Tag Archives: Apartheid

Where else would this sort of thing be accepted?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by dissonance

“Jewish and democratic state” added to Israeli pledge of allegiance There isn’t a thing wrong with the proclamation of “democracy” in Israel; except for the fact that it is anything but.  Ask any Palestinian that receives water only three days a week … Continue reading →

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More Useless Banter About Mideast Peace

Posted on September 13, 2010 by neophilus

Reading the Guardian headline today about the latest Mideast Peace talks, one might get the false impression that there was some real possibility of constructive developments between Israel and Palestine: Israel halts freeze on settlements and endangers peace talks Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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US to Gaza Freedom Flotilla – Slap in Face to Palestinians

Posted on August 7, 2010 by dissonance

US to Gaza Boat – “The Audacity of Hope” The title of this mission, “The Audacity of Hope”, taken from the title of Obama’s best selling book, is an enormous slap in the face to the very people this mission … Continue reading →

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The Closure System: Providing or Preventing Security?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by SubversiveLiberal

Since the outbreak of the second Palestinian uprising, or Al-Aqsa Intifada, in 2000, Israel has dramatically augmented security measures which limit movement for the Palestinian people living in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Israel’s closure system is designed to … Continue reading →

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World Cup South Africa: Mass Media’s Lip Service Against Apartheid

Posted on June 11, 2010 by neophilus

The World Cup kicked off in South Africa today, opening a feeding frenzy for global Mass Media organizations eager to get in on the action.  Endless promotions, advertisements, specials and news stories have been broadcast internationally in the lead up … Continue reading →

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