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92 percent of Palestinians depressed, poll says
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Published: 11.06.07, 10:00
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31. IDF + occupation = Madre Teresa
Sabra   (06.11.07)
always it is the faulte of others . maybe france is occupying palestian territories ....depresed person is excused to do many things that is not permited to normal persons ...
32. 7 - Stop Spinning
S Judah ,   London   (06.11.07)
They should be depressed all 100% with the total rubbish they have as leaders - Led them to ruin - spurned all normal chances of peace. At present give them paradise and they will find a way to turn it to hell. They make the Israeli leaders look great. Guys get new leaders and follow the path of sense and not hate and fantasy
33. But they were not depressed when blowing themselves up!
D ,   Israel   (06.11.07)
Awwww...poor palestimian arabs, they are now depressed because they can't seem to pass a homicide bomber through. I remember them celebrating every bombing they carried out. And now they are depressed. HA!!! What a joke, you have got to be kidding me! You people chose this, so live with it. I will never forgive you Palestinian Arabs for the 1000 Israelis you murdered, NEVER!
34. Only 92%?
Ronnie ,   Israel   (06.11.07)
I'm sure that at least as many Germans were as depressed in 1944. That's the price of trying to destroy the Jewish people.
35. The Root Of Their Problem
Not Jewish ,   USA   (06.11.07)
Is Islam
36. Islam is the real problem, it is a lie.
Ken Quinn ,   Amsterdam   (06.11.07)
37. Carpet bomb with Prozac
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (06.11.07)
38. Depression?
Talula ,   Israel   (06.11.07)
Must be because of their failed attempt to kidnap a soldier on Saturday. Their morale is at an all time low. They are getting depressed and restless because they haven't managed to murder an Israeli for a few weeks. And what with their government murdering children of Fatah members and Fatah members throwing Hamas members off of tall buildings... it's no wonder, is it.
39. people forget
Yisraeli   (06.11.07)
the past. I remember working in a large furniture warehouse in tzomet geha in 1978/79. We had many arab workers from gaza. There were regulars and some casual. The regulars had permanent positions, some with responsibility and in charge of certain operations. 6 days a week they drove in in theyre 7 seater peugot's and had a job and income from Israel. Sure at lunch time they sat around eating what they brought from home, I joined them sometimes. Inevitably talks would turn political etc. etc. Oh they were happy enough having jobs and income but there was no hiding the disdain they felt towards us Jews and Israel. Yet they had a regular income and felt a sense of smugness even if they didnt outwardly show it. What Im saying is that there was a time when many many thousands of them had regular income from Israel. Now nothing!. No workers, no jobs for them after the intifada and trend of stabbing theyre employers when theyre backs were turned. So now they wallow in theyre own shyte of theyre making and I dont shed 1 tear for them. Its no wonder theyre depressed, you try providing for 10-20 kids, 1-4 wives with barely 10 shekels to your name. Serves them right. They cooked their broth now they can all eat from it - or starve from it.
40. OK, so while they're depressed
Jay ,   Chicago   (06.11.07)
Why don' t they get the heck off Israeli lands and go back to arabia?
41. How do we know this "poll" even exists?
sk ,   USA   (06.11.07)
Much as I would rejoice if its data were true, this looks like more blarney from the "Palestinian" spin machine. I find it exceedingly unlikely that such high percentage could have clinical depression.
42. jay- nasty man that you are
USA ,   USA   (06.11.07)
remeber the jews are IMMIGARTING to that area- NO THE OTHER WAY around. so bite your tounge- and get out of the USA -traotir.
