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2005-11-09 Europe

Bad guys view French riots as opportunity

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Posted by Dan Darling 2005-11-09 10:14|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 One official said he thinks the riots "don't have a religious cast."

Shouln't that read, only one official?

Posted by 2b 2005-11-09 10:51|| 2005-11-09 10:51|| Front Page Top

#2 Steven Emerson, a specialist on Islamic extremism, said Islamists in France are taking steps to exploit the violence.

You're certainly not too far out on a limb with that one Steve.

Posted by Besoeker 2005-11-09 11:16|| 2005-11-09 11:16|| Front Page Top

#3 Mr. Emerson was one of the first to research Islamofascism and modern jihadism, in the '80s/90s. He made a film on the subject for PBS which was very well received... except by the CAIR types, who made so much noise that PBS and NPR have boycotted him ever since. The NPR ombudsman has been denying the boycott for years (he even has a FAQ about it), and yet Mr. Emerson somehow never is heard, although Ramsey Clarke has been.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-11-09 13:32|| 2005-11-09 13:32|| Front Page Top

#4 The beltway technocrats can't relate to the likes of men like Steve or Ralph Peters. Men who've actually been there, done that, written, been published, stood behind their writings, and made an honest living. The babblings of men like Clarke are more pleasing to their ears of the technocrats. To Clarke they can relate.

Posted by Besoeker 2005-11-09 13:43|| 2005-11-09 13:43|| Front Page Top

#5 Who is this Emerson ? Does he have a computer ?
On the net ? That's the place to be heard today, not PBS.
Let's see, it's the jobless youths in France. So, why not hire soem of them to provide security for institutions, buildings, neighborhoods, etc.
In other words, pick the good ones and bring them into the mainstream. This fight can be won one soul at a time without full scale violence. But, there is no magic pill. The state will purchase time and squander it. France must devide the rioters while strengthening their position.

Posted by wxjames 2005-11-09 14:49|| 2005-11-09 14:49|| Front Page Top

#6 Steven Emerson (and others) post on the following blog:

http://counterterror.typepad.com/

Posted by PN in NJ 2005-11-09 15:11|| 2005-11-09 15:11|| Front Page Top

#7 "But the concern in France is that Islamists might take advantage of it."
BWahhhahahahaa, best laugh I've had in a long time.
Do you mean start, organise, run, encourage, maintain, and orchestrate?

Posted by Redneck Jim 2005-11-09 19:53|| 2005-11-09 19:53|| Front Page Top

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