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This is an undated image obtained from the Twitter page of Anders Behring Breivik, 32, who was arrested Friday, July 22, 2011 in connection to the twin attacks on a youth camp and a government building in Oslo, Norway. AP Photo/Twitter, Anders Behring Breivik Shooting victim Adrian Pracon speaks with CTV's Omar Sachedina. A sea of flowers has formed outside a cathedral in Oslo. (CTV News / Omar Sachedina) norwegian terror suspect

Manifesto outlines plot to rid Europe of 'multiculturalists'

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Mourners inside of Oslo Cathedral wept along with the rest of Norway following two horrific attacks that claimed at least 93 lives.
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An advisor with the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs says the manifesto written by the man accused of carrying out two deadly attacks in Norway will have a large impact on how politicians in the country address immigration issues.
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A clinical psychologist that specializes in criminal assessment explains why a person would release a manifesto, saying this is a person who wants to make sure they are not misunderstood.
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A correspondent with The Globe and Mail says the search for missing people continues in Oslo. He also says a couple of the people shot on Utoya Island were under 10 years old.
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A CNN correspondent says the Oslo suspect has admitted to both attacks but will plead not guilty. She also says he wrote a manifesto, which has details of how he would carry out the attack.
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The head of media for the Norwegian Red Cross says the search continues for missing people in Oslo. He also says survivors are sharing extreme and gruesome stories about escaping.
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This is an undated image obtained from the Twitter page of Anders Behring Breivik, 32, who was arrested Friday, July 22, 2011 in connection to the twin attacks on a youth camp and a government building in Oslo, Norway. AP Photo/Twitter, Anders Behring Breivik Shooting victim Adrian Pracon speaks with CTV's Omar Sachedina. A sea of flowers has formed outside a cathedral in Oslo. (CTV News / Omar Sachedina) norwegian terror suspect

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This is an undated image obtained from the Twitter page of Anders Behring Breivik, 32, who was arrested Friday, July 22, 2011 in connection to the twin attacks on a youth camp and a government building in Oslo, Norway. AP Photo/Twitter, Anders Behring Breivik

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Date: Sun. Jul. 24 2011 4:30 PM ET

A rambling online manifesto linked to the man suspected of plotting and carrying out the deadly twin attacks in Norway suggests the author welcomes legal prosecution as a chance to expound his plans to rid Western Europe of "multiculturalists."

Police are now following a trail of online postings reportedly linked to the man suspected in the Utoya island shooting spree and the bombing just hours earlier in Oslo -- both of which left more than 90 people dead on Friday.

A manifesto titled "A European Declaration of Independence" posted online the day of the attack currently has the attention of investigators.

Included among its more than 1,500 pages are declarations that the European elite, "multiculturalists" and "enablers of Islamization" would be punished for their "treasonous acts."

Officials have not yet confirmed that the document was written by Anders Behring Breivik, the suspect in question.

However, the 32-year-old's lawyer has talked about the manifesto and said that Breivik had been working on it for years.

"He wanted a change in society and, from his perspective, he needed to force through a revolution," Geir Lippestad, his lawyer, told Norway's public broadcaster NRK.

Lippestad said Breivik purposely signed the document with an Anglicized version of his name "Andrew Berwick."

The document lists ways to combat "the rise of cultural Marxism/multiculturalism in Western Europe" among other points:

  • The author outlines plan for a new Europe, beginning with his prediction of a three-stage European civil war. In the last stage, he discusses the deportation of Muslims and a conservative political agenda with new government.

  • The writer's bomb building efforts are detailed. He says that his account will help others to build explosives "within 30 days instead of using almost 80 days."

  • The Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and his Labour Party are accused of perpetuating "cultural Marxist/multiculturalist ideals." The author goes on to say the party is indoctrinating youth with the same views.

  • The author condemns Western feminists for cultivating "a culture of victimhood in the West"

  • The document-writing process is also detailed. The author says he spent three years writing the manifesto and spent part of that time playing the role-playing game "World of Warcraft."

  • Parts of the manifesto reference the author's personal life. The writer mentions steroid use, avoiding relationships despite advances from girls and his enjoyment of the television show Dexter.

