Monday, March 13, 2017

Is the Far-right Headed for Victory in the Netherlands? Inside Story


The Netherlands has long been known as a country of socially liberal values.


Why should the rise in the so-called far-right in The Netherlands be an enigma? The Dutch were very liberal when there was no threat to their liberal way of life. Now that there is, the Dutch have become more 'conservative.' As Islam has grown in strength in The Netherlands, and as Islam is very regressive and illiberal, this has been the motivating factor for the rise in the far-right in the country. This should not be a surprise to anyone. – Mark