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In Spain, anti-Semitism is new leftist trend
Ignacio Russell Cano
Published: 20.07.06, 14:21
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91. WOW
Arik ,   USA   (07.20.06)
Its a good think Israel doesnt give a fu#k about all of you uneducated propagandized puppets out there and we will make sure that our citizens are safe and in the process do the world a favor by ridding them of Hezbolla. Ever since the first palestinian leader Al-Husseini who began the Arab-Nazi movement and believed in the Final Solution, we have never been accepted by many Arab Nations - lets see - 48 we were attacked, 67 we were attacked, 73 we were attacked - so exuse us while we get rid of another primitive irrational group who hides in Civilian Populations because they are cowards - the Lebanese people are good people but they have been hijaked by an organization that uses them as cannon fodder.
92. Spain
Karl Desplains ,   Portland USA   (07.20.06)
After the train bombings and election,, Spain has given in to terrorists
93. to: Fernando
Sara ,   Ocala, FL   (07.20.06)
You are, don't worry. But, you're not only anti-Semitic, you're also wrong. Fer-nan-doh.
94. #3 Definitions and a Canary
dahvid ,   Brave New world   (07.20.06)
"Canary's detect noxious fumes already in existence, they don't influence them or attract them. Uh oh, did I just criticize Israel? I must be anti-semitic now. Fernando , Gainesvtiille, FL (07.20.06) " Antisemitic, perhaps, only you know the darkness in your heart. It is amusing to watch an imbecile in self congratulation thinking he is clever. You are partially correct that the Canaries do not "attract" noxious fumes, they just die from them. The canaries are more sensitive to the lethal effects and are the first to go. Their deaths are a warning to intelligent beings smart enough to look past their twisted hatred and reveling in the death and miseryto understand that poison is in the air, and it is ultimately PC. That poison will kill you too, as you sit there snickering at suffering Jews, unless you understand that you are breathing the same air. Hispanics are not immune, be they chicanos, cubans, mexicans, the gas kills all, including cockroaches. First Saturdays people, then Sunday's people. You are next. Note that in a manner of speaking the gas is attracted to the canaries by osmosis, because they breathe and draw air currents into their lungs. In that sense all breathing creatures "attract" or are vunerable to gas. It is the stupid ones who mock the dying canaries, not understanding the implications, that their twisted hatred will cause them to go next. Behold the islamicists have no qualms against killing anybody, arab, muslim, and hispanic, too. Your hatred and cruelity will eventually come back to haunt, when you find that the canaries are all gone, and you are "attracting" gas. There must be a similar situation with the latino community, what with your gangs, corruption, the latino affinity for islam, perhaps now you, in Naples Florida, will become the new canary for the hispanic community. PS if you are an illegal alien invader , watch out, they're comming to get you and send you back to your canary island.
95. RE: Ever heard of the boy who cried wolf?
Eric Carlson ,   Tampa, FL USA   (07.20.06)
To Ellen in Southsea, Hampshire: By using the analogy of the boy who cried wolf in order to argue your point against the author's views, you unwittingly made the author's point for him. The boy who cried wolf got eaten at the end of the story.
96. 20, True but will Muslems escape in time?
Gal   (07.20.06)
It may appear that Europe is going to be ran over. They are still in shock after a century of wars, stalinism... you name it. However, looking back at 2000 years of history, we all know how they solve their problems. If I were a Muslim, I would make plans to escape the continent within 7 years. Now, poeple always say "this won't happen to me" and make excuses why the situation is different, and it is. it always is. It is just the bottom line that remains the same.
97. 30, oh, its a CARD.. Right, synagogues are not burning,
Gal   (07.20.06)
Jews are not attacked in the streets.. Here's an idea, Jimmy, get yourself a yarmoulka, and take a walk in Paris. Good luck.
98. Proof?
Brian ,   Chicago, USA   (07.20.06)
It´s funny that all the things that Zapatero has supposedly said are heresay and not quoted. Any proof? Maybe because this "article" is riddled with lies. What a joke.
99. #36 All Hearsay?
Jan Willem ,   Hengelo, the Netherl   (07.20.06)
For those able to read dutch there's a treasuretrove of antisemitic remarks from a Dutch senator. Check senator Anja Meulenbelt's weblog at http://anjameulenbelt.sp.nl/weblog/ She's a senator for the socialist party here in the Netherlands.
100. Zapatero
James ,   Eugene, USA   (07.20.06)
Despite the contempt I have for this fool, I've found his hatred of Jews is exceeded only by the self-loathing of Jews in America
101. Shouldn't this article include direct quotes?
Scott ,   Chicago, IL   (07.20.06)
For example, did Zapatero actually say, "Israel should let Hizbullah fire rockets at Israel." I do not trust a journalist who only paraphrases his subject... too much room for bias and misrepresentation. Not saying Zapatero didn't say these things, but where's the proof???
102. spain's anti-semitism
max ,   new york, ny   (07.20.06)
absurd article!
103. Typical from the Spainish
James Ayala ,   Chicago, USA   (07.20.06)
From the Inquisition, to the conquest of the Americas, Franco, and now this. I've come to expect nothing less from the Spainish and their treatment of other cultures.
