Total number of comments: 912 (since 2011-04-08 15:07:32)
“Please do not ban these nakba denial comments here. They are extremely instructive about the lengths that the Israelis will go to deny the obvious. The parallel to holocaust denial is something that we should all see — it is telling us something about what is going on in the minds of Israel’s defenders. I realize it is a difficult call but for now let them come out and spew their hatred for all of us to observe. It is revealing something that needs to be revealed.” “If you decide to ban X for inserting Zionism into every thread, whatever the topic, then please do so. But you will also be enhancing the quality of posts here in general if you do so.” Dr. Jacakll & Hide.
So what if you're a Syrian man, woman or child? Will the tainted UN body look at the house of S or the democratic rulers of Q for answers?
Time for IAEA/UN reform is long overdue. Being tentacles of the western world doesn't necessarily mean the outreach is unbiased, just or democratically justified.
@ Phil,
The truth doesn't care about age, intellect or charm, it's the naked lies she's after.
@ Taxi,
off topic:
Q: ...unlike Samantha whose politics is in alignment with her inner Dersh.
R: Thanks for a good laugh. Appreciated.
@ seafoid,
2nd and 3rd generation of 'h' survivors.
It seems Phil has some kind of formula as to how one's supposed to deal with 'h' trauma. (b1 + b2) × h/2, if memory serves well [b = barbarians and h = holocaust].
@ Obsidian,
Q: Mmm..why not go to Derry and ask someone there?
R: One should travel to Goa to find answers to those questions...
Dearest Kate,
off topic:
I'm sorry to hear of the untimely loss of your dad at the tender age of 4. I was 21 when I was told that my father wasn't my real father and to this day, I still feel the resonance of those words ring around my heart today. Given the fact that I was an adult at that time, it isn't that difficult to imagine the impact it must have had on you. One can't compare pain and suffering on an equal and balanced scale of human suffering, but I'm sure the impact of his passing away must have been quite devastating.
But look at it like this: if you'd be my daughter, I'd be a very proud man.
:[]: <- hug
You are justice's oxygen and thus evil's enemy. For what's worth, I'm on your team and I've got your back.
Shalom.
Dearest Kate,
I find your contributions to this web site one of the most depressing aspects of Monodweiss. Every single time when I dig through your comprehensive list of facts, as they can be found in way too many transcripts, I'm overwhelmed by this feeling of immense sadness. I don't know whether it's hopelessness, frustration or a combination of both [and other elements I'm not even aware of], but regardless, I've got to laud your unbiased pursuit of the truth [as many of us might not even be willing to see it or even admit to].
Do you think Monoweiss will have time to reflect upon the following:
Saturday marks the 46th anniversary of the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty
When will we finally honor our valiant men?
I'm no fan of Bibi whatsoever, but I don't think it's fair to dump the 1-2-3-no-state thing firmly in his lap. If I'm honest and look back, I've got to admit that the 'final solution' never implemented a mufti-cultural country [as is demanded everywhere else, but in the Apartheid State].
History will be a silent witness, but its presence can always be heard in between the pages of time, if one's wiling to ignore the screams of holocaust and antisemitism.
"We came to this country which was already populated by Arabs, and we are establishing a Hebrew, that is a Jewish state here. In considerable areas of the country we bought lands from the Arabs. Jewish villages were built in the place of Arab villages. You do not even know the names of these Arab villages, and I do not blame you, because these geography books no longer exist; not only do the books not exist, the Arab villages are not there either. Nahalal arose in the place of Mahalul, Gevat — in the place of Jibta, Sarid — in the place of Haneifs and Kefar Yehoshua — in the place of Tell Shaman. There is no one place built in this country that did not have a former Arab population. " - Moshe Dayan [Edward W. Said].
@ joer,
off topic:
Q: ... although I must say I sometimes encounter people who would have functioned well in a Nazi society.
R: What classifies you as an expert on German National Socialism?
FWIW - Famous Jewish actors and actresses. Just a handful.
@ shachalnur,
The next time around pay a little more attention to the credits of NCIS, 2 1/2 men. TBBT, Frasier etc. You'll be amazed how well we do/did.
