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Swedish dockworkers boycott Israeli ships
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Published: 23.06.10, 14:28
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1. One..
John ,   Herzliya, Israel   (06.23.10)
would expect that up there they have TVs and that they watch them. And make minds of their own and not just taking for granted what biased media is serving them.
2. sweden
sas ,   israel   (06.23.10)
DON'T SHOP IN IKEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3. Since Israel is a net importer,
Michael Steiner ,   Bahrain   (06.23.10)
we should respond in like vein at Israeli ports. In fact, let's suspend all commerce for a month. They will lose more than we. Either way, they will remember this day a few years from now when the Islamofascist minority in Sweden starts causing social problems there. Boycott us then, sauna morons.
4. Boycott Swedish ships and cargo planes.
Madeleine ,   Israel   (06.23.10)
We survived without Ikea and can survive again. What else of major importance do we import from them? Let's promote Israeli goods!
5. lessons to be learned
Michael ,   Haifa   (06.23.10)
Reading the arrogant responses of talkbackers here, they may be well advised to read up their history on the effectiveness of boycotts against South Africa
6. Between good and evil, Sweden is neutral…
Ron B. ,   Lod   (06.23.10)
If we needed any proof that anti-Semitism is alive and well, it was provided by the cynical farce of the Durban conference sponsored by the UN. The conference gave a platform to the Holocaust denying Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. To their credit, a number of countries including Poland and Germany boycotted the conference, and more delegates walked out on Ahmadinejad’s speech. But many more delegates stayed and applauded his racist incitement. And a day after the speech, the United Nations is trying to whitewash the proceedings, suppressing legitimate protest and pretending everything is fine.. Between good and evil, Sweden is neutral. That was their stand in World War II as well. Nowadays modern anti-Semitism is blooming again as explained at : http://xrl.us/beiqsm
7. What Hullucinated people
Johnny ,   Nazareth   (06.23.10)
those workers are. Why won't they pay a visit to some of their southern cities to see what have these cities become. Neighborhoods controlled by muslims, in which the police is afraid to go into, in the primary class there are 3 swedesh of 30 children. Lets not forget your beloved Lars Vilks that was attacked by muslims, they are still threatening him. You are loosing your values, culture and free speech and continue blattering about the flotilla. Why you won't boycott the real criminals, like most of islamic countries ? I will tell you why, because you beloved friend and boss Abdoul or Muhammad won't agree. Continue in this path till you wake up and realize that it's too late to go back! Have a good,bright and sunny day.
8. Swedish Morons!
Raphy ,   Montreal   (06.23.10)
Don't you know that by hurting Israel you are hurting yourselves. God of Israel says "Those that curse Israel, I will curse". Obama wanted to hurt Israel, he inherited the oil spill. What will Sweeden inherit?
9. before anyone jump to conclutions I have to say
ghostq   (06.23.10)
the people who usually work at the ports in low income r Mulims mostly, the irony is swiden got one big bible study in the old city right infront of david tower, it is very active and very nice,the point is swidish r far from boycotting Israel especially when they got 2 militery camps in Israel, sound like big headline but the problem is Muslim and leftis just kidnape the public domain, much like USA port incident 3 days ago.
10. Scandinavia's Wimps
Bill Foonman ,   Jacksonville USA   (06.23.10)
The Swedes are historically the ultimate fence sitters who couldn't make a serious decision if their lives depended on it. Known as "The Swiss of Scandinavia" by their neighbours, this dour nation has all but handed over their country to the Muslims. You only have to live in Malmo to experience firsthand that many Swedes, who are suspicious of all foreigners, especially dislike Jews and the radical Islamic fifth column in their midst makes things much worse.
