Influential Finns seek to tarnish themselves and Finland on the international level
These Finnish “self anointed leaders” are the typical brand of suspects one would find supporting such a boycott of arm sales with Israel, they all hail from the Left and very hard Left. These include the former Finnish FM Erkki “Ol’ Scruffy Tuomioja(SDP), the Stalinist Greens party MEP, Satu Hassi & Heidi Hautala, loon international law (non-) expert, Martti Koskenniemi, Forensic dental expert Helena Ranta, the well known(in Finland) anti-Israel bull horn, professor Pertti Multanen etc.
These Finnish “self anointed leaders” are the typical brand of suspects one would find supporting such a boycott of arm sales with Israel, they all hail from the Left and very hard Left. These include the former Finnish FM Erkki “Ol’ Scruffy Tuomioja(SDP), the Stalinist Greens party MEP, Satu Hassi & Heidi Hautala, loon international law (non-) expert, Martti Koskenniemi, Forensic dental expert Helena Ranta, the well known(in Finland) anti-Israel bull horn, professor Pertti Multanen etc.
It’s not so much news that this collection of Lefty actors, political hacks and members of pseudo human rights organizations are against Israel, they have long been vocal in their anti-Israel hatred in the media and in their blogs and websites. This provocation however, has to be taken into context with the Finns new found infatuation with the “peace making business“. Various voices within and outside of the Finnish government have been sounding their desire to make Finland a recognized player internationally in brokering peace between feuding parties who seek an alternative to hostilities.
[NOTE: Finnish FM A.Stubb is a great believer in Turkey as a fair broker in the peace trade ]
What’s also interesting is that the release of this list of signees calling for the Finnish government to end its arms trade with Israel, was timed with the release of the Helsingin Sanomat article that reported on the list. So there was a tacit relationship between the two sides, an agreement of sorts, that the HS article would announce the list and that both sides would publish it online almost simultaneously. A nice cozy cooperation exists between the media and these activists. KGS
What’s also interesting is that the release of this list of signees calling for the Finnish government to end its arms trade with Israel, was timed with the release of the Helsingin Sanomat article that reported on the list. So there was a tacit relationship between the two sides, an agreement of sorts, that the HS article would announce the list and that both sides would publish it online almost simultaneously. A nice cozy cooperation exists between the media and these activists. KGS
NOTE: The Tundra Tabloids provides the full list of these loons in English after the HS article.*
UPDATE: From Vasarahammer: “The involvement of Helsingin Sanomat can be explained by the fact that one of the signatories, Anu Silfverberg, works for the rag. MP for Leftist League Pentti Tiusanen is well known for his connections to former East German intelligence service Stasi. Leena Reikko used to be Yle correspondent in Israel. Charles Nordenstreng has brainwashed generations of journalists during his tenure at University of Tampere. There are quite a few former stalinists on the list.”
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UPDATE: From Vasarahammer: “The involvement of Helsingin Sanomat can be explained by the fact that one of the signatories, Anu Silfverberg, works for the rag. MP for Leftist League Pentti Tiusanen is well known for his connections to former East German intelligence service Stasi. Leena Reikko used to be Yle correspondent in Israel. Charles Nordenstreng has brainwashed generations of journalists during his tenure at University of Tampere. There are quite a few former stalinists on the list.”
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“The list includes several high profile Finnish politicians, academics, actors and intellectuals. Among them is Erkki Tuomioja who once – while foreign minister of Finland –compared the Israeli army to the Nazi army and Hannu Reime whose article on the Finnish Jewry during WWII was published in the weekend section of Haaretz. Other famous petitioners were Aki Kaurismäki, whose film The Man Without a Past was nominated for an Oscar and Jörn Donner, who has established himself in politics and cinema.”
Finnish leaders: stop arms trade with Israel
10.10.2010 5:39
HELSINGIN SANOMAT
HELSINGIN SANOMAT
A number of significant influential Finns have signed a petition in which Finnish is required to stop the arms trade with Israel.
Petition signatories accuse Finnish that it is trade policy choices, “provided substantial support for Israel’s biggest arms companies” and thus contributed to the continuation of the conflict between the state of Israel and the Palestinians in the Middle East.
Those who are along with the Human rights group ICAHD’s demands are among others, MP Erkki Tuomioja , MEPs Satu Hassi , Heidi Hautala , and Sirpa Pietikäinen and filmmaker Aki Kaurismaki . All in all there are over a hundred and fifty signees.
Israel is important for Finland as an arms trade partner. Abundantly over the last decade, An NGO report finds that Finland has purchased from Israel Armed Forces, more than 150 million euros worth of military equipment, from an NGO report.
Shopping list was Spike anti-tank missiles, unmanned Ranger2 aircraft, the Hornet fighter target tracking system and field radios and communication systems.
Erkki Tuomioja said the signing of a petition opposing the arms trade, that therefore, Israel can no longer be treated as a normal partner in arms deals.
“Not as long as it continues its expansion of settlements and the illegal occupation of Palestinian territories and does not show convincing signs of a genuine desire a lasting peace agreement.”
