Netanyahu's xenophobia: Bad in America, bad in Israel

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

http://972mag.com/netanyahu-a-xenophobe-in-america-too/99296/

Of all the reasons Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu puts forth for why Israel needs a “Jewish nation-state” law, the most bizarre one is this: “There are those – including those who deny our national rights – who would like to establish autonomy in the Galilee and the Negev.”

Yeah, and there are those who would like to colonize Mars, and they will probably get there long before anybody establishes Arab autonomy in the Galilee and Negev.

This is another of Netanyahu’s endless supply of Arab scarecrows: we have to pass this cockamamie nation-state law or the Arabs are going to take over the Galilee and Negev.

No surprises here; he’s built his career on scaring Jews about Arabs. But Netanyahu has a well-known parallel career as a pitchman to Americans, Christians as well as Jews, for the cause of Israeli Jewish chauvinism – and to get them on his side, he has been known to wave around a different ethnic scarecrow: a Mexican one.

Interesting article. Read on, and Happy Thanksgiving to all.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

1. More overt racsim from PM Bibi

When asked for a historical overview of Middle East turmoil, Netanyahu mentioned how Jews migrated back to the Holy Land in the early years of the 20th century, set up farms and businesses and turned a desert into a desirable destination. So desirable that soon there were hordes of Palestinians trying to get in and enjoy the fruits of Israel labor. Then, Netanyahu turned to the crowd and offered this bit of sarcasm: “Now, you here in Texas wouldn’t know anything about this phenomenon.” …

Asked about why Israel is reluctant to allow Palestinians living in refugee camps to enter into Israeli society, Netanyahu mentioned security concerns but also said that a mass migration would “flood” Israel. “You know about this,” he said. “This is the reason you have an INS.”

[oberliner]

2. Larry Derfner

Lord help us all. His behavior with the Greta Berlin nonsense was shameful and spoke to his lack of journalistic integrity.

972mag should consider not publishing this jackass.

[King_David]

3. I'm surprised anyone takes Larry Derfner seriously

Especially since 972Mag aspires to be.

[Scootaloo]

4. So you and Dave fully support xenophobia, then?

Big backers of the Netanyahu government, and the new "Jewish State" bill?

[oberliner]

5. I support calling out Larry Derfner

And urging others to do the same.

With respect to the Netanyahu-endorsed bill, I have registered my opinion in reply to threads whose OP's are not written by Larry Derfner or other similarly ridiculous people.

For instance:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=88715

[Scootaloo]

6. So you disagree when it's Derfner, and agree when it's someone else.

Sort of like how republicans will oppose their own ideas when a Democrat voices them. Gotcha.

[oberliner]

13. No - I just don't think Derfner should be taken seriously

Regardless of whether I agree with him on something or not.

[azurnoir]

7. so who says it is more important than what is said?

curious you and Derfner seem to agree on issue and yet........

[King_David]

8. Quick and fast with accusations as usual,

Where'd it say I support it except in your post... As usual.

[Scootaloo]

9. I was asking whether you do

I suppose you're with Oberliner though - you oppose it, until someone you dislike also opposes it.

[King_David]

10. Many posts ago I adressed it

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=88412

[Scootaloo]

11. Was wondering if Derfner changed your opinion

Kind of looked like it there

[King_David]

12. Mine was a comment on Derfner

He's not somebody that anyone should be taking seriously on any topic at all.