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First line of defense
Modi Kreitman
Published: 16.09.10, 19:13
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1. Bless you, Mr Kemp.
Avi ,   Geneva   (09.16.10)
Shana Tova!
2. In this era of delegitimazation, it's
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (09.16.10)
important to hear from key figures like Richard Kemp. Much appreciated!
3. Its good to know people like mr. Kemp
Omri ,   Israel   (09.16.10)
can also make it to the news. God bless you my.Kemp
4. check out videos in here on pro israel rally in london and..
moshe ,   Tel Aviv   (09.16.10)
as well as richard kemps actual speech to the UN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01SSxbY9HMY SPREAD AND CIRCULATE THE VIDEOS, THE WORLD NEEDS TO SEE WE SUPPORT ISRAEL AND WHAT ISRAEL DOES FOR THE WORLD... Thanks Ynet
5. At last somebody truly British who we can be truly proud of.
Lee ,   Manchester UK   (09.16.10)
Israel is the bestest friend any nation can ever have - FACT!
6. I can't wait
Tahl ,   Ashdod   (09.16.10)
For all the usual haters to crawl out of their wormholes, and spit out their usual ridiculous slogans. "Mr. Kemp you have no clue of what you're talking about" "Another failed has-been making PR service for the Zionists" "Mr. Kemp is on the Zionist payroll" "No amount of PR could ever spin or cover for Israel's crimes" "A criminal defending a criminal" etc, etc...
7. RICHARD KEMP IS A RIGHTEOUS
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (09.16.10)
And just man . And Richard Goldstone is an evil wicked man .We ,in all honesty ,know Israels' actions are not perfect ,indeed Israel has done some nasty things but the automatic prejudice and unfair hatred shown towards Israel has clouded the reality .Thank you Mr. Kemp for being a true friend . Mr .Kemp is a wholesome ,brave ,decent soldier....the best .
8. JUDGE GOLDSTONE
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (09.16.10)
Goldstone appears to have initially decided that Israel / israel Defence Forces were automatically guilty of criminal behavior and then adapted and shaped the evidence to prove his case .What a lousy stinking judge he is .
9. NICE TO KNOW
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (09.16.10)
That there are good men ,just and fair ,who have the moral fibre ,integrity and intelligence to discern between truth and lies . Mr .Kemp knows the truth .Arabs can not fight Israel man to man and therefore resort to lies to further their hateful aims .Mr .Kemp can not be accused of being a "zionist " he simply knows the truth and is brave enough to defend it .May he be blessed ,although I know he already has been.
10. Israeli expertise time after time saving allied lives
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (09.16.10)
Since Israel's 1967 victory, the country's western allies have benefitted immeasurably from Israeli experience and expertise. I recall even in the 1970s Soviet tanks captured by the IDF were being tested and analyzed in the UK. Indeed, allied intelligence often got their first look at advanced Soviet weaponry courtesy of the IDF. And after every major engagement, US and NATO personnel are on-site to learn from the experience. Kemp notes the IDF assistance in dealing with suicide bombers. One could add on-site training granted to US soldiers in urban combat, integrated battlefield management, and the use of UAVs. That expertise saves the lives of allied soldiers, but few realize it. Israel I'm sure appreciates Gen. Kemp's support and friendship. A fine soldier and a real mentsch.
11. kemp
mike ,   uk   (09.16.10)
I can certainly understand why Kemp keeps his location secret. Any charlatan that writes this bilge would want to keep their heads down.
12. #6
jim ,   uk   (09.16.10)
You will be waiting. Kemp is a charlatan and a highly paid member of the Israeli lobby. Bit of an embarassment really in the UK
13. Kemp's book was about his tour in Afghanistan...
Scott ,   USA   (09.16.10)
... not about the UK.
14. 11 and 12 - same person. Clearly
Alan ,   London   (09.16.10)
You used the word charlatan twice, a word that is not commonly used.. and you go from mike to jim.. are you trying to give the impression that your opinion is the view of many ? what will your name be next? Sarah? Mary? pull the other one jimmike.. Kemp, we think you're great.
15. :: Salamn Rashdi - #12 - also kept his address secret
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (09.17.10)
He did this for two decades. Do you have have any comment about Rashdi being a charlatan too? As an apologist for Islamic Jihad you do not need to answer, it was a rhetorical question.
16. Kemp got a Junket...So he has to...
Ali ,   villanova -PA- USA   (09.17.10)
Say what he is saying... They gave him a little vacation with all the goodies and all what he is saying is SCRIPTED and APPROVED... What do you call a guy like this.. He had a Price...and he got paid.... lots of Whores make more Money..