* Helsingin Sanomat, published today, Sunday, 10.10. an article about Finnish and Israeli arms sales. Petition to stop the arms trade is currently signed by 153 well-known Finns, and it is still open to new entrants. A list of well-known (20) Finnish signatories from the science, art and political circles started the petition and it has received a broad level of support. These names appear on the homepage. See a list of all the signatories to this.
See the text of the petition.
- Aki Kaurismäki, film director
- Satu Hassi, MEP (Greens)
- Heidi Hautala, MEP (Greens)
- Sirpa Pietikäinen MEP (Conservative Party)
- Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament (SDP)
- Martti Koskenniemi, Professor of International Law, University of Helsinki, Erik Castrén Institute
- Petman Jarna, University Professor of International Law
- Patomäki Heikki, Helsinki University professor of international politics
- Pekka Koskinen, Helsinki University Professor of Criminal Law
- Teivainen Teivo, University of Helsinki, World Politics, Professor, Department of Political Director of the Institute
- Kristiina Kouros, the Human Rights League Secretary-General, international human rights organizations, union Vice-President
- Sinikka Hurskainen, MP (SDP), the Council of the Finnish delegation to the President
- Jouni Hemberg, Finnchurchaid international labor leader
- Helena Ranta, the right dentist, University of Helsinki
- Jörn Donner, writer, film director
- Suosalo Martin, actress
- Tommi Korpela, actress
- Sophia Jansson, Moomin Characters Oy, Ltd., Art Director and major shareholder
- Putro Samuel, musician
- Outi Mäenpää, actress
- Abu-Hanna Umayyad, journalist and writer (Lying Arab propagandizer)
- Airaksinen, Jaana, editor, Into the cost of managing
- Alanko-Kahiluoto Outi, MP (Greens)
- Arja Alho, a researcher, PhD, freelance writer
- Claes Andersson, writer
- Janina Andersson, MP (Greens)
- Andersson, Jan-Otto, Ph.D., Researcher
- Antti-Jussi Annila, filmmaker
- Arhinmäki Paavo, MP, Chairman of the Left Alliance.
- Risto Autio, MP (middle), actor, screenwriter
- Aleksi Bardy, Writer, CEO of Helsinki-Filmi
- Zaida Bergroth, filmmaker
- Elina Brotherus, photographer and video artist
- Cantell, Saara, filmmaker
- Cavonius, Gunnel Wrede, psychotherapist
- Enckell Carolus, painter
- Maarit Feldt-Ranta, Member of Parliament (SDP)
- Fieandt-Jäntti Mariaana, writer, actor free
- Haapasalo, Alli, filmmaker
- Haaranen Anne, Save the Children director of international programs
- Hakanen George, the Communist Party, Chairman of the Municipal Council
- Arto Halonen, film and documentary director
- Harpf Tiina, editor
- Outi Heiskanen, a specialist in child psychiatry, psychotherapy
- Helle Anna, PhD, scholar
- Hentilä Seppo, University of Helsinki, Professor of Political History
- Hertzberg, Lars, formerly Professor of Philosophy at Åbo Akademi
- Hirvasnoro Kai, Editor
- Ijäs Kaisa, poet
- Ikonen, Teemu, University of Helsinki, Docent, Researcher
- Risto Isomäki, science fiction, and fiction writer
- Jankeri Ville, filmmaker
- Jantunen, Jyrki “Njassa”, Helsinki, radio journalist, DJ, musician
- River Markku Sipilä, PhD, Researcher
- Jäntti, Mariam “Manna”, musician
- Jäntti, Markus, Professor of Economics at Stockholm University
- Heli Järvinen, MP (Greens)
- Jylhämö Kim, editor of the Force
- Kaarina Kaikkonen, sculptor
- Kalela Jorma, University of Turku, political history, Professor Emeritus
- Kantokorpi Mervi, critic
- Kantokorpi Otso, editor, critic
- Karukoski Dome, filmmaker
- Katajala Kim, University of Eastern Finland Finland Professor of History
- Jukka Kekkonen, University of Helsinki, legal history and Roman law, Professor
- Pauli Kettunen, University of Helsinki, Professor of Political History
- Kirkkopelto Esa, the Theatre Academy of Artistic Research Professor, Vice Rector
- Kiuru, Krista, MP (SDP), the Finnish Red Cross, Chair
- Knihtilä Elina, actress
- Knuuttila, Seppo, University of Joensuu Folklore Studies, Professor, Chairman of the Kalevala Society
- Dan Birch Valley, Left Youth Association President
- Timo Kontio, Social Democratic Youth Association President
- Anna Kontula, Ph.D., sociologist, City Council
- Koponen, Juhani, Helsinki University of Development Studies, Professor
- Johanna Korhonen, editor
- Jukka Korpela, University of Eastern Finland, Professor of History, History and the Department Head
- Johannes Koskinen, MP (SDP), Municipal
- Krista Kosonen, actress
- Kumpula Natri Miapetra, MP (SDP), Municipal
- Mikko pit, MP (left), a local councilor
- Kupiainen Antti, University of Helsinki, Academy Professor, Helsinki Science Prize 2010
- Kuuskoski Martti-Tapio, the young editor of the Force, art researcher
- Kylliäinen Antti, priest, author
- Kyllonen Merja, MP (left), provincial and municipal councilor
