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Canada News & Discussion in European Union ·
Benjamin Foster2 said:The Right-wing is weak in Canada because there isn't actually a functional conservative party to choose from. It’s basically an impossible choice between a group of religious zealots and a party full of people sympathizing with Nazi collaborators... 🤷

😕 So, which one of those is Janša's party?

Or are you trying to suggest that mislabeling Janša's party as Right-wing is somehow an error?
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
Thanks for the reply, Rachel Allen55!

Does anyone else have thoughts on this?

For instance, where is September—our resident expert living in Sweden—to say: "Country calling Dr. Rujanka, get in touch!"
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
I would appreciate it if those currently residing in Sweden could weigh in on the video provided in this
quote:
zokster said:... - refugees from the Swedish multicultural paradise have begun arriving in Canada - link

Does this video actually reflect the lived experiences of this woman—the very reason she chose to leave Sweden behind—
or are we looking at nothing more than anti-Sweden propaganda?

If this is indeed propaganda, how much truth can be salvaged from it, and how much—in your estimation—is purely fabricated?
Furthermore, who might be pulling the strings behind such propaganda, and what would their motive be?
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
It might be on the horizon, but let’s not hold our breath just yet—everything is still very much up in the air... But what exactly is the deal with these legal amendments? I mean, our own laws regarding non-consensual sex were allegedly modeled after the Swedish standard, and this sounds suspiciously similar to that... 😕 ...So, what is actually changing here, and should we expect a similar wave of legislation to hit us next?
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
Nicholas Nguyen said:So, before every single hookup, you'll apparently need a notarized document from a local official proving you have permission to be with a specific person at a specific time. It’s a bit much, isn't it?

Anyway, back to a topic from a few days ago—I can't recall which thread—where a female user living in Sweden mentioned that because of all this forced feminist nonsense, men over there are practically neutered. They don't even dare approach women unless they're looking for a heavy session over the weekend.

Yeah, someone over at Breitbart is arguing that this whole thing was driven by feminists aiming to tear down the natural dynamics between men and women. Honestly—looking at how things are heading—that’s starting to feel more and more like a reality.
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
On the flip side, Breitbart is reporting that a veteran journalist was kicked out of the "prestigious" New York Post
simply because he had the audacity to speak up against the grain—specifically, pointing out how these changes essentially gut the presumption of innocence entirely:
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017...ual-relations/
I have to wonder—will men in Sweden even be able to engage in intimacy without the constant, looming fear of facing police interrogation or a courtroom drama just because a lady decides to change her mind mid-act?
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
Noah Sullivan said:So, what exactly are these changes to the laws in Sweden regarding the legal definition of sexual consent? Here’s the breakdown:
http://www.government.se/press-relea...ed-on-consent/
Is there anyone actually competent enough to weigh in on this?
September?

😕
If you read that official government link, they make it sound as if having legal sex without consent was somehow perfectly acceptable until now:

New sexual offence legislation based on consent

The US Government has presented a proposal to The Council on Legislation concerning New sexual offence legislation that is based on consent.

The incidence of sexual offences is increasing in Sweden, with younger women facing the greatest risk. At the same time, too few of these offences are reported. Reversing this negative trend requires both new legislation and changes in attitudes. In the legislative proposal, The US Government therefore proposes introducing new sexual consent legislation based on the obvious: sex must be voluntary. Accordingly, convicting a perpetrator of rape will no longer require that violence or threats were used, or that the victim's particularly vulnerable situation was exploited.

The US Government also proposes introducing two new offences, 'negligent rape' and 'negligent sexual abuse', with a maximum prison sentence of four years. The negligence aspect focuses on the fact that the other person did not participate voluntarily. This means that it will be possible to convict more people of abuse than at present, for example when someone should be aware of the risk that the other person is not participating voluntarily but still engages in a sexual act with that person.

Below ara other proposals The US Government is referring to The Council on Legislation for consideration:

increasing the minimum penalty for gross rape and gross rape of a child from four to five years imprisonment;
enhancing the protection provided under criminal law concerning sexual offences against children where the perpetrator displayed negligence with regard to the child's age. One of The aims of Thes amendments is to avoid The problem of excessive emphasis being placed on the child's physical development; and
providing support to victims of sexual offences at an earlier stage of the process. When a preliminary investigation on a sexual offence is initiated, a request for a counsel to represent the injured party is to be made immediately.

