Malmö mayor in new row with Sweden's Jews
Published: 23 Mar 12 16:18 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/39858/20120323/
Sweden's Jewish community has railed anew against Malmö mayor Ilmar Reepalu after comments suggesting the city's Jewish community had been "infiltrated" by Sweden Democrats to foment anti-Muslim sentiments.
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"Regardless of what he says and does from now on, we don't trust him."
The letter comes following an interview published on Thursday in the liberal-leaning magazine NEO in which Reepalu discussed the "strong ties" between the Jewish community and the Sweden Democrats, a political party with a clear anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim line which has its roots in Sweden's neo-Nazi movement.
According to Reepalu, "Sweden Democrats have infiltrated the Jewish community in order to push their hate of Muslims".
The statements were immediately dismissed by Fred Kahn, chair of the Jewish Community in Malmö (Judiska församlingen) as "pure fantasy".
Reepalu, a Social Democrat, quickly backtracked on Thursday, admitting to the Dagens Nyheter (DN) daily that he "had no basis" for his claims and that he "shouldn't have said it that way".
But the back tracking came too late for the Official Council of Swedish Jewish Communities (Judiska centralrådet i Sverige – JC), which on Friday penned a letter to Social Democrat head Stefan Löfven blasting Reepalu's claims.
According to the Jewish leaders, the Malmö mayor has "crossed all boundaries" with his comments, especially considering that Reepalu previously laid blame on Sweden's Jews for the threats, violence, and harassment to which they've been subjected.
"We are more than upset when we today read the interview in the magazine NEO where he flagrantly accuses Jews for ties with the Sweden Democrats," they write.
"We're all too familiar with these types of conspiracy theories."
The Jewish community leaders also warned Löfven that the Social Democrats risk losing support among Sweden's Jews, many of whom are members of the party, because of Reepalu's comments.
"Many of them have recently expressed their dismay, but also sadness, about no longer being able to support a party represented by someone whose rhetoric is clearly anti-Semitic," they write.
Speaking with the TT news agency following the release of the Jewish community's letter, Reepalu once again defended himself.
"I've never been an anti-Semite and never will be," he said.
"I've been in Israel with my children several times and explained to them the importance that Jewish culture has Europeans."
However, Reepalu ruled out taking any extraordinary measures to make amends with the Jewish community.
"What can I do? They don't listen," he said.
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Sometimes as a minority you have to take a decision even if it hurts,
so I advice the Jews who live there to leave that city, I do not know what is the situation in the other cities of Sweden , but at least I can tell them that they are wellcome in Israel,they can live here as Jews and nobody will bother them.
we wellcome academic and educated people ,my Dentist is from Sweden and he is really succssessfull here.
I think a Breivik is highly unlikely in sweden. sweden and Norway are very different countries with very different history. sweden does not have the ww2 history of Norway with their romanticised resistence movement, there simply is no well to pour from for a swedish Breivikare.
Furthermore, the extreme right of sweden to a very large degree are total peacenicks and revel in their moral superiority. The crushing of the swedish extreme right in the 1990ies and the cautionalry tale of the violent afa have formed the swedish extreme right into something rather surprising, as far as i can tell. Violence is simply seen as a very poor tactic by the majority of the extremists.
The people of Malmö were well aware of the mayor's well-publicised, negative opinion of Jews before the last election; but they elected him anyway - so we know where they stand. Similarly, the Social Democrat party has been aware of the mayor's Jew bating for years, but so far, have not expelled him from the party; on the contrary, he is a senior, and respected member - so we know where they stand too. As for Sweden, I think it's time for a statement from the Prime Minister disassociating Sweden from the Malmö electorate and its repulsive mayor.
so you're saying that yet it is the will of the Mayor, people live in Malmö (who elected the Mayor for a second time) and the dominate political party in Malmö, you still want the Prime Minister to take an affirmative action against all you stated above!
not bad!
No. He is just into kissing muslim arse, that is apparently flooding Malmö like locust and apparently is not busying itself with work like other immigrants. More than 65% of young immigrants between the ages of 18 and 35 are unemployed in Malmö according to SVT.
The methods of these peaceful individuals when they disagree with an opinion, is burning cars and beheading people. An activity that can be delayed, but not avoided.
So in order to create a picture of a "fellow", Reepalu is babbling feces, so the next hostage or mass suicide bombing situation could be negotiated with some starting bonuses. That is all. As simple as that.
What he doesn't get in his heavy, bone filled, finnish head, is that crawling as a worm at the feet of islamic fascists never did any good to anyone. They only become bolder and more aggressive in their demands. They become "insulted" by flags, "inappropriate" females, countries' anthems, dogs, pork, crosses on the necks of people, nonacceptance of burkas, visible churches, secular law, presence of living Jews in the country etc. Each disagreement deserves violent riots and eventual bending of the host nation.
If the nation is weak enough (like the African ones), it comes to the situation of Sudan, Somalia, Chad and Nigeria. Namely, blessed by the word of Allah.
Definition of a locust or a virus.
In the west the virus developed into attacking the judicial and legislative branches, or the democratic body immune systems. Or a definition of HIV.
Reepalu is an infected cell. Aftonbladet is the blood stream of the infection. SD is chemotherapy that kills friendly cells also.Virus infected cells are blaming the cure in being non-tolerant towards the virus, which is unacceptable by the entire "progressive" body.
Well put!!!
Apparently Reepalu doesn't seem to realize that Jews do listen to his comments, which is why the last bastion of Jews in Sweden is shrinking. Idiot.
+1
Why are most of the ones interested in politic pathetic cowards? Do they feel strength through their use of political power? They are mice.
How old are you people???
It is obvious that you people have no concept of how these prostitutes/politicians operate.
In the US, the politicians cater to Jewish Americans. They will say anything to get their support. This includes support for Israel and Muslim bashing.
So why is this situation so surprising to you geniuses???
A politician will do and say anything to get votes. If the constituents are mainly "apples", then they will bash "oranges". Thought I would make it simple to understand for people like Uncle and Godnatt.
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You are absolutely right. I hear much more derogatory comments about Jews than I do about Muslims in private. Anywhere I travel in the world.
The problem is that SD is using Jews/Israel to further their cause. But no matter, SD and their buddies on these forums are like mosquitos. Irritating, but harmless.
cowboy does not mention the huge impact Saudi money has on the other side of the coin. Why does cowboy ignore the huge amount of money Saudi invests into US companies and organisations? In addition to the billions it pours into its embassies worldwide in order convert gullible dispirited Europeans, and to spread hate towards Israel and the Jews.
Arab oil diplomacy is choking the western values unfortunately. The oil lobby in the uSA has far more money at its disposal than the Jewish lobbie have. cowboy, why do ignore this fact, is it because you don't want the truth to be told?
THE most powerful lobby in the US is AIPAC. Bar none.
They help get the votes. As long as the politicians say the right things.
This is the truth.
More power to them.
Problem is the average American could care less about Israel or Saudi Arabia.
"Arab- Israel Conflict Basic Facts"
Excerpt,
"The Arab nations are represented by 21 separate countries (see Table). There is only one Jewish nation with a tiny country, Israel. The combined territories of Arab countries is 650 fold greater than Israel (see map above comparing size of Israel versus those of Arab countries). Their population is 50 fold greater than Israel. The average per capita GDP in Arab countries is $3,700 versus $18,000 for Israel. This despite the fact that many Arab countries have world's richest oil resources."
Arab-Israeli wars
The Arab nations initiated four wars against Israel:
1948 War of Independence
1956 Sinai War
1967 Six Day War
1973 Yom Kippur War
Israel defended itself each time and won. After each war Israeli army withdrew from most of the areas it captured (see maps). (see Camp-David Accords). This is unprecedented in World history and shows Israel's willingness to reach peace even at the risk of fighting for its very existence each time anew.
