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Silence in face of hate
Tobias Petersson
Published: 31.03.12, 20:07
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1. You are right
Jon ,   London   (03.31.12)
Unfortunately too many Jews are also blind to it too. But apparently I shouldn't be worried by the all too common ideological anti semitism of many of my fellow Muslim citizens as many rich liberal jews have attended interfaith meetings where the Muslim representative has assured them that there is nothing to worry about. And I am just being a right wing zionist Islamophobe for worrying abiut mine and my families's future physical safety.
2. You Are so Right
Simon ,   Israel   (03.31.12)
This is a very brave opinion my friend, i understand where the wind blows in Sweden and in many parts of the EU countries, the first step of Demonising Jews (by Islamic Inductrination), then when the Demonised are Murdured, the Neutral (Swedish and general European) Public can Understand that the Murder was an Act of Morality and Self Defence and not of Racism and Hatred. Frankly and Sadly, i am not Surprised that this is happening in Sweden and it seems this Propaganda and Brain wash is going to get worse.
3. "JEWS DESERVE IT "
MR CYNIC ,   SAFED OPERA HOUSE   (03.31.12)
Nobody deserves it.
4. Israeli flag
(03.31.12)
with fire retardants. :)
5. MidEast burning in Europe?
Rich ,   Toronto, Canada   (03.31.12)
Why are Europeans letting Muslim extremists come into their countries? If Europe is burning, they deserve it for being so stupid.
6. oh, junior...
european   (03.31.12)
... take it from someone who's not involved in propaganda war on behalf of either side: most people in europe just can't stand middle easterners. doesn't matter if they're muslims or jews. it might be plain xenophobia, or there may be a feeling that our way of life is under threat from civilizations that are alien to us: extreme religiousness, intolerance, discriminating against women... all these anomalies are behind us and we don't like it when they reemerge. not to mention the possibility that middle easterners might export their hostility and violence to here. like what happened in france the other day. there are very, very few people who actually actively support either side in the israel/palestine conflict, but they're very loud in the media.
7. Courage is rare. More power to you, Tobias
Somebody   (03.31.12)
There must be others who feel as you do, others who are resistant to the brainwashing from European media and academia. What's truly rare is the courage required to stand up to the mob. I suggest you organize with others who share your views. Start a Facebook group. Demonstrate wherever media outlets are broadcasting their poison. Expose academics and departments on the take from anti-Israel sugar daddies. Organize boycotts, peaceful protests and marches. Draw out the thugs and provoke them. Maybe they'll get themselves arrested and even deported. You won't just be helping Jews, you'll be preventing your own societies from further decline. It's important to remember that the thugs who claim that innocent Jews "deserve it" will one day turn on native Swedes and other Europeans with the same ruthless, violent mentality. Your continent has allowed a thuggish element to grow and fester, and now it must be confronted. Remain passive and your civilizations will eventually collapse, and your children will curse you for letting the thugs dominate you and win. Good luck to you, Tobias. Keep sounding the alarm. Maybe your neighbours will wake up. I hope you find strength in numbers.
8. JESUSALEN
cristian ,   JESUSALEN   (03.31.12)
the second coming of messiah are judgments about israel and the nations among the major events that will establish the kingdom on earth,trials begin with the trial of the resurrected saints,israelite and gentile,and the tribulation saints,israelite and gentile however will attend this event,in separate judgments,the israelites and the gentiles who are still living on earth,these recent trials have to do with the separation of those who have been counted worhty of entering the kingdom and which have been considered unworthy and excluded
9. Anti Israel hatred
Ameridane ,   Aarhus, Denmark   (03.31.12)
Today, (March 31st) a rally was held by the Danish Defense League. It was organized by Anti Islamisation Group. Some 150 delegates from Denmark, Sweden, Germany, England , France and other countries protested against the Islamisation of Europe. Another group of some 4-5000 Left wing fanatics faced them but were held back by the police. Nevertheless a group of some 150 or so broke thru'. The group of course was made of some rabid Muslims from the Middle East and the police got hold of them quickly and some were arrested and most of them will have to pay a fine of around 4000 Dkr (700 dollars). The strange thing was that some of the Danish and German league were also waving Israeli flags together with the Danish and German flags. I thought that they were "Jews Bashers" but when interviewed, they said that they admire Israel and that Israel knew how to deal with the Muslim trash. Good going! Sweden you can learn from the Danes.
10. You are right
Dwolf ,   San jose ca   (03.31.12)
I have worked in Sweden and do see the issues the author notes. I thank you for having the courage to do what is right!
