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US: Jews launch Operation Screwball
Itamar Eichner
Published: 07.01.07, 08:47
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91. tma
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.08.07)
Yes they are consumers , but most of them , LIVE on your tax . I not , and if there are people who deserve the name [ not all of them , but most ] you had thrown to me : parasites it's they , not me . I did not talk about the Israeli retired people , you have not to tell me that many of them have problems , i know and see it , but of the USA and others who are attracted . And they contribute much more , they have not to live on public aid . And if they are such good consumers , why are the towns where you find a high percentage of them , Jerusalem and Bne Brak , the poorest Jewish towns ? Can you explain ? No , because your affirmation is at least incorrect . Have you been to the bituach leumi to inform yourself ? Where is your answer when i said : you could not say anything over Gabriela for not knowing her , But not knowing me you threw lazy parasite , go work , to me . Now before you tell me something others , answer me , otherwise all your tb's are without any value , i'm polite , not insulting .
92. People ! take it easy !
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.08.07)
Can you please stop those hate filled tb's . Do you think that by insulting someone you can convince her [ Lady's first ] or him ? It only diminish your own position . Stop argumenting with lies , it's inutile .
93. charles
yoselli ,   chesterfield.uk   (01.08.07)
Good p.m.(Erev Tov).I hope you are having a lovely supper between your t.bs :chateubriand,sinta/fillet,followed by Moet Chandon/Cordon Bleu;but don't give your grandkids the latter,it's strong;i suggest some Babycham.Don't forget to sing to them tonight,and don't forget your knitting.sorry,but have to go now because my grandkid(joshuali)said,"Sabali.supper-time:bread 'n butter tonight..SUPER."
94. #91
tma   (01.08.07)
Haredim obtain their funds from work, yeshivot (yes, they get paid and most of the money yeshivot have comes from donations, a lot from rich U.S. Jews), and some from bituah leumi. The bituah leumi cut a lot of the family allowance so stop saying they live off our tax money, for they don't get that much from bituah leumi. They manage with less income by living frugally, by most standards, dressing their kids with hand-me-downs, people's donations and discounts at city hall. They have a lot of organizations that cater to the needs of the haredi family by providing food at lower cost, as well as clothes, etc. They're also very community oriented and help one another. I would also like to see more of the men working and also serve in the IDF but at least I know that they don't depend solely on my taxes, not more so than the elderly, the sick, the handicapped, the unemployed and the lazy. You are probably not aware that many influential rabbis travel the world, especially the US in search of financial aid to help their bachurei yeshivot. Regarding the value of my talkbacks, who are you to judge?
95. #92
tma   (01.08.07)
I caught you! "inutile" is a french word. Why do you deny being french?
96. # 91 and 92
charles   (01.08.07)
again a contradiction from you . You said , in a previous tb that they spend much . Now that they live soberly on aid from charity . When living soberly , how can they spend much on cars , etc . ? or is for you 1+1= 5 ? . Tell me how can you spend much when you hav'nt ? I know very well that rabbis , and not only influential ones , travel to schnorr money . More than once were they ringing on my door . Beside this , there were also "fake" ones , with many papers from probably non existing yeshivot [ for this i do not accuse anybody , exept them ] Sad You are ignorant i think . Is French only spoken in France ? Am i englishman for talking English ? or German when i speak German ? Or dutch when i speak this language ? I never said i was a French one , only French speaking . If you want it i can show you my non french papers . I am allowed to hold my old nationality . But you did not answer to any of my questions . By what you wrote i am qualified to tell you that they contradict themselve , that you bring untrue arguments , and for this reason , without any value . One example : this remark on inutile , shows this a high value ? some knowledge ? or is a high value for you insulting people ?
97. tma # 95
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.08.07)
You "caught " me ? and are happy as a child with a lolly ? sad to say , this was not a lolly , you have not to be happy . Go to school , you have to learn something regarding French speaking countrys in the world , then that with one and one you ca'nt make five . Then exchange your place as pupil with your geography and maths teachers . And then you can teach them how to insult people you do'nt know . In this field of knowledge you are number one , it's also the only field were you are good .
98. charles
yoselli ,   chesterfield.uk.   (01.08.07)
I see you have a lot of t.bs with women,sort of love-hate.Are you acting out :sub/unconscious bigamistic-verbal fantasies with "virtual" women?Gotta go 'n tuck Yoshuali in so he'll sleep well,like I do.Do some knitting before you sleep ;it'll help you relax.
