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It is a simple fact that Storme's viewpoints are considered "controversial" by the vast majority of people. Using the word "viewpoints" instead is not opportune, because Storme has more viewpoints than the three briefly explained in the article.
The word "controversies" is neutral enough to be used in this article.
I can accept the omission of "extremist" but - for the sake of clarity and correctness - will maintain the word "far-right" (instead of "right-extremist") when discribing the Vlaams Belang. It is just a fact, without making a statement about the party.
The word "progressive" is incorrect to talk about the Belgian left, because several so-called conservatives often also defend "progressive" policies. Every change is always "progressive", even if the change is inspired by conservative reasons.
Several libertarians for exemple support Storme on the one hand, and defend progressive viewpoints on the other hand. The words "Belgian left" are hence better than "progressive".
That he is being criticised by the "leftist establishment" (whatever that may be)
And that he's being criticised for his viewpoints on Flemish independence.
The present quote only is a reference for his viewpoints of Flemish independence, not for the criticism for that viewpoint. --
LucVerhelst14:45, 3 August 2006 (UTC)reply
I commented out your refs from the Katholiek Nieuwsblad and Résistances, for a number of reasons :
the Katholiek Nieuwsblad only mentions 'gevestigde machten' = 'sitting powers' = establishment. I didn't find a reference to "leftist" or "egalitarian".
Furthermore : those 'gevestigde machten' look like the words of Storme himself, I'd rather see an independent source for the statement.
Résistances can hardly be called 'establishment', can they ? And I wouldn't be to sure to say that they're 'egalitarian' either, they're just anti-fascists.
I agree. Frankly, I wasn't pleased with you asking citations for almost every adjective, like e.g. "prestigious" concerning the Prize of Liberty, in the article and wanted to counter it by adding as soon as possible the requested citations. In my rush, I added these references too soon. I will try to find other - and better - citations.
Berchemboy21:21, 3 August 2006 (UTC)reply
Oops ! I added the section on the award and leo delcroix before reading this last paragraph...
I really don't think Matthias Storme deserves propaganda or hidden messages in an encyclopedic article on himself. The whole truth, and nothing but the truth should be more than enough to paint an excellent picture of him.
Sorry, Vincent, but I still have trouble with the new refs you provided.
the Humanité article doesn't mention any criticism by anyone. To the contrary, it could easily be used if you would try and prove that Storme got the establishment behind him in his attack on the Belgian state.
Most of the criticism on Storme is on his support for the far right Vlaams Belang party. I don't recall other controversial points of view from him.
That's why I would want to change the intro of the "Controversies" section. Something along these lines :
Although Storme is a member of the
secessionist party
N-VA, he stands very close to the
Vlaams Belang. Vlaams Belang floor leaders
Gerolf Annemans (MP) and
Philip Claeys (MEP) stressed the good relationship between Matthias Storme and their party. Philip Claeys: "They don't have to vote for us, but each in their area of expertise proclaim ideas that are similar to ours. Only that way we can show that we are not isolated. (...) It's important that people see that our party also has relations with the academic world, and with people with responsibilities in society."[1] Storme opposes the cordon sanitaire installed around this
nationalist political party.[2]
Already in the 1990's, Storme called the Vlaams Blok, the predecessor of the Vlaams Belang that in 2004 was condemned for incitation to racism, a democratic party,[3] and the trial in question he called a "political trial".[2]
For this political stance he has been heavily criticised by Belgian left wing and anti racism organisations.[4][5]
No problem with your suggestion. In my opinion, be free to change the "controversies"-intro. I do not see any content differences, so I haven't any problem at all with your "new" introduction test, except for one point.
I do not see the added value of putting the quotes of Annemans and Claeys in the text. I would rather put them in the reference notes, where they belong. They simply stress the good understanding between Storme and the VB.
I will copy and paste your new intro into the article. I have added "(MP)" en "(MEP)" to give the readers more information on both VB-politicians. I hope everything is settled now.
Berchemboy10:53, 4 August 2006 (UTC)reply
I see that you are quoting Leo Delcroix - of all people - to prove the award Storme received is "prestigious". Are you serious ? Delcroix is the laughing stock of Belgian politics. And you surely can't use him as a reputable source, can you, knowing the "financial and legal problems" he has had ?
Allright, maybe the adjective is unnecessary, but the prestigious character of the prize is undisputable. Every year, more than hundred people, from the highest spheres of society, gather in one of the most distinguished ballrooms of Brussels (this year in "De Warande" building, last year in the Concert Noble, ...) to award the Prize. Every time, the prize-winner came in person to accept the award, even giving a lecture for the audience. Knowing that the Dutch Hirsi Ali (MP) and Luuk Middelaar (philosopher) both made the trip from their hometowns to Brussels, is a proof of the "prestigiousness" of the Prize. Especially in Belgium, where there are few real "prizes" and "awards" to win, the Prize of Liberty is foremost one of the most prestigious. Therefor, I don't find the adjective misplaced. Nevertheless, I will erase it, because an encyclopedia indeed does not need to many "meaningless" adjectives.
Berchemboy22:02, 3 August 2006 (UTC)reply
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