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'Israel being ostracized'
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 30.05.07, 16:31
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1. Voting it down would be the only surprise
David ,   Rehovot   (05.30.07)
Given the long and strong history of English antisemitism, passage is pretty much guaranteed. Considering that the nation ethnically cleansed its Jews before Queen Isabella thought of doing do, and their bigotry has been constant since then, what else should we expect?
2. Ostracised? They must have a lack of vision
(05.30.07)
or else they would boycot 80% of the worlds countries, including their own!
3. The British are Anti-Semitic
MARK ,   USA   (05.30.07)
I appreciate that the British are honest about their hatred of Jews. I can not stand it when Blair says the UK is a friend of Israel. With friends like the British, Who needs enemies? The British White Paper prevented Jews from being rescued during the Holocaust.
4. UK boycott - Echoes of Nazi Germany
BigE ,   Israel   (05.30.07)
This is really scary. Soon they'll be painting "Jews out" on Jewish stores. forbidding Jews to own property and forcing Jews to wear a yellow ID tag. The UK is sinking fast!
5. Boycott
mark ,   israel   (05.30.07)
We should be reminded that a boycott and ban of Jewish academics was one of the first significant acts of what was to become the 'final solution', perpertrated by the Nazis in the thirties. While there are differences the similarities are too obvious and frightening to be ignored
6. West is targetting Israel
John ,   London,UK   (05.30.07)
After decades of spin and propaganda, the western world is now beginning to see Israeli policies for what they really are. The Europen Union, Canada and even Israel's long term ally, the United States, is not starting to criticise Israeli oppressive method which leads Arabs to resent west for its support of Israel. This resentment causes anger which turns into hate and eventually bombs in western cities. London bombers and Madrid bombers blamed western backing of Israel against the Palestinians. Israel is occupying Palestinians land and builing new settlements on their territory against UN resolutions. This practice is condemned by the international community and Israel has ignored western demands for far too long. Tide is now turning against Israel. Nobody is now willing to help Israel in its war with Palestinian extremists. West is now beginning to desert Israel. Perhaps Ahmedinejad was right when he said soon Israel will be wipe off the map. I suggest it is time for Israeli leaders to prove to the world they are a democritic nation by conducting fair and just policies towards the Palestinians. Otherwise, Im affaird that dark days are ahead for the Jewish State.
7. Boycott The Boycotters
Mark ,   South Africa   (05.30.07)
I have decided to boycott everything British & intend to influence many others to do the same. From now on Britain is persona non grata.
8. If It Wasn't For England
JM ,   London, UK   (05.30.07)
you wouldnt have a country.
9. Good!
Aviv ,   Canada   (05.30.07)
I am happy my children get to see these kinds of things happen to jews. I am concerned that they will grow up to think that the rest of the worls actually like jews. The truth is they will always hate us and every generation of jewish kids needs to see it. Way to go Engalnd!!! Thanks for opening my children's eyes.
10. Mark #5, I agree with you 100% on that
MARK ,   USA   (05.30.07)
The British will justify their behavior and will make up reasons to justify all their actions.
11. #8 If it Wasn't for England
MARK ,   USA   (05.30.07)
More Jews would have survived the Holocaust. England restricted Jews from entering "British Palestine" during and after the Holocaust. The UK must take responsibility for its horrific behavior.
12. if it isnt for Manchester United we wont look at you !
ben ,   singapore   (05.30.07)
13. #6 Antisemites blame the Jews
Fortunee ,   Boston, USA   (05.30.07)
#6 like Blair you British blame the Jews for terrorism in Britain. and all the world's ills Your ancestors did the same thing when they expelled the Jews in the 13th century. Britainstan is just as antisemitic and primitive as it was then.
14. Typical, Last Gasp Of British Communism (Ahem, Socialists)
David ,   Marietta USA   (05.30.07)
I say go for it. Finally, a breath of honesty on British academia's part. At last they show their true colours (mostly red, and to the core). Now let them crawl back under your academic rocks and hide. Ladies and gentlemen of the UK: do you really pay the salaries of these social parasites (excuse me, Professors, who couldn't find a real job in the real world if they tried)? Doesn't it bother you that your long hours at work and your hard earned Pounds are being used to have your children indoctrinated with their knee jerk, vitriolic hatred? (When they aren't blaming Jews for the world's ills, that is) Doesn't it bother you, even just a little bit? I thought you people were better than that! At least our kids here in the US are beginning to fight back against these "liberals" and their celebration of "diversity" But then again, it's your money, to do with as you wish...
15. 'Lead to'? This is CAUSED by latent anti-Semitism
(05.30.07)
16. #16 The British Government did 7/7
Mark ,   USA   (05.30.07)
The British have done nothing to stop militant Islam. They deserved 7/7 and they are 100% responsible for it. But as always the British will always blame the Jews.
