist threat? In their defense, it is unlikely they are even aware of this development since both “The… Posted by Jeff on 2005 10: Read more… | Comments (0)
October 21, 2005
Europe, the Sleeping Lion
One of the best books I have read lately is Ralph Peter’s New Glory, a partisan slap in the face…to anybody that puts partisanship above patriotism. It is a fantastic book. Read it. Tigerhawk has more, with a short passage… Posted by Brad on 2005 10: Read more… | Comments (2)
Move to Restrict the Blair’s Military Authority Failed
The fallout from the divisive war in Iraq continued for Prime Minister Tony Blair on Friday, as a former member of his Cabinet tried to limit the government’s power to send British troops to war. Currently the government can authorize… Posted by Brad on 2005 10: Read more… | Comments (1)
October 05, 2005
Kosovo: The Chaotic and Ignored Aftermath
One of the chief fears in contemporary Iraq is that an Islamist republic (influenced by Iran) will ultimately replace the Bathist dictatorship of Saddam. This concern is somewhat valid, and there certainly are some problems to this effect in the… Posted by Jeff on 2005 10: Read more… | Comments (0)
October 01, 2005
European Thought Crime
A mayoral candidate in Denmark has been reported to police for anti-Islam postings on her website: The Danish People’s Party’s (DF) mayoral candidate in Copenhagen, Louise Frevert, has been reported to the police for posting derogatory comments on Muslims on… Posted by Jeff on 2005 10: Read more… | Comments (0)
September 29, 2005
Europe’s “Apartheid Wall”
A new wave of Africans seeking to illegally enter the EU has caused a spike in deaths at the EU’s “apartheid wall” in North Africa: At least five people have been killed during a mass attempt by migrants to get… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09: Read more… | Comments (0)
September 22, 2005
Hewlett-Packard Job Cuts in France
When a company downsizes in the United States, the usual reaction is to move on, or at least focus on improving competitiveness and reevaluate any economic barriers that discourage investment in the local workforce. When jobs are slashed in France,… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09: Read more… | Comments (1)
German Stagnation Illustrated
David’s Medientritik has located an excellent visual representation of how, as repeaded on this website frequently, the former East Germany is the proverbial anchor impeding (economic) reforms in greater Germany. View it here and read their analysis as well. American… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09: Read more… | Comments (0)
September 14, 2005
Dutch to Track Children from Cradle to Grave
The Dutch are set to establish a central and detailed database to track Dutch children from birth to death: The Dutch government plans to open an electronic file on every child at birth as a tool to spot and protect… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09: Read more… | Comments (1)
September 07, 2005
U.K. Leaders Want to End Secret EU Meetings
British EU leaders want Prime Minister Tony Blair to use his six-month stint as EU President to force the EU Council of Ministers to be more transparent and cease formulating secretive legislation: TONY BLAIR must use his power as President… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09: Read more… | Comments (0)
September 02, 2005
Is Sweden in Iraq?
Jihad threats via the internet have been made against Sweden. Here is an excerpt of this disturbing report by Ynetnews: A group using the name of Iraqi jihad group Ansar al-Sunnah has released videos showing what it claims are members… Posted by Jeff on 2005 09: Read more… | Comments (0)
August 26, 2005
Mixed European Economic News
On my first day of International Business Transactions yesterday, our professor reiterated to the class consumer spending/confidence is the key to any economic recovery. High consumer spending in the U.S. is what has driven the economy for the past 10… Posted by Jeff on 2005 08: Read more… | Comments (0)
August 16, 2005
Bird Flu Moves West
The Word Unheard wrote a piece a few weeks back about the spread of Bird Flu in China. Today, the EU Observer informs us that Bird Flu is quickly moving West through Russia and towards Europe: Bird flu has been… Posted by Jeff on 2005 08: Read more… | Comments (0)
August 15, 2005
Belarus and Poland
Lech Walesa, the former leader of the Polish Solidarity movement which is credited with fatally weakening Communism in Eastern Europe, has publicly voiced his support for a political revolution in Belarus. Even 25 years after the founding of Solidarity, the… Posted by Jeff on 2005 08: Read more… | Comments (0)
August 02, 2005
Lenin to Return to Berlin?
Less than one month after the destruction of a monument to the more than 1,000 people who perished trying to escape East Germany, Left wing Senators in Berlin want to reassemble a monument to Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin that destroyed… Posted by Jeff on 2005 08: Read more… | Comments (0)
August 01, 2005
U.K. Double Standard
“All of us understand Israel’s need to protect itself – and it is fully entitled to do that – against the terrorism which affects it, within international law…But it is not entitled to go in for this kind of unlawful… Posted by Jeff on 2005 08: Read more… | Comments (0)
European Quagmire Approaches the End
Sixty-five years after the defeat of Nazism and fifteen years after the collapse of the Soviet Union, tens of thousands of American soldiers still remain stationed in Europe, strategically positioned for enemies long since vanquished. So as has been widely… Posted by Jeff on 2005 08: Read more… | Comments (0)
July 31, 2005
Galileo Isn’t Just a Dead White Guy
Europe has outdone herself, yet again, in mendacity with the Galileo satellite system. Europe is a collection of powers that when they all get together and try really, really hard, can manage a ten thousand man fighting force in Afghanistan…if… Posted by Brad on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (0)
July 28, 2005
EU to Provide Iran With Nuclear Fuel
USA Today reports that the EU is finalizing a proposal that would provide nuclear fuel to Iran: The European Union will offer Iran next week a guaranteed supply of nuclear fuel for civilian nuclear power plants and expanded economic cooperation… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (0)
July 27, 2005
EU to Tackle Terrorism Funding
With the London bombings still fresh in their minds, EU member states plan to make it more difficult for terrorist organizations to transfer money: The European Commission has proposed tighter controls on money transfers in Europe in an effort to… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (0)
July 22, 2005
Zapatero Desperate to Reconcile With the U.S.
