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Bristling under the prosecutors questions, Mr. Breivik conceded that his actions on July 22 did not require any special ability. A lot of people would be capable, he admitted. Maybe women wouldnt be capable. You must be born with a backbone. You can develop one.
After re-entering the courtroom on Wednesday with the same clenched-fist salute, right arm outstretched, that he used on the first two days of his trial, Mr. Breivik squirmed and flared his nostrils as Ms. Engh read out a section from his 1,500-page manifesto, in which he claimed to have been sought out by the militant group because of his particular gifts.
If I may ask, what is the purpose of this? he said of the prosecutors approach. What are you doing now? What do you want to arrive at? What is the purpose? Your intention is to try to sow doubt into whether this network exists. That is your purpose.
Returning from an early recess, Mr. Breivik became sulky when asked again to explain what happened in Liberia. You have chosen a delegitimization strategy in order to detract credibility from me, he said. I dont want to make your delegitimization strategy any simpler.
The trial is expected to last up to 10 weeks.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/19/world/europe/norway-anders-behring-breivik-trial-extremist-affiliations.html?_r=1
Everyone know that this guy is a right-wing wacko who is anti-immigrant and anti-multiculturalism, but I didn't know he was anti-feminist as well. Of course, since he is a right winger that should not be a surprise.
Fumesucker
(45,851 posts)Born without a conscience..
pampango
(24,692 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(101,388 posts)Whether or not it makes any sense, the NY Times was quoting him. Why turn it around?
Orangepeel
(13,933 posts)Echoing the poster above me. The defendant was saying that what he did took courage. Reply #1 to your post wasn't correcting you, it was correcting him.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)Without an arsenal of weapons, he seems more like a particularly petulant four-year-old. I'm waiting for the trial report where he stamps his little feet and threatens to hold his breath until he turns blue if the prosecuting attorney doesn't stop being such a poopy-head.
I wish Mr. Breivik and very long life, to be spent in the custody of the state he hates so much.
redgreenandblue
(2,088 posts)One of the basic themes in his rants is that feminism is causing white women to not have enough white babies, which is in return causing Europe to be islamized sinced the Muslims are outbreeding the whites.
hlthe2b
(102,414 posts)Admittedly I don't read a lot on this guy because I know seething hatred when I see it and really don't want to hear it. But, I am curious about those close to him. Anyone?
Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)He explained that he felt at least partly responsible because he felt it was somehow the result of the estrangement between him and the mother. The one thing he did express was that he believed Breivik was "teched" and was so sorry. I was truly heartwrenching to watch him on the interviews and read his words.
intaglio
(8,170 posts)Good
cali
(114,904 posts)pain, suffering on a huge scale.
Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)Last edited Thu Apr 19, 2012, 07:04 AM - Edit history (1)
he's a fascist, at best, a misanthrope at worst. Hate and fear form the basis for his taking up space and breathing each and everyday.
pampango
(24,692 posts)You're right. Given his other hatreds, his disrespecting women should not be a shock.
"Of course, since he is a right winger that should not be a surprise."
Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)malaise
(269,212 posts)Clearly he hates women since his parents' divorce but daddy wanted nothing to do with him.
I find his arrogance breathtaking. Ah well - enjoy all those years in prison pig.
Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)posts and getting that point across like a zinger.
malaise
(269,212 posts)when you grow up in a large family, you have no choice.
Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)Most women I know would put Breivik to shame in ANY category.