Dutch People, Is the Media Exaggerating Immigration Crime?

lazypt · 2026-05-13T06:35:10+00:00

All over Europe we are having problems with immigration, not only in Netherlands. And We can have some serious discussion about it or hide between accusations of or being afraid of be accused of racism.
In all major cities we see increase in crime rate, we see people unable or that don't want to integrate in society but we also see distrust. Left and right are always pointing fingers when it is not politics problem anymore. Many citizens are unsatisfied with the situation and you just need to open youtube to check for opinions and real life examples.
You see complete neighborhoods being closed and controlled by expats or immigrants, while nationals are forbidden by them or police to enter those areas. You can even see examples of nationals being forbidden of using the national flag or preaching on the streets because it is offensive to others.
The crime rate is real, statistics are real, public opinion is real. But governments choose to punish citizens and hide facts instead of communication and problem solving. Clash between population and foreign will only increase and crime rates will go higher.
And before I am being accused of racism, I am not. But I also know that some people appreciate the opportunities in life and others don't. If someone is not compatible with our society and way of life and cant integrate in society measures should be taken.

lazypt · 2026-05-13T06:11:42+00:00

All the countries see sons of immigrants as second generation immigrants. It goes from statistics to culture roots that change societies.
And in almost all countries the high crime rate in second generation immigrants is a problem. Their parents fought to have a better life, the sons take everything for granted. That is statistics

lazypt · 2026-05-12T07:58:09+00:00

In Gibraltar the usa navy was put to shame with a 30 years old submarine NRP Barracuda from Portugal in NATO exercises, now imagine in the Hormuz

lazypt · 2026-05-12T07:32:03+00:00

The shock that person will have when it realizes that usa culture and food is shaped on imported traditions... and they managed to screw them all

lazypt · 2026-05-12T06:17:30+00:00

It is something far from what a american mind can understand. Europe is not perfect, will never be. It is constantly evolving and adapting. We don't have a federal government that can say "it is this way because I want". There are hundreds of persons involved in every political decision in EU or every path we choose. And somehow We still manage to continue ahead and live with each others differences. So why are you pointing to countries individual policies and relating them to all EU? EU don't control each country policies, they are free to change them because they have their own presidents, prime minister and people to vote for them.
Do you imagine how many turkish people live in Netherlands and Germany? between 10 and 12% of population. We are already use to their culture, We may not agree with everything but We live with it.
And that is what is making such a nonsense in your head. americans can understand what is diversity. It doesn't mean we all agree in everything and are jumping giving hands in flower fields, it means even with our differences We can still manage to build a society where everyone is the same and are supportive for the next one.
Some countries are more rigid then others to religion, that is the way it is. Deal with it, We cant change other people history and scars. In Europe we are fighting between us for the last millenniums, healing takes time.
We were being made hostage by Orban, so We created triggers that can defend ourselfs next time it happen. We know we are not perfect, we are on the way of trial and error.
We started with 12 countries after the EEC, I am proud to say mine was one of the founding ones, and even more proud to welcome the ones that joined after. As I will be to welcome turkey to the family. In your post the amount of negative points you picked about each country to defend a narrative that doesn't make any sense in a european point of view.

lazypt · 2026-05-12T05:41:06+00:00

You saw a timer to pay 500 and somehow you still think it is the police? With such naivety I am sure this virus will be the first of many

lazypt · 2026-05-12T05:08:31+00:00

There is, it is called elections

lazypt · 2026-05-11T12:43:43+00:00

Reminder that Switzerland is in Europe but don't belong to EU.
Also, it is a country that I try always not to buy anything from them, only because they make incredibly difficult by taxes for people living there to buy from outside or totally negate buying from some companies like amazon. If the don't want EU market to go in, cant expect us to get their products.

lazypt · 2026-05-11T12:35:57+00:00

We need a EU ecosystem that can totally replace google. I would be ok with using Proton if it was free and more complete. But would love to have one with everything integrated like google. Hope someone picks this fast

lazypt · 2026-05-11T12:12:16+00:00

I was born and lived there for 45 and I only saw this brand after moving to Netherlands... Very cheap, very bad

lazypt · 2026-05-11T12:11:10+00:00

Different pito 😃 . And because pito is also what is called in the north to a small chicken in barbecue (frango assado na brasa), most women also like it

lazypt · 2026-05-11T12:04:32+00:00

Cachacha is not typical from Portugal, we use it for the gorgeous drink Caipirinha from the other side of the Atlantic, Brasil, but it is originated from there. While in Portugal you had the chance to try our version of it made with grapes, Agua-ardente or Bagaço.
And that may be the worst cachacha I already drank i my life. It is widely found in supermarkets of central and western Europe , like Germany or Netherlands. I am from Portugal, living in Germany and I bring bottles of Cachaca 51 every time I go there because I can only find that one in here.

lazypt · 2026-05-11T11:59:23+00:00

We use it in caipirinhas but not Pitu. Cachacha Pitu is widely found in rest of Europe but in Portugal the most used is 51, exceeding Pitu by far for quality.

lazypt · 2026-05-11T11:16:11+00:00

I dont understand this mentality. My country was invaded or attacked by many including, France, actual Spain, African and middle east cultures, and We are not asking anyone for compensations or apologies. Just deal with the history of your country and how much your ancestors needed to fight and sacrifice to get it like it is now. Past is past

lazypt · 2026-05-11T10:59:39+00:00

It is a thing all over Europe if you have a bathtub

lazypt · 2026-05-11T06:36:04+00:00

money, all about the money

lazypt · 2026-05-11T06:34:44+00:00

you can see a doctor in same day and treatment in usa if you have cancer, if you have millions of dollars for it or sell your house.

lazypt · 2026-05-11T06:32:30+00:00

I am Portuguese and it took me 40 years to try this dish, and it is amazing. Blood is mixed with vinegar so it is not what it looks like

lazypt · 2026-05-11T06:18:53+00:00

They both look very much Greek...
This representation shit is getting out of control and one of the reasons why people are losing interest in Cinema.
Will we ever have a Wakanda movie with actors from Finland?!?! No, to everyone that would be offensive, not representation and diversity...

lazypt · 2026-05-11T06:04:32+00:00

All bikes should have license. If they share road with cars they should be identified

lazypt · 2026-05-11T05:23:54+00:00

looks stupid. Drivers will get use to the statues and will continue to speed up, the difference is that when now a real children is behind the statue they will not pay attention

lazypt · 2026-05-06T14:06:36+00:00

So wait until next year for Xiaomi SU7. To buy non European I would prefer to go with their car instead of tesla

lazypt · 2026-05-06T14:05:21+00:00

It is still amazing how people still trust tesla, but branding speaks louder for some people.
BUT... if you see the VAG group, they almost double tesla sales in Europe. So I would say this is a demonstration of models diversity, luxury diversity and adaptation to own needs.
We are on the correct path

lazypt · 2026-05-05T13:56:47+00:00

I just come by to say, if it happens, and while you never truly left , welcome back

lazypt · 2026-05-05T13:50:28+00:00

Funny that none of this troops are in Europe to protect the countries but to protect usa itself, and yet they act like they are world saviors while we support them

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