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Anti-Zionism at Davos Conference
Sever Plocker
Published: 25.01.06, 11:47
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31. WEF booklet
david ,   geneva   (01.26.06)
Living in switzerland-french speaking part i am -sad to say- not surprised. Local newspaper and magasines in french language edited by "edipresse group" regularly cross the line when writing about Israel and the US quietly distillating a poisonous anti-jewish feeling among the swiss sheeps readers. Its common place in geneva to hear people talk about a jewish world plot and jews pulling the strings which really makes me think Ahmadinedjan would feel at home in switzerland.
32. WEF Statement
World Economic Forum   (01.26.06)
STATEMENT FROM PROFESSOR KLAUS SCHWAB ON GLOBAL AGENDA MAGAZINE Davos, Switzerland, 26 January 2006 – With great concern and pain, I just learned that Global Agenda,a publication distributed to our members at the Annual Meeting 2006, contains an article calling for a boycott of Israel. This article is totally in contradiction to my own, and the Forum’s, mission and values. For 36 years I have been committed to fighting for mutual understanding in the world. The Forum has been deeply involved in the efforts to create better relations and reconciliation in the Middle East and throughout the world. As soon as I learned about this article, I immediately investigated how this situation could have developed. I concluded there was an unacceptable failure in the editorial process, specifically an insufficiently short period for review of content – for which there is no excuse. I, on behalf of the Forum, profoundly apologize and express my regrets to everyone. I can assure you that appropriate steps have been instituted to ensure that this will never happen again. I would like to confirm to all our friends in the Middle East, and throughout the world, that the Forum will continue, under my leadership, to do everything possible to foster dialogue and open communication among all parties, based on mutual respect and recognition, and not on confrontation. Klaus Schwab Founder and Executive Chairman World Economic Forum
33. #27
Jane   (01.26.06)
It IS anti-Semitism. And to say that we have no right to our national movement, when everyone else is supported in theirs, simply reveals you all for what you are. Qyumsiyeh and you are the haters.
34. ANTI ZIONISM IS NOT ANTI SEMITISM
david ,   geneva   (01.26.06)
Anti Zionism IS NOT Anti semitism! just look up any dictionary you'll find out to your dismay that the word SEMITIC refers to a group of languages: akkadian, phoenician, aramean, syriac, hebrew, arabic and ethiopian. US jews should study more, mind me Luther King too.
35. ANTI ZIONISM IS NOT ANTI SEMITISM
david ,   geneva   (01.26.06)
the word Semitic refers to a group of languages: akkadian, phoenician, hebrew, syriac, arabic as well as ethiopian. Mind me martin luther's statement was good willed but wrong by definition.
36. David in Geneva
Jane   (01.26.06)
Don't play semantics. We all know what the point is, no matter how much you lefty, Islamofacist-apologizers try to twist reality.
37. What list?
a ,   b   (01.26.06)
The above Yediot article says: "The same booklet contains dozens of articles by state leaders, economists, philosophers and CEO's with an international reputation, including articles by Russia's president, Pakistan's president and dozens of Jewish public figures, who were apparently unaware of the fact that they appear on Qumsiyeh's list. " What list?
38. #14
steven ,   france   (01.26.06)
Gosh george,are you on some kind of drug,,,????Do you think Im stupid that I cant tell the difference between a muslim arab and a christian arab??I am well aware that you are all arabs,But the arabs Iam talking about ,are the likes of you.You who Hate the jews,no matter what,Start opening your minds ,and eyes to other religeons first,and start accepting others,sunnits,christians,catholics, shiites,yes you are all arabs BUT NOT A UNITED NATION.You are unfortunately known thru out the world for ,the harm and mutilations you are spreading,not all of you,but,you know well Who I am refering to.You say you RESPECT some JEWS???Please dont take me for an idiot,you have never respected anyone but your own,and that is another debate.And lastly,I do not remember even once mentioning the fact about G-d giving land,to the Jews?I dont even have to mention it,as It is Quite Obviouse Whom he gave it too.By the way,all the Jews,that were forced to leave there,Homes in Arab countries,do you think that they will get their land,and belongings back??? I see you do not mention your ALLAH in this matter,but you use the name of the one and only G-D,and you even spell his name correctly,You see you too are in fact part jewish,as you are the decendants of ISMAEL,who is the son of ABRAHAM.!!!!!need I go any further. have a nice day.
39. correct words are important jane
david ,   geneva   (01.26.06)
we all know what the point is, but accuracy in speech helps avoid confusions and ignorance breeding. Let us speak with the correct words not to be blamed for being blind to all that is not Ours. Defending Zionism doesn't mean you can say anything. I feel your heat and respect your anger. We should defend ourselves with the correct words. Long live the sons of Yaacov!
40. Reply # Don't insult people's intelligence
(01.26.06)
Person X wants to destroy all Arab and Muslim countries but that certainly doesn't mean that this person is anti-Arab or anti-Muslim right? The only difference between anti-zionist Jew-haters and other Jew-haters is that anti-zionist Jew-haters try to hide their lies and anti-Jewish racist agenda.
41. David in Geneva
Jane   (01.26.06)
Yes, long live the sons of Yaacov in the land of their fathers - our eternal home, realized through our national movement, Zionism.
42. to # 10 DR in USA
zhila ,   sweden   (01.26.06)
you are not alone in the world we are with you and I am shore there is so many people in my home land wonts that ....but we need a contact languege ..we like to be firends (I remember you that i am muslims and I am apraud firend of israil )....
43. Instant Global TRUE Democracy
Zoe ,   USA, Planet Earth   (01.30.06)
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44. re: #39 correct words are important
Lewis ,   Fort Orange, USA   (02.01.06)
Indeed! And the word "antisemitism" was coined by a Jew-hater to describe hatred of Jews - NOT semitic people generally - just Jews, and has nothing whatsoever to do with semitic languages. Google it if you don't believe me. And please stop correcting people for mistakes they haven't made.
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