43. Palestinians are not from elsewhere.
jack ,   richmond   (06.11.07)
Their ancestors are from Palestine. In fact, their genome proves that Jews are also from Israel. 70% of Diaspora male Jews have the same y-chromosome as 50% of Palestinian Muslim males. Clearly, both groups are or were indigenous. For more, and divergent, views, google "y-chromosome jew palestinian" A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
44. Pali Depression
James ,   no sympathy Canada   (06.11.07)
theere is a country song sthat is appropriate here the title is " here's a quarter call someone who cares" in other words who cares about people who kill others just for religion sake or as a mausoleum OH SORRY -A MUSELAGE- NO SORRY AGAIN A MOOSLUM WOULD SAY (IF HE IS LITERATE) ALLAH TOLD ME TO KILL. Don't look for any sympathy here but they can find it in the dictionary between shit and syphylis.............
45. To Mr. USA
Jay   (06.11.07)
Respectfully, I must say that you are the mixed up one. Jews have always had a homeland in Israel and have simply reclaimed it, afte rbeing expelled years ago. I suggest you read some history. Just because some arab squatters live dthere a while, does not make it their land. Secondly, how does supporting the Jews in Israel make me a traitor to the USA? If you hate Jews, just be man enough to say so out loud.
46. Yes, jack, a little can be a dangerous thing.
sk ,   USA   (06.11.07)
Given how empty "Palestine" was prior to the Jewish influx, it is most unlikely that most of the present day "Palestinians" were indigenous. Regardless, genetic similarities are only meaningful in COMPARISON, as all human beings are "similar." In fact, the relationship between Jews and Christian Lebanese is, last time I checked, much greater than between Jews and "Pals." Hm... could these Lebanese have been related to ... PHOENICIANS, and might Israel have at one time controlled part of Lebanon?
47. #15 reading your TB outloud..
Connie ,   VA, USA   (06.11.07)
and they way you spell out your words made me start talking like I came from Brooklyn New York. :-)
48. #47 connie
Dr.J ,   UK.   (06.11.07)
I do think that reading the rastafarian's t/b aloud is better than watching "miltary aircraft flying over the mountains"
49. To all again
Ghandi ,   Palestine   (06.12.07)
In this situation I think it is non sence to talk science or religion. God never request the Russians ( immegrants)to clean his land from the locals, He knew that all are his creations and gave them equal rights. Arabs are having the genes of Abraham through Ishmael. and Abraham never destroyed houses or uprooted trees. he bought part of "His" promised land to burry his wife by his own money. Jewish God did kill sinner jews in thousands much more than what Pals have killed. It is God`s land you have no right to claim it 4 ur self. And beleive me the Gay march and the corruptions that infest Israel makes ur GOD againest u not to mention the killing of innocent sons of Abraham through his son Ishmael, the depressed nation. read ur books and try to understand why your own GOD punished ur people before he emergence of islam or the modern Pals, IT iS your ARROGANCE, u make every one to hate u. The Muslims did nothing nothing in comparison to what others did for u. stop creating a false history and fear the wrath of GOD and limit yourselves to the comandments of your books.You are living happily in Germany but can not tolerate a cousen. you frogot the recent history and feel happy for depressed children and women, is is Judism???. is it the nature of the chosen people???
50. dr.
(06.12.07)
51. Cause and Effect
new_york_loner ,   rochester, ny   (06.12.07)
This survey, if correct, identifies one of the root causes that transforms human beings into murderous terrorists - utter despair. That's what drove the pioneering Zionists, and later the Holocaust survivors, to attack the British during the mandate years. Sadly, the Bush administration has blindly followed the failed Israeli policy of dealing with individual terrorists and terrorist organizations while ignoring, or failing to see, the causative agents that spawn and nurture the violence. There can be no peace without justice - it's that simple. There can be no end to terrorism as long as we continue to confuse the effect with the cause. Treating the symptoms without identifying and treating the cause is an exercise in expensive and deadly futility. After reading these talkbacks, it is plain to see that time-honored hatred and bigotry is equally shared by the Chosen People and their hapless victims - the Arabs of Palestine. The United States should divest any and all interests in the failed Jewish State concept, it is a flawed, supremacist notion that has proven to be counter-productive to the security of the Diaspora.
