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Friday, January 22, 2010
Israeli "charity"...and its war crimes
There is now war crime perpetrating nation that is more self-congratulatory than Israel. You need to read the propaganda piece by none other than Ethan Bronner in today's Times. I mean, this is a correspondent who seeks a "former" government spokesperson to comment "objectively" on matters relating to Israel. I doubt that he will seek a "former" spokesperson of Hamas to comment "objectively" on matters relating to Hamas. What is funny is that they self-congratulate and unwittingly admit that what they do is all about PR, of course. "“Angels in blue and white,” we call ourselves, and this bit of self-indulgence brings tears of emotion to our eyes every time. “Thank you,” we whisper to us and kiss our hand, “thank you for existing.” But will anyone remember? Will anyone chalk up points for our side? Where are you now, Mr. Goldstone? Don’t we deserve to have most of the items in your report erased?" Yes, o brilliant Israeli commentator. Israel should be forgiven for its war crimes because it sent doctors with bandages into Haiti? Lebanon sent aid to Haiti, for potato's sake. (thanks Nardine)