Posted in Nazi Germany, Palestinians, Society on Nov 30th, 2006
There is a lot more that I could say on this subject of why the Palestinians don’t understand Israel and the Israelis. I suspect that we could write a book on the subject and barely scratch the surface.
After all, the Arab-Israeli conflict is a reflection of the human condition. It’s all about the good and [...]
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I’m still on the topic of Arabic democracy, and there’s a definite parallel to European democracy.
During the dark ages, the idea that each man was equal in the eyes of God was horrifying - Satanic, even. The Roman Catholic Church considered democratic values to be evil, and persecuted those who advocated them.
Throughout Europe, society was [...]
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When I started this ramble through the Palestinian soul, I gave you four points, and I’ve been going on and on ad nauseum with them. Here’s the fourth and last:
The Palestinians do NOT understand democracy, except in a very superficial way.
I think that it was about 14 years ago, just after I had arrived in [...]
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Posted in Palestinians, Peace on Nov 27th, 2006
If offers of forgiveness from Israel are a sign of weakness to the Palestinians, how do you think the Palestinians would react to those in their society that advocate letting by-gones be by-gones?
They are quashed.
There are groups that advocate peace with Israel, but they are careful to tow the party line.
If they don’t… they risk [...]
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Posted in Palestinians, Peace on Nov 26th, 2006
Okay, survived Thanksgiving. Twice.
Sorry about not writing, but I was busy expanding my waistline.
Now, where was I… Oh, right. Forgiveness.
Last Sunday (about four posts down), I gave you four reasons why the Palestinians don’t understand Israel. Or, more accurately, THESE are the misunderstandings that fuel the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
I’ve talked about the [...]
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