Tag Archives: Palestine

Freedom Riders, 2011

Posted on November 15, 2011 by neophilus

Contrary to popular opinion in the Mass Media, Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation has been exploring more creative and non-violent methods. As Mondoweiss reported last week Palestinian “Freedom Riders” planned on boarding public transportation segregated by settlements and military checkpoints. … Continue reading →

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United States and France Bow Before Israel

Posted on September 21, 2011 by neophilus

It looks like the United States has found another ally in its pursuit of preserving the illegal occupation of Palestine, as France has now come on board as another spokesman for the Zionist cause. viagra Obama has already been campaigning … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy in Policy on Display – Equal Treatment?

Posted on November 16, 2010 by dissonance

Senior Republican against US aid to Palestinians Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R. Florida) stands poised to head the House Foreign Affairs Committee.  Her position on aid to the Palestinians is summed up nicely here: It is deeply disturbing that the Administration … Continue reading →

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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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How Israel attempts to control the framing of issues

Posted on September 30, 2010 by dissonance
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Good information in this video, please watch! there is an “ideological occupation of the US media” by Israel. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18TRLG8Gwqs

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Neo-Conservatives and Israel – A Match made for Armageddon

Posted on September 28, 2010 by dissonance

“Pro-Israel” Neocons Go Global Choice passages from this article.  Most speak for them self. It begins with a simplistic version of Samuel Huntington’s “clash of civilizations” fantasy: “We believe in the West, in the values we all share,” Aznar proclaimed. Now … 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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Update: Harvard (kind of) Divests of their Israeli Based Investments

Posted on August 16, 2010 by dissonance

Harvard University fund sells all Israel holdings Chalk up a small victory for the BDS movement against Israel’s policies towards the Palestinans! **  Update to this story.  Harvard released a Press Release that insists that they sold their Israeli investments … Continue reading →

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BDS – Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions – IKEA

Posted on August 12, 2010 by dissonance

IKEA contributes to a better everyday life for the many settlers Boycotting Palestine “IKEA’s direct assistance to settlements violates both international law, UN resolutions, the EU’s and the Swedish government’s guidelines. UN Security Council Resolution 465 obligates states not to … 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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