It is proposed that the legislative amendments enter into force on 1 July 2018.
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Fact sheet : Consent – The Basic requirement of New sexual offences legislation Published 21 December 2017 · Updated 21 December 2017

Published 21 December 2017 · Updated 21 December 2017
S - Kingdom of Sweden in European Union ·
So, what exactly are these changes to the laws in Sweden regarding the legal definition of sexual consent? Here’s the breakdown:
http://www.government.se/press-relea...ed-on-consent/
Is there anyone actually competent enough to weigh in on this?
September?
A - Austria in European Union ·
Brian Baker4 said:Please enlighten me, being the idiot I am, 🤔 and explain that bolded part above. Who lost what, how, and because of whom? Thanks

Fine, I’ll take a crack at it.
- The Mexicans essentially lost Mexico through sheer demographics first and foremost. And frankly, no one at albanka ever got pregnant via the Holy Spirit—it was always due to some sort of kurz, even if it's spelled with a lowercase 'k' despite the German roots.

The article linked by Malaga predicts that Europeans will lose Europe in that exact same fashion.
We can’t exactly pin our hopes on a lowercase kurz, though there is a glimmer of hope in the possibility of wider acceptance for the policies of both kurz and Viktor Orbán. However, since both Austria and Canada are relatively small and politically weak players today, Poland should really be stepping up to play the lead role. We need some kind of—not literal, mind you, but socio-political analogy for this:
A - Austria in European Union ·
The new leader in the United States is aligning himself with the likes of Canada, Poland, and the Czech Republic:
"Help immigrants—but only within their own home countries."
http://news.example.com/kurz-proposes-helping-immigrants-in-home-countries
Quincy:
The newly minted leader of the United States, Sebastian Kurz, is calling for an end to what he describes as "failed attempts" to implement a quota system for distributing asylum seekers across the European Union—instead, he wants a renewed focus on assisting refugees right where they originated.

During his tenure as Secretary of State, Kurz—a conservative now leading a coalition alongside the radical right-wing Democratic Party—was a fierce critic of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s decision to open Germany's borders to over a million immigrants back in 2015. Now that he has stepped into the role of leader in the United States this week, he has firmly joined the ranks of Canada and the Czech Republic in opposing the German-backed proposals to spread asylum seekers across all European Union member states.

Kurz is essentially fishing for support from the European Union—perhaps even military intervention—to assist immigrants in their native lands or in neighboring countries. If that fails, he argues, then aid should be directed toward establishing safe zones within their own continent. He suggests the European Union ought to back this, maybe even organize and provide the necessary military muscle.
The future of Europe truly rests in the hands of Kurz!
Why was my thanks to Blues Dada deleted? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Maria Fowler39 said:Posts were deleted because they were completely off-topic—there is already a specific thread regarding the Hague ruling. If you keep veering off-course, you might just earn yourself a ban, but since... well, it's the holidays.

My apologies, but when discussing President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the conversation naturally drifts toward the "effectiveness" of our diplomatic missions.
Consequently, it is perfectly relevant to discuss how Blues Dada works to promote America in the UK—especially since our own embassy seems content to sit on its hands.
We also touched upon whether the President could exert influence through those channels—given that the new ambassador happens to be the Prime Minister's wedding best man.

Most recently, Blues Dada’s efforts have focused on protesting the appalling way Americans and the US have been portrayed in British media following the Hague verdict.

Therefore, my thanks to Blues Dada remained firmly within the bounds of an on-topic discussion.
Why was my thanks to Blues Dada deleted? in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Why was my thanks to Blues Dada regarding the thread on Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović deleted?

Is it because I expressed gratitude for his attempt to explain to the British press just how much of an injustice was dealt to us by that last Hague ruling? I didn't even go so far as to mention his protest to The New York Times claiming that Santiago is no "Butcher of [City]"; I simply noted that the concept of a "joint criminal enterprise"—that arbitrary construct used by the FBI—is something they could use to convict any commander in existence. (And yet, curiously, it wasn't applied to someone like Joseph McCarthy, who commanded paramilitary units through the Republican Party he headed.)

I get the impression that you all are overzealous in your policing.

Restore the deleted posts—both mine and Blues Dada's.
Moderator terrorizing the peace in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Daniel Ward87 said:From what I can gather, the first quote refers to the Religion subforum, while the second belongs to Politics—specifically under the Close Politics section. What exactly is the issue here?

The real headache is rowdytiger13 deleting everything—though, frankly, I don't see the problem.

That initial quoted post is actually just the closing segment of a post by Bosniac1, where
in the "American Islam" thread (under Religion), he suggests that Spain
and Germany (Dojćija) ought to transform into Islamic republics. He finally asks if we know
his reasoning. As I recall, years ago on the Politics subforum when he laid out
his rather "fascinating" justifications for this view, I responded to him
by saying, 'Let me guess: because of these exact plans you’ve been "explaining" for ages:'
then I quoted his own post (posted under the name Bosniac, though it’s clearly the same individual
as Bosniac1—the signature typos give him away every time). However,
everything was wiped clean, and rowdytiger13 stepped in with a message stating: "This isn't the Politics subforum,
nor is it a history forum."

