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Helen Thomas resigns following anti-Israel remarks
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Published: 07.06.10, 19:40
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61. #47
Jane   (06.08.10)
If she picked Germany and Poland as countries to which she believes we should go, she IS AN ANTI-SEMITE. Germany and Poland were killing fields, in numbers you and your Jew-hating friends will never acknowledge or understand.
62. For how long has she held...
publius ,   USofA   (06.08.10)
makes you wonder for how long in her career she harbored this view without publically stating it, in other words, barring a recent change of heart, did she secretly bias or taint her coverage on Israeli issues through her long career, or worst actively project this view in off the record chats with her colleagues. And the left has the nerve to lable and paint conservatism with a broad bush, when in fact, my everyday experience, shows just the opposite, liberal thinkers consistently waffling round with bigoted, closed minded objectivity.
63. This woman is symptomatic of all anti-Zionist Jews ...
Lee ,   Manchester UK   (06.08.10)
believing the gentile world will embrace you if you jump on their boat will only leave you disappointed, gentiles on the whole will NEVER accept you no matter how much you might hate Israel, you are a Jew and thats what they all hate. There is no logic. Silly old woman - she should understand this at her ripe old age, let this be a lesson to all the self/Israel hating Jews out there. They want to kill you without the help of the helen thomas' of the world.
64. Anti-Semitism brings a curse!
Scott ,   Haifa   (06.08.10)
"I will bless those that bless you, and curse those who curse you" Genesis 12:3 If anyone doesn't believe it from the Islamo-side, you are fighting the Almighty and you lose.
65. She's going to Stage Version of Wizard of Oz
Alan ,   SA   (06.08.10)
66. Re: 53
Fredrik T ,   Sweden   (06.08.10)
"Pathetic...you all show lack of tolerance to others' opinion " Interresting comment coming from what appears to be an Muslim. Can't remember ever hearing some muslim complaining about how Islam has been portrait in a way not in line with what you seems to prefer ;-P Lars Vilks, does it ring any bells for example?
67. She looks as a retired old lady; anyway the damage she has..
Ariel   (06.08.10)
done i unmeasurable and it has been too late to discover her genuine extremist thoughts. This should remind all the american and israeli press that the antisemitic radical left has infiltrated their files and using the freedom of press to manipulate news and present facts according to their personnal doctrine.
68. Thomas looking on the bright side
Christopher ,   Boston, MASS   (06.08.10)
Haaretz already offered her a prime editorial position replacing bothe Levy AND Hass
69. Get the hell out of the USA and go back to Lebanon!
Mongo ,   Paris   (06.08.10)
You disgusting woman!
70. Ali from Lebanon - Do you have a job?
Mongo ,   Paris   (06.08.10)
Or did the Israelis find an arms cachet under your bed? Ali my friend, you need to get out of your dark den more often. A wiff of fresh air would soften your bad temper.
71. Helen, you can join the free-Pali flotilla now!
Jeff ,   Hong Kong   (06.08.10)
On a deck of a ship, Roughly 4:20am. Even with make-up, I´m sure you´ll scare the living daylights out of the Israeli commandos!!
72. ignorance
Marcel ,   Perez Zeldon, Costa   (06.08.10)
If Israel have not left Southern Lebanon years ago, you wouldn't have to utter such stupidities just to impress your friends. I wish you good luck in your prison run by Hizb'allah.
73. Oh no!!! Oz just called, the Wicked Witch has returned!
Etoile ,   Montreal   (06.08.10)
74. to #56, ali of south lebanon
tom ,   toronto, canada   (06.08.10)
and if i said something stupid and outrageous, like "all lebanese should be thrown into the sea", would you consider that a "different opinion", or just unfounded hatred of lebanese? because all scientific investigations of jewish genetics points to the fact that the historical record and the account in the bible are real, and jews were the originalinhabitants of palestine, long before the arabs. so what "different opinion" does a racist slur, based on a falsification of historical fact, represent? is it any more legitimate an opinion than if i said that i believed that you are descended from pigs and monkeys? because, clearly, in a civilized society, such statements are unacceptable!
75. Helen Thomas resigns...
Saragosti Shemtov ,   Montreal Canada   (06.08.10)
Another old fart with a twisted mind and a dirty mouth...
