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Manchester: Europe Still 'Shocked, Shocked'
by Judith Bergman
https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/10408/manchester-bombing-shock
After hearing of the Manchester terrorist attack, politicians once more communicated their by now old-routine of "shock" and "grief" at the predictable outcome of their own policies.
Most dumbfounding of all, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was watching the developments in Manchester "with grief and horror" and that she found the attack "incomprehensible".
Every time a European leader publicly endorses Islam as a great faith, a "religion of peace", or claims that violence in Islam is a "perversion of a great faith", despite massive evidence to the contrary, they signal in the strongest way possible that with every devastating attack, the West is ripe for the taking.
When ISIS attacked the Bataclan Theater in Paris in November 2015, it did so because, in its own words, it was "where hundreds of pagans gathered for a concert of prostitution and vice." A year earlier, ISIS had forbidden all music as haram (forbidden). Many Islamic scholars support the idea that Islam forbids the 'sinful' music of the West.
It should, therefore, not be a surprise to anybody that Islamic terrorists might target a concert by the American pop singer Ariana Grande in Manchester on May 22. In addition, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned last September that terrorists are focused on concerts, sporting events and outdoor gatherings because such venues "often pursue simple, achievable attacks with an emphasis on economic impact and mass casualties".
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Manchester suicide bombing, in which a device laced with screws and bolts was detonated. Twenty-two people, children and adults, were murdered in the explosion that ripped through the Manchester concert area; more than 50 people were wounded. While the media is describing the use of nail bombs at the concert hall as a new and surprising tactic, it is in fact an extremely old one, practiced by Arab terrorists on Israelis for decades.
A police officer stands guard near the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017, following a suicide bombing by an Islamic terrorist who murdered 22 concert-goers. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)
Nevertheless, after hearing of the Manchester terrorist attack, politicians once more communicated their by now old-routine of "shock" and "grief" at the predictable outcome of their own policies. The usual platitudes of "thoughts and hearts" being with the victims of the attack, accompanied professed shock.
President of the European Council Donald Tusk, tweeted: "My heart is in Manchester this night. Our thoughts are with the victims." Leader of the British Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, condemned the "shocking and horrific" attack. British Home Secretary Amber Rudd said it was a "tragic incident", while Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn called it a "terrible incident". Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his citizens were "shocked by the news of the horrific attack in Manchester tonight". Most dumbfounding of all, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she was watching the developments in Manchester "with grief and horror" and that she found the attack "incomprehensible".
After 9/11 in the United States; the 2004 Madrid train bombings, which killed nearly 200 and wounded 2000; the 2005 attacks on London's transit system where 56 people were killed and 700 wounded; the 2015 attacks in Paris, where ISIS killed 130 people and wounded nearly 400; the March 2016 attacks on the Brussels airport and metro station, where 31 people were killed and 300 wounded; the July 2016 attack in Nice, where 86 people, including ten children, were killed and more than 200 people wounded; the December 2016 attack in Berlin, where 12 people were killed and almost 50 wounded; the March 2017 attack on Westminster that killed three people and wounded more than 20; the April 2017 attack in Stockholm, where 5 people were killed, including one 11-year-old girl; let alone countless attacks in Israel, Western leaders have run out of all conceivable excuses to be shocked and surprised at Islamic terrorism occurring in their cities at ever-increasing frequency.
All the above-mentioned attacks are just the spectacular ones. There have been innumerable others, sometimes at the rate of several attacks per month, which barely made the headlines, such as the Muslim man who, a little over a month ago, tortured and stabbed a 66-year-old Jewish woman in Paris and then, while shouting "Allahu Akbar", threw her out of the window; or the Paris airport attacker in March, who came "to die for Allah" and accomplished his goal without, miraculously, taking any innocent bystanders with him,
After the last spectacular terrorist atrocity in the UK, which aimed at the very heart of European democratic civilization by targeting the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge, British PM Theresa May said: "It is wrong to describe this as Islamic terrorism. It is Islamist terrorism and the perversion of a great faith".
It is impossible to fight back against that which you refuse to understand or acknowledge, but then again, European leaders seem to have no intention of fighting back, as they have evidently chosen an entirely different tactic, namely that of appeasement.
Every time a European leader publicly endorses Islam as a great faith, a "religion of peace", or claims that violence in Islam is a "perversion of a great faith", despite massive evidence to the contrary -- the actual violent contents of the Quran and the hadiths, which include repeated exhortations to fight the "infidels" -- they signal in the strongest way possible to organizations such as ISIS, Al Qaeda, Boko Haram, Hezbollah and Hamas, that with every devastating attack, the West is ripe for the taking. The terror organizations and their supporters see European leaders' immense fear of causing even the slightest offense, despite protestations to the contrary from leaders such as Theresa May.
The fear is accompanied by a persistent resolve to pretend, at whatever cost -- even that of the lives of their citizens -- that Europe is not at war, even though it is blindingly clear that others are at war with it.
These terrorist organizations perceive that when ministers in countries such as Sweden, where according to news reports, 150 ISIS fighters have returned and are apparently walking around freely, propose the integration of Islamic State jihadists back into Swedish society -- as a solution to terrorism! -- it will not take much more effort to make these leaders submit completely, as Sweden almost certainly has. This "solution" can only work on terrorists as encouragement to carry out even more terrorism -- as is overwhelmingly evident from the increasing frequency of terrorist attacks on European soil.
While European politicians, incredibly, believe that their tactics are preventing terrorism, they are in fact empowering it as much as possible: Terrorists do not react to heartfelt sympathy, teddy bears and candlelit vigils. If anything, it arguably makes them even more disgusted with Western society, which they want to transform into a caliphate under Islamic sharia law.
Politicians seem to lose sight all the time of the Islamist goal of the caliphate. Islamic terrorism is not "mindless violence" but clearly calculated terror to force the eventual submission of the targeted society. So far, with the West inert and in denial, the terrorists seem to be winning.
Judith Bergman is a writer, columnist, lawyer and political analyst.
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Ron • Jun 7, 2017 at 10:10
The only solution to this problem is for Western leaders to stop treating Islam as a legitimate religion (and Muslims as a 'race') and to start recognizing it as a Fascist totalitarian ideology like Nazism but far worse because of its religious zealotry.
This will prevent the Islamic invaders from crying "Religious discrimination" in response to any efforts made to stop their conquest of our land by using our own laws on human rights against us.
kris • May 29, 2017 at 06:24
We cannot fight this scourge militarily. Even if ISIS are destroyed there will be anywhere up to a million pockets of these hate filled extremists scattered around the world ready to strike at any moment. The politicians are never going to tackle the problem - too many votes at stake. Other Muslims are too afraid to speak out for fear of reprisals and ostracism. We the people are the only ones who can bring serious criticism to bear by exposing the Koran and Hadith to highly public scrutiny listing every negative statement in those documents. If we are taken to court for 'Islamaphobia' that is all the better. I would love to see convictions against us, the more the better. Maybe that would wake people up to the absurdity of criminalising innocent people for criticising a religion.
Patricia Canon • May 26, 2017 at 02:29
I think the politicians and the MSM are actually well aware of the goal of the Muslims and are, for nearly incomprehensible reasons, working toward the same end. Somehow they believe the Muslims will be controllable after they have shredded Western civilization. Then, in the supposedly fertile ground of mayhem and chaos, they expect to establish their global government. Hopefully, they will be stopped first - one way or another.
Marty Patricia Canon • May 29, 2017 at 06:49
I used to think many politicians and MSM commentators were just immature,
with their posters of Mandela & Guevara in the offices of their two million pound
London pads.
Sadly, I think years of self induced undeserved cult have taken their toll.
Plenty of people, including ex Archbishops of Canterbury, genuinely think that we
deserve islamic colonisation and want to hasten our destruction.
Said destruction has been a prime goal of Islam for well over a thousand years.
Unlike short lived obscenities like Nazism & Communism - now reborn in the UK Labour Party
- Islam has not changed in its principles & ambitions in centuries.
Lotus Patricia Canon • May 29, 2017 at 17:44
While visiting Switzerland, I noticed that many Swiss women are dating Arabs or Turks. Turks might have integrated well in Germany but the children still become Muslims. This is the best way for Islam to spread. All over the world, Islamic leaders are advising their men--especially the good looking men to get white girls as wives. This is the most dangerous and yet not very obvious method of spreading this cult. ISIS will be polished off but how can anybody stop their daughters from falling for handsome Turks or Middle Eastern men. I wonder if Swiss women numerically are greater than men or there is something irresistible about Muslim men. Manchester like incidents are nothing compared to this pernicious and sophisticated trend. They talk about being non-practising Muslims--a lie since they would be excommunicated if not killed. Abrahamic religions being the same- then why name the children Islamic? Love is blind but note the Muslim women who never are allowed and do not fall for any white man even if they are from educated families.
Emiel Robertson Patricia Canon • Jun 5, 2017 at 23:20
"They seek to divide us!" "Don't let the terrorists divide us!"
