On our Zoom call this Friday we’ll talk about the World Cup and what it can teach us about views in the Arab world (and beyond) about Israel, the Palestinian struggle, and the Abraham Accords. The call will be at a special time: 1:30 PM EST (not the usual Noon). There will be no Zoom calls on December 23 or 30.
That whites are discriminated against is not a new phenomenon. Growing up in the 1980s I frequently heard the saying “the blacks get everything”. Ignorance of history and victimization is the fuel that powers white conservatives.
Yes the Republicans are very good at repeating their mantras until they become the “truth”. I have often wished for the Democrats (Ds) to find a way to get Karl Rove to leave the Republicans and join the Ds. Alas, the Ds have no equivalent BS machine—they invariably speak with many tongues.
Pardon my saying so but the Ds PR machine is almost as inept as Israel’s Hasbara. Of course, there is a reason why Hasbara does not work. The word means explanation not PR. And there is a difference between explaining your position and BS.
On another note, from your “things to read” listing (MSNBC). Palestine was indeed barren before the Zionists came. In fact, it was mostly barren even afterwards. There are countless descriptions from 19th century visitors describing Palestine as a pitiful barren place—Jews, Christians even Arabs saw this and wrote about it. To suggest that Palestine was anