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[gerbie]

Political murder in the Netherlands? I couldn't have guessed it would happen here:

http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/europe/05/06/fortuyn.shooting/index.html

even though I couldn't find anything useful about his ideas, he wasn't stupid. He did shake up dusty politicians lately.

Where is this world heading for...

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Was going to stay something

[aquariusmama.livejournal.com]

...but I can't stop my head from spinning..
Americanising????
Right, because this is the only country where politicians are shot.
There. Said something, couldn't let it go.

In any case, I agree it's horrible and shocking...especially that it could happen in such a "morally superior" country.

Re: Was going to stay something

[gerbie.livejournal.com]

As you might have noticed, I use the word 'we' instead of I. I'm not necessarily saying these words, I am merely quoting notes from the press, from LJ, from qualifications in foreign press. Both the Americanising-bit and the morally superior-bit are not my words. After today I'm not sure if I agree with them. This remark had a hint of sarcasm in it, as you might, or might not, have noticed.

And it is true that in our modern history we haven't had any political murders or even attempts. Our politicians cycle to work, talk to whoever they meet on their way. However much some people might have loathed the guy, this can't be a solution.

I got your sarcasm :)

[aquariusmama.livejournal.com]

and added a bit of my own.

I agree, it's no solution.

Re: I got your sarcasm :)

[gerbie.livejournal.com]

I knew you would. Not sure if everybody did. That's the main disadvantage of communicating through a screen, only using written language. The odd smiley only helps slightly. But we're coping well for the time being ;-)