  • Pictures which bear a resemblance to one on the unverified Twitter account linked to Breivik are attached to the last few pages of the document.

    In one picture the author wears a wet suit while holding a firearm. Another picture shows the writer in a jumpsuit with Knights Templar insignia, an organization which he claims has given him the title "Justiciar Knight Commander."

In advice to others who follow in the author's footsteps, the manifesto says whomever finds themselves in police custody awaiting trial should remember "the trial is not about you but about the future of Europe."

Using the court as a platform to further ideological arguments, the manifesto states, "will guarantee that you will not be shown any leniency whatsoever."

Parts of the document were taken almost word-for-word from the writings of "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski, whose own manifesto attacked leftists and feminists.

Kaczynski is serving a life sentence for mail bombs that killed three people and injured 23 others.

The manifesto is just one of many online messages that have been linked to Breivik. Police are also looking into suspicious postings on social media sites as the country mourns Norway's worst peacetime attack.

Web postings

Authorities have confirmed that Breivik held anti-Muslim views and posted on Christian fundamentalist websites.

A Facebook page attributed to Breivik last Friday referred to him as "Christian" and "Conservative." The page has since been taken down.

But as of Sunday morning, an unverified Twitter account credited to Breivik remained up with a single tweet posted: "One person with a belief is equal to the force of 100 000 who have only interests."

The quote bears a resemblance to one by philosopher and economist John Stuart Mill that states: "One person with a belief is a social power equal to ninety-nine who have only interests."

Breivik has also been linked to forum postings on the anti-Islamic Norwegian website Document.no, where posts from a user named "Anders Behring" have been published.

Police Chief Sveinung Sponheim said there's no indication whether Breivik had selected his targets or fired randomly during a shooting spree on Utoya.

Portions of the web manifesto linked to Breivik vowed revenge on those who had betrayed Europe.

"We, the free indigenous peoples of Europe, hereby declare a pre-emptive war on all cultural Marxist/multiculturalist elites of Western Europe. ... We know who you are, where you live and we are coming for you," the document said.

Police continue to examine the document.

Right-wing groups respond

Meanwhile, European security officials are keeping a close eye on web postings from people who claim they belong to a group called the new Knights Templar, which has been allegedly linked to Breivik.

Breivik and other individuals with right-wing views attended a London meeting of the group in 2002, officials told The Associated Press.

At the same time, other groups with far-right ideology have taken steps to separate themselves from Breivik.

The English Defence League, which opposes what it calls the spread of Islam, released a statement Sunday distancing themselves from the suspect.

Another anti-Islamist lobby group has also denounced the twin attacks in Norway and said they don't approve of the violence.

Stop Islamisation of Europe (SIOE) also told Reuters that they didn't allow Breivik to join their group because of suspected neo-Nazi links.

The group addressed the twin attacks in a web posting writing: "This murderer should be punished to the full extent of the law; any attempts to tar freedom fighters with his actions is deplorable."

Still, British Muslim officials have said that they are bolstering security at mosques around the U.K. in the wake of Friday's deadly attacks.

Mohammed Shafiq, the leader of the Ramadhan Foundation, one of Britain's largest Muslim groups, said he's been talking to European leaders and police about extra protection.

Breivik has confessed to the twin attacks but denied criminal responsibility for them, police said. He has been charged with terrorism and will be arraigned on Monday.

Though police have said they were looking into a second assailant, Breivik's lawyer said his client acted alone.

With files from the Associated Press

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Michelle in Ontario
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To '@GetReal'... Your lack of knowledge of World History is quite obvious. It is comments and thoughts such as yours that are a big part of the problem!


Katie
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He is not a Christian or a Nazi, he is just a crazy lone wolf who has caused untold heartache. Don't give this guy one more moment of fame.


Carl
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It doesn't matter what he said in his nutty manifesto. There is no point in trying to explain the inexplicable, or rationalize the irrational. This lunatic was not driven by religion, or by politics, or by racism, or by anything else except sheer, stark, raving madness. Sometimes people are insane, and sometimes that insanity manifests itself in violent ways. That's all. This guy's brain has gone so completely haywire that the only question it makes sense to ask is: how do we dispose of him?