@ Annie Robbins,
In the wider scheme of things "South African bodies call for Israel to be excluded from diamond processing over ‘war crimes’" might be of interest.
@ DavidK,
off topic:
I think Lewis Black explained it quite well in his The Bible Jews & Christians rant.
Which makes you wonder why the Apartheid State is so immensely popular around the globe.
Israel one of world’s most unpopular countries and it’s getting worse: BBC survey. Must be many antisemites worldiwde fueling that unpopular notion.
"A wise man doesn't need a mirror, for his moral reflections will always be his guiding compass." - D.R.
... and let us not forget how the world treats pfc Manning... All the war criminals walk around like they are truly free men (give or take a bodyguard or two) with blood still dripping from their soft, scruffy fingertips, and we allow the hunting down of men who speak the truth. Yes, this world is indeed full of surprises...
Airline Kicks 100
JewishStudents Off Plane For Not Putting Away Phones.It didn't happen on the far-left of the plane...
@ mondonut,
Q: Now why in the world would any security person have suspicions about a tense, enraged, fist clenching teenager covered in sweat and on the edge of losing control?
R: The same way I'm suspicious when confronted with keyboard-hammering, truth-twisting auto-bots that think they're in control?
Q: ... very progressive Christians ...
R: In my book of 'revelations,' religion is the 'anti-christ' of progressiveness.
Q: A lot of politicians will be marching up Fifth Avenue.
R: Cheered on by Fifth column marchers who're expanding the lot's revenue...
News is what you want it to be.
Brought to you by 'Modérateurs Sans Frontières.'
@ Annie Robbins,
Q: Many people think that they can do nothing, that their governments control the policy and they can do nothing to end the siege on Gaza.
R: Although being a [generally] very positively spirited person myself, when it comes to Palestine/Gaza/WB/OT in general, I have to admit that, over the years, I've grown/become rather skeptical wrt 'us', the people's power to stop the Apartheid State in committing its heinous crimes against the oppressed, indigenous population.
Is this the reason why we can't have it both ways? Danish prophet jokes are cool, but not when it's about our tribe?
Annie, do you know why certain MW members are shielded from verifiable facts that prove their blatant hypocrisy [email me so I can prove it, please]?
In North Korea all the news that's presented to the outside world comes with a stamp of approval of the 'Great Leader.' Having thought about it, what's the difference between Kim's policies and Mondoweiss'?
When you can kill 34 US sailors, wound 171, kill 4 UN members and a handful of other US/UK citizens without impunity or repercussions, why would this single 'Turkish' victim make any difference?
When will Mondoweiss set an example and honor the [fallen] men of the USS Liberty or is that another 'verboten' and 'self-censored' area?
@ Mondonut,
"Jaffa fisherman Atar Zeinab, 80, says that as a teenager during the final months of fighting in 1948 he helped to collect the Arab dead in the area south of Jaffa and bring them for hasty burial in the cemetery, the area's main graveyard.
"I carried to the cemetery 60 bodies during a period of three or four months," he told AFP. "We used to find the people in the street and most of the time we didn't know who they were."
He said that the danger of being hit by flying bullets or grenade fragments was such that bodies were dumped one on top of the other in existing family crypts in the cemetery, contrary to Muslim custom.
"We carried them early in the morning or in the night," he added. "We put women, children and men in the same place... nobody prayed for these people."
@ ToivoS,
Q: The reactions are revealing.
R: What do they reveal?
@ Dutch,
Done. 7000 more needed.
Q: Look at how Germany rebuilt Frankfort, Bresden and Cologne.
R: Frankfurt, Dresden and Köln.
Never mind who really ran Germany after WWII [and is still present in that country today].
History has become a fool's merry-go-round without exit ramps and those flogging their dead horses to life want all non-semites to applaud that lost race.
The above doesn't make any sense?
Let it sink in for a minute...
@ jo[h]n s,
Explain those opposite aspects of [Israeli] life to Rachel Corrie, Tom Hurndall, James Miller and $101,666.66 [for those who love 6s that much]. The tide is against you, but hey, keep paddling down the river of Babylon and see where it gets you.
