More Photos of June 18
I'm sorry I did not see the tremendous photo coverage of the rally on June 18 posted at Bivouac-Id. Here are a few of them. Click the link for many more. The comments are quite lively. I'll try to get back to the computer later tonight. I have to go out now.
The images are those of a group of people joyously celebrating a common cause. I hate to tell them, though, that when push really comes to shove, it will not be joyous, and they will have to brandish weapons a lot more powerful than a sausage.
Labels: Apéro, Barbès, Laïcité, National Identity, Resistance
posted by tiberge @ 4:40 PM
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the council of europe working against europeans:
PACE unanimously opposed to a general ban on wearing of the burqa
Strasbourg, 23.06.2010 –There should be no general prohibition on wearing the burqa and the niqab or other religious clothing, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has said – though it added that legal restrictions may be justified “for security purposes, or where the public or professional functions of individuals require their religious neutrality, or that their face can be seen”.
In a resolution unanimously adopted today, the Assembly – which brings together parliamentarians from the 47 Council of Europe member states – said the veiling of women is often perceived as “a symbol of the subjugation of women to men” but a general ban would deny women “who genuinely and freely desire to do so” their right to cover their face.
However, the parliamentarians added: “No woman should be compelled to wear religious apparel by her community or family. Any act of oppression, sequestration or violence constitutes a crime that must be punished by law.” European governments should also seek to educate Muslim women on their rights, as well as their families and communities, and encourage them to take part in public and professional life.
The Assembly, approving a report on Islam, Islamism and Islamophobia prepared by Mogens Jensen (Denmark, SOC), also called on Switzerland to repeal as soon as possible its general ban on the construction of minarets, which it described as discriminatory.
https://wcd.coe.int/ViewDoc.jsp?Ref=PR508(2010)&Language=lanEnglish&Ver=original&Site=DC&BackColorInternet=F5CA75&BackColorIntranet=F5CA75&BackColorLogged=A9BACE
Combating Islamophobia: Sampaio offers increased Alliance of Civilisations´ cooperation with Council of Europe
In a statement made during the Parliamentary Assembly debate on Islam, Islamism and Islamophobia in Europe, Jorge Sampaio, UN High Commissioner for the Alliance of Civilisations, offered further cooperation of the Alliance with the Council of Europe to fight Islamophobia.
He also said that education on cultural diversity, strengthening the role of towns in managing cultural diversity, interreligious dialogue, and engaging young people should be priority strategies to fight Islamophobia.
Welcoming PACE´s initiative to hold a debate on Islam and Islamophobia, he pointed out that this topic is still a taboo, and that any discussion should be placed in the wider context of the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance.
Finally, he said that the answers of European states to diversity and the problems it creates should be nuanced and their implementation decided and adapted at local level. However, he stressed there is a need of a “common strategic vision”.
http://www.coe.int/t/DC/Files/PA_session/june_2010/20100623_news_sampaio_en.asp
Party at Goutte d'Or, but with "neighborhood meals", "repas de quartier". Sausages, and wine? Not very likely.
During June 19-27, different PC rap groups and other PC entertainment are partying in the very area where the French were forbidden to gather for their Facebook picnic. See poster describing events. Anything French? Not really, though.
Video from the scene right on the Saint Bernard church's doorstep.
Really bizarre, in view of the recent events.
Organizers: Among others, the city of Paris
http://www.fdesouche.com/120768-laffiche-du-jour-la-goutte-dor-en-fete/comment-page-1#comments
http://www.gouttedorenfete.org/
Sylvie François does not seem to have appeared (unless I'm mistaken) and has not updated Facebook since the initial call for June 18. I can imagine she may have to protect herself now, plus she may not want to get into the arguments that have appeared even between supporters who leave comments (RL vs FN, etc.), which is unfortunate. As you said, everyone will have to learn to tolerate everyone else politically, with the exception of the stupid négationnistes, in order to at least fight Islamicization. Thanks for the link to the photos which give a better picture of the day.
Maybe Vercegetorix will provide the proper leadership.
@ kkollwitz
Isn't that a howler? It took me a few minutes to realize what the horns meant. Well, at least the guy has a sense of history. Many young French schoolchildren today may not even know who Vercingétorix was. They may not even know Astérix le Gaulois at this point. And that is really serious.
@ anonymous,
Regarding Sylvie François, we don't know who she is. It is assumed she uses a pseudo. Originally I thought she wrote for RL, but she is just a resident of La Goutte d'Or who got the idea for the "apéro" at the same time that a writer for
RL did. But it was Sylvie who went ahead and organized the event, with RL backing the idea and spreading the word. The FN has been cool to the whole thing, but they did denounce the ban. Many people see the event (or feign to see the event) as something not very serious. They see it as a chance for the various factions of the Left to hog the spotlight. Ironically, the media see it as a subversive provocative tactic of the "extreme Right".
This type of confusion is paralyzing the French and preventing action. Some refuse to be seen in the company of the Left, and others are terrified of being called right-wingers. RL and Bivouac-ID are amazed to hear themselves referred to as "extreme right-wingers". But at least they are coming to understand that the minute you deviate from "official thought", the minute you show the slightest affinity for tradition, you become, ipso facto, a right-winger.
"Incidents broke out in Paris after Algeria's soccer defeat. A score of cars were overturned or burnt.
200 to 250 youngsters attacked the police and broke shop windows. Teargas was used by the latter.
Students were assaulted in the halls of residences."
http://www.20minutes.fr/article/580577/Societe-Incidents-a-Paris-apres-le-match-Etats-Unis-Algerie.php
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg1Ao2TcZBY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU0V7Ok6LBA
You absolutely need to make a post on this to prove where the racism is
http://www.sos-racisme.org/Mefiez-vous-des-idees-qui-puent,1031.html#
as a reference:
http://fr.novopress.info/61934/%C2%AB%C2%A0idees-qui-puent-%C2%BB-la-reponse-du-bloc-identitaire-a-sos-racisme/
@ tiberge
"This type of confusion is paralyzing the French and preventing action."
Exactly. It is extremely frustrating. A strong leader is needed, like Vercingétorix or Charlemagne, but perhaps a woman would be better in this day and age. Jehanne had to be chosen because men were not wearing their hats. Also, when I listened to Sylvie on the radio, she handled herself so well, was polite and courteous, and defended her position well. I think this is needed in this media age for winning hearts and minds. Ugly expressions and winks at holocaust denyers only turn off the general electorate, which the FN cannot seem to understand.
On her facebook page, Sylvie or whatever her name is, lists RL as a main interest, so I assume she shares their viewpoint. If France is to be saved from Islamicization and immigration, it may have to be done by a secular "republican" political leader today, even though I would prefer a Catholic and Royalist. But there is a certain sense in invoking the law of 1905 (which I personally think is responsible for a lot of our troubles, as is the creation of a Republic), in order to stop the Republic's subsidies and special treatment of Islam in France.
"Pas de Taliban en France"
I like that one.
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