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We don't need no occupation
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Published: 22.06.06, 08:38
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61. 60 dirty: very grown up name - Did you puff on
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.22.06)
Roger's joint - you sound like it
62. What a bunch of whiners!
A. Magnus ,   USA   (06.23.06)
A nuclear armed nation with a history of starting wars is THAT afraid of slum residents in its occupied territories that it needs to recreate the ghettos of Eastern Europe? Don't you Sabbateans know you've become the very thing you've hated? If you people worked half as hard on your economy as you did making enemies in your own back yard, you wouldn't need $6 billion a year in U.S. aid.
63. The Israeli comments pertaining to Roger
David ,   Vancouver, Canada   (06.23.06)
I have a message for all the Israelis who have been sneering at Roger of Pink Floyd with respect to your Cracow Ghetto creation - ie "the Wall" Public opinion in the English speaking countries is slowly but surely turning against you. The Jewish state's treatment of the Palestinians is being compared to your treatment at the hands of the Third Reich. Sneer all you want but keep this in mind: the actions and behaviour of the American and Canadian "Jewish lobby" is seriously pissing off a lot of people in North America. And I think you're going to pay for it.
64. Thumbs up, Rog!
James Wilson ,   Sydney, Australia   (06.23.06)
Where would we be if the odd rock star didn't stand up for truth and justice every so often? It seems no one else does. Well done, Roger!
65. Bruce; most people don't support the Arab terrorists!
Daisy ,   USA   (06.23.06)
The tide is turning agaisnt the Arab savages who murder Jewish children at will!
66. Bruce; Israel is the homeland of the Jews idiot!
Daisy ,   USA   (06.23.06)
The Jews have been there for thousands of years and Israel existed thousand of years ago. Arabs are the occupiers on land they conquered and stole. Get an edcucation low-class loser!
67. Waters is an old ugly overrated musician.
Daisy ,   USA   (06.23.06)
Who cares what this asshole has to say?
68. Have any of you ever studied false flag terrorism?
False Flag Watch ,   Anywhere   (06.23.06)
What makes you so sure it's always "anti-Israeli Arabs" that are blowing things up in Israel? Not only is false flag terror real, it's in a lot more places than you think. And you don't even have to know you're a part of it.
69. Wake Up Israelis!
G.Washington ,   Los Angeles, USA   (06.23.06)
For your information, R. Waters has always slipped political commentary into his songs... this isn't a publicity stunt. Have a listen to "The Final Cut" (the whole CD); his message is just as relevant today as it was 20 years ago. Help me understand: why does Israel exist? I mean, by example, don't the American Indians deserve to get THEIR land back? And the Aborigines? And the Irish?? Where does it end?
70. Why expend energy posting to these crackpots
Russell ,   Miami   (06.23.06)
When they make comments about "parasitic Jews" who are "creating ghettos" and compare the Israeli treatment of the Palestinians to the German treatment of the Jews during the Third Reich you know they are antisemitic bastards blinded by their hatred. Maybe someone should remind A. Magnus that Israel's economy is stronger than that of most of the rest of the Middle East combined. While I wish I could line the Sderot / Gaza border with them to make them a human shield as a buffer from the missiles that their beloved friends the Palestinians shoot into Israel, that unfortunately can't be done. Their stupidity won't affect Israel or change policy so why bother wasting time with them.
71. #63 HAS YET TO LEARN LIFE'S GOLDEN RULE, DON'T MESS WITH...
.....THE JEWS ,   DAVID NORTH AMERICA   (06.23.06)
72. What babys !
Nawal   (06.23.06)
you guys cry out anytime anyone speaks out against israel. Havnt you guys heard about FREEDOM OF SPEECH ?! Im sure that if R Waters dissed on the palestinians you guys would LOVE him and buy tickets to watch him preform! How foolish are some of you here?! SERIOUSLY?!
73. # 52 :)
Nawal ,   usa and palestine   (06.23.06)
Bruce... lol... omg that was totally funny. i think i would have to agree with you. for some reason there was so much emotions in your comment, i loved it. Okay you guys... some people are sending me hate mail now... please stop. as a proud palestinian, i say we can ALL live in peace... we just need the right leaders and strong believers. Why do we have to live in fear that out kids will be blown up? or that our kids will be harrassed by an IDF member? We need to start making changes NOW.
74. #69 The funniest thing I read all day
Logic ,   Israel   (06.23.06)
"And the Irish??" The Irish have a country. You'd notice if you ever bothered to look at an atlas.
75. We Don't Need No Occupation
zuma ,   san fran california   (06.23.06)
Roger, you rock! Tear it down!