More brainless drivel from the Liberal Left politicians and media!
Divide us from who? The moderate Muslims?
Well the fact is that so called moderate Muslims (not to be confused with ex-Muslims, or non-practicing Muslims) have never been with us.
Their religion doesn't allow it. They are passive supporters of an Islamic ideology that generates terrorists and discourages integration with the Infidel.
The liberal left wants us to rally behind them and support them!
Now why would I do that?
But I will give my wholehearted support to ex-Muslims or apostate Muslims. They are courageous people!
af • May 25, 2017 at 14:32
The West is sooooo different today. In WW II, the Allies firebombed Dresden, killing doubtless many "innocent" Germans. Today, that would be viewed as a punishable war crime, if done back to the "religion of peace."
If the West took vengeance on various Muslim communities, many would say that we're stooping to their level. Nonsense. We would only be doing so because of their murder and maiming of many in the West. So our leaders, whose policies encourage Muslim atrocities, wail and moan and continue to have no idea why and how these attacks continue.
Lather, rinse and repeat.
tiki • May 25, 2017 at 03:53
"I warn you but if you refuse to learn, you will feel the pain".
A simple lesson every responsible parent teaches his/her toddler.
Someone should explain to these PC European leader that empty messages & symbols don't defeat terror.
Real politic & retribution does.
A wound can't heal if one doesn't recognizes the infection.
observer • May 25, 2017 at 02:20
In the West we have a couple of generations (at least) of people who have been through a higher education system which has instilled in them values of pacifism, tolerance and contempt for right wing politics. These are the people who are now our governing and media class. They have no fight in them. Their response to this kind of murderous attack is to show that "we" are not an aggressive people and will do our best to seek a peaceful solution at all costs. "We" will certainly not be so brutish as to discriminate against that "great religion" (discrimination being one of the very few taboos in our liberal left culture).
Marty observer • May 25, 2017 at 08:10
Observer is obviously correct.
Gramsci assumed that installing communists & fellow travellers in universities, law, and media, the West would become steadily evolving communist society.
He was right in that generation after generation of students have been miseducated over the last 50 years, and it as seen as "right wing" and therefore bad to defend those values that have made the West, especially the US, Australia & the UK the envy of the world.
One might add Japan to the list, but that nation is fiercely proud & is not susceptible to Gramsci's programme.
To our eternal shame, in the name of "tolerance", the West is being colonised steadily by the most intolerant & reactionary ideology ever devised.
Gramsci's communism is long dead in the UK save in the UK Labour Party.
However, it's absolute antithesis is thriving in the UK because our intelligentsia are hostile to the nation state & ashamed of our proud history.
Orwell stated, roughly, in the 1940s "an English intellectual would rather be caught stealing from the poor box than standing for the national anthem".
Those intellectuals were the great grandparents of our university dons, civil servants & BBC executives.
NickSJ • May 25, 2017 at 01:54
The dominant religion of the West for the past 30 years is multi-culturalism, which is really an anti-Western ideology, positing that all other cultures are at least equal, if not superior to Western culture. This religion is having difficulty fitting the Islamic terrorist campaign into its worldview, but to the extent that it tries, it blames the West for instigating these atrocities by provocations against Islam, ancient and modern.
As long as multi-culturalism is the West's dominant ideology, the gradual suicide of the West will continue. Just as Jews are moving out of France, and infidels are moving out of Muslim neighborhoods in Europe, the area controlled by Islam will progressively expand, and more and more violence will be used to drive out the remaining non-Muslim population.
After every terrorist attack, we will see the multi-cultis go through the same ritual, first mouthing their supposed sympathy for the increasing piles of deal and dying victims, then admonishing the rest of us that the real problem is Islamophobia. Multi-culturalism is, in practice, a suicidal theology, and it is well on its way to helping Islam kill the West.
Paul • May 25, 2017 at 00:30
There are a number of tenants of humanity that the West holds dear to it's heart, that would need to be removed before any effective fight back against Islam can occur in Western Countries.
1. Remove it's status as a religion due to it's Doctrine. That allows rejection under a Constitution or Bill of Rights provisions concerning Freedom of Religion. Building of Mosques, financial benefits etc.
2. Remove Islam from the provisions of the Laws of Hate Speech and Discrimination. Provision 1 may facilitate this. That is the only way to be able to talk freely and do something about it.
3. Withdraw from the United Nations charters that impose controlling provisions that restrict a Government's response to Islamification. Such as the charter of Human Rights, Asylum, etc.
4. Proclaim that Islam is a poisonous inclusion of Multiculturalism that needs to be eradicated. (The same as other religions are treated in Islamic Countries)
Without taking this course of action, politicians who had the will to fight against it would be in breach of Human Rights and the Criminal and Constitutional laws of their country. They would end up in jail just like any like minded citizen. Their hands are already tied in this way at the moment.
Islam has waited for a very long time before commencing it's final assault on the West. It has waited until we enacted Laws that prohibit us from fighting back. OUR OWN LAWS and Morality have put us in the position we are in TODAY!
Are we prepared to regress to the rules of the enemy and forgo our attainment of true democratic values to do what we need to do? To us if nothing else, it would be morally wrong? Even though it will eventually destroy us, I don't think we will ever have the numbers required to turn this beast around.
The possibility of turning it back through the electoral process is quickly diminishing as before long, Islam will have it's own electoral majority to vote out the Constitution and introduce Sharia.
That will leave it to those who eventually will fight back by the only means left - Civil War. That too will have mixed fortunes. Too early and it will be crushed by our own Government and the apologists. To late and it has a similar ending no matter which way we jump.
john S • May 24, 2017 at 21:05
No doubt all the luvvie celebrities will hide away for a couple of weeks then be out in force again branding people as racists, xenophobes etc. The old chestnut of they are not real Muslims will be wheeled out once again. In the mean time innocents are being murdered. The family in question were given shelter in the UK. Now they take their holidays in Libya and travel extensively in the Middle East. I thought they were supposed to be in fear of their lives. We are the masters of out own downfall.
Zsa Zsa • May 24, 2017 at 20:26
Merkel, May, Macron......they are childless. They don't care about future, because they will be 6 feet under by then. As an atheist I really don't care about people's faith, if it gives them comfort in life go for it. But any religion, which teaching killing others, who don't share their beliefs, is evil, and as such should be banned in civilized countries. At that point, it's not religion, it's violent ideology. We banned fascism, Nazism for the same reason. Didn't we?
Katinka • May 24, 2017 at 20:04
Killing kids is a new low, even for these Islamic terrorists. I hope we all understand that this is now the new status quo. This is what these "people" do. They will spare nothing, and nobody, even kids, to get what they want, which is Islamic domination of the world. We need to start a acting accordingly and wipe them out.
Dajjal • May 24, 2017 at 19:42
Articles alluding to Islamic texts should at least name one of them. Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim are supposed to be the most authentic. Each has a 'book' of Jihad. Dar Al-Islam Publications compiled the multiple volumes into single volume pdf files. This Google search will find them for you: archive.org "all in one hadith" .
If nothing else, open Riyad us-Salaheen and read the Jihad chapter, it contains most of the relevant ayat and ahadith.
In Sahih Bukhari, use the Ctrl F key combination and search for Jihad and terror.
If you can not comprehend the Qur'an, download Aisha Bewley's translation of Tafsir al-Jalalayn which contains explanations of the ayat.
Phil Wild • May 24, 2017 at 18:26
You really have to wonder what these children's great grandparents said to their children when the bombs started coming down in WW11. I am sure that it was the Germans that were doing it and that they were going to fight back. They didn't sit around making up excuses for the Germans. Time to get with it everybody - have just seen some blog on what to say to your children about this attack and the word Islam is not mentioned once.
How sweet.
Marty Phil Wild • May 25, 2017 at 09:33
My own sentiments exactly.
Radical and colonising Islam is at war with us, and has been since the Middle Ages.
Never forget Charles Martel & the Battle of Tours/Poitiers
When the odd commentator suggests deportations, detention, internment etc, the overwhelming
media response is "we must not descend to their levels or we are as bad as them'.
These sensitive souls should be told that if we had not responded to Nazi violence with violence
in self defence we would all be speaking German now.
David Ashton • May 24, 2017 at 17:47
Absolutely right. The growing targets: large infidel gatherings where transport can be disrupted but more than ever "decadent" gatherings - sex clubs, pop music venues, festivals with alcohol & dope. Qutb's "Milestones" will clue you in.
Mollie Kjenaas • May 24, 2017 at 15:55
I have long suspected the West is invested with a cultural desire to suicide.
