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Anti-Semitic display at Roger Waters concert
Eldad Beck
Published: 24.07.13, 20:35
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91. it's not antim semetic
shawn ,   usa   (07.25.13)
It's anti Israeli anti zionist. Israeli scum should give the land back to the real Jews who converted to Islam hundreds of years ago The Invention of the Jewish People Shlomo Sands
92. Take A Breath
AFanofIsrael ,   Minneapolis USA   (07.25.13)
Unfortunately there is some shoddy reporting here. Waters takes shots at all governments/religions/corporations that he feels have wronged others. During the concert a prominent animation is shown where B52s (American) bomb a town with, in order: The Cross, Soviet Hammer and Sickle, Dollars, Islamic Crescent and Star, Star of David, Shell Corporation (oil), Mercedes Star. He also shows photos and bios of those killed by war, terrorist acts, and governments. They include Jews, Muslims, and Christians. As for the pig, the symbols and sayings are changed every few concerts or so: Everyone gets a turn. Watch the whole concert on youtube and then judge... you may feel better about the overall message: e.g. maybe we should all try to get along.
93. F Roger Waters
Ron ,   Dover USA   (07.25.13)
Roger is a typical socialist peice of dog fece.
94. Bologna
Steve ,   Ahab   (07.25.13)
Why is that Israel is the most taboo subject on the planet? Because the lie cannot be questioned.
95. Not true
Jack Flax ,   NY, USA   (07.25.13)
I was at his concert in Yankee Stadium. It was on the pig there, as well. Not great to see there either, but YOU spreading lies about things you don't know is as bad as HIM doing the same thing.
96. This Article is Rubbish
Jason McInnis ,   Atlanta, GA   (07.25.13)
I am no fan of Roger's politics, but that this was intended as an anti-Semitic display is utter nonsense. The inflatable pig is covered in all manner of national, religious, and corporate logos. It also includes the Christian cross and the star and crescent, among others. Confetti made up of all these symbols is also dropped during the show (I still have some pieces of it from the Atlanta show). Both the pig and the confetti have been used at every stop on the tour, regardless of the hosting nation. It's a comment on the way humans group themselves behind a "wall" of segregation based upon class, religion, nationality, etc. To single out the Star of David as being the lone religious symbol used by Waters is at best ignorant and at worst a totally disingenuous smear of Roger's intended artistic statement.
97. Confusion
King David ,   London England   (07.25.13)
Too many people equate Israel's antisemitism (The Palestinians are a Semitic people) with Judaism. I don't dislike Jews and actually admire many of them. I dislike Israel's racist apartheid actions. The Zionists try to obscure the difference. Zionism is a political movement hated by all good people. Judaism is a religion.
98. The new rise in anti-semitism
WillM ,   Houston, Texas, USA   (07.25.13)
I am a Christian and I am appalled and more than a little concerned at the apparently growing tide of anti-semitism and hatred for Israel, coming primarily from the left in Europe and the USA (though there is also a small but growing contingent in the Libertarian camp who engage in this same sort of hatred of the Jewish people as well). It seems that only Muslims and black Christians are allowed to be devout, to protect themselves and to be lauded, the rest of us are supposed to simply abandon our beliefs--I suppose. I fear we are approaching a time of great trials for all of us. I thought WWII had put an end to all of this European anti-Semitism--except in the Muslim states, but clearly it was just slumbering. God save Israel and all of us who believe in freedom.
99. anti-Semitism
Cindy ,   Sunnyvale, CA USA   (07.25.13)
Really, you run an article about a anti-Semite and his disguising display but prohibit posters from saying who he is.
100. 5 Years late to notice this?
Juan Mendes ,   Houston, TX   (07.25.13)
He's been doing this same show for the past 5 or 6 years with "The Wall" Tour, and even with "Dark Side of The Moon" Tour as well. The whole point of that imagery is to bring light to all the types of abuses going on around the world. It has not only been the Jewish community that has suffered throughout the ages. Palestine people are human too! They have suffered as well.
101. Sure was visible in the US
jw ,   chicago, usa   (07.25.13)
It was visible at Wrigly field in the US last year....
102. Muslim Hate
Joel ,   Queens, NY USA   (07.25.13)
Waters is an anti-semite. Doesnt anyone remember when Bill Clinton had a deal on the table in his last year of his presidency. Yasar Arafat just walked away from it. The Palestinians didnt want peace. They'll settle for nothing less then the total destruction of Israel. An inconvenient truth lost on Pagan Liberals like Waters.
103. Excellent! Im going to buy an album!
george ,   band@washedupneverbe   (07.25.13)
More more more
104. Roger Waters the artist and activist
Kyle Lambert ,   Houston USA   (07.25.13)
It is always sad when a person of great talent thinks that they are proficient in any other subject. Isaac Newton, the father of modern day physics, spent the last 20 years of his life trying to make gold out of lead. It is best to stick with what you know and leave the heavy lifting to others who know far better than you in other areas. Thanks for the tunes but relegate your idle thoughts to wine and cheese parties.
