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Lieberman: Sweden acting like in WWII
Roni Sofer
Published: 20.08.09, 22:35
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1. Lieberman as defender of freedom of the press???
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (08.20.09)
You have to be kidding. By the way, who is to say the story isn't true or at least has some factual underpinning. It may not be 'official' government policy but with the stories of experimentation on hospital patients, amd forcong the workers at Dimona to drink a uranium milkshake, I wonder how thisa story can be quickly dismissed as a 'blood libel'.
2. OF COURSE SWEDEN IS LIKE IT IS
HERMAN MUNSTER ,   ca canada   (08.20.09)
Sweden is out in front when it comes to immorality. Sweden is out in front when it comes to hatred of the nation of Israel. Notice the feedback in these Jewish papers when it comes to negativism. It pours in from Sweden. And of course, Sweden isn't alone when it comes to bitter hatred of the Jew. Yet, to their great dismay, Israel is in the land and Israel is in THEIR land to stay. Now where are those Rolaids, for Sweden will need them.
3. Traitors
Ckj ,   Paris. France   (08.20.09)
Swedes were helping the germans during the war. they allowed germany to use the railways if Hitler promised not to invade. the swedes were traitors during ww2, they have not changed.
4. Good for Lieberman
Sidney ,   USA   (08.20.09)
It is nice to have somebody in the government of Israel who will stand up for Israel.
5. Bodies should be exhumed
bobby ,   La Mesa Caliph US   (08.20.09)
Start the investigation now. Depose the accusers formally. Find the bodies. Interview the accused. The truth must come out. Either the Aftonbladet must apologize or Barak and Lieberman. Of course, until the truth is established, the world will always take the word of a nobody Swedish reporter over everyone else put together, circumstances being as.they are By the way, since 'blood libel' is being tossed around so freely, now will be a good time to revive the controversy over Ariel Toaff's 2007 book on that topic.
6. Minister Liberman is correct!
Johnny ,   Stockholm Sweden   (08.20.09)
The "article" in the paper in question is a shameful reminder of the swedish legacy from WWII. Sweden still has not come clean from it's actions during WWII. Almost all other countries have done so.
7. Sure Mike, We also put blood of christian babies on...
(08.20.09)
Sure Mike, We also put blood of christian babies on our matzas on passover....
8. Kitty's got teeth
William ,   Israel   (08.20.09)
Finally, someone in the Israeli govt that can bite back at the neo-Leftists who seek to eat away at Israel. Hope the rest of the govt follows suit so we can tell the world to kiss our asses.
9. Not just blood libel, but lousy, incompetent journalism
JPS ,   Efrat   (08.20.09)
This story is based on hearsay evidence and unsubstantiated accusations. There is not a single proven fact in the story, just Palestinian story-telling. In any responsible newspaper or news service, the editor would give the reporter a good yelling at, and either fire the bum or send them back to work to get some substantiated evidence to back up the story. In this case, the editor simply approved a story based on rumors, not facts. That's simply poor journalism by amateurs. It's a sign of both the declining standards in the press these days, and the low standards of this Swedish newspaper.
10. Sweden
John ,   London UK   (08.20.09)
Don’t worry about Sweden. Their fate is in the hands of the countries rapidly growing muslim immigrant population. Their fate will therefore not be a pretty one but one of their own making and they deserve little sympathy.
11. I never heard of 'uranium milkshake', but Agent Orange
Jake   (08.20.09)
and Gulf War Syndrome - that I have heard of.
12. #1 - Experimentations in Israeli hospitals?
William ,   Israel   (08.21.09)
Mikesailor, why you must be the journalist who wrote this shoddy article for the Swedish press. You seem to have latched on to a rare accusation which has no basis or been proven to make an outrageous claim to support an even big outrageous claim. I'm assuming that you're referring to the haredi baby that was the center of an abuse case a few weeks ago, where the religious community came out publicly declaring that Israeli doctors perform experiments on people the way the Nazis did. Anyone with an ounce of brains (sorry bud) knows it was an accusation like that of the Palestinians...to invoke fear, hate, damage, and meant for local audiences, not those they accuse. The only reference to "experiment" was medicine that was being worked on which could potentially help the child while everything else was failing. This is done routinely in hospitals, even in Miami where the average age in over 65. Maybe that's why you became a sailor...yet I wouldn't ride on your boat. You don't double-check facts and could sail into a hurricane.
13. #1 - What are you talking about,When has Lieberman censored?
Zionist ,   Miami   (08.21.09)
You must be drinking out of the Miami River again.
14. Revoking Aftonbladet's GPO card is a good idea.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (08.21.09)
After all, press cards are intended for journalists, not propagandists. Israel should also sue the bastards for libel. It certainly constitutes "willful disregard for the truth". Not surprisingly, such stories bring out crap-for-brains types who say this nonsense should be investigated, bodies exhumed, etc. because, hey, maybe it's true. Those fools are probably beyond redemption.
