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Israel frets US scholars forum's boycott may inspire others
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Published: 17.12.13, 17:49
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31. Elkin and the BDS movements
Eldar ,   Haifa   (12.17.13)
Two sides of the extremist coin. The more followers these two have, the worse off the region will be.
32. the takeover
Etienne Prinsloo ,   Nova Scotia Canada   (12.18.13)
How intelligent are these so called academics whom allow Islamists and left leaning radicals to dictate their every action? Furthermore the evermore Islamophilic voices of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches are in the choir. The final great onslaught against sanity and reason in America is gathering pace, from the White house down. How Israel's enemies gloat knowing that they have Christians fighting their war for them.
33. Israel not in America or Asia Dummies
Benjamin ,   Berkeley, CA   (12.18.13)
Since, when did the American or Asian Studies Association become qualified to provide their expert opinion about a country, i.e Israel, located in the Middle East? All this proves, is that there is an association between ignorance and the Boycott Israel Movement, since this movement seems to have the greatest strength in departments (english, american studies, etc..), who lack the qualifications to truly understand the middle east. I have yet to see any Middle Eastern Studies Association join this ridiculous anti-intellectual boycott. This is similar to eugenics promoted by the various sham nazi scholars in the 1930's, with regard to aryans.
34. #30. ralph: It must be said louder
Tom W ,   USA   (12.18.13)
Israel was built by the Eurasian Holocaust generation while the American leftist Jewish plutocrats didn't do squat. Same as today, the court Jews' darling is the Kenyan Marxist not Israel.
35. Don't worry you know-it-all
jericho ,   causa   (12.18.13)
No ghetto borders for Israel. Still can get all the academic info on internet and use to build our knowledge. Cannot trade land for a pat on the back. When war will come non of these "academics" will lift a finger to help no matter where our border are. This is just window dressing. Self-reliance is what got us here and that is what will propel us into the future. Don't worry you know-it-all trash. You will be defended by those you hate.
36. To: No. 26
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.18.13)
Nonsense! I am simply pointing out Newton's Third Law of Motion: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Want to boycott Israel? Fine! Whatever will you do when Israel -- Eretz Israel and Am Israel -- boycotts right back? We'll win that one, Sluggo. In point of fact -- we already have.
37. #13 and 15
Harold ,   USA   (12.18.13)
When are you going to learn that occupation of the Palestinian land and treating them badly is against international laws The 5000 professors are not dummies they are professionals and that is why they are called professors.
38. #7 Because it makes headlines, Stupid
(12.18.13)
39. radical leftist group
Max Fischer ,   Tel-Aviv, Israel   (12.18.13)
Elkin will soon be attacking stereoisomers.
40. People, your posts are needed in Yahoo News!
T ,   Australia   (12.18.13)
Yahoo News (the American site) attracts all sorts of creepy trolls who spew their vile Jew-hatred, on any story related to Israel. The place has become a real cesspool of antisemitism. Your posts are needed to turn the tide and make a difference!
41. #37
Jayjay ,   Israel   (12.18.13)
Are you blind or just stupid? Seems like both! It was a bogus poll for students done on line...nothing about professors idiot. You are as dumb as them. There has never been a country or distinct people called Palestine, so how can we be occupying it?
42. # 37 Israel not occupying
Alexander Scheinr ,   Jewish State Israel   (12.18.13)
1st, Israel is not occupying "Palestinian" land. Palestine never ever existed, its an invention of Arafat. 2nd, your 5000 professors are simply anti-Semites, hating Jews and hating Israel, they are simply mediocre. 3rd, there is no other reason for boycotting the only democracy in the near east and a country protecting human rights. rememberamalek.blogspot
43. Harold
Jorge ,   Israel/USA/Argentina   (12.18.13)
The "international laws" do not exist, maybe the 4 Convention of Geneva that applies differently in this situation. The land that belong to the Jewish by the UN resolution. The intention of expel ALL JEWISH from Palestine is against the "International Laws". You cannot import people from other countries to expel the native. Example in Syria are foreigner trying to overthrow Al Asad. Secondly, if the politic of ASA is funded by Anti Semitic donor, of course they will follow what the client wants. Thirdly, you narrow minded view seems applying to Israel, in overall view, there are Muslim to conquer Europe, Philippines, China, Russia. What do you think? Same politics globally. There is a neighborhood in London forbidden to the English and exclusive to the Muslim. Fourthly, it is easily to be in the other side exactly like in the nazi side in Germany 1938, you get your own benefits.
44. #1, 3
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A leading member of the ASA and one of the supporters of the resolution is Professor Angela Davis. You may remember Professor Davis as one of the people who blasted Czech patriots who protested the Soviet invasion in 1968 and called for them to be jailed. You may also remember how in 1975 Aleksander Solzhenitsyn condemned Professor Davis for her support of the Soviets. I'd rather be condemned by Professor Davis and her supporters if that puts me on the side of Solzhenitsyn and the Czechs.
45. #11 what is your point?
(12.18.13)
Deir Yassin: Jewish fighters battle and kill Iraqi soldiers who invaded Arab village in Israel. Kafr Qassem: Israeli soldiers misunderstand orders, kill civilians, are tried and punished Sabra and Shatilla: Arab Christians working for Assad murder Arab civilians, Leftists blame Israel.
46. # 33 Benjamin The inmates are running the asylum.
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (12.18.13)
into the ground and, thankfully, will cost the university more than their worth in bad PR and drawing attention to the ridiculousness of the unholy union of idiocy and apathy. What University wants to exclude its most valued assets, brains? As far as I know pals /arabs/ muslims haven't any, Jews have all the brains and all the land. The University has the 'community organizers' that are a liability and publicize it. Perfect..
47. # 26 Sarah B's a champ!
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (12.18.13)
Thank G-d she never changes you, on the other hand, are a chump and your 'fictitious' pals have become known only as terrorists. Long after the 'pals' 'steal' into the night, Israel will still own every inch of her land and she's busy........ BUILDING ALL OF ISRAEL. Eat your ignorant, jealous, lying heart out.And.. I mean that in a nice way.;-)
48. # 28 Perhaps after their sued and lose, they'll learn..
BUILD BABY BUILD ,   United States   (12.18.13)
that, that is, if they can read or comprehend what's written. JUST KEEP BUILDING !!
49. All Illegal Squatters need to move....
Benny ,   NY USA   (12.18.13)
Wonderful news!! BDS is gaining traction, and will focus on destroying Israeli apartheid.
50. # 49: imagine israeli doctors boycott
Alexander Scheiner ,   Jewish State Israel   (12.19.13)
palestinian arab babies and the sick from Gaza, Shomron and Yehuda. You speak like the typical Dhimmi. Fie! rememberamalek.blogspot
51. The power of BDS!
Darren Ben John ,   Townsville Australia   (12.19.13)
As my old mate Schlomo Kamera says, BDS BABY BDS!
52. #13 Sada B
Darren Ben John ,   Townsville Australia   (12.19.13)
Your tainted money is neither wanted nor needed. It can be quickly replaced with more honest cash!
53. #17
Darren Ben John ,   Townsville Australia   (12.19.13)
Your knowledge of what goes on in China is at a kindergarten level. If you love believing in propaganda, as you do, then I want to sell you a rocking horse that poos!
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