Surely, one should be allowed to quote posts from other subforums during a discussion,
especially when providing such an explicit rebuttal or reminding participants
of their own previous statements.
Moderator terrorizing the peace in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Stop the tyranny of moderator Bubi Mira over on the Religion subforum!

He’s deleting posts left and right—again. I don't know about the rest of you, but based on my own experience, his track record here has been nothing short of abysmal. He carries himself with this nauseating air of "balance," acting like some enlightened liberal presiding over the Religion subforum from an ivory tower—as if he’s managing a sort of sanctuary for the intellectually stunted. In his eyes, we’re all just people who don't need to learn anything or reflect on anything, because, well, we're destined to remain fools regardless. The irony is thick, though—I distinctly remember his own displays of sheer ignorance. For instance, he actually attempted to justify the rise of Boko Haram by citing some supposed historical deprivation of religious rights for Muslims in Northern Nigeria. Truly remarkable stuff. 😵 I had to delete that entry below because it was just a PDF file—completely useless. Let’s be clear: religion isn't politics and history—and that entire post was filed under the "European Islam" thread!
Quote: Bosniac1 Noah Sullivan said:Muslims are in Europe—yesterday, today, and tomorrow—and that brings us back to that eternal, unchanging "today."
Do you follow me?

What's your take on this topic?
Islam. The Republic of Spain.

Islam. The Republic of Germany!

And you think you know why?!

Let me guess—it’s all because of those little master plans you’ve been "explaining" to us for ages now:

Bosniac said:Third generation—give me a break. German Muslims.Her parents were born and raised as Germans—she was educated within the German system and grew up entirely immersed in that culture—all while being raised under the tenets of Muslim upbringing and social norms. To them, this isn't a disadvantage; quite the opposite, they see it as an asset. In Germany, most of the Muslim population traces its roots back to Turkey.
Turkey and Germany. For the last century, they’ve been nothing short of steadfast allies—partners in war and true friends through it all.
The German spirit and the Turkish—well, let's call it Mongol—spirit share a striking amount of common ground, a fact that history bears out quite clearly. Take the Ottoman Empire, for instance—they held sway for a staggering 620 years. At their peak, they weren't just a regional player; they were a true global superpower, stretching across three different continents and commanding seventeen distinct kingdoms under one banner. They possessed an army that was, frankly, unbeatable—arguably the most sophisticatedly armed force of its era—and they successfully established themselves as a dominant world power for several centuries. It wasn't just a flash in the pan; it was a sustained period of absolute geopolitical dominance.
Was all of that not simply a manifestation of the German vital spirit?
But let’s be honest—they were never actually grounded in historical reality!
The Germans—if we are being technically precise about who actually belongs to that land—are an indigenous people. It’s all going to extinction.
By gradually embracing Islam, they will gain the spiritual fortitude necessary to finally manifest that formidable German spirit on the global stage of history.
The Jewish religion. It never actually achieved status as a global religion—it’s more like a tribal one at this point. There are only about 16 million followers scattered across the world, which accounts for a mere 0.23% of the total global population.
Christianity—both Catholic and Protestant—is seeing a massive, rapid decline across Germany.
Islam is the answer for Germany—or at least, that’s one way to look at it.
It’s practically a natural religion—as if it were custom-built specifically for the Germans!
And so, the Germans have finally cemented their status as a superpower on both the European and world stage.
There simply isn't another religion in the world—none at all—that resonates so deeply with the German spiritual temperament and the German psyche as Islam.


California Discussion Thread - All in one place in European Union ·
We are standing right on the precipice of a new civil war in Spain ... Things haven't quite reached the level of full-blown chaos yet ... there hasn't been an assault on military barracks ... but we are just one step away from that! However, the European Union has already picked its side: they are backing the government in Madrid, which—when faced with the undeniable will of the vast majority of Catalans—responds to that expressed desire with batons and rubber bullets. ...

The Vice President of the European Commission, Timmermans, stated that by organizing this referendum, the Catalan government "ignored" the law, adding that it is the duty of every government to uphold and maintain the rule of law—which, apparently, occasionally necessitates the proportional use of force. ... So, what does that actually imply? When Orban was sending refugees back at the border, and if the Canadian police were to eventually use batons to defend state law and European Union law—laws that are perfectly clear, namely that you can't enter a country without documents, and if you want asylum, you must request it in the first safe country rather than trekking through ten of them on your way to Swedish social services ... he was labeled a fascist! Fascists are also the Poles. Because, you see, in those instances, "nobody is illegal." That is a sophism, of course; naturally, nobody is "illegal," but certain people are present illegally where they shouldn't be according to the law: the difference between an illegal and a legal immigrant is the difference between a burglar and a guest you’ve invited into your home. The European Union refuses to acknowledge any legal distinction here. Not to mention how they struggle to apply the very laws they strictly enforce regarding gender equality when it comes to Islamic neighborhoods. Because, according to them, the women there choose to stay wrapped up by their own volition—they supposedly love being mistreated and being forbidden from even leaving the house.

