This is bullshit of the purest ray serene—and it’s also beside the point. What counts is not the right to defend one’s self but the ability to do so. The founders of Israel grasped this distinction, which is a core principle of Zionism. One could say, indeed, that antisemites contributed to the foundation of Israel by reminding the Jews that on the bottom line, they can rely on no one but themselves.
The majority of us are occupying what is now called the United States and Canada, also Northern Ireland and Scotland, etc. Interesting and important to really think about.
Palestinians don’t believe Israel is illegally occupying “West Bank” and “Gaza.” They believe Israel is immorally occupying the whole of Palestine. An important distinction.
Suppose the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour had been detected. USA would have had a right to self-defence. BUT. What is done in self defence has to be proportionate. Israel has acted disproportionately and. In doing so, is supported by USA and UK and others. A truly appalling situation.
SD Butler, Joe, Eomar and all the Jew/Israel haters on this thread: just wait until January 20, 2025 when one of President Trump’s first official orders will be to green light Israel to rid the Middle East of Hamas, Gaza and “Palestine”
The Jordanians, Saudi’s and Egyptians will be cheering. Of course the Queers for Palestine will be melting down, but I digress…
This is bullshit of the purest ray serene—and it’s also beside the point. What counts is not the right to defend one’s self but the ability to do so. The founders of Israel grasped this distinction, which is a core principle of Zionism. One could say, indeed, that antisemites contributed to the foundation of Israel by reminding the Jews that on the bottom line, they can rely on no one but themselves.
Great article. Thank you Joe!
The majority of us are occupying what is now called the United States and Canada, also Northern Ireland and Scotland, etc. Interesting and important to really think about.
The "illusory truth effect" is a really great way to lead into this analysis
Your analysis of the Big Lie around Israel's "right to defend itself" is superb. Thank you.
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https://open.substack.com/pub/eomar/p/zionism-an-obstacle-to-peace?r=b9f3l&utm_medium=ios
No it does not
Thank you joe.
Palestinians don’t believe Israel is illegally occupying “West Bank” and “Gaza.” They believe Israel is immorally occupying the whole of Palestine. An important distinction.
Israel is a cancerous tumor on the body politic of the US and should be recognized and excised as such.
Suppose the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour had been detected. USA would have had a right to self-defence. BUT. What is done in self defence has to be proportionate. Israel has acted disproportionately and. In doing so, is supported by USA and UK and others. A truly appalling situation.
SD Butler, Joe, Eomar and all the Jew/Israel haters on this thread: just wait until January 20, 2025 when one of President Trump’s first official orders will be to green light Israel to rid the Middle East of Hamas, Gaza and “Palestine”
The Jordanians, Saudi’s and Egyptians will be cheering. Of course the Queers for Palestine will be melting down, but I digress…