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Irish host censured for Israel 'cancer' slur
Itamar Eichner
Published: 04.03.13, 13:26
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1. Why the obsession with these small antisemitic
olim hadashim ,   tel aviv/israel   (03.04.13)
European nations?We have big friends in Asia.
2. Another idiot on display
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (03.04.13)
how long will they cover up for this anti semitic anti Israel anti Jewish bigot?
3. Did his script come directly from Tehran?
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (03.04.13)
the word "Cancer" seems to have a running them among this Brit and dinner jacket. And, laughably, they think by using the word "Zionism" v. Israel, or Jews, is acceptable. When was "Death to Israel" "Death to America" acceptable to this witless Brit and others in the UN EU and other 'undistinguished" bodies of anti semites whatever their feeble excuses for Jewish hatred? Seems that the hatred is only directed at Israel, the one safe, democracy, ( that all Muslims want to invade ) while the arab Muslims are butchering one another with impunity. Lunatic. It's assholes like this that should be forced to live in Arabia.
4. No doubt the clueless Irish think he's "edgy"!!!?
tom ,   tel aviv   (03.04.13)
5.  The second partition of the land of Israel
Ethan ,   Eilat   (03.04.13)
The Partition plan of 1947 and Israel's Declaration of Independence guaranteed the right of all who live here. No land was taken no one was displaced. Until the small Jewish State was attacked both by the surrounding Arab and by the many of the Arab residence of the new Jewish State. As a result of the war many Arabs were forced from their homes Jews also lost their home in parts of the land of Israel at that time as well as many Jews being forced out of their homes by Arab States and force into the young State for it to successfully absorb them.
6. Fixation
Max ,   Zimbabwe   (03.04.13)
The fixation with Isael and tendency to ignore goss atrocities in the rest of the world has to be considered anti - semitism
7. the Irish
friend of Israel ,   londonderry nireland   (03.04.13)
Irish republicans and Roman Catholics in Ireland would be very much so Anti Israeli and sympathisers of the Palestinians, maybe thats because they have a natural affection for terrorists and injustice etc....IRA etc. however the loyalist and protestant people of northern ireland have a strong moral support for Israel and admire what Israel stands for. No surrender. 3 cheers for Israel.
8. TO NO 1
Darin ,   New York Usa   (03.04.13)
We would do well to remember there was once a small group who wore brown shirts led by a little man with. a big mouth. By the time this coward took his own life more than fifty million people were dead. In case you do not know your history the brown shirts represented the beginning of the Nazi party. One man with a big mouth and with todays methods of communication can wreak havoc on weak,insipid, uneducated minds.
9. typical vocabulary used by the extremist to delegetimize
dovdevan ,   ashdod,paris   (03.04.13)
israel !! what about syria ? what kind of vocabulary will he use to explain the 70 000 civilan death
10. Some Irish have the gift of the gab
ky   (03.04.13)
But Vincent Browne has the gift of the glib. He can't resist a cheap shot at Israel
11. Vincent Browne
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (03.04.13)
So Vincent Browne has been censured by the cognizant Irish authority, goaded by pro-Zionist pressure. His only offense was to tell the absolute truth, albeit admittedly in somewhat pungent terms. But he has right totally on his side.
12. He actually meant the Jews are a cancer, but since ...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (03.04.13)
... such an expression would not be entirely "politically correct" since to do, he referred to the Jewish people's national home. This, from a senior presented in the country that practically collaborated with Nazi Germany.
13. "You gonna get your mind right" -- Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (03.04.13)
"You run one time, you got yourself a set of chains. You run twice you got yourself two sets. You ain't gonna need no third set, 'cause you gonna get your mind right..."
14. no 2, no 3
Mike Carmel ,   Rishon le Zion   (03.04.13)
Since when has an Irishman been described as a "Brit"? They are 2 different countries but I appreciate that this is hard to understand for some Americans.
15. Israel was founded in 1948 by taking land from the Arabs
Nick ,   Den Haag Holland   (03.04.13)
You wand me to make a list of Countrys that were taken over by Islam end Arabs in the M-East? Lern your history you failure.
16. I sometimes wonder
tiki ,   belgium   (03.04.13)
Have these so called 'experts or 'journalists ever had an education on the ME and it's history, or do they believe, without any critic everything they read/hear in the Arab media. If so they should change their profession, for being a journalist means double checking everything you read/hear and not parroting. About this twit trying to exonerate himself from his foul speech, which likens him to the the Ahmadinejads & Erdogans of this world, with the well known lame excuse of the 'critic of israel/no anti Semite' mantra would be a joke if it wasn't so sick.
17. "Israel exists on stolen Arab land"
William ,   Israel   (03.04.13)
" insisted that the criticism was justified as Israel was founded in 1948 by taking land from the Arabs" Nevermind that 95% of the land were owned by the Ottoman Turks for 500 years, and we all know the Turks are NOT Arabs.....perhaps Vincent Browne should ask - who did the Arabs steal the land from previously and why is their attempts to steal it from the Turks not considered a "cancerous" act?
18. Tincy Vincy Browne - A laugh a minute
Tim ,   Brighton   (03.05.13)
Thats the problem with fading celebs Who sometimes think that a few outrageous lies at the expense of Israel can somehow save their failing careers Because these ridiculous statements of his serve no purpose in conflict resolution or the saving of lives on both sides - just some sort of bizarre selfish attempt to bask in a bit of controversy It also goes against the shifting tide of Irsh Public Opinion - who are more and more speaking out against this torrid Anti Israel and Anti Jewish venom from a small vocal minority and are demanding fairer and more balanced coverage of this very sensitive issue
19. The Israeli Embassy in Ireland is excellent in Hasbarah
Daniel ,   Wexford, Ireland   (03.05.13)
Finally the silent majority in Ireland is not afraid to speak out for Israel. The vocal anti Israel, anti Semite minority ruled the Irish mindset for too long. Not anymore!!!
20. # 14 Mike Irish ARE British Subjects
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (03.06.13)
by law. I appreciate this is hard for you to understand for one from Rishon le Zion.
21.  1 Don't forget our greatest ally
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (03.06.13)
The G-d of Israel, there is no other G-d.
22. Browne
Paul ,   NY   (03.17.13)
Well said Vincent !
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