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Scarlett Johansson under fire for supporting Israeli SodaStream
Adi Gold
Published: 22.01.14, 10:51
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1. Why play up evil racist BDS?
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.22.14)
What is the purpose of this article? Why play up the evil racist BDS?
2. Henry Norr, BDS, obsession, hypocrisy
R ,   Israel   (01.22.14)
Like BDS in general, Henry Norr's behavior indicates obsession ("an elaorate system of tubes, bottles, and clamps")... What's worse, his obsession or the hypocrissy of the "lefty journalist" who must have the product, yet keeps it hidden. Finally, if the company were to go under, 900 Palestinians would be out of a good job. BDS, you guys are absurd.
3. Soda Stream
Joyce ,   USA   (01.22.14)
Knee jerk anti-Israel haters see what they want - I see 900 Palestinians employed at Israeli wages.
4. Scarlet Johansen
Ronald Lulov ,   New York   (01.22.14)
I just canceled my subscription to New York Magazine!! Boycott the boycotters! I am a huge Scarlet Johansen fan. Good for her! Nothing happening in Syria with human rights worth printing in their publications??? Wonder how many Israeli Arabs the factory employs. Ron New York
5. I have one and it works really well , I love it !!
rachel ,   usa   (01.22.14)
don't tell anyone but I have made sparkling wine with it , hahahah
6. Soda, BDS and Scarlett Johansson
Sruly Cooper ,   Modiin   (01.22.14)
Anyone who thinks that BDS is a good idea must also think that the Equal Rights Amendment was a good idea. First of all there must be a country to occupy for there to be an occupation. There has never been a Palestine, a language or a people. Second those who say Israels actions are not legal know nothing about international law. If these empty-headed left fools would open a book rather then their mouths they might acquire a bit of knowledge. Miss Johansson is doing what is correct and hornorable for a celebrity. Exercising her free market rights as a brand. Good for her. She is a lady with courage and a brain. These are qualities most of the BDS people seem to have lost in childhood.
7. Incorrect Attribution
Carl ,   Long Island, USA   (01.22.14)
New York Magazine did NOT call it "blood bubbles." The article quotes someone a complaining to a user that it is "blood bubbles," In an article, quoting someone is NOT the same as endorsing the view!
8. BDS
David ,   Rochester   (01.22.14)
I say: buy, defend and support Israel. (BDS)No problem finding soda stream here. it's in every store you look. Nobody takes those myopic, anti Semitic extremists seriously in the US
9. Jews have the unique distinction
paulD ,   Jerusalem   (01.22.14)
of being the object of disdain by those that wallow in evil and untruths. It gets clearer everyday.
10. Arab supporters do only noise, no damage
terror activists   (01.22.14)
Nothing to worry about. The boycotters are groups of brainwashed Muslims living in America with ignorant useful idiots leftists together with some neo anti-semites. They are too dumb and too few to do any meaningful damage. In the last decade (and in 2013 too), Israel's economy grew more than any other OECD country, despite those racists and useful idiots cry.
11. Why not ask Palestyinian employees?
Tarbouche ,   Aswan   (01.22.14)
900 of them employed, with lives homes families and education. Does the BDS campaign want to throw them out? Company could do better relocating to eastern europe.
12. Sold in USA by Wal-Mart and Amazon
James Loughton ,   USA   (01.22.14)
So not to worry, since these are our biggest retailers. The boycott will go nowhere.
13. Soda stream is moving back to Israel, under construction
Israeli leftist   (01.22.14)
A new plant is being constructed these days for Soda Stream, so this whole debate is pretty redundent. Soon they will move to the Negev area, so chill. On the downside - 900 Palestinians will probably lose their jobs. You decide if that's better or worse.
14. Johannson should reply.."..
Andrew ,   Miami,Fl   (01.22.14)
"Stop whining, they emply 900 Palis, on land that is RECLAIMED by Israel today, as we are home, whole, and free!! Now, drink SODA !! :-) Dont let the BDS pigs or the palis disctate what is what - its a RECLAIMATION - NOT AN OCCUPATION !!
15. Scarlett Johansson, U R a HERO & all my friends LOVE U
Moshe ,   Usa   (01.22.14)
16. She's hot enough that boycotts will do nothing
Mark   (01.22.14)
She will remain in demand.
17. The Western Left will decide for these employed Palestinians
Logic ,   Israel   (01.22.14)
what is best for them, because they know best after all. They don't want Palestinians to have jobs? OK, then move the plant to Israel and hire Israelis instead. But then Israel will be criticized for firing Palestinians and denying them a livelihood!
18. Good for you, Scarlett!
A ,   Belgium   (01.22.14)
Stay strong and don't let the neanderthals from BDS (Blatantly Deranged Shmuks) push you around!
19. Black Widow.
Lior ,   Jerusalem   (01.22.14)
Dont mess with the Avengers.
20. i notice no list of companies who refuse to sell it
courtney ,   usa   (01.22.14)
21. SodaStream and Scarlett Johansson
karmel usa   (01.22.14)
I shall purchase a SodaStream and watch all of her movies! Kol ha-kavod!!
22. Great product, does more for Palestinians than Abbas.
David ,   Hartford USA   (01.22.14)
The company employs Palestinians. The morons that want to boycott this product will only be hurting the people they claim to support. And besides, Scarlett just about the hottest actress in the universe, so anything she supports is fine by me.
23. Blood bubbles?
Dennis ,   NJ USA   (01.22.14)
Ive been on the fence as to purchasing one of these appliances. Now that I know that its in the BDS radar screen, I will purchase one this week. Loved it when I had it in Israel!
24. American Jews in Media should start wearing a blue hexagram
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.22.14)
...so there is no confusion where they are coming from.
25. Jobs for Palestinians and BDS is cranky?
manicdrummer ,   Haifa, Israel   (01.22.14)
Hey, the West Bank and Gaza belong to Israel anyway, but 900 Palestinians are employed at Israeli wages. Sounds like an even trade to me. And Scarlett Johansson is just an actress trying to earn a buck. What's she supposed to do instead, work at McDonald's or something?
26. #24 American neo-nazis, NO ONE in fact, should decide
A ,   Belgium   (01.22.14)
what color or geometric shape Jews should wear on their clothes. If you want swastikas on your undies and pj's, that's your own business, Benazsi.
27. We shouldn't drink it anyway
Andrea ,   venice   (01.22.14)
Soda drinks are bad for your health anyway. Makes you fat, chubby, protrude your stomach and damage your teeth.
28. #24 People in MN. who make dumb comments
Rod ,   Fargo N.Dakota   (01.22.14)
should be seated in a corner and wear a dunce cap.BTW what are you Italian ,Jewish or Arab the name can belong to any of those ethnic groups
29. #24 Hey Paisan
Benji ,   US   (01.22.14)
You must be wearing a clove of garlic around your neck. That's to keep the flies away. We understand, you can't afford a Soda Stream and you're frustrated. I have one and love it!!! Will buy more for gifts. Eat your heart out.
30. #28 He's too stupid to be a Jew.
A ,   Belgium   (01.22.14)
Benazsi and white trash like him should be made to wear a bright red light in the middle of their foreheads, a moment before the back of their empty skulls fly off.
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