In an attempt to repair Spain’s severely damaged image with the United States, their ultra-socialist Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has accepted an offer mediation from Zapatero’s opposition with President Bush: Prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero thanked opposition… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (1)
July 20, 2005
European Islamist Threat
One of the most important aftereffects of the London bombing earlier this month is that it has caused a greater examination of the security threat posed by European Islamists. The Daily Demarche, a weblog run by anonymous State Department officials,… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07:Read more… | Comments (1)
July 14, 2005
EU Economic News
The EU economy is in the news aganin and as is the trend lately, it is for all the wrong reasons: Eurozone Growth Warning From OECD The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has told eurozone policymakers reform is… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07:Read more… | Comments (0)
July 11, 2005
Better German-U.S. Ties on the Horizon
The German opposition party the Christian Democratic Union is widely expected to gain a majority in the German Bundestag this fall as a result of ever worsening economic conditions in what was not so long ago the world’s premier economic… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (0)
American “Fundamentalism” and Science
Peter Watson wrote an editorial recently in the International Herald Tribune that discussed how the United States is losing its long held advantage in scientific research. Compelling stats showing a decline in scientific papers published by Americans were cited as… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (0)
July 05, 2005
Stingy Europe
In the aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami, the West, and in particular the United States, was berated by elites as being “stingy” in terms of foreign aid to poorer countries. Among the many faults with this mischaracterization, the largest… Posted by Jeff on 2005 07: Read more… | Comments (3)
June 30, 2005
Germans to Bulldoze History
A monument to the thousand or so civilians who were slain trying to escape East Germany is to be bulldozed on July 5th. Read the details of Germany’s latest assault on history at David’s Medienkritik: Berlin Outrage: Checkpoint Charlie Monument… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (0)
June 27, 2005
Foreign Investment Plummets in France and Germany
The economic news for “Old Europe” continues its negative trend: Foreign investment in France and Germany, the two largest economies of the European continent, fell sharply in 2004, according to figures released yesterday (23 June) by the Organisation for Economic… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (0)
June 14, 2005
Blair Prepares for Life After Schröder
Not sure if this qualifies as a snub since Blair ultimately met with German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, but it certainly is not a show of support for the embattled Chancellor: British Prime Tony Blair touched down in Berlin on Monday… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (0)
June 07, 2005
European Elites and the Death Penalty
European elites enjoy showcasing their opposition to the death penalty as a progressive policy based on the respect of human rights. This stance is portrayed in stark contrast to the their brethren across the pond in the U.S. who execute… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (1)
Europe Likes Appeasment
“Europe likes appeasement very much; this is one of the most important differences between us and the States. Europeans don’t like any problems. They prefer appeasement.” – Ex-Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar in an interview with the Jerusalem Post… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (0)
June 03, 2005
Will the Euro Have the Same Fate as the EU Constitution?
Last week it was stated here that a rejection of the EU Constitution by France, and then the Netherlands would significantly damage the value of the Euro (at least in the short run). For their part, investors were bracing for… Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more… | Comments (1)
June 01, 2005
The EU Constitution Is Dead…
And if it isn’t then we have some pretty severe problems in Europe. Dutch reject the European Constitution some 63 to 37 percent with over 60%turnout according to some estimates. This from the exit polls [which are infallible as we... Posted by Brad on 2005 06: Read more... | Comments (0)
Why the Netherlands Will Vote No
It's the economy, stupid!: The "boom-bust" effects of the single currency have driven the Netherlands into a severe economic downturn over the past four years, explaining the grim mood expected to cause so many Dutch voters to reject the EU... Posted by Jeff on 2005 06:Read more... | Comments (0)
Swedes Want to Vote
The desire to vote on the EU Constitution has risen dramatically in Sweden following the France's referendum on Monday: A majority of Swedish voters want the chance to vote on an EU draft constitution in a referendum following a French... Posted by Jeff on 2005 06: Read more... | Comments (0)
May 31, 2005
Russian Troops to Leave Georgia
Russia has reportedly agreed to withdrawal all troops from Georgian soil by 2008: Russia agreed Monday to withdraw its troops from two Soviet-era bases in Georgia in 2008, resolving one of the most serious disputes between Moscow and its pro-Western... Posted by Jeff on 2005 05: Read more... | Comments (0)
May 25, 2005
You Know the EU Constitution “Yes” Camp is Desperate When…
They are counting on jungle tribes to swing the EU constitution vote in France on May 29: [The Wayampi Indians] 1.4m voters could swing the result in the closely fought May 29 French referendum on the European Union’s constitution and… Posted by Jeff on 2005 05: Read more… | Comments (0)
May 23, 2005
The EU’s “Plan B”
A few weeks ago it was revealed that the French government was prepared to hold a second referendum if the “No” camp succeeds in defeating the EU constitution later this week. Yesterday, the Daily Telegraph reported that the EU is… Posted by Jeff on 2005 05: Read more… | Comments (0)
May 20, 2005
The Stakes of a French “No” Vote
With ten days until France heads to the polls to vote on the EU Constitution Referendum, the “No” camp still retains a (slim) majority in most surveys. EU supporters are increasingly worrying about the ramifications of a successful “No” vote,… Posted by Jeff on 2005 05: Read more… | Comments (0)
May 02, 2005
French EU Constitution Vote Update
As a new poll suggests for the first time in a while that French citizens are prepared to vote “Yes” on the EU Constitution referendum, two stories related to this situation are worth noting. EU Constitution “Education” Effort to Cost… Posted by Jeff on 2005 05: Read more… | Comments (0)
April 27, 2005
Russia’s Borders and Integrity
This article via The Russian Dilettante in turn via the Adventures of Chester is absolutely priceless in discussing Russian future…and the consequent ramifications of Central Asia, Europe, and China: In the Russian tradition, there has always been something sacred about…Posted by Brad on 2005 04: Read more… | Comments (0)
April 26, 2005
Forgetting History (and also rewriting it)
Just a few weeks ago, a German court ruled that the limited term “holocaust” can be applied to the destruction of Dresden, Germany at the end of World War II. Now, a poll taken inside Germany finds that only 50%… Posted by Jeff on 2005 04: Read more… | Comments (0)
April 21, 2005
France Sinks to New Low
The fact that this is not surprising, does not make the news any less unsettling: During a state visit to China, French Premier Raffarin threw support behind a law allowing China to attack Taiwan and continued to push for a… Posted by Jeff on 2005 04: Read more… | Comments (2)
April 18, 2005
Historic Discovery May Finally Be Revealed
Scientists at Oxford University recently utilized a common satellite imaging technique in an attempt to read previously illegible texts from the Ancient world. The results so far are positive, and is being hailed as a significant event in Classics study:… Posted by Jeff on 2005 04: Read more… | Comments (0)
April 16, 2005
Anglo-Saxon Conspiracy to Harm the EU?
