His in-depth knowledge of this often shamefully tiptoed-around topic is immediately evident, is factually correct, straight forward article, well researched (with footnotes or citations for ease of reference), and he has presented same in a no-nonsense manner within a readable format. There is no ambiguity here, no asinine semantics, just the grim, sick, brutal reality of Israeli terrorism.

This article is of monumental import especially for those who, deliberately or otherwise, are not fully cognizant of the ongoing atrocities of Israel against the Palestinian people, the unprecedented power it wields over the United States (its politicians, media, and all else besides), its global assassinations, sadistic war criminals, terrorists masquadering as an army, and a propaganda machine that churns out one repulsive lie after another after another on a never-ending basis.

Bravo, Dr. Petras! Bravo, Dissident Voice!

In the “comments” section I noted one Michael Kenny prattling about Dr. Petras’ inability to write in English, causing me to question MK’s comprehension skills. “1930s gobblygook” yet! With an all encompassing analytical overview of that magnitude who needs . . .

But wait! What’s this? A spiel from Joshua Frank. In complete disbelief and astonishment I read that Mr. Frank wishes Dr. Petras “wrote in English” (a co-editor of a progressive newsletter expressing agreement with a poster of dubious analytical powers?) Does Mr. Frank also have a comprehension problem? Or has DV taken it upon itself to critique the writing style of other progressives? I note, however, that Mr. Frank’s use of “slippery slope” indicates at least a working knowledge of cliches.

To suggest, no, to insinuate that Dr. Petras is “riding on the fragile track to legitimate antisemitsm” is so insulting as to be completely unacceptable and unworthy of someone listed as co-editor of a “radical newsletter in the struggle for peace and social justice”. One expects supporters of Israeli terrorism to toss about the much used and abused “anti semitism” and its derivatives. It’s a common tool used to silence criticism of the terrorist state of Israel. But when a co-editor of Dissident Voice starts accusing someone of Dr. Petras’ stature of “legitimate antisemitism”, this is beyond abhorrent.

Then as if to bolster his anemic analysis of Dr. Petras’ work, Mr. Frank drags Norman Finkelstein into the mix. Which means — what? Are we to believe that Norman Finkelstein is somehow superior to Dr. Petras, akin, perhaps, to God Almighty, himself? And that by quoting him, no further comment is required? He wishes!

Playing semantics with respect to Jewish power in the United States is a foolish waste of time. In Israel this power is bragged about; gloated over; laughed about. In the US, politicians and the media minimize it, deny it, and simultaneously attack people like Dr. Petras, Jimmy Carter, and all others who speak out. Like it is some kind of major secret that must be kept from the American people at all costs. Hell, not!

Our prime concern right now should be how many more Palestinian men, women, and children are going to be murdered today by Isreali terrorists while our gutless government leaders watch in silence, held hostage by evil, as the creeping transfer, the extermination of the Palestinian people continues unabated, and what we, as concerned citizens of the world, can do about it.

Thus, when Dr. Petras and others of his courageous spirit speak out, they should be applauded. Unfortunately, there is always someone attempting to silence them. How tragically unacceptable is that?

What’s your address MaryB?

We’ll arrange for random drive by shootings at your home or apt. . See how you like that.

The above was offered not as a threat, but as sarcastic humour.

The programme’s response to the carnage inflicted on the prisoners of Gaza over the last two days, ie 30 killed including 8 innocent children and a 6 month old baby, was to get Prosor (Israeli ambassador to UK) to hold forth using his usual script (at around 7.35am). No other opinions were sought or given – we could only listen endlessly to phrases such as ‘Israel has to defend itself’. Worse to come promises Mr Prosor.

As I write, he is given yet more airtime on the 8am bulletin. It is beyond belief.

Very little in the way of penetrating questions was asked about the IDF’s disproportionate action. The BBC webpage headline is more accurate – ‘Israel forces pound Gaza Strip’.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7270300.stm

My response is this slide show giving the actuality.

http://www.slide.com/r/1hzUHyhY5T97vsNbHtKA_JkkTHihbCI3?previous_view=lt_embedded_url

Would anyone here know how to find out the name of the editor responsible for Today’s output this morning.

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People with no direct benefit from tribal affiliation still tend to defend it merely through the peer pressure of expectations and group inclusion. Thus, any claim that a particular position is somehow bad for Israel or the Jews morphs into a threat of total annihilation. The memes of fear are far more persuasive than any rational argument. That is how we are wired.

Otherwise why elkse would you be going on like this?
Of course, you could be mentally ill, too.

Also, BHO in the same context:
http://www.counterpunch.org/beattie01052008.html

Jamie ridicule is to personify Zionism (look under our beds). That is not the point. The point is the dispersion among the society and especially the power centers of the racist IDEOLOGY of Zionism. A good example of that was tonight debate when Obama was asked to genuflect to the ideology of Zionism. Hillary Clinton was all to ready to kiss ass.

I’m with Jerry. The first thing that all of us should do when we get up in the morning is to look under our beds for lurking Zionists and suspected Zionists. Pesky critters them Zionists.