If the place was found empty and desolated [as we are told by certain sides again and again], it can't have a history, besides finding a handful of animal bones, right?
When I talked to [surviving] Vets/Marines about their days back in Lebanon, I noticed this [almost] universal contempt they felt for the needlessly provoking and unprofessional conduct of IDF forces. It seems very little has changed since then.
My personal 'sea change' happened back in the early '80s, when I saw footage of IDFers trying to break the arms of Palestinians with rocks [and couldn't believe my eyes]. That unruly tempest still crawls through the woodwork in the back of my mind no matter how much I try to erase those images.
Ever since then, that feeble rock tumblin' down the slippery slopes of my moral fiber, has had no time to gather any moss.
To this day I still wonder why so many self-proclaimed 'liberals' did not see the same images I stumbled upon over the past 2 decades or remained that quite/silent after witnessing the same things I did.
At times it's difficult to watch the self destructive behavior of something you used to love, that's for sure.
totally off topic: a tribute to Yara Abbas. May the world be blessed with more women like Yara and Annie.
One's almost tempted to forget Human Rights Violations During Operation Pillar Of Defense [.PDF format] the way MSM jumped this 'shark' without anyone noticing it.
@ hopmi,
Inhuman Brutality Becomes a Four Letter Word: GAZA.
@ hopmi,
Faces of some of the deceased military men and women you [seem to] despise.
"When you're drowning, don't expect the sinking ship to be of any help." - D.R.
@ hopmi,
Your disrespect for US military personnel and their sacrifices is one thing, but it would be nice if one day you'll learn how much damage you do to the way Judaism is perceived, simply because of members like yourself [who can't seem to get through the day without uttering 'antisemitism' at least once]. Unfortunately you believe you're actions/words protect the Jewish cause, while in reality they're the 'rot' that will destroy it from within.
But I've been preaching to this crowd for over 2 decades now and there isn't a single insult I haven't heard or act I've been accused of. Blame me, but never yourself. I can live with that.
So many lines and not one single word addressing Pamela's article. See, I can do that too. It ain't that difficult.
GTR5
First, and foremost, there's this attempt to keep stuff like The Staggering Cost of Israel to Americans hidden in the shadows erected by accusations of 'anti-semitism' and the untouchable 'holocaust.'
Even Mondoweiss chooses to moderate every single word before it reaches the 'outside world,' so what example are we setting here in doing so?
@ Annie Robbins,
Team work relies on people and individuals alike.
note to editor:
But he
endingended up giving most of the money to his wife...Q: ‘intolerance alienating the Jewish community’
R: The number of people who've been vocal about the disproportionate Apartheid Regime's actions and been alienated by said Regime, is simply staggering [Mr. Hawking, anyone?]. The book will be folded any day soon now and its pages turn to dust. Zionism is Judaism's only enemy.
@ Blownaway,
Q: ... vested interest ...
R: What I've observed over the past decades is that it is a genuine reaction, fueled by whatever happened in the past and prolonged by present day myths and fables [although some shards of truths are also intertwined with that rich folklore]. In that sense, to some, Israel is indeed the 'holy' land and will be defended regardless the moral ramifications of doing so. It's quite difficult to be able to not condemn something you're condemning, but some people do pull it off.
Man up, buddy. Kathleen has the balls to ask you questions you've never been asked before. I [for 1], applaud her line of questioning, and your answers make me want to join Peris [clownzzzzz].
What's Wolfie really about?
"We sent haunted clowns down 'em Pali tunnels..., about this size..." - Berry
'Who the hell arranged for me to have to listen to this clown!' - Kerry
'1034 clowns, 1035 clownz 1036 clownzzzzz...' - Perry
And then there are those who can't stand the idea of Uncle Sam not being a globo pimp. That darn promised land thingie again...
"My granddad [to my left and your/you're right], dreams about these humongous Subway sandwiches ..., but he has tunnel vision, you know...?"
@ ritzl,
Q: Zionism corrupts everything it touches.
R: Imho, zionism is judaism's only enemy. A rot from within that indeed fosters destruction and termination of whatever good may be associated with 'Jewishness.'