“What is the interest of the Anglo-Saxon countries and particularly the US? It is naturally to stop Europe’s construction, which risks creating a much stronger Europe tomorrow.” – French President Jacque Chirac in a live, televised debate to promote the… Posted by Jeff on 2005 04:Read more… | Comments (0)
April 08, 2005
Good Night Sweet Prince…
(All photos via Yahoo News) We recommend the following new articles on Pope John Paul II: The Rearguard Pope – One man vs. a posthuman tsunami When John Paul II Went to Poland, Communism Didn’t Have a Prayer… Posted by GPR on 2005 04: Read more… | Comments (0)
April 07, 2005
Does Europe Really Hate the U.S.?
The Discovery Channel airing a documentary RIGHT NOW by Thomas Friedman on current U.S.-European Relations. Like or dislike Mr. Friedman, we recommend watching the program….Posted by GPR on 2005 04: Read more… | Comments (2)
March 31, 2005
EU to Add Duty to U.S. Goods
The BBC reports the EU is set to impose a 15% duty upon select U.S. imports because the U.S. has failed to repeal the controversial “Byrd Amendment.” The Byrd Amendment permits US firms to benefit from anti-dumping fees gained from… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
New European Unemployment Highs
France and Germany both experienced new unemployment highs with the release of the most recent statistics today. France: French joblessness rose in February, keeping the unemployment rate at five-year high, as the prospect of slowing economic growth deterred hiring. The… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 30, 2005
Europe’s Lack of Defense
While it becomes increasingly clear that despite lofty goals, the EU will never rival the U.S. in terms of economic power (see here and here), the capability of the EU to match the US in military strength is in an… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 28, 2005
EU Doesn’t Want to “Provoke” Castro
As repeatedly documented here, Spain’s new (socialist) government, led by Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, has made restoring diplomatic ties between the European Union and (communist) Cuba a major policy initiative. Now comes word from the Telegraph that an…Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 18, 2005
German Ingenuity Shows Signs of Life
We have yet to decide if this story is humorous or a sign that socialist polices have yet to kill off all German ingenuity: When Fabian Löw unleashed jobdumping.de on the Internet, he had an inkling it would be provocative…. Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 16, 2005
Xenophobia on the Rise in Europe
A recent study completed by the European Union indicates Europeans are growing more intolerant of immigrants. Here is a summary of the study’s findings courtesy of Reuters: – 60 percent in the former EU of 15 states and 42 percent… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 11, 2005
The Economy: EU Style
As Victor Davis Hanson pointed out a few weeks back, there have been a slew of recent books proclaiming that Europe’s socialist utopia is the model society while the United States is a relic who’s time has passed. Reality suggests… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 09, 2005
Is Italy Paying the Price for Hostage Policy?