This path the "leaders" of the European conglomerate has chosen confirms that suspicion.
michael demere weeks • May 24, 2017 at 13:34
I agree with Laura Randelli, Good Message ! The Question for Me is How to get It in front of MSM. I Will Never see an Article as this in the U.S. Soros Still Owns the Press, but in the last several weeks I May Have seen a small concession appearing. Probably a Typo Error on Their Part. I have my fingers crossed on Trump, hopefully He is using the "Art of the Game" on His Opponents, not melting into their Pot. Patiently Waiting on that Question, Patience Run-Out with Europe's Politicians at this latest Bombing. ? Possibly Use the Sinking Ship as a Weapon against the Submarine Aggressors
IslamIsACancer michael demere weeks • May 24, 2017 at 17:11
Michael, You will never get this in front of the MSM because they already have it. They just choose to ignore it because reality conflicts with their desired world view. PC is the hallmark psychosis of the Europeans and the American left, which includes 95% of the MSM. If reality conflicts with their vision of what the world should be, they change reality.
Unfortunately, Michael, those deeply afflicted by the PC psychosis will never recover from it until the blade of Islam is on their personal throats.
stevenl • May 24, 2017 at 13:29
The western world countries still refuse to share their intel info and to acknowledge Israel's experience!
This has been going on since Munich, 1972 or even 1948.
Antisemitism, number one issue!
troy • May 24, 2017 at 13:22
Attempts to appease Islamists only infuriates them more, further convincing them that the West deserves to be destroyed. Weakness is disgusting to them. Perhaps SUPER submission will work though...
If they kill us, we win (Justine Trud'oh)
Bob Blackthorne • May 24, 2017 at 13:18
Deny, deny, deny. Hide, obfuscate, use hyperbole or non-specific nomenclature, like "Asian," or "Southern European," something completely innocent-sounding. My GOD, if CNN came right out announcing that A MUSLIM just brutally MURDERED 22 people," oh my, that MIGHT get non-Muslim people concerned about having hundreds of thousands of unverifiable Muslims crowding into European cities. And, next up, AMERICAN cities! WoooooHOO!
Well, news flash to muzzies already HERE in the US of A: We weren't so stupid as to ALLOW OUR politicians to DISARM US like Europeans have done. No, WE still have OUR GUNS! That, and this, in my state, Michigan, we have 635,000 Concealed Carry License holders. We are lawfully enabled to carry a concealed pistol. And, we DO. Start up here and expect assistance meeting those 72 virgin GOATS!
Henry Bob Blackthorne • May 24, 2017 at 13:42
Don't hope, Bob. Muslim terrorists are cowards, they'll never attempt attacking people with guns. They can only murder unarmed civilians, children, women. They enjoy raping and murdering our women but will never rise against the armed men.
mark • May 24, 2017 at 12:55
I never want to hear of Islam again. This is the most horrific ideology that mankind could invent and our children are paying the price for the West meekly inviting these snakes to our homelands. Banish it to where it originated - the deserts which it the only suitable location for this satanic doctrine.
Thomas Pratt • May 24, 2017 at 12:49
I would like to add that the same is very sadly true of our Canadian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, who embrace Islam.
It is high time we make the politicians, who so "mournfully", use the excuse of how saddened they are by the events, but this is not the true word of Islam", need to be held legally accountable. They have more blood on their hands than the very perpetrators of these horrific crimes.
Why you may ask? Because they welcome the Islamic people. They fund the Islamic refugees. Then they feign horror when something happens.
Time to arrest these Globalist politicians and have them executed for treason against the people. Time to Elect true Conservative, Judeo/Christian leaders!
Pat Walker • May 24, 2017 at 12:43
They are "shocked". How shocked are they? Are they finally shocked enough to actually take action or will they continue saying "what needs to be done"? Who among those great leaders is going to drop their political correctness and start the ball in motion to stop this insanity? Or will the "tsk, tsking" continue as it has been? ISLAM, most of all, is waiting to see what will happen.
Howell Davis • May 24, 2017 at 12:31
See www.thereligionofpeace.com and read
www.prophetofdoom.net
The problem is Islam!
Until it is publicly refuted and vilified the killing
will continue.
Dajjal Howell Davis • May 24, 2017 at 20:00
You have recommended a 1000 page book that combines Qur'an, handith and sira to give the Qur'an context and chronology. That work is essential to understanding Islam.
There is only one possible solution: a massive, coordinated campaign to induce mass apostasy among the ummah. Failing that, civilization is lost.
Michael Waugh • May 24, 2017 at 12:05
Let us hope the next "bomber" is shot and severely wounded before he blows himself and innocent decent people up. At least when he dies there is one less Islamist in our country.
Kay • May 24, 2017 at 12:01
I feel this is just another event where our western leaders have failed to protect their tax paying citizens, whilst looking after everybody elses.
How many western bodies have to be piled up for governments to realize that you cannot live in peace with people who do not want to live in peace with you. The current policies on home grown terrorism and immigration are not working.
Agreed it is not an easy answer, because there are terrific people from everywhere.
We have tried the moderate approach, and rightly so, to give the benefit of the doubt and not discriminate. Unfortunately we have to face the fact that stricter measures need to be employed.
It is a shame, but we have to deport the offenders whether they are nationals or not. If they want to live in Mosul, then send them there and don't let them back in.
No government has the guts to take the political fall out. It is our leaders who are giving away Europe to these ratbags, and that hurts. It is not an invading army that is defeating us all but our own leaders. In this way our leaders are not showing leadership skills. They are far too passive and work at denying the havoc of letting in practicing Muslims.
My trust has been breached.
Whilst I can admire the compassionate response that Europe is doing in response to the refugee crisis, I question whether or not it is wise in the long run. I personally lack the wisdom for what is socially moral. I am certainly not saying we should be violent back under any circumstances, nor let people drown at sea.
In regards to the infrastructure needed for the displaced, an engineering solution is needed. Build new cities in the region. Those fleeing have the skills and it an opportunity for the younger ones to gain skills in trades etc. That way they would have their own language, culture and same values. They would also be able to take pride in creating a safe zone according to their needs. Maybe a project like that would solve many an issue so they can have a new life away from sectarianism.
And Europe can be Europe, which has a fantastic culture in its musical heritage, academia, science etc. There is no way I want to see its heritage disappear because of misguided political correctness.
It is fair enough to deport anyone with a police watch rather than wait for them to commit a terrorist act. I don't think any more mosques should be built or cultural centers for these people. We have given in to them way too much.
D. Davies Kay • May 25, 2017 at 18:26
You make good positive comments. You should stand for Parliament (if you are British). the only point I disagree with is that of sending the criminals back to the Middle East, as there are too many troubles there already. Instead we should put them on prison ships well away from land and let them fight among themselves.
Martin Schaffel • May 24, 2017 at 11:53
Ms. Bergman says it seems they are winning. The word "seems" implies that there are doubts as to the present status of the situation. But when one reviews the events of the past decade and longer -- the expansion of terrorist organizations, the creation of ISIS and their expansion, the terrorist killings world wide and the lack of desire of many world leaders to take this menace seriously -- the word "seems" only describes the inability of the West to realize they are at war with an aggressive foe who will stop at nothing to gain victory of their cause. Until the world acts in unity and declares war on terrorism, declares states of emergency and creates special laws to act against terrorism, using military law to arrest known terrorists before they act in the future, the world will continue to blackmailed by them.
Kenneth McBride • May 24, 2017 at 11:25
Paris, Nice, Berlin, Brussels, London, Orlando, Boston, Fort Hood, San Bernardino,and on and on, now Manchester! How much more is going to be tolerated of this repeatedly demonstrated Islamic murderous threat, simply absorbed and the dead buried, the wounded nursed, and the candles, signs, flowers and tributes placed at the sites of the massacres of innocents. When is enough, enough? When?
chris • May 24, 2017 at 11:17
It seems as though our young people - females in particular - are being targeted. Probably to ensure that there will be less mothers available to have white babies thereby working towards wiping out the white races in the countries these people move to.
Kabir K • May 24, 2017 at 11:16
The wounded dove flies all alone, no one to protect her. The eagles are circling and following and killing. Enlightened Europe would have protected her, nourished her and nursed her back to health. But my enlightened Europe is no more, it has been beaten into submission, and it now sits in a corner very very afraid. Oh who will protect the dove now, for when the dove goes Europe goes, and all that will be left are birds of prey.
William J. Gibons • May 24, 2017 at 11:05
Europe and the UK are finished. In 20 years from now, their liberal societies will almost cease to exist.
Henry • May 24, 2017 at 11:00
Western governments including the EU don't care of their people's well-being. They allow and even promote by their inaction the Islamic jihad, murder, rape of the very people they are expected to protect. If the Western people vote for and tolerate this type of government and are not able to stand for their rights and safety what can we expect? The Islamic terror is a method effectively employed by this cult throughout centuries and it proves to be effective. Till the mindset of the Western population changes the terror will continue creating the foundation for the caliphate.
chris Henry • May 24, 2017 at 15:19
The problem is that no matter which political party we vote for, we get the same result.