@ editor,
'I would definetly check
outthem out."@ Annie Robbins,
In some countries you'll be assigned a 'minder.' This person is there to ensure you'll see the 'right' thing and nobody will tell you anything about the nonexistent 'wrong' thing. I don't worry [or am not concerned] about zionists, because they are pretty much straightforward and easy to spot [mostly miles away].
No, it's those [Jewish] minders who pretend to be against the Apartheid Regime and [occasionally] utter [some] words that might be perceived as 'rebellious' and 'anti' this or that, but who actually care very much about the Apartheid Regime and will not hesitate to defend it and stab anyone in the back that becomes too vocal [in their eyes/mind], if they have to. I know what Dershowitz's all about, because, again, he's a very predictable person. It's those dual-moralists, I'm worried about.
Anyone who has the courage to think outside of the box and take discussions to the next [higher] level has my admiration and love.
@ straighline,
The link you posted is dead. Was 'JFK’s Letter to Eshkol About Dimona' what you were referring to?
If only we could find out who likes to shoot people in the head...
@ Les,
Off topic.
Be careful , Les. Tread very lightly now, because the law might put you in the dock together with the widow of a man who died back in 2001.
Not mentioned in the article is the fact that the court's ruling is intended to 'deter future musings along similar lines.'
Q: ... because I have a limited permit.
R: But you have unlimited love. Use that force to beat the Apartheid beast.
Israeli panel: Palestinian boy ‘killed’ by IDF at start of intifada did not actually die. Warning: graphic images!!
Thirteen years after an exchange of fire in Gaza appeared to have resulted in the death of a Palestinian boy at the start of the second intifada, an Israeli investigative panel has found “there are many indications” that Mohammed al-Dura and his father, Jamal, “were never hit by gunfire” – neither Israeli nor Palestinian – after all.
The national panel of inquiry further claims that contrary to the famed report carried by the France 2 television network on the day of the incident, September 30, 2000, 12-year-old Mohammed al-Dura appears to be alive at the end of the complete footage captured of the event.
The investigative panel was commissioned by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya’alon in September 2012, and was headed by Yossi Kuperwasser, former director general of Israel’s Ministry of Strategic Affairs. It included representatives of the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and the Israel Police, as well as outside experts.
The probe focused primarily on the France 2 report about al-Dura’s death and the events that followed. The report, which was presented by journalist Charles Enderlin, alleged that the boy was killed by bullets fired by Israel Defense Forces troops.
The committee found that the evidence in the television station’s possession did not support the claim that al-Dura died as a result of IDF gunfire. It added that the report falsely created the impression that the channel had solid proof that Israeli soldiers were responsible for the boy’s death.
“Contrary to the claim that the boy was dead, the committee’s review of the raw footage indicates that at the end of the video – the part that was not broadcast – the boy appears to be alive,” the inquiry stated. “The probe has found that there is no evidence to support the claims that the father, Jamal, or the boy Mohammed, were shot. Furthermore, the video does not show Jamal being seriously wounded.”
“On the other hand, many signs indicate that the two were never hit by the bullets,” the panel added in its conclusion.
The inquiry casts doubt on the possibility that the bullet holes left on a wall under which the boy and his father sought shelter were caused by gunfire that came from a nearby IDF post, as was suggested in the France 2 report.
The committee stressed that “many question marks surround almost every aspect of the report,” further hinting that a boy named Mohammed al-Dura may have never existed.
The committee, which submitted its report for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s review on Sunday, charges France 2 and the reporter, Enderlin, with “harming Israel’s international standing and igniting the flames of terror and hatred.”
“Since it aired, the France 2 report about Israel’s actions has served as inspiration and justification for terror, anti-Semitism and the Israel’s de-legitimization,” the panel said.
An entire chapter within the inquiry report criticizes the media and offers conclusions that should be employed by journalists, even though no reporters were part of the committee. The panel asserted that the incident and its coverage highlight the need for “media outlets to abide by the strictest professional and ethical standards while reporting on asymmetrical conflicts.”