As the circumstances surrounding the fiasco involving U.S. troops and communist reporter Giuliana Sgrena still remain unclear, Reuters reports that Italians are beginning to question their country’s hostage policy: After a string of kidnappings in Iraq, Italians are wondering whether… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 08, 2005
Spanish Still Do Not Get It
Almost one year after the Madrid attacks (with numerous subsequent (but foiled) attempts by Islamofascists to destroy Spanish society), the Spanish still blame their participation in the removal of Saddam Hussein for the commuter train bombings last month: More than… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (0)
March 02, 2005
German Unemployment Keeps Rising
Once the most enviable economy in the world (at least in terms of efficiency), Germany continued their trend of reaching new unemployment highs during the reign of the Gerhard Schroeder government: More than 5.2 million Germans were out of work… Posted by GPR on 2005 03: Read more… | Comments (2)
February 16, 2005
The EU’s Global Tax
French Jacque Chirac has long called for global taxes to provide aid for a wide array of humanitarian causes ranging from AIDS to third-world development (example here and here). Now the BBC is reporting that EU bureaucrats have decided to… Posted by GPR on 2005 02:Read more… | Comments (0)
February 15, 2005
German Economy is Anchor on Broader EU Recovery
Fresh economic data released today showed that Germany is continuing their new role as the chief source of economic stagnation in the EU. Bloomberg news service provides a good roundup of the overall economic situation in the EU, which aside… Posted by GPR on 2005 02:Read more… | Comments (0)
February 03, 2005
The Czech Republic Saves Cuban Dissent
Both Spain and the Czech Republic emerged from the shadows of totalitarianism within the past thirty years. The former left behind the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco while the latter broke free from the Iron Curtain. So one would naturally… Posted by GPR on 2005 02: Read more… | Comments (2)
February 02, 2005
New German Unemployment High
In a development that helps explain why the German government is forcing a women to become a prostitute in order to receive her welfare benefits (also click here), new figures released today reveal Germany has hit a post-World War II… Posted by GPR on 2005 02: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 28, 2005
Not So Fast…
Those across the Atlantic who have dreamed of the day when the EU surpasses the Untied States as the global economic powerhouse might need to revise their expectations: Most EU countries have failed to put in place policies aimed at… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 27, 2005
Remembering Auschwitz
As world leaders gather in Auschwitz to pay their respects to the many who passed through those infamous gates never to return, we wish to direct you towards a an entry we posted a few months back in response to… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 25, 2005
Anti-Semitism Marches On
Earlier today we recommended reading a piece over at the Moderate Voice on rising anti-Semitism in Russia. It turns out their analysis was 100% correct as the AP reports that Russian lawmakers are targeting Jewish groups: A group of nationalist… Posted by GPR on 2005 01:Read more… | Comments (1)
EU Constituion Anti-Smear Force
The Times of London reports that the EU parliament is preparing to create a “rapid reaction force” to respond to what it (subjectively) considers to be “unfair” criticisms of the EU constitution: As part of a campaign by Brussels, to… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more…| Comments (0)
January 22, 2005
Icelandic Selfishness
We are having difficulty determining which part of this story is most appalling: that a week before the Iraqi elections, a group of Icelanders are trying to undermine post-Saddam Iraq or that they selfishly spent over $100K on a full-page… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more…| Comments (0)
January 19, 2005
Increasing Anti-Semitism in France
It is undeniable that anti-Semitism has increased throughout Europe over the last few years. The reasons for this phenomenon range from ever-increasing Muslim populations to anti-Israel sentiment to a biased media. And nowhere is anti-Semitism stronger in Europe than France,…Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 17, 2005
Corruption Apathy
One of the overlooked aspects for the lack of attention the Oil for Food Scandal has received in Europe is the relatively high tolerance of government corruption among the European population. Although polls show that Europeans distrust politicians on a… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 14, 2005
Dutch Jihad Update
A plot to assassinate Dutch parliament member Ayaan Hirsi Ali (the co-author of Theo van Gogh’s film Submission) was recently revealed by Dutch officials: Members of the suspected terror network Main City Group were planning to murder MP Ayaan Hirsi… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 12, 2005
Roundup of Recent European News
The last few days have seen a large number of important European news stories which are too numerous to warrant individual entries. So, we decided to compile short excerpts from each of these important stories for your convenience. They are… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more… | Comments (0)
January 10, 2005
Holy Warriors Infiltrate Europe
The AP is reporting that European officials are concerned that insurgents from Iraq are beginning to infiltrate Europe, increasing the terrorist threat on the continent: Islamic extremists accused of plotting to kill Iraq (news – web sites)’s prime minister in… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more…
January 07, 2005
Ukraine Omission Explanation
Over the last few weeks we received emails regarding our lack of commentary on the “Orange Revolution” led by Viktor Yushchenko that took place during the last few months in the Ukraine. It is true that we have not commented… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more…
Exploiting the Tsunami
As post-tsunami clean up efforts move along, and the extent of the devastation grows each day, the exploitation of the traumatic event to promote radical agendas is taking place. Example 1: FRENCH President Jacques Chirac made a new call today… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more…
January 05, 2005
Worldwide Anti-Semitism Continues to Grow
The Department of State released a report yesterday that concludes worldwide anti-Semitism is on the rise, especially in Europe and the Middle East. The data used in the report was compiled during the time period of July 2003 and December… Posted by GPR on 2005 01: Read more…
December 22, 2004
Plots Against Spain Continue
In the latest example of how appeasement only encourages further aggression, the AP reports on new arrests in Spain concerning a suspected bombing plot: Police on Wednesday arrested three Moroccans they believe were part of a radical Islamic cell looking… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
Heading In the Wrong Direction
The pro-democracy organization Freedom House issued a global survey on freedom and has downgraded Russia to “not free” status “amidst further political restrictions [and] increased authoritarianism.” Perhaps most telling though was that Russia was the only country to register a… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 21, 2004
Revising Jewish Immigration Rules
Facing pressure from Israel, Germany is set to revise their liberal immigration rules for Jews established after the collapse of the U.S.S.R. Germany is soon to revise its regulations governing Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe in a “delicate” matter involving… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 19, 2004
Chocolate & the State
Earlier this week France continued their aggressive program of secularism in public schools by refusing to permit chocolates shaped like Christian crosses and St. Nicholas in the classroom. Most attributed this silly move to France’s relatively recent policy of secularizing… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 15, 2004
The U.S., Europe and Arms for China
While usually at odds with each other, The Financial Times reports that the human rights group Amnesty International and the Bush Administration can claim common ground on at least one policy issue: European arms sales to China: Senior US officials… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 13, 2004
Membership or Terror Wave
As EU members decide tomorrow whether to begin the membership process with Turkey, the Times Online reports that Turkey’s Prime Minister has stated the EU will “pay a heavy price” if it rejects Turkey’s membership bid: [T]he Turkish Prime Minister,… Posted by GPR on 2004 12:Read more…
