He was condemned by his party leadership and expelled from the party, but only because he got caught. There is no doubt, given the state of the international Left today, that many others in his party, and Leftists in general, share his sentiments.
“Trèbes attack: French left-winger arrested over tweet hailing gendarme’s death,” BBC, March 25, 2018:
A former French left-wing parliamentary candidate has been arrested over his tweets about a policeman killed during a jihadist siege in southern France last week.
Stéphane Poussier appeared to celebrate the death of Lt-Col Arnaud Beltrame, saying it was great.
He added that the death in the town of Trèbes meant one less voter for President Emmanuel Macron.
French media say he could be charged with apologising for terrorism.
Mr Poussier’s Twitter account has since been deleted. It is unclear if this action was taken by him or the platform, after the tweets caused an outcry and were reported by other social media users.
The ex-candidate said the death made him think of a friend, activist Remi Fraisse, who died after police threw a concussion grenade during protests in 2014.
Col Beltrame, 44, died after being shot when a jihadist stormed a supermarket in Trèbes on Friday….
Friday’s attack – which killed four people – was the worst jihadist attack under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency.
The maximum penalty for apology for terrorist acts is seven years in prison and a fine of €100,000 (£90,000; $120,000), according to Le Monde newspaper.
Stéphane Poussier stood as a candidate for La France Insoumise (France Unbowed), the far-left party led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, during legislative elections in 2017.
The party has expelled Mr Poussier, calling his tweets “shameful and abject”…
Peter Buckley says
Good.
“He added that the death in the town of Trèbes meant one less voter for President Emmanuel Macron.”
And a whole load more for Le Pen.
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/04/string-islamist-attacks-gay-voters-france-embrace-marine-le-pen/
What a clown. Nor do I think he should be charged for “apologizing for terrorism”. On the contrary. Let the idiot speak his mind. That’s free speech………..
mummymovie says
Well, that’s the absurd thing; is that this clown is so far left, he thinks Macron is a right-winger.
gravenimage says
Yes–but this should not surprise.
LeftisruiningCanada says
The Left always call anyone else ‘revolutionary’ than themselves ‘right wingers’. because they think that everyone else hates the ‘capitalists’ as much as they do, making for them the term ‘right wing’ an ad hominem attack.
It’s the same tactic as they use by calling Fascists, and indeed anyone who simple opposes free for all internationalist open borders, “far right”. It’s all they’ve got, so obsessed and cult like as they are.
Charles says
LeftisruiningCanada, can anyone take seriously your vituperative hysterical invectives that tries to offer itself as political analysis of the “Left”?
No, they cannot, for this site’s users are immune to that.
LeftisruiningCanada says
Probably true
LeftisruiningCanada says
Your help and comments are appreciated.
Jayell says
Surely condoning an attack on an officer of the law in the proper persuance of his duty is commensurate with making the attack oneself, which would be ipso facto an attack on the integrity of the State, which is close to treason?
poppey says
Lt Col Beltrame died as he lived, a Knight of Christ and a glittering example to us all.
The man is a hero.
The left across the world is the problem.
gravenimage says
+1
FYI says
..And that’s why the Far left are correctly known as the Looney Leftards and why anti-fa fascists must correctly be recognized as Bolshevik-fascists.
To paraphrase a line from a Randy Newman song(“rednecks”)
“We’re leftards,leftards…and we don’t know our ass from a hole in the ground”
Malcolm (SouthAfria) says
Lt-Col Arnaud Beltrame: A man of strong Catholic Faith, who loved his wife and family, brothers and sisters.
Deus Vult
Save Europe says
A brave man ?
WPM says
The Red Green alliance in full view , death to people who think differently then them are part and parcel of their plan.
infidel says
They are a match made in HELL!!
Xero_G says
I never knew there was a law in France called “apology for terrorist acts”. So why aren’t Muslims charged with this whenever they celebrate a Jihad “martyr” or why not arrest an imam who quotes the Koran verse where Muhammad says he was made victorious through the use of terror?
gravenimage says
Damn good question.
Save Europe says
Truly despicable behaviour which unequivocally illustrates the rancid mindset of many Leftisfs – for, not all would celebrate like this, in all honesty, albeit their politics would still be inane.
utis says
Two retired men and butcher (working class) also died. The Left, French or otherwise, doesn’t give a damn about the working man — if they ever did. His comrades probably put him in custody for his own protection.
By the way, I’ve read versions of the Beltrame story that state he was stabbed in the neck as well as shot. An attempt at beheading, or just a gesture toward Koranic ritual?
Officer Beltrame was a real martyr, unlike the suicidal, narcissistic shahid that killed him.
gravenimage says
+1
WPM says
Because Moslems have a” special protect species card” they pull out ever time they get in trouble. Two sets of laws one for native non-Moslems in Europe” one for the best of people” MOOslems .As much as I hate what this creature of the left has said ,he has the right to say it . Free speech even offensive free speech should be allow ! When he said this he shows how far off the map his party is ,he said what many of the far left believe but will not say!
David says
Yes he has the right to say it, and he should be charged accordingly. He has condemned himself, which is fine.
That poor policeman did a remarkable heroic thing. He need not have died if the French Government had acted like Viktor Orban: No muslims; no problem.
Read this verse from the Bible: Ezekiel 33:6 “But if the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t sound the alarm to warn the people, he is responsible for their captivity. They will die in their sins but I will hold the watchman responsible for their deaths.” This is a perfect prophetic description of the British government, and incidentally other governments in the EU, Canada, and Australia.