The photos of the Duras, father and son, taking cover behind a barrel during an exchange of gunfire between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants, near the Netzarim junction in the Gaza Strip, remains one of the most enduring images of the second intifada.
Israel initially apologized for the boy’s death but issued a retraction when subsequent investigations indicated the boy was most likely killed by Palestinian fire.
In a February 2005 hearing in Paris, French Web site owner Phillipe Karsenty claimed France 2 had staged the incident, claiming the footage showed the boy still moving his arm, even though the cameraman had said he was dead. He provided a report from a French ballistics expert indicating the shots fired past the al-Duras came from the Palestinian position, and he pointed out that several scenes before the al-Dura incident appeared staged.
The judge agreed in that hearing that some scenes did not seem genuine.
However, Enderlin said that the images were no different from the clashes he had witnessed repeatedly. The prosecution stated that a dead Palestinian boy had been buried after the Netzarim junction incident, and that Jamal al-Dura consented to DNA tests that could prove the boy was his son.
LINK.
Sorry, didn't know where to put this.
"Two widely supported bills would expand sanctions beyond financial and energy sectors, and urge support for Israel in any confrontation with Tehran." LINK
@ Ecru,
How to spot a 'liberal zionist' in a car.
Blinker to the left, when time to move, turn to the right.
For the slightest moment ever, I thought it was a picture of one of Tootsie's scenes [1982] that had landed on the floor of the editing board.
One way streets never like highways.
@ giladg,
Q: Nothing could be further from the truth.
R: As you're all the way out there, what does the truth look like from that great a distance?
@ Annie Robbins,
side note: I must indeed compliment you on digging up all those stories that fly below the radar [or are kept there]. Deprived of sufficient time myself, I laud you for all the effort you put into keeping me informed.
I know I'm a big, scary looking guy, but would you allow me to give you a little hug?
:[]:
D.
@ Walid,
Your words are ... your words... On behalf of all he dead, can you back up your claims with facts/links?
I've only seen images on my computer screen, so I don't know the full extend of the Apartheid Regime's onslaught on Lebanon's territory or the devastating [and relentless] bombardment of infrastructure and civilians alike.
OK, well, this means I'll have to step back, munch through some humble pie and readjust my train of thoughts.
Kudos to those who decided to prove me wrong. My admiration just went up a notch and I'll have no option but to give credit where credit's due.
Although not a culinary expert myself, I do appreciate cooking and the aroma of good food [salads en vegetables in my case].
Gordon R.? Nah.
Anthony B.? Nah.
I found Heston Blumenthal to be the most inspiring of the lot and after watching his shows understand why he [or his restaurant] has 3 Michelin stars.
In Japan they have a beautiful phrase: koto dama
As Japan doesn't believe in a single entity, they have spirits for everything. Need a lucky spirit? Put your power-ball ticket in your outhouse [no s***].
" By coincidence, Bourdain’s scheduled trip happened to coincide with the 34 day conflict between Hezbollah and the Israeli military."
A 'conflict?'
Are you serious?
Where you on A.J Cristol's writing team when he penned his 'USS Liberty Incident' BS?
The IDF went into Lebanon [illegally] when they got their arrogant asses handed back to them. Talk to some marines who served in Lebanon in the early '80s to find out how beloved the IDF really was.
Why do you deliberately make it sound like Hezbollah triggered all this?
Self-censored thoughts
Hmmmm, I guess this will be the next reply to be 'moderated' and never see the light of day.Visa Waiver Program - the 37 countries.
side note: obviously the UK has lost all her colonies.
Q: "... there must also be a trigger. "
R: Yah. I still wonder whether the IDF stormtroopers single-handily strangled or garotted 8 Turkish and 1 American activist/s. The verdict's still out on that one.
Needless to say that 'international waters' are labeled as such for a very good [legal] reason.
But hey, what's Israel got to fear after the Apartheid state got away with having caused 'an accident' after the Apartheid State attacked the USS Liberty for hours on end, in -you guessed that right- 'international waters' ?
"Wow! You're snorting $500 worth of coke every day. I think you've got a problem"
"A problem? A problem?! Man, look @ Charlie over there. He's doing at least $2K a day!"