Henry chris • May 24, 2017 at 17:34
Chris, you are perhaps right in respect to US and Canada but Geert Wilders in Holland, and probably Marine Le Pen in France (not sure about her) gave some hope; however they haven't been voted in. The problem is the brainwashed West. Luckily there are still Israel and Eastern Europe who could resist.
Alan Williams • May 24, 2017 at 10:58
Now that the UK is at the Critical Level of alert and soldiers are on the streets, is it remotely possible that anyone protesting about Jihadi suicide attacks will be regarded as an 'Islamophobe' and arrested or even worse!
Bob Blackthorne Alan Williams • May 24, 2017 at 13:47
Stop. Wait. Surely, all the hundreds of thousands of so-called "moderate" Muslims will begin organizing massive marches to protest all the bad-boy Muslims who are perpetrating these massacres. Yeah, like all the anti-terrorism marches/protests organized by moderate Muslims following after every massacre across the world since 9/11! Well, didn't YOU see all the Muslims protesting against Muslim terrorist attacks? No? Huh. Me either.
Alan Williams Bob Blackthorne • May 24, 2017 at 17:05
Well said Bob. The "moderates" have had plenty of time to get organised by now but we can be pretty certain that it isn't going to happen. And it isn't too surprising because if they did the jihadis would soon find out who the leaders were and where they lived. They wouldn't last five minutes. If the penalty for leaving Islam is death then the penalty for demonstrating against Jihad by Muslims would be very nasty indeed!
Old Campaigner • May 24, 2017 at 10:29
An excellent article that precisely nails the arguments. As the awful news unfolded I thought, here comes another candlelit vigil and sure enough the mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, proclaimed one as part of his initial interview. I feel our only hope is a tough-love Brexit that gives us total border control, followed by tight visa restrictions, with a ban on spousal visas [because an estimated 15 more family members follow every one issued], a requirement that all citizen's faces are visible, a hard crack-down on FGM with health visitors and nurses carrying out check-ups in primary schools - followed by Prosecutions with hefty prison terms and automatic removal of citizenship and deportation to country of origin at end of sentence. I'd also begin using the treason laws for those terrorists with UK citizenship - these laws are still on the statute book, though I would not dust off the death penalty to avoid the martyrdom syndrome. But sadly, one can only pontificate about what could be done and weep at the responses of our leaders. I am just hoping that Teresa May, having gone through the teeth-grinding period as Home Secretary when it took years to try to deport anybody, may have a rod of steel that will carry us at least through Brexit, though every other political party has effectively vowed to scupper this - what a bunch of undemocratic quislings they are. We despair.
dbdent • May 24, 2017 at 10:19
Whilst sympathizing with what occurred in Manchester UK, all I can say is that YOU WERE WARNED; you refused to acknowledge the warnings and signs. You turned a blind unsympathetic eye whenever it happened in Israel; and I bet you probably ignored advice of further possible tragedies because they came from Israel! Well just like we have had to adjust and live with it so it is now your turn - you are not exempt, even if you thought you were. And maybe NOW you will permit the use of the term TERRORIST wherever and whenever in the world such actions take place.
Kesselman • May 24, 2017 at 10:16
The article is spot on, pinning the enormous hypocrisy among the global elitists' policy-makers. Mutter Merkel nevertheless takes the prize with her utter nonsense. Wonder how long it takes before the average citizens take to the streets in millions. I know that at least half of a given population in the West are dumbfounded and brainwashed by the corrupt mainstream news media -- so maybe we are doomed.
Richard • May 24, 2017 at 10:04
The lives lost in this and other past Islamic slaughters are, to the political gods of Globalism, an acceptable price to pay for their One World Governance goal. With their high lifestyles, gated mansions and private jets, what do they care if common citizens live in fear and intimidation from those Seventh Century miscreants they allowed into their countries. They'll never come face to face with the threats which is why their attitude really is: Let 'em eat cake!
There is but one solution for Europe if it is not already too late: Remove the politicians from office who have the blood of innocent citizens on their hands and remove poisonous Islam from within their midst.
Jan Richard • May 24, 2017 at 19:15
Hear, Hear .. LETS GET THE TRUTH OUT THERE & KEEP IT THERE !! .. Well said .. Cheers ..
Michael Fortunato • May 24, 2017 at 10:00
It is past time to ditch the hashtag nonsense and get angry. The first step would be to ban all immigration that includes young Muslim unemployable males. The second step would be to ship back all that have been previously admitted. The third step would be to prevent by force all those smugglers ships bringing new terrorists in and then finally to exterminate the violent portions of Islam in the cradles in which they fester and grow.
Dominic Stockford • May 24, 2017 at 09:58
As long as we keep electing these people nothing will change.
Vote for the smaller parties (with right of centre policies - UKIP, Christian Party, Christian Peoples Alliance, etc.), vote for those who've never been in Parliament, vote for anyone except those who've led us down the path into this mess.
Dan Nowotarski • May 24, 2017 at 09:42
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said with grief and horror she found the attacks in Manchester incomprehensible while at the same time has no plan to stop supporting and hosting the flow of hundreds of thousands of Muslim's from terrorist supporting countries. Don't be fooled, Chancellor Angela Merkel understands full well the damage her decisions has had on Germany and its citizens and what far more damage is to come to Germany and its citizens if the flow of Muslim refugees into Germany continue. The final blow will be the end of Germany and the beginning of Islam/shariah as the new rule of law. German citizens need to stand up for their country and Germany's future generations before it's too late. Angela Merkel has shown her hand, I myself believe her allegiance is in question, there's truth in the old saying "Actions speak louder than words" it will be up to the citizens of Germany to save their country from Angela Merkel and Islam/shariah. I don't believe Chancellor Angela Merkel has any plans of stopping the Muslim invasion of Germany no matter how many bombings or how many young girls and women are beaten and raped, only the citizens can save Germany and its citizens.
Thomas Hennigan • May 24, 2017 at 09:39
Islamic terrorism is not "mindless" violence, but very well focused, and fulfilling what the Koran states about "putting terror into the heart of the kaffir. the mindless people are Theresa May, Merkel, Macron and the rest of the irresponsible politicians. May is about to win the election, but she hasn't a clue what to do about Islam. She ought to do a bit of historical memory and recall what Enoch Powell said about "rivers of blood". Of course, she and the rest of her ilk will continue with the same myopic policies and persecute the critics of Islam with their so-called "hate speech laws". They are trying to convert the truth into "hate speech", and being quite successful. At the next terror attack, they will spill their crocodile tears and go on with business as usual, that is, emboldening the jihadis and facilitating their very mindful task of sumbmitting the kaffir to sharia law.
Michael H • May 24, 2017 at 09:28
Truthful analysis as always from this site. The dead are part of a society that choses to slumber. It takes this kind of bloodshed for society at large to throw off the yoke of ignorance and subjectivity. Until it becomes personal for thousands and hundreds of thousands, you won't see a change. Even after 911 millions of Americans are now fully supportive of Islam. But there will be a change. There will be remnant that will fight and win. It is going to get much worse but if you know that victory has been assured for the simple reason that Islam is death. It is subjugation and slavery. Waiting for the world to realize this is makes the Chinese curse all the more real: May you live in interesting times!
DAVE LAROCHELLE • May 24, 2017 at 09:06
Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it. Calling Islam a "peaceful" religion is similar to having a rattle snake for a pet. Trump referred to this when Obama's policy of non vetting of "immigrant refugees" was occurring.
Francis Meyrick • May 24, 2017 at 08:56
(quote).....politicians once more communicated their by now old-routine of "shock" and "grief" at the predictable outcome of their own policies.(unquote)
That just about sums it up neatly. There is some element of falsity, superficiality, even basic humbug in the (routine) woe-is-me and I-am-so-shocked and they-are-in-our-prayers perfunctory role playing. One is tempted to suggest that at some level, these leading politicians are 1) not even remotely penitent for the manifest folly of their ONGOING policies 2) resigned to the new normal and 3) confident that a sheep-like electorate will -reliably as a dose of the clap - vote 'em back in. Provided, of course, they compete effectively in the acting solemnly shocked and surprised. They may even shed a tear and send a Teddy Bear or two. Change? Protect your people? Stand up for basic 21st century women's rights? Not so much. Nah. Carry on, 7th century. Welcome to Europe.
Warmac9999 • May 24, 2017 at 08:55
I am convinced that the citizens, not the politicians, will have to take matters into their own hands. Politicians simply will not tell the truth and vigils after massacres are useless. Men of action will go to the mosque where the terrorist prayed and tear it down as an appropriate gesture of righteous anger.
Thomas J. Lauterio • May 24, 2017 at 08:55
This article is right on. Attacks should be expected as policies in Europe especially are providing opportunities for these attacks to occur while turning a blind eye to the real problem and solutions.
