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Exact price from Israel boycotters
Ido Daniel
Published: 21.06.13, 12:55
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31. the simplest path
chris (munich)   (06.21.13)
Isn't it a moral imperative to condemn racism and militarism in all cases? Is there any point arguing about the ethnicity of the participants? How about condemning Nazi and communist crimes against humanity, which resulted in tens of millions dead, as well as crimes performed by Zionists which have killed and displaced large numbers of people in the Middle East?
32. #31 Look in the mirror
(06.21.13)
How many people died in the whole 100 years of Israel-Arab conflict? It is less than the number dead in 2 years in Syria. Ten times smaller than the number dead in Sudan, and other places. It is many times smaller than the number of Jews dead in systematic killing by one of Germany's governments elected democratically by the German people - not a king (!). So yes, all violence is bad. But look at yourself first, hypocrite!
33. make up your minds!
elke ,   USA   (06.21.13)
When the Palestinians used violence to protest occupation, Israel rightly criticized them. When they use non-violent means to call world attention to the injustice of their occupation, that's bad, too? I have read that there have been NO Palestinian suicide attacks on Israel since 2005... the death of settler two months ago was first since 2011. Shall we count how many Palestinians have been killed or imprisoned in those time frames? Their children abused? Their land stolen? BDS addresses Israeli violence with non-violence. Seems like a good thing. In a free world, nations and individuals are allowed to express their disapproval of an unlawful regime with their pocketbooks. If the public doesn't want to buy settlement products, you can't make them.
34. #25 an antizionist from Israel??!
Ed ,   Cahanda   (06.21.13)
If you are an antizionist, it means by definition (!!!) that you are against the right of Jews to have a state in Israel. This is how Zionism is defined. So you're either ignorant or just suicidal
35. Isaac #26
Dave ,   Sao Paulo, Brazil   (06.21.13)
Prove to me that Roger Waters and Alice Walker are against Israel's existenc, please. Prove to me that they are against Israel because it is Jewish and not because of its policies against Palestinians. As for the BDS, it will get stronger and stronger if Israel conitnues denying Palestinians full independence in their recognized territories.
36. 9.
Birdi ,   Israel   (06.21.13)
Well said Doodie. Kudos.
37. Chris #31
Abie Dee ,   New York, US   (06.21.13)
Now what could possibly be the reason that you'd neglect to mention the hundreds of thousands of Jews being displaced by Muslims in the 1940s and 50s ?
38. about time. i have been advocating thisfor years. this is wa
ralph   (06.21.13)
War. We must figuratively destroy them. They want work for Advocate our destruction. Evil people must be encountered hard every where. They must get no rest.
39. #30 not me
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (06.22.13)
40. The Chicken and Egg are two different things, one is Islam
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (06.22.13)
nothing is worse than that in Apartheid, racism and discrimination of all kinds.
41. #33 Terror attacks have not ceased
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.22.13)
Nor have the Palestinians ceased terror attempts. The non-violent security fence as well as Israel's successful proactive and vigilant anti-terror effort has improved. Arrests of those involved in terror cells offers valuable information. Palestinians should not send their children to throw rocks, pipe bombs and tresspass on military sites. They look for trouble. And what stolen land are you talking about? Just more cliches BDS solves nothing and does not address or acknowledge Palestinian violence or issues related to ending the conflict. It's nothing more than people with too much time on their hands trying to harm Israel. If you disagree, provide specific examples of how BDS helps the Palestinians.
42. #2 dáveis
Joe ,   Israel   (06.21.13)
Dave, if i will marry a muslim would you release me to say any bs abt them? If westbank is under dispute why only jews are guilty to build there? Do you read and, if so, do you understand what is written?
43. 34 the ignorance is yours Ed
(06.21.13)
You obviously have no idea of what Zionism means (all its varieties all through history) and how Israeli society is. Modern Zionism has NOTHING to do with 19/20th century Zionism
44. Anti-israel is NOT antisemitism!!
Jim   (06.22.13)
45. #34. Many loony left posters are Jew haters in disguise.
