Jihadis often scream this as they commit mass murder in the name of Islam, but Muslims shout it in other contexts as well, and so there has been the predictable reaction to Brugnaro’s words: “The mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, a center-leftist politician, shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ at Brugnaro after his speech to mock him.” And then this doubly predictable follow-up: “But he later apologized if the joke had caused any offense.”
But what Brugnaro was essentially saying was that he was going to fight back, and not lay down and appease the jihadis and Islamic supremacists, as so many others do. Is there anything wrong with that? Plenty, for today’s Leftists.
“Don’t Shout Allahu Akbar in Venice or You’ll Get Shot, Says Mayor,” by Jack Moore, Newsweek, August 24, 2017:
An Italian mayor has caused controversy after saying that anyone who shouts “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is great” in Arabic, in the main square of the northern city of Venice, will be shot on the spot.
Luigi Brugnaro, a right-wing politician, was speaking about extremism at a conference in the city of Rimini. He said that Venice was a safer place than Barcelona, with greater security measures in place….
“In contrast with Barcelona, where they had not set up protection, we keep our guard up. If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them,” Brugnaro said. “A year ago, I said [they’d be shot] after four steps, now I’m saying it would happen after three.”
He further emphasized his point in Venetian, uttering the words “Ghe Sparemo,” or “we will shoot him.”…
“In Venice, we arrested four terrorists who wanted to blow up the Rialto Bridge, saying they wanted to go to Allah. But we’ll send them straight to Allah before they can do any damage.”…
The mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, a center-leftist politician, shouted “Allahu Akbar” at Brugnaro after his speech to mock him. But he later apologized if the joke had caused any offense.
“It was not my intention to offend anybody, least of all the Muslim community. I did not intend to joke about their religion, nor evoke the tragic events of recent days,” he wrote on Facebook.
But unlike Nardella, Venice’s mayor stood by his comments. “I have never been politically correct, I am incorrect,” he said….
mccode says
Bravo, Signore Brugnaro.
Tom says
how long can he really implement it ?
Dayton Perkins says
So encouraging to see this kind of rhetoric. It is welcome.
Kelly says
Bravooooo!!!! Hopefully more nations will follow this lead and quit being pansies when it comes to defending the innocent.
roger woodhouse says
He will probably be removed from office before any such activity occurs.PCis rife throughout Europe.
c matt says
Maybe Italy needs to break up again into its constituent states. The likes of Florence can enjoy the cultural enrichment of the religion of piece, while Venice can prosper.
b.a. freeman says
good for sr. brugnaro! it’s ironic, but the idiot leftist who shouted “allahu akbar” is now probably in danger of assassination, because he brought himself to the attention of a wider audience of jihadis by shouting the phrase without making an attack. OTOH, sr. brugnaro is probably also in danger, because he said that they are prepared for an attack; i’m sure that the italian jihadi army will see that as a challenge. the national government won’t do *anything* to prevent attacks on individuals, attributing all attacks to “disturbed” individuals, and thinking that it is enough to have a few policemen walk around with automatic weapons after each attack. it is infuriating that they refuse to search for any rationale for the attacks.
Santa Voorhees says
At least Italy deports suspects, unlike the UK who let them roam free…
D Austin says
This action is no different than the outlawed American practice of shouting fire in a crowded theater when there isn’t a fire.
Allahu Akbar now translates into Italian as,”I’m a Tango, shoot me!”
J_not_a says
@Santa V – Yeah, now, if only they’d stop towing in the african muzlums in boatloads by the thousands every week from Libya I might get a little more excited….
Santa Voorhees says
@J_not_a
Yes, that indeed needs to be stopped. For all I know, the number of migrants arriving fell by 50% because NGOs rescue ships where threatened to be shot by the Lybian coastguards. We’re still in the thousands though…
Despite the numerous threats by Isis since 2014, Italy has been, so far, one of the safest country in western Europe.
Of course, I am not taking it for granted, an attack can possibly happen tomorrow so we’ll need to stay vigilant.
My point is that we are surely doing a far better job than the UK. There’s no denial about that!
Santa Voorhees says
*Libyan
Sorry, I often spell “libyan” wrong lol.
Santa Voorhees says
Joseph, honestly I don’t know if they are involved.
Fact is, that Cosa Nostra has killed many people already and we don’t need jihadists to make it worse.
Franklin P. Uroda says
IMO, anyone who has a cause will find a way if one approach is eliminated.
pandainc says
I’d suggest that searching for the rationale is a waste of time: It is known. Failure to ACT is the issue.