17. UK boykott of Israel
I. Breshinski ,   USA   (05.30.07)
It is true that many including the Brits want to see Israel disapear. The French ambassador to London called Israel the "small shitty country". Some Israeli acdemics want to see Israel disappear too. They are frequently behind Anti Israel and anti Semitic propaganda. Yet, it is not possible for boycotts to influence nothing. It was not a factor that mattered in South Africa. Those who want Israel to be gone do not understand the strength of Israel, the Jewish people and the silent world majority that actually supports Israel. At least 80% of Americans do. Same about Canadians. The anti Israel extremists are ranting, shouting demonstrating but they are a frequently paid minority. Radical Islam is striving on these and Saudi invest 300 million dollars annually in US alone to propagate Islam. Israel gone radical Islam will sweap the West like Ghingis Khan did. London and Madrid bombing were not done because of Israel but due to hate of the West which Israel is part of. John from London probably endorses what Sunnis are doing to Shiites and vis versa. One has to understand the Arab world and Islam to pass judjement about the behaviour of Israel.
18. BOYCOTT UK EDUCATION!!!
stude ham   (05.30.07)
In fact if this motion is allowed to stand... Israel must disallow all student visas to UK schools.
19. WELL DESERVED
DAVID ,   JUDEA   (05.30.07)
Our socalled liberal college academia who always try to cater to the world and are so quick to appease everyone at our expense. Maybey they will learn no matter how hard they try to be looked at as only israelis, the world will see and treat them as jews. With all the corruption going on here a little isolation might lead to some neccesary soul searching.
20. Prime Minister Blair is really Bliar
MARK ,   USA   (05.30.07)
The Prime Minister is the person responsible for the safety of the residents of the UK and on 7/7 he failed to do that. He did not fail to blame the Jews and Israel for 7/7. Typical British scapegoating that has been seen for centuries.
21. Apartheid Israel
campbell ,   London   (05.30.07)
the israeli occupation of palestine will end if the whole world joins the British academic unions to boycott israel as we boycotted the racist south africa
22. JM of London
Manni ,   Leeds   (05.30.07)
JM you show your ignorance of History. Its because the UN nations voted for a Jewish state that Israel exists. That was only because England ran away and washed its hands of the problem. Then Voted against the establishment of a Jewish state in the UN. the UK created the mess then cut and ran and will do the same in Iraq and the same in Afganistan..
23. Just canceled my travel plans to Londonistan
Barry ,   Tokyo   (05.30.07)
Will go to Denmark instead. England reeks of insanity. They thoroughly deserve their second rate world status. The only weapon they have these days is the "Moral Imperialism" card. Pathetic nation they´ve become. England really sucks
24. Actually, it'll just lead to a boycott of England.
Eli Goldberg ,   Seattle, WA   (05.30.07)
Forget pity and fear of anti-semitism for the poor Jews. Actually, it'll probably just lead to thousands of non-Israeli Jews like me around the world boycotting England costing their economy untold millions.
25. We must start the anti-British campaign in the US
Harry ,   USA   (05.30.07)
There is no choice. We must send a strong message to the British anti-Semites.
26. TO # 8 , DON'T KID YOURSELF pal , WE WOULD HAVE RECLAIMED
MOSHE ,   US   (05.30.07)
ISRAEL ANYWAYS & RECREATED THE LAND AS THE STATE OF THE JEWS. THANKS FOR THE BALFOUR DECLARATION, BUT THE ONLY REASON WHY WERE ARE IN ISRAEL IS BECAUSE H-SHEM WANTS US THERE. FOR THE SAME REASON WHY THE arabs MIGRATED TO ISRAEL, IS THE SAME REASON WHY YOU goyem HATE US : BECAUSE WE ARE PRODUCTIVE ENTERPRISING SERVERS WHO FOSTER A PROSPEROUS ECONOMY. THE arabs CAME TO ISRAEL FOR JOBS, OTHERWISE THEY WOULD BE SITTING WITH THEIR ASSES (PERE) IN THE SAND. LOVE MOSHE
27. #16
En Englishguy ,   London, England   (05.30.07)
Whether there should be an academic boycott of a racist, discriminatory and militarily aggressive state is one thing - but the comment in #16 "the British deserved 7/7 and they are 100% responsible for it" is beneath contempt. It is the remark of a bitter, twisted and very sick person. If that is what you feel about the 7/7 events in London, then you have just justified every suicide attack inside Israel and the events of 9/11. A very sick posting indeed. Perhaps you should have thought before you hit the "submit" button.
28. #8
Madeleine ,   Israel   (05.30.07)
I believe it was America tipped the vote in the 1947 vote for giving the Jews a state. The British stood on the beaches and turned back the boats bringing Jewis survivors ofthe Holocaust and interred them in camps in cyprusor Atlit. No, Israel hasnothing to thank the British for.
29. If we put or tail between our legs, maybe they'll like us
Besalel ,   Kew Gardens, NY   (05.30.07)
They won't. Why do we still care?
30. #27 I will not tolerate British Jew Hatred
MARK ,   USA   (05.30.07)
I refuse to remain silent and not fight back when Jews are experiencing "bitter,twisted" Anti-Semitism coming from the UK on a daily basis. That behavior is very sick and my attitude is "Never Again". This times Jews will not remain silent. Never Again! Never Again! Anyone agree with me? Should I just be silent? I refuse to be like that.
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