Dersh on SNL.
... and a 'star' was born...
@ annie robbins,
For years and years I tried to warn my bros and sis about the imminent dangers of their auto-defend mechanisms [with regard to Israel], until I realized that Judaism's only and real enemy is zionism itself.
This rot will destroy everything it is supposed to stand for, believing it's dong the 'right' thing.
Now I'm leaning back [in my comfy chair] and watch this train wreck veer off its track into the abyss, and my howls are dying down with it.
A very sad notion...
Totally off topic:
Q: Maybe it was one very courageous editor that is nearing retirement and wants to do the right thing as he leaves.
R: Like in 'a woman wouldn't be up to it?'
When [and why] nonviolent adds are 'biased,' 'misleading', 'fundamentally anti-israel' and of course... ... 'anti-semetic.'
"The truth should burn in hell" - Babe Foxman
Just a thought: would Mondoweiss lead by example and one day become Roth, Weiss and Azraq (أزرق)?
As of 18:00hrs. [Saturday, 11 May, 2013 - JST] 158 more signatures needed.
"Exposing and overcoming pro-Israel power over information in the US about Israel-Palestine may, I believe, be the most important activity that those seeking justice and peace in the Middle East can undertake." - Allison Weir.
The house will be brought down one brick at a time. If hasbara central pays attention, they should notice the significant rise in people, all around the globe, who've had it with the Apartheid regime.
South Africa took ages, but in the end, people's actions spoke louder than politicians' woeful neglect of blatant and racist policies and the okaying of brutal police/military crimes.
In this case pride is indeed masking one's own faults.
"When's it gonna be a good time to be me?"
@ seafoid,
Q: And the usual bot character smear of anyone they don’t like is going to look very unsporting when the target is confined to a wheelchair.
R: The Apartheid Regime has proven not to be taken aback by wheelchairs in the past.
@ miriam
Q: ... jumping on the mindless boycott Israel bandwagon.
R: "When on a wagon, refrain from sitting backwards and steer the wheels along the curves, not over them." - Sun Tzu - The Art of War.
@ ToivoSS,
off topic
Q: It was a much more practical deity than that ridiculous desert sky god imported by the Jews and Christians.
R: You mean that deity that pretends to be a liberal but likes to ban people?
@ miriam6,
Q: I would imagine every Israeli citizen would be mortified and sickened to think ANYONE might presume they share values with America and it’s utterly barbaric treatment of political prisoners at the notorious Guantanamo Naval Base.
R: Is that why y'all use that crappy US gear
in training,Palestinian kid target practicing,Iran bashing, cuz its for free?"I want all handguns banned in NY..., except for my bodyguards..." - Mayor Bloomberg [I made that up, so, no link].
Politicians' words are meaningless [no matter where you live]. Their political acts tell a tale of reality no sugarcoated soundbites will ever manage to pass off as icing on a non-existing cake [Yeah, I made that up 2].
So, now the founders of google will be deemed 'self-hating?' [link]
@ Annie Robbins,
Q: quote marks are generally only used when you’re quoting someone.
R: Don't be too harsh on hasbara central now, dear, they've had to go into overdrive after violating international law for the zillions' time ... [I would have added 'they're only human,' but based on the verifiable evidence, I simply can't].
Israeli Foreign Minister Zeev Elkin is hereby invited to join the next round of World Series of Poker, so we'll be able to study his face.
@ Annie Robbins,
Q: i think there’s pressure to get the US to commit to a no fly zone.
R: There must be logic behind this 'madness' and although everyone [including myself] has to second guess as to what the real goal of these incursions is, the fact that international laws have been broken [repeatedly] without the 'concerned world community' blinking an eye, turns western 'morality' into a rapidly decomposing farce. France supporting the terrorists in Syria, whilst bombing them in Mali? Hypocrites. All of them.
When will the 'world community' notice the persistent violation of international law by the Apartheid regime?
@ Annie Robbins,
You can't 'photoshop' video.
You can 'photoshop' images.
