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He might very well be right - but he hasn't considered how this might mean catastrophe for the very community he praises...
'Christian hatred' is not the only part of it - but it most certainly is a part of it. Whether it is formed on the basis of Christianity's 'antisemitic' past is debatable - but it is most certainly a part of it...
Jewish history bears out Cook's analysis - extremism has long been the default position...
"Zionism came out of the real condition of Jews in Europe in the late 19th and 20th centuries."
I agree with most of a very good essay, but I have to take exception with this. I don't think there's enough to suggest this was the main reason- even if it mainstream history holds this up as a given. I don't...
I, once about two years ago now, sent a letter to President Obama via the White House website. I wrote something along the lines of suggesting that the American people would back him if he were to stand up to the Israel Lobby - that he could change the world, even 'save' the world, blah blah blah. I clicked the box(in the affirmative) that asked if I would like a call back to my comment from the White House. I left my number.
Anway, about 1/2 hour to 3/4 of an hour later I get a phone call. Long distance - and not a number or area code I'm familiar with (and I'm familiar with a few, with family in Europe and friends in the U.S) . So I'm shitting my pants, really. I really didn't expect this. So I wait a few minutes, summon up the nerve and call back the number. Well it rang and rang, without any answering machine(or answer).
I looked up the area code on the web and it turned out it was from California. And a quote "very wealthy and affluent" area in Southern California, I can't remember which( though it did say, I've since forgotten).
Maybe it was telemarketers, but I don't think so...
Wow - clever fellow that Romney...
Yours(Rusty Pipes) and seafoid's comments are very prescient and could also be describing the Canadian equivalent of Newsweek here in Canada - 'Macleans'. IN the last few years the cover stories would make Netanyahu very proud - not to mention the Zionist rubbish inside. ..
I would imagine that Maclean's is also owned by a Zionist linked corporation('Zio-Corp', as I like to call it)...
If he does - and I doubt that - he won't for long after, I could almost guarantee...
Because the AP put that story out there to make the claim that Jews produced this movie look like an antisemitic 'canard'...trying to 'blame the Jews'(again)...Mondoweiss has already provided one link to this possiblity by showing the link between this 'Coptic' Christian and Zionist Islamophobes. Possibly...
I'm not sure if it had any religious insults - it likely did(I haven't seen it) - but for me, I'm quite comfortable lumping 'these kinds of films together' - they are made with the idea being to disgrace -through falsehoods and exaggerations - the Muslim religion. And it's being done by Zionist extremists -you know the ones, those who claim that God gave Palestine to the Jews, and that gentiles aren't worth the toenail on a a Jew(to paraphrase) - and other similar rubbish. Both of these films follow a similar M.O. Except maybe -maybe - this recent one was directed by a 'Coptic Christian'(whatever that is), one who really needed the money apparently after recently being released from prison....go figure..but that might explain the poor quality of this current movie; simply calling Mohammed 'gay' and a 'child molester', they went right for the ad hominem jugular and didn't bother with any pretense of investigative journalism..
Excellent comment...
Fair enough - but it wasn't Mondoweiss that produced that story.
Furthermore it can't be scapegoating if it's demonstrable that Zionist Jews have been at the forefront of producing these kind of films('Obsession', e.g) as well as being the general architects of the Islamophobic hysteria gripping the wider Western media...
I have a very hard time believing that...
Zionism has too much influence - these fringe Christian groups are being used to legitimize the Zionist agenda and are being brought into the public sphere through it's domination of the media - and the economic sphere..you'd never here anything about them if it wasn't for their racist views and support of Israel...
Believe me - it's fair to slam them. Alot. AP has a history of trying to pass off Zio-propaganda as news. Not saying that they were wrong here, but they deserve any hassle they get, imo...
Great job by Ms.Shulman..
Cue the 'false-flag'...
Adelson was in Toronto early in the week - according to the Toronto Sun, he's trying to open a casino in Toronto...
