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Glenn Beck exploiting Israel
M.J. Rosenberg
Published: 17.08.11, 11:14
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31. the writer is an american jew he is clearly a hater ofisrael
noam neve ,   israel   (08.17.11)
ynetnews please do not give a platform to haters here.
32. i boycott ynet for this american jew false agenda!!!!
lior greenberg ,   rishon israel   (08.17.11)
33. #10
Palestinian   (08.17.11)
Sorry dude, I don't think you have any chance winning the liberal case. You can try ultra-far-rightist or conservatives. This is the only place where you can find sympathy; People who support Israel just because some godlike guys told them so. The vast majority of open-minded liberal European supports the Palestinian side (they also side with Israel when it comes to security). So either they're all stupid, or you couldn't sell you cause properly (which I doubt), or your cause is simply unfair and unjust....
34. Glenn Beck exploiting Israel to get back on top
William ,   Israel   (08.17.11)
Isn't that exactly what most Leftist NGOs and the UN do?
35. Guys, here is the hint:
leo ,   usa   (08.17.11)
If you see someone signing as "Media Matters" do not expect anything positive or even truthful said about any conservative and especially about Glenn Beck. Here is an example - "Fired Fox commentator" To put it mildly this statement is factually questionable. M.J. Rosenberg does not know why Beck and Fox did not extend the contract. Was Beck fired or decided to move on with his new venture called GBTV (Glenn Beck TV)? On the other hand, even if you believe Glenn Beck is using you why not use him too. In situations like this it works both ways. Entire article looks like hit job on "extravaganza taking place on August 24". Not much of a value. PS. "freier" is not Hebrew, but Yiddish word. And it is not even Yeddish word, but word used by entire city of Odessa, by Jews and gentiles alike. So, I am not even sure Jews have anything to do with this word to begin with. It was used elsewhere in Russia, but on very rare occasion. Odessa certainly takes a cake.
36. M.J.Rosenberg is a puppet of George Soros
Rosie   (08.17.11)
Come on what is this person going to say. He is the voice of George Soros---he is at Media Matters which is totally supported by a Jewish enemy of Israel. Media Matters is the voice of George Soros.
37. I don't like GB's opinions, he's a racist. but when I look
+++++Ayala+++++ ,   Israel   (08.17.11)
for a democrat & liberal TV personality who supports israel and also willing to do something about it, I cannot find one!!!! that's the real problem of us in israel and as jews!!! everybody say hollywood is controled by jews& Israel. so where are those jews to support israel when we are in A SITUATION OF CLOSING THE COUNTRY!!!! on september we need you to stand by us. where are you??? standing by the palestinians with all europe, africa, south america and the rest of the world??? you cannot blam us for having the only support which was offered to us.
38. MJR continues the demonization of Glenn Beck
(08.17.11)
The reason? Glenn Beck tells everybody what he thinks! In the US he is a nuisance to the Liberals, Democrats, Lefties and Jihadists, and let's not forget that whenever he speaks for Israel, J-Street and other Soros-sponsored anti-Israel gangs, see red. He is hated by Israeli Ultra-Left, racist Arab "parties" - Balad, Hadash, etc. Meretz and Peace Now are not far behind with their own private hatred against Glenn Beck, no to to mention the local Anarchists. The Arab world also hates him, because for 10 years, he's been pointing an accusing and exposing finger to their noses, showing the whole world who is responsible for wars and terror worldwide. Looking at who hates Glenn Beck, I'd say, HE IS A TRUE FRIEND OF ISRAEL! SO Mr. Rosenberg, please tell us: to which of the above "interest groups" do you belong?
39. @ #3
Luther Blissett ,   England   (08.17.11)
So what you're saying is it's okay to be an antisemite as long as it's against Jews with a different political viewpoint? No. NO. NEVER AGAIN means NEVER AGAIN. There can be no exceptions for antisemites.
40. Stupid, stupid Israelis.
Daniel ,   Israel   (08.17.11)
Do you know this lunatic thinks Jews killed Jesus?
41. Alon @ 7, google it or better yet, sign up for GBTV and see
leo ,   usa   (08.17.11)
for yourself.
42. Beck
Ezra ,   Florida   (08.17.11)
What a nonsensical artical. Glenn Beck always was and is a great friend of Israel and the Jewish people, way before his association with Fox. Why can't you see a REAL GOOD FRIEND in the antisemitic-worldwide-jungle-media that attacks Israel mercilessly for everything under the sun, the moon and the stars? If half the international media (including ynet) were as sane as Mr. Beck is, I would say DAYENOU. Do not alienate the true few friends that we have anywhere and do not fabricate a reason for their friendship, Just welcome them with open arms and say THANK YOU.
43. Impostors working overtime, eh? Afraid of Glenn Beck, eh?
(08.17.11)
WELCOME TO ISRAEL MR. BECK! We welcome ANYONE who is a true and proven friend of Israel, regardless of race or religion. As usual, being a Jew doesn't automatically mean that you are pro-Israel or pro-Jews. We've been having these types forever - starting with Torquemada (google him!), continuing with the Kapos and now with the scores of Liberal, anti-Israeli Jews like George Soros, Thomas Friedman and their acolytes. Compare them with the Gentiles who saved tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, with gentiles supporting Jews, Israel and Zionism today! We don't care what religion or color you have Sir for as long as your heart and mind are in the right place!
