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In Syria the 'London Eleven' need help from heaven : Comments

By David Singer, published 24/9/2013

Only divine intervention now seems likely to justify continuing support for the anti- Assad forces in Syria by the group known as the London 11.

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Hi David G

Mate I think you've made Israel-great-satan points several times on this thread.

Rather than the ritualised denunciation going into detail on current issues like today's:

- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-26/israel-to-ease-some-restrictions-on-gaza-strip/4981974
"Israel eases restrictions on Gaza Strip, West Bank as US steps up efforts for Middle East peace deal"

may show deeper interest.

I mean some people overseas never fail to mention how white Australia have treated aborigines. Such people seem to know little else about Australia.

Compared to all of its neighbours and many other countries Israel comes out fairly humanitarian. But life and politics are more complex than constant slurs.

Cheers

Pete
Posted by plantagenet, Thursday, 26 September 2013 6:46:43 PM
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"Compared to all of its neighbours and many other countries Israel comes out fairly humanitarian," says Pete.

I have followed the Israel-Palestinian issue very closely for a decade, mate, and the word 'humanitarian' could never be applied to Israel.

Unfortunately, most people, including yourself it seems, never take the time to investigate what is really going on in the West Bank and Gaza which is exactly what Singer wants.

That is why I list the Israeli atrocities and brutality and war crimes and genocide that are carried out under their illegal occupation as often as I can.

The last time Israel bombed Gaza they killed 1,400 people including 400 children. Their own losses were 9 of which four were from friendly fire. Then they restricted food and medicines.

Hardly humanitarian, old chum!
Posted by David G, Friday, 27 September 2013 7:37:58 AM
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Hi David G.

Are you at all interested in Syria's vastly worse human rights record that has lead to the deaths of more than 100,000 people over the last 30 months?

Try not to blame the Syrian Civil War on the US or Israel.

Racist slurs against white people are as intellectually dishonest as other forms.

Regards

Pete
Posted by plantagenet, Friday, 27 September 2013 4:00:37 PM
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Pete, are you interested at all in the fact that the Palestinians have been under brutal occupation since soon after WW2 ended?

Can you not see the difference between the civil war in Syria and the occupation of the West Bank by religious fanatics who see the Palestinians as sub-humans?

Do you know about the throwing of Palestinians into the streets with their furniture, the demolition of their homes and farms, the building of thousands of illegal settlements on Palestinian land?

Do you know about the torture that Israel employs, Pete, the keeping of Palestinian people in prison without trial, the ongoing humiliation of Palestinians at checkpoints, the control of Palestinian lives from dawn to dust, the over-flying of Israeli war planes day and night, the rumble of their tanks?

Do you remember the Peace Flotilla from Turkey where Israel killed 13 peace activists in International waters? Do you know how many U.N. Resolutions Israel has ignored with U.S. assistance?

Do you realize that most of the Palestinian population has never known a single day of freedom?

You may not care about this issue, Pete, but I do and so I speak out when I can!

To condemn the ongoing injustice is the least I can do!
Posted by David G, Friday, 27 September 2013 4:19:57 PM
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Hi David G

Yes I am interested in Israel's oppression of Palestinians. I have often referred to Palestine.

As David Singer wrote about Syria do you have the capacity to learn and comment about Syria outside of constant denunciations of the US and Israel?

Single minded repetition fails to convince people after a while.

Arguments that have some give and take have more impact.

Perhaps try writing an OLO article.

Pete
Posted by plantagenet, Friday, 27 September 2013 7:20:38 PM
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Pete, this headline might bring you up to speed. It shows that Israel bombed Syria recently so my comments about Israel re. Syria are relevant to Singer's post which, as usual, has a 100% pro-Israel bias.

"Israel Airstrike Targeted Advanced Missiles That Russia Sold to Syria, U.S. Says
By MICHAEL R. GORDON
Published: July 13, 2013. The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — Israel carried out an air attack in Syria this month that targeted advanced anti-ship cruise missiles sold to the Syria government by Russia, American officials said Saturday."

Interestingly, your comment shows not the tiniest shred of sympathy for the Palestinians and the sixty-year horror they are enduring at the hands of the Jews.

Are you Jewish or are you just a non-caring person who sees the world as a chess game?
Posted by David G, Saturday, 28 September 2013 7:54:42 AM
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