Comments for South Jerusalem http://southjerusalem.com A Progressive, Skeptical Blog on Israel, Judaism, Culture, Politics, and Literature Thu, 10 May 2012 20:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Shouting Points: The Stand With Us Method by Suzanne http://southjerusalem.com/2012/05/shouting-points-the-stand-with-us-method/comment-page-1/#comment-30992 Suzanne Thu, 10 May 2012 20:57:00 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3464#comment-30992 The comments section on this at the Daily Beast shows that the "shouting points" keep on keepin' on and on. For instance now we hear that there was a genuine peace offer that was made in 2008 that the Palestinians refused. Anyone trying to sort out facts for us from "shouting points" ( a good term for what is propaganda, no full truth, or untruths)has their work cut out for them. I bet that most people are not going to do the work for themselves even if they want the full story both sides. This piece attracted such defense peppered with even more examples/evidence of pure propaganda employed as fact to try to make a rational argument. The comments section on this at the Daily Beast shows that the “shouting points” keep on keepin’ on and on. For instance now we hear that there was a genuine peace offer that was made in 2008 that the Palestinians refused. Anyone trying to sort out facts for us from “shouting points” ( a good term for what is propaganda, no full truth, or untruths)has their work cut out for them. I bet that most people are not going to do the work for themselves even if they want the full story both sides. This piece attracted such defense peppered with even more examples/evidence of pure propaganda employed as fact to try to make a rational argument.

]]> Comment on Argument Is a Jewish Ideal. With No Exemption for Israeli Policy by Richard Witty http://southjerusalem.com/2012/05/argument-is-a-jewish-ideal-with-no-exemption-for-israeli-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-30984 Richard Witty Sun, 06 May 2012 11:27:03 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3449#comment-30984 I disagree. There is no longer room for disagreement in the Jewish community. I disagree. There is no longer room for disagreement in the Jewish community.

]]> Comment on Chill. The Jews Aren’t Voting Republican. by Y. Ben-David http://southjerusalem.com/2012/04/chill-the-jews-arent-voting-republican/comment-page-1/#comment-30973 Y. Ben-David Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:36:07 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3411#comment-30973 How is it possible for one-quarter of America's children supposedly "experiencing hunger" when the gang in power is the "caring, empathizing, liberal, socialist-inclined, pro-little-man" Obama-Jewish liberal Administration? How is it possible for one-quarter of America’s children supposedly “experiencing hunger” when the gang in power is the “caring, empathizing, liberal, socialist-inclined, pro-little-man” Obama-Jewish liberal Administration?

]]> Comment on Other Nights — “Necessary Stories” column from The Jerusalem Report by MARCY DAHL http://southjerusalem.com/2012/04/other-nights-necessary-stories-column-from-the-jerusalem-report/comment-page-1/#comment-30960 MARCY DAHL Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:59:54 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3415#comment-30960 very moving ..this story has touched my heart.. i plan to share with others at my next seder..much love to you and your family very moving ..this story has touched my heart.. i plan to share with others at my next seder..much love to you and your family

]]> Comment on Other Nights — “Necessary Stories” column from The Jerusalem Report by judith green http://southjerusalem.com/2012/04/other-nights-necessary-stories-column-from-the-jerusalem-report/comment-page-1/#comment-30958 judith green Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:39:09 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3415#comment-30958 Haim, this is a personal midrash which we will add to our Haggadah. and re-interpret every year. thank you, Judith Haim, this is a personal midrash which we will add to our Haggadah. and re-interpret every year. thank you,
Judith

]]> Comment on Other Nights — “Necessary Stories” column from The Jerusalem Report by Tom http://southjerusalem.com/2012/04/other-nights-necessary-stories-column-from-the-jerusalem-report/comment-page-1/#comment-30956 Tom Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:51:29 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3415#comment-30956 This morning I will hear you speak; I'm sure I will be reminded of our many differences. Next week I will leave for Israel/Palestine, to prepare for a student trip to understand The Conflict, The Israelis, The Palestinians. My son will travel with me this year, his first trip to the middle east. I believe he was born the same year Niot was born. Next year at this time I will be in Jerusalem... next year, in Jerusalem. For all of our many differences, we are the same... but Tobin in alive, and Niot is dead. I wish you all peace; thank you for this wonderful piece. This morning I will hear you speak; I’m sure I will be reminded of our many differences. Next week I will leave for Israel/Palestine, to prepare for a student trip to understand The Conflict, The Israelis, The Palestinians. My son will travel with me this year, his first trip to the middle east. I believe he was born the same year Niot was born. Next year at this time I will be in Jerusalem… next year, in Jerusalem. For all of our many differences, we are the same… but Tobin in alive, and Niot is dead. I wish you all peace; thank you for this wonderful piece.

