What defines, "far-right" and "far-left?" Because, in the U.S., it seems to be the farther left that is more anti-Semitic or, at least, more in solidarity with Palestinians than Jews, while, what used to be called, "the right-wing evangelicals" are the ones who support the Jews' right to Israel, for one example. It seems like, no matter which side of any issue one is on, the other side is the, "far-right," since that's what the National Socialist Democratic Party of Germany (aka, Nazis) were considered to be.
Yeaaa sorry, defending Nazis is no better than defending Islamists. If you're going to think it's crazy when the left defends the freedoms of people who would show no respect for the freedoms of others if they were in power and then turn around and defend another group that doesn't give a shit about freedom it's just pure hypocrisy.
I don't see them raiding any Islamists for hate speech, sot here's that.
Also, I'm afraid it's not just the "der evil nazis". The way they define hate speech, basically it can be anything they want; so it is and will be selectively enforced.
You are basically telling me that being anti-mass "refugees" equates being a Nazi, want to backtrack a bit on that?
I'm not saying there is nothing shady going on, I'm just saying we need to be careful not to develop a double standard here. If you want Salafist hate preachers to be dealt with then you can't say it's a violation of free speech when they go after actual Nazis.
IMF's Prescription for Europe: Exploit Refugees with Low Wages
Economist calls IMF 'the sancta sanctorum of neoclassical/neoliberal thinking.'
The outcomes put forth in the report are unrealistic, he said. "Most probably, the first effect should be a workers substitution (more expensive for less expensive ones), thus increasing the xenophobia amongst substituted and at risk of substitution workers; the second effect, an aggregate decrease of salaries as GDP %, increasing profits and global inequality," Angusto said. "From the demand side, lower salaries should mean less demand than supply; a lack of demand that, if compensated by exports, should imply a beggar-thy-neighbour strategy, adding pressure to cut wages in third countries."
Tiffany Williams, associate director at the Institute for Policy Studies, added: "In my field of human trafficking, which shares many similarities with forced migration caused by conflict, advocates know that safe, paid work is one of the keys to helping displaced people rebuild their lives. It is important that the IMF is acknowledging that access to work is crucial. But creating a second class of workers who will be pit against the existing low wage workforce is a risky move which might fuel a deeper anti-immigrant backlash, undercutting efforts to humanely resettle vulnerable families."
In Germany, which took in more than one million migrants and refugees in 2015, the current minimum wage is 8.50 euros ($9.1). The IMF's report follows a similar call by the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE), which in November said, "The minimum wage is likely to pose a barrier to entry [into the job market] for many refugees. Considering the growing supply of low-wage labor the minimum wage should under no circumstance be raised."
The proposal also comes in stark contrast to the measures recently adopted in Turkey, which currently hosts about 2.5 million Syrian refugees—more than any other country. The Turkish government announced new regulations earlier this month that will allow Syrians who have been living in the country for at least six months to apply for work permits, enabling them to earn the minimum wage or higher.
AndinBriwel ago
What defines, "far-right" and "far-left?" Because, in the U.S., it seems to be the farther left that is more anti-Semitic or, at least, more in solidarity with Palestinians than Jews, while, what used to be called, "the right-wing evangelicals" are the ones who support the Jews' right to Israel, for one example. It seems like, no matter which side of any issue one is on, the other side is the, "far-right," since that's what the National Socialist Democratic Party of Germany (aka, Nazis) were considered to be.
Aetrion ago
Yeaaa sorry, defending Nazis is no better than defending Islamists. If you're going to think it's crazy when the left defends the freedoms of people who would show no respect for the freedoms of others if they were in power and then turn around and defend another group that doesn't give a shit about freedom it's just pure hypocrisy.
CobraStallone ago
I don't see them raiding any Islamists for hate speech, sot here's that.
Also, I'm afraid it's not just the "der evil nazis". The way they define hate speech, basically it can be anything they want; so it is and will be selectively enforced.
You are basically telling me that being anti-mass "refugees" equates being a Nazi, want to backtrack a bit on that?
Aetrion ago
I'm not saying there is nothing shady going on, I'm just saying we need to be careful not to develop a double standard here. If you want Salafist hate preachers to be dealt with then you can't say it's a violation of free speech when they go after actual Nazis.
Distinctlyavoidtruth ago
IMF's Prescription for Europe: Exploit Refugees with Low Wages
Economist calls IMF 'the sancta sanctorum of neoclassical/neoliberal thinking.'
The outcomes put forth in the report are unrealistic, he said. "Most probably, the first effect should be a workers substitution (more expensive for less expensive ones), thus increasing the xenophobia amongst substituted and at risk of substitution workers; the second effect, an aggregate decrease of salaries as GDP %, increasing profits and global inequality," Angusto said. "From the demand side, lower salaries should mean less demand than supply; a lack of demand that, if compensated by exports, should imply a beggar-thy-neighbour strategy, adding pressure to cut wages in third countries."
Tiffany Williams, associate director at the Institute for Policy Studies, added: "In my field of human trafficking, which shares many similarities with forced migration caused by conflict, advocates know that safe, paid work is one of the keys to helping displaced people rebuild their lives. It is important that the IMF is acknowledging that access to work is crucial. But creating a second class of workers who will be pit against the existing low wage workforce is a risky move which might fuel a deeper anti-immigrant backlash, undercutting efforts to humanely resettle vulnerable families."
In Germany, which took in more than one million migrants and refugees in 2015, the current minimum wage is 8.50 euros ($9.1). The IMF's report follows a similar call by the German Council of Economic Experts (GCEE), which in November said, "The minimum wage is likely to pose a barrier to entry [into the job market] for many refugees. Considering the growing supply of low-wage labor the minimum wage should under no circumstance be raised."
The proposal also comes in stark contrast to the measures recently adopted in Turkey, which currently hosts about 2.5 million Syrian refugees—more than any other country. The Turkish government announced new regulations earlier this month that will allow Syrians who have been living in the country for at least six months to apply for work permits, enabling them to earn the minimum wage or higher.
http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/01/21/imfs-prescription-europe-exploit-refugees-low-wages
fatpeopulearestupid ago
This is the real plan http://www.the-savoisien.com/blog/public/img23/plan_Kalergi.jpg