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Lieberman: Leftist organizations support terror
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 10.01.11, 16:26
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1. Whatever Avigdor Lieberman says, he was
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (01.10.11)
right in establishing this bill which will investigate the funding sources of NGOs with offices in Israel. In addition, let's hope that the salaries of its leaders, like Yaariv Oppenheimer of Peace Now, is also exposed. In that way, when there is absolute transparency, we will know whether these NGOs are abiding by the laws of our land and, furthermore, funders will learn how their contributions are being established and used. So much for the free reign and unexamined behaviour of NGOs. Lieberman and Yisrael Beiteinu are carrying out, and with gusto, the desires and aims of the majority of us Israelis. I wouldn't be surprised if Yisrael Beiteinu, along with Likud, formed the next Israeli government. What a relief it would be!
2. he is 10000% correct
a ash ,   nyc   (01.10.11)
we can not hide from the truth forever--look at the long term damage has been done
3. Lieberman: The Pee Wee Herman of Israeli politics
Jeff, Ex-Marine ,   San Diego, US   (01.10.11)
I hope Mr. Netanyahu does not dismiss him. I really do enjoy his antics. There aren't many politicians like him left. Sorry if this offends anyone, but I can't help but play the 'looney tunes' theme song in my head everytime he appears on TV.
4. Really, does Mr.Liberman belong to Leftist organizations ?!
Salma ,   Palestine   (01.10.11)
it's new flash for me !
5. reading their interviews proves FM is right.
Golan ,   Modinn   (01.10.11)
a couple of weeks ago a prominent feminist and leftist radical (what is the opposite of an oxymoron? Repetition?) "condemned" and justified and supported violence and terror against Jews... I mean occupation (of Tel Aviv.) She got some prize for anti-Israel activity by slapping peace on it.... "Anti-Semitism Now for Peace" or "Kill All Jews for Peace" or "Peace After Israel and her citizens are murdered...International." But hey, she is just a "peace" activist, right? I mean Left?
6. On the mark! Kudose to a leader! Instead of these poltical
Yoseph ,   Israel   (01.10.11)
lapdancers. I would like to know who on the right he is referring to that way we can know who is not fulfilling the public mandate they were voted into...
7. Hi Jeff ex marine!
Ricardo Macher ,   Karnei Shomron IL   (01.10.11)
Looney tunes music do sound in your mind! No doubt! Just one question, don't you have nothing more interesting in the USA that you need to get involved in Israeli affairs without having any right? We Israelis do like Lieberman and he represents exactly what 95% of Israel thinks! Sorry for you and Salma!!!
8. # 4..... Salma.....
Dana Rothschild ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (01.10.11)
you are panicking to day.... I see you running from one report to the next, helplessly trying to smear our right.... poor girl...
9. Lieberman
Abu Yussef al Yahudi ,   Bue.Aires_Argentina   (01.10.11)
Nowadays, Lieberman is the most truthful politician in Israel - He has a very accurate vision of the facts in the Middle East, and has the bravery to speak clearly of that stuff. Lieberman next P.M. ! ! Kol Hakavod for him ! AM ISRAEL CHAI
10. Ex-Marine
Ray ,   Germany   (01.10.11)
Nice to hear that loonie tunies pops in your mind when you see lieberman! is that because you were are marine or are you know an intellect?
11. I am not Israeli and I cannot make this assessment, but
leo ,   usa   (01.10.11)
would it be proper to equate leftist extremism to extremism of Kah? If so, then I do not see why they should not be banned. But in any case I see no reason why they cannot be investigated at very least.
12. Peace Now Settlement Watch
Joe Cone ,   USA   (01.10.11)
I don't get it why not investigate Peace Now and Settlement Watch? There is more evidence they get foreign government funding than any other group. Settlement Watch which is tasked to spy on settlements is funded by foreign governments is I believe part of Peace Now.
13. #7. Ricardo: Psychological need
Thomas ,   Dixieland USA   (01.10.11)
Please understand there are great many rabid, inveterate antisemites worldwide who have no supportive audience nearby. They congregate on Jewish sites where they are permitted to vomit their primitive hatred unhindered. Some are paid to do so, others have no other things to do: these are uneducated, primitive lowlifes: the talented ones are writing their own Jew hating articles on major leftist webs like Huffpost, Dailykos, and Haaretz. Go to "zombitime.com" to see pictures of the antisemitic autodafé-s of his brethren in San Fansicko...kefiyyeh clad idiots chanting "Death to Jews" "Allah akbar". Just ignore him.
14. #3 "Ex-Marine", you do disservice to the Corps.
