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Rasmussen disrespectful toward Islam: Turkey's senior AKP official
2009-03-26
Suat Kiniklioglu, deputy chairman of the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party for foreign relations, said, "it is unacceptable that a person who loutishly disrespect our faith and holy values in the past, will head the Alliance."

In an interview with the A.A, Kiniklioglu said that election of Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark as the new secretary-general of NATO could cause some difficulties for the Alliance because of the Islam world's perception of him."

"The Danish prime minister is a troublesome person for Turkey. There are three reasons of this: First of all, he was captured by cameras as saying after the EU Summit in 2003 that Turkey would never become a full member of the EU; then, he assumed an irresponsible and unsentimental attitude during the cartoon crisis, and lastly, he failed to prevent broadcast of Roj TV from Denmark," he said.

The cartoon crisis erupted in 2006 after a Danish newspaper cartoon depicted the Prophet Mohammad (PBHU)in a way regarded as a serious disrespect by Muslims.

"The way of the Islam world's perceiving Rasmussen is of great importance. It is unacceptable for us that a person who loutishly disrespect our faith and holy values in the past, will head the Alliance especially in a period when U.S.President Barack Obama wants to focus his foreign policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan," he said.

Kiniklioglu said, "Defense Minister Peter Mackay of Canada, who is also a candidate, well-understands Turkey's sensitivities. He could stand up and object to the approval of the Armenian resolution by the Canadian parliament. On the other hand, some circles are trying to create a consensus in favor of Rasmussen by showing Turkey as the only country objecting to his election. In fact, there are other countries which are positive about Mackay's becoming the next secretary-general of the Alliance. The United States, in the meantime, has not yet made a decision."

Current Secretary-General Dutchman Jaap de Hoop Scheffer steps down on July 31. His successor is expected to be named at the NATO Summit in France and Germany on April 3-4. NATO leadership positions are filled by consensus among the 26-nation military pact.
Posted by:tipper

#14  Maybe thats why they voted for him, to piss countries like Turkey off, mr AKP.
Posted by: Galactic Coordinator Omavising9607   2009-03-26 23:58  

#13  Are you mods concerned Fred will be sued by the United Nations, Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR, or OIC? God forbid. Oh, sorry...perhaps I should say Allah forbid. More comfortable with that?

Rantbug already gets blocked at some places of employment as a "hate site". It's not a far stretch to think that at some point in the future, the hassle of dealing with the fall-out will prove to be more than doing Rantburg is worth.


I disagree with any mod (or Fred for that matter) that thinks mojo's comment insulted Fred's spouse, kicked Fred's dog, or p*issed on Fred's carpet.

What part of 'private property' do you and mojo not seem to understand, Mark? Your right to free speech doesn't mean freedom from consequences.


R*ghead is a perjorative, same as n*gger, k*ke, f*g, or any other word some commenters here seem to like to use.

Do. Not. Use. Them. At. Rantburg.

Clear?


I will continue to come here and post comments until banned.

That's fine. Just use common sense.
Posted by: Pappy   2009-03-26 15:25  

#12  It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, The Man come and
Take you away...

But please, allow me to rephrase:

Don't like the choice, O honored follower of the One True Religion?

Tough noogies.
Posted by: mojo   2009-03-26 15:22  

#11  
I redacted the comment.

It is long-established Rantburg policy that we do not permit 'fighting words' in comments. Words that are pejorative on the basis of race, religion and ethnicity, and are seen as 'fighting words', are not permitted. For regulars who use such words, understand that the mods will redact you every time.

Rantburg works to be taken seriously. We have readers in many circles who understand what Fred is trying to do. That good work is undermined by childish name-calling. The mods will not permit that.

I hope this answers the questions that have been raised.

AoS
Posted by: Steve White   2009-03-26 15:14  

#10  Pappy: I agree with everything you wrote in your post, with the exception of "the use of perjoratives... that might get Rantburg in trouble (legal or othrwise)".

Are you mods concerned Fred will be sued by the United Nations, Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR, or OIC? God forbid. Oh, sorry...perhaps I should say Allah forbid. More comfortable with that?

I disagree with any mod (or Fred for that matter) that thinks mojo's comment insulted Fred's spouse,
kicked Fred's dog, or p*issed on Fred's carpet.

I will continue to come here and post comments until banned.

Your choice.
Posted by: MarkZ   2009-03-26 15:06  

#9  I didn't redact that particular comment, nor did Pappy. In my case the reason I didn't is that Steve got to it first.

capiche?
Posted by: lotp   2009-03-26 14:05  

#8  
Don't push it, Mark. In case you've forgotten, Rantburg is private property; Fred sets the policy. You don't go into someone's house, insult their spouse, kick the dog, and p*ss on the carpet, do you?

Part of the policy is discouraging the use of perjoratives and statements that might get Rantburg in trouble (legal or otherwise).

It's basically called common sense. If you or anyone else has a problem with that, your options are to conduct yourself so as not to cause problems for Rantburg, set up your own site, or leave.

Your choice.
Posted by: Pappy   2009-03-26 14:03  

#7  I don't know which mod sinktrapped mojo's comment #3, but he or she might consider moving to Canada. I think you'll be happier there.
Posted by: MarkZ   2009-03-26 13:18  

#6  Nice try.

Do it again and you're banned.
Posted by: Pappy   2009-03-26 13:11  

#5  Comments on headgear choice not acceptable?
Posted by: mojo   2009-03-26 12:14  

#4  Since Islam is disrespectful (hostile/violent) to the west, I really can't find much sympathy about it.
Posted by: DarthVader   2009-03-26 11:31  

#3  Choke on it, Raghead.
Posted by: mojo   2009-03-26 10:34  

#2  Every NATO member has a veto, including France when they rejoin later this year.
Posted by: ed   2009-03-26 09:05  

#1  So the Turks think they have a veto, eh? It's time someone slapped em down. Unfortunately, that ain't likely to be Obambi.
Posted by: Spot   2009-03-26 08:24  

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