Guest says
You are wise for for a European.
Hugh Fitzgerald says
Could the mayor’s no-nonsense comment have something to do with centuries of history between Venice and the Ottomans, id est Venice and Islam?
Santa Voorhees says
Of course not! It’s all about white supremacy, and colonialism, and nazis, and KKK. The Left told me so.
Don’t you know that protecting ourselves against islamic extremism is racist?
Jayell says
Well, our Friends of the Great Prophet have been saying that they’re at war with us and behaving accordingly, so shouting “Allahu Akbar” in the current climate would count as an act of war and this mayor’s response would therefore be logical. I don’t see how anyone can argue with that.
Wellington says
Inspiring.
Are you listening Pope Francis? Of course you’re not, you old fool.
somehistory says
He also wants the Navy to prevent them from coming in to Italy from N. Africa.. (Per: Daniel Greenfield in Front Page).
Guy Forester says
Isn’t that amazing. Someone actually expects the military to protect the country from invaders. Lately the Europeans have had that backwards. Come to think of it, too many US politicians don’t want LEO’s or military to protect borders.
Oliver says
What are LEO’S
somehistory says
Law Enforcement Officers.
somehistory says
or Officials. I seen and heard both.
somehistory says
I believe it used to be the idea behind having a navy and coast guard.
J_not_a says
Hasn’t the Italian navy been heavilyinvolved in patrollong the Libyan coast and “rescuing” this muzzlum dross, bringing them to Italy for quite some time now? Who has been giving the orders for this ridiculous decision? Doesn’t the buck stop with the president Matterela?
Can’t have it both ways, Italy. Keep bringing over these boatloads of muzzlums and then cry about how they’re wrecking your country. Stop electing the same kind of do-nothing, hard left, brain-dead leaders.
And stop with the “welcoming committees” and charities for them. Look after your own poor and old, Italy
Westman says
“…Dario Nardella, a center-leftist politician, shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ at Brugnaro after his speech to mock him.” – However, he didn’t run through St. Marks Square, with a weapon, shouting it. Would he be willing to try it again, properly?
dumbledoresarmy says
ROFLMAO.
Lydia says
Finally! Someone with a brain and a spine!
Michael Copeland says
Shock!
Dov Berrol says
Let’s reward this brave mayor by putting his beautiful city at the top of our list of places to visit! Beautiful canals, wonderful food and wine and classic Italian music – what more could one want? Forza Venezia!!!!
Guy Forester says
I wonder what the mayor of Florence would say if Nice or Barcelona hit there?
It would take a long time for tourism to recover. Some of the statues and buildings there are true treasures, Does he not understand that these are targeted by the religion we dare not name?
Oh wait, we can’t name it, therefore the threat does not exist. OK, I get it now. I feel so much safer. Safer in Venice that is, Venice Italy; not California, due to the willfully ignorant here.
mortimer says
Police now need special collars to protect their necks from JIHADISTS who know the command to ‘STRIKE THE NECK’ of the kafirs.
Police need to be safe so they can protect us.
Guy Forester says
I assume you are referencing the US Marine Corps soldiers, who are also referred to as Leathernecks, as they added leather to their collars to protect against neck slashing attacks during the war with the Tripoli and Barbary pirates. You know folks, from the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli!
I think our fearless leaders never read the history of that little action and how we won it.
J_not_a says
I like this guy! Wish he could be cloned and put in every mayors’ office in every major city in Europe, they might have a better chance at restoring some sanity there.
Japetto Donatelli says
Venice mayor: “If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them”
I think these kinds of harsh sentiments really show the frustration so many people feel about islam and dare I say muslims, too. I know there are millions of people out there like me who are tired of trying to differentiate between the “good” muslims and the bad. I don’t want to be forced to accept the kinder, more innocuous parts of islam if it means having to accept the more deadly parts too. Their head scarves and mosques wouldn’t bother me so much if they didn’t come with a religion that wants me dead. Their “religious” councils wouldn’t bother me either if it didn’t mean our own laws are undermined for their misogynist bigotry and infidel discrimination. And I wouldn’t care so much that they’re taking over my neighborhood if it didn’t mean they’re creating a new society in which my non-muslim self is at risk and unwelcome. I’ve been to the coffee shops where they hang out. I know that if I brought my dog or wore a Christian cross then I’d be the trouble maker if anything happened. There is always an unwritten code of conduct for muslims that says we can’t be ourselves, love ourselves, or respect ourselves and our beliefs, because some among their members will be offended to death. We don’t know exactly who those “bad” ones are, it’s all of them and it’s none of them. We never know exactly until one of them decides to no longer represent islam by doing what islam commands–kill, enslave, or terrorize.