We all know the problem, and we know the cure, but we are only treating the symptoms.
Lavéritétriomphera says
And it is forbidden to say that islam is not a “religion” of peace and tolerance. But EU is not the European continent as Russians rightly remind us. They are concerned about terrorism and we must remember that Europe is also their land.
POD in Canuckistan says
Quelle morceau de merde.
maghan says
It’s “quel”. No big deal though.
David says
maghan, well corrected. However, we can still translate successfully.
kouldb says
What an imbecile. Besides. Macron is pretty left leaning himself.
gravenimage says
It’s just like in the US–I know Bernie and Jill Stein voters who considered Hillary too conservative.
LeftisruiningCanada says
As with those other well known revolutionaries (Jihadis), those on the Left always turn on those who they see as less committed and pious in the cause.
Japetto Danatelli says
If this politician can be arrested for an insensitive tweet then why aren’t the politicians who aid islamic jihad with draconian policies and laws arrested too?
As bad as this guy’s sentiments are I’m far less worried about his tweet than the leftist politicians who crush the opposition for islam’s takeover of the west. They are the true criminals, not this tweeter. It’s absurd, this guy could be charged for “apologizing for terrorism,” but the politicians who legislate the future destruction of our nation(s) get off scot free. By censoring our views with intimidation and jail they suppress any hope of conscientious, peaceful action against the crimes of islam; by refusing to take sensible actions against muslim immigration France is flooding themselves with an overwhelming force that threatens the peace and security of their nation. Nazi collaborators couldn’t be any worse than what these politicians are doing for islam. This tweeter is like a fly-swatter getting criticized by cannibals for promoting the same hatred they have themselves but a thousand times worse. Are they really trying to stamp out hate by arresting this guy? NO, they are trying to maintain a facade of equal treatment in a sea of bigoted hatred against those who speak against the criminality of islam. If we can’t even express our true feelings on the issue then we are rendered totally helpless. There’s no chance of organizing or strengthening our resolve to fight back if we are all muzzled. We know this is their plan, we know they are against freedom and peace for islam. They want total control over our hearts and minds and islam is their means of achieving that end. This guy is accused of “apologizing for terrorism,” a supreme irony given that his accusers are aiding islamic jihad a thousand times more by legislating against all opposition to it. Free the tweeter, arrest the true criminals who aid the enemy, the politicians and media who help them.
gravenimage says
I agree–this creep is a thug, but he should have the right to spout this viciousness.
David says
Japetto, a brilliant exposition of the situation. I put this in another reply, but adding it here as it is pertinent to your comments.
Read this verse from the Bible: Ezekiel 33:6 “But if the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t sound the alarm to warn the people, he is responsible for their captivity. They will die in their sins but I will hold the watchman responsible for their deaths.” This is a perfect prophetic description of the British government, and incidentally other governments in the EU, Canada, and Australia.
We all know the problem, and we know the cure, but we are only treating the symptoms.
Japetto Danatelli says
Yeah, that’s a good quote, Dave. It fits perfectly. I’ll have to remember that one. And thanks for the compliment, even if I really, REALLY, don’t deserve it.
No Muzzies Here says
It would be ironic if this individual were to have the same outcome at the hands of a Muslim as the officer that he hates so much.
CogitoErgoSum says
They told him to shut-up because what he said embarrasses them, calling him shameful and abject. But he reveals a truth they do not want to discuss. It’s like Dennis the Menace piping up before dinner with guests saying: Here’s a prayer I heard my Mom say …..”Oh God, don’t stop, don’t stop, oh God, that’s good, oh God, oh God, oh God!”
Jack Holan says
I know it’s wishful thinking but $120,000 and 7 years in prison for Stephane sounds just about right.
gravenimage says
That prison space is need by Jihadists.
gravenimage says
France: Leftist politician celebrates death of gendarme who was murdered by jihadi
……………………..
Lt-Col Arnaud Beltrame swapped with a female hostage–he saved this woman’s life, and this vicious scum is *celebrating* his murder. *Sickening*.
But yes–let him speak, and reveal the diseased contents of his mind. Then, he should be ostracized by every decent French person.
Lavéritétriomphera says
It seams that this abject person had a quarrel with gendarmerie.
David says
I came across this the other day:
Speech by Viktor Orban::
Today in Europe it is forbidden to speak the truth. It is forbidden to say that Europe is threatened by migration. It is forbidden to say that tens of millions are ready to set out in our direction. It is forbidden to say that mass immigration brings crime and terror to our countries. It is forbidden to point out that the masses arriving from other civilisations in danger our way of life, our culture, our customs, and our Christian traditions. It is forbidden to point out that those who arrived earlier have already built up their own new separate world for themselves, with its own laws and ideals, which is forcing apart the thousand-year-old structure of Europe. It is forbidden to point out that this is not an accidental and unintentional chain of consequences, but a pre-planned orchestrated operation of a mass of people directed towards us. It is forbidden to say that in Brussels they are concocting schemes to transport foreigners as quickly as possible and to settle here among us. It is forbidden to point out that the purpose of settling people here is to reshape the religious and cultural landscape of Europe, and to reengineer its ethnic foundations-thereby eliminating the last barrier to globalism, the nation state.
it is forbidden to say that Brussels is now devouring more and more slices of our national sovereignty and that in Brussels many are now making a plan for a United States of Europe.