11. ARE WE JEWS UNORGANIZED COWARDS?
ZIMBI ,   NJUSA   (03.31.12)
12. Soon they will be burning the Swedish flag
Sami ,   New York, USA   (03.31.12)
Soon they will be burning the Swedish flag.
13. Dumb Swedes take in all the trash
Laila ,   Miami, USA   (03.31.12)
Dumb Swedes take in all the trash.
14. sympathy for Israel will increase markedly
bl   (03.31.12)
among Europeans and Brits. Hostility towards Muslims immigrants is going to become a majority view among whites soon enough. How could it be any other way? Outfits like Ynet should be encouraging engagement and alliance with white Europeans because ultimately this is best for Israel. Instead of that they promote bad feelings between Jews and Europeans. They are the flip-side of the coin which complains endlessly about European hostility without noticing the hostility they themselves project.
15. Stupid Arabs
Heeb ,   Delray Beach   (04.01.12)
This video reminded me of the old how many Pollacks does it take to screw in a light bulb joke.... How many ragheads does it take to burn an Israeli flag?
16. We need more people like Tobias Petersson ! Thanks to him !
David ,   Ramat Aviv Israel   (03.31.12)
17. RE: #6 Eurabian
HaifaGuy   (03.31.12)
Quote: "...there may be a feeling that our way of life is under threat from civilizations that are alien to us: extreme religiousness, intolerance, discriminating against women..." You have made one mistake, you poor blind man: there is only one civilization that is not just alien but outright hostile to yours - Islam. Judaism is one of the 3 pillars on which your (formerly) great civilization stood on: Greek thought, Roman law and Jewish moral values passed on to you via Christianity. Idiots. Good luck surviving the turbid Islamist tsunami; call us to come and turn the lights off on your culture and values when the Shariah law completes its take-over. Tislamu
18. #13 Oh, yes, and what about
Christian ,   Sweden   (03.31.12)
the flow over the US-Mexican border supported by the Obama administration?
19. Very unfortunately
Yeshu ,   S   (03.31.12)
Sweden s current influential Foreign Minister, and righthand man of Prime Minister the extremely weak Fredrik Reinfeldt, Karl Bildt is an Israel/hater at minimum, but very possibly an avowed but covert antisemite as well.
20. a good man
muhaha   (03.31.12)
21. They are everywhere
Gallula ,   Paris   (03.31.12)
Can't imagine how it heats our hearts! But eurabia is now à reality Come and have à look in Paris There are million and french either are afraid or are powerless against this invasion Poor France Time to think to leave for my children to my homeland
22. HATEFUL ideological aspects of ISLAM ITSELF need adjustment.
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (03.31.12)
23. Good one!
California   (04.01.12)
24. Idiots of the week
Idiot watchers ,   Rochester, New York   (04.01.12)
These two get the idiot of the week award. Juveniles playing with matches. That's their big night out on the town.
25. I do not have much love lost for Europe. I f they wish to
leo ,   usa   (04.01.12)
commit suicide it is their business.
26. Movie clip is symbolic.
leo ,   usa   (04.01.12)
Arabs apply humongous effort to destroy Israel and they keep failing and failing and failing ... . BTW, did you notice that at one point they were ready to give up, shot time before going to McDonalds.
27. One righteous person
Detected in sodom   (04.01.12)
AKA Sweden
28. Morons!!!
Matthew ,   TLV, Israel   (04.01.12)
What a bunch of morons, it took them 5 minutes to destroy a small and simple Israeli flag. What the hell do they think they can do against Israel and Israelis? But yes Tobias is right Europe is silent when it comes to hatred to Israel or just Jews, I can know as a former Dutch Jew. Well we Jews have faced bigger and more powerful enemies in our 4,000 year old history, so I believe we will survive these idiots as well. ps. I hope that these Arabs go much further with their actions based on hatred, in the end they will trully piss off the Europeans and then they will experience true Islamophobia. The Europeans don't like us Jews, but they don't like Arabs either. So believe me they won't be laughing and terrorizing on European soil forever. The European right is on the rise and they have set their aim on the Arabs 'Geert Wilders anyone?'.
29. Thank you for not looking aside.when good and
aaa   (04.01.12)
honest people look aside they invite evil to take place.
30. One tip for the nice man
David ,   Haifa   (04.01.12)
This is the first step required for saving Europe from the dark fate it is going to face in a few decades. Just one comment - Israel is just the outpost of western civilization. When you try to convince people to support Israel, explain this point, and the fact that they are actually fighting for their own fate. This will win much more points than just sympathy towards Israel fighting terror - which should be the conclusion.
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