11. So what? They have a right to do it?
John ,   Europe   (06.23.10)
1) Right to boycott is a PEACEFUL and DEMOCRATIC right. (If only Hamas would use that right!) There is no need for "fucking Swedish antisemites!" kind of talk. You want to boycott IKEA in return? Good - do it. 2) For those who will start to jump "Ahaha, this is yet another example of antisemitism..." let me remind that it was SWEDEN who in Shoa took ALL (but 450) DENMARK'S JEWS, as well as MANY GERMAIN JEWISH CHILDREN and saved them from certain death. I suggest you go to YAD VASHEM and check out the section about Sweden - except you are, of course, in USA. You can check Yad Vashem the next time you go to "religious weekend" in your summer houses in Israel.
12. Occupied Sweden
TheoVanGogh ,   Texas, US   (06.23.10)
Might as well change your name Swedenstan. the muslim pop has a strangle hold on the country. The same country that emptied a tennis stadium because a player was Israeli. All i have to say is grow some balls and stand up to the fifth column.
13. Simple switch to Finland
The Dude   (06.23.10)
Now in the future, we should make a preference for countries like Finland. A firmly pro-Israel country. Even if it costs more we should transfer business to Finland.
14. easy answer. boycot swedish in israel israel find other port
ralph   (06.23.10)
15. #5, michael from haifa: take your own advice
tom ,   toronto, canada   (06.23.10)
history? it started (just a little) before your illustrious birth! the arab boycott of israel is over 60 years old, and yet has failed in its objective of destroying israel's economy. comparing this latest arab attack to the boycott of south africa is silly, because the simple truth is that israel's minorities are treated better than those in america, let alone the arab world! (even those under occupation are measurably better off than under arab rule.) and without a moral foundation, this "save the palestinians" boycott degenerates into what it always has been, just an easy outlet for jew-hatred. you mistake moral indignation for arrogance!
16. I imposed buycott
Krzysztof ,   Warsaw, Poland   (06.23.10)
the leftist hypocrisy turned my attention to the issue. Since a couple of months I have chosen to have preference for Israeli products. Be it grapefruits or awesome Israeli musicians. Enough with this bias. Israel is treated unfairly.
17. TYPICAL SWEDISH LEFTIST BEHAVIOUR !!!.
Arn. ,   SWEDEN.   (06.23.10)
SWEDEN HAS BEEN RULED BY THE LEFTIST - 70 YEARS THE LAST 80, AND ALL OF SWEDEN HAS SUNK INTO PACIFISM REGARDING THEIR IDENTITY. THERE IS NO NATIONAL STRENGHT, IN THE SWEDISH PERSONALITY ANY LONGER, SOCIALISM HAS STAMPED THAT OUT IT IS ALMOST ONLY THE LEFIST WHO ARE ACTIVE. EVEN THE BORGOISE HAS BECOME SOMEWHAT INFLUENCED BY SOCIALISM THE SWEDISH RIGHT OR NATIONALISTS, ARE A LONG TIME GONE. SO THIS BEHAVIOUR IS NOT SWEDEN AS SUCH. AND IN SOM RESPEKT LENIN WAS RIGHT TO CALL THE SOCIAL-DEMOKRATS - USEFULL IDIOTS, EVEN THOUGH THIS COULD BEE SEEN AS ONLY A HALF TRUTH. THE SWEDISH PEOPLE IS VERY UNMATURED, AND LACKS THE HARDER EXPERIENCE OF LIFE, AS OTHER NATIONS HAVE, AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR CORRESPONDS TO THAT. IN THIS CASE I AM ASHAMED TO BEE A SWEDE, BECAUSE THE SWEDISH BEHAVIOUR, STANDS AGAINST EVERYTHING I BELIEVE IN AND STAND FOR. ISRAEL FOREVER !!!. Arn.
18. sweden used to be mainly a passive witness to evil; now...
dante ,   uk   (06.24.10)
now, sweden gleefully, self-righteously, supports evil. support for those who launch thousands of missiles at civilian targets. support for those who send suicide bombers. support for race-hatred. support for kidnappers who will not allow icrc visits to a captive. this is the beautiful resume of the swedes. suprised? no, not really. it's consistent with sweden's wartime record of support for the nazis.