Chaim ,   Israel   (06.22.13)
There are many loony left posters claiming to be Israeli Jews. In many cases, they are Jew haters in disguise. In some cases, they are, in fact, depraved self destructive far left Jews. However, their irrational drivel is not worth getting annoyed about.
46. #16are you advocating for the genocide of 7 million human be
rachel ,   usa   (06.22.13)
beings living in Israel Mr human rights?
47. #28. A special kind of blindness and depravity.
Chaim ,   Israel   (06.22.13)
It takes a special kind of blindness and depravity to believe the BDS movement has anything to do with liberated Judea and Samaria. BDSers are modern Nazis. They see no difference between Judea and Samaria and Tel Aviv. Sara B (tle Aviv/London), you are one pathetic specimen. Nor are Judea and Samaria "settlements". They are the 3,500 year old ancestral heartland of Israel.
48. #9 re: Roger Waters
Alfie ,   Belgium   (06.22.13)
Right on Doodle (#9) Waters is a true saint, a paragon of virtue and moral attainment so transcendent as a result of his career exploiting teenagers...we should all accept.RW as our perfect moral guide. If Eurotrash like him are allowed to dictate morality we are all screwed.
49. #16 graczek the useful idiot du jour
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.22.13)
He speaks for BDS. The goal of BDS is destruction of Israel. Hate fuels this group and hides behind the Palestinians. I love his use of "geopolitical justice" to axe Israel and the Jewish people off the map. Poor graczek, he probably spends every waking hour regurgitating this B minus DS.
50. Walker & Waters celebrate hypocrisy all the time!
Dina   (06.22.13)
51. What occupation ?
Mike ,   NZ   (06.22.13)
Sarah B ... are you referring to the Palestinian occupied territories . . otherwise know as Judea & Sameria ?
52. alice walker is a real nutcase , read what her daughter has
rachel ,   usa   (06.22.13)
to say about her mother ....
53. #27just the fact that you are using Sarah's name shows what
rachel ,   usa   (06.22.13)
an evil demon you are ......
54. 43 Modern Jews have zilch to do with Biblical Jews
lydia ,   Brisbane   (06.22.13)
It does not stop est. Euro pagan converts from claiming relationship to Biblical Israelite.
55. we must fight the boycott...
avramele   (06.22.13)
we must fight the boycottas if there was no occupation and we must fight the occupation as if there is no boycott
56. MOST OF ARAB/MUSLIM COUNTRIES ARE RACIST
Abraham ben jacob ,   Canada   (06.22.13)
These Arab/Muslim countries don't tolerate other religions, don't tolerate Christians or Jews and others. Most if not all Arab/Muslim countries are racist. So these BDS people should be BDS ing these countries but they choose to single out Israel. The question is, are the BDS people just plain ignorant, or are they just prejudiced anti Semitic bullies.
57. #2. Dave from San Paolo
Michael ,   New York   (06.22.13)
How is it that ANTI SEMITES like Dave from San Paolo pontificate about what Israel does or does not do, half a world away, while his own country burns, and his own country completely and unequivocally has decimated the indigenous population of Brazil? Those who try to draw a line between anti semitism and anti zionism need an education. Dave, stay in Brazil and quell the fires and protests burning around you.
58. STEVE BENASSI
Michael ,   New York   (06.22.13)
you are indeed a racist. Your bile against anything Israel is clear. You have been vomiting on this site for years to do nothing but provoke because of your uncontrolled hatred for Israel and the Jews.... yes, you ARE a racist.
59. boycott KerryGold Irish butter
Bluegrass Picker ,   Afula   (06.22.13)
their profits assist in attacking us
60. Exact price from Israel boycotters.#57
Elsie. ,   Gush Halav.   (06.22.13)
#7 Michael he didn't pontificate, you did, is everybody anti-Semite because he gave an opinion ?(correct too) ,what factual proof do you have, to have the right to call Dave an anti- semite, none I think, so just as you gave an opinion, I am giving mine.
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