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Ahmadinejad: I'm not anti-Semitic
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 21.09.10, 17:25
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1. Ahmadinejad happy "Western leaders won't bring justice"
Eric ,   Tel Aviv & New York   (09.21.10)
Ahmadinejad is happy that "Western leaders won't bring justice" it means he will not have to face justice. He is guiltily of oppressing the Arab minority of Iran. He is guilty the deaths and violence of Iranian people who objected to his stealing the election. He is guilty of crimes in Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria - in all cases people died. He is guilty of incitement against another member nation of the UN. He is guilty of breaching the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty - on several occasions. He sleeps easy knowing that the west, as lead by Obama will not stop him or bring him to justice.
2. #1 Based on your logic,the west(spec. The US)
Peter ,   Vienna-Austria   (09.21.10)
Would have to unleash all hell on israel for breaching so many UN resolutions. In fact the number of UN violations committed by israel are so on the rise these days(last I checked it on Wiki,the number was around 225 UN violations). In short: Is there actually any NGO,Country and etc left that has not criticized israel over its policies? And oh,while we're at it,lets not forget that israel was the very first to introduce Nukes to that part of the world.
3. To be anti-Zionist IS anti-semetism
William ,   Israel   (09.21.10)
Because the definition of Zionism is "the right to self-determination by the Jewish people" - a right enshrined in human rights charters. Why does this make A'jad anti-semitic? Because to demand the right of self-determination for other groups, especially "Palestinians" who aren't even a unique population, and NOT for Jews, is an act of discrimination and inequality. Some would argue that self-determination does not include stepping on the rights of others. I agree with this. So why does A'jad and Leftists support giving open State land to a population like "Palestinians" including land Jews paid for, and attack Jews for not giving away they actually bought and own? Again, its all discrimination.
4. Peter # 2
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (09.21.10)
Israel and the U.S. don't bow down to the United Nations. Our president might but we don't. As to Israel being the first to have nuclear weapons, so what? The hostility of Israels neighbors and the world in general gives them good reason to need those weapons. Soverign nations have to look out for their own security and well being. The U.N isn't going to do it for them. If they did we wouldn't have situations like Darfur to name one. It's a pity the U.N. can't move to Austria where people like you can throw your money at them and get nothing in return.
5. To Peter, #2
Canadian ,   Toronto   (09.21.10)
It's EASY to criticize Israel when you don't know what you're talking about. Any those NGO's, Countries etc. etc. you mention that criticize Israel DON'T know what they're talking about.
6. Peter:it's dinner time for the people in the cellar.
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7. 1) ZIONISM is older than 3000yr old King David's term ZION
ZION lover ,   Planet Earth   (09.21.10)
prceded the birth of most of western history. so its nothing new. Ironically the early persians, under darius and cyrus were the first major pro zionist movement among noin Jews- they encouraged and allowed the Jews to return from babylonia and Persia to the Jewish Homeland in Israel and to rebuild the destroyed 1st Temple of Solomon. 2) ZIONism, the love for Zion and the return to the Jewish homeland and the estabishment of a Jewish nation state, much as there are 22 arab nation states, 57 muslim nations states, 1 big chinese nation state...you get the drift. Its ok for 57 muslim states to be muslim, but there is no room for the Jews? 2 letters: F & U
8. no, ahmadinejad is anti-zionist AND anti-semitic
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (09.21.10)
is there any dispute about this??
9. TWISTED LOGIC,TWISTING WORDS
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (09.21.10)
And since when have facts been subject to opinion? Facts are objective,not subjective,unless you're a Holocaust denier like Mahmoud Adolphhitlerjad. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
10. Ahmadinejad falls back on simple lies
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (09.21.10)
It is the old cover story for the antisemitic. Martin Luther King :"When approached by a student who attacked Zionism, Dr. Martin Luther King responded: “When people criticize Zionists, they mean Jews. You're talking anti-Semitism.” From Seymour Martin Lipset, “The Socialism of Fools—The Left, the Jews and Israel,” Encounter, (December 1969), p. 24 It didn't work then and doesn't work now. I find if you consider the source, past remarks and number of other things, it's not hard to see what he is. The real hoax, in my opinion is the myth of a Palestinian people. The fact is most are just Arabs, no different from any of the Arabs that live around them. Most of the Arabs in Israel came there because the Zionists where building a country. They came for the jobs created by the Jewish people. That's not to say there were some Arabs that lived there for long time. But even brief study of history shows that they considered themselves Syrians, Part of a Greater Syria, and that just a fact. You find it the old history books on the Middle East. Even looking at old Maps from the 1300's the Area is listed as Syria. Here is an old Map: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/shepherd/assyrian_empire_750_625.jpg Here is another Map: http://0.tqn.com/d/ancienthistory/1/0/F/e/2/christianity_dev_1300.jpg Study these maps made hundreds of years ago, it clearly shows how the Arabs thought of themselves. You can zoom in and study these maps, it is fascinating. That is the BIG Hoax, don't expect Ahmadinejad to talk about it.
