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2008-06-21 Europe

Does freedom of expression have a future in the Netherlands?

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Posted by ryuge 2008-06-21 06:14|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 The Koran dictates that carpet humpers not take Jews and Christians as friends. I guess that is tough love.

Posted by McZoid 2008-06-21 06:40|| 2008-06-21 06:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes. Next question?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2008-06-21 06:46|| 2008-06-21 06:46|| Front Page Top

#3 I've been trying to get Amos and Andy re-runs on my telie, but they're no longer available either. I'll throw no stones at the Dutch just yet.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-06-21 06:53|| 2008-06-21 06:53|| Front Page Top

#4 For centuries, the boundaries of what may be said or written have been set wide, even if this is hurtful or difficult for politicians, the church or individuals. The arrest of Nekschot does not fit in with this tradition.

Well, times change. The current fad of political correctness is more important than centuries of our most cherished values.

called upon right-wing MP Geert Wilders to exercise restraint in connection with his film, Fitna, which suggested terrorism was innately connected with Islam.

Where the heck did that idea come from? Terrorism and Islam have some sort of connection?

Posted by gromky 2008-06-21 07:20|| 2008-06-21 07:20|| Front Page Top

#5 Fitna makes no suggestions. It simply cites verses from the Koran with video of the faithful at work bringing the Koran to life in our world. What the viewer infers is a reflection of the viewers mental capacity.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-06-21 07:27|| 2008-06-21 07:27|| Front Page Top

#6 "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist."

Posted by DepotGuy 2008-06-21 13:05|| 2008-06-21 13:05|| Front Page Top

#7 I've been trying to get Amos and Andy re-runs on my telie, but they're no longer available either

Why am I not surprised?

Posted by Pappy 2008-06-21 16:44|| 2008-06-21 16:44|| Front Page Top

#8 Heh, watching UEFA game Russia vs. Netherlands, commentator said something about a Netherlands players (Van der Vaart maybe?) - "He's considered the Van Gogh of Netherland's soccer."

I have to disagree with the comment, Van der Vaart apparently runs much faster than Theo.

Posted by swksvolFF 2008-06-21 16:52|| 2008-06-21 16:52|| Front Page Top

#9 #7 I've been trying to get Amos and Andy re-runs on my telie, but they're no longer available either

Why am I not surprised?
Posted by Pappy 2008-06-21 16:44|| Front Page|| ||Comments Top

Yes it was clean, harmless, and pretty good humour for it's time. As I recall, no gay segments however. I doubt you'd find it of interest.

Posted by Besoeker 2008-06-21 17:28|| 2008-06-21 17:28|| Front Page Top

#10 Always been more of a radio-show guy myself. Theater of the mind. It meant using your brain. Ever done that, meneer?

Listen to a radio show, I mean.

Posted by Pappy 2008-06-21 18:20|| 2008-06-21 18:20|| Front Page Top

#11 Charming.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-06-21 18:31|| 2008-06-21 18:31|| Front Page Top

#12 B - that is weak ass and below your purported dignity. Try to improve

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-06-21 19:08|| 2008-06-21 19:08|| Front Page Top

#13 No, no, it's okay. Besoeker is right - the old shows were amusing. I always liked Jackie Gleason and the Jack Parr show. Ernie Kovacs was a hoot.

But I just sumrised, given our resident Afrikaaner's past postings at the Burg, that it really isn't the 'good clean fun' of Amos n' Andy that enjoys.

Apparently it hit a bit close to home.

Posted by Pappy 2008-06-21 20:11|| 2008-06-21 20:11|| Front Page Top

#14 No gay segments? Well, forget about it then! ;-P

Posted by ryuge 2008-06-21 22:08|| 2008-06-21 22:08|| Front Page Top

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