Is anyone surprised that "Nazis" become "Liberals"? As if that's a huge ideological leap to make? LOL! How is this a surprise to anyone?
"Spectacularly" is overstating it. The Netherlands has had a couple of murders and some arguments over haircuts. We do that here in one neighborhood before the dew dries.
So heads of state are making pronouncements like these over haircuts? http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=3239511&#post3239511 Do some research into the reasons behind them and open your mind.