What does Israel have planned for the Palestinians that makes them so paranoid about an Iranian counter-attack? As time continues to slip away for Israel, the international community's clock continues to tick as it watches as the oppression, confinement and slow genocide(yes GENOCIDE) of the Palestinians continues without any compromise from Zionism. It ticks in the context of Zionism in America and the disasterous concequences it's particular brand of fanaticism has had on the average American. And it's hard not to imagine that things could get very bad for Jewish communities, all over the world. Madness...
A well-written article, Alex Kane. But I have to say that as soon as it was revealed this report was ADL conceived, it should have been ignored. Is there any redeeming qualities to the ADL at all? I have my doubts. Its history of criminality over 'defending' Israel including illegal spying on it's critics should have been it's swan song. Close it down, for pete's sake....
Ha! That's cute, Oleg..
When I read "the meritocratic elite", based on "grade, etc", I stoppped reading. There is nothing meritocratic about our elites. They maintain the status quo by convincing the unfortunate majority, through means you should all be aware of by now, that we live in a meritocracy when we mostly do not...
Kevin Macdonald's "Culture of Critique", is available online - and was a real eye- opener for me. Highly recommended...
It's simpler than you think: there are no 'left' supporters of Israel. There are those who call themselves 'left', who join and lead 'left organizations' - but they are not left. They are there to prevent any meaningful criticism of Israel and Zionism, period.
I was going to comment(in a similar vein) but you did it much better than I ever could have, Fritz. Not a 'human' choice at all, imo...
Ask any Palestinian and they will tell you - and I can't find much to disagree with - that they would rather die a martyr(in combat) than be slowly starved to death in a camp. And yes there would be many martyrs - but that is what hurts Israel the most in the West - although there are still too many people who believe the BS - or who don't understand the issues enough. Having said that I know more and more people are in disbelief about the pathetically obvious pro-Israel media - that's going to come to a head at some point, I think...
"Inconvenient"???
Ummm - no. That's almost funny, though..
Wickedly effective response there, Mr.Wright..
It is a very important issue - just not for the reasons Mr.Lancman suggests - it's the number one issue in my book...
Ultimately this is about cornering Russia -well Putin, actually - so that when the time comes to wipe Iran off the map to advance Israeli goals the Russians won't be able to counter the American threat to her sovereignty. I think the ZioAmerican trap is going to fail....
Cheers for your wife, Mr.Weise. Well said, I thought...
Israel was ALWAYS a facist nation - America is currently a facist nation - all the G8 nations are slowly coming on board to this Zionist brand of facism..
This is heading for war. It is 1939 -but not for the reasons the great Bibi spews out...
The whole Syria policy has been brewing for years by Zionist extremists in Congress and the Senate(I assume)--with the hardly secret aim of destroying any barriers to Greater Israel. That is a fact. Fact.
Israel continues to illegally occupy the Syrian Golan Heights....
Absolutely...how is it you don't know by now? Or is that a rhetorical question?
Yep.
The Lockerbie bomber(the one first convicted and then released) was innocent of the charge. As far as Lebanese and Palestinians - they are fighting an illegal occupation of their homeland - killiing occupiers who are murdering thousands of your people and stealing your land and water is is not crime(and never will be in the eyes of most people) unfortunately for you...
God Bless Glasgow Celtic - I wish my club - Liverpool - with Shankly and his 'left-wing'(socialist, Unionist) philosophy, would take a stand on Zionist crimes in Palestine and even the UK...mind, I'm sure there are some supporters who - like me - do....
If EUFA has any credibility at all they'll drop that tournament in Israel immedietely - they had no problem dropping Yugoslavia from international competition during the Balkan conflict - tell me why they don't do the same for a much worse situation....?
It won't be the Palestinians alone...
What a terrible and unbelievably stupid comment....stupid and rotten....
It's not just the U.S - look around at all the G8 nations - all Zionist, all day...they aren't banking on the U.S forever. After it's destroyed they'll move on...and it's not far off.
Israel has killed/kidnapped literally thousands of Lebanese and Palestinians from Lebanon over a period of less than ten years -but I wouldn't expect that that would mean anything to you, judging from your silly comment...
