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Anti-Semitic display at Roger Waters concert
Eldad Beck
Published: 24.07.13, 20:35
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61. What in the world does he have on his mind?
Daniel Baker ,   Seattle USA   (07.25.13)
I just don't see why such artists feel they have to make political statements that are so one-sided; that don't take into account the total situation. There are some people whose shoes he needs to walk in.
62. Stop complaining
BH ,   Iowa   (07.25.13)
If waters wants to act like a pig, throw mud at him.
63. wrong, do it again
matt ,   USA   (07.25.13)
Alon Onfus Asif doesn't get it! the Christian crucifix is also depicted several times.
64. Why is anyone surprised. One antisemite less or more
Frank ,   USA   (07.25.13)
does not make a difference. He is trash!
65. #33, Waters is right up your alley, be proud
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (07.25.13)
66. fatwa!!
Rahm H Adda   (07.25.13)
Can some one out a fatwa on waters! Ho ho! Forgot we are Not muslim
67. piggish
fk   (07.25.13)
they say that any publicity is good publicity...this may be true in the world of the media, but in this case it's like a knife in our Jewish hearts. As a fan of Pink Floyd and Waters - huge disappointment in the lack of tact and blatant indecency.
68. For all those who doubt, here is the video?
Jake   (07.25.13)
Where is the cross or crescent? Of all the religious and national symbols, there's only a Star of David. Prominently displayed. On the pig's head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb3Jb3txATY&feature=player_embedded#at=13
69. The ONLY religious/national symbol shown was the Magen David
Jake   (07.25.13)
To all those who are claiming that the Star of David alone was not targeted, that the cross and crescent were also displayed, I've got news for you. YOU ARE WRONG. The inflatable pigs have been a staple of Pink Floyd concerts, and many different symbols have been displayed in the past, as many people are aware. But on THIS pig, the Magen David is alone among religious and national symbols, and it is displayed very prominently. The other symbols are of political ideologies (a hammer and sickle; a man giving a Nazi salute), and of big business. But the Star of David is the most prominent, and it alone is displayed on the pig's head. Here is an article describing the pig at showing an image. http://www.algemeiner.com/2013/07/24/massive-pig-balloon-at-roger-waters-concert-features-star-of-david-video/ And here is the You Tube video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb3Jb3txATY&feature=player_embedded#at=13 SICK!
70. Isn't there any possibility to take him to Court?
Mira ,   Vienna   (07.25.13)
71. Antismetism
(07.25.13)
If criticizing Israel and Zionism is being antisemitic then why Israel doesn't outlaw the freedom of criticism? Why so many people in Israel critic Israel as a country and Zionism as a regime?
72. just boycott him and his music, he'll be doomed!
Asher ,   NY ,USA   (07.25.13)
73. Ynet... Who cares????
Phoenix ,   Israel   (07.25.13)
Why do you keep posting news on this guy? Who cares about this idiot? He's a little dirty Jew-hater. That's all! He doesn't need to be all the time in the breaking news. He is not important at all! So give a break!
74. Frontman? In his dreams!
Brian ,   Tel Aviv   (07.25.13)
... an average bass player and singer at best.
75. this provocation is dangerous
ghostq   (07.25.13)
roger waters crave for attantion, the problem start when the UK artists think this is a trend, if they had morals they would have known better, this is how the nazi regim started, by makeing it big in popcultur.
76. to #30 r you ok? lines???
ghostq   (07.25.13)
none set lines it is a figure of speach for bad behaviour, in this case pop cultur was used against minority(no other religion were on the pig), will it be ok for him to put the portrait of afrikan amerikans or hispanic on the pig, it was targeted to one minority aka jews, trust me people do not afraid from jews around Europe. here is a challange for you, go see the movie "Suss Juden", tell me what do you think, after all it was just against religious man. made for popcultur.
77. Sad to read about this
Dallas ,   Canada   (07.25.13)
The public gives this guy fame, riches and influence of a sort. And he abuses it in such a disgusting way. On the Dark Side, to quote one of his lyrics. Bad legacy, Waters. One more example for future generations to illustrate how not to use the gift of life.
78. #19 Blind Bigot
C'est Toi ,   Israel   (07.25.13)
You might consider directing a similar suggestion about removing religious symbols from national flags, which to you denote supremacist policies (only when that flag happens to be Jewish) to other users of religious symbols on their national flags, namely: The cross for Christianity: All the Scandinavian countries, Greece, Switzerland, Britain (as everyone knows, the crusaders flew the St George's cross as they slashing and stabbed their way throughout the Levant in the name of Christ) - and most of its colonized (NB: lots thereof) territories including Australia & New Zealand. The Islamic symbol, the crescent, is on the flags of Algeria, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, Mauritania, Pakistan, Tunisia and Turkey. The Saudi flag comprises the following message: There is no god but allah and Mohamed is his messenger", beneath which is a sword. That denotes the means by which they're ready to ensure the means by which they are ready to enforce that code. Stick that in your nasty, anti semite pipe and smoke it.
