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UK labor unions approve Israeli goods boycott
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Published: 17.09.09, 16:33
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61. UK labor unions approve Israeli goods boycott
En ,   U K   (09.17.09)
GENESIS 12:3. Ever since the UK turned against israel after WW2, the curse of Genesis 12:3 has been ravaging the country. I hope that the pastors of the churches in the UK will wake up and do something before the country sinks further into shame. The real humiliation of being humiliated is to be oblivious of the humiliation. This is the state of the present UK. The more you bless Israel, the more God blesses you; the more you curse Israel, the more God's curse according to Genesis 12:3 pursues you! Jesus said that the scriptures cannot be broken.. In the end it is the UK that will lose because God's plan for Israel is already settled.
62. PLease advise us which UK products to boycott!
klaus ,   Tel Aviv   (09.17.09)
63. main thing
Barney ,   USA   (09.17.09)
ever bought from britain was some great music. that stopped flowing in the mid 70's. nothing they offer is so great now. they are missing the boat on Israeli goods which are superior. the boycott is meaningless. made a lot of their arab population happy and at the rate they are going they will become an islamic republic anyway.kind of funny thinking about the date consuming brits bringing down Israel with their boycott of dates. don't think you will find an ill brit in the hospital refusing Israeli medical technology
64. Problem is this is only the start, all EU may soon follow
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, USA   (09.17.09)
This boycott means little but it most likely is only the start with all the EU soon following. The US is the real key as it has been in the past but with Obama pushing for the Roadmap and the UN reports, Israel could be in for hard times. Pulling loan guarantee to Israeli business (44B) and stopping Israeli exports could truly hurt Israel.
65. Union thugs
Good ,   FL, USA   (09.17.09)
It is all temporary. Soon enough the Fire Brigades in the UK will have to start fighting the fires set by their fanatic Muslim friends. It seems like they have already forgotten 7/7. Go ahead and boycott what you want but know that you are a loser and one day you’ll scratch your head and say to yourself: “darn, the Israelis had it right, again”. Just like the bombing of the Iraqi Nukes, when all countries were so “enraged” by Israel’s action but today…………… The more you boycott, the smarter the Israelis will become, the better products they’ll produce and the more independent they’ll become of a world that will rather see the Jews disappear than succeed. There were times that most citrus fruit sold in Europe was coming from Israel but you boycotted Israeli farmers (for your addiction to oil) and guess what, Israel is providing hi-tech solutions that are second to none but the US. Probably the computer you are using would not work without the microchips that are invented in Israel, so go ahead and boycott, keep shooting your own foot if you like the feeling.
66. To: #10 Palestinian, dc
Good ,   FL, USA   (09.17.09)
Mr “Palestinian”, I have some good news for you: Israel has never had “racist, Apartheid policies against the native Palestinian people” because such people do not exist. Get over it and stop terrorism.
67. Another short-sighted British boycott
Cynthia ,   USA   (09.17.09)
Israel remains the primary employer for Palestinian workers. They are hired to work for settlement based employers as well. Like other anti-Israel boycotts, it's never about helping the Palestinians.
68. #6 & 50
5th generation ,   Israel   (09.17.09)
Sad, ignorant stalkers. How long have you been "boycotting" this website until you stumbled upon an opportunity to let out your aggressions onto a mismatched audience? What's that in your computer? Don't look now, but it's an Israeli invention. Kim from Australia - if you're not an aborigine, you have a lot more to be concerned about than us. But don't bother with the facts either of you - your heads will explode faster than your Islamist neighbors can say "sharia or die".
69. Ah, #35, your opening remark had me smiling
Cameron ,   USA   (09.17.09)
70. To: #53 John
Good ,   FL, USA   (09.17.09)
Wow John, you must be really full of yourself. The UK granted a homeland to the Jews? Are you kidding me? It was not yours to begin with, you colonized it buddy. Did you also grant a homeland to India, Pakistan, Bahamas, Kenya, Scotland and Ireland? The UK blocked Fleeing Jews from entering their land in WW2. The Jews were supposed to get 50% of “Palestine” but you betrayed them and “gave” them only 20% so that you can kiss some Arab butt. I’ll tell you what the UK gave Israel, you gave Israel the “Palestinian problem” and soon you’ll pay for it on the streets of London, courtesy of your Muslim friends.