99. Total disaster
Ilan ,   Nyack, NY   (01.09.07)
I was there, it was a total disaster, the NK was organized with a counter protest. While the protesters were totally disorganized.
100. #97
tma   (01.09.07)
I caught you lying, that's what I meant. When I stated before that you contradicted yourself, it was my good upbringing shining through. I actually meant to say that you keep lying. You, Charles (probably not your real name) from Petach tikva (probably not your reak place of residence) are a liar. You are constantly changing your stories like underwear. The only thing I know is insuting people? If the shoe fits, wear it! You are the one who is always insulting me, haredim and anyone who doesn't agree with your prejudiced views. You insulted me again with this talkback, telling me I know nothing. I know better than you where French is spoken: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, North African countries, Haiti, Tahiti and by many people in Romania, Turkey, some people in Louisiana. BTW, you say I don't answer your questions, while I answered ALL your questions but as they weren't the answers you wanted, you decided to state that I didn't answer. You are very thick-headed.
101. You are wrong
Shimon ,   Monsey   (01.09.07)
Ilan, I disagree, were you there for the whole event? the neturee's were set up and protesting from 11am, so they were up and ready , it took 30 minutes for the anti-netree side to set upbut once they did, they blasted them, the proof is in the pudding, all the media that covered it showed neturee as fanatic people who adore Iran, and help deny the holocaust, it was a huge moral victory, although next time I am sure they will be more prepared.
102. #96
tma   (01.09.07)
Is it due to a lack of creativity that you keep repeating everything I write? I called you a coward and then you called me a coward, I told you that you contradict yourself and then you say that I contradict myself. You should write your own material, not simply copy and paste and change the pronouns. Regarding the haredim's spending, what I really stated was that the haredim are very good consumers, not that they individually spend a lot of money. Although there are comfortable haredim, and even well-to-do ones, most of them live frugally due to lack of funds. What they spend on you ask? They buy groceries, clothing, shoewear, medicine, flowers, toys, etc like everyone else. They also pay municipality taxes, telephone bill, cellular phone bills, gaz, electricity, water, etc. like everyone else. They rent then purchase apartments, cars, etc. like everyone else. They use cabs and public transportation, visit swimming pools, national and attraction parks, like everyone else. They also fly – El Al!!! Since the haredim are great in number, as a community they spend a lot of money and are therefore a very important market. A lot of businesses target the haredim in order to acquire some of that market. remember the recent article regarding hareedim consuming more health foods? That article was filed in the finance section of ynet, for a reason. How did you think the haredim live? Did you think they eat out of carbage cans, wear newspapers and are all homeless? Get a grip of yourself. FYI, "schnorr" is not a word, not in English and neither in French. Again, you are insulting me by calling me "ignorant". What did you base that on? You can't accept the fact that I disagree with me so that makes me ignorant? It is you who behave like an ignoramus fool. French is spoken in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, North Africa, Haiti, Tahiti and other islands, in some regions of Louisiana, Turkey and Romania. Did you know that, Charles? I answered ALL of your questions. You don't like my answers so you keep saying that I don't answer your questions. If you really failed to see my answers I invite you to check my talkbacks, I have no wish of repeating myself.
103. no tma , no answers , distortions
(01.09.07)
Congratulations ! but you forgot Israel and Lebanon , and maybe others . But if you know that French is spoken in so many countries why did you called me a French one ? [ an answer please ] Again without knowing [ to be named a French citizen is not an insult , parasite is ] something about what you were talking . Ok , i used a word , insult you had send me , i take this back and call you "lafaard" , and instead of contradictory i will say "tegenstrijdig" Do you feel better with those lollys ? People who have low incomes CAN NOT spend much . Can you explain to me [ a question ! ] How , if you have 5 shekel , you can spend 10 ? Can you explain to me , how it comes , that the two poorest Jewish towns in Israel are inhabitated by much [ as you say ] spending people . Another question i'm waiting an answer for . And the last question , i have spoken in every tb of this , you never answered nor even reacted , why without knowing me you called me a lazzy parasite , living on your taxes , and said that i have to look for work . Was this a proof of your "knowledge" ? PS , the two strange words are traductions of those you wrote and i had send back to you .
104. Operation Screwball
Phil ,   Zurich   (01.09.07)
Only a handful of jews of any colour, if at all, around the globe, sympathize with these self-appointed "rabbis", believe me.
105. giving in to the charedim
Phil ,   Zurich   (01.09.07)
David - how can you seriously or not even compare jewish "fundementalists" with islamic fundementalits. Wonder if you find a handful of charedim worldwide to support these weirdos kissing in Theran.