104. Sci Fi
Javier ,   Spain   (07.20.06)
Nice science fiction article! I'm now in a visit in Israel (no doubt because I am antisemitic). I don't know if you are talking about Spain, I will check in few days, but few weeks ago it was not like depicted in this article. But, you know, the capacity for crazyness is unlimited, just look at these talkbacks
105. Non Jewish intellectuals on rampant antisemitism in Spain
Ana Emilia ,   Portugal   (07.20.06)
Camilo José Cela frequently criticised Spanish judeophobia. Josep Pla too. Pilar Rahola, Izquierda Republicana, has frequently denounced rampant antisemitism within the "progresistas". In 2002 Horacio Vazquez-Rial tried to publish a book with 20 other writers "Defending Israel". He did not find a publisher. Gabriel Albiac, Joan B. Culla, Jésus del Campo, Jose Jimnez Lozano, Reyes Mate, Marta Pessarrodona, Valenti Puig, Fernando Rodriguez Lafuente, Juana Salabert, Carlos Semprun Maura and VIncenc Villatoro. By the way, for Spaniards, Jewish monuments and a small presence are useful to attract tourists and to give them a good conscience. I was careful to cite only bona fide non Jewish sources. I am trying not to get accused of accusing anyone who criticises Israel as anti-semite.
106. #3
Jane   (07.20.06)
You probably are, Fernando.
107. Only in Spain?
TonyRage ,   Toronto, Canada   (07.20.06)
Anti-semitism amongst leftists is pervasive everywhere. Read any progressive blog or news service and you will find some of the most ignorant and outright anti-semetic comments. I am a left-leaning individual but Ic an recognize the complexity of a situation and place blame where it is due: everywhere. It is just so easy to pick a scape goat and say they have rule the world and ruin it. And the comments your ead always echo the myths and lies and rumours that have pervaded for centuries about the Jewish People. It is quite disheartening.
108. Thank god I live in here in Texas
gregg   (07.20.06)
most europeans are anti israel, that is why their countries are so messed up. Remember Israel is where God's children lives and he will blessed everyone who blesses Israel and will curse the ones who curses Israel
109. ani-semitism and liberals
DAVID R DIAMOND ,   CHICAGO   (07.20.06)
Liberals are totally against israel. Jews should vote Republican and support conservatives. How jews vote for Democrats is a mystery.
110. Laughable article
Andrew ,   Atlanta, USA   (07.20.06)
Sensationalist scare-mongering based on here-say and exaggeration. The author should be ashamed to have written such drivel.
111. comparing Zapatero to Franco unfair...
neindoch ,   Cincinnati USA   (07.20.06)
...unfair to the latter! It's come to this: that a 'progressive' Socialist isn't fit to shine the shoes of a stone-cold Fascist. During the Holocaust, Francisco Franco helped save thousands of Sephardi Jews in the Balkans and elsewhere by giving them Spanish nationality. Zapatero would have packed them into boxcars & sent them to Treblinka. ¡Vergüenza!
112. # 3 & # 24
ed ,   san antonio, tx   (07.20.06)
I am ashamed that my grandmother was born in Spain! When Spain becomes ensnared in Islam's web, you will regret your hatred toward the US and Israel. BTW, Fernando, leave Gainesville now. I'm ashamed you live where I graduated from college.
113. message to Spanish and foreign Jews
Javier ,   Spain   (07.20.06)
Come to Spain. We love you (and the christians and the muslims and the atheists,...) and would be happy to welcome as many of you as you want (do you know that you can get Spaniard ciizenship just showing you are Sefardi jew?). Let the the backyard racist (jewish racism, the strongest, or could I easily marry a pure blood jewish girl?) their dhimmitude (you meant dimwitted?) on their own.
114. Ans: Typical from the Spanish
Javier ,   Spain   (07.20.06)
Just to remember you that my ancestors didn't conquer the America. They were and remained in Spain. It was YOUR ancestors who made the conquer you like that much. Congratulations!
115. judging by all these talkbacks...
Eliot ,   New York, NY, USA   (07.20.06)
the world is really antisemetic but claims that it is not. thats the scary part they lie so well to themselves that they almost convince themselves. sounds like back in the 30's when 'some one' claimed that the "war-mongering" JEWS brought this war upon Germany! the world better snap out of it and stop justifiying its hate. hate is hate. in stead of blaming jews and israel maybe you all should do something to better the situation! do somthing positive in stead of something negative...
116. Jews: Avoid pain, Leave Spain
Mark ,   Usa   (07.20.06)
Spain has gone down the drain.
117. Jews as scapegoats
Lawrence ,   mountain lakes nj us   (07.20.06)
The world needs to wake up and understand that the Jewish people will no longer allow themselves to be used as scapegoats and willing victims. Those countries that wish to appease terrorists at the cost of the Jewish people are selling themselves out very cheaply. Terrorists do not care who they kill in the attempt to further their cause.
118. Another Franco
gary ,   cincinnati usa   (07.20.06)
it's great to see that Spain has grown from a Fascist country to a Socialist regime. and it has only taken 60 years. take heart spainairds, everyone knows that if you pander to terrorists, they wont hurt you....or will they. The people of Spain are in my prayers, the government isnt
119. Dave in Spain
gary ,   cincinnati usa   (07.20.06)
Dave, why dont you come over here to the states and see the opression. free speech, religion, movement. we dont always agree on every debate, bue we debate. murder is murder whoever does it. this is not an arab/israel debate. this is about protecting oneself from your enemies. and yes, arab fanatics have vowed to destroy jews and all "infidels" or have them pay tribute to Allah. you should read more and rant less. USA
120. To #104
Francois ,   Paris & Montréal   (07.20.06)
Your PM say that he understands Nazis and you claim that he is not anti-Semitic? That's an interesting point of view, do you mean that Nazis where Jews lovers? The point is that your PM is propagating anti-Semitism in Spain. If you are a decent man, you must write him that you are disastisfied with him regarding this issue.
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