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 Israel Bans the BoycottPosted on Jul 13, 2011
Israeli legislators passed a law Monday prohibiting any and all domestic boycotts against the country and its West Bank settlements as part of an attempt to oppose what they see as a global attack on the state’s legitimacy. The bill makes economic, cultural and academic boycotts against the state—such as an instance last year when Israeli theater artists refused to perform at a new cultural center in the West Bank settlement of Ariel—subject to lawsuits or fines. Also, companies supporting boycotts could be excluded from bidding on government work and nonprofit organizations could lose tax benefits. The 38 of the Knesset’s 85 lawmakers who voted against the measure said it is an assault on democracy and freedom of expression. —ARK
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By Jack Patterson, July 17, 2011 at 11:02 am Link to this comment
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It’s undoubtedly true that any implied or explicit reference to Israeli discriminatory lawmaking to the Nazis is bound to raise hackles—and for understandable reasons. I find myself more interested in the parallels being made to similar undemocratic draw-downs to liberties in this country. In both situations, Israel and the US, mythic versions of history appear to provide “exceptional” claims to rights that cannot be found in any international statement of rights.
Report thisBy NZDoug, July 15, 2011 at 1:30 pm Link to this comment
Gestapo law
Report thisBy Inherit The Wind, July 15, 2011 at 11:30 am Link to this comment
rumblingspire, July 14 at 9:00 pm Link to this comment
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no nation has the right to exist unless granted by that lands people
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So…when do you plan to move to Antarctica? I believe that may be the only land mass that doesn’t have “that lands people”.
Report thisBy Johnny Pumpkinseed, July 15, 2011 at 1:42 am Link to this comment
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Israel is a liberal democracy, for Jews, with standards close to Western Europe. For Arab citizens, reality is very different. Except maybe for freedom of speech and voting rights, Arabs are unofficialy discriminated against in almost every aspect of life. It’s not oppression though, don’t get me wrong. It’s just hypocritical exclusion, being left out in funding for socio-economic development (residence, education, economic stimuli), in employment by the State, etc.
Aside from religious extremists (who strive for a Theocracy, whether actively or through fantasy), I’d say Israeli Jews do want a democracy. But that term has a very broad spectrum of definitions, in Israeli society as elsewhere. So it’s complicated.
Report thisWhat I can say definitely is that Israelis today do not have the experience of their parents/grandparents (European and Arab Jews alike), of darker times where their political freedoms were taken, not taken for granted. That prevents them from recognizing these recent proto-Fascist laws for what they really are.
By rumblingspire, July 14, 2011 at 9:00 pm Link to this comment
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no nation has the right to exist unless granted by that lands people
i would suggest we follow chaplin and lennon and work towards No Borders.
burn all the flags
Report thisBy Karl Trautman, July 14, 2011 at 7:05 pm Link to this comment
To Johnny Pumpkinseed,
Thanks for your comments.
At their core, do MOST Israelis support essential democratic values? Of course, issues related to citizenship come up regarding this…
What would it take for the acquiescence of the Israeli public to turn into electoral disapproval?
Israel constantly represents itself as a Middle Eastern democracy…I would hope that the forces within Israel that want to fight against intolerance, and for freedom of expression, get more strength in the future!
http://karltrautman.com/
Report thisBy radson, July 14, 2011 at 5:54 pm Link to this comment
Three cheers for HOWARD the unwittingly fool of a so called Jew. Where Howard believes that the Israeli Diaspora does not exist ;or does not matter and AIPAC rules the world .Well not yet ,but in the US it would seem otherwise and all hail to Howard and the End of the World according to the Yahu’s in office and the Tipseys along with an imbecile from Moldavia .And Howard the Diaspora Jews do remember what happened ;do YOU.
Report thisBy Howard, July 14, 2011 at 1:30 pm Link to this comment
3 cheers for Israel. Who, btw, has been Around for quite a few thousand years. Not a mistake of a re-created country, despite some pundits uninformative views , but a miracle of miracles to be around and now a vibrant modern nation, which is a true beacon of hope. Even a good example for arab enslaved countries who are striving right now for some semblance of democracy and economic freedom.
Report thisAnd if some legislators in Israel make a minor mistake, look at the Republican party here in the U,S. who make king-size miatakes which are hurting the country more than any terrorist could wish to do.
so what is it with this nutty web-site that has a hard u-know what for Israel. Sure it has some mini problems that defy the whole world getting bent out of shape with; but lords praise look at your own country. and the ‘things’ that could be , ahem. publizied here !