Joey Rose ,   Portland   (01.10.11)
15. The Right calling leftists 'terrorists'....
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (01.10.11)
is farcical beyond belief. Who kulled Rabin? A leftist? Who bombed Sternhell? A leftist? Who is responsible for the overwhelming majority of all domestic terrorist attacks within Israel? Leftists? Lieberman is a worthy inheritor of the worst of demagogic propagandists. He would be a caricature of a 'statesman' in any country except Israel. Apparently he finds a willing audience within Israel: those who will believe any fairy tale so long as it doesn't question their most deeply held beliefs. Truth doesn't matter, honesty is superfluos,and self- reflection is anathema. The problem is always 'out there' , rather than within yourselves. The problems are always created by : 1) Arabs, 2) Europeans, 3) the US, 3) the world, 4) self-hating Jews) or 5) ther universe as a whole. All of the above are labelled as antisemitic to allow Israeli Jews to avoid any contemplation into their own shortcomings and responsibility. Like Hitler condemning the Reichstag fire, or Stalin condemning counter-revolutionary czarists, Lieberman has learned his lessons well. Attack all those who oppose you or raise alternatives to your basest instincts. Destroy them and you will live 'happily ever after' for nobody will dare to oppose you or you followers after your new "Reign of Terror'.
16. # 8
Birdi ,   Israel   (01.10.11)
Running from article to article here on this forum is Salma's favourite hobby. Life is so boring in Ramalah !
17. To Ricardo... 95%??? And you say we are insane?
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (01.10.11)
Well, you should get out of your Karnei Shomron and get into real life !
18. Betyraying the naational camp?
Pinhas Bayit ,   Bat Yam   (01.10.11)
Such deceit. so typical. Whaty this man is saying is that the Left and many othyrs don't support him. And the way he sounds, is just like Stalin and Mussolini who conflated their political ambitions with the good of the nation/people/state. God help us if this man ever gets to be Prime Minister. If this is a taste of what it's like - with him as Foreign Minister - we'll have a one party state under Yvet. And we'll have war - civil war.
19. To #3 Jeff
John DeLancy ,   Alaska, USA   (01.10.11)
No, that does not offend me and probably won't offend anyone with a sense of humor. Avigdor Lieberman is big enough to stand the mockery of a jew-hater in the States. But I did have a question for you, Jeff. You describe yourself as an "ex-Marine". This is not the way I have seen a Marine identify himself before. I have heard Marines refer to others as ex-Marines, but the term has strong negative connotations. I hope you don't mind me asking: when were you in the USMC? What were the conditions of your leaving the Corps?
20. To #11 Leo
John DeLancy ,   Alaska, USA   (01.10.11)
There is no reason why not - transparency should be the expectation of the people for any Political Action Committee. Mr Lieberman's very reasonable call is not just timely, it is long overdue.
21. If they have nothing to hide, whats the big deal?
iNet Fraud ,   USA   (01.10.11)
Israel is officially in a state of war: if it believes there are issues that must be looked into for security reasons, they have every right to do so. It is not taking away anyones rights to look into the activities of NGO's...AT ALL! If they are law-biding citizens, they'll cooperate and continue with their 'mission' uninterrupted. It is NOT "Un-democratic" to investigate a potential threat to national security; No One said they were arresting people,
22. To #15 Mike
John DeLancy ,   Alaska, USA   (01.10.11)
You ask a rhetorical question, but your presumed answer needs correction. You ask: Who is responsible for the overwhelming majority of all domestic terrorist attacks within Israel? Leftists? The correct answer is "Arabs, primarily Islamic extremists. The suicide murderers have largely been stopped by the vigilant IDF that has been targeted by some of the groups Mr Lieberman wants investigated. it is perhaps because the IDF has been keeping away the suicide murderers that these terrorists have taken to firing rockets and mortars at Israeli civilians. One of the most recent such domestic terrorist attack was a rocket that landed near a kindergarten and wounded a young Jewish teen girl.
23. leo #11 your over a decade behind the times
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (01.10.11)
Kach movement was outlawed over a decade ago.
24. ex-Marines
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (01.10.11)
MARINE, Muscles Are Required, Intelligence Not Essential. Jeff certainly proves that statement. Of course we could get rid of the moron by old fashion means. Hey Jeff I just threw sand against a wall - now hit the beach.
25. John DeLancy #18
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (01.10.11)
The term ex-Marine is usually applied to a Marine that have been dishonorably discharged. Which happens after a military courts martial which means that their citizenship has been stripped as well.
26. Left should follow democratic principles and be transparent
Nick ,   Tel Aviv Israel   (01.10.11)
27. To Thomas, #13
Gregg ,   Haifa, IL   (01.10.11)
I wear Keffieh, I am not nationalistic and not patriotic. I don't support Lieberman and his party, I am openly gay and left wing activist (HADASH) I am also Jewish, but to me it's not a major characteristic of my personality. Does that make me automatically a terrorist/traitor to democratic Israel? What do you do with freedom of opinion?
28. Gee @ 23, it is not what I asked. Please, pay attention.
leo ,   usa   (01.10.11)
29. John DeLancy @ 20, thank you for reply.
leo ,   usa   (01.10.11)
30. Lieberman says what almost everyone knows is true.
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.10.11)
Lieberman says what almost everyone knows is true but, until now, few have had the guts to declare in public. There are countless documented cases of leftist NGOs serving Israel's enemies. For instance, the Goldstone Report relied almost exclusively on phony allegations from two leftist Israeli organizations funded by the New Israel Fund. It is way past time Israel stopped tolerating this treachery. Leftists must be held accountable for the immense damage they do to Israel.
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