I’m not too worried about myself, I’ll be dead before it get’s really bad. But it makes me sad to think that America will no longer be the land of the free for future generations. Instead they will be living in a land of stifled creativity, intellectual cowardice, and religious bigotry of the murderous kind, and they’ll be doing it for the most barbaric ideology ever conceived by man. This is what islam and the left want, total control and enslavement of our mind, body, and soul. They don’t care if it’s for a demon called allah as long as they can keep us under their thumb. I think that’s why some people make outrageous statements about muslims like, “shoot them,” as if they were fighting a war. Because we are.
(Let it be known, I don’t advocate violence against anyone. I’m simply offering my take on things.)
maura howard says
Agree with every word.
Buzzard says
Japetto Donatelli
That was a truly brilliant post. I am also very concerned that no one can see or understand what is going on all around us. I have always studied history and I love the accuracy of the Bible in the description of the end times. I had never experienced the persecution of peace loving people and Islam’s struggle to destroy all other access to God if not through their Prophet.
Baucent says
” I don’t want to be forced to accept the kinder, more innocuous parts of islam if it means having to accept the more deadly parts too. ”
An excellent point. That is exactly what the left wing politicians are saying when they suggest we need to just accept, bombs going off and Vans running over people in the streets.
No we don’t have to accept it.
Mockingjay says
What a truly excellent post indeed, Japetto.
You go to the heart of the issue.
J_not_a says
Why would you be okay with them taking over your neighbourhood? Being made to feel such a stranger so you feel forced to sell your house because theyve made your life so miserable you feel you have no choice
I find that attitude very very disturbing. This is how they start their goal of taking over countries. First a block, then several, making it ” their” neighbourdhood. Then come the “sharia enforcers” and patrollers Enough neighbourhoods clumped together and they have enough to form a constituency where they can elect a senator or member of parliament. The same happening in states or provinces give them more power to influence at a national level. And these actions and push for more will NEVER stop. The more victories they accomplish, minor or major, the more audacious and determined they are to press on.
I can’t believ anyone with an ounce of sense would be okay with muzzlums infiltrating and forcing out all the indigenous occupants. Hello, sharia creep?
Oliver says
I will guess that Italy has, like the U.S., a lame stream leftist media.. if so, when will the questioning of his sanity, mental health, gitness to serve, etc be brought out.??
Santa Voorhees says
Indeed we have. As i noted here before, some months ago I saw Laura Boldrini on TV claiming that Isis is not inspired by the Quran, and another old guy who claimed that Islam had nothing to do with it. He also claimed that most terrorists are “europeans”. He surely wanted to fool the public into believing that Europeans are the ones who are misunderstanding Islam.
Indeed some terrorists are born and grown here. What he didn’t tell is that they all have Mohammedan names.
eduardo odraude says
It has recently again become clear how much ignorance of Islam there is in ‘high’ places. The other day, Bill O’Reilly’s interview questions to Robert Spencer showed that O’Reilly was shockingly clueless. Sixteen years after 9/11/01 and tens of thousands of deadly jihad attacks around the world, O’Reilly wondered out loud if Muhammad had become moderate in his later life. I mean, O’Reilly presents himself as a sort of authority on current affairs and all sorts of other things. He pretends to write books about history. And yet he clearly has almost zero knowledge of Islam. And there are many other public figures like that. General McMaster, it seems. Charlie Rose showed an extraordinary level of soporific stupidity in an interview with Bill Maher. Charlie Rose for many years has interviewed lots of high level intellectuals, scholars, etc., and yet he’s an ignoramus spouting trite nonsense when it comes to Islam. Really a disgrace.
gravenimage says
Venice mayor: “If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them”
……………………..
Bravo, Luigi Brugnaro!
dumbledoresarmy says
Yup.
Viva Italia!!
Bravo, bravissimo.
I think I can hear Oriana Fallaci leaning over the parapets of heaven and cheering Mr Mayor Brugnaro on, at the top of her voice.
Savvy Kafir says
The alternative is waiting for the bomb blast … then holding another candlelight vigil.
Carolyne says
And puttig one of housands of bouquets and thinking you’ve done something.
More Ham Ed says
“It was not my intention to offend anybody, least of all the Muslim community. I did not intend to joke about their religion, nor evoke the tragic events of recent days,” he wrote on Facebook.
The only “religion” on Earth that politicians have to apologize to.
No joking in islam (lowercase be upon it).
davej says
No apologies needed.
