Comments on: Settlers Campaign Against Size Doesn’t Matter Video

By: Richard Silverstein

Richard Silverstein — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:09:27 +0000

I’m trying to make a distinction between country & state. I noted that I support the country, Israel. But I don’t support the current policies of the state of Israel toward its Arab neighbors nor the similar policies of any such Israeli gov’t past, present or future. I admit it’s not the clearest distinction, but it’s important for me that I be able to express support in some fashion for Israel as a country or concept or whatever you want to call it.

Part of the reason (besides my own strong personal convictions) is that otherwise I will be lionized by StormFront, David Duke & other such sites & for all the wrong reasons.

By: Shirin

Shirin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:42:19 +0000

“ my criticism is…of the twisted policies and world view of the current Israeli government (and any government that would pursued similar policies perpetuating Occupation). ”

That would be every Israeli government since 1967 (and I, for one, do not exclude Rabin’s government).

I would also suggest that in a country whose government is chosen by the people the government is a reflection of the country and its people. Given that since 1967 the Israeli people have chosen government after government that not only perpetuated the Occupation, but increased its brutality, and perhaps even more tellingly has not only continued but escalated the illegal colonization of occupied land, I would say that criticism of the country, Israel, and its people is completely warranted.

By: THE UNHOLINESS OF THE HOLY LAND « Desertpeace

THE UNHOLINESS OF THE HOLY LAND « Desertpeace — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:34:14 +0000

[...] as the ‘calling card‘. This is a vile campaign that even some right wing settlers are objecting to. The most popular cable TV company in Israel is called HOT. Their phone number is *6900. How [...]

By: DICKERSON3870

DICKERSON3870 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:06:52 +0000

RE: “radical Orthodox settlers…objected to it” – R.S.
MY COMMENT: Speaking of radicals, I wonder if “Reverend” John Hagee is going to ‘weigh in’ on Size Doesn’t Matter.

By: I’m Uncomfortable « بنسبة لنا

I’m Uncomfortable « بنسبة لنا — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:41:29 +0000

[...] Jewish settlers are made uncomfortable too. I really don’t get this [...]