Comments on 'Festival of Freedom' my @ssTypePad2011-04-12T12:23:08ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2011/04/festival-of-freedom-my-ss/comments/atom.xml/Individual Voluntary Arrangement commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef01538dfdbe3b970b2011-04-20T04:59:29Z2011-04-20T04:59:29ZIndividual Voluntary Arrangementhttp://debthelpsites.com/The International Freedom Festival was created in 1959 and has been a popular event celebrating the friendship between the cities...<p>The International Freedom Festival was created in 1959 and has been a popular event celebrating the friendship between the cities of Detroit and Windsor.The free festival paid tribute to some of the most beloved and prominent human rights performers, highlighting dance, music, storytelling</p>Shimshonit commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e87db7f1d970d2011-04-16T19:46:30Z2011-04-16T19:46:30ZShimshonithttp://www.shimshonit.comThe UN seems inclined to create a new Arab terrorist state on Israel's borders (unclear if that will be Fatah-land...<p>The UN seems inclined to create a new Arab terrorist state on Israel's borders (unclear if that will be Fatah-land in Yosh, or some product of a flimsy truce between Fatah and Hamas in Yesha), probably because it will not be on any of THEIR borders. Their expectations of such a state abiding by the conventions and constraints of civilized society, if they have them, are pipe dreams. If this comes to pass in September, and the worst case scenarios come to pass, it will constitute perhaps the greatest crime that could be committed by the UN against a member state. </p>
<p>You're right (as usual). I just wish there was something we could do other than stand here and watch it burn.</p>Dina commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0147e440d954970b2011-04-13T16:54:24Z2011-04-13T16:54:24ZDina"And this shall be the plague wherewith the L-rd will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; their...<p>"And this shall be the plague wherewith the L-rd will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth... And Judah also shall fight..." Zechariah 14:12,14</p>
<p>G-d is not asleep. </p>ED commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0147e43eef02970b2011-04-13T13:42:27Z2011-04-13T13:42:27ZEDFor some time I`ve had the feeling that some Israelis,especially the left, are more interested in besting the other side,...<p>For some time I`ve had the feeling that some Israelis,especially the left, are more interested in besting the other side, and having power than acting in the country`s best interests. I would also refer you to Sarah Honig`s latest column.The Pal Arabs always reject compromise,because they can`t face their people with it,and think a better deal(Israel eliminated) is possible down the road if they wait long enough.</p>Elisson commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e87afb619970d2011-04-13T01:40:02Z2011-04-13T01:40:02ZElissonhttp://cheeseaisle.blogspot.comAmen v'amen.<p>Amen v'amen.</p>ProphetJoe commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0147e422de73970b2011-04-12T21:02:44Z2011-04-12T21:02:44ZProphetJoehttp://www.prophetjoe.comAs an American Christian observer, I will say this: I see too many factions in Israeli/Jewish culture to present a...<p>As an American Christian observer, I will say this: I see too many factions in Israeli/Jewish culture to present a single, commanding strategy in dealing with the terrorists. I see an elements in Israel who are strong conservatives to say "build our settlements", and "strike back when rockets are launched". However, I also see a progressive movement saying the settlements should be destroyed as part of the "peace process"...</p>
<p>Outside of Israel, I would wager the majority of Jews would be described as "liberals" and not conservatives.</p>
<p>Chairwoman said <i>"they have been at the very best, mediocre. But I look at the Obamas... and ask how much better they are."</i> </p>
<p>Just out of curiosity, which Israeli leaders would you describe as worse than Obama?? I have yet to see ANY redeeming qualities in Obama's policies in regard to Israel...</p>aliyah06 commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e87a75694970d2011-04-12T21:02:40Z2011-04-12T21:02:40Zaliyah06http://www.bakadiary.blogspot.comExactly! I keep wondering if our "leadership" has access to some secret knowledge that would make sense of their seeming...<p>Exactly! I keep wondering if our "leadership" has access to some secret knowledge that would make sense of their seeming spinelessness, but I think I'm hoping in vain. I think Bibi is making the mistake of assuming that if he "plays nice" on the diplomatic block, he'll get help defending us against the regional bully, Iran. History should tell him better. We're on our own. Unless we have oil (Libya) the world will crack its jaws yawning if the Arabs try to exterminate us (again).</p>
<p>Every Palestinian prisoner should go into solitary until Shalit is released. And if he's dead, they should all be executed.</p>dave commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e87960ac9970d2011-04-12T15:01:56Z2011-04-12T15:01:56Zdavewhat the world is still not understanding is the concept that if the arabs were to put the guns down...<p>what the world is still not understanding is the concept that if the arabs were to put the guns down today there would be peace tomorrow, if the israelis put down there guns today they would be in the sea tomorrow.</p>Freddy commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e879417a0970d2011-04-12T14:04:09Z2011-04-12T14:04:09ZFreddySo far as I know, Hamas has not signed any international agreements whatever; and they are not eligible to do...<p>So far as I know, Hamas has not signed any international agreements whatever; and they are not eligible to do so. Hamas has announced that they are not obligated to follow international treaties and Laws of Warfare.</p>
<p>Israel has announced that its policy is to follow international rules and regs, but since there are no treaties in common with Hamas, it doesn't seem very binding.</p>
<p>The Geneva Conventions are international treaties, several of which Israel has signed. Neither of the Palestinian Arab groups have signed any of them.</p>
<p>Exception: There might be some agreements between Hamas and Iran. But these appear to be secret.</p>Ariella commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef0147e410ec09970b2011-04-12T13:31:25Z2011-04-12T13:31:25ZAriellaI'm uncomfortable with the word "Palestinian" because there is no people, and to describe the Arabs who live in the...<p>I'm uncomfortable with the word "Palestinian" because there is no people, and to describe the Arabs who live in the Shomron as such gives credence to their imaginary claims. I'd prefer to see them described as "Arabs present in the Shomrom" or similar, or at the very least "Palestinian" Arabs (with the quotes) or "so-called "Palestinian" Arabs.</p>
<p>And it's correct that there's no way any international organization or body is going to take us seriously unless we (meaning Israel as well as Jews worldwide) begin taking ourselves seriously. I still cannot understand for the life of me why Israel continues to supply Gaza with electricity, supplies, etc. and allows Arabs convicted of terrorism-related crimes free access to relatives, education, etc.</p>chairwoman commented on ''Festival of Freedom' my @ss'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef014e60b64af7970c2011-04-12T13:29:35Z2011-04-12T13:29:35Zchairwomanhttp://www.chairwoman-of-the-bored.blogspot.com"Call me crazy (many do), but I think that Israel should stop dressing up and playing polite diplomatic games to...<p><i>"Call me crazy (many do), but I think that Israel should stop dressing up and playing polite diplomatic games to please the goyim, and once and for all start acting like Jews."</i></p>
<p>Unfortunately David, that is <i>exactly</i> what the Israeli Government <i>is</i> doing.</p>
<p>They are acting like the Jews my generation (Baby Boomers) vowed we would never be. We would not shuffle meekly into the concentration camps, we would not bow our heads, we would not take the manure. </p>
<p>But in Government, in <i>Israel</i> for G-d's sake, that is exactly what my generation has and is doing.</p>
<p>Over the past few weeks, I have started to think that my generation are in some way damaged and unfit to rule, as with very few exceptions, they have been at the very best, mediocre. But I look at the Obamas, Camerons, Cleggs, Sarkozies and ED Milibands and ask how much better they are.</p>
<p>To paraphrase "Spinal Tap", none more better.</p>