“Our God is the greatest” has a long track record of being associated with bombings, beheadings and other deadly mayhem conducted by “devout Muslims”.
Plus of course it is not true – their God is blatantly the shittiest, cruelest and most disgusting of any God ever conceived of by humans.
Just shoot them is, unfortunately, the best policy.
Mark A says
I like this Mayor.
I wish we had some politicians like him where I live. They would get my vote.
kenny komodo says
Perhaps if the politicians didn’t allow Moslems by the thousands to enter the country there wouldn’t be a need to shoot any. Be that as it may, this is a good first step. Next secure your border especially from the sea. If you give entitlements freely cut back or better still cut it off. Ensure that each and every “immigrant” is carefully screened and is able to substantially prove that he has no ties to terrorist groups.
eduardo odraude says
In the current political climate, where so many are under the delusion that Islam is a religion of peace (in fact it’s a expansionist totalitarian movement), no adequate screening could be put in place. The only thing that would suffice is not going to happen: Muslims would have to sign a statement rejecting key elements of Sharia law. And even then, one should severely limit immigration of Muslims to non-Muslim nations, until such time as a majority of Muslim-majority nations allow freedom of religion, freedom of speech, etc. What is needed really is a containment policy, just as there was with the Soviet Union. Islam might collapse faster than people think with a containment policy. But it’s hard to see that happening in the current political climate.
Madeleine says
A call out to all Italian Americans. I do not often post here but the City Council of NYC is considering tearing down the Columbus statue at Columbus Circle erected by Italian immigrants in the late 1800s as a thank you to the US.
The immigrants paid for the statue. My ancestors, working class people gave this statue to NYC as a gesture of thanks.
Please, reach out to the mayor of NYC who is an Italian in name only after having changed his name and to the NYC City Council.
Thank you.
gravenimage says
Thanks for letting us know. I suggest Americans in general weigh in over this, not just Italian Americans.
Madeleine says
Thank you, you are correct.
zulu says
OT
‘Sharia’s no different to Catholicism’: Ex-human rights commissioner Gillian Triggs says Sharia law courts SHOULD be allowed in Australia – just as the Vatican already influences everyday life
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4819544/Ex-human-rights-boss-Gillian-Triggs-says-Sharia-law-ok.html#ixzz4qjmfHi3X
Ex-human rights commissioner Gillian Triggs says Sharia law should be allowed
She compared the Islamic legal system with Catholic diktats from the Vatican
The professor warned Pauline Hanson her burqa ban could be unconstitutional
Former law academic shared the stage with Muslim Labor senator Sam Dastyari
Labor politician said anti-Muslim campaigners focused on halal, mosque parking
Baucent says
“But we’ll send them straight to Allah before they can do any damage.”…
If there were more European politicians like Brugnaro, Europe wouldn’t be in the mess it is today.
davej says
Interesting that knocking down historical monuments and stifling free discussion are characteristics of both the Taliban/ISIS fighters and the Leftist Social Justice Warriors.
D Austin says
Democrats are the slave party. Democrats created the Confederacy. Democrats created the KKK. Democrats created Jim Crow laws. Democrats opposed the Civil Rights Act. Time to erase history and cover up before the black/white slaves on the inner city plantations get wise.
balam says
It is mad to translate ‘ALLAH’ as GOD in the Western Press which boosts the EGO of Muslims. In fact ALLAH is the PAGAN DEMONIC god of Muslims .For them ,this DEMONIC god is the greatest when it drives them to commit such acts of murders and terrorism .Islam is the destructive Ideology contrary to the Judeo-Christian faith because GOD IS LOVE and ALLAH represents venom of HATE.
Michael Copeland says
Remember that when Islamic State destroyed the tomb (and later the monastery) of St. Elian they explained it was because
“It is dedicated to a god other than Allah”.
Seth says
Fakenewsweek. Allahu Akbar does not translate to ‘God is great’; it’s a supremacist statement made by Muslims that *their* god is greater than anything you kuffar can come up with.
FYI says
What allahu Akbar really means..
“What are you waiting for officer?Please send me to my god allah”
Barook says
The chant / term “allahu akbar” should be banned globally. Chanting “allahu akbar” must warrant being shot without even second guessing. You’ll see how quickly muslim atrocities will stop.
David Pimentel says
I’m sure the savages will figure a way to work around any such useless bans.
dumbledoresarmy says
From the article – “In contrast with Barcelona, where they had not set up protection, we keep our guard up. If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them,” Brugnaro said. “A year ago, I said [they’d be shot] after four steps, now I’m saying it would happen after three.”
