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Posted in: Jews in Palestine
10/21/09 09:42 PM
I think this is an excellent suggestion. The question is whether the racists within the Palestinian hierarchy would be willing to accept the existence of Jews in their territory. Looking at history for a precedent, Arabs and most Moslem States have done everything to rid themselves of their Jewish presence from ethnic cleansing to outright murder (as in Iran). Since they have been raised on a diet of old Nazi propaganda about Jews and Jewish conspiracies, we would need guarantees including indemnities if Palestinians were to turn on their Jewish neighbors as they've done with Christians as well. There is much to be discussed, but I doubt it will happen during Mr. Netanyahu's tenure as PM or even under Mr. Abbas (as long as Islamic Jihad and Hamas are viable opposition factions to Fatah.)
Posted in: Goldstone: 'Lack of accountability' in Mideast
09/29/09 03:53 PM
Thomas Roberts, are you not being a bit LITERAL with the meaning of the cliche adage?
Posted in: Palestinians riot in eastern Jerusalem
09/29/09 03:47 PM
Will, as much as I emotionally agree with many of your sentiments expressed about this article, particularly during Yom Kippur, I do feel your tone and word choice leaves much to be desired, and it would do you a lot of good to write a draft response, wait on it for a day prior to pressing the SEND button. What you said, I might even say verbally, but I try not to let my temper get the worst of me, particularly in writing. What goes around does (frequently) come around. Someone could report you to the editor for being a tad bit profane. On another note, I commend Cheryl for her last comments which were as follows: "The answer to a Palestinian rock is a rubber bullet. The answer to a Qassem is a barrage of missiles. War isn’t a game. You play to win. Period." Alas the Arab bloc and many EU nations have forgotten the rules of and personal tragedies in war. I thoroughly despise the fact that many Western and other nations are quick to criticize Israel and impose double-standards of behavior, when, in fact, Israel has done much more than any nation to try to limit civilian casualties. These are the kinds of issues that we collectively -- as religious or non-religious Jews -- should be actively challenging our enemies in these debates. Let's not debase ourselves with the same kind of vulgarity that the anti-Semites express to us. Two wrongs don't make it right. Cleaned of my sins and ready for another challenging year.
Posted in: Deposed Honduran president accuses 'Israeli mercenaries'
09/26/09 08:13 PM
Another South American moral midget in our midst. I would hope that the US Government, whilst supporting Zelaya as the legitimate President, will, advise him to tone his biased remarks down or face losing money and support. It is the only way to start educating these third-world leaders that anti-semitism will not be tolerated anymore.
Posted in: Court: Will disinheriting intermarried granchildren legal
09/26/09 08:10 PM
Amazing what kind of sadists lived out there forcing religion down his grandchildren's throats with this kind of Will. The things people will do to cause pain to their own family members. Personally, as good as this dentist might have been in his professional practice, his mind belonged in another era of tribalism and barbarianism. I feel sorry for the children and grandchildren. Hopefully, they choose to appeal this ruling to a higher court.
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