- Jaakko Laakso, MP (left)
- Elina Lahelma, professor of education at the University of Helsinki
- Mikko Lahtinen, science by the year 2007, so & so long the editor of the journal
- Mika Laiho, the UN Peacekeeping Forces: UNIFIL 1991-1992, 1994-1995, Croatia, Bosnia 1996-1997
- Lapintie Annika, Member of Parliament, the Left Alliance parliamentary group chairman., Municipal
- Lausti Stephen, the former editor, foreign correspondent
- Liimatainen Liisa, a journalist and fiction writer
- Juhani Lilja, chairman of the committee for peace job
- Lillqvist Catherine, film director
- Lindberg, Susan, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Tampere
- Stefan Lindfors, designer, decorator and sculptor
- Laura Lindstedt, a writer, scholar
- Laura Lodenius, Executive Director of the Peace Union
- Matinpuro Teemu, champions of peace by the Executive
- Merikallio Katrina, journalist
- Meriläinen Rosa, fiction writer
- Karri Miettinen “Paleface”, musician
- Milonoff Eero, actress
- Kirsi Monni, University Professor of Theatre
- Multanen Pertti, Helsinki University of Development Studies lecturer, researcher of the Middle East
- Päivi Muma, Finnchurchaid Regional Representative, West Africa (2009 in Gaza, “Psycho-Social Adviser”)
- Jussi Nikkilä, actress
- Nikkilä, Marja, editor
- Nordenstreng Charles, Professor Emeritus of the University of Tampere
- Nordenstreng Mark, a musician and journalist
- Reino Nordin, musician and actress
- Nylén Antti, novelist, essayist
- Ojala-Niemelä, Johanna, MP (SDP), Municipal
- Emilia Palonen, University lecturer in cultural policy, freedom to choose otherwise Association President
- Otonkoski Lauri, writer, Finland Pen Club President
- Emmi Pesonen, actress
- Pekko Pesonen, screenwriter
- Kimmo Pohjonen, the musician’s 1996, 1997 and 1998
- Pulliainen, Erkki, Member of Parliament (Green)
- Red Hill, Raija-Leena, a psychologist, a professor of psychology at the University of Tampere
- Jukka Rantala, University of Helsinki, Professor of Education Sciences
- Maria Berry, actress, director and singer
- Leena Reikko, editor
- Hannu Reime, journalist and author
- Rimminen Mikko, writer
- Janne Ronkainen, Finland’s Trade Union Solidarity Centre (SAKS), Executive Director
- Saara Saarela, filmmaker
- Salmenperä Aleksi, filmmaker
- Salo, Matti “Asa”, musician
- Risto Salomaa, film producer
- Ville Sandqvist, actor, theater director and drama teacher job
- Janne Seppänen, Department of Information Sciences and professor of visual journalism
- Anu Silfverberg, editor
- Sinisalo, Johanna, the author of the Finlandia Prize in 2000
- Sipiläinen Ilkka, Lutheran. Church social work secretary
- Howard Smith, the artist
- Suolahti Elina, publisher
- Riikka Tanner, writer
- Teal Henry, poet
- Tiusanen Pentti, MP (left), surgeon
- Torikka Timothy, actor
- Nils Torvalds, Swedish People’s Party Vice-President, Editor
- Pia Viitanen, MP, Social Democratic Party’s Vice-President, City Council
- Vikstedt Tea, a former racing cyclist, City Council (left)
- Ville Virtanen, actress, Stella Polaris founders
- Henri Vogt, University of Turku, professor of international politics
- Volanen Jack, actor
- Sinikka profusely, writer
- Mount Antti Rinne, Daily News Demari newspaper news editor and blogger
- Wallgren, Thomas, Adjunct Professor, University of Helsinki, City (SD)
- Paavo Westerberg, actor, screenwriter and director
- Maaria Wirkkala, visual artist, Ars Fennica Prize 1991 and the Pro Finlandia medal in 2008
- Matilda Wrede-Jäntti, PhD, Editor
- Mikko Zenger, editor
Fluck the Finns
Charlotte, there are a lot of Finns that are pro-Isael, what we should be saying is fluck the Left.
It would be interesting to compare the list of signatories to a corresponding list of those who wanted to erect a statue of Lenin to Helsinki.
List of signatories for statue of Lenin (in Finnish)
That's true. Every country in Europe has been crippled by multiculturalism and moral relativism.
It's the Left and the MSM who ensure the West cannot protect itself. Hated of Israel is just one of the results of importing a Muslim population full of anti-Semites… but that doesn't stop our governments from importing more.
The involvement of Helsingin Sanomat can be explained by the fact that one of the signatories, Anu Silfverberg, works for the rag.
MP for Leftist League Pentti Tiusanen is well known for his connections to former East German intelligence service Stasi.
Leena Reikko used to be Yle correspondent in Israel.
Charles Nordenstreng has brainwashed generations of journalists during his tenure at University of Tampere.
There are quite a few former stalinists on the list.
Good point vasarahammer, I'll check the lists for repeat names
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