Zapatero’s World
The BBC has a good roundup of Spanish Prime Minister Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s testimony given today before a parliamentary panel investigating the Madrid 2004 bombings. Here is an excerpt of his statements and remarks: – Mr Aznar had increased the… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 12, 2004
European “Tolerance” Police
We have reported in the past on the troubling situation in France where slowly but surely, the government is criminalizing opinions and viewpoints under the disguise of eliminating racism, sexism, and any other applicable “-ism” that comes to mind. This… Posted by GPR on 2004 12:Read more…
December 11, 2004
Deserting The Netherlands
The Telegraph reports that the Netherlands is currently experiencing a relatively large exodus of their native citizens: An exodus of native-born Dutch in search of a new life abroad has reversed immigration flows for the first time since the post-war… Posted by GPR on 2004 12:Read more…
December 08, 2004
A Poll Is Worth A Thousand Words
Rarely does one poll explain so much: Six decades after the mass extermination of six million Jews in the Holocaust by Nazi Germany, more than 50 percent of Germans believe that Israel’s present-day treatment of the Palestinians is similar to… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 06, 2004
GDP Revision
Via the Economist: The OECD is forecasting a slowdown next year followed by a mild upturn in 2006. GDP growth across the OECD will slacken from 3.6% in 2004 to 2.9% in 2005, picking up to 3.1% in 2006…. Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 05, 2004
The Importance of EU Membership
Columns by Robert Kagan are rare, but they are even rarer to disappoint. Today’s was no different as he discusses an area we consider to be his strongest: relations between the United States and Europe. Here is an excerpt as… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 04, 2004
Maybe They Understand Afterall
Admitting that their “notion of multiculturalism has fallen apart,” the Times of London details some relatively drastic actions recently taken by European authorities to combat radical Islamists: The shift is not just a reaction to exceptional violence such as the… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 03, 2004
Ukraine Situation Getting More Complex
For information on two bizarre developments in the Ukrainian post-election fiasco, read the following: The Transatlantic Intelligencer expands on a situation we reported earlier this week about how the Western backed Ukrainian Presidential candidate has a recent record of Anti-Semitic… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
December 02, 2004
Euthanizing Babies
The Diplomad has the best analysis we have read concerning the recent news that the Netherlands, arguably the most anti-capital punishment country in Europe, is now using “mercy killings” to end the lives of terminally ill babies, or in politically… Posted by GPR on 2004 12: Read more…
November 28, 2004
Dutch Film Honors
A few weeks ago we equated the decision by Duth television stations to discontinue plans to air Theo van Gogh’s film post-mortem with the appeasement actions of the Spanish electorate after the Madrid bombings. Evidently though, not everyone in the… Posted by GPR on 2004 11:Read more…
November 27, 2004
Europe & Female Genital Mutilation
With the slaying of Theo van Gogh bringing to the world’s attention the violent dangers posed by unassimilated and radicalized Muslim populations, other, more difficult to discern problems also exist. In this case, we are referring to the horrid practice… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 26, 2004
Case of A Bad Memory?
The BBC reports that the European Union foreign policy chief has retracted comments he made stating that he had met with leaders of Hamas: The European Union foreign policy chief has retracted comments made to the BBC that he held… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 25, 2004
Additional Concerns for the Dutch
Dutch parliament member Geert Wilders, who has already gone into hiding as a result of the slaying of Theo van Gogh, now has additional cause for concern after inflammatory comments made by a Muslim preacher in the Netherlands: A Muslim… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 24, 2004
French & the Ivory Coast
Erik Svane writes over at ¡No Pasarán! about the double standard he witnesses on a daily basis while living in France regarding the Ivory Coast and Iraq endeavors. He also has some great commentary on the French media’s refusal to… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Demographic Invasion
Europe is not the only region experiencing a demographic crisis. Their neighbor to the East, Russia, is also having similar problems. As recently as a few years ago, Russia was the only country in the world with negative population growth…. Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 23, 2004
Fleeing Increasing Anti-Semitism
As a result of increasing hate crimes and an environment of anti-Semitism in which a Hezbollah surrogate is permitted to broadcast in France, Jews are fleeing France in large numbers. In the minds of Jews, the situation has become so… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Reevaluating Preconceived Notions
“The punishment is beheading and the reward for doing it is paradise.” – Message posted on a Muslim website with photographs of Dutch parliament member Geert Wilders. In the evolving response to the slaying of Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh,… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 22, 2004
Fraud Allegations In Ukraine’s Elections
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych was declared the victor in that country’s presidential runoff elections today, but the election process has been marred by allegations of fraud and the opposition candidate is calling on supporters to take to the streets… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 21, 2004
French Offensive
By any measure, it has been an extraordinary week of public attacks against the United States by France and her surrogates. Expanding upon his anti-American tirades early last month, French President Jacque Chirac began the barrage this week by stating,… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 20, 2004
Taking Extreme Measures
“We are a Dutch democratic society. We have our own norms and values. If you chose radical Islam you can leave, and if you don’t leave voluntarily then we will send you away. This is the only message possible.” -… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 18, 2004
Institutionalized “Anti-Israel” Policy
Israeli news outlets are reporting that a state-owned French television station is claiming that Israelis played a roll in recent the Ivory Coast chaos: Israel mercenaries assisting the Ivory Coast army operated unmanned aircraft that aided aerial bombings of a… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 17, 2004
Poland’s Changing Geopolitical Vision
Arthur Chrenkoff has examined the remarkable and radical shift in Poland’s “international orientation” during the last few decades. Here is an excerpt: The most historic shift in Poland’s international orientation in a half a millennium has been taking place in… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Islamofascism Spreads To Belgium
The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that a Belgian politician of Moroccan decent has gone into hiding with government protection after receiving a death threat: A Belgian senator of Moroccan origin, known for her criticism of conservative traits within immigrant… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 16, 2004
Not Saying the “AQ” Word
Debka reports that the Dutch goverment is reluctant to use the words “Al Qaeda” as they investigate the slaying of Theo Van Gogh and crackdown on radical Islamists in the Netherlands: The Netherlands authorities still resort to a dozen roundabout… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 13, 2004
Sour Relations Between Washinigton & Madrid
Relations between the Bush administration and Spain’s recently elected government will likely not improve over the next four years. In fact, recent events indicate that they may very well worsen. The impact of the soured relations will be relatively one-sided… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Van Gogh Slaying Is Opening Some Eyes
The Ledger reports that Dutch lawmakers say the threat of Islamofascism is underestimated in their country: Dutch lawmakers accused the government Thursday of underestimating the threat from Islamic terrorists and failing to protect a filmmaker slain by a suspected Muslim…Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 11, 2004
“Now, it’s war.”