44. i will boycott ynet for this american jew false agenda!!!!
lior greenberg ,   rishon israel   (08.17.11)
45. Avi @ 15, actually Glenn Beck wasn't so wrong
leo ,   usa   (08.17.11)
about left extremes taking over the protest or at very least he is not the only one who thinks so. For example some Russians publications write about Israeli Communists courting former Soviet Jews and hope to gather more support for protest. I do not know how great their success is, but you will not deny there is enough reason to think that what GB says holds water. BTW, Israeli Communists were selling Israel to Soviets from day one and I do not hear anyone here complaining about being used by them.
46. Daniel @ 40, do you know that it is actually ... true?
leo ,   usa   (08.17.11)
47. STRANGE NO SARAH B.
Mike ,   Manhattan N.Y   (08.17.11)
STRANGE NO SARAH B.
48. @33
George (liberal) ,   CA, USA   (08.17.11)
It’s the driving lesson in Jerusalem, with the student behind the wheel a devout Muslim woman, and the teacher an Israeli with a skullcap. To judge from media reports about endless inter-communal conflict, such a scene should be impossible. Yet, it was so mundane that no one, it seemed, other than me gave it a passing glance. It goes without saying that the same woman would not have had the luxury of driving lessons, much less with an Orthodox Jewish teacher, had she been living in Saudi Arabia. It’s the two gay men walking hand-in-hand along the Tel Aviv beachfront. No one looked at them, and no one questioned their right to display their affection. Try repeating the same scene in Gaza, Ramallah or in any neighboring country! deep inside you, you also know israel is the REAL LIBERALIST here!!! for some reason we forgot all about that. but September is the time to remember, and DO something about it.
49. i love glenn beck! he is right about everything.
simon ,   beer sheva   (08.17.11)
50. i will be in jerusalem on 24/8
smadar rotchild ,   eilat   (08.17.11)
51. Left wing hate monger
Larry ,   Philadelphia, USA   (08.17.11)
Once again we hear from the left wing hate mongers. Tolerence is for only their own point of views. The left in the USA and in Israel are both trying to be thought police. Their biggest arguement is to sneer and debase others on a personel basis, fabricating lies, and smeering the reputation of others that disagree with them. Grow Up. The authors of this article would get on well with Gobels or on the staff of pravna.
52. A House Divided...
Erin ,   Florida, USA   (08.17.11)
Go ahead, keep crying out for support for Israel and then rip to shreds everyone that tries to help. A house divided against itself cannot stand... Israel needs to see who its true friends are and stop writing such inflammatory articles ripping up those who actually take a stand for Israel. You can't complain that no one takes a stand for Israel and then trash the ones that do.
53. To: No. 33
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.17.11)
You can keep your European support. Europe is going the way of the woolly mammoth -- as are the ersatz "Palestinian." I'm going to very much enjoy watching all of you circle the bowl.
54. Listen, he's taking a BIG risk by defending Israel
Leah ,   Israel   (08.17.11)
I'm sure he's been put on every Arab hit list for his outspoken words for Israel. No one is his right mind goes out on an international limb for Israel these days. The man tells THE TRUTH about Israel - and that's a whole damn lot more than I can say for half of the Jewish population in his country.
55. To 43
John Mclean ,   Miami USA   (08.17.11)
Thank you so much for writing such great truths. I have been to Israel several times and I found that when Israelis see that I truly love and support them - they return the love 10 times over. They ask me if I am Jewish and I always point to my heart and say yes - I am Jewish in my heart and soul but I was raised Roman Catholic. I saw Glenn Beck cry on TV as he spoke about Jewish suffering over the past 5,600 years. I must point out that I have done this many times myself.
56. RE: Glen Beck exploiting Israel
Tani Zarelli ,   Ridgefield, WA USA   (08.17.11)
Glen Beck's messages on American politics and Israel are driven out of his faith that America as a government will be destroyed by corrupt people so his church can restore America. His faith believes they are from one of the lost tribes. For Messiah to come and his church to rise and restore things all the children must return to Israel so G-D can reign in Jerusalem while Messiah reigns in Missouri. Israel must understand the motive behind the people she locks arms with. Glenn is a nice person and it's good he is speaking out but his motives may not be pure or wise. This conference should be about Israeli's telling America what courage is and not American religious and political leaders telling you how to be courageous. You are an amazing people.
57. ABSOLUTELY CORRECT --THANK YOU FOR THIS!
Mea   (08.17.11)
THE BEST OP ED to appear in a long time. Thanks very much Mr. Rosenberg!
58. media matters r u kidding me
joel hall ,   NY NY   (08.17.11)
"M.J. Rosenberg is Senior Foreign Policy Fellow at Media Matters" media matters is a site designated to fight glenn beck and every right wing personality in America even if they love Israel as glenn beck did u see the "FORMER worker at AIPAC"
59. sorry, I don't support GB. He is a bigot.
Zack ,   TLV, Israel   (08.17.11)
but I still support my country. and that's all that matters!!!
60. M.J. Rosenberg = RADICAL LEFTIST
(08.17.11)
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