As video runs at a speed of in between [NTSC/PAL DV Widescreen] 23,97 to [HDTV 1080] 29,97 frames [images] per second you either use green or blue backgrounds to alter the scene to your liking, in, for example Adobe After Effects.
It is possible to use a still of [say] an overflight of a volcano [one single frame] and alter it [again in After Effects] to make it look like the volcano's actually belching out ash/steam and 'we' are moving/flying over it.
Personally I'm inclined to think along the line/s of the recent [successful] actions of the regular Syrian Army and the fact that the 'international community' looks rather ridiculous, killing 'terrorists' in Mali, Afghanistan and everywhere else, but boldly supports them when they're on 'our' side.
@ ivri,
Q: (including the globally unpalatable aspect of Israel being seen as an aggressor in attacking Iran)
R: ... O_O ...
I dunno what planet you live on, but on the rock I hold on to [and as you can read on this comment section] the real rest of the world has had it with Israel and all the negativity [being very PC here] it stands for. Time to move to Florida.
@Annie Robbins,
I'll be 55 this June, Annie.
As to peaks, it's my understanding that it's all 'downhill' [physically] after leaving the teenager behind and morph into an 'adult.'
Morally/philosophically there's no end to growth whatsoever, unless one gets stuck in a tribal/group/sect rut, of course.
But thank you for keeping a watchful eye on those exposed to the brutishness of the Apartheid Regime.
Annie Robbins,
Q: 30-year-old Mohammad Saba’aneh-- his talent, his youth,
R: a bit of a nonsensical side note - when you're a teenager [or in your twenties for that matter]over 30 is regarded as being 'old.'
Fortunately, no matter how much time passes, my shadow doesn't grow a day older...
As to solving these kinds of problems, may I suggest that you use one of the Jewish Voices For Peace's templates [sign petitions/send emails/letters to congress critters/be on the phone/demonstrate/redirect flows of money/etc.]?
Q: ... American gambling tycoon and dual loyalty political megadonor, Sheldon Adelson
R: Which begs the question; 'Should a guy who places such utterly wrong political bets actually be allowed to run casinos?'
There's way too much 'Israel' connected to the Boston bombing to feel comfortable, sit back and let it all be.
Israeli Doctors Are Treating Boston Bombing Suspect ... , because all those US docs having spent time in the ToO in Iraq and Afghanistan patching up GIs don't know JS about the horrors of war.
Israel Hi-Tech Firm Helped Capture Boston Bomber Terrorists.
Israeli police head to US to aid in Boston Marathon bombing investigation.
Personal:
A long, long time ago I was involved in a motorcycle accident in which a friend of mine lost his [right] leg [above the knee]. When I saw certain pictures/videos of the aftermath of the Boston bombing, I couldn't believe my eyes [LINK], because I'll never forget the amount of blood I was drenched in or the spooky whiteness of my buddy's face. Later I was told that if I hadn't done what I did do, my friend would've been dead [bled out] in a minute or so.
I'll never know why I survived that crash without as much as a scratch [but that has nothing to do with the topic at hand]. Nevertheless, blood is this dark-red liquid, no matter where it is spelt.
@ yonah fredman,
The term chemical weapon is applied to any toxic chemical or its precursor that can cause death, injury, temporary incapacitation or sensory irritation through its chemical action. Munitions or other delivery devices designed to deliver chemical weapons, whether filled or unfilled, are also considered weapons themselves. LINK.
So, yes, even those teargas canisters are chemical weapons containers.
Nice try, but try again.
Or you could ask Wolf Blitzer and also listen to Norm...
@ Kathleen
Q: Should he have been a peace processor?
R: Israel and Peace is like trying to mix oil with water. It'll take for ever and never work.
@ lysias,
Everything's fishy in an around a[ny] ToO, but perhaps this site, Brown Moses Blog, helps in shedding [some] light on it. The man is rather vigorous in providing ample evidence one way or another.
No soldiers here?
Q: No one’s denying that this was an act of civil disobedience and that military forces depend on discipline and uniform enforcement for morale and order.
R: Manning did what a soldier's supposed to do.
The Constitution states (Article VI):
This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.