Faced with the previously distant threat of Islamofascism, the Dutch are beginning to wake up to the reality they face. Unlike Spain, which cowardly used their country’s involvement in the removal of Saddam Hussein as a scapegoat for the Madrid… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 10, 2004
Remembering the Balkans
Chrenkoff has revisted the often forgotten Balkan’s War and wonders why the chaotic aftermath has received such little attention. We highly recommend reading his entire discussion, which serves as an excellent supplement to our related discussion on the Balkan’s War… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Fallout From the Van Gogh Murder Continues
Three police officiers in The Netherlands were injured during a raid on a house believed to hold suspsects related to the slaying of Theo Van Gogh: Suspects holed up in a house under police assault Wednesday threw a hand grenade,… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 09, 2004
Following In the Footsteps of Spain
Dutch television broadcasters have opted to appease Islamofascist elements in their country by not proceeding with the showing of slain filmmaker Theo Van Gogh’s film Submission, the presumed motive behind his murder. Interestingly enough, a Dutch Imam is calling for… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
In France, Arafat = Hero
A poll taken in France, commissioned jointly by the Liberation newspaper and a national public radio station, has found some startling results: The French regard Yasser Arafat as a hero rather than a terrorist, according to a new poll. Asked… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 08, 2004
The BBC In The News
The BBC has never been one to shy away from using loaded language and has now bestowed the much detested “quagmire” label upon the French endeavor in the Ivory Coast. Sticking with the BBC, they are coming under fire for… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
News From Chechnya
Russia claims to have killed 22 Chechen rebels in Chechnya today: MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) — Russian troops killed at least 22 rebels in separatist Chechnya Monday, including a man officials said was linked to the assassination of Chechnya’s pro-Moscow president,…Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Dutch Muslim School Hit By Bomb
Retaliatory actions against Muslims for the slaying of Theo Van Gogh have taken place in the Netherlands: A bomb explosion has hit an Islamic school in the Netherlands, as tensions run high after the murder of controversial film-maker Theo van… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 07, 2004
Stifling Economic Competition
Some EU member states led by France and Germany continue to lobby for the establishment of a fixed corporate tax rate throughout the EU: He first threatened and then charmed, but either way French Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy drew little… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Sharp Rise of The Euro Stirs Worry in Europe
The dollar hit a new low against the Euro on Friday, a development that could adversely impact Europe’s already weak economy: European leaders sparred over currency policy on Friday as the euro rose to a record against the dollar, a… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 06, 2004
Dutch MPs taken to Safe Houses
The TimesOnline of London reports that two leading Dutch politicians have received death threats after the slaying of Theo Van Gogh: TWO leading Dutch politicians known for their critical views of Islam have been taken to safe houses by police… Posted by GPR on 2004 11:Read more…
November 05, 2004
French Call For Stronger EU to Keep America in Check
President Bush won reelection less than four days ago, and France is already increasing tensions with the administration: Tony Blair’s hopes of healing the rift between Europe and America after the re-election of President George W Bush were quickly dashed… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 04, 2004
Continuing Economic Trouble in the Rhineland
Next time, an anti-American platform may not be enough to save German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder: The number of unemployed in Europe’s largest economy rose by 12,000 last month to 4.457 million people. Economists said this ninth consecutive rise would be… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
The U.S. Worse Than Al Qaeda?