It's interesting to remember that the U.S - during the first(arguably) neoconservative jaunt under Reagan - were all over 'death squads' in Central America(John Negreponte, Elliot Abrahms). Even going as far a writing a 'counterterrorist' booklet for Contra rebels that outlined methods(specific methods aimed at 'soft targets') of intimidating local populations out of supporting the 'leftist'Sandindistas(sp;sorry!). 100 000's murdered, including decapitating local dissidents and putting their heads on spears -on top of raping and murdering nuns and priests etc..
Important comment, thanks...
That's not true. Ron Paul is in the same Zionst party that Obama is in - and Obama went completely opposite his campaign promises. Don't waste your vote on the Dem/Repub rubbish. There's only one outcome - more of the same...
Not if you believe 'plucky, little' Israel is surrounded by a 'sea of Muslim hate'; and that most of the world is antisemtic. Then you are a heroic do-gooder saving Jews from a sick and dangerous world...
"Can we trust Google and Facebook (and other major Internet and telecommunications companies) with our private data?"
Absolutely not. And you've made the point well...
"these are Legal Concepts and can’t be entered into without evidence, on some subjective whim, by any other group. Maintaining personal freedom also implies taking personal responsibility for our views and our actions. Nothing wrong with that equation because it applies to all."
Of course they can, and often that's what happens - ala' Foxman. Your final comment isnt' true either - it doesn't apply to all - it applies to those with the fiancial means to force others to accept responsibility for actions that those with financial backing will deem irresponsible and/or illegal. It's simply false that personal freedom - and the 'responsiblity' that goes with it - applies to all. It clearly doesn't.
Can you say "Roman Polanski"....
Not at all. It's just that the standards for this 'investigation' into Islam are piss-poor. It's not anything to do with learning the truth - it's about bashing -time and time again. I think it's very impotant to critically investigate religious extremists - only I believe the standards for this need to be extremely high. The Islam-bashers ironically mostly come from a religious extremist background themselves - and it shows in their horrific 'scholarship'...
I'm surprised you're surprised Annie - there's been an ongoing assault on Islam for some time in America. Well before 9/11, in fact. It's also reached down into the law-enforcement level - here in Toronto there's been active association between Israel(can't remember who exactly) and the Toronto Police - regarding 'security', as I recall...
That's exactly what it was...
So Israel's still going with their "we're a secular state" meme?
It's amazing they'd think that anybody would believe that...
Then you must have a busy imagination, because I can't imagine they'd say much about it...
"“Look, our side isn’t always right,” I said. “We can be imbalanced. Some folks think that Israel is going to be dismantled tomorrow. It’s not going away. Look at this place. It’s here to stay. I’m in Palestinian solidarity, because they’re the victims, but in a criminal case, the victimized family always wants the death penalty, and society doesn’t have to grant the death penalty. It doesn’t have to be inside that family. It has to balance other interests.”
There's alot of truth in that - but when we're talking about Israel, the Palestinians aren't the only victims. That's why I don't think Israel is going to be here forever.
Other than that, well written thought provoking read, Mr.Weiss...
I didn't say that. But it is interesting that you think that's what I mean..
Agreed. That he can't answer that is pathetic...
I was born of English parentage in Canada - a nation formed by the British empire and France. I am of the white, Christian British tribe - and I am very proud to be so. And in Canada, America, Britain, Australia, New Zealand we are the majority and we are the founders(mostly) of those nations - an undeniable fact. And these nations were prosperous and civilized and were moving towards greater equality amongst it's citizens and in it's laws and in the global community.
"Globalization" has changed all of that...
I understand where you coming from when you say "I hate being defeatist" - but I dont' think you need to be, really.
I think if 90% of U.S Jews were in his corner and stopped supporting Israel's behavior I think DC would have no choice but pay more attention - I really do.
But I don't think we're anywhere near getting 90 pecent of Jews in Beinhart's corner....but it's not impossible - I hope. And I hope the way we get there is through rational consideration and compromise...
Can U say "Poser"?
Hagee is not a Christian. Period.
There's nothing inherent to Christianity about 'supporting' Israel - for proper Chrstians the opposite is true(as long as Israel continues in it's current state) -as it should be all Christians. There is no argument that is Christian-based for allowing an illegal occupation(with all of the crimes that insues) of another people and their land - their land. Some tried a few centuries ago - and now we look upon them as extreme assholes. So why should we look differently upon Israel and it's ongoing crimes?