Here is article 3, the common article, to the Geneva Conventions, a duly ratified treaty made under the authority of the United States:
Article 3
In the case of armed conflict not of an international character occurring in the territory of one of the High Contracting Parties, each party to the conflict shall be bound to apply, as a minimum, the following provisions:
1.Persons taking no active part in the hostilities, including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention, or any other cause, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, colour, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or any other similar criteria.
To this end the following acts are and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever with respect to the above-mentioned persons:
(a) Violence to life and person, in particular murder of all kinds, mutilation, cruel treatment and torture;
(b) Taking of hostages;
(c) Outrages upon personal dignity, in particular, humiliating and degrading treatment;
(d) The passing of sentences and the carrying out of executions without previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court affording all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples.
1.The wounded and sick shall be collected and cared for.
An impartial humanitarian body, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, may offer its services to the Parties to the conflict.
The Parties to the conflict should further endeavor to bring into force, by means of special agreements, all or part of the other provisions of the present Convention.
The application of the preceding provisions shall not affect the legal status of the Parties to the conflict.
Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions is straightforward and clear. Under Article VI of the Constitution, it forms part of the supreme law of the land.
You personally will be held responsible for all of your actions, in all countries, at all times and places, for the rest of your life. "I was only following orders" is not a defense.
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The fact that Manning went to the NYT en WaPo first, but got sided and then went on to go to Wikileaks says a lot about the attitude of these Newshounds.
@ Citizen,
Q: ...that our campuses are not exactly fountains of awareness, and knowledge about anything in the Middle East.
R: Very true. However, in all honesty, I have to admit that the Jewish part of my email inbox is way more organized/efficient than the Arab side could ever dream of [being]. Look at what those powerhouses of democracy [Qatar/Saudi Arabia] are actively doing to enhance and defend the Palestinians plight... What? They're too busy in Syria right now?
I'm convinced that zionism will ultimately be/come Israel's undoing, but credit's due where credit's due, zionists are incredibly well organized.
Without anti-semitism, Abe would lose his $45K a month job..., and really have to start working for a living...
Q: ...expressing their concern that the negative characterization will badly affect the Jewish state's image among viewers...
R: Once they realize that most of the world's view is based upon Israel's Apartheid regime as can be seen everywhere, but on the idiot box, they'll figure out what to do next.
@ Annie Robbins,
I'm against moderation, but would like to express my appreciation for the time you put into reading all messages/replies [and if you're not alone in doing that, that/those other person/s as well].
May something good come your way/s.
@ Donald,
Is Israel a state according to the fine print of international law?
No, she isn't. The GA passed a resolution, but Israel's in fact a never finalized League of Nations' proposal that has never been ratified by the entire world community. Furthermore, who or what gave this LoN the right to partition anything at all to begin with? Did anyone ask the locals?
Based upon the facts, as they have been so clearly visible over the past few decades, Israel does not want a 2ss. Words are wingless dodos when it comes to the reality of what Israel does, as an entity, on a daily basis.
The fact that most of what she does doesn't trigger a response from the overarching 'world community [aka CWW - Concerned Western World]' doesn't mean the committed crimes are less heinous.
Where does anyone see that 2nd state in these pictures
Q: Tragic.
R: Under normal circumstances I Would fully agree with that sentiment, but given what has been going on over the past 6 or 7 years, this 'act' will only help in accelerating the disengagement of the rest of the world's 'guilt' from this apartheid monster and reinstate the actuality of Israel's real and lifetime actions.
My primary concern is not why 'they' hate 'US,' but with all those people who tell me that they've lost all sympathy they felt towards present day Israel they had based upon the horrors of the holocaust. The cross section of foreigners here in Kagoshima does in no way represent an entire worldview, but it functions rather well as an semi-crude thermometer of global sentiments. Those sentiments have turned utter negative when it comes to both the US and Israeli governments' internal as well as external policies. I think a real friend should warn his friend/s to stop his/their self destructive course of action and not sit on his/her hands and watch the train derail and run off of that proverbial cliff. But hey, I'm just anti-Israel, you know...
Rubber bullets?
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Never again?
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