76. 54# TO Sarah B
sam ,   colorado   (06.08.10)
I am impressed in your manner, but your point of view was not enough to convince me,the meaning of your point to bring all the Christian of world in Jerusalem (but your point of view Is illogical) but I agree with your opinion that I need to A course in English grammar, Might help me to understand you
77. Should't Thomas go back to Lebanon?
Gary   (06.08.10)
78. Why is this awful when she says it, but not when ...
Avi   (06.08.10)
... the so-called "moderates" in the Arab world say it? Why are the so-called "moderates" not recognized as the extremists that they are? They say FAR WORSE THINGS ALL THE TIME.
79. #48
imafreeagent ,   Florida   (06.08.10)
She's Greek Orthodox and Lebanon has close ties with Greece. Lebanon would be happy to see her.
80. helen proves
yaakv ,   tel afib   (06.08.10)
that thr new song sung by latma is also for the so called american that were born in lebenom just like helen herself was born in lebenon
81. thomas
sas ,   israel   (06.08.10)
GREAT that she is going "home" - lebenon or the USA?????? according to her it should be lebenon along with many others. what filth is in the WH including the pres. he really is a total failure in EVERY respect. the only thing that is keeping him there is his color...... where is his boorth certificate???????he mus have lots to cover up but his brains and intecutality are realuyy ZERIO,
82. white house reporter
colin   (06.08.10)
What a way to end a carrera GOOD RIDDANCE FOR BAD RUBBISH The truth of the islamic president s men and woman in america ANTI ISRAEL ANTI SEMITES
83. "Learning" the pali way
stranger ,   EU, the donators   (06.08.10)
What are they taught? They screw it up badly, we give them more money, cuz they are so poor, they even need a flotilla. What do they learn? Screw it up worse, more money is to come.
84. To #8 Petr
Ariel ,   USA   (06.08.10)
I have to recognize that you are the funniest anti-Semite there are. Are you by any chance suggesting that the Europeans could teach somebody to live in peace? Only after a few years of peace in Europe and after the war between your Slav brethren, the Serbians and the Kosovar Muslims, impose by us: the evil Americans. Are you going to tell me that you can teach and preach something? LOL!!!
85. ... and don't let the door hit you on your way out...
Rafi ,   US   (06.08.10)
This is not new... anyone who read her columns on the Mid East or heard her questions @ press conferences on the same subject, for years saw a consistent anti-Israel OBSESSION... Good riddence!!
86. Helen..SPOKE too LATE...BUT..
Ali ,   villanova -PA- USA   (06.08.10)
At her AGE..She gave a .....And She said KNOWING full well what kind of STORM it was going to cause.. Helen has a stellar CAREER and CLOSED with a GREAT BANG.. She is GOING to have more FANS than HATERS...and .. Good BY Ms. Helen..We LOVE you and the WHOLE WORLD was WAITING for this...and it could NOT have come from any better VOICE.. Enjoy your RETIREMENT...
87. Helen Thomas
D. Tubb ,   Austin U.S.A.   (06.08.10)
Helen Thomas has a right to her opinion and a right to make a misstep on occasion, as do we all, she has done more to spread truth than most of her colleagues on every subject and has been doing it for decades and with integrity. I did not always agree with her, but what do we gain if we only read those who tell us what we want to hear. I believe Helen s remarks came from a simmering frustration and not out of maliciousness, we all make mistakes as you well know. I will miss her and so will a lot of people.
88. #14
imafreeagent ,   Florida   (06.08.10)
I agree, she went too far. She should have said "Israelis should get the hell out of the US" and left it at that.
89. #55 Ali
Mike B ,   London   (06.08.10)
If you took the trouble to speak with some Israelis yourself you would find that you are not wholly correct.
90. H.Thomas Has fallen for the Replacement Theory (!!)
Roy C Hudson ,   Pittsburg USA   (06.08.10)
A false teaching that started in 135 AD when they changed the name of Israel to Palestine after Philistines. Now this Generation of False Preachers & false Teachers has dug up the Theory This Laodicean age of blind guides don't know the condition they are in. That is why Thomas thinks Israel has no right to any Land Romans;11;1-10 . KJV Israel has been called home from the Nations she named to do his short strange work & put an end to the Gentile Gov's. If she had an honest preacher she could have known this, She has had all blind guides taking them to the ditch.as printed in the Red Words in my Book.Every one has shown their Hand so to speak, Israel holds the Royal Flush in this time. I think Mr. Net has picked up on it. He could have blown the Flotillas out of the Sea. Maybe next time. Roy C. Hudson USA
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