17. this "kemp" admires war criminals
Amira ,   Canada   (09.17.10)
what did he do during the 30 years of hating and aggressing other people? why is he in hiding if he is such a "hero"? how many support israel criminals? not a big crowd, thanks God!
18. #15
npoor ,   us   (09.17.10)
who is salamn rashdi........
19. Non Zionest View
Izzy ,   USA   (09.17.10)
Its great to hear some details from the Goldstone Report. I never new the report was conducted by Goldstone comittee with interviews of civilians and residents from Gaza. They never conducted an investigation...Everything is biased. Its like "Hear say". The report is filled with unreliable testimonies. Its refreshing to here a British Expert that is not considered a Zionist, give a detailed explaination of why he stands by Israels claims. Its a pitty this kind of news is not broacasted to the world. So much judgment has been passed on Israel. The World should know the Goldstone Report was conducted soley on interviews of Gaza Residents and not a completed by an investigation by the committee. (Judge Goldstone would affirm) Thanks for you non biased report!
20. An intelligent and wonderful Brit
Joe Fiasco ,   Antwerp, Belgium   (09.17.10)
I have personally had a long discussion with Richard Kemp at a conference on Iran in Brussels. He's much to be admires, and a true supporter of Israel. He said that he sees a grim future for Europe and is not sure how long his family will survive here. He told me that he believes the Jews of Europe are very lucky to have a state to run to in case of dire needs, which will authentically protect him. Like so many heroes, he stands alone at the front.
21. correction
gd ,   IS   (09.17.10)
small correction - richard kemp could not have got the medal of honor, which is a american honor and not a uk one; uk equivelenat, for its war heros, is the victoria cross
22. Amira #15
Emma ,   UK   (09.17.10)
Amira The real war criminals are Hamas and Hezbollah who use their own people as human shields while firing phospherous bombs into Israel or I suppose you call that legitimate self-defence. Why can you never except that the murderers you so admire are just that, cold-bloodied killers who can never accept responsibility for their disgusting crimes. Just because Richard Kemp has the courage to speak out against the lies and fabrications of terrorists you automatically condemn him. At least this is one Brit who hasn't been taken in by the well funded and highly organised Palestinian PR machine. It is a pity that there are not more people like him that can see through Palestinian lies and distortions and are able to tell the truth.
23. #18 Salman Rushdie
Emma ,   UK   (09.17.10)
Salman Rushdie is a Muslim British author who wrote a book called the Satanic Verses which some ignorant mullahs decided criticised Mohammed. In typical fashion, he had a fatwa decreed against him which appears to be the Muslim way of dealing with anything they do not like or approve of, simply murder anyone who they decree are at odds with them. At the time, all these illiterate Muslims who had never read a book in their lives and would certainly not be able to understand Rushdie's writings, were jumping up and down and shouting in typical fashion demanding the death of a great literary figure. Freedom of expression is obviously a foreign concept. I find it strange that any slight criciticism of Islam and Muslims andimmediately scream Islamaphobia yet Muslims can threaten to kill anyone they don't like and that is freedom of expression. Funny old world.
24. No 16 Ali
Heather ,   Manchester   (09.17.10)
Before you start flinging accusations about Richard Kemp being paid, perhaps you would like to investigate the financial links between ex-president Jimmy Carter and jihadist apologists who pour billions into the coffers of those greedy and unprincipled enough to take their money and spread their lies. And they say it is Jewish money that buys influence - I wish it were true.
25. Thank you
GOOd ,   USA   (09.17.10)
thank you Mr. kemp for your service in the war against terrorism and for standing for what is right.
26. Amira#17
funkyyaya ,   london uk   (09.17.10)
He is a member of COBRA not CORDOBA....
27. Bravo Mr Kemp! You are brave and articulate...
Rafi ,   US   (09.17.10)
... something that confounds the "Street" mob and their knee-jerk supporters...
28. I love ZOU kEMP!
Paul ,   Suisse   (09.17.10)
Finally someone who can see the truth and has the balls to say it!
29. Kemp and common sense
Reuven ,   Herzlia Israel   (09.17.10)
What Kemp has to say is largely common sense, but sad to say, particularly in our PC world that we live in today, common sense is not common at all. However, Kemp has the clout to say what really has to be said, so I only hope that he will keep on saying it in as many forums as possible.
30. "camp" hero
SHIMON OHAYON ,   U.S.A   (09.17.10)
MR. KEMP DESERVE A SPECIAL TREATMENT FROM ISRAEL LIKE "HONORABLE GLOBAL HEROES"- THANKS mr. KEMP
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