William III • May 24, 2017 at 08:44
Why are we " shocked " ? I am not, nor should the rest of Europe be. If you read and understand the Koran it was to be expected. " Terror made me successful " is stated in the Koran by Mohammed. His followers conquered most of the ME, killed millions in doing so, mostly Christians, Jews, Hindus and Buddhists. The Koran of 1400 years ago is still the same as of today. There will be more attacks, more dead Westerners, more terror if we, Western Civilization, don't ban Islam from our countries, no exceptions. There is no other way but we are not willing to go there yet, it will come; after many more dead children.
Martyn • May 24, 2017 at 08:33
With each occasion on which our 'leaders' express their shock at yet another act of Islamic savagery, any remaining faith in their ability to defend Europe, diminishes further still. There appear to be no great statesmen (or women) left in Western Europe, and very few politicians who possess the courage to even name the enemy. Geert Wilders and his like are very few in number, and demonised by the media, because truth is now hate. And hate, as judged by the clueless, has to be punished in our 'free society'.
V.Balakrishnan • May 24, 2017 at 07:55
What a country is UK where the native English people once were clear thinkers and civilized society now become rotten and filthy society by sheltering and feeding Islamic extremists and praising Islam encouraged Muslim terrorists to kill innocent Britons every now and then. What a Government in UK today and this Government must be hanged by the British people.
Brian • May 24, 2017 at 07:41
Great article. Every time I hear a politician say "The terrorists will never win." All I think is, Who needs to win, losing is working out just fine for the bastards. Personally seeing all the smiling faces at the vigil after the Manchester attack makes me think - you ignorant people, do you have any idea what happened.
Pauline Atherton • May 24, 2017 at 07:36
Here we go again! As soon as my husband and I heard the terrible news, we both said at the same time 'we can't blame Islam!' Of course, we were being sarcastic and waiting for the usual empty platitudes from all and sundry in power. We also waited for the news that the bomber was known to the security services - what a shock! Sorry, more sarcasm. The UK needs a Guantanamo Bay and needs it now for the other suspects on their books. To hell with their human rights.
Joe Murphy • May 24, 2017 at 07:28
The June 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting (49 dead, 53 wounded) and also the December 2015 San Bernardino shooting (14 dead, 22 injured), are notable omissions in the list of prominent jihad massacres on Western civilian targets above. If we step outside strictly civilian targets, the Lee Rigby murder and Fort Hood shootings are also notable.
Sarony Joe Murphy • May 24, 2017 at 16:44
The Manchester atrocity occurred on the fourth anniversary of Fusilier Lee Rigby's murder.
H B Subrahmanyam • May 24, 2017 at 07:22
This sort of violence will happen again, and again as long as the world doesn't wake up. Now, the myopic politicians will reiterate that Islam is a peaceful religion and the crime is committed by misguided anarchists, and it is not fair to blame either Islam or Muslims. Candles will be lit and roses placed before the graves of the victims according to the established tradition. And then, let us wait for another attack from terrorists, and one more a few days later.
Albert Reingewirtz • May 24, 2017 at 07:07
The West doesn't get it yet. Manchester was only one shot in the war of religions by Islam against the non-Islamic world. All Islamic terror is related to the Holy Koran where all suicide bombers get their inspiration and in the Hadith. How many more dead will they have to mourn before they get it?
BOB PILPEL • May 24, 2017 at 06:55
To prevent more ISIS atrocities the West's leaders must resort to "immoral" tactics like killing terrorists' families. Those families may be "innocent" but they are far less innocent than the victims of Islamist terror attacks in the Western world. We face a situation where our moral superiority is giving aid and comfort to the terrorists we're fighting. ISIS fighters understand that the total war they're waging against us mustn't be hampered by moral principles -- the same moral principles that are keeping the West from mounting effective counter-attacks. The US and our Allies killed millions of non-combatants during World War II and our actions hastened the defeat of our Axis enemies. But today's Western leaders are sacrificing the people they govern to the maintenance of their own self-esteem. That is just as immoral as any ISIS atrocity!
Dermot Robert Ellard • May 24, 2017 at 06:46
"You may not be interested in war, but war will take an interest in you".
Honky Cracker • May 24, 2017 at 06:22
The Koran commands jihad worldwide. Muslims killed while slaughtering infidels are awarded a ticket to paradise. Every Koran adherent is a potential mass murderer.
Luke • May 24, 2017 at 06:09
Great article, right on the problem. The constant appeasement cannot end well considering what we are dealing with - such a fanatical and persistent foe. At a time when we might actually be able to fight back against it they use appeasement, and when they realise their foolish stupidity it might well be too little too late. They would do better to declare what we in the West value and stand for and take resolute action in taking the necessary action to fight back and preserve our own societies and way of life. The former option seems very grim. As you say, you have to know and understand the problem if you want to have a chance of solving it. But they don't let the public talk about it, and keep on acting like their is nothing to see when its obvious to anyone with eyes that their is serious and present problem. I don't think this wilful blindness, cowardice or stupidity can go on for much longer.
Fingers crossed for the poor victims.
Jeff Page • May 24, 2017 at 05:54
All the proclamations by politicians about Islam being a religion of peace is simply a cover for the wishes of government to keep the oil supply lines open! We in the West have been betrayed and left to the wolves of Islam to be used as sacrificial lambs. Deluded people such as Merkel pretend to be shocked at the horrific attacks by Muslims, but that is all it is, pretence! Attacks have been expected and more will be expected and once again the politicians will be "shocked" at such outrages in the name of the "great peaceful religion of Islam"! The truth is, the politicians throughout Europe have been far too complacent, they assumed that Muslims living in a safe haven in European cities would blend in, forget their deep-rooted beliefs and culture and become an integral part of the wider society. This, of course, is impossible, given the difference in the way we lead our lives in the West. But still, the politicians are "horrified" that the multicultural experiment is not happening. Their answer to this failure has been to take the lead in promoting the "religion of peace" and however many innocent children have to die, as far as they are concerned it will have all been worth it! Unfortunately, the political classes have underestimated the depth of religious fervour and the violence they are prepared to go to, to achieve their goal of complete domination of Europe. It's not complacency, it's not stupidity, it's not naivety, it's not realising the true nature of Islam, it's not ignorance, but it is a combination of all of them and more!
Since children were killed in Manchester attending a concert, the media and politicians have been out in force telling us about the coming together of people in the city, they've told us that this attack mustn't aid the terrorists by causing division. There is already division! And that's the biggest problem we face today. Yet the politicians refuse to acknowledge this yet again! How many, more have to die? Why is there going to be more police and now, soldiers on our streets? The answer is quite simple, not only do we have recent immigrants creating problems but we have people born in this country growing up to hate the way of life, the freedom we have. It was politicians who allowed these people to live here, it was politicians who refused to confront the problems they were creating, and the politicians are still refusing to confront it now! Instead, they are still insisting that terrorism is nothing to do with Islam, "the religion of peace". They have, along with the media totally destroyed and betrayed our country!
C P Henson • May 24, 2017 at 05:33
OK, you know the routine ... Je Suis Manchester ... get the T-shirt ... join a vigil, preferably a multicultural one ... , march against "hatred" especially of the ideology that spawns and periodically unleashes these savages upon us ... go home and wait for the next one ....avoid concerts.
ABDELKADER HAMDAOUI • May 24, 2017 at 05:33
"The enemy is not only at our door but already inside our house and in practically every nook and cranny of every room." The American and European people are unaware of the powerful, pervasive forces of Islamic dogma and disinformation and the penetration of Islamic jihadists into every level of society, the judicial system, the armed forces and the government. Europe (in particular Belgium, where a third of Brussels is no-go area even for the police) the U.K. and the U.S. have long been infiltrated by agents of influence (John McCain, Baroness Warsi, Abdel Bari Atwan, Keith Ellison the BBC, CBS, CNN, NBC) for influencing public opinion by covert means, and misrepresentation in the news media.
Europe, the U.K. and the U.S. are in self denial and the American and British and European people are self-destructively dismissive of the fact that there are 'deep rooted (dyed-in-the-wool, congenital in their upbringing, NOT RADICALISED) sleepers and moles, long planted and well entrenched'. The widespread strategies employed by those brainwashed by Islamism (just as those who were indoctrinated by Nazism) is to undermine every aspect of Western freedom and life-style. Fifth Columnists operating within Europe, the U.K. and the U.S. 'have and will from time to time activate their killer squads, walking time-bombs, or trigger a sleeper agent to go hysterical and go on a killing frenzy to ferment fear and discord' among useful and heavily bribed idiots (Theresa May, Hillary Clinton, Paddy Ashdown, Angela Merkel, Alex Salmon, Nicola Sturgeon, Barack Obama, François Hollande, Mitch McConnell, John Kasich) and people of innocent goodwill. Boston, Bruxelles, London, Paris, Sydney, Ottawa, Chattanooga, San Bernardino, Orlando, Bruxelles, Nice, Reutilingen, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Berlin, were prime examples. Islam major weapon of mass deception is deceit, and deceit is more than ever the instrument of their supremacist policy; weapon for the distortion of truth wielded aggressively under cover of a peaceful posture."
