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UK ban of Israeli academics lifted
Moran Zelikovich
Published: 11.06.06, 15:42
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1. The brits realized
Arie   (06.11.06)
That the boycott will only afect them since they have nothing to offer in return for Israeli intellectual superiority!
2. Its time to boycott these academic frauds. I know I will.
David ,   Boston, USA   (06.11.06)
Time to prevent these academic frauds from participating in any global conferences, papers, research. Racist people like those in the NATFHE who voted for racism over truth should be boycotted at all costs.
3. If they reapply boycot, Jewish Philanthropists must withdraw
Alan ,   SA   (06.11.06)
4. repeat after me: the teacher union is stupid
(06.11.06)
5. school's out for israel this time
(06.11.06)
6. TO Ellen et al
yakov shani ,   IL   (06.11.06)
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
7. If the Jews and Christians of America boycott the
Roger ,   USA   (06.11.06)
anti-Semitic Brits they will suffer. We should boycott them and they should suffer.
8. UK Universities and Arab funding
myron ,   usa   (06.11.06)
It seems to me that the time is long past due that a thorough investigative report be done as to exactly how many hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in British universities by Saudi Arabia ,Kuwait,and the Arab Emirate States. This would include chairs, scholarships, grants, awards, study programs, establishment of new departments, etc. The results would be astonishing to some people (mosly naifs) and ho -hum to people in the know.This investigation would end any confusion on this matter.
9. #7 - grow up, and #8 - don't lie
DPC ,   England, UK   (06.11.06)
7 - America has more antisemitic attacks than the British do (per head of population) and conservative politicians are openly antisemitic there. In the UK, we treat everyone well, because we are much more civilised than YOU. 8 - Your claim is without basis. Your own call for an investigation demonstrates as much. The UK government subsidises universities and most of the rest is paid for by ripping off students with high accomodation fees and of course the grant (particularly of foreign students like MOI), etc.
10. #1 - what israeli intellectual superiority?
DPC ,   England, UK   (06.11.06)
Israel is full of idiots and they all post on YNet. The USA and the UK are the leaders of education in the world, not Israel. Indeed, the British University of Cambridge is #01 on the planet for education and research, whilst US = #02. How can it be superior when it voted for Olmet? The fact is, most intelligent Jews are still in America and Europe. Why? because they're not stupid.
11. An example of Israeli intellectual superiority
DPC ,   England, UK   (06.11.06)
see http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3261490,00.html Israelis demand google update their earth photos - sensitive information that could, in the hands of arabs, lead to their annihilation - so it can be viewed by them (and all the arab intelligence services) online. SMART PEOPLE!!!!
12. to #9 Mr. Deep N. Denial in the UK
myron ,   usa   (06.11.06)
I've already done the internet "browsing" and have determined that what I have suspected about Arab funding of UK universities is TRUE. Now it's your turn to do the investigation on the internet, Mr. Deep N. Denial.
13. Not to worry, the boycott will be re-instated
Ellen Prescott ,   Southsea, Hampshire   (06.11.06)
The British intelligentsia are not willing to give up their values. The boycott shall be restored, in due time.
14. Ellen and CO must be sooo upset: No Boycott NO website left
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.11.06)
Ellen the borne LOOOOSER
15. 10 DPC: Have you ever checked Israeli education ? I don't
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.11.06)
think so Otherwise you would not post such Crap Have you ever been to Israel ?
16. 12 myron: Bingo
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.11.06)
17. #1, 2, 6, 7
Ellen Prescott ,   Southsea, Hampshire   (06.11.06)
1: I hate to break it to you dear, but Israel's average IQ is 90, whereas the UK's is 105. I wouldn't quite call that intellectual superiority. But, if it makes you feel better to think that, you go ahead and do so ^_^. 2; The object of the boycott was to resist Israel's racist apartheid system. You're like a criminal sociopath blaming the victim for the criminal's behaviour. Twisting things. 6: The boycott will most definitely be reinstated, it was temporarily (along with dozens of other decisions) overturned due to a beaurocratic mix up. Perhaps, this time, a more concrete boycott will be launched. 7: Please do try to boycott the 'Brits'. When I went to America I was treated like royalty. Everybody admired me and commented on my accent. Americans are star-struck when it comes to the UK. Your quarter-witted notion that rejecting Israel's apartheid policies is racist will not stick with the hordes of Americans who would choose an Englander over an Israeli any day of the week.
18. Good News!
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.11.06)
Those who supported this racist and illegal boycott must be in mourning. Ellen and her alter ego, Sue Blackwell once again deprived of their victory. Sweet justice.
