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Mike Leigh cancels Israel visit over loyalty oath bill
Amir Bogen
Published: 18.10.10, 07:25
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31. Israel will never have many friends because
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (10.18.10)
unfortunately, they are not keeping Torah. It clearly states in Deuteronomy that when Israel does good they will be blessed by the nations of the world, and when they do wrong, they will be cursed by the nations of the world. Hashem has setup these conditions, but Israel can't attack Hashem, so in rebelliousness, they attack the "goyim." What redemption will come to a people behaving like this?
32. Who cares?
Rachmiel ,   MburgUSA   (10.18.10)
Here's another schmuck who believes looking good to his friends is better than actually being good. Screw him.
33. lol than none should visit the UK, after all they
ghostq   (10.18.10)
pledge their oath to the queen, hahahaha. Brits r not among the smart one.
34. to #28 not become, it never changed
ghostq   (10.18.10)
you see they had laws against jews before, just because you don't know about it it doesn't mean they didn't had racist laws, for example in the year 1125 there was law that forbade any jew to be on British soil, as I see it they never change, you just see another version of it today. and no it got nothing to do with Israel cause when George the first hangged 700 jews just for being jewsand drownd another 500, it was because he wanted to, as I see it british will never change. they r just good in diverting the guilt and make it look like someone else did it.
35. Re #24
Andrew Brehm   (10.18.10)
Actually, if you immigrate to the UK (or most other countries for that matter) you are required to sign a document pledging loyalty to the state (in the UK the Queen of England). It has never been regarded as racism before Israel announced it would introduce such an oath. I do wonder if other countries will now abandon their oaths for new citizens in order to stand on the new right side of history. (Actually, I assume they will just bash Israel and not change a thing about their own oaths.)
36. British oath
Andrew Brehm   (10.18.10)
Oath of allegiance I (name) swear by Almighty God that on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors, according to law. Affirmation of allegiance I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, her Heirs and Successors, according to law. Pledge I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen. I do wonder if Mike Leigh will now leave his home country because it's just as bad as Israel or whether he really does view an oath unacceptable if it's not about the Church of England but about Judaism (and doesn't even refer to the religious aspect of Judaism but the cultural aspect).
37. Every single day at school we recited the pledge.
JMK ,   NYC   (10.18.10)
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible....
38. Do not fill up our beautiful land with these jerks !!
olim hadashim ,   tel aviv/israel   (10.18.10)
39. I dont give a rats you know what as to what his thinks
Al   (10.18.10)
or feels. Neither should any self respecting Jew.... Yidden...look around...sell what you have and make your way home..I am..and I've lived a lifetime amongst the goyim... There is no future amongst the goyim..our future is in Israel. For all those Israelis who dont feel like they want to stay in Israel ..get your raggedy ass out of Israel so there will be place for those of us who want to be there. Israel is due to becoming one of the richest nations on earth..America is doomed
40. 39#, Al, another excellent email!
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (10.18.10)
41. Ranan Shore's response a disgrace!
Maurice ,   Montreal   (10.18.10)
In his response letter Ranan Shore implicitely acknowledges the disgusting statements by Leigh against Israel. Ranan should be ashamed to run after this hypocrite pseudo intellectual who ignores all other major problems in the world and focuses only on Israel.
42. SILLY MIKE LEIGH
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (10.18.10)
Leigh could have enjoyed a terrific time and sunshine in Israel .Instead ,he has alienated people .He should think about the old adage "be nice to people on your way up ,because you 'll meet them on your way down."
43. Mike Leigh cancels Israel visit over loyalty oath bill
Wembley Ed ,   israel   (10.18.10)
Oi ,Leigh ,YOU'RE A PLONKER !!
44. Salma,Fakestine; "God" has nothing to do with Mike..
Palestinainsareamyth ,   USA   (10.19.10)
Btw "Palestine" doesn't exist!
45. Mike Leigh
Noel Nesor ,   Israel   (10.19.10)
How many muslim states allow your films to be shown - you really are a disgrace? Why did you accept the invitation - just so that you could embarass Israel subsequently? Why do you and other Brits keep making total IDIOTS of themselves?
46. leigh is not able to bring any talent to Israel or elsewhere
dante ,   uk   (10.19.10)
leigh is just another talentless leftist lemming. silly old fool.
47. who?
courtney ,   usa   (10.19.10)
yawn...
48. SHAME!
Billie ,   Eilat,Israel   (10.19.10)
Dear Mr Leigh, I am sorry you have decided to decline from visiting my country,due to your Political beliefs.I once met and did a work-shop with you many years ago and have been a fan of your work from before we met and since.I was pleased when i heard you were coming .Now I am disapointed I had hoped you would ride above the immature reaction of Boycotting.True Peace will only be achieved and maintained when the People arise above the fanatics and the people can enjoy an equal quality of life.Culture is one of the natural need of all and the development of dialogue between diverse cultures is the only way to bring us understanding and respect. I feel you missed an opportunity in bridging some cultures and sharing some of your expertise. So sorry I have lost RESPECT for your thoughts,I hope it wont effect my opinion of your work. P.S. I would happily give my loyal allegiance to Israel,i haven't bothered to renew my UK passport in 35 years
49. Frankly I find Leigh face imbecilic #
carlos ,   San Diego U.S.A.   (10.24.10)
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