Believe it of not, but there is a significant population abroad that believes the United States is as bad or worse than Al Qaeda. How could this happen you ask? For the answer, be sure to read latest entry from… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
Spain Bombing Updates
Spain has arrested four new suspects in the recently uncovered plot to bomb Spain’s National Court. Perhaps most interestingly though, it appears the terrorist cell had an alternative plot to the National Court bombing in the event that one did… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 03, 2004
Update on the Slaying of Theo Van Gogh
Police in Amsterdam have arrested eight known radical Islamists in relation to the assassination of Theo Van Gogh: AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – Dutch police have arrested eight suspected Islamic radicals as part of the investigation into the brutal slaying of outspoken… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
An Expat’s View From Abroad
An American ex-patriot living in the U.K. has some thoughts on the phenomenon of Bush-hatred on the continent, and even in her new home: George W Bush is not hated here and in Europe because he removed a genocidal tyrant… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 02, 2004
Killing Free Speech…And Issuing A Warning
Controversial Dutch filmmaker Theo van Gogh was assassinated earlier today in Amsterdam. His killing is the second high-profile assassination in The Netherlands in two years, the first being Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn. Both men were outspoken critics of the Netherlands’…Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
November 01, 2004
Two Election Updates
Political parties in Latin America running on anti-free market platforms continue to find success: Montevideo, Uruguay — Tabare Vazquez, a Socialist doctor running as the candidate of an opposition coalition that includes former guerrillas, narrowly triumphed Sunday in the presidential… Posted by GPR on 2004 11: Read more…
October 30, 2004
Equivocating Bush and Hitler, Concentration Camps & Abu Ghraib
David’s Medienktrik has detailed the latest absurdity in the German press, courtesy of Spiegel. This time they published, in an uncritical manner, comments by an Italian “philosopher” equivocating Bush to Hitler and Abu Ghraib to a Nazi concentration camp. Having… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 27, 2004
Awaking From Their Slumber
There are signs that European governments are begining to realize their socialist economic policies are the reason for their anemic economic growth: During his 13-year stint as the head of the International Monetary Fund, Michel Camdessus perfected the art of… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 25, 2004
The Loony Left
This weekend, the Guardian offered a unique opportunity to look into the mind of a European leftist. Unfortunately, they removed the piece this morning after receiving complaints (presumably from Americans) and offered a disgraceful excuse for publishing the piece in…Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 24, 2004
Campaign Meddling Backfires
The Guardian has now stopped their efforts to influence the U.S. Presidential elections: The Guardian yesterday ran up the white flag and called a halt to “Operation Clark County”, the newspaper’s ambitious scheme to recruit thousands of readers to persuade… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 22, 2004
More German Anti-Americanism
David’s Medienkritik has detailed the latest instance of Anti-American propaganda in the German media, this time in the magazine Stern. Here is the front cover of this issue: The topic of the cover story is the recent announcement by the… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 21, 2004
Revisiting the Balkans
Our policy here is to generally refrain from citing or posting articles filled with inflammatory and gratuitous partisan language unless it is in a critical or “know thy enemy” manner. As a result, you will almost never find us suggest… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 20, 2004
Spain Bombing Arrests – UPDATE
New developments have arisen in the new bombing plot recently uncovered in Spain. Here are the excerpts: The suspected leader of a militant Muslim cell plotted to deal Spain the “biggest blow of its history,” a suicide truck bomb laden… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 19, 2004
Foreign Meddling in the U.S. Election
CNN reports the controvesy over the U.K. based left-leaning Guardian’s attempts to influence the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election: A pro-Kerry letter-writing campaign by Britain’s left-leaning Guardian newspaper, targeting undecided U.S. voters, has provoked outrage across the Atlantic. The paper has… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
Chance for Reflection
Perhaps it is hoping for too much that this development will change the (incorrect) perception that the March 2004 Madrid bombings were launched to punish Spain for their participation in the removal of Saddam Hussein: Police arrested seven people Monday… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 18, 2004
Chinese Amrs Embargo
Taiwan is displeased with French efforts to soften the EU arms embargo upon China: Taiwan Foreign Minister Chen Tan-sun on Monday fired a salvo at French President Jacques Chirac for his efforts to push for the lifting of a 15-year-old… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 17, 2004
Madrid Revisited
The Washington Post is reporting that new evidence has surfaced in Spain adding credence to the theory that the March 2004 commuter train bombings were indeed a calculated effort to influence the country’s elections: Newly disclosed wiretaps of an alleged… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 15, 2004
No Surprise Here…
We were not that surprised by the results of polls released today showing that the image of the United States has been hurt overseas. The only surprise was Japan but we admit are unfamiliarity with Japanese society likely contributed to… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
Election Trouble
Another election, another controversy: The State Department accused the Ukraine government Thursday of engaging in serious violations of democratic procedures in the country’s presidential election campaign. Spokesman Richard Boucher cited the disruption of opposition rallies, the muzzling of independent media… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 14, 2004
German Media Bias
Davids Medienkritik has been extra critical of the German media lately vis-a-vis their portrayal of the United States. We recommend reading his latest account here…. Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
EU-Israel Face Off
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel could end up on a collision course with the European Union and face sanctions like apartheid-era South Africa unless the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is resolved, a confidential government report warns. Political sources said the report, a 10-year…Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 12, 2004
Evaluating American Involvement in Oil for Food Scandal
Reports in the foreign and domestic press have been discussing possible American involvement in the U.N. Oil for Food Scandal. Wire service AFP is the source of most foreign reports on the topic and uses information from a Saturday New… Posted by GPR on 2004 10:Read more…
Happy Birthday
In celebration of French Newspaper Le Monde’s 60th anniversary, ¡No Pasarán! has documented some of the newspapers most recent examples of anti-Americanism. We recommend reading their findings here…. Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 11, 2004
Forgotten History
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder gave a speech at the annual world’s largest book fair in Frankfurt, Germany this weekend. Every year, the fair emphasizes literary work from a specific country or region, and this year’s guests of honor came from… Posted by GPR on 2004 10:Read more…
October 10, 2004
When All Else Fails, Blame America
In an interview filmed last month in anticipation of his visit to Asia (and perhaps also for the CIA report discussing the Oil for Food corruption), French President Jacque Chirac echoed the words of U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan by… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 08, 2004
The Real Coalition of the “Bribed and Coerced.”