71. UK boycott of Israeli products
Butch Johnson ,   Boise,ID. U.S.A.   (09.18.09)
I'm with you Yonah. The increasing Muslin population in the UK as well as western Europe in general is using their growing influence to change the cultural and political climate to the detriment of the Christian and Jewish populations. Trade unions are especially susceptible since their memberships include a growing number of minorities including Muslims. It's the same way here in the states.
72. to all the haters (including brits)
tel avivi setler ,   zion   (09.18.09)
jews were always here and will stay here. with your support or without it. now... go make me a tea. this is the only thing you good at.
73. #20
mark ,   ca   (09.18.09)
alian,luck of sun and poor diet have huge side effects. you are a living proof.Speaking of a$$es,you saved your own.uk will be 3rd world country in the near future.sooner than you can imagine.My regards to Lizzy.
74. When ignorance emerges out of bigotry
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (09.18.09)
Case in point: Intedi Nensak in Sweden (#50) who claims, "You [Israel] have very little to offer the world other than copies of what other countries have developed." Rubbish. OECD figures confirm that Israel is #1 in R&D as a percentage of GNP; generates more patents, has more scientists and engineers per capita. Some 50% of its exports are of a high-tech nature. Technion turns out more computer science graduates annually than any institution I know of. Check out http://israel21c.com to see what they're coming up with. Set your bigotry and ignorance aside and get real. Your PC, cell phone, and flat screen have more Israeli technology in it than you realize. So does your doctor's office. And your military.
75. to #71 Butch
Susan ,   Kfar Saba   (09.18.09)
You are right. The only good thing in the US s that there aren't that many Muslims, yet. I hope the government looks at Europe and doesn't let any more immigrate. As long as their numbers are small they keep quiet and get along in the larger society. But when there are too many they raise their heads and make a lot of trouble. Look athe the website The Third Jihad.com and watch the film. Scary.
76. BRITISH GOODS?
solemnman ,   israel   (09.18.09)
I don't know that there are any British goods worth importing or- that there are, in fact , any worthy or non worthy goods being imported now but-the time for reciprociating their boycot has come.
77. #16, EU exports more to Israel than it imports
Danny   (09.18.09)
so net net Israel would be a winner if there was a "boycott"
78. MESSAGE TO BRITS
HERBERT SHERBERT ,   Safed Israel   (09.18.09)
You once HAD a great country.The operative word being HAD,Britain today is a failed third-rate cesspit,get used to it and STOP BEING SO JEALOUS OF ISRAEL.
79. "I WILL BLESS THOSE WHO BLESS
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   Safed Israel   (09.18.09)
YOU AND CURSE THOSE WHO CURSE YOU." GOODBYE BRITAIN,or as most of the world is concerned GOOD RIDDANCE.
80. Boycott by U.K. Labor Unions
Linda Ertel ,   San Jose USA   (09.18.09)
I really think Britian is disgracing itself and being disobedient to God to boycott some Israeli goods and to stop contracts with some Israeli companies. The Bible says there will not be peace between these two natons until the Messiah returns. (I am Christian.) All nations who dishonor Israel will face God's wrath and disfavor, as my nation currently is enduring. It is not pleasant or sweet to have God remove His hand from a nation.
81. # 17 and 77
martin ,   stevenage uk   (09.19.09)
israel more than managed to survive the big boycott period during the late 70's with many brit companies since disappeared. did you not know that bmc's only unit that made a profit for the uk was israel.. lord stokes closed it down due to arab pressure. so where are the brit motorcompanies today? if israel retaliates the eu with massive unemployment and especially uk will be the big loser. israel has more to offer than the uk. well perhaps cheese is the exception
82. 47. Boycott them
Timmy ,   Zephyrhills, FL   (09.19.09)
'Pderhaps tens of millions of our Evangelical friends in the US'. Do not kid yourselves about Evangelical Christians. All my family members are Evangelical. They are only interested in the Rapture where in the 'final battle' all Jews will convert at Armageddon. They are not your friends. They are just as as determined to convert people as the Muslims. They are just go about it in a sneaker way. Their double-talk is deafening. And by my own family to boot. That is why I am now an Atheist. Christians are some of the the most hateful people I know. I feel for you as I to am a constant target for my lack of religious faith. Maybe some day the peace loving religion of the Jews and other no-violent faiths. as well as atheists can live side by side in peace when Islam and Christianity destroys each other. We can only hope.