He further emphasized his point in Venetian, uttering the words “Ghe Sparemo,” or “we will shoot him.”…”.
I wouldn’t be surprised if, all over the western world – and beyond it, in places like India, for example – there are not a few Law Enforcement Officers, not a few soldiers and policemen, who are quietly reaching this very same conclusion. The basic fact is: allahu-akbar is, first and last and in the middle, above all else, a *war cry* and those among us who have even *some* military/ warrior instincts have begun to recognise that; and are waiting to be *turned loose*, to offer the rational and appropriate response that any protector-of-the-city unlooses, when he hears the enemy’s soldiers howling their threats in the streets of the City.
nicholas tesdorf says
That’s the spirit Venezia, remember the battle of Lepanto!
R Cole says
The last thing you want to hear is the mayor is in between minds when someone just shouted Allah Akbar and is about to stab you to death. By all means save my life!!
The big question for Europe is how long can they hold these attacks off?
The Muslim jihadis are increasingly going after cultural heritage sites. One tried to enter the Louvre with paint bombs, wielding a machete. The Eiffel Tower now has a border wall and just the other day someone was shouting Allah Akbar brandishing a knife there. Here ISIS supporters tried to blow up the oldest bridge in Venice.
All while our politicians explain, it’s because these immigrants are not integrated well enough. And we need to do more ~ like get rid of the Christmas lights or call them by another name. Basically do away with the outward display of any religion or culture that might offend, because offense leads to jihad! The la-la-land method.
It was the Barbarians who toppled Rome. At least the Venice Mayor knows we’ve invited them in. Three steps and they’re out!!
David Pimentel says
“‘If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them,’ Brugnaro said. ‘A year ago, I said [they’d be shot] after four steps, now I’m saying it would happen after three.'”
“The mayor of Florence, Dario Nardella, a center-leftist politician, shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ at Brugnaro after his speech to mock him.”
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The the mayor of Florence was likely not shot because he did not run for at least three steps while shouting the offensive chant. That was wise.
ByGeorge says
“If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them” The mayor should have added ” whilsy brandishing a weapon”…we’ll shoot them.
Of course, the best defense is a good offense. The muslim rats should be killed in their holes before they can assault and kill decent people. I have too mucg respect for Italian Intelligence Services ability to know who these people are to not believe they are incapable of doing just that. All of Europe must do that before it’s too late.
Tom says
We need more politicians and leaders like the Mayor of Venice who are not afraid of politically correct left wing anger and who are prepared to call the jihad for what it is and take a strong and appropriate stand against the actions of jihadists.
eduardo odraude says
The following video is a remarkable eyewitness account about one of the Muslim areas outside Paris. We’ve heard about no-go zones — this was not even considered a no-go zone, yet the account of the video about how bad it was for non-Muslims who went in to film shows vividly what is happening in many parts of Europe today. Europe is being colonized by peoples very hostile to liberal, non-Muslim society.
https://ericallenbell.com/2017/05/29/cost-of-being-infidel-in-muslim-paris-lauren-southern/
Donald R Laster Jr says
This is the third major invasion of Europe. The first in the 700s, then the 1500s, and not the 2000’s. Europe needs another Charles Martel to drive the Islamics out and free the people. And the “Progressives” need to be tried for treason.
nicu says
BRAVO ! the only language they understand .
nicu says
By the way : German government closed a page for left radicals — the first time !
election in one month ….
Linde Barrera says
The Mayor of Venice, Italy is my kind of politician. Wish he could be cloned and sent to every major city including “sanctuary cities”.
Lucia Bartoli says
Bravo Signore. Protegge la Bella cittá di Venezia!
When one person destroys a monument like the David or ANY art that Pig mayor of Firenze will ask to borrow your gun & beg forgiveness from Venice. Schiaffoso!
abad says
“If someone shouts Allahu Akbar while running through St Mark’s Square, we’ll shoot them”
That is exactly how it should be.
And round up the Moslems in Italy. Islam has no place whatsoever in Italy.
Donald R Laster Jr says
He probably knows the history of Venice and the Islamics. And knows that all Islamics are a threat due to the laws and teaching of their theocracy.
Alex2Rock says
And arrested four terrorists were from Kosovo which is indeed Serbia and was bombed without mercy for 78 days to protect the same terrorists!!! Now those you protected came to blow the things by you and they were blowing up the Serbian churches under your protection! It took you 18 years to come to a right mind. But better ever than never!
Rickytee says
Just a thought…why wait until they shout Allahu Akbar … just shoot ’em first !