Amby ABDELKADER HAMDAOUI • May 25, 2017 at 09:17
Excellent analysis of the Islamization of Europe. The new world order will soon be Islamist West (Europe and the Mid East) and secular East (China, Japan, Korea and Russia). Fortunately there is no way that Islam can make inroads in the East. China has 20 millions Muslims, but they are contained and obedient. If they are naughty, wholesale imprisonment and NO RAMADAN !! Unlike Western leaders, they have no time for Islamic nonsense !!!!
Laura Randelli • May 24, 2017 at 05:32
An excellent piece Judith, succinct, accurate and honest.
Ritch • May 24, 2017 at 05:27
Much of the damage the Jihadis have done is still not visible. They have been working ceaselessly to bring about Islamic supremacy. They really DO want what Shariah law will give them. Shariah defines rights by group identity; Muslim, Muslima, Dhimmi or kaffir. The kaffir are to be subjugated, they must convert to Islam, be enslaved or killed. Jihad is "warfare to establish the religion until there are none but Muslims and religion is for Allah. Shariah has the death penalty for expressing unlawful opinions. Slander is saying something true that a Muslim does not wish to be known. Shariah abolishes the truth: war is deceit.
Michael Hoffman • May 24, 2017 at 05:23
Everything that the UK's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbin says, should be taken with a pinch of salt. Jeremy Corbyn is a recognised supporter of terrorist organisations, the IRA, Hamas and all the other Middle East Terrorists.


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Horn, Charles EdwardLouisa M. Middleton1891
HORN, CHARLES EDWARD (1786–1849), vocalist and composer, was the second son of Karl Friedrich Horn (1762–1830), musician, who came to England from Saxony as a valet (Papendiek) in 1782, and was appointed music-master to Princesses Augusta and Elizabeth about 1789, and organist to St. George's Chapel, Windsor, in 1823. Charles Edward Horn was born in London in 1786. He was taught music by his father, and had a few lessons at Bath from Rauzzini in 1808. He made his début at the English Opera House in King's 'Up all Night,' but after composing an unsuccessful melodrama, 'The Magic Bride,' he took lessons from Thomas Welch in 1809, and did not again appear on the stage until 1814. He then took the part of the Seraskier in Storace's 'Siege of Belgrade' with success; but it was his performance as Caspar in 'Der Freischütz' at Drury Lane, 1824, that established his reputation, and made him for many seasons a favourite singer. The compass of his voice enabled him to take tenor or baritone parts at will, and he was a good actor. In 1835, however, the loss of his voice through illness obliged him to quit the stage. He subsequently removed to New York, where he had sung with success in 1827, and entered into a music publisher's business with Mr. Davis as partner. During one of his visits to England, 1843–7, Horn was appointed director of music at the Princess's Theatre, but in 1848 he became conductor of the Haydn and Handel Society at Boston, and died there on 21 Oct. 1849. Horn was twice married; his first wife was Miss Ray, an actress, and his second, Miss Horton, who died in 1887.
Horn's music pleased the public by its simplicity and brightness. Like James Hook [q. v.], he composed one or two airs which may claim a place among national ballads, e.g. 'Cherry Ripe' (1825?), and the duet, 'I know a bank.' Other of Horn's most popular songs are 'Child of Earth' and 'Through the Wood,' 1830?; 'I've been roaming,' 1835; 'All things love thee,' 1844; and 'The Mermaid's Cave,' 1855. Of his more elaborate productions the best known were the operas, 'Magic Bride' and 'Tricks upon Travellers' (with Reeve), 1810; 'The Beehive' and 'The Boarding House,' 1811; 'Rich and Poor' and 'The Devil's Bridge' (with Braham), 1812; 'Godolphin,' 1813; 'The Statue' and 'The Woodman's Hut,' 1814; 'Charles the Bold,' 1815; 'The Persian Hunters,' 1816; 'Election' and the 'Wizard,' 1817; 'Dirce,' 1821; 'Actors al fresco' (with Cooke and Blewitt) and 'Merry Wives of Windsor' (with S. Webbe, jun., Parry, &c., 'I know a bank' introduced), 1823; 'Philandering,' 1824; 'The Death Fetch' and 'Peveril of the Peak' (comic), 1826; 'Pay to my Order,' 1827; 'Honest Frauds' (with 'Deep, deep Sea,' sung by Malibran), 1830; 'Christmas Bells,' performed in America. 'Ahmed al Kamel, the Pilgrim of Love,' Horn's last opera, was brought out under his direction at the New York National Theatre in 1840. His oratorios were 'Remission of Sin,' which a New York paper says was the first oratorio composed in America; 'Satan,' performed by the London Melophonic Society, 1845; and 'Daniel's Prediction,' given at Hanover Square Rooms in 1848. 'Lalla Rookh' (1825) and probably 'M.P.' were composed for Dublin. He also wrote glees and pianoforte music, and edited a curious volume of 'Hindustani Melodies,' 1813.
[Mrs. Papendiek's Journal, i. 256, ii. 189, 190; Musical World, xxiv. 741; Grove's Dict. i. 752; Dict. of Music, 1827, i. 375; Ireland's Records of the New York Stage, i. 542.]
L. M. M.
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NU president-elect steps down
by Jeff Hirsh July 11, 2022 July 11, 2022
Rebecca Blank (UW-Madison photo)
Northwestern University's incoming president has withdrawn from the job on what would have been her first day on campus as president-elect.
In a message to the NU community, Rebecca Blank said that last week, "I learned that I have an aggressive form of cancer, which will require all my strength and resolve to fight, prohibiting me from being able to serve as your next president."
Blank, who had been chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the past eight years, will return to Madison for her cancer treatment.
"I do not have the words to express to you how disappointed and sad I am" to tell Northwestern of her diagnosis and need to step down, Blank said. Her actual tenure as president was to begin September 1.
Blank was to replace Morton Schapiro, who has agreed to stay on as president until a replacement for Blank is named.
No timetable has been announced for that.
"I ask that all of us at Northwestern keep Becky in our thoughts," Schapiro said in a statement. "I will be offering prayers for healing at Shabbat services until her full recovery."
Blank, 66, was on the economics faculty at Northwestern from 1989-99,and was also director of the Joint Center for Poverty Research, and co-director of the NU/University of Chicago Interdisciplinary Training Program in Poverty, Race, and Underclass issues.
Her daughter Emily is a Northwestern graduate.
In Madison, UW Provost and Interim Chancellor John Karl said, "I can speak for all of us in the leadership of the University of Wisconsin-Madison in saying that we're absolutely devastated by the news that Chancellor Emeritus Becky Blank has been diagnosed with cancer and will not be assuming the presidency of Northwestern University."
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1.2. State of the art methods
To make the Indian power grid reliable and efficient, moving towards a smart grid is crucial [3], [4]. It can be achieved by installing PMU in the power systems. The Indian power grid's southern area is taken into account when determining the geographical location of PMU placements in [5]. Conversely, [6] developed a model for controlled islanding mode and normal operating conditions in the Tamilnadu power grid for PMU placement.
The changes of configuration in the distribution system under normal operation and contingency modes have a huge impact on finding the best location of PMUs. Hence [7] suggested a novel elucidation method to identify the best feasible location for PMUs. This method ensures full framework observability in all distribution network activity operation settings by calculating only one configuration. Further, the observability of the network considering topology changes is detailed [8].
On the other hand, a method has been proposed for collecting a minimal number of critical measures with high overall redundancy [9]. To enhance the measurement redundancy in the distribution system, Optimal PMU search space reduction techniques were presented [10], which provided a feasible solution with a reduced number of PMUs. An integer nonlinear programming mechanism was proposed to mitigate the effective PMU location problem, where the measurement redundancy is maximized to measure the redundancy for every bus [11]. In contrast, probabilistic percentage error was proposed to handle the impacts of failure probability and transmitting faulty data, probability in distribution network estimation problem to accomplish preset probabilistic error percentage in magnitude and angle [12]. Modified Greedy Algorithm [13] was used to solve the tri objective optimization problem; however, [14] suggested a technique for assigning metering equipment in electrical distribution systems and strives to provide candidate solutions that represent strong trading between two competing objectives. The Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm [15] was also used for solving optimal PMU placement problems. Besides that, the tactic of pre-assigned PMUs enables significantly to reduces the number of possible candidates for PMU placement, allowing consideration to be given to other PMU placements in the power system [16]. A technique for different conditions, namely, normal condition, loss of single PMU, the effect of unequal PMU cost, lack of communication infrastructure, presence of conventional power flow measurements, the effect of channel limitation, and effect of zero injection buses proposed in [17]. The exponential binary particle swarm optimization [18] was implemented to provide multiple solutions for various practical problems like single PMU outages and single line outages. Data traffic was handled in [19] using the Hybrid Algorithm of Genetic Algorithm and Minimum Spanning Tree.