52. My Gosh!!!!
Sabientje ,   Netherlands   (06.12.07)
How could Palestinians not be depressed if they have HAMAS as their official government? That's like having the MAFIA represent your country before the world! No country in the world accepts Palestinians for fear that they are letting in terrorists. If I were Palestinian, that alone would depress me too! But now, they have to sleep on the bed they made. They chose HAMASS and they should not be crying from the consequences. I have no pity for them...they got what they deserve!
53. Dr J
Connie ,   VA, USA   (06.12.07)
Watching those jets fly over the mountains against a clear blue sky is an awesome sight. That's why people love to see the 'Blue Angels' perform at special events here in America.
54. depression?????
(06.12.07)
where the palestinians depressed after 9/11? were they depressed after killing the israeli soldiers and youth in the caves? were they depressed after mutilating the bodies of jews entering their neighborhoods? were they depressed after suicide bombings that killed innocent babies women and old people in night clubs, pizzerias, street corners, hotels? were they depressed after bombing busses and discoteques? were they depressed after following the intifadas with zeal and happiness? NO, THEY WERE NOT DEPRESSED THEN, WERE THEY? THEY REJOYCED WITH CANDIES ON THE STREETS AND LALALALALA SCREAMS AND SHOOTING BULLETS IN THE AIR AND DANCING AND SCREAMING ALLAH HU AKHBAR. they sure are depressed now that israel tightened security and suicide bombings and murders of jews and israelies is next t impossible for the palestinians to carry. so, they turn their hatred on their own. not a big surprise since that is all they know, learned and are familiar with. the palestinians had a chance, many chances to be a level headed and civilized society and every time they have been given the opportunity, they chose leaders who carried them further away from peace, prosperity, building and realizing a nation of their own. israel or idf or occupation is just an excuse. the palestinians and the way they choose to behave is their own responsibility. sorry guys, but we israelis are not going to make it easy for you to kill and bobm us. if that depresses you, too bad. you threw your sheets of your own bed and so you must lie in it and suffer the consequences. israel is not doing anything different to the palestinian terroris society than the lebanese army is doing to the extremist factions in the palestinian camp in lebanon. wake up palestinians and look very deeply into your own culture. hate and violence will never pay off and not recognizing israel is futile. so, go on in your ways and behavior and show the world what you are really like. we are on to you. depressed? did you ever hear of prozac or therapy. or better yet, did you ever hear of taking responsibility for your elections, government and leaders? who are cheating you, robbing you of a future and stealing you blind while using you for their murderous agenda. to your leadersw, you are just pawn meat. wake up. you have been duped and used. start demanding your rights and your future from those who you elected to rtepresent you and buid you a nation.
55. #49
(06.12.07)
yes, there is good and bad in every people of every religion. however, the jews in jewish palestine were given a nation and were happy to share with the locals and employ them most of the time. until you guys called for our destruction, waged wars, called for our annihilation, etc.... do you think the jews in israel after the ww2 were the same jews willing to go to the slaughter by thousands without a revolt? you are dead wrong. yes, we are arrogant because we are survivors and BRILLIANT AT THAT AS WELL. we are a nation and a people of doers, movers and shakers in all aspects of life. we have accomplished in 59 years what most nations took hundreds of years to accomplish. but we are a hardened society thanks to you arabs because we have had to watch our backs forever with you at the borders. common, don't you think the situation would have been entirely differe3nt, civil and peaceful if you guys did not wish us death and destruction. you could have learned a thing or two from us as well which would have made your intelect and education wonderful.
56. #53 connie
Dr.J. ,   U.K.   (06.12.07)
You must have read Erica Jong's book about FLYING (aloud) and are doing what she did ; but at least she got satisfaction from this and didn't have to write to ynet for an orgasm
57. "Dr. J"
Connie ,   VA. USA   (06.13.07)
YOUR'E SICK , you are the one who needs a doctor.
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