Anonymous quote:
If the Arabs (Moslems) put down their weapons today there would be no more violence. If the Israelis put down their weapons today there would be no more Israel.
Think about it..."
Is there any wonder why the U.S. and the rest of the civilized world stands behind the jews and Israel?
And your point is?
What does anything you have regurgitated have to do with this article?
bcterry;
And your point is?
What does anything you have regurgitated have to do with this article?"
LOL, coming from the one who "regurgitated" and brought in America's support of Israel and the AIPAC lobby, which of course is totally relative to the mayor of suggesting the city's Jewish community had been "infiltrated" by Sweden Democrats to foment anti-Muslim sentiments."
About that craw thing, i rest my case.
I still don't get your point.
I'll give you a couple more tries.
I always thought Canadians were pretty smart! Whats up?
If Muslims send all European Jews to British Columbia and make it a country and stop recognizing Canada as a state and demand Canadian Army to disarm, then Canadians won't behave anything less that Palestinians I'm afraid and Muslims will not be especially popular among Canadians either!!! Think about it!
It is one matter to go and make anti Israeli demonstration against the Israeli embassy in Sweden,or to attack phisicaly religious Jews in Sweden ,their Synangougues ,their schools ,their cemeteries.
This people are not Israeli citizens and do not live here or vote here,the attacks on these Swedish citizens is because they are Jews ,a pure anti semitic behaviour.
It will not change in Malmo because of the mayor do not like to protect these Jews,
AIPAC is the Israeli lobby in USA and USA and Sweden are different countries.
The best thing to these Jews to do is to leave that city,as I posted here they will be wellcome here,for that reason we have our state.
My point?, simple, the ongoing persecution and hatred of jews by muslims and others, which is more than evident in Malmo, and this mayors pandering.
You did bring Israel into this, didn't you?
Others mentioned Israel as well, and well as Saudi Arabia, Arab oil etc., and the persecution of jews elsewhere.
So i throw in a little support for Jews and Israel, to pixx off the haters, and.......... ???
The Israeli -Palestinian conflict is no reason to attack the Jews in Malmo,
The fact the are Jews does not make them responsabile for the actual policy of the
Israeli government, these people are Swedes ,live there and vote for the Swedish government, no reason to hit their schools,Synagouges,or cemeteries,
"If Muslims send all European Jews to British Columbia and make it a country and stop recognizing Canada as a state and demand Canadian Army to disarm, then Canadians won't behave anything less that Palestinians I'm afraid and Muslims will not be especially popular among Canadians either!!! Think about it!"
If muslims hadn't driven off the original inhabitants, jews, christians and others, of the over 50 states they conquered through physical violent aggression to claim as their own, maybe the jews would have still been living on those lands as they had been for the previous thousands of years previous to the inception of islam, instead of the U.N. having to restore their rightful homeland back to them.
The persecution of both groups in islamic states continues to this day with the same verve and vitality as always, with no end in sight.
Here in B.C., and Canada, we are, and have been for decades making retributions to the First Nations, and their land claims are currently being addressed and settled peacefully.
We are not there completely, but we are working hard towards full claim settlements.
They also get billions every year to help them.
Their culture is highly respected, and showcased. NOBODY, is rioting in the streets, and having rallies in their churches screaming death to all First Nations people. We also are not brainwashing our children to hate them either.
Muslims on the other hand, have made NO retributions at all towards those they have harmed, NOTHING, NADDA, ZILCH, and there is no evidence at all that they will ever do so.
"Think about it!"
Welcome back. Your 4 months absense only strenghten your way to fight wars. Welcome to the Babel tower.
By the way, did you know that Reepalu comes from the Arabic word a.....cker. Yes. Let others google it and they will find the ethimology of his surname.
I fully agree with that! It is very clear that any such attack is a criminal act that should be punished accordingly.