15. Fact re: Sweden
Solomon ,   bklyn   (08.21.09)
During WW2, Sweden accepted anyone who reached her shores, unlike many (most?) other countries. If it wasn't for Sweden, the Dutch Jews evacuated by the Dutch across the sea wouldn't have had anywhere to go. There is a famous poem by Natan Alterman entitled The Swedish Language about this. Read it for some perspective.
16. Thank God we have an Israel and a Lieberman
carlos ,   San Diego U.S.A.   (08.21.09)
17. Aftonbladet and WWII See Wikipedia
Joo ,   Eurabia   (08.21.09)
the quote: "Heavily influenced by pro-German staff members, the newspaper supported Germany during World War II"
18. There will be no blessing for my country..
sanna ,   sweden   (08.21.09)
Carl Bildt is a "besserwisser" but not vise at all... Aftonbladet is a "newspaper" with wery low moral standards - and with an anti-jew-agenda. But there could never be an excuse for printing theese picture (from 1992!)of a palestinian, handed over to his parents, after autopsy, and mix it with some case in USA. There is no proof, no connection at all just another option to spred hate for those who hate jews. I´m deeply ashamed to be a swede today! I love Israel, been there several times. Bless You!
19. #15
mark ,   ca   (08.21.09)
Only if they (Jews) had enough money to pay for it. Do your homework,boychik.
20. Yellow stars available now from Bibi
Ran   (08.21.09)
please form an orderly queue
21. Sweden was the Nazi sympathiser and
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.21.09)
Leopards don't change their spots- then or now.
22. Can Sweedish Jews Bring Lawsuit(s)?
Christy ,   Boston, US   (08.21.09)
Instead of waiting for a government, or other body to act ... couldn't the Jews in Sweeden get together and pursue this matter through the Sweedish Courts? I don't mean JUST Sweedish Jews, but they could take the lead and other groups could supply resources. This is probably going to cost money for lawyers, research, etc.. Let other groups around the world help obtain the necessary resources. Of course, I'm assuming that a country like Sweeden has laws that can address libel,defamation, etc. Also, that some people will commit to getting the lawsuit(s) started in Sweeden.
23. Outrageous article.
Ypip ,   Canada   (08.21.09)
Aftonbladet proves itself to be a useless rag.
24. Stop your whinning
Disgusted!!! ,   USA   (08.21.09)
The world does not revolve around you jews! You can't hide your actions by crying wolf and accusing everyone of discrimination and anti Semitic whenever you're criticized. Take responsibility of your actions instead of acting like children.
25. #24 You're not disgusted: you're just stupid
Scott ,   Australia   (08.21.09)
The comments made by the Swedish press are ridiculous and should have been at least condemned by the government there. Not to do so does show their bias. Only imbeciles believe such arrant nonsense. #24 fits the bill precisely. Well done moron.
26. Sweden apologizes
Haider ,   Gothenburg, Sweden   (08.21.09)
Sweden officially has always been on the side of Israel. Don´t no body worry, an apology will soon be delivered.
27. #1 Nice try but ineffective!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (08.21.09)
Yes, try to divert from the subject and hope that we'll lose sight of the fact that the 'bladet article is a blood libel. Want to open up a subject different from the main issue? Then wait for the relevant article. Until then, you can go on and post your propaganda on more sympathetic racist forums like Al Jazeera and Haaretz.
28. #24 Stop your slander and demonization!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (08.21.09)
Judging from the on-going racist and anti-Jewish and anti-Israel propaganda, libels and slander by pathetic and hateful Islamo-Leftists (or Nazis?) like yourself, one may indeed believe that the World revolves around Jews. So it is bloodthirsty anti-Semites like yourself who constantly demonize us and MAKE SURE we are at the center of everything. You should look in the mirror and complain to the ugly face you see there, about putting us at the center of everything. But you know too well that all we want is NOT to be in the news and NOT to have all the hatred and racism of the world revolve around us! So YOU put us at the center of the everything - now TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACTING LIKE A RACIST PIG AND STOP WHINING YOURSELF, Mister "Disgusting"!
29. Lieberman , learn WWII history
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (08.21.09)
Sweden accepted , without problem , the approx. 8000 Jews who fled Denmark [ not Holland , Salomon # 15 ] during WWII , and who thanks to this survived . A british firm also collaborated with nazi germany . They had send them , indirectly of course , radio bulbs . What about the St Louis ? what about the british closure of the borders of then called Palestine ? Were they the "fine" guys" Mr Lieberman ?
30. Marc , ca 19
Charles ,   Petach Tikva   (08.21.09)
No money involved for the 8000 Danish [ not Dutch ] Jews . Regarding money , the US also accepted only those with vast sums of cash , or those who were great scientists and could contribute to the USA . Others were rejected [ the St Louis !!! ]
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