Hysteria Over Geert Wilders' Rumored "Anti-Quran" Film Continues Unabated

http://www.pipelinenews.org/index ^ | January 22, 2008

[marthemaria]

- San Francisco, CA - PipeLineNews.org - Dutch MP Geert Wilders' rumored "anti-Quran" film has set off a wave of hand-wringing and hysteria in Holland.

The announcement by the head of the Freedom Party that he planned to make a film showing that the Quran is "an inspiration for intolerance, murder and terror," has sent Dutch government and security officials scurrying to design contingency plans in the event riots break out upon the release of the film.

Sociologist Peter Vasterman, a specialist in media hype commented, "The film has taken on a mythical character. Everyone already has the idea that it will be shocking and that the images will go all over the world." [source, http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/article1979691.ece]

Theo Vught, jury chairman of Holland's highest marketing prize stated that "[Wilders] has time and time again created momentum for his story. Whether film comes out or not, everyone is talking about it."

According to the Dutch newspaper, Volkskrant a 20-page secret government memo was being circulated about the cabinet and embassies worldwide. The plan allegedly details evacuation procedures and instructions to Dutch living outside Holland to be alert for the first signs of trouble. [source, http://www.volkskrant.nl/binnenland/article496082.ece/Zelfs_evacuatie_ambassades_geregeld]

Dutch police have increased their presence in Muslim areas of Holland and have had discussions with imams and other Muslim representatives, cautioning calm.

A letter from the Director General for Security was sent out to the country's mayors, warning them to be vigilant for the first signs of trouble and offering help with "scenarios" for dealing with expected unrest. [source, http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/3318]

The Contact Organ for Muslims and the Government in Holland has warned that fatwas could be issued against Dutch interests abroad if the film is to be shown. [source, http://www.ad.nl/buitenland/article1979702.ece]

Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende has said that "We are ready to react quickly, it is our role to be prepared for calamities."

Wilders did not reveal the content of the apparently unfinished work, but commented that "Now that everybody is already in a state (over the film) I see it as a confirmation that I should go ahead. I would not be worth a button if I were to capitulate now." [source, http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iGKrjDg9E1ysvy0E13_yHoKNRnSQ]

Throughout this controversy, though much has been made of Dutch "tolerance," that term is open to interpretation.

In an article entitled "Lack of Self Respect" Theo van Gogh - who was slaughtered by Islamist Mohammed Bouyeri in 2004 because he believed van Gogh's film "Submission," slandered Islam – equated Dutch forbearance with cowardice.

"If something characterizes the so called "Dutch identity" it is a sheepish lack of self-respect, which expresses itself in a teeth-chattering panic at the prospect of being labelled "racist" or "discriminatory." [source, http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/349] The hysteria around the Wilders film seemingly goes a long way in proving van Gogh's point.

[Isabelle]

Viking Jihad? !!!!!

What happened to the “Viking Kitties”?

[353FMG]

“No wonder we are going to have to kill all of you off and nuke Mecca in the end.”

No, let’s be humane about it - first nuke Mecca and we won’t have to kill again. Take out Mecca and Islam will be like a ship without a rudder.

[quant5]

It might be humane considering the real ramifications the USA absorbing the first strike and what our retaliation would be but there’s the rub. Preemption in such a massive way which insures nuclear escalation from other nations getting fall-out effects (never mind direct war with 1.2 B Muslims). It’s a confusing thought process because our intelligence states is a when and not and if we will be hit by nuclear terrorism but they also have been very wrong many, many times over the last decade.

[quant5]

hahahah. I noticed that after I posted. Thanks for brining an embarrasing moment in PC typing to life. LOL

[MrB]

Heck, to expose Islam doesn’t require an “anti-Quran” film, or even any distortions.

An accurate translation of the book and the teachings of Islamic leaders should be enough to pound it into some heads that Islam wants you 1)Converted 2)Subjugated or 3)DEAD.

Also, it is a basic tenet of Islam that it is OK to lie about and cover up aspects of Islam if telling the truth would be detrimental to Islam. Keep THAT in mind whenever you see some Muslim spouting “religion of peace”.

[Robert357]

What happened to the “Viking Kitties”?

It is still alive and well

http://www.vikingkittens.com/

[Isabelle]

THANKS!!!

[Antoninus]

The announcement by the head of the Freedom Party that he planned to make a film showing that the Quran is "an inspiration for intolerance, murder and terror," has sent Dutch government and security officials scurrying to design contingency plans in the event riots break out upon the release of the film.

Hope they're doing some counter-insurgency training, too. Sooner or later, that's what they're going to be dealing with.

At what point do the Dutch pull out of Holland?