83. #72.. THAT TEA MAY NOT EVEN BE BRITISH
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (09.20.09)
IF THAT IS THE ONLY THING THE BRITS ARE GOOD FOR, IS MAKING TEA....... IS THE TEA FROM BRITAIN OR IS IT IMPORTED ?
84. In response to englandistan we should
jason white ,   afula,israel   (09.20.09)
build three new towns on our liberated territory. We should boycott all goods to and from the illegal pali settlements. We should make life harder for the palis in response. Any one who sides with the palis is on the side of terrorism and surrendering to islam. We should boycott englandistan products and stop all tours and business trips there. What weapons do we need from them? They cannot even supply their own troops in afghanistan with enough kit.
85. to #20 You did not lose millions of men
jason white ,   afula,israel   (09.20.09)
and women! Your government and the government of the U.S. refused to bomb the rail lines to the concentration camp. Also your navy and army made sure Jews could not escape from nazi europe to safety here. Finally it was the Americans that saved your asses in two world wars.If not for the American Kaiser Bill would have been your emperor! You are a country that killed and enslaved people all over the world.You looted the treasures of many people in their native lands. Look what you did in africa, asia and the Americas.
86. #20..ALIEN.....U.K.'S SORRY ASS WAS SAVED BY U.S.A.
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (09.21.09)
ALIEN #20 IS SO ARROGANT AND HATEFUL AND HAS A VERY SHORT MEMORY. HE SAYS THE U.K. SAVED WHO , FROM WHAT? YOU SURE WAITED A HECK OF A LONG TIME BEFORE ACTING IN WW2. YOU BRITS. WERE SUPPLIED WITH VAST ANOUNTS OF U.S.A. ARMS AND MUNITIONS. YOU ALSO WAITED WHILE THE RUSSIANS WERE DOING THE DIRTY FIGHTING. YOUR BRITISH ASS WAS SAVED BY USA, RUSSIA. --- U.K. WOULD NEVER HAVE SURVIVED THE WAR IF NOT FOR OUTSIDE HELP. #20..ALIEN IS SO SMUG AND A LIAR ; THE BRITS SAVED THE JEWS HE SAYS ?? #20... THE U.K. IS THE REAL CRY BABY ............................. ARGENTINA BORROWED " YOUR " FALKLAND ISLANDS AND YOU BRITS. WENT BESERK.......... YOU SHOULD GET A GRIP ON REALITY. YOU HAVE NO MORAL, ETHICAL OR FACTUAL GROUNDS TO ATTACK OTHERS, WHEN YOU ARE THE WORST OFFENDER OF ALL THAT YOU ACCUSE OTHERS OF. IT'S THE AMERICANS AND THE RUSSIANS WHO DID ALL THE HEAVY FIGHTING IN WW2 AND SAVED THE BRIT'S SORRY ASS. THEN THE BRITS ENTERED THE WAR, AND THE U.K. EMERGES AS " SMUG AND VICTORIOUS ". IF NOT FOR THE U.S.A AND RUSSIAN HELP IN FIGHTING FOR YOU IN WW2, THE U.K. WOULD NOT EXIST TODAY.
87. Boycott them too
RT ,   Jerusalem   (09.21.09)
Don't buy British products or go there as tourists.
88. UK boycott
Sharona ,   Jerusalem   (09.24.09)
Please send me a list of companies and products so I can send it to all my friends so they can make special efforts to BUY lots and lots of these products.
89. Was thinking of not buying any British products
Anon ,   Johannesburg   (10.04.09)
But cant think of any. Help anyone?? i think its just banking. cant remeber the last time i saw a made in UK sticker on anything (In South Africa) that is. they have no more car industry, the pund is way to strong to produce anything. Can anyone please help me think of some products?
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