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originally posted by: Oldcarpy2
a reply to: vNex92
We left the EU.
Period.
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
a reply to: Asmodeus3
David Icke has never been convicted for any crimes in relation to antisemitism
Mostly because he's English. He couldn't say half of the things that he says if he were living in Europe where the laws are different.
I don't think the European Laws are they different to the laws in the UK.
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
a reply to: Asmodeus3
I don't think the European Laws are they different to the laws in the UK.
Holocaust Denial is either specifically illegal or is covered by hate crime statues in around a dozen EU countries.
In Holand (Where Ike was headed), Ike cold be jailed for what he said in the UK.
originally posted by: Maxmars
a reply to: Asmodeus3
I think you are correct, but I still have reservations about the propriety of the act. I'm sure the law supports them in doing so, but I can't help but feel it is unreasonable to say something along the lines of: "Because the left-wing, or reactionary groups might be violent you aren't allowed here."
Isn't the problem the left-wing or reactionary groups engaging in thuggery and lawlessness? It's not the guy everyone is willing to pay to hear speak who is the cause... it's the violent nature of the people they are supporting by "protecting" them from being upset. Do the people who want to see/hear him not have any value in the argument? Are they subjects under mob rule?
Maybe I am just not getting the idea properly in my head. When a group threatens to throw a tantrum for 'whatever triggers them;' shouldn't the message be "don't throw a tantrum or there will be consequences?" And then there is the fact that in order to get their way, all they have to do is threaten a tantrum and reality is changed for them by a government who acts on their behalf.
Also, all of this is based upon the fear of something that hasn't happened yet. Shouldn't this be about actual violence and not the fear of potential future bad acts by clearly lawless people. Not to be obtusely hyperbolic, but shouldn't we ban banks so as not to encourage bank robbers, or ban soccer matches because people get overly excited and engage in brawls?
I'm not saying you're wrong; only that this seems a bit bass-ackwards.
originally posted by: slatesteam
Okay. Just spitballing here, but if assets are willing to murder a dozen people to get to the guy that invented a hydrogen engine this past year at a grocery store, how would they give the guy that talks about energy fields and reptilians give credence to his claims if they offed him.
originally posted by: GENERAL EYES
a reply to: slatesteam
They don't want to prove him right.
Would lend credibility to his theories and dig the hole deeper.
Better to just play cat and mouse.
As to cat and mouse, he’s one guy that most people would turn a nose up at just for hearing his ideas. A whole continent? Really?
I mean hell, he can crash on my couch for the weekend.
Why not poison him or make it a car accident?
They took out Ted Gunderson for less crazy stone-turning.
originally posted by: asabuvsobelow
So the article I'm reading is wrong then ?
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
a reply to: Asmodeus3
Interestingly, no, the UK has no laws regarding holocaust denial. Many common forms of antisemitism are also completely legal, so Ike can't be touched under British law.
It as a law against "outraging public decency" as well as laws against making threats or using language that might incite violence, but Icke has managed to skirt these laws by carefully choosing what he says and the language that he uses.
The fact that he hasn't actually done anything illegal isn't really in dispute here, as you don't need to be convicted of a crime in order to have your visa blocked in the EU, they just need to demonstrate that your presence might incite other people to break the law.
Holocaust Denial is either specifically illegal or is covered by hate crime statues in around a dozen EU countries.
In Holand (Where Ike was headed), Icke cold be jailed for what he said in the UK
originally posted by: Asmodeus3
originally posted by: Xtofury
Lots of talk in here, and i do love conspiracy theories, but i also love the truth and understand that the process is to wade through a pile of bs to find the nuggets of truth concealed inside.
If david icke received said letter then why go through all the effort to transcribe that letter to english but fail to publish images of the actual letter?
This fact alone is enough to raise my suspicions/bs filters and qualifies this anecdotal story by icke and his family member as potentially dumpster worthy.
How come nobody ever calls him out on this stuff, and if some do, is there ever any response or is it always politicking away from actually answering the question with further factual evidence?
Th conspiracy celebritie are all rife with conmen and grifters, and i think that is by design.
What this leads me to think is that it is likely a publicity stunt to keep his followers hooked in and to bait new followers with sensational anecdotal news which could lead people to believe that this actually happened and for the reasons insinuated in their own musings about unverifiable and alleged facts.
A simple search reveals this
www.france24.com...
Netherlands bans UK conspiracy theorist David Icke from EU for 2 years
The Dutch government has banned British conspiracy theorist David Icke from the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area of the European Union for two years over fears his presence could "disturb public order".
So your attempt to claim that David Icke somehow fabricated this story to enhance his publicity has been demonstrably refuted
Other sources
www.euronews.com...
abcnews.go.com...
originally posted by: Creep Thumper
The "authorities" are afraid he'll spark violence.
When did Europeans become such cowards? They fought two huge wars and now this?
originally posted by: Xtofury
I read all of these news sources and they are based on a letter that icke published on his website, only he did not publish the letter, he published a transcription.
Fake news based on what icke could have simply made up.
originally posted by: Asmodeus3
originally posted by: Xtofury
Lots of talk in here, and i do love conspiracy theories, but i also love the truth and understand that the process is to wade through a pile of bs to find the nuggets of truth concealed inside.
If david icke received said letter then why go through all the effort to transcribe that letter to english but fail to publish images of the actual letter?
This fact alone is enough to raise my suspicions/bs filters and qualifies this anecdotal story by icke and his family member as potentially dumpster worthy.
How come nobody ever calls him out on this stuff, and if some do, is there ever any response or is it always politicking away from actually answering the question with further factual evidence?
Th conspiracy celebritie are all rife with conmen and grifters, and i think that is by design.
What this leads me to think is that it is likely a publicity stunt to keep his followers hooked in and to bait new followers with sensational anecdotal news which could lead people to believe that this actually happened and for the reasons insinuated in their own musings about unverifiable and alleged facts.
A simple search reveals this
www.france24.com...
Netherlands bans UK conspiracy theorist David Icke from EU for 2 years
The Dutch government has banned British conspiracy theorist David Icke from the Netherlands and the entire Schengen area of the European Union for two years over fears his presence could "disturb public order".
So your attempt to claim that David Icke somehow fabricated this story to enhance his publicity has been demonstrably refuted
Other sources
www.euronews.com...
abcnews.go.com...
originally posted by: Asmodeus3
originally posted by: Creep Thumper
The "authorities" are afraid he'll spark violence.
When did Europeans become such cowards? They fought two huge wars and now this?
It's just an excuse as they don't want him in the country.
It's the only excuse they can use as there is nothing that Icke says which is unlawful or an incitement to violence.
The Dutch Government is in a difficult position after very a very unpopular and ludicrous nitrogen gas plan cut that threatens the existence of many farmers. It was carbon dioxide now it is nitrogen, then it will be helium and hydrogen.
www.lemonde.fr...< br />
originally posted by: Creep Thumper
originally posted by: Asmodeus3
originally posted by: Creep Thumper
The "authorities" are afraid he'll spark violence.
When did Europeans become such cowards? They fought two huge wars and now this?
It's just an excuse as they don't want him in the country.
It's the only excuse they can use as there is nothing that Icke says which is unlawful or an incitement to violence.
The Dutch Government is in a difficult position after very a very unpopular and ludicrous nitrogen gas plan cut that threatens the existence of many farmers. It was carbon dioxide now it is nitrogen, then it will be helium and hydrogen.
www.lemonde.fr...< br />
Then they're still cowards because they're afraid of ideas instead of actual violence.
Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy. And ideas are bulletproof.