106. tma , two persons ?
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.09.07)
Are you two persons ? You wrote : .. can't accept that i disagree with me .... Do you disagree with you ? I never disagree with myself . I'll give you a good advice , do as NOT ignorant people do , read your tb before sending to prevent such errors . You see i'm charitable towards you . PS . French is also the official language of the UPU [ do you know what this is tma ? ] and one of the official languages of the UNO [ you probably know what this is ]
107. NK etc
debbie ,   no, LA   (01.09.07)
Everyone talks about tolerance and yet there is more hatred on these posts than I've seen in some white supremisist posts!Yes,these Nk really enrage me too but when people start talking about large groups of people(as in Chareidim)and stereotype,we start seeing something like the KKK talking about African Americans.And Jews doing this to other Jews..!!!!!!
108. You forgot tma
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.09.07)
you forgot the two Congo's as French speaking countrys , i have looked at your tb again because i was not sure you wrote them . Those are not north african countrys , do you know this tma ? Do you know that there are two Congo's tma ?
109. intolerance
debbie ,   N.O.,LA   (01.09.07)
to #38- Yes, I agree with you.it is laughable(sadly)that the hatemongers talk about tolerance and yet they are so full of vile,disgusting statements towards other Jews.They don't like the accents?How insane is that?As if there is something inherently better or worse about a particular accent!It shows you the core disgust within themselves- the self-hatred.How tragic and sad.I cannot call myself all that religious but thank Gd that there are religious Jews who do not worship assimilation!
110. intolerance
debbie ,   N.O LA   (01.09.07)
One more thing to the hatemongers.I was recently shown a clip about miri ben-ari,a hip-hop musician.As I scrolled down youtube,I was astounded by the anti-semitism.So many posts that stated"I liked her until I found out she was a Jew"!!There were no mention of Israelis but of "Jew". Israelis with their head in the sand don't realize that these people never heard of the word Chareidi etc.They all know "Jew",however!And here I read the same thing from you!!!Sad-so sad.
111. Debbie , intolerance
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.09.07)
I suppose that for you i'm one of those intolerant Israeli Jews . Probably you did not read all my tb's with enough attention . You are right , i do not like the behaviour of some , or many , of those charidim . Have you seen how some of them look ? With hate filled faces ? throwing stones , setting trash on fire , insulting police officers , who were trying to restore a little bit order , and were doing a job they are paid for ? How can i tolerate such things ? Have you read other of my tb's ? where i say i know other charidim , even one a friend of me , And that i said that's sad that there were no much more of those GOOD charidim ? that such people deserve respect . I also said once , a i repeat it again , tolerance can not be one sided . How can you tolerate someone not tolerant towards you ? I am tolerant toward tolerants , And if someone insults me i'm returning the same to sender . Look at my tb : people take it easy . All those issuing critics are not self hating Jews . Antisemitism , yes , there is much of this in the world . There are many anti israeli's , also Jews and not only the universally condemned nk's . Who are those Israeli antisemites , as you write ? can you answer ?
112. tma , words
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.09.07)
in my # 58 i wrote to Alice , a nice name . in your # 62 , you jumped in , a nice name , i agree , Could'nt you find something by your own . This was not : return to sender as i did . And you dare to say that i'm copying you ?
113. Phil of Zurich
charles ,   petach tikva   (01.09.07)
I fully agree with you , those iran visitors are not liked by most other religious and charidi people . Beside this , there was only a cherem on them issued by the Satmar , and the condemnation of this visit by Rav Metzger . That's all i've seen . I do not think it's enough . And for you , is this enough ? Am i anti charidi by saying this ? There was an anti nk rally in Monsey . Read it , it was a disaster , someone wrote . What does this all means ? that the Rabbanut here is indifferent ? that's no problem for them ? Why was there not a general cherem on them ?
114. charles
yoselli ,   chesrterfield.uk.   (01.09.07)
my dear friend,i hope you are well, because I haven't heard from you lately.But if you are in the local afore-mentioned hospital,due to ill health,I'm sure all your 100% family will be visiting you,esp.your lovely grandkids.I'll send you some lovely knitting patterns if you like.Much love,Yoselli.xxx
115. charles
debbie ,   N.O.,LA   (01.10.07)
Take another look at what you wrote-the way they look,they are full of hate...have you yet seen yourself in the mirror?Re-read what you wrote.How interesting that all this passion is not directed towards getting people together and feeling a sense of love towards ALL Jews regardless of their affiliation and belief system.I mention secular Israelis bec here in the U.S. they are the ones who talk like this:"In Israel we hate the religious Jews".I never imagined I would ever hear this.I think criticism is fine but when one reads the venom and vile remarks,one can see the hatred you speak of is actually yours!!!