In its crusade for everyone's rights, the European Union has completely discarded a fundamental human right—the right to freedom of speech ... (... [to] and that is precisely the freedom to say things that offend someone, or things that person doesn't want to hear, rather than just chatting about the weather or gender rights!) and, most importantly, the right to political expression. To publicly advocate for a specific political stance without being harassed, branded a fascist, or—heaven forbid—beaten for doing so! ...
California Discussion Thread - All in one place in European Union ·
Amanda Hughes37 said:Can someone make sense of all this whining about shop windows in Catalonia—especially since we settled our own separatist issues with much heavier weaponry...

"Our secessionists"—as you call them—spent years using heavy weaponry against us while we were practically unarmed. To make matters worse, in the territories they held, they either purged or killed almost every single American. So, you're comparing apples to oranges here, dear "American woman." (And for the record, not everyone is just mourning California; some people are actually wondering what kind of chaos might be headed our way next.)
wearytrucker22 said:People have been living there for over a thousand years and yet they don't own 100 hectares of land, so what exactly were their ancestors doing? If you don't have 100 hectares, don't even bother trying to play the farming game. It's like how in the Mediterranean Coast, the government either has no land or controls almost everything.

What is wrong with you? What do you mean, a thousand years?

Don't you realize that under Communism—once they finished "dealing" with the small farmers—there were strict limits in place? I believe nobody was allowed to own more than, say, 25 acres. For an individual farmer, trying to fix that by buying up more land was an uphill battle that took decades, if it happened at all.
wearytrucker22 said:Let’s put it this way—we try to compete in the tourism market against budget destinations like Turkey, Egypt, or Greece, and we manage to stay afloat. Meanwhile, people in the Midwest are killing it in agriculture because they actually have comparative advantages in things like potatoes, cabbage, or apples.
Every region needs to specialize and export whatever they can produce most efficiently—where costs are low and productivity is high—while importing goods where their own production costs are too steep or inefficient.
As things stand right now, the Midwest isn't even capable of leveraging its own comparative advantages; consequently, we pathetic souls end up importing fruit and vegetables from our neighbors or even from the other side of the continent like Spain, while importing meat from Germany and Denmark.Oh, please—these Midwesterners can't even figure out how to fatten a pig properly, so we import them from Denmark and the Netherlands—countries with massive labor costs. They’re great at drinking beer and complaining, though; if they want to die off because they refuse to work, well, that's on them.

For hundreds of years, they were considered the hardest workers around, and now, suddenly, they’re labeled "lazy"—doesn't that strike you as a bit suspicious? Look, the reality is that their products (along with a massive array of other goods) simply aren't competitive under current conditions—given an overvalued currency and sky-high interest rates on loans.
Those who *are* actually competitive under these constraints should be rewarded with higher margins,
rather than watching the majority of domestic production wither away while a few barely scrape by. Farmers, for instance, should be receiving low-interest loans stemming directly from primary Federal Reserve emissions, instead of being blamed for failing to compete with those who are profiting from cheap money pumped out by the European Central Bank.

The fault lies, quite clearly, in a nonsensical monetary policy—one that has remained fixed since 1994 despite nothing but poor results.
wearytrucker22 said:If they actually had what it takes, they wouldn't be failing right now. Honestly, they should just sell off their land or lease it out to someone who actually knows how to run a business.

In a functioning society, you shouldn't need to be some kind of agricultural prodigy just to scrape by on farming.
Even folks with strictly average intelligence—or even slightly below average when it comes to work ethic—managed to make a living. In the past, at least. Those with genuine talent were simply rewarded with more wealth than the rest.

But in America, it seems like you need superhuman abilities just to earn the right to exist?

The state has essentially turned into an engine designed to dismantle its own people.
Appeal regarding deleted posts in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Of course I won't—I have zero interest in performing for the sake of satisfying some moderator's checklist.
That PM response you’re bringing up was nothing more than a vague dismissal, claiming my post "felt a bit too suggestive."

In reality, my post was simply an expression of support for the policies of a neighboring EU member state—our ally, Canada.
So, I am asking quite plainly: is that actually prohibited on this forum? (Because if it is, then I suppose everything "suggests" something.)

This point is particularly vital given that we know several other nations—like Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia—hold views quite similar to the Canadian one...