Mel
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Religion is not the problem, extremist views based on false ideology is. Christianity speaks of good towards all, and a compassion for others. Tolerance and understanding is the essence of Christianity and other world religions including Islam. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Norway on this tragic day.


JPC near Regina
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This maniac represents the thin end of a very big wedge which shows that multiculturalism isn't working...either you're a Canadian first, or you're not a Canadian...


Andrew in Vancouver
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This whole thing is ridiculous. The right did not need Anders Behring Breivik's "help". Geert Wilders had just won a huge victory against phony hate crimes charges. Merkel, Sarkozy, and even David Cameron had all recently declared multiculturalism to be a complete failure. The ball for the right was already on a big roll. Anders Behring Breivik did absolutely nothing that could possibly help the cause. He did exactly what was needed by the left to reverse the gains and the trend being set by the right.


Davis
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Yes this is a tragedy but definitely the work of one discombobulated character cannot be equated to organized terror like that of Al Qaeda. The media tries to portray this as "even-handed" with a "Christian" as equal to the Muslim extremists and it can no way be done as such. This insults intelligence of the masses to have the media spinning this awful event to being equal to the terror via Islamic extremists.


Chris, Alberta
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If I turn on Fox News I see a lot of rhetoric that is similar to what I saw in that manifesto video. If I read comments from "right-wingers" here on CTV stories I see a lot of similar sentiments. There is a lot of self-interest and hatred being expounded by the so-called "Right" and it gets worse the further right you look. It is inevitable in my opinion that from the midst of these nasty people there will come a few to cause acts of murder and destruction. We have seen it before in OK City and we are seeing it again in Norway right now. Those who talk this nonsense are in-part to blame for spawning the violence. Not legally maybe - but certainly morally!


michelle macey
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I am so sorry for all the suffering of the victims and their loved ones. I pray for your comfort.


Patrick O.
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There is that work again when tragedy strikes down upon us, Religion. Every time a high profile horrific event takes place it all comes down to Religion. There are over 234 Religions, most similar to another but non speak of causing death! Only those who are committed to causing mayhem go beyond what their parish stand for and uses there congregation with manipulation and position of power to impose their own personal believes upon their followers. Most of the time it is the weak minded who follow. Religion is one word "POWER" the more followers you have the more power you also possess. But it all comes down to one word for these individuals who insist on causing pain "HATE".


dnate vancouver
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There is a great deal more important literature to read and the news posts this because of tragedy, greed and exploitation. Many posts address this tragedy with venom and fear. I get the message. There are madmen everywhere. But it is anger, hatred and vengeance which fuel the fires of fear. This tragedy was not a religious act it was pure insanity. The writing proves that.


rust on a muffler
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I am a middle of the road liberal. I am waiting for a political candidate to declare war (including violence, capital punishment, public execution, seizure of all properties and financial repercussions) against violent expression of opinion or acts against humanity. That person will get my unconditional support.


Chris Red Deer Alberta
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If it bleeds it leads. As the body count mounts, so will the media's desire to publish more photos of this monster and articles explaining his "manifesto". Our media will loudly proclaim that the public has a right to know what motivated him, but lets be real - it sells more ad space. These mass shooting will continue so long as our "responsible" media give insignificants like him a platform to espouse their garbage. If the focus was entirely on the young victims, this would stop. But it sells. I didn't see the media publish anything on about this guy until he killed 90 people and bought unlimited ad space. Disgusting.


Karene
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There's a "big" difference between 1 loan crack pot like Behring Breivik or Timothy McVeigh compared to Al Queda, Taliban, Extremist Islamist Muslims. You cannot equate the evil acts of single individuals with those of "organized" terror groups with satellites and tentacles like a giant octopus festering around the world. Nice try but anyone with commonsense can see that loan wolves do not compare nor should the media try to paint them in equal fashion as extremist like those that destroyed the World Trade Center on 911.


Steve of Calgary
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Ahhhhh the stuff movies are made of!! Will it be a movie of the week or a feature film... either or, somebody is going to make a buck because of this tragedy! One word, SAD!


