Comments on: LAT columnist: Jerusalem is ‘apartheid city’ in ‘apartheid’ country

By: Michael Weiz

Michael Weiz — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:50:57 +0000

You seem to have skimmed over the fact that Mugabe’s policies have been catastrophic for the Rhodesians (people of Zimbabwe, if you prefer). And his “land redistribution” seems to have involved theft on behalf of his cleptocracy, followed by complete neglect of the food-producing land, leading to mass -starvation.

By: Michael Weiz

Michael Weiz — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:20:07 +0000

I don’t see faith, I see bullying and threats, backed by a machine that specialises in targetting individuals and silencing them. It’s worked for a long, long time, deliberately acting to create Jew-hatred (not really, but managing to carry it off as if that was what you were doing) and then punishing it.

By: Shmuel

Shmuel — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:40:15 +0000

Academics like Amiel Vardi (the prof. shown telling off a soldier) are few and far between – and should be supported in every way. The vast majority of Israeli academics either actively support Israeli violations of human rights and international law to one degree or another, or refrain from speaking out and taking action against them. They feel that they are a part of the “enlightened world”; good-hearted souls caught in a tough situation. Treating such people as respectable members of the international community simply reinforces these beliefs. Challenge them. Shake them up. Convince them that everything is not ok, that it’s not all the fault of the post-67 settlers, or the Palestinians, or Hamas or anti-Semitic bleeding hearts. Hopefully, cracks will begin to appear in their denial.

By: Shingo

Shingo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:27:21 +0000

You’re wrong Richard,

People are motivated by fear and by self interest. Israel is a prime example. If compassion were of any relevance to Israel, there woudl be a Palestinian State. If reason were of any relevance to Israel, Israel would have accepted the Arab peace initiative long ago.

By: Shingo

Shingo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:23:45 +0000

“This will allow me to buy these great companies at a discount and make some real money. ”

If such a boycott were to take place, these companies would cease to exist.

By: Shingo

Shingo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:22:25 +0000

If left wingers were all uniformly anti Israeli, the popu;ation of Israel would be less than half what it is now. Every time an Israeli voice speaks out, along comes a Zealot like yourself, that dismises them as far left and anti Semitic.

“He is well known for his anti Israel rants.”

What does that mean Julian? That his name is on some secret “enemy of the state” register?

By: Shingo

Shingo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:17:25 +0000

Ricahrd is a vigilant poster here and provides food for thought, though his efforts to portray moderation usually fall falt, as they are betrayed by his bias.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:17:43 +0000

Nice summary. OTH, imagine the VP taking over, or Pelosi. I wish we could catapult
Nader or Paul into the White House. Kuncinich?

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:54:27 +0000

“If you cannot agree on this it is almost worthless to move let alone start a movement.”
I’m joining one movement – regarding health care; am part of another, regarding Palestine; am interested and getting more involved in others.

“I want you to remember this post if you see Obama’s program adopted.”
Oh, I will! The events of the next year or so are going to be important.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:39:23 +0000

“focus the conversation to his advantage.”
“The reader gets the feeling that there is much opposition to what is being said and more readily reaches the “conclusion” that the issue is “controversial.”

Interesting observation, as are the conclusions. Thanks.