1.3. Research gap and motivation
The summary of the research works in the field of PMU placements is presented in Table 1. The following points are observed from the literature survey. Numerous research works were done on PMU placements in the transmission systems, but a few have been commenced for distribution systems; most of the research articles focused on network reconfiguration for loss minimization; the topology expansion is focused only on the transmission systems. To develop a realistic operational mode, a multi-objective model is developed to ensure highly reliable and complete observable distribution network operations using PMU. This research's main aim is to determine the best PMU site considering network reconfiguration, loss minimization, and topology expansion. To the author's best knowledge, this realistic model is presented for the first time in the distribution system.
Table 1. Consolidated literature survey
Algorithm / Approaches
Min OPP
Topology expansion in distribution system
Prasad et al. [21]
Research Gap
Gopakumar et al. [5]
Integer linear programming
Abdelsalam et al. [27]
Ant colony optimization
Alvarez et al. [9]
Lower critical measurement with high redundancy
Mabaning et al. [10]
OPP Search space reduction
Zhang et al. [22]
Mixed-integer nonlinear programming
Arefi et al. [12]
Binary particle swarm optimization
Souifi et al. [23]
Genetic algorithm-based graph theory
Chen et al. [11]
Tiwari and Kumar [24]
Hybrid Taguchi and binary particle swarm optimization
Duque et al. [14]
Modified monkey search
Sealion optimization algorithm
1.4. Objectives
The objectives of the proposed work are as follows:
1) Optimal PMU placement in the distribution system to make the system observable and keep away from system failures. This can be achieved by placing PMU in nodes.
2) Network reconfiguration will minimize the losses and load balancing in the distribution system.
3) Expansion of the topology will give an idea to expand the topology in real-time in case there is any need for topology extension.
2. Problem formulation
A multi-objective optimization problem is performed to discover the least number of PMUs while minimizing losses. Fig. 1. depicts a diagrammatic illustration of a multi-objective prototype. It's described as follows:
Obj function=Min f1, f2, f3.
Fig. 1. Multi objective prototypical for PMU placement
2.1. PMU placement in the adaptable distribution system
The OPP's primary goal is to determine the least number of PMU required for complete system observability [10]. It is stated as follow:
f1=Min∑i=1nwixi,
where wi is the cost for simplicity, the cost wi is assumed as constant, xi is binary decision variable of installing PMU at bus i (1 to install, 0 otherwise), n number of network buses.
The measurements are taken with the system consent to calculate the magnitude of the bus voltage and the angle to each bus of the network, aimed at comprehensive system observability. This indicates each bus in the network should be seen at least once. As a result, various constraints developed cannot be applied to a system with minimum Omin= 1 bus observability:
Oi=∑i=1nAijxi, i=1,2,…,n,
Aij=1,bus i=bus j,1,bus i is adjacent with bus j,0,otherwise,
where O1≥Omin is the number of PMUs observing bus i, Aij is the binary connectivity coefficient between bus i and bus j.
Aij is determined by the PMU's ability to measure the bus voltage from bus i and bus j using ohm's law, presuming that line impedance is specified. Assuming that the line impedance is known.
The set of constraints may also be written in terms of vectors and matrices as:
Ax≥b,
A=A11 A12… A1n⋮⋮ ⋮⋮An1An1…Annn×n,
x=x1…xn1×nT,
b =[omin…omin]1×nT,
where A is the binary connectivity matrix, x is the binary decision variable in installing PMUs, b is the minimum bus observability required for each bus.
2.2. Radial distribution network reconfiguration
For a radial topology, minimization of network power losses while meeting operational constraints [21]-[22] can be stated as follows:
f2=Min Plosses∑i=1NR RjIj2,
where Rj is the resistance of the branch j, Ij is the magnitude of the current flowing through the branch j, NR is the total number of branches in the system.
2.3. Topology expansion
Topology expansion in the distribution system for full system observability is achieved using Eq. (10). Subsequently, the topology expansion [28] problem becomes:
f3=Min∑i=1nNi≥1,
cov=Max∑i=1nNi≥1.
Subject to the minimum true value of error (N1, N2, N3,…, Nn), where Ni is decision variable that corresponds to the placement of PMU at ith bus = 1, if a PMU placed at ith bus = 0, otherwise.
2.4. Constraints
– Radial system constraint:
From an operational point of view, the distribution network should be made up of radial structures [27].
– Bus voltage magnitude:
The magnitude and angle of state variables at each node should be within their acceptable limits to sustain power quality:
Vmin≤ Vi ≤ Vmax, ∀ i ∈Nb,
δi-δj≤δi -δi max, i∈ 1,2,……n,
where Vi is the voltage on bus i, Vmin and Vmax are minimum and maximum bus voltage limits, respectively.
The reasonable minimum voltage is 0.95 volts and also the maximum voltage is 1.05 volts (5 %). The construction process starts with the initial population.
– Current constraints:
Each branch's current magnitude (feeder, laterals, and switches) must be within its authorized ranges:
Ij≤ Ij,max, ∀j∈NR,
where Ij max is maximum current limit of branch j.
– Feeder capability limits:
Ik≤ Ikmax, k ∈ 1,2,3,…l.
3. DSSE considering network reconfiguration and topology expansion
3.1. Need for optimization algorithm
In 2019 [29], a new bio-inspired algorithm was introduced to solve the optimization problem named Sea lion Optimization algorithm. It is verified that it has superior performance and high convergence compared to the others presented in the literature.
For solving a wide area problem like optimal PMU placement in the distribution system the metaheuristic algorithm named sea lion optimization is used. SLnO is a population-based method used to determine the quality of a solution by applying fitness principles [30]. The proposed methodology proceeds by generating a population of various search agents in this manner. The fitness function of an effective solution based on the largest value is generated for each search agent in order to evaluate them. The best search agent SL- with the fittest individuals among some of the group of feasible solutions is established at that moment, and all associated locations belonging towards the other search agents should be adjusted simultaneously in accordance with this modification. The hunting behaviours of sea lions [29] are shown in Fig. 2.
The main phases of the hunting behaviour of sea lions are as follows:
1) Using their whiskers to track and chase the prey.
2) Asking additional individuals of their subgroup to join them in chasing and surrounding the prey.
3) Make an attack on the prey.
This work mathematically models the sea lion's hunting technique to develop the SLnO algorithm and optimize it.
Fig. 2. Hunting behaviour of Sea Lions: a) chasing, approaching, and tracking prey, b) encircling, c) Stationary situation and attack
3.2. Multiobjective optimization based on SLnO considering network reconfiguration and topology expansion
The following is the staging process trying to implement Multiobjective PMU placement and distribution system reconfiguration: The flowchart of multi objective sea lion optimization algorithm in shown in Fig. 3.
Step 1: Read data of the test bus systems.
Step 2: Set the initial value for the SLnO parameter's population.
Step 3: Make a population of 'n' sea lions as a starting point.
Step 4: Develop a multi-objective strategy to reach the objective.
Step 5: Evaluate each search agent's fitness function.
Step 6: Compare the fitness of each sea lion and update the position of the search agents.
Step 7: Stop when the best solution is met.
Fig. 3. Flowchart for multi-objective sea lion optimization algorithm
3.3. Fitness calculation
The supremacy of each potential position is resolved through fitness function practice. As a result, the smooth selection of the fitness value seems to have an effect on the candidate solution recruitment process as well as the actual evaluation phase in recognizing the features of solutions based on their efficiency level. Consequently, in any new trial, each of the search agent's fitness values must be re-calculated [30]. Therefore, the best search mediator (SL) was picked, and the placements of the other search mediator's positions should be altered accordingly. Through using its unique vocalization to alert them to the presence of the prey, SL-rand, sends a vocal communication to other sea lions on the coast or under the ocean by using its particular vocalization to tell them about the prey. As a result, all sea lions who have heard their leader's vocalization will flock together as one and form a cluster, depending on the value of (c), will update their locations toward the SLrand position.
4. Optimal PMU placements result and discussion
The details of the test bus system, together with line and bus data, are extracted from [20-27]. All simulations were created using MATLAB, then executed on a personal computer with an Intel Core i3 – 5005U processor running at 2.00 GHz, 8 GB of RAM, and a 64-bit operating system.
The Sea lion algorithm has been used to put the encrypted PMU. It has been tested on many systems, including standard IEEE systems, to authenticate the usefulness of the proposed prototype. In calculating the feasibility of the system formulation, OPP was done for the objectives mentioned above to satisfy the following scenarios.
Scenario 1. PMU placements in DSSE.
Scenario 2. Reconfiguration with PMU placement
Scenario 3. Optimizing PMU with Expansion topology
The following test systems were used for each of the aforementioned scenarios.
Test Case 1: IEEE RBTS-2.
Test Case 2: IEEE 33.