19. #13 - Ellen
NP ,   Israel   (06.11.06)
Oh, you just gave up your values. You stopped boycotting because you wanted to merge with another union. You didn't have to. Heh. You have no values what so ever.
20. #17 - Oh, as for that comment.
Nir ,   Israel   (06.11.06)
COUNTRY .. LITERACY......AVERAGE IQ Bahrain................ 85 ................... 83 Egypt ................... 51 ................... 83 Iran ...................... 71 ................... 84 Iraq ...................... 58 ................... 87 Israel ................... 95 ................... 94 Jordan ................. 86 .................. 87 Kuwait ................. 79 .................. 83 Lebanon ............. 83 .................. 86 Oman .................. 64 .................. 83 Qatar ................... 79 .................. 78 Saudi Arabia ...... 71 .................. 83 Syria .................... 70 .................. 87 Turkey ................. 82 .................. 90 UAE ..................... 79 .................. 83 What you are forgetting to calculate of course is all the new comers to Israel we have. We have so many people from so many countries in here, and not all know hebrew, not even close. If you had 'aliyot' like we did. You would have a lower IQ too. Also, you must calculate in the constant terror we are in. I would like to see you study just as well under attack daily. You are forgetting a lot of important variables, one of the most important variables when it comes to IQ is the environment. But I guess you don't have the IQ to understand that. :) As for Americans prefering brits over Israelies anyday. HAH, is that why the US has done nothing of which britain asked them to do in the Israeli-palestinian conflict? When I was in the US I was treated like royalty as well. People keep asking me about the holy land and how they see me as an example of why this conflict shouldn't have been there in first place. You on the other hand, I bet, managed to cause hatred during every trip you made. If it's through ynet or socialengineering. Shame on you for posting words of hatred on a Jewish forum. Go and insult us in arab forums (If they even have ones that are not jihad related).
21. #9 The world is still reeling from the crimes of Her
Anne ,   USA   (06.11.06)
Majesty's subjects. The ignorant, uncivilized Brits with bad teeth and distasteful cuisune think that they made a great discovery. All of a sudden they found morality, tolerance and ethics. Their record is stained with blood they will never be able to erase. America must boycott that vile, anti-Semitic island.
22. The Israeli Technion
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Is the most advanced high-tech institute in the world. No university has more knowledge than them. The Hebrew university has all of Einstein's work. The reason our scholars go to study in another countries is because in bigger countries they are exposed to bigger fundings/projects. We have a small country in which getting funding is almost impossible. There are more oppertunities overseas That is the only reason we are going to you. Not because your education is better. Too bad you don't get it.
23. Ellen's dirty little boycott
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.11.06)
Twice defeated, Ellen is ready to beat this boycott to a pulp. She doesn't care if it is racist, discriminatory, illegal and requires time and money that could be used by the universities for educational purposes. Ellen's self-worth and ego is sustained by this boycott. She feels "admired" and respected. She obviously hasn't been reading the comments on this site. Ellen's thinking is so twisted. Blinded by her hate and so full of herself, she thinks silencing Israelis is the answer to this conflict. Ignore them, avoid them, don't buy their products, pretend they don't exist. Then she turns around and cheers the armed conflict. Wants to see more violence against Israel. You might expect this type of thinking from a 12 year old. All the time trying to portray herself as fair and objective as she positions her dagger. If this conflict ends, people like Ellen will have no purpose, no cause, no identity. They cling to this conflict.
24. to Ellen, #13
Michael ,   New York   (06.11.06)
If what Ellen calls intelligentsia is actually that, then the world truly is in a sorry state.... the correct term is the dumbing down of British academia.
25. To 13
Da dude   (06.11.06)
What your "intelliganstia" support http://media.putfile.com/0511-----PLO--terrorists--use--UN--ambulances I know you feel pride when you see this!
26. #20
Ellen Prescott ,   Southsea, Hampshire   (06.11.06)
Britain is over 10 per cent immigrant, most of whom are from the third world. Yet our IQ is 105. Whereas most of Israel's immigrants are from the USSR. People in the USSR were the most educated people in the world and had a very high average IQ. 'Israelis living under terror.' Try living as an Arab in the West Bank, within 5 hours you'll be begging to go back to Israel. Perhaps radical evangelicals liked you because they believe in Jesus' return and all of that hocus pocus. But, I assure you, it has been my experience that Americans view Israelis as simply 'more crass people from the third world.' On the other hand, Americans admire Britons. They view us as cultured, civilised, and educated. Indeed, a Briton is the epitome of class according to Americans. I think it's 'cute' that Americans think that way. It's good for me, at least, whenever I visit.
