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Obama and the racism card
Ophir Falk
Published: 18.09.09, 14:18
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31. #29 - Josh: The evilangelical "Laban" cenacle
YAMALB ,   USA   (09.19.09)
read the book with "God on their side: or in my opinion a more apt title would be "with gods on their side" documents step by step the measures taken by bush/cheney and crew to ostracize, demoralize, proselytize, castigate "undesirables" and "non-conformists" of their sickening blood/flesh cult - these dominionist evangelicals like - Benny Hin - Jenkins, LeHaye, Haggert, Haggee and the rest of these shaman imps are nothing more than a revival of british israelism and positive christianity they are the same christian arabists that worked so feverishly and ardently for the exclusion and eventually extermination of the BILU that sought to do Aliyah in the mid-20th century. If I have a problem with Obama it is this "his weakness and trepidation has aloud for these scum-bags to retain their positions of power, influence and deceit. I am still in the middle of it here in D.C. and I see their machinations everyday, all I can do is pray they are unable to complete the crusade bush put them on in his tenure.
32. #27 - Brod, your comments are frightening and deplorable
YAMALB ,   USA   (09.19.09)
and you sir are totally bereft of any discernible moral character. I assess that you are a member of what has sadly became the American fascist party, (formerly the Republican Party) there are a few Goldwater/Reagan conservative intellectuals left in that party and, sadly they are completely overpowered and muted by the belligerency, ignorance and racism of reactionary multitudes that comprise the base of this modern rendition of the GOP. You are contemptible throw-back to the days of George Lincoln Rockwell and sadly you aren’t the exception you are the rule and DoD is in fact teeming with ilk of your measure. I weep for the future and lament at the calamity you have wreaked on this nation. You hubris, animus and turpitude are boundless.
33. Anti-israel is NOT anti-semitism....this article is wrong
palestinian ,   dc   (09.19.09)
this article is offensive and wrong even to jews worldwide. Israel no longer speaks in the name of the worldwide jewish community. Besides, there are many more Arab semites in our world than there are jewish semites, so the word "anti-semitism" has lost its credibility years ago.
34. such arrogance
black man ,   amsterdam   (09.19.09)
hmmm it's always a matter of race when a black man is on your face hum? When will all end?
35. #8 Ah check YOUR facts mate.According to the last cnn,abc,
nbc,msnbc polls, it ,   was 85%.US Jew   (09.19.09)
36. #21 Poor AY,so intent on displaying your ignorance for all
to see.Such a use- ,   less life you lead.   (09.19.09)
37. #26 It's obvious Cohen is NOT your real name.If it was,you
would know what it ,   means in Hebrew.   (09.19.09)
38. First paragraph wrong.
ben Ish   (09.19.09)
How can you claim he didn't make racism an issue when 90% of all blacks voted for Barak? Absurd. Just because you can't see the magician's hand, doesn't mean he isn't manipulating things. This is a commonly used ploy. Setup a racial background division. Create animosity. Present a symbol. Elevate that symbol above the division. Every so often make an accidental slip in support of the cause. The divisive supporters will mindlessly follow their symbol even though all concerned are careful not never actually let the symbol participate. It is not needed, and furthermore, it is understood that the symbol is silent martyr, and thus his supporters become ever more passionately engaged. Witness the escalating racial divisions in the US, the absolute arrogance of ACORN, and the scorn that all opposition to Obama encounters. Just because he does not participate in it himself, does not mean he isn't their silent symbolic martyr. Actions speak louder than words. Obama has done nothing to moderate this racial division, and plenty to escalate it. He is therefore the symbol and leader of a growing racial division.
39. to: Ben Ish
Ben Ish Chai ,   USA   (09.19.09)
Do some research on voter stats for King County Texas. Overwhelmingly voted for McCain - only two unidentified individuals voted for Obama, the county is 98% Caucasian, self-identified as Christian/Protestant, the only ethnic minority in the county is Hispanics. Well so far no big deal right??? 70% of registered voters in the county are Democrat - whoa, whoa, WTF! yep you heard it right - DEEEEMMMMOOOOCRATTT. America is a deeply troubled, sick, supersession displacement dogma, identity thieving morally bereft/bankrupt, flesh/blood jesusite cult worshiping and dominated fascist state. Brought into full fruition by known other then evangelical messianic trifecta bush/cheney/rummsfield - they are the embodiment of the azi d’haka
40. But I thought that the Palestinians already have a state,...
Nick Sporek ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (09.19.09)
... called Jordan. Don't they make up the majority of it?
41. #10's just disappointed we're saving & feeding his victims
5th generation ,   Israel   (09.20.09)
and he's left out, living where he ___s.
42. 100%
(09.20.09)
sharp as a knife - every word, the painfull truth!!
43. the biggest BS
INCognito   (09.20.09)
I ever read here.
44. #26...your arguments
Le' Faux Jew ,   US   (09.20.09)
were also used against American Indians. Whoose land is it?