The same CIA report that two days all but concluded Saddam did not have WMDs after 1991 also all but confirmed France, Russia and China, three veto wielding countries on the U.N. Security Council, were being bribed by Saddam Hussein…. Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 07, 2004
An Ally Responds
“I find it kind of sad that a senator with 20 year parliamentary experience is unable to notice the Polish presence in the anti-terror coalition. This is immoral…There is one thing which should be stated clearly: this coalition is not… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
October 02, 2004
Birds of a Feather
“The Iraqi insurgents are our best allies.” – French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin This quote reminded us of the street protests a few months back in Paris where the protestors showcased their solidarity with the Iraqi “resistance.” Tip courtesy of… Posted by GPR on 2004 10: Read more…
September 30, 2004
Economic Woes Continue
After unemployment levels in France fell slightly last month to 9.8%, there was hope that the trend was moving down. Unfortunately, statistics recently released indicate the trend may be moving back up again: French unemployment rose to 9.9 percent in… Posted by GPR on 2004 09: Read more…
History Repeated
Arguably the foremost scholar on the history and politics of Islam, as well as world history in general, Bernard Lewis, was recently asked if he thought if the E.U. could serve as a counterweight to the United States. His reply… Posted by GPR on 2004 09: Read more…
September 23, 2004
Update – Islamic Congress in Europe
According to one of our new blog roll members, Davids Medienktrik, it appears that the “First Arab, Islamic Congress in Europe – The Tour of the Blessed AL-Aqsa & Intifada” that we mentioned two weeks ago will be canceled after… Posted by GPR on 2004 09: Read more…
September 09, 2004
Update – Observation #1
Apparently our Observation #1 on Europe was not well received by some of our European readers. The chief complaint we received regarding this entry was that our picture used to visualize our observation was not representative of a typical European… Posted by GPR on 2004 09: Read more…
September 02, 2004
Friends of a Common Enemy
The following is a translation from a speech by Mohammed Bashar Al-Faidhy, spokesman of the Association of Muslim Scholars, addressed the ‘Iraqi resistance’ in an open message at a press conference broadcast by the Arab satellite channels on Tuesday: “To… Posted by GPR on 2004 09: Read more…
And So It Begins…
On the odd chance that anyone wishes to participate in the The First Arab, Islamic Congress in Europe, click on the link for the relevant information…. Posted by GPR on 2004 09: Read more…
August 24, 2004
Observation #3 – In Che We Trust
With the possible exception of Italy, Poland and small pockets across the continent, the systematic secularization of Europe that began after World War II has almost been completed. The explanations of this phenomenon vary depending on the speaker’s point of… Posted by GPR on 2004 08: Read more…
August 20, 2004
Observation #2: Big Talk, Small Walk
One of the under reported tenants of European Anti-Americanism is the myth that the United States is overtly destructive towards the environment. As we have discussed before, this myth has its roots in the anti-capitalist agenda increasingly dominating the continent…. Posted by GPR on 2004 08: Read more…
August 18, 2004
One Sided Story (Observation #1)
As many of you know, we’ve been fairly critical of the European press for reporting overwhelmingly from the left, and often with anti-American undertones. So, before traveling to Europe, we were fully aware of this phenomenon and did not expect… Posted by GPR on 2004 08: Read more…
August 11, 2004
Feeding Crocodiles?
Reporting in Newsweek’s August 16th issue, foreign affairs expert Fareed Zakaria cited a Brookings Institution study involving former European and American government officials. The aim of the study was to determine the response of both parties should Iran realize their…Posted by GPR on 2004 08: Read more…
June 29, 2004
Spain’s Word
“I said… that in the event of my being elected prime minister by citizens, I would order the return of the Spanish troops from Iraq if the UN did not take charge of the political and military situation.” – Spanish… Posted by GPR on 2004 06: Read more…
June 21, 2004
Uphill Climb
For all those European optimists who envision the EU serving as an economic counterbalance to the United States, their position was dealt a blow after a Swedish Think Tank released a report comparing the economies of the two. A few… Posted by GPR on 2004 06: Read more…
June 11, 2004
Intellectual Gulag
One of the many downsides to socialism is that freedom of speech and thought is inevitably restricted, usually under the guise of either protecting minority rights or shielding citizens from “controversial” viewpoints. This occurs because the natural progression of socialism… Posted by GPR on 2004 06: Read more…
June 07, 2004
Faces of the Anti-War Left
Protestors in Paris take to the street last weekend showcasing their solidarity with the foreign terrorists and Bathist remanents in Iraq, or in politically correct terminology, “Iraqi resistance.” UPDATE: This picture originally came from ¡No Pasarán! where their contributors… Posted by GPR on 2004 06: Read more…
May 28, 2004
Keeping Gulliver Down
One of the great myths espoused by Europeans and radical environmentalists is that the United States is more harmful to the environment than other Western countries. This is of course false and one needs to look no further than the… Posted by GPR on 2004 05: Read more…
May 21, 2004
Moore of the Same
doc·u·men·ta·ry : [ dky-mnt-r ] adj. 1. Consisting of, concerning, or based on documents. 2. Presenting facts objectively without editorializing or inserting fictional matter, as in a book or film. Anti-American propagandist Michael Moore is reported to have received a… Posted by GPR on 2004 05: Read more…
April 30, 2004
Political Conquest
Ten new states will be admitted into the European Union tomorrow, increasing the overall population to some 450 million people and creating one of the world’s largest trading blocs. Eight of the new members are only fourteen years removed from… Posted by GPR on 2004 04:Read more…
April 26, 2004
Sanctuary for Mrs. Despotic
The BBC noted in a report covering the deadly train accident in North Korea that Kim Jon Il, North Korea’s brutal dictator, has had a string of bad news lately. According to unconfirmed reports, Kim Jong-il’s wife, Ko Yong-hi, was… Posted by GPR on 2004 04: Read more…
April 16, 2004
No Peace for Oil
The French Ambassador to the United States, Jean-David Levitte, gave a speech to students and diplomats at UCLA earlier this week where he made allegations of an organized “racist campaign” against the French in the United States. The Ambassador specifically… Posted by GPR on 2004 04: Read more…
April 14, 2004
Belgium Preemption
The Belgium Defense Department released a report last week which stated that the largest genocide of the past 500 years had occurred in North America. The report went on to claim that an estimated 15 million Native Americans were killed… Posted by GPR on 2004 04: Read more…