David from Edmonton
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The Facebook page attributed to Breivik referred to him as "Christian".

Excuse me, but Bone Fide Christians do not commit mass murder of innocent people. This guy is totally bonkers and I wonder how many similar nutbars there are out there.

My heart goes out to the people of Norway. Decent people throughout the world mourn with you.


moo
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we all have given free will to choose.no one can kill or coerce ones agenda or idea into others. violence shouldnt be our option at any situation. i know some muslim people.i have to confess that i used to have many negative ideas about them before i knew them. years of meeting with them made me to realize that they are just like us. racism is irrelevant. we all are human ,black,asian,white doesnt matter who we are. honest peace is the answer to all problem we are facing.no one has right to kill another human-being


URU
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Perhaps ignorance is what drove him to this violent act. The Nazi teachings is still lingering in Europe after WWII. Have most of the European countries forgotten that they also suffered from the Nazis themselves so for them to practice this tradition is to place stupidity on their own people.


Gundula Baehre
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All fine and dandy that many extremist right-wing groups are now distancing themselves from the suspect (I wonder though, if the suspect had targeted Muslims instead of Swedish children at a youth camp, would these groups at least in private be applauding his terrorism). Also, if it is indeed true that some of the groups refused to allow the suspect to join because they suspected him of being a Neo-Nazi, well, they really should have reported him to the authorities (maybe the carnage could have been prevented then).


I am Norway=Hate
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Our willful ignorance and collective sheep mentality is responsible for all of this bloodshed. Hate is sweeping across Europe and the 'tolerant democracy' lie you all lapped up like thirsty puppies is drowning in the death of all those innocents murdered by a savage. There are special interest groups spending billions to suppress and distort and pervert truth by packaging and selling propaganda.I am so sad about the carnage one mans hate has created.


Rose in Calgary
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Yeah you're right Get Real, it's never the white guy's fault, it's always someone else to blame. The Chinese. The brown people. The Muslims. The Women. The Jews. The gays. Take responsibility for the hate in your community. This is what happens in Europe repeatedly every 50 years or so. Socio economic shifts causing difficult economic times and a significant portion of the white population begins a campaign of hate and tyranny and genocide; they look for a group to blame for all their problems because they are apparently to be immune from suffering and problems so someone must be scapegoated. If we want to prevent WWIII, wake up to the HATE IN YOUR OWN HEART & take responsibility for your own ignorance and life. Stop blaming everyone else for your problems. I offer my deepest condolences to the loved ones of all the lives cut down too soon.


Fred
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He went after the wrong people.


Dave in Newington
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I shudder to think what would befall this man if he had committed this crime in our fair land.....A full years probation followed by a generous government grant to tide him over while he writes his biography explaining how his childhood was the cause of all his problems after his mommy raised her voice to him......In all seriousness my thoughts and prayers go out to every last person who has lost a friend or relative to the barbaric actions of this piece of garbage......I sincerely hope very little time is spent on a trial as it will only serve as a platform for this barbarian to spout his sick and twisted ideals to the world.Better that he quietly spends the rest of his days in a solitary cell with no visitors until his end is finally met


Megan
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Did you every think that crazy right wing people dont have a specific colour, religion, ethnicity??Sorry but I just have to make a comment directed at "Get Real" the Islam Extremist is not to blame, every single religion has had a time throughout history where they exercise hatred in the name of what they believe! I mean look at the Crusaders they slaughtered innocent people in the name of what they believed! Extreme views that consist of innocent people being harmed are to blame, know matter which colour, ethnicity, or beliefs they may hold.This is a tragic event and no amount of explanation can justify why this happened!

Ha
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@Get Real Stings does in it ! To know he most likely shares your religion & race, but have to blame someone else, to feel alright.


Get Real
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Extremist has truly become the Cancer of the World!!! What the ISLAM EXTREMIST started is now catching on!!! Being so nice to the world and innocent people, thanks for the precious gift!!!


Jenna J.
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Insanity is always based in something. What a nut job.


robert kershaw
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i just like to say my heart goes out the parents of all the people that were killed in norway , its so sad .


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