4.1. PMU placements in DSSE
The results showed that the proposed technique could discover the optimum option for complete redundancy in a system. For IEEE RBTS-2, IEEE 33, and IEEE 69 bus distribution systems, this study proposes a simple and effective PMU placement method. The PMU placement in several IEEE test systems is shown in Table 2. From the table, it can be easily understood that the proposed algorithm obtained the optimal locations with a better coverage value. The computational time for the program execution in each test system is obtained as shown in Table 2. Many locations are obtained for each test system with different coverage values. The proposed algorithm chooses the optimal locations based on the high coverage values. For example, in the IEEE RBTS-2 Test System, 9 PMUs are essential to examine the entire system, and the ideal positions are 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23. The System Measurement Redundancy Index (SMRI) is sum of the Bus Observability Index (BOI). The BOI for each bus is calculated by using the bus connectivity matrix. The SMRI value for the above places is determined as 24, which is greater than the other locations.
Table 2. PMU placements in DSSE with computational time
No. of PMUs
PMU location
Computational time in sec
IEEE RBTS-2
IEEE 33
2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, 26, 29, 33
1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 69
4.2. Reconfiguration with PMU placement
For full framework discernibility, the issue with Optimal PMU Placement was fully resolved on the transmission network. Changing the configuration in normal and emergency modes in a distribution network, on the other hand, has a substantial impact on locating PMUs on the network. Some solutions have been proposed; however, the researchers had to work very hard to calculate the system data in all network configurations. In this study, a novel method for determining the best position for PMUs that ensures entire system observability in all distribution network operation configurations while only calculating one configuration. The condition of sectionalizing switches and tie switches determines the distribution network configuration. Proposed algorithms define the position of these switches and their status under various operating scenarios. If the number of tie switches in the distribution network is m, there will be up to 3m configurations. When m is a large number, determining the exact position of PMUs from each configuration but then combining them all into one is impracticable; thus, another solution is required.
Fig. 4. Diagram of IEEE RBTS-2 bus distribution system
Fig. 4 shows a single-line diagram of the IEEE RBTS-2 bus distribution system. Table 3 illustrates the PMU placement after utilizing the proposed technique on this network, which has 22 load buses, 5 sectionalizing switches, and 2 tie switches. During the configurations, 11 PMUs are required to monitor the entire system, and their locations are 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, respectively. The SMRI is found as 32 and is determined based on the location.
Table 3 shows the numerous different types of reconfigurations. For the experiment, only three combinations are investigated. The outcomes are shown in Tables 3 and 4.
Table 3. Placement of PMU on IEEE RBTS-2 bus system
Achieved results
IEEE RBTS-2 bus system
Number of Tie switch
Number of configurations
Number of PMU
1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22
Table 4. Three configurations of RBTS-2 bus system
Config. 1
Switch (S1)
Tie Switch (T1)
Normal operation
Lines 6-7 and 15-16 outage
The state of the sectionalizing switches and tie switches is cleared, as shown in Table 4. Normal/Base case operating circumstances is the default setup. The second and third configurations are a mix of the first two. Table 5 illustrates the three PMU optimum locations and their accompanying coverage values for the three setups. The final combination of three configurations results in superior placement in all other configuration combinations. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, If the distribution system may be reconfigured, the PMU at the above location monitors the entire system.
Table 5. Placement of PMU for different configurations of IEEE RBTS-2 bus system
No of PMU
PMU locations
Base case
Conf 1
3, 4, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20, 23
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15,16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Table 6. Placement of PMU
IEEE 33 Bus
Number of Configuration
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61, 63, 64, 68, 69
The simulation runs on 33 and 69 bus distribution systems and illustrates the effect of the proposed approach. Table 6 shows the number of tie switches, configurations, and minimum number of PMU required to observe the entire system, as well as their related locations. Tables 7 and 8 show the results of the simulation. On the network, 17 and 27 PMUs are required to ensure the entire system observability. As an outcome of this PMU placement, each bus is covered through at least two separate PMUs, except PMU buses, ensuring reliable entire system observability in all configurations.
Table 7. PMU placements with corresponding SMRI
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 17, 21, 25, 26, 29
2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 14, 17, 24, 25, 26, 29, 33
Table 8. Configuration of PMU placements in DSSE
1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 68, 69
1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 68, 69
1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 68, 69
Compared to previous strategies, the reconfiguration techniques discover an optimal solution to the placement problem while also reducing the computational time required to get ideal PMU locations. Even though the number of locations obtained by both methods is comparable, the suggested technique takes much less time (about half) than the existing method.
Table 9. Comparison of results with existing methods for IEEE 33 bus system
Proposed method (SLnO)
7, 9,14,32, 37
The comparison of findings with existing approaches is shown in Table 9 and 10. It demonstrates that the suggested method has the most negligible losses compared to other strategies. It is possible to conclude that the proposed method is further qualified than the existing approach since it can effectively address the computational burden and long processing time for large-scale distribution systems in practice.
Table 10. Comparison of results with existing methods for IEEE 69 bus system
IAICA
Proposed algorithm
4.3. Optimizing PMU placement considering topology expansion
One of the most critical aspects of PMU deployment is the topology expansion of a relevant network. This section goes in-depth on extending the topology of different test systems and cramming information into it. In practice, there are still no well-defined topologies. The size, the design of the system, choice of relevant sites, and expense problems must be considered while extending the topology.
Table 11. Feasible PMU placements for topology expansion
(Topology extension)
Minimum number of PMUs
2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 21, 24, 26, 29, 33, 35,38,41, 44, 47,50, 54, 57, 59, 62, 66
1, 3, 5, 8, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 38, 41, 44, 48, 50, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 69, 70, 72, 77, 77, 81, 84, 87, 90, 93, 96, 99, 102, 107, 110, 113, 117, 119, 121, 124, 127, 130, 133, 138
A probabilistic method can be used to generate the notion of topology extension, in which each bus selects a binary number at random (1 or 0) – considering the IEEE 33 and IEEE 69 bus systems in Table 11, where 11 and 23 PMUs are required in normal operation without regard for topology extension to ensure entire network observability. While identical test systems were naturally extended (n*2), however, a least between 22 and 46 PMUs are put at the equivalent bus, which would not guarantee complete system observability. Furthermore, the respective PMUs will provide substantial coverage.
5. Performance evaluation of algorithm
5.1. Effect of search mediators
The number of sea lions created in each generation is calculated by sacrificing a more extensive search zone exploration while increasing computing difficulty. Every generation adds more sea lions, increasing the size of the search area and the computing load. The Search Agent (SA) size in the SLnO algorithm must be properly chosen. The SA is a number that varies from 10 to 40. Table 12 illustrates the SA's selection parameter.
Table 12. Statistical measures of SLnO for various test systems considering the total cost
±4.715
Sol_Iter
The goal function is not minimized in SA 10 and 20. As a result, the SA is increased to 30, which provides the best results. Only when SA = 30 is used to compare the SA values of 10, 20, 30, and 40, the overall losses are minimized. Finally, 30 SA is chosen as the optimal number. The overall power loss in the IEEE 33 and 69 bus systems is 134.8 and 97.48 kw, respectively, when SA is set to 30.
5.2. Statistical measures
The disparity of objective functions for 40 trials of the algorithm is analyzed to check the validity of the acquired results. The traditional statistical indices such as finest, worse, mean, and difference Between the values calculated for every trial are shown in Table 13. The total losses for all test systems are evidently towards the ideal values. This demonstrates the desired algorithm's consistency in locating the best possible answer, and the intended technique has demonstrated its high success rate. Furthermore, the Iter and Sol Iter values improve SLnO algorithm convergence properties. Fig. 5 represents the characteristic convergence curves of the IEEE 33 and 69 bus system for the different optimization algorithms.
Fig. 5. Convergence characteristic curve
a) IEEE 33 bus system
b) IEEE 69 bus system
6.1. Contributions
This research proposes a sea lion optimization strategy for tackling an optimal PMU Placement problem that includes network reconfiguration and topology enlargement. The proposed prototype assures that now the system is entirely observed. Losses in the distribution network are decreased by providing network reconfiguration as an optimization objective. The results specify that the location of PMUs changes as the network is reconfigured. PMUs should be placed at nearly all nodes to avoid observability difficulties during network reconfiguration. The IEEE RBTS-2 bus system, IEEE 33, and 69 node feeder results are examples. The results of SLnO are compared to those of prevailing approaches, and the study determines that the suggested methodology is superior and trustworthy. Future research will focus on the resilience power networks.
6.2. Policy implication
The proposed technique minimizes the power losses and gives situational awareness about the status of the distribution network. As a result, it may be utilized in various typical power industry applications, such as decision-making, security, and creating the groundwork for smart grids.
This work is supported by Tamilnadu State Council of Higher Education (TANSCHE) under the Research Grant Project [RGP/2019-20/AMU/HECP-0033]. The work is executed in the Power System Simulation laboratory of Department of Electrical Engineering, Annamalai University using MATLAB version 2020 software. The authors would like to thank the Authorities of Annamalai University for their continued guidance and support while carrying out this research work.
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