]]> Comment on Other Nights — “Necessary Stories” column from The Jerusalem Report by Brenda Melvin http://southjerusalem.com/2012/04/other-nights-necessary-stories-column-from-the-jerusalem-report/comment-page-1/#comment-30954 Brenda Melvin Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:37:04 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3415#comment-30954 Haim, Ilana and Family, What a Wonderful Tribute to Niot! Howard and I are very sorry that we never were able to meet Niot when we were last in Israel. You write so very moving and beautifully and we hope that when we return to Israel, you will show us where he is sleeping now! Love you all. Brenda Haim, Ilana and Family,

What a Wonderful Tribute to Niot! Howard and I are very sorry that we never were able to meet Niot when we were last in Israel. You write so very moving and beautifully and we hope that when we return to Israel, you will show us where he is sleeping now! Love you all.

Brenda

]]> Comment on Other Nights — “Necessary Stories” column from The Jerusalem Report by Melanie http://southjerusalem.com/2012/04/other-nights-necessary-stories-column-from-the-jerusalem-report/comment-page-1/#comment-30953 Melanie Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:42:30 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=3415#comment-30953 I am so sorry for your loss. Your writing is very moving. I am so sorry for your loss. Your writing is very moving.

]]> Comment on Excuse me, Ariel isn’t in Israel by bobby harris http://southjerusalem.com/2008/04/excuse-me-ariel-isnt-in-israel/comment-page-1/#comment-30951 bobby harris Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:11:33 +0000 http://southjerusalem.wordpress.com/?p=81#comment-30951 boy the arguments with this let me say this israel is jewish 100% and jerusalem is the capitol of israel the whole country of israel this country doesnt belong to palestinians or arabs for one thing, king david sat in the royal home and ruled over the city in his time. palestinians just want the land and take it from jews is illegal they need to know the scriptures declared that all of israel is jewish they know better. i am gonna say this now its time to close the chapter and allow the jews to have thier land as far as i know now the jews are regathering in israel as the prophecy has been unfolding and palestinians are getting more and more vicious to attack them is just plain dumb. they just dont care and they go blow themself up over land and stuff i think OH BROTHER!!! they do that well u.s. has no right to control israel either. they cannot tell israel what they can or cannot do.god gave the land to the jews the arabs who are palestinians are just trying to lie to people about things and people should know this.the UN is worse they want to be the boss against israel well i am not gonna stand for it. i support israel and i intend to continue it, and will always love love israel boy the arguments with this let me say this israel is jewish 100% and jerusalem is the capitol of israel the whole country of israel this country doesnt belong to palestinians or arabs for one thing, king david sat in the royal home and ruled over the city in his time. palestinians just want the land and take it from jews is illegal they need to know the scriptures declared that all of israel is jewish they know better. i am gonna say this now its time to close the chapter and allow the jews to have thier land as far as i know now the jews are regathering in israel as the prophecy has been unfolding and palestinians are getting more and more vicious to attack them is just plain dumb. they just dont care and they go blow themself up over land and stuff i think OH BROTHER!!! they do that well u.s. has no right to control israel either. they cannot tell israel what they can or cannot do.god gave the land to the jews the arabs who are palestinians are just trying to lie to people about things and people should know this.the UN is worse they want to be the boss against israel well i am not gonna stand for it. i support israel and i intend to continue it, and will always love love israel

]]> Comment on Votes Are Not Enough–Hillel Cohen’s “Good Arabs” by Reviews: Cohen, Good Arabs « Israel Studies Bulletin Board http://southjerusalem.com/2009/10/votes-are-not-enough-hillel-cohens-good-arabs/comment-page-2/#comment-30948 Reviews: Cohen, Good Arabs « Israel Studies Bulletin Board Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:18:24 +0000 http://southjerusalem.com/?p=1661#comment-30948 [...] Haim. “Votes Are Not Enough – Hillel Cohen’s ‘Good Arabs’.” South Jerusalem [Blog], October 12, [...] [...] Haim. “Votes Are Not Enough – Hillel Cohen’s ‘Good Arabs’.” South Jerusalem [Blog], October 12, [...]

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