11. Perfect
Jane   (09.21.10)
How telling, how revealing - he sounds just like all of the left and they like him - not anti-Semitic, just anti-Zionist. Unbelievable. Of course #3 is correct.
12. #3
John   (09.21.10)
You jews have been against the self determination of whites for years. You force diversity and multiculturalism down white countries yet you want Israel to remain homogeneous.
13. Ah yes, my favorite subject...
Baruch ,   Marin County, CA   (09.21.10)
Putin cuts deals with Ahmadinejad for nuke plants, while the US hands Israel and Saudi Arabia sophisticated weapons. Hey look, this is the way the world works. And if anybody thinks that the Cold War ended, then think again. The "terror premium" on the price of oil is what is keeping the Russians warm and clothed during the winter months. Let's call a spade a spade and get this thing over with once and for all, shall we. This is about war and money and power. It is about winning at all costs. It is ugly business. But by God almighty, it would be helpful if but for one moment in modern history if the godforsaken media would call this what it is. Disgusting, gratuitous hatred uncaring of whether people die in the end. And it's all for the glory. What glory? Call this what it is. Pure evil.
14. opposing your fanatic regime
eren ,   türkiye   (09.21.10)
is not anti-semitic..its about being healthy human beings..
15. #12
Jane   (09.21.10)
Jews are hardly homgenous, John. Your ignorance is manifested in your hatred, as in "you jews".
16. The Utility of Ahmedinejad's Comment
Bill ,   New York, USA   (09.21.10)
Now whenever someone else uses the line "I'm not anti-Semitic, I'm anti-Zionist," the obvious retort is: "sure, just like Ahmadinejad!"
17. How can you tell with certainty that someone is antisemitic?
flyingdoc57 ,   Florida, U.S.A.   (09.21.10)
Answer: If he/she states "I'm not an anti-semite, just anti-zionist". Of course, anyone with half a brain (or more) knows full well that there isn't a shred of difference between anti-semitism and anti-zionism. They are one and the same. This tired old saying ("I'm not an anti-semite, just anti-zionist") is as old as Israel, and was famously recognized for its fraud by none other than Martin Luther King Jr., who said: ". . . You declare, my friend, that you do not hate the Jews, you are merely 'anti-Zionist.' And I say, let the truth ring forth from the high mountain tops, let it echo through the valleys of God's green earth: When people criticize Zionism, they mean Jews--this is God's own truth." (From M.L. King Jr., "Letter to an Anti-Zionist Friend," Saturday Review_XLVII (Aug. 1967), p. 76.) Stop taking us for fools, Peter from Vienna, Matty Groves, Salma, Nour, and the rest of the Yputz's in this forum. Do not pee on our legs and tell us its raining, fools. We have been on this planet longer than any of you. We know anti-semitism when we see it. If you're "anti-zionist", you are an anti-semite. Period. End of story. Do not try to hide from that truth. Wear it 'proudly' on your sleeves, where everyone can see it, just as we were made to wear the badge of "JUDE" on our arms during W.W.II. so that your "anti-zionist" ancestors would know who to taunt and spit on as they passed.
18. So denying the Holocaust is anti-Zionist now?
Yaniv ,   Israel   (09.21.10)
19. (Either Way) = Anti-Jew
emanon ,   USA   (09.21.10)
20. Anti-Zionists belive that all people except jews have rights
Mike ,   Oxford UK   (09.21.10)
Zionism is the right of the Jewish people to self-govern. Most anti-Zionists believe that all people except Jews deserve the right to self-govern. Anti-zionist=Anti-semitism=Racism
21. mr ahmaddijiad IS A MONSTER
Brazen   (09.21.10)
regardless of what he says, he speaks from the SIDE of his neck. He is anti-semetic/anti-zionism and anti-jewish/hebrew. So what who cares what you think. The point is DON'T EXPECT to be respected by people that KNOW who you really are? A MONSTER !!!
22. Yeah right
sophie ,   holland   (09.21.10)
And I'm santa claus
23. Just as I am... Zionism.. A Political Ideology
RJBH ,   Methil   (09.21.10)
Judhaism. Jewish religion.
24. @3
daz ,   uk   (09.22.10)
Up untill 1947 the Zionists had purchased 6% of the mandate. After partition the UN gave 55% to the zionists and 45% including the WB to the Palestinians. Also one can be anti zionist without being anti semetic as one is a religion the other an ideology, many jews are actually anti zionists.
25. Not Antisemetic? Yeah, Neither Was Your Mentor Hitler
David H ,   Marietta USA   (09.22.10)
Or your pal Obama. Or your favorite international organization, the U.N. The milk of human kindness, all. Israel, you are wasting good tritium.
26. #2 - Um...did you say "wikipedia"?
William ,   Israel   (09.22.10)
BUZZ!! You get an "F" for sourcing from an opinion site and calling it "facts". Sadly, that IS the common modus operandi of Leftists these days.
27. #24 - Jews themselves are regarded as a race
William ,   Israel   (09.22.10)
It has been verified through genetic testing and socialist research. It's been studied to death already, so accept it. Back to my point, Zionism is the manifestation of Jewish human rights of self-determination. Call it by any other name but the purpose and legality is still the same. What I argue is infact the same people who claim Zionism is bad give support to the self-determination of "Palestinians" despite the fact that they are not a unique population nor a race of any kind. Those Jews who are against Zionism do so for 2 reasons: 1) a convoluted strict belief that only the Messiah can create an Israel, or 2) they are bleeding heart liberals who bought into the purposeful bastardized definition used to defame Zionism without any real knowledge of it in the first place. Neither group concerns us. Regarding land issues - the land purchased by Zionists was from private owners, of which only 5% of total land mass was not public. In terms of ruling govt transfers and name changes, only private land is not subject to the whims of the new govt per Intl Law, thus protecting the rights of the individuals. Giving Israel the right over the land to rule did not negate the rights of private owners. However, because most was public land the Brits under the Mandate era had the right to give it to Jews just as they had the right to give Transjordan to Arabs, without consulting residents there.
28. #12 - "you Jews"?? Wake up on the "racist" side of bed 2day?
William ,   Israel   (09.22.10)
The US never started out as homogeneous and they never intended it to be. Europe isn't homogeneous because of their guilt for years of colonization but now they're paying for it by whitewashing their own heritage. Nothing related to Jews here. Israel is nothing close to homogeneous. We have people from all around the world, speaking many different languages, and all religions represented there...coexisting the best we can. What Israel wants is for those who hate us and work to destroy us to fail and be gone. I don't think any other nation would tolerate such terrorism or racism against it either.
29. #2 - regarding NGOs
William ,   Israel   (09.22.10)
NGOs are notorious for chasing the money and notoriety rather than where they are truly needed to help people. Look how quick they dropped Tibet in 1990. Nothing changed there...China didn't loosen its grip or even drop its demands to determine future Dali Lamas. Tibetans still die and still face cultural genocide. So why did NGOs walk away? Because its not sexy any more. It doesn't drive passion in people anymore, and hence, the wallets don't open and newspapers don't cover it. A better question to ask is: How many of these NGOs who have the sole purpose to attack Israel have actually addressed any worse atrocities in many places in the world, even next door to Israel? The only NGOs that do any good are the ones you hardly know about because they spend their time helping humans rather than chasing film crews.
30. #14 - Sadly, you kill those who oppose your regime
William ,   Israel   (09.22.10)
and so do many tyrannical Arab despotic regimes. With so many atrocities against other populations and millions of lives extinguished on your collective hands, it's hard to take you seriously when you label Israel as "fanatical", especially when Arabs live freely in our State in equality.
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