27. A response to Ellen Prescott from a fellow Brit
Kate ,   London   (06.11.06)
"The British intelligentsia are not willing to give up their values. The boycott shall be restored, in due time. " LOL. The idea that a union of second-rate academics (Britain's former polys and tech schools) which had been hijacked by a fringe of extreme left lunatics could be described as "Britain's intelligentsia" is really very funny. "I wouldn't quite call that intellectual superiority. But, if it makes you feel better to think that, you go ahead and do so" But you would have to admit that the achievements of Ashkenazi Jews (preternaturally high average IQ, over 20% of all Nobel Prizes, many of the world's top professionals, writers, academics and entrepreneurs) really put third-rate Britain in the shade (many of whose achievements belong to the Jews anyway) "The object of the boycott was to resist Israel's racist apartheid system." Two points: only a lunatic a bigot or a fool could possibly believe that Israel is an apartheid society, as the boycott only was aimed at Israel and no other nation (including Britain which is currently engaged in a brutal occupation of Iraq) it was obviously anti-Semitic. "The boycott will most definitely be reinstated, it was temporarily (along with dozens of other decisions) overturned due to a beaurocratic mix up." There is not one shred of truth in this statement. The AUT last year decided against all boycotts as a matter of principle. I suggest you go and visit AUT's website before you make an even bigger fool of yourself by trying to refute my response. "Please do try to boycott the 'Brits'. When I went to America I was treated like royalty. Everybody admired me and commented on my accent. Americans are star-struck when it comes to the UK. " A number of points: 1) At a very superficial level you are right. 2) As more and more Americans are becoming aware of the amount of anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism in the UK this is changing rapidly. 3) At another level, Brits give Americans the creeps, not just because of history but also because of the way they tend to behave. That's one of the main reasons why Hollywood invariably makes its villains British. 4) The Israeli economy is booming and billions of dollars are pouring in from all around the world. Britain's economy based on little more than goverment spending and a housing bubble is heading for the doldrums at very best, 5) Most American Jews despise Britain probably more than even Germany for all the obvious reasons. They and their many friends have an extremely disproportionate influence on the American economy and American academic life. Thus, when Richard Rogers, the Brit architect tried to boycott Israel, he himself was boycotted and in nothing flat had to retreat from his anti-Israeli position. Already in many American universities Brits are being asked where they stand on Israel before being allowed to do research and this process is continuing apace. And it also won't take much more for tourism to the UK to also drop precipitously. Many Jewish businessmen (40% of the billionaires in the US are Jewish) are also already boycotting Britain. 6) Israel is supported by many millions of Christians in the United States with a fervour that outstrips that displayed by many Jews. They also tend to very prosperous and influential.
28. To 26
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"Britain is over 10 per cent immigrant, most of whom are from the third world. " Including third generation immigrants is quite racists of you. "Whereas most of Israel's immigrants are from the USSR. People in the USSR were the most educated people in the world and had a very high average IQ. " No, Israel's immigrants come from all over. Ethopia, South America, and etc. The is that immigrants just don't come from one spot. No matter how hard you try to make it seem that way. "On the other hand, Americans admire Britons. They view us as cultured, civilised, and educated. Indeed, a Briton is the epitome of class according to Americans. " Obviously those adjective belongs to another Briton. Your quite naive or foolish, I can't tell tell. Maybe just a mix of both the former and the latter. When a tourists comes to town, everyone says how wonderful that tourists country is. You could be an American buying a rug in Turkey, this man will be singing the praises of the US just to get him to spend his money even if he hates the US with all his heart. People will be always nice to tourists, they don't want to bite the hand that feeds them. "I think it's 'cute' that Americans think that way. It's good for me, at least, whenever I visit." I think it's 'cute' in literally how naive people are in this world. But I guess this explains how you got brainwashed and got the political views you have.
29. Everybody admired me and commented on my accent.
(06.11.06)
the bitch is sick
30. ellen
jason ,   usa   (06.11.06)
1. the IQ your givng us is 0 compare to 1000 towards israel 2.the boycott is going to be over read this in the articel "The boycott constitutes grave discrimination against Israel. I am glad they reached the conclusion that it is impossible to mix research, academia and politics. I think this is a smart decision, and I hope we won't have to deal with boycotts of the kind in the future." 6.the #2 proves you false 7. chose england over israel? then why did the US gave 2 billion to israel?
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