Trump cites (fake) attack in Sweden

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  1. Hoosier8

    Hoosier8 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Well, they average 19-20 rapes a day.
     
  2. randlepatrickmcmurphy

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    They also have a problem with right-wing terrorists, as do just about everyone else, which Drumpf never mentions.

    http://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...is-refugee-centre-florida-rally-a7588516.html
     
  3. HereWeGoAgain

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    It is just part of his continual campaign the create his own "truths".

    As McCain said, and I've been saying from day 1, this is how dictators are made.

    I'm just glad to see a noted Republican finally admitting the truth.
     
  4. Hoosier8

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    This entire comment is fake news. Trump never said there was a terrorist attack or any attack. You guys are just making crap up and saying that he said something he didn't.
     
  6. Sam Bellamy

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    It's quite possible. Still, he needs to do a little research before he opens his mouth. Even if this is what he was referencing, he was trying to blame it on the immigrants when it was neo-nazis who were responsible. I'm not aiming my comments toward you. I'm just elaborating on what could be his motive. :wink:
     
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    Are rapes terrorist attacks now?
     
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    I asked you if you understood the rape statistics for Sweden, I will try again. Do you understand why the rape statistics are so high for Sweden?
     
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    Sweden is a disaster, and whether something happened that day or not has nothing to do with his point. I mean look at Sweden it is a Disgrace. Being overrun by barbarians.
     
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    No I do not think Trump has much of a following in Sweden.
     
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    Are the Huns on the loose? Didn't know Sweden was so horrid. So is that what Trump was talking about?
     
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    Which is why the Swedes are asking what in the hell he is talking about.

    Try a little logic and critical thinking. The Democrats won't be nearly as confusing to you.
     
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    Don't forget my favorite: Corps/corpse.
     
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    He doesn't have much of a following in any European countries!
     
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    Right, I read that there's speculation that another of the reasons is that rape isn't a taboo subject for Sweden, so women aren't as afraid of the cultural shaming that usually comes with being raped. Meaning, of course, that they're more willing to report the crime.
     
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    It's a metaphor for what's goning on in Sweden (and all of Europe). But who knows the Swedes have been covering up their refugee crime rate increase.

    https://theamericanrevenant.com/201...efugees-will-cost-32-7-billion-total-in-2017/
     
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    Pretty much the same as here. Problem is they have exploded in Sweden.

    Wiki

    The legal definition of rape in Sweden is described in chapter 6 in the Swedish Penal Code.[1] Historically, rape has been defined as forced sexual intercourse initiated against a woman or man by one or several people, without her/his consent.[2] In recent years, several revisions to the definition of rape have been made in Swedish law,[3] to now not only include intercourse, but comparable sexual acts initiated against someone passive—incapable of giving consent—because they are in a vulnerable situation, such as a state of fear or unconsciousness.[4]
     
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    I find it sad that anyone would vote in a troll as president and then find it amusing that he uses his time in the public eye to troll the American public and the international community.
     
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    In 2014, there were 6,700 rapes reported to the Swedish police—or 69 cases per 100,000 population—according to the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (BRÅ), which is an 11 percent increase from the previous year.[5] The number of convictions has remained relatively unchanged since 2005, with approximately 190 convictions on average each year.[6][7]

    There have been several international comparisons made, placing Sweden at the top end of the number of reported rapes. However, police procedures and legal definitions vary widely across countries, which makes it difficult to compare rape statistics.[8][9][10][11] For example, Sweden reformed its sex crime legislation and made the legal definition of rape much wider in 2005,[3][4][8][12] which largely explains a significant increase in the number of reported rapes in the ten-year period of 2004-2013.[13][14] The Swedish police also record each instance of sexual violence in every case separately, leading to an inflated number of cases compared to other countries.[8][11][15] Additionally, the Swedish police have improved the handling of rape cases, in an effort to increase the number of crimes reported.[8][14][16][17] Raised awareness and a shifting attitude of sexual crimes in Sweden,[note 1][18] which has been ranked as the number one country in gender equality,[19] may also explain the relatively high rates of reported rape.[8][11][20]

    The BRÅ has not released detailed data on rape committed by immigrants since 1996, but according to that report individuals with an immigrant background, excluding nordic countries, made up 30% of all rape convictions between 1985 and 1989.

    To finish your quote!
     
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    Trump may have been referring to general problems associated with taking in too many asylum seekers. Sweden has been deporting hundreds of failed asylum seekers since January and five asylum seekers have taken their lives in protest in Sweden in the past few weeks.
     
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    No political official will but some police have spoken out.
     
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