I find it hard to believe that some complain about political system in Sweden where almost any other government in the world has a far worse track record.
iraniboy
"I fully agree with that! It is very clear that any such attack is a criminal act that should be punished accordingly. "
Iraniboy. My dear. Did you hear about Stuxnet? You know - a virus that screwed up a bit centrifuges of your beloved government? You know how it worked? Quite fascinating.
One part caused excessive vibrations in the centrifuges. The other parts told the warning systems that everything is just dandy. Hundreds of centrifuges went out of commission. The weird thing is that the virus code kicks in randomly (or writes itself randomly in the centrifuges software), so erasing it one time does not help. It requires an entire overhaul of the systems.
The interesting thing about that is that this style of working was purposely fitted by "unknown hackers" to imitate the islamists behaviour in the modern world. Namely one part explodes, beheads, rapes, robs, forces, sues, cries and uses other methods of oppressed people, while the other part of the virus (you are a good example) tells the legal and judicial systems that everything is just fine.
Everything is dandy as a sunny Sunday morning. All the bad criminals that your religion gives birth to are as common as anything. That the awful muslim areas of the city, where police is afraid to enter is a common and normal result of any immigration process.
YOU are a virus. Just a different part of it. Written carefully by programmers in Al Jazeera and Mosques. Antivirus that YOU propose, which is to catch the criminals and put them to justice will not help to eradicate the virus. It will continue to kick in indefinitely, until there is a system overhaul. Particularly, closing the borders to whoever your wonderful religion ejects.
I would have an exception for people like copts - egyptian christians who are genetically connected to the real first egyptians (pharaoh times) and who are oppressed and thrown out by the muslim guests. Or, say, the kurds. Or the berbers. All that suffer from the good Allah blessing. Otherwise, Norton has a plan for you.
There is even a popular song from the 70s with a chorus "and everybody hates the Jews"
I think they should be asking why the whole Arab world would like to nuke Israel, why the Germans wanted them out of the country, why there is a phrase :Anti Semite?
I have good reason to not like Muslims. Primarily because they are Malignant Breeders, destroying the world with too many people. To me, their biggest crime is against Mother Nature. Soon we will run out of towels for their heads.
Arabs are Semitic.
To me it feels like that you have spent the last 4 months in a school similar to that of Alqaida's to learn how to hate. I guess you have a very miserable life with so much level of hate. Hope you get well soon.
"Problem is the average American could care less about Israel or Saudi Arabia."
This is just untrue. The ME and oil issues concern people stateside probably more than any other international issue. Liberals and conservatives in America , although their reasons are different, are aware and care.
p.s. If you're going to post comments insinuating that a large group of people are uncaring and uneducated you should take more care in your writing. The proper phrase is "couldn't care less" not could care less. If you could care less that means that you care at least a bit.
Why every body hates Jews? oh there are articles and heavy books which were written on that issue: but some of them can be mention here:The Christian church blame them in killing God and for generation peseguitated them,They were blamed to be rich but millions of them in Russia and Polen lived in poverty for generations without civil rights, then they were blamed to be Comunists as they tried to gain civil rights after the comunist revolution,then they were blamed for keeping their religion and traditions then Hitler said they are inferiore race which has to be eliminate,then they were banned for generations from the Universities and from jobs like doctors or lawyers,then they could not buy territory in the land they lived,and if a sickness was broken in the country there were the Jews to blame,and if the economic situation was bad again the Jews and if the land lost the war again the Jews:"Juden verlassen Sie Deutscland und wandern Sie nach Palestina " said the German to my parents who were German but Jews,and now in Europe"verlassen Sie Palestina"if it was not sad it would be funny
This is not a hate. It is like claiming that developers of antibiotics are breeding hate and intolerance. YOUR fellows in religion purposely attack Jewish children as a "revenge" for the deeds of Israel. YOUR fellows in religion kidnap Jews in France because "all Jews are rich". YOUR area of birth has the "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" as common as subscription to Al-Jazeera. YOUR religion promotes "Mein Kampf" as the truth spoken by messengers of God.