116. charles
debbie ,   N.O.,LA   (01.10.07)
Did you realize that one of the all time favorite cliches' of some white people are"one of my best friends is a black man"? whoopdee do!you actually have a chareidi friend.shall we give you a medal for your tolerance and sense of kindness?
117. Charles #103
tma   (01.10.07)
I provided ANSWERS not distortions. You only say that because I don't agree with your views. You are so intolerant of people different from you that you do not accept differing views. You really have way too much time on your hands. You re-read and re-read yet again all my posts, combing through every word in the hopes of finding something to insult me with. Re: French-speaking people. SO I left out some places, for G-d's sake, why must you gleefully add some of your own? BTW, you left out Gabon, Cote d'Ivoire, Irak, and I know there are French-speaking communities in just about every country in the world. I was referring to countries where French is a national language OR is taught in schools as a COMPULSORY subject, thus making French either a national language or an adopted one. Most middle eastern countries are French speaking as a second language. However, the people who speak French in Israel are those who spoke French wherever they came from. The national languages in Israel are Hebrew and Arabic. French used to be used by government officials, but this is no longer the case. Does this satisfy you? I assume you're French because it was mentioned in one of the talkbacks. Besides, it's obvious that French is your FIRST language and it wouldn't be the case if you came from a middle East or North African country. You conjugate English verbs like they're conjugated in French. I can hear your French accent through your typed words. What difference does it make anyways? You'll never tell the truth about where you came from. You keep lying. re: "Low-income people can't spend much." Enough said about this. I already explained in detail in my previous talkback, Read it again if you wish. If you still can't understand, then you really are a dimwit. parasite: I already told you before, that the reason I called you a parasite is because you keep calling all haredim parasites, while you are sitting in front of your pc all day, obviously not working. I didn't know then that you were an old man with nothing better to do. Probably you never married nor had any kids so all you have to keep you busy are your fingers on the keyboard. Honestly, you should do some volunteer work if you're too old to work. FYI "traductions" is French for "translations".
118. #106
tma   (01.10.07)
Where you state that I wrote "… can't accept that I disagree with me…" I didn't see where I posted this sentence and you didn't provide a tb no. It's of no consequence in any event. REALLY, Charles, you are so pathetic, it hurts. Let's say I did make this error, so what? Doesn't everyone make typos and errors every now and then? Don't you??? If you really proof-read your tb's as you suggest "NOT ignorant people do" (another insult targeted at me), then your tb's wouldn't be so full of spelling mistakes. You also conjugate English verbs in the French fashion, but I never brought your mistakes to your attention before for I do not believe in insulting people for things they can't help. There are other non-English speaking people in these tb's and I do not wish to cause them to refrain from posting a tb for fear of making a mistake. For non-English speakers: Please post your views, they're most welcome. It's all right if there are spelling or grammatical errors, MOST people in these tb's are not so mean-spirited as to laugh at you. Re: French: Charles, this is becoming an obsession with you. I'll tell you what, since you're a non-employed, very bored old man , make a search on the web for French and find all the other locations we both missed and be sure to post them right here on this forum. I don't know whether anyone will read your tb, but at least you'll have the satisfaction of having collected more locations than I have.
119. #108
tma   (01.10.07)
Gee whiz, Charles, you're really taking this French-speaking country business seriously. I won't comment to this tb except to refer you to my reply to your tb #106.
120. #112
tma   (01.10.07)
You write to Alice that she has a nice name and I AGREED with you, complimenting you both at the same time. Alice for having a nice name, and you for your taste in feminine names. I didn't copy you, I credited you by adding "I agree". You have full credit for this statement, Charles, I did not steal it from you. If you eat a meal and say "that was good" and someone replies "ya, it sure was", is he copying you? If you greet someone with "good morning" and he replies "good morning to you too" is he copying you? If you praise a painting "what a beautiful work of art" and someone overhears you and agrees "it sure is. I agree." Do you feel that he copied you? I would feel that this person appreciates my taste. Really Charles, I've been patient with you until now, but you're becoming more and more insupportable (nice word, right? Both French and English!). Alice, Charles complimented you on your name first, he deserves full credit for this comment. I only reinforced what he stated, therefore deserve no credit. Are you happy now, Charles?
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