19. #2,3... Do you believe the average Israeli will dump his
avi   (06.24.10)
Volvo to the trashbin ? or will boycott Ikea ?? Well, dreaming doesn't cost a penny. Year 1536, Age 32, Etienne de La Boetie wrote an interesting text called: "Treatise of the Voluntary Servitude"... google it my friends !!
20. Who are the dockworkers
Miriam ,   Norway   (06.24.10)
Probaly 90% of the dockworkers at muslims. BC no swedish wants to touch this kind of work anymore. Scandinavian politicians has to wake up soon to what the immigrants from the third world are doing to them and the rest of europe.
21. to #19 volvo??? I can find many reason not to buy
ghostq   (06.24.10)
one reason is mainly when you buy a car you actually wants the kind that moves, and won't get stuck on high way due to melfunction. try other swidish brand for example. and Ikea is nice if you r for recycling, they make disposable tables.
22. 1500 Swedish Port workers not Sweden
Michael Diamant ,   Rehovot - Stockholm   (06.24.10)
Its interesting how people lump togheter 1500 semi-communist members of a small swedish union with entire country. Like all countries including Israel we have right and left. The left is very vocal here (and stupid as everyhere else) which doesnt mean that the other part of the population supports them a single bit. They got a lot of anger because of this boycot from the other half of Sweden which support Israel and more or less like jews or are indifferent.
23. Boycott Swedish Products
Alfred Inselberg ,   Raanana, Israel   (06.24.10)
OK let's boycott Ikea and Volvo (leave a protesting note on the windshield) ... anything else? Earlier they accussed us of "harvesting" body organs ... so let's offer them gift certificates for brain transplants!
24. It's spreading...as it should! (end)
Edithann ,   USA   (06.24.10)
25. This silliness requires a well balanced response
joe   (06.24.10)
It is now accepted as never before among Europeans to support Hamas. The fabricated picture of Israelis as killers, of Israel as a land of 'apartheid' etc, is well established. The problem is not so much *what* Israel does, but *how Israel communicates*. It took at least SIX HOURS after Mavi Marmara for Israel to even start releasing comments. By then the story had been out in the world press for at least five hours - everybody had already made up their minds: the cast of heros and villains was set, the storyline was established, and the condemnations from governments was already on the way. It was TOO LATE to change the story. Israelis are too locked on the actual actions. They are, in a case like the Flotilla, IRRELEVANT. The only thing that matters is WHO CONTROLS THE STORY.
26. sweden
sad ,   israel   (06.24.10)
show characher. don't shop in ikea or H & M. let them learn from what they preach. these scandinavian countries are only interested in themselves. they hate us. muslims and will do anything to get rid of the themn only after a muslim dies in denmark is a new one allowed in. they are the most screwed up poeple in the world. thye should practice what they preach. in a danish hotel u r greeted by a booklet signed by the queen _ denmark is for danes...................... what more can you ask??????
27. #24
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (06.25.10)
Edithann, you have it right! The boycott is spreading in the USA, too. Stores and businesses in my areda have been warned that their tranquillity can no longer be guaranteed if they continue to carry products and services after July 31. You would be surprised and gratified at the support we are getting!
28. Throw away Israel invented Pentium computers too
zorro ,   NYC   (06.25.10)
Oh, I heard Islamic Shariah law will be implementing in Sweden soon.
29. Let the Swedes.....
Samuel ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.25.10)
Let the swedes be the Vikings, always barking, far and in oblivion of the real civilisation
30. Sweden takes action 70 years late, not against the nazis
Richard Ipson ,   USA   (06.25.10)
The brave Swedes. They did not have the courage or the conviction to fight the Germans. But, 70 years later, they have roused themselves to help the enemies of the Jews, the people that deliberately and gleefully attack Israeli civilians. The same people that have kidnapped and held a soldier for 4 years and don't allow Red Cross visitation. The people that impose sharia. The brave Swedes. The smart Swedes. What a disgrace!
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