Every area that is infected by inflow of muslims from Philippines to Chad is bathing in blood, injustice, hate and oppression. Religious, sexual and ethnic minorities are shrinking a crazy speed in countries blessed by YOUR religion. Women situation is degrading to the levels of Medieval times in the regions ruled by YOUR religion. Jews are afraid to be seen as such on the streets of Europe because of members of YOUR religion. Police is not entering areas that are deemed as hopeless and are dominated by the members of YOUR religion all over western Europe.
YOUR people breed hate and oppression. You are just a tool in the entire virus system - sitting here and trying to convince everyone that disliking the effects of the disease is an intolerance and hate towards the innocent and well meaning cute little virus. You are WILLINGLY using methods similar to those of Goebbels ministry of propaganda.
I will get "well" whenever I will feel that the flood of your ideology will stop be vomited into Europe and those who already managed to get citizenship will be worked with until they accept the freedom and democracy ideals of this society. They will be working. They will stop flooding prisons. They will be a functioning part of society, or just legally and rightfully ejected back to the hell they created with their own hands, like in Somalia, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan and (how not) Iran.
You make no mention of CAIR The Council on American-Islamic Relations, which is tied with Hamas. This lobby has been very succesful, so much so, that many americans have actually woken up to the beginning of a serious potential problem Just as Europe has today. The Muslims are putting for election many of their own and ordinary Muslims are encouraged/threatened to vote for them.This lobby, backed by Saudi $billions and allied with the oil lobby is very strong, The Jews don't have that much money in comparison and are unable to buy off so many as the Muslims.do.
You are wrong regarding many ordinary Americans though. The Churches are against Israel because a) they are scared for the congregants in Islamic dominated lands, b)It is against the idea of it's being without Jesus.
You may dislike/detest/hate the idea of Jewish thought and law being the cornerstone of western values. However, most americans and otherdecent non Europeans appreciate it. Unlike the Mayor of Malmoe and others who think like him. A former mayor of London, "Red" Ken Livingstone has so annoyed many here, that even many stalwart Labour supporters will not vote for him, as his "Jewish" comments are on par with the Estonian above. He does welcome hardline Mullahs who call for the death of Jews, and visited an infamous mosque in London that is associated with the same message.
So will you view CAIR and read of the comments made? Go on I dare you!
Muslim institutions, schools and economic power should be strengthened in America, he said. Those who stay in America should be "open to society without melting (into it)," keeping mosques open so anyone can come and learn about Islam, he said.
"If you choose to live here (in America) … you have a responsibility to deliver the message of Islam," he said.
Islam isn't in America to be equal to any other faith, but to become dominant, he said. The Koran, the Muslim book of scripture, should be the highest authority in America, and Islam the only accepted religion on Earth, he said."
1 billions Muslims and if any criminal raise up among them it becomes a headline. This covert and coward media to spread the hate among people of the world to justify security spending and arm deals is approaching a disgusting and dangerous limit. I'm happy that I live in a country that is not surrounded by such hate and hateful people.
what is the answe?. Those with hate in their bellies, will never succumb to the truth, as they hate it. At least by answering the way you do, those with a quest to understand, will at least have an insight as to what the main problems are. Those who hate, will look for any opening to spill their venomous comments. They are not just anti Jerwish or Israel. They are just losers with a huge chip on their shoulders, with nothing to look forward to but more misery. As for the Muslims who attack us? Well they can never forgive the lowly disrespected Jew for discarding second rate dhimmitude and winning the wars. I suppose we must look at all the Jews and Israelis who have achieved so much, and such a small percentage of the world's population.
Traditional "abuse" and "persecution" business towards especially Jews, Arabs, etc. in Europe, particularly Scandinavia are exaggerated to manipulate the things to take under control the political and economical situation in Europe.
Nobody has ever asked them, the eternal moaners to be here if they don't like it they are free to leave Europe to take their "problems" away...!
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