76. Will Roger be playing in Arab countries?
Eric ,   Bet Shemesh   (06.23.06)
"I believe we need this generation of Israelis to tear down the walls and make peace with their neighbors" Let me get this straight - when Waters plays his music in the other 56 moslem states in the world, will he be suggesting to them that they make peace with us? I don't think so. Waters is still living in his 60's & 70's-ish world. His music and lyrics were certianly applicable to the highly ideological cold-war era conflict, but now they have no relevance in our current Jihadist era. Today's conflict has nothing to do with ideology and everything to do with the fact that our neighbors want to kill us just because we are Jews. Roger - Hope you have as an enthusiastic crowd when you play Damascus and Tehran.
77. Irealnd still occupied
Sean ,   Limerick, Ireland   (06.23.06)
Hey Logic, if you had actually examined a map of Ireland you would see that part of our country is still occupied but we at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. It took us 800 years to kick out the British but I'm sure it wont take the Palestinians that long to get rid of the barbaric Zionist cancer which afflicts them.
78. Hey Zuma- stop blowing us up!
Drew ,   USA   (06.23.06)
79. So u guys think aparthied and ethnic cleansing on Arabs ok?
Ludz ,   UK   (06.23.06)
80. 79 Ludz,UK : Your BS is amazing - but murdering Jews in
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.23.06)
their homes - busses - and while they eat their seder - coffee shops - and discos is perfectly OK with You International Law states that "protected persons may not be used to render certain points or areas immune from military operations," nullifying the Argument that the IDF violates Intl. Law. Arabs and their own child abuse is OK with YOU http://kjbbn.net/Child%20Abuse%20in%20the%20name%20of%20palestine.htm http://www.israelnewsagency.com/terrorchildren.html http://www.pmw.org.il/indoctrinaying%20%20children%20to%20violence.htm You are poorly educated but then that's what we see in the UK all around - Jew Hate it is called ! Since you only get upset when collateral damage in Israeli defense happens to sadly kill innocents But the intentional murder of Jews is OK for you http://www.cat2002.org/credit/surviving%20terrorism.asx Your agenda is what one calls the Pipeline of Hate http://www.conceptwizard.com/pipeline_of_hatred.html The international organization Doctors of the World, (Medicins Du Monde) has qualified the attacks by Palestinian terror organizations against Israelis as "crimes against humanity". The report also concludes that "the Palestinian Authority cannot deny any responsibility, at least because of it's ambiguous attitude towards those groups until now."
81. 79 Ludz: What is your take about Arab States being Apartheid
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.23.06)
states - give us your take on that
82. Pink Floyd's music is flagging
John ,   NZ   (06.23.06)
and royalty is diminishing so Roger has to do some PR work. Hey, Roger mixing politics with religion is bad enuf, mixing politics with music is disgusting, so leave the Jews alone! Roger is nothing bad a defunct ancient musician, drug addict looking for some drug money
83. State Sponsored Terrorism is for the WEAK
Dr. Duke ,   USA   (06.23.06)
Tear down the wall & put and end to the terrorist regime leading Israel to their eventual demise before it's too late. The continued rightwing hate being spread by these subhuman individuals in a vain attempt to defend their war crimes is simply pathetic.
84. Wasn't Really A Fan To Begin With
Mark West ,   Philly, USA   (06.23.06)
Like Floyd...but Now I hate this guy
85. Wall
Margaret ,   Atlanta USA   (06.23.06)
After civil war in the southern usa black & whites have lived together. First y'all in Isreal/Palestine divide up the land and now there is this wall. Whenever I see talkbacks like this they always seem more hateful and even evil. It seems the hate is eating people on both sides up. It concerns me because I see a lot of people in the world who could be helped out of poverty or educated or cured of disease by US tax dollers that are being sucked up by a few angry people in a tiny little spot on the globe.
86. Obviously that you are not familiar with RW's work
Peter ,   Europe   (06.23.06)
He already opposed the 1st gulf war and during his concerts strongly critizes george and tony for the second.
87. 86 Peter: we know him, the typical aging used from drugs
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (06.23.06)
artist who needs again a Publicity stunt - to come into the limelight
88. Gabrielle Goldwater***
Moe Chile ,   London, Canada   (06.24.06)
Gabrielle, you certainly are a well of information. Since I first started posting here, I have come to appreciate your knowledge on the subjects you post about. Your background in all things related to this contentious issue is well researched and without a doubt something you take pride in. So, it is my intention now, to extend to you a warm apology for having been ignorant of who you were and who you are. I hope you can see it to forgive a seeker of the truth, some one who has a much better understanding of the Israeli/Arab conflict thanks to you and your hard work. Don't stop!! Sincerly, Moe Chile
89. to # 70
Birdi ,   ISRAEL   (06.24.06)
THANK YOU Roger from Miami. How right you are.
90. to # 76
Birdi ,   ISRAEL   (06.24.06)
Eric, Waters doesnt have the balls to perform in an Arab country.
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