Dutch fed up with US media vilifying Aruba

Discussion in 'Politics & Current Events' started by johan neeskens, Jun 28, 2005.

  1. johan neeskens

    Jan 14, 2004
    So an American girl goes missing on Aruba, and Fox media et al, true to form, make it seem like the island is some class of banana republic with no legal system to speak of. I mean, it's not like American girls ever go missing in the US, is it. Them Evil Arubans!

    Anyway. The government of Aruba has asked the Dutch for help, and the Dutch mainland justice department are going to remind American government and media of the fact that Aruba is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, a country whose justice system is older than the US of A entire. Just thought you'd like to know.
     
  2. DamonEsquire

    DamonEsquire BigSoccer Supporter

    Sep 16, 2002
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    I find. That takes too long. I mean most high schoolers aren't by themselves at two in the morning. What will look worse for Arube. The suspects turn out to be truly innocent but I believe. They are guilty. There was a show with samething. Although plot was in Miami, Flordia. CSI: Maimi to be exact. A prominent senator killed girl and son tries to sex her. The son's college roommate brought the girl. She was fiancee'. This is not a situation to be cowardly. If they truely are guilty, confession would win alot on both sides.
     
  3. SABuffalo786

    SABuffalo786 New Member

    May 18, 2002
    Buffalo, New York

    Does it console you at all to know that I, for one, could not care any less about Holland, its legal system, Aruba, or some rich white broad from Alabama getting lost?
     
  4. Ray Luca

    Ray Luca BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Feb 2, 2005
    Sometimes I think the Dutch should never have ended the real money making business that they started before tourism, and that was slavery they are so good at it. Just thought you would like to know, but then you already knew that fact.

    Oh, how can we forget the thrieving window shopping for whores business. That must bring the Dutch a ton of money also we can't forget the ectasey buisness that the Dutch thrieve on. Where kids use it to get high then get heart attacks. The Dutch are great people we should all look to be like them. Some people might think they are animals but not me. I just think they love free enterprise.
     
  5. IntheNet

    IntheNet New Member

    Nov 5, 2002
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    Why are you ragging Fox News? And as far as Aruba is concerned, this case might bring some coherent legal reform to Aruba, which seems long overdue, based on the moronic Keystone Cop escapades so far in this case... even one of the local prosecutors admitted that police had bungled the investigation!
     
  6. yossarian

    yossarian Moderator
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    Since the legal system allows authorities to hold suspects for some time without formal charges...such as at an arraignment under U.S. procedures.....I'm surprised Fox News would bash it. I would think they would be all for it.

    Also, johan, you really need to stop (not saying you always do this) getting your impressions of Americans from Fox News.....it would be like me getting my impressions of the Dutch by hanging out in Amsterdam's red light district. Honestly, most people I know think this is a tragedy but do not think that Aruba is unsafe or backwards legally.
     
  7. Ray Luca

    Ray Luca BigSoccer Yellow Card

    Feb 2, 2005
    Almost forgot love the way the Dutch have been attacking the Moslems for some months now it looks like you guys are having a lot of fun.
     
  8. NUFCBayern

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    You're being too kind to Amsterdam's red light district.
     
  9. Pints

    Pints Member

    Apr 21, 2004
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    Many should heed this advice.
     
  10. AFCA

    AFCA Member

    Jul 16, 2002
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    Yes there are no whores in the USA.

    Ah, some phvcker read something about ecstacy. Too bad he and the person who wrote it don't know sh!t about it.

    So just shut it idiot.
     
  11. Danks81

    Danks81 Member

    May 18, 2003
    Philadelphia
    Who the hell cares about this slute?
     
  12. URwormfood

    URwormfood Member

    Mar 24, 2004
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    They are Ho's...

    ~worm~
     
  13. AFCA

    AFCA Member

    Jul 16, 2002
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    Don't call her a slute just because she tried to play the flute!
     
  14. URwormfood

    URwormfood Member

    Mar 24, 2004
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    Didnt the Beach Boys have a song about Aruba?

    ~worm~
     
  15. AFCA

    AFCA Member

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    Yeah and Tobago and several others pretty mamma.
     
  16. yossarian

    yossarian Moderator
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    I think that song nearly caused Brian Wilson to have another breakdown.
     
  17. URwormfood

    URwormfood Member

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    Yeah..I think he was still crashed out in his bed during that time....
    :rolleyes:

    ~worm~
     
  18. AFCA

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    I haven't got a clue. I like Dick Dale better.
     
  19. DJPoopypants

    DJPoopypants New Member

    Think of it this way.

    Thousands of americans are learning things they never knew before.

    1) Aruba is a nice island in the caribbean

    2) Aruba has the same laws as Holland/Amsterdam.

    Once people put 2+2 together and realize that instead of going to cold, lousy food amsterdam - they can sit on a sunny beach, do loads of drugs, and screw prostitutes legally....well, Aruba's tourist industry will be overwhelmed.
     
  20. nicephoras

    nicephoras A very stable genius

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    Jul 22, 2001
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    Gosh, because we really give a flying ********. Oh, wait, no we don't. But its interesting the things you need to say to make yourself feel better about being Dutch. Whatever floats your boat.
     
  21. 96Squig

    96Squig Member

    Feb 4, 2004
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    There's nothing wrong with Amsterdams' red light district, it propably is one of the most harmless ones in the world (and full of tourists)
     
  22. AFCA

    AFCA Member

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    True, although the surrounding area is a bit less 'safe'.


    BTW Aruba, grade A coke for 10 euros. You don't get that in A'dam ;)
     
  23. VFish

    VFish Member+

    Jan 7, 2001
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    Actually, the coverage of the Aruba legal system has been pretty even handed and dealt mainly with the differences between the Dutch and American systems. What's wrong with that? Most of the criticism has been directed toward the investigation itself, and rightfully so.
     
  24. speedcake

    speedcake Member

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    The recently opened Hello Kitty store in Aruba has experienced brisk sales.
     
  25. aloisius

    aloisius Member

    Jul 5, 2003
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    :D
     

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