By MeHere, July 14, 2011 at 9:31 am Link to this comment
Jews and many non-Jews are endangered by the same fascist forces that led to the creation of Israel—granted, a big mistake. But most Israelis can’t help being Israelis at this point—any more than we can’t help being US citizens. Support those activists in Israel and other countries who are struggling against the fascist tide.
Report thisBy thecrow, July 14, 2011 at 4:45 am Link to this comment
“Israel’s fight against what they called its global delegitimization”
So which is it going to be: “legitimacy” or the impunity to launch false-flag terror attacks and wage psychological warfare against your “friends”? Can’t have both.
http://michaelfury.wordpress.com/2010/08/23/as-the-crow-flies/
Report thisBy kerryrose, July 14, 2011 at 3:42 am Link to this comment
Wow. The US seems to be heading in this fascist direction, too.
Report thisBy Johnny Pumpkinseed, July 13, 2011 at 11:45 pm Link to this comment
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Kart Trautman, I can sadly attest to the fact that the Israeli public is very well represented in the Knesset. I don’t think prohibiting the promotion of boycotts would be the first item on these MK’s voters’ agenda, but by and large the Israeli public does not object to these cascade-to-Fascism laws, tens of which have been proposed lately, some introduced to the law.
Report thisFree speech in Israel is actually defended very well by the judicial system, but it is constantly under threat by many lawmakers, who have the backing of their respective portions of the public.
By THX 1133 is not in the movie..., July 13, 2011 at 7:58 pm Link to this comment
By TDoff, July 13 at 10:05 am Link to this comment
Report thisAll together now, let’s all boycott Israel. And while
we’re at it, let’s F***‘EM, too.
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Yup; have been for years…
By Karl Trautman, July 13, 2011 at 7:15 pm Link to this comment
Freedom of expression is a core democratic value. Israel should not sacrifice this.
Report thisBullying minority points of view is not consistent with an open, and free, society. I
believe a majority of Israelis hold these democratic values. It’s outrageous that most of
the parliament does not.
By Ron Ranft, July 13, 2011 at 5:13 pm Link to this comment
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And there are people who get upset when the Jews are compared to the Nazi’s. There is very little left in which they can claim they aren’t like them. The flotilla has many Jews aboard who are dead set against this repressive and evil government. And any American politician who supports Israel is my enemy and the enemy of hope and freedom.
Report thisBy PatrickHenry, July 13, 2011 at 2:39 pm Link to this comment
Some democracy.
Report thisBy California Ray, July 13, 2011 at 12:21 pm Link to this comment
Okay, ASCII wins. “Furkan Dogan.”
Report thisBy lasmog, July 13, 2011 at 12:08 pm Link to this comment
I hope that they got Glenn Beck’s approval before they passed this law.
Report thisBy Rodney, July 13, 2011 at 11:39 am Link to this comment
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Maybe they will follow the southern stratedgy of 60’s
Report thisstates like Alabama,Georgia and Mississippi. Bring out
the riot police,the billy clubs, the German
Sheppards,the water hoses and the tear gas,
give Netanyahu a bull horn like his old hero Bull
Conner and get the party started. The Tea Party would
be proud and pledge it’s full support.
By Inherit The Wind, July 13, 2011 at 11:26 am Link to this comment
I cannot defend this…These assholes are going to get ALL the Jews in the world killed with this crap. They are now telling all Israelis they have no right to object to government policies.
Worse yet: That’s us, the USA, in 2-6 years…If the GOP sweeps in 2012, that’s what we have to look forward to in 2013. If they don’t, it will be after Obama leaves in 2017, if not sooner.
Report thisBy TDoff, July 13, 2011 at 10:33 am Link to this comment
The chickencrap Israeli parliament doesn’t have the cojones to pass the law they really want and mean, which is that ‘If anyone criticizes us, we ‘chosen’ ones, let’s Nuke ‘Em’.
Report thisBy TDoff, July 13, 2011 at 10:05 am Link to this comment
All together now, let’s all boycott Israel. And while we’re at it, let’s F***‘EM, too.
Report thisBy California Ray, July 13, 2011 at 10:02 am Link to this comment
I never said to boycott Israel. All I said was, “Let’s boycott the country that murdered 19-year-old Furkan Do?an and 23-year-old Rachel Corrie!”
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