105. Love his music but...
Tom ,   Pittsburgh PA USA   (07.25.13)
Man do his politics make you shake your head. I have seen The Wall the two times it has come to Pittsburgh and have said I would go if it came again..but now I'm not so sure.
106. Semitism vs. Israel
Judoka judaica ,   Carmel, israel   (07.25.13)
Black menacing pigs blazoned with Stars of David have antisemitic connotations, right? Not. They scream antisemitism. Walters purports to being "only" anti/israel and while no doubt some of his best friends .... (although we hope not) here he is spewing hatred against Jews. Both forms of bigotry are entertwined inexhorably. Yimach shmo.
107. Anti-Semetic?
Jvic ,   Oak Parkt USA   (07.25.13)
Isn't a Semite of Middle Eastern decent of semetic languages? Aren't majority of Israelis from Eastern Europe? So are Israelis admitting they are indeed Arabs? Have the Jews/Israelis not learned from the past? You are treating the Palestinians and other neighbors the way you claim the Nazi's treated you. Can you blame the rest of the world for tiring of Israel's lies, war-mongering, land stealing, wag the dog ways of doing things. Zionism is a disease just like all religions. If Jews are Gods' chosen people that God has proven to be worse than the Devil!
108. #95 Jason McInnis
Dallas ,   Canada   (07.25.13)
In what way are Israelis putting up barriers in oppressive ways beyond defense of their citizens? Don't forget - the distraction of 'settlements' is not a valid argument, since the determination to destroy Israel, at any size, predates '67 and any honest consideration of the PA/Hamas' words, actions and intent prove it. So in that regard Waters is out of line and you cannot see this.
109. In the US - he didn't do this
Larry W ,   Charlott, NC - USA   (07.25.13)
I saw his concert in the US, his anti government pictures a lot more Politically Correct. In photos regarding Israel he showed unfavorable pictures of Israelis and Palestinians. I am under no elusion Waters is an anti-semite. But he's a weird one, as he also did a whole song about an Iranian girl murdered by the Iranian government. If only this guy could lay off his meds and just put it together; then again, maybe he is that surrogate band after all!
110. Roger Waters
floranista ,   Olympia, WA   (07.25.13)
He's the pig. No wonder the other members of Floyd dumped him. You couldn't pay me to see this anti-Semite has-been.
111. CONCERT
Freespirit   (07.25.13)
the "Star of David" flag is NOT JEWISH.It is Zionist. Zionists are from all faiths, including Atheist, in spite of being mainly Jewish. Further MOST Jews in Israel are European, NOT Semitic Jews, or more specifically from the ancient region of KHAZARIA. the people of KHAZARIA were converted to Judaism. Very few Jews in Israel are Semitic BUT all Palestinians are semitic. Do your homework
112. Roger
JOhn ,   california, usa   (07.25.13)
Standard response for anyone who has read the Talmud
113. anti-semitic display roger waters
Jan ,   USA   (07.25.13)
He did the same thing in America with and when George Bush was president. Funny how he isn't to proud to take the money from the very people he is insulting!
114. #44 Canada use a white flag?
Chrissakes ,   Chicago - USA   (07.25.13)
Canada has no need for a white flag. Canada famously repelled a U.S. invasion. After an abortive foray across the Detroit River into Canada, in the war of 1812, U.S. General William Hull surrendered his 2,500 troops to a much smaller force. LOL!
115. Anti-Israel is not Anti-Semitic
Keir ,   Winnipeg, Canada   (07.25.13)
Typical. Either one supports Israel's documented human rights abuses or one is anti-Semitic. Sorry- doesn't work anymore.
116. Surprised?
Michael ,   Queens, NY   (07.25.13)
One of the biggest redundancies in the English Lauguage- BRITISH ANTI- SEMITE!
117. Roger Waters' Pig
Pronghorn ,   Tampa USA   (07.25.13)
The problem is that the Star of David represents both a religion, Judaism, and a nation, Israel. It is possible to oppose Israel but still have affection for Jewish people. Maybe Jews should change their flag, or adopt a new symbol, to avoid confusion.
118. Love Floyd
mark priestas ,   columbus   (07.25.13)
Hard to not hold this against him, now he will probably get an invite to the WHITE HOUSE.
119. chad@woodburn.cc
Chad Alan Woodburn ,   St. Cloud, USA   (07.25.13)
Ironic that he would be anti-Semitic since his partner C. Christie is descended from Jews. (King David is her 80th great grandfather).
120. Zionism is an ideology.
Damon F ,   Indiana, US   (07.25.13)
Zionism is an ideology. Putting a Star of David on a pig is no more anti-semitic than putting a swastika on a pig would be anti-german.
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