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Post by The Mad Hatter on Oct 12, 2012 15:07:10 GMT -5
The Russell Tribunal on Palestine posed a formidable challenge to the blinkered ideologues who shill for the status quo in Israel. How do you attack a room full of civil rights icons listening to expert testimony without outing your movement as a cover for racist segregation and colonial occupation? Juror Angela Davis explained a simple truth: It’s clear that if this information were widely circulated there would be universal condemnation of the policies of the state of Israel that have led to the continued oppression of the Palestinian people. Time will tell how significant a contribution the Russell Tribunal on Palestine-NYC has made to the movement for Palestinian human rights. To me, standing at the back of the packed hall with its dramatic nineteenth-century columns and faces of men and women known and respected by literally hundreds of millions around the world it seems that Palestine’s Rosa Parks moment has finally arrived. sherrytalksback.wordpress.com/tag/dennis-banks/ |
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Post by marisol on Nov 1, 2012 13:02:28 GMT -5
I condon freedom for all people and although the Palestinions may not receive all that they want, surely a compromise is possible. This arguing has gone on for generations. It would
be a great relief to both sides were it to end and they could act in unisome, for the people.
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firesong
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Post by firesong on Nov 2, 2012 13:40:50 GMT -5
The Israelis are as much Palestinians as the refugees, and the Jordanians, all of which was once Palestine... the lion's share was used to create Trans Jordan(now Jordan).
A portion was set aside for a Jewish homeland, which became Israel. When the Israelis declared independence, the told the Arabs that lived within their borders that they were welcome to stay, but if they decided to take the advice of the United Arab League, and leave, to make way for an Arab invasion to drive Israel into the sea, they could never return... they made the wrong choice...
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Post by marisol on Nov 2, 2012 15:13:47 GMT -5
I guess they did. If they were allowed back in there would only be more trouble. Maybe this is something that will go on forever, with no solution. It's not really our busness anyway, unless
we are asked to help. I would not be inclined to get in the middle of that dispute. Thanks
Firesong for making things clear.
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Post by The Mad Hatter on Nov 3, 2012 11:13:09 GMT -5
The US is in the middle of that mess. The government has been kissing Israels ass for decades.
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Post by marisol on Nov 3, 2012 18:39:48 GMT -5
Oh well there's nothing left to say. It is what it is.
Not speaking about topic: I have always leaned Israel's way. I think my dad did also, so that is probably the reason I do.
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kelly
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Remember, attraction is a three way street...or is it a one way tunnel?
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Post by kelly on Nov 5, 2012 12:03:21 GMT -5
The Israelis are as much Palestinians as the refugees, and the Jordanians, all of which was once Palestine... the lion's share was used to create Trans Jordan(now Jordan). A portion was set aside for a Jewish homeland, which became Israel. When the Israelis declared independence, the told the Arabs that lived within their borders that they were welcome to stay, but if they decided to take the advice of the United Arab League, and leave, to make way for an Arab invasion to drive Israel into the sea, they could never return... they made the wrong choice... LOL Really? That's what you believe? What about refugee camps? How about not getting recognized as citizens of a country they've lived in for generations? Or being forced to give up their land and their houses? What if someone came along and did that to you? Would you just give up? And as far as I'm concerned, the US needs to GTFO of Israel...yes, I live in the US and we have NO CREDIBILITY AT ALL when it comes to these negotations, with our wonderful history with the indigenous people of this continent ourselves. |
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Post by The Mad Hatter on Nov 5, 2012 12:20:31 GMT -5
The Israelis are as much Palestinians as the refugees, and the Jordanians, all of which was once Palestine... the lion's share was used to create Trans Jordan(now Jordan). A portion was set aside for a Jewish homeland, which became Israel. When the Israelis declared independence, the told the Arabs that lived within their borders that they were welcome to stay, but if they decided to take the advice of the United Arab League, and leave, to make way for an Arab invasion to drive Israel into the sea, they could never return... they made the wrong choice... LOL Really? That's what you believe? What about refugee camps? How about not getting recognized as citizens of a country they've lived in for generations? Or being forced to give up their land and their houses? What if someone came along and did that to you? Would you just give up? And as far as I'm concerned, the US needs to GTFO of Israel...yes, I live in the US and we have NO CREDIBILITY AT ALL when it comes to these negotations, with our wonderful history with the indigenous people of this continent ourselves.  |
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Post by Jenne on Nov 14, 2012 1:06:23 GMT -5
WOOT I say WOOT. *likes*
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Post by The Mad Hatter on Nov 14, 2012 3:17:54 GMT -5
I thought you might like this one.
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Post by BadBeast on Nov 16, 2012 18:56:54 GMT -5
It doesn't help the Palestinian cause much, when Hamas stoop to less than honest agitprop tactics. www.tabletmag.com/scroll/116907/hamas-recycles-pictures-of-syrian-deadDon't get me wrong, I'm wholly against Israel's treatment of Palestinians, but there is bigotry on both sides. Things are never as clear cut as we're told. For instance, we never get to hear of the growing number of Israelis who are appalled at their Zionist Government's stance. Also on the other side, if Israel were to end all Military sanctions tomorrow, Hamas and Hezbullah would be slugging it out probably for years. It's a complex problem yes, but it would suddenly get a lot more simple if people stopped shooting each other. |
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