Well written, Mr.Weiss...
Irrelevant...
There is proven intent.
That's not the point, Winnaca, that I was making.
No, Oleg. Betzelem is not arguing that 'no matter what happened somebody should be punished'. Can you provide the relevant quotes that indicate that to be 'Betzelem's' position? Thanks....
Ah yes.. those precious bytes...so scarce and valuable...no sir, don't waste the bytes my friend. And don't get me started on 'time'..
"The basic argument that you guys use is 21 people were killed–> someone should be punished."
Unless any of those 21 people were members of your family, or maybe your personal friends - maybe your wife or sister, Oleg. Or maybe your child.
In that case nobody should be punished. Agreed?
IN terms of where it's leading us now , Mosser - jeez.....
"I wonder why?" Oh I don't know - maybe something about Israel being so vitally important to the "Jewish people"(to the extent where dogma allows for the rationalization of the crimes we see).
I wasn't aware you told me before Mosser - but I'll mark your words just the same. Have I defaced them before? You've lost me on that one.
Btw - why do you think all I see is religious extremism? Taking into consideration the statement was intentionally hyperbolized("all I see is religious extremism")to make the point - and not meant to be taken literally(it's not all I see; hopefully that's obvious).
All that emotion and passion for Israel and nothing(I'm not refering to you Mr.Weiss)regarding the suffering of the Palestinians.
All I see is religious extremism - despite the quite civilized manner of all who adorned this gathering. Not good. I don't see compromise, I don't see any notion of sacrifice for peace or the potential for understanding the how serious 'Israel' is for the future of all humanity(and our shared home, Earth). How can antisemitism be so much of an issue for these people while they completely ignore why it exists? It's as if they simply cannot understand why others wouldn't like them - regardless of what they do. A sense of entitlement based on a percieved(read 'indoctrination') shared victimhood. A very disheartening read, as well written as it is...
Except, Freddy, that one involved signing a letter condemning the acceptance of Israelis who support war crimes and crimes against humanity(ongoing)to perfrom in the London Philharmonic. The other involved the suspension of people opposed to war crimes and crimes against humanity - for six months and without pay.
But you're right. If you aren't prepared to accept the concequences than don't play. But I think your point is moot. Decent people are more than willing to accept the concequences of speaking out - and acting out - against war crimes and crimes against humanity. Because it show others just how morally depraved those who support war crimes and crimes against humanity, truly are. That's the whole point, I figure...
I have say I don't think this is the first time Israel's treatment of Christians has been brought up - maybe about Palestinian Christians - maybe. I recall a 60 minutes segment dealing with American Christians in Jerusalem having their digs burnt down(and then building them up again)a few times over; as well as showing orthodox rabbis insulting, spitting at etc at Christian tourists and Christian authority figures.
Me too, eGuard. Bernard Lewis was the neo-con darling - hell the American media's darling - for a while after 9/11. I can remember getting literally dozen's of comments recommending I read the 'great' Bernard Lewis if I wanted to 'understand the Middle East'..lol...
Yes, and in a lawful, civilized nation, they wouldn't be asked to come and share their experiences at an institution of higher learning. They'd be arrested and put on trial...
I'm pretty sure you were being ironic when you referred to Mondoweiss as (a)"radical base". But for me, there's nothing radical about Mondoweiss. This is where most Americans stand; I would be quite willing to bet...
Fair enough, but IMO, some of your claims are absolutely ridiculous. Are you not familiar with Bolchevism?
I don't think the choice is 'staying in the Jewish collective' or complete rejection of it based on the immorality of Israel. The choice is what type of Jewish collective is it going to be? Zionist or Torah Judaism? But then, I'm not Jewish - but that's how it looks to me...
I take personal offense to the suggestion that 'most people' did nothing while Jews were persecuted by Germany - maybe you'd like to remember the 50 000 000 who died liberating those Jews from permanent extinction. Try it some time - it's good for the soul...