I think Bernie and folks like Miriam and others on this list and elsewhere are
trully "brave Jewish folks" and should be commended highly for all they do and
all the abuse they take from the "establishment".
We all know the spector of "anti-Semetic" lables long used against folks who
are not "anti-Semetic", but rather anti-Zionist, and anti-Imperialist.
The spector of the Holocaust which was real, and real evil has always been used
in the background as a sort of silent club against those opposing Israeli
abuses.
Sadly, for even those who are Zionists, in my opinion, they too are just toys
in the imperialistic world.
It goes round and round.
Miriam, to her undying credit has given us so much fact based information on
this thorny conundrum and has given us much to share the human plight of people
who are Palestinian.
I also know many Palestians, and, indeed I know many Israeli Jews.
All, and I repeat all are fine people! Each and every one of them are so.
Yet, again, and most sadly each and every one of them are pawns in an
Imperialist game at the same time.
It makes me weep sometimes for the tragedy of it all.
It is trully the everyday, real story of Cain and Abel all over again.
----- Original Message -----
From: Alice Dampman Humel
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2016 7:54 AM
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Shell Shocked and what happened on DB Review
when I recommended it
Actually, Sanders’s remarks about Israel, which he delivered in a campaign
appearance, rather than in front of AIPAC was openly critical of Israeli
dealings in Gaza and the West Bank. And, although he did not appear at AIPAC,
we all know that they have all read/heard what Sanders had to say, although
I’ve seen no reaction…doesn’t mean AIPAC had none, but I have not read
anything.
Clinton and Trump, on the other hand, predictably sucked up to AIPAC, and,
almost comically, AIPAC didn’t buy a lot of it.
On Mar 30, 2016, at 4:31 PM, Bob Hachey <bhachey@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Miriam,
Firstly, good for you for having the chutzpah to put out a recommendation
for Shell Shocked on that list. IT is sad that you had to endure hostility
as a result of your action.
Secondly, there is no doubt that the Isreal lobby has tremendous influence
both in congress and among our people generally. Heck, even Sanders who is
opposed to many of our overseas actions is extremely careful when speaking
of Isreal.
Finally, I've come in for a good bit of criticism for condemning Protective
Edge and other Israeli atrocities. I've even been accused of supporting
groups like al qaeda and ISIS! First rule of thumb wen you dare to advocate
for anything that is not supportive of the Likud government here in America?
Shields up!
Bob Hachey
