23 July 2011

Thoughts for Norway

The Norwegian PM said that their response to the incidence will be "more openness and more democracy" and the Oslo Mayor said that "tomorrow we will build a better society". That's the spirit! 


In recent years, Norway has been adjudged a living example of the most humane society in the world (HDI). We can only hope that this experience brings out the best in humanity. 

We are with Norway!
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My facebook status right after hearing and watching the horrible news:

" Angry, sad, and scared all at the same time! [Expletive] the perpetrators in the Norway attacks! There's no justification for bombings or any armed attacks!  
I feel for Norway and the Norwegians. Scandinavia are societies built on trust, but it's disgusting how evil people can break it and bring out the worst in people. Rise up, Norway. Rise up, warriors of light and goodness! "

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Imagine, many of these beautiful and very promising youths have been killed in a senseless violence. No to all fundamentalisms! No to ideologies of hatred! Let peaceful coexistence reign!

Jonas Gahr Støre og AUFs ledelse på Utøya

P.S. Boo to the so-called security, counter-terrorism, radicalization 'experts' immediately interviewed by mainstream media (CNN, BBC) who were so hasty in pointing to 'ethnicity', 'religion', and 'identity' of the culprit!!!

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The Philippine map at the backdrop during the press conference of Norway's Foreign Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre....

" The Philippines deplores the tragic twin attacks in Norway yesterday and extends its condolences to the Norwegian government and people, especially the victims’ families " (DFA statement).