45. To #9:Yitzhak - No, not wrong!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (09.20.09)
“Polls and studies over the past two decades point to a steady decrease in antisemitic attitudes, beliefs, and manifestations among the American public. A 1992 survey by the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith showed that 20 percent of Americans—between 30 to 40 million adults—held antisemitic views, as against 29 percent in 1964. However, another survey by the same organization concerning antisemitic incidents shows that the curve has risen without interruption since 1986.” The number of Americans holding antisemitic views declined markedly six years later when another ADL study classified only 12 percent of the population—between 20 to 25 million adults—as "most anti-Semitic." Confirming the findings of previous surveys, both studies also found that African Americans were significantly more likely than whites to hold anti-Semitic views, with 34 percent of blacks classified as "most anti-Semitic," compared to 9 percent of whites in 1998. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisemitism_in_the_United_States There you have it and if your look further, anti-Semtism is rampant anom blacks wolrdwide. I very good exaple is South Africa. Under the "Apartheid Regime" the majority of SA Jews were very anti the Nationalist Government but when the Soweto Riots broke out in JUne 1976 the first person they killed was Dr. Edelstein, the head of the huge Baragwaneth Hospital and a many whi cared deeply for his black patients. This is just one wxaple and you can add to it the recent rantings of a South African Cabinet Minister who called for "South African Jews to be driven into the sea"! So, why should Obama be any different without the disgusting influence of Reverend Wright?
46. ophir, go on and write ahead !
one or zero   (09.20.09)
Ophir, I wanted to tell you that I read your articles carefully for several months and always enjoy hearing your insights about what is happening in israel in international arena. Your vision, your analytical logical conclusion you lead them, make me wait for your next article curiosity. And to comment No' 4: a small comment: I wish every columnist in Israel, would know what he was talking about, like Ophir does- " Daia Lechcima iBermiza ...."
47. 3
Rosie ,   Israel   (09.20.09)
How do you know?
48. 1 American Jews
Rosie   (09.20.09)
In 1933 in Germany there were not so few Jews that voted for Hitler, because he promised better economy, and in pre-WWII Italy there were very many Jews that voted for Mussolinni, because he promised that trains in Italy would depart on time. Mussolinni delivered on his promise: trains did depart on time, to all destinations, including Aushwitz, etc.
49. 11
Rosie ,   Israel   (09.20.09)
Great! Short and to the point.
50. 23
Rosie ,   Israel   (09.20.09)
Agree 100% with you. Shana Tova
51. 26 - Jerold Cohen USA
20/09/09   (09.20.09)
"It is anti-colonialism recognizing that the victims are the inhabitants of the land when the European Jews came in with guns." Really? And why doesn't that same anti-colonialism say anything in defence of legitimate rights of the victims - the inhabitants of North and South America when Europeans came in with guns?! When they exterminated native Indian inhabitants,leaving nothing of their rich culture, razed their villages, and built European cities on that land? Why wouldn't you return your precious Seal Beach to the people it rightly belongs?
52. Afghan Jew
(09.20.09)
My question is how long want israelis be occupiers? ( against international consensus and laws) How long should suffer palastinian people? How long would the bible be the ground for every justification? Once the palatinians were jews before they became muslims.
53. hussein obama is an enemy of the State of Israel.
Guy   (09.21.09)
54. Obama and the alleged racism card
Marlene N. ,   New York City   (09.21.09)
The criticisms that I have for Obama as the President of my country is that he has never criticized Israel for being a racist society, and that is quite unbecoming for an African American to support any racist government no matter who it is. But to call Obama a racist because he does not support Jewish settlements is the most ludicrous thing I've ever heard. Israel simply has no right whatsoever according to internation and UN resolutions to build settlements in occupied territory. Just because israel thinks it is disputed as opposed to occupied means absolutely nothing. Obama needs to get out there and do the right thing and oppose Israel as a racist society first and foremost, as well as all decent people of good moral conscience.. The day I see him do that is the day he will earn my respect. Anything less than that is unacceptable.
55. Absolutely NO question
Gideon Reader   (09.21.09)
ZerO is both a putz,...and a racist. Re: his wishes for a Happy New Year? Stuf it where the stimulus dont shine.
56. revive reciprocity!
C.J. Glasman ,   tel aviv, israel   (09.21.09)
a very logical article, yet a bit naive.
57. to #52 according to international law Israel
ghostq   (09.21.09)
is also bount as soverin stat while palis don't recognize it, someone breaking the international law... yep palis break it by not recognize the law that was lagislated, did the UN got international democrat voting regarding their issue I doubt that very much.
58. Obama and Racism
Avi Jehoshua ,   Tel Aviv   (09.21.09)
How true. an exccellent analysis. Hope Obama reads it too
59. #54 Ignorant.
ben Ish   (09.21.09)
Israel is NOT OCCUPYING ANYTHING. What is wrong with your culture that you people make statements like that without one SHRED of factual basis, and then self-righteously spew contempt on a subject that you have OBVIOUSLY never spent a moment researching. Riddle me this, BatLady: The PLO was created 3 years BEFORE the 1967 war. GOT IT? ** THREE YEARS BEFORE ** Exactly what was it that needed "liberating" then???? HUH? In fact, it is the "Palestinians" who are the occupiers. By all rights, and law, and reason, Israel could have taken Judea and Samaria 100%. The occupiers belonged to Jordan in 1918, in 1948, in 1967, and right now too. Except for the Syrians. And the Lebanese. Oh, and the ... zzzzzz. I suggest you try books instead of propaganda, I mean HBO and History Channel.
60. In the states,he took the word of a black man who cried "Ras
PJ ,   Ft.Worth, Texas   (09.21.09)
cism" over a white cop who was later proven innocent. So who is the real rascist here? Oh yeah, that's right it's Obama.
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