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anti-Semitism, general, UK

Under cover of darkness – the Jewish anti-Semite

Shortly after the start of the 2nd intifada, when Ariel Sharon’s footsteps on Temple Mount were being blamed for every other Palestinian home conveniently possessing an illegal weapon, my love affair with online forums began in earnest. It was an interesting time, and experience soon taught me the difference between those that ‘know’ and those that ‘think’. Despite the anonymity that forums provide, online sentiments … Continue reading Under cover of darkness – the Jewish anti-Semite

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general, The I/P conflict

Duma – A time for introspection

This specific piece is a blog amongst friends and it should be read as such; an in-house conversation such as those that supporters of Israel engage in at the Friday night dinner table (or for my Christian friends, a political discussion during the Sunday roast); jackets off. This is not about confronting the enemy without, but speaking of weaknesses within. I tend to internalise before … Continue reading Duma – A time for introspection

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BDS, The I/P conflict

Israel – don’t give up an inch of the truth

This was hardly the first article in Counterpunch I read that brazenly claimed Israel should not exist; in fact Counterpunch runs that line more frequently than the Daily Express headlines the British weather. It is undoubtedly Counterpunch’s ‘thing’. I often wonder what goes through someone’s minds as they write a sentence that denies Israel’s right to exist, a sentence that carries the implication of the … Continue reading Israel – don’t give up an inch of the truth

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BDS, The I/P conflict

BDS : An open letter to Roger Waters

There is nothing personal in this letter. I am putting aside your history and ignoring the relationship I have had with your music; I have simply read your recent public comments and felt a need to respond. I am a Zionist, which simply means that I believe the Jews have the right and need to control their own destiny just like every other nation does. … Continue reading BDS : An open letter to Roger Waters

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BDS, The I/P conflict

Palestinians are dying and there is an eerie silence

Palestinians are dying and there is an eerie silence; the streets are empty, social media is calm and even the mainstream media, devoid of the usual pressures from the pro-Palestinian campaign, are dealing with the matter with an odd distant glaze. The most rabid anti-Israeli Facebook pages, the most active Twitter users are not posting anything on the subject at all. I’ve been told the … Continue reading Palestinians are dying and there is an eerie silence

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anti-Semitism, BDS, The I/P conflict

Anti-Semites and useful idiots unite in support of Southampton U

THERE IS A STATEMENT ABOUT THIS LIST YOU SHOULD READ FIRST BY CLICKING THIS LINK This is an updated list of those academics that signed a  statement in support of the University of Southampton anti-Semitic conference in the name of ‘free speech’. The number at this point is 370. This is without doubt one of the most depressing tasks I have ever undertaken. As I … Continue reading Anti-Semites and useful idiots unite in support of Southampton U

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anti-Semitism, The I/P conflict

The list of ‘indignant’ academics – A list of BDS activists

THERE IS A STATEMENT ABOUT THIS LIST YOU SHOULD READ FIRST BY CLICKING THIS LINK You could not write this script. A statement in support of Southampton, signed by academics in the name of ‘free speech’. They claim “to the best of our knowledge, the conference invitations in this case are based on qualification to speak on the topic rather than on political positions held.” … Continue reading The list of ‘indignant’ academics – A list of BDS activists

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anti-Semitism, The I/P conflict

An open letter to the University of Southampton

I write in connection to the upcoming conference under the auspices of the Southampton Law School titled “International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Responsibility and Exceptionalism” to be held over the weekend of 17-19th April. I have no doubt given the subject matter you have received ample communication on the subject. Indeed, I am sure you were warned in advance by those that … Continue reading An open letter to the University of Southampton

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general

ISIS runaways – time to take responsibility

That three more families have been torn apart by the ISIS menace is tragic. That everyone seems to be blaming external factors is wrong. This isn’t because of an internet connection (although it clearly assists), nor because of a previous runaway. This is home grown. Putting aside that minors managed to get on a plane and leave the country without anyone asking “where are the … Continue reading ISIS runaways – time to take responsibility

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The I/P conflict

Bounded rationality, cognitive dissonance and the Gaza conflict.

Let’s take a journey. Gaza is under siege and innocent civilians are being killed in one of the most populated areas on earth. Israel’s civilians for the most part, lay protected in bunkers or by the mystical ‘Iron Dome’ that eliminates many of the rockets before they reach the intended target. Looking at the news or browsing the internet, it isn’t too difficult to feel … Continue reading Bounded rationality, cognitive dissonance and the Gaza conflict.

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