Big Blog Brawl Regarding the Gaza Blockade and War

[jordan179]

It's here, on chris_gerrib's http://chris-gerrib.livejournal.com/256870.html?view=538214#t538214

I'd be happy if some more jumped in to Defend the Right in the Holy Land ;-)

Comments

[melvin_udall]

Today I had a chat with an ultra conservative super Israel hating inside the beltway guy.

Do you know what he said, asking me if I knew more about this situation than he'd yet found?

"Man, I'm trying really hard to figure out how to blame this one on the Israelis, and I've got nothing."

I share this to point out that if he, an extremely bright and knowledgeable Israel hater, can't come up with any angle in which to blame Israel, it's pretty damn clear cut.

As I indicated above, the thing he isn't is a pro-terrorist, pro-Leftist. As much as he would like to blame Israel, he can't, because despite his strong feelings he bases his opinions in some form of reality.

Those who can still manage to blame Israel here in my view are incapable of rationally considering the situation. They know all they need to know. They cannot be reached. I don't know this guy, but I imagine he fits that bill.

Certainly you should keep trying, if for nothing else but for those who see you fighting the good fight to have a chance to wake up.

But that guy won't hear it. He can't. He's come to his conclusion. He'll find justification for it later by any means necessary.

Did you hear what Helen Thomas said today? All Israelis should leave and "go back to" Europe or the United States.

Pure hatred. The enemy of their country is their friend.

[benschachar_77]

The hatred Israel engenders is only matched by the inanity of Her opponents, wouldn't you agree.

[melvin_udall]

It would appear to be the case.

I am no big fan, but the majority of critics are just embarrassing. The very least they could do is be honest with themselves and others.

[oronoda]

I was watching Al-Jazeera today (don't ask) and the anchor was interviewing someone from the first flotilla and she said, "Israel said they were attacked first. What do you have to say to that?" "9 people are dead!" "Also, the Turkish press released photos of the IDF soldiers with stabbing wounds and covered in blood. You claim to be non-violent but what do you say to those pictures." "Rabblerabblerabblepropaganda." "... you didn't answer the question."

When Al-Jazeera can't make your cause look credible, even though they try bless em, then there is something wrong.

[melvin_udall]

I was watching Al-Jazeera today (don't ask)
Hey, I read Huffpo, MediaMatters and Orgnizing for America.

These people have made it clear I am their enemy. It's good to know how and what they think.

[melvin_udall]

When Al-Jazeera can't make your cause look credible, even though they try bless em, then there is something wrong.

Oh and yes. Absolutely this.