79. Listen to what Waters sang about Jews
Avi Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (07.25.13)
...in his epic album 'The Wall'. "There's one in the spotlight, he don't look right to me, Get him up against the wall! That one looks Jewish! Who let all of this riff-raff into the room? There's one smoking a joint, And another with spots! If I had my way, I'd have all of you shot!" Liberals at the time stated, why yes, he was just trying to raise awareness of Racism and antisemitism. Of course Waters made no comment at his concert regarding a floating pig with a Jewish Star. But, could you just imagine what would have happened if that pig contained a Crescent and 5 sided star instead? Or, if Waters or someone else dared to re-write 'The Wall' and replaced the word 'Jew' with 'Towel Head'? It would make the Danish newspaper cartoon riots look like a walk in the park.
80. waters washed up
steve waters ,   chicago   (07.25.13)
I. Never liked his music and wouldn't waste my time with his music. He must be upset because he is old and failed as a musician.
81. #69 - Thank you, Jake
Devorah   (07.25.13)
I stand corrected.
82. His Anti Semitic Obsession gets worse -
Tim ,   Brighton   (07.25.13)
Notice there was no logo relating to any Muslim outrages..because Muslims would not TOLERATE this I urge Talkbackers to send this piece to ALL Gig Organisers, Venues, Newspapers, Human Right Organisation all over the world - his mindless hate and overt racism speak for themselves And should not Human Rights Advocates in Belgium be considering taking the matter to the Police and charging him for incitement and racism?
83. Waters an antisemite
Harvey ,   London   (07.25.13)
Not every antizionist is an antisemite but for sure every antisemite is an antizionist . It's very difficult to discern where the boundary between anti semitism and anti Zionism lies but in my book the cross over is where the individual or organisation demands the RoR for millions of second and third so called refugees thus eliminating Israel by demographics rather than open warfare . This obsessive fixation with Israel and the drive to deny the Jewish people their right to self determination while proclaiming the same right for Palestinians is by definition antisemitic . The vast majority of antizionist organisations strive for a single Palestinian state . That's why their mantra records ' From the River to the Sea Palestine will be Free ' It's why their logo denotes the same . So Waters supports this position . He works alongside people who support it and takes part in the Russell Tribunal which is a pathetic Kangaroo court where Israel is demonised and all the participants can come away feeling good with themselves having found Israel guilty without right of reply or defence . So yes Waters is an anti Semite and like others before him he will slip this mortal coil leaving that as part of his legacy . Like weeds in a field they grow , die and are replaced . The Jewish people will survive Waters too . Am Yisrael chai
84. he's right!
tiki ,   belgium   (07.25.13)
When no Jewish organisation sues him for this public blatant anti Semitic act and he can get away with it freely..........he does! He just hates & despises Jews and sees that nobody is stopping him from expressing it, so he uses it to spread his message, which in Europe is a very easy thing to do. Kudo's to Muslims who won't let a slime ball like him get away with this kind of hate message!
85. Waters can go to the devil.
mea   (07.25.13)
86. The Wall - rewritten
Songwriter ,   tel aviv   (07.25.13)
Roger need some education He’s been got at through clever control No need of sarcasm, he’s outed it all A Hate preacher, leave them Yids alone Hey, hate preacher, leave them Yids alone All in all he’s just another prick with no balls All in all you’re just another prick with no balls We don’t need no education We got it in plenty under Hitler’s control India and Ireland, Palestine too Division you caused, now tell US to go poo Hey, hate preacher, leave us Yids alone All in all just a has-been with no cred at all All in all just a has-been with no cred at all We don’t need no more anti-Semates We’ve got all we need from the Arab states You’ve taken our money – bet that was quite fine But the Pallies pay more so it’s to them you incline Hey, hate preacher, leave them Yids alone All in all another imam with a lit cannonball All in all another he’s just a prick with no balls
87. TRVTH
Fred ,   A Higher Power   (07.25.13)
How many Jews are fireman, oil riggers, linemen for the county ? Now how many are bankers, lawyers, doctors ? Yes, there is nothing wrong with getting an education and getting ahead. There is also nothing wrong with doing hard, dirty, hot labor ... unless you are anti-Christian.
88. Why.....
jaycee ,   soco   (07.25.13)
do Jewish people continue to support people who hate them?!
89. Mea #85, He's There Already
Dallas ,   Canada   (07.25.13)
90. Roger Watters
mrsharfer ,   Upland, Ca. USA   (07.25.13)
David Gilmore was always the talent behind Roger!
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