en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/539316 Comments by bradallen http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/tema-okun.html#IDComment27873558 Eitan. Will this outpost be open to Jews from the U.S., Russia, England, Poland, etc... Sounds good. WHo would you exclude, and why. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:22:18 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/tema-okun.html#IDComment27873558 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27789745 Eitan, again, if anyone can just convert and become a Jew, how does this give them the right to this land. Those who earned that right are long gone and their descendants have flourished around the globe. Time moved on and other people settled the land. Build all you want and grow as much as you want, just don't exclude those who lived the land and cherished it all their lives until somehow, the true descendants decided they want go back. While you're building concrete and factories, build peace and give justice to those whose lives have been destroyed by the search for your identity. Have a great day. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:49:11 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27789745 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27788233 who's arguing??? And I do not deny the basic right of the Jewish people to their homeland. Far from it. However, I do deny the right of those people who have expelled the people who lived there for thousands of years. I do believe both "TRUE" jews and older residents of this land, like the Palestinians have a right to live together, in peace. I deny the right to many of those who are in Israel and somehow believe they are the only people who have the right to live there, just because they claim to be Jews. Tell me something, now that Madonna and Britney Speers have converted to Judaism, does that give them that right too?... Only TRUE Jews have that right. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:33:30 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27788233 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27783369 Native homeland ??? Viable State ? what you are building is exaclty the opposite. What you building is another short lived dream because of the shortsighted attitude of the people in Israel. I am so glad so may Jews in Israel have started to question their path and are beginning to see th elight at the end of the tunnel. That light is inclusion, true democracy, faith and peace with justice. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:03:30 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27783369 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27777872 I suspect to finance a campaign against Obama and his stance on Israel in the W-Bank. Launching a major propaganda war against th epolicy of the US president using US tax payers money, wow, you gotta admit they have some gull. JINSA didn't make the cut for President Obama's first White House meeting with Jewish leaders. Instead, the President invited only those organizations considered to be "progressive." Now , how's this for reason; Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:04:14 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27777872 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27776996 Forgot that their COB is also on the board of think tanks (choke) like the Middle east forum, Pipes "extremely" well balanced org....choke.... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27776996 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27776197 You also need to read the details about this guy, David Steinman. I have to wonder when will the American public realize that their top financial and political institutions are run by people who have one loyalty, ISRAEL. Many of these organizations use tax free status for thir political ends, so the 3 Bill the US gives to ISrael is a drop in the bucket compared to what it receivs in support by tax free status from these orgs. Your gift sustains a wide range of unique JINSA programming. JINSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and, as such, your gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:45:08 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/actually-i-believe-it-requires-a-silver-stake-at-midnight-on-the-full-moon.html#IDComment27776197 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/security-boss-hamas-wants-an-end-to-conflict-netanyahu-shut-up.html#IDComment27769758 Interesting. Seems like the old rivalry between B-yahou and Israel's intelligence forces are still present. Kind of makes me wonder if B-Yahou will undertake stupid ventures against Shin Bet and Mossad advice as he did in the past. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:25:54 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/security-boss-hamas-wants-an-end-to-conflict-netanyahu-shut-up.html#IDComment27769758 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/this-is-important-gosh-i-wish-i-could-do-something-about-it-yesterday-on-her-blog-helena-cobban-noted-that-david-makovsky.html#IDComment27701880 Jake. Confused, maybe for how you read it, but my point is, the messenger should be hung in this case as the message is false. BTW, i agree, (today's) Fatah and Hamas are a poor example of reprensentation for the plight of the Palestinians. I, and you, have to admit though, what can you expect. Israel made a good effort to destabilize the Palestinians and now all they have are two groups of weak and desparate people who can deliver only what you allowed them. So I guess in the end, you kinda created your own problems. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:17:59 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/this-is-important-gosh-i-wish-i-could-do-something-about-it-yesterday-on-her-blog-helena-cobban-noted-that-david-makovsky.html#IDComment27701880 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/obama-to-netanyahu-dont-build-here-netanyahu-forget-about-it.html#IDComment27701291 I agree. I am getting sick and tired of people who seem to let off steam by letting off hatred and mouthing off because they can hide behind the web. If you have nothing intelligent to say, read, and shut up. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:07:35 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/obama-to-netanyahu-dont-build-here-netanyahu-forget-about-it.html#IDComment27701291 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/this-is-important-gosh-i-wish-i-could-do-something-about-it-yesterday-on-her-blog-helena-cobban-noted-that-david-makovsky.html#IDComment27693294 Zundel is a fool and presenting anything that comes from him is in the spirit of making this Blog seem something it is not. Although any fool has the right to say what they wish, we don't have to publicize stupidity as if it really makes a difference, ok Hasbara. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:36:30 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/this-is-important-gosh-i-wish-i-could-do-something-about-it-yesterday-on-her-blog-helena-cobban-noted-that-david-makovsky.html#IDComment27693294 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/this-is-important-gosh-i-wish-i-could-do-something-about-it-yesterday-on-her-blog-helena-cobban-noted-that-david-makovsky.html#IDComment27693048 Well Jake, how would you like it if say Zogbi, offered the ONLY response to a senate hearing saying that Isarelis really don't like settlers and would like to have the US put more pressure on Israel to get them out of the Palestinian Territiories. Its a case of if you really want to know, get it from those who are affected by your decisions, that is if you really want to know. You obviously really want to know, you keep coming back to Mondo........, call it what you wish, but its where you get the other side, if you really want to know. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:31:11 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/this-is-important-gosh-i-wish-i-could-do-something-about-it-yesterday-on-her-blog-helena-cobban-noted-that-david-makovsky.html#IDComment27693048 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27664702 Not Jews, Israel. Although you may think its one and the same, its not. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:02:11 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27664702 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27629916 Jean Dixon!!!... ok... but i am sure you know the difference. I'm sorry I don't mean to sound like a fatalist or some kind of , well, Jean. But when you study history and how decisions are made, well, this is the only conclusion i have been able to come up with. I am still working on the plans required to make this happen, I hope i'm wrong because I think they will miscalculate the response, but we'll see. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:44:51 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27629916 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27628828 for Obama to make publicly clear that an Israeli attack on Iran will not be tolerated by the United States Yes, and I believe in the easter bunny too. wake up, all O will do is show frustration and go on wit his daily. Israel already has the "nod" all we need now is the perfect time, say ...Ramadan... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:23:25 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27628828 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27619428 C'mon people, Israel has always acted with litle regard to what the world thinks and always banked that their success will be enough to change everyone's mind. Obama will voice dispaointment, the countries whose territorial sovereignty were violated will cry foul , yada yada yada. At the end, Western nations will repeat the tired old line, "Israel has the right to defend itself". Everyone will be watching to see how this can be pulled off with little regard to the consequences. It's a win win situation for the West. For Israel, also, there is nothing they will take for an exchange to the total destruction of Iran's Nuclear capability. So, don't be naiive, look for the signs and watch how history repeats itself, just like OP Opera in Iraq. The question is not if, but when, only in Israel is this question already answered. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:21:53 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/roadmaps-offspring-iraq-war-and-settlement-freezes.html#IDComment27619428 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/leonard-cohen-wont-be-playing-ramallah-after-all-boycott-group-reports.html#IDComment27065059 This seems like another missed opportunity. Leonard Cohen is a great artist and if he is willing to go to Ramallah and mention the Palestinian prisoners, this is one point for the Palestinians and their struggle. Imagne the headlines, "Leonard Cohen sings for the rights of Palestinian prisoners in Ramllah", you couldn't buy that even if you could afford it. The hawks on the Palestinian side need to get a little smarter and make use of these rare opportunities even for as little as they provide. Wake up guys, Israel wins thousands of these little propaganda wars while you try to win one big one, guess who's winning. Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:20:38 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/leonard-cohen-wont-be-playing-ramallah-after-all-boycott-group-reports.html#IDComment27065059 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/fox-news-covers-bilin-protest-with-shocking-video-and-inane-commentary.html#IDComment26961851 This has far more implications than you think. Lately FOX has been showing some cracks in its usual biased reporting. Is Rupert having a vision ? Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:19:28 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/fox-news-covers-bilin-protest-with-shocking-video-and-inane-commentary.html#IDComment26961851 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/which-smear-has-greater-impactselfhating-jew-or-antisemite-.html#IDComment26961268 This is a silly post among many real important events. So be it, if you must have those, i'll share this one with you. This from Celebedge.ca, big news. I bet there will be a lot of "self hating Jews after this". Britney Spears converting to Judaism God help us, all we need now is for Tom Hagee to renounce Jesus and chant 'Shema Yisra'el, Adonai Elohenu, Adonai Ehad!' oy vey!!! Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:05:11 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/which-smear-has-greater-impactselfhating-jew-or-antisemite-.html#IDComment26961268 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/is-this-natural-growth-non-profits-help-american-jews-move-to-the-settlements.html#IDComment26796161 Jake; Think, as I suspect you are an intelligent although a misguided person. Even if Jordan agrees to absorb the Palestinians, how many more generations are you willing to bet on that in the future, Palestinians will forget and simply give up. Your people didn't forget for 2000 years, how long do you think it will take the Palestinians. Yes Jake, the Palestinians, even if you chose to reject that they exist. Chomsky is a loving jew, and loves jews more than you can imagine, unlike people like Alllan Dershowitz who hate jews and wishes they destroy themselves by destroying their history. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:26:56 +0000 http://www.philipweiss.org/mondoweiss/2009/07/is-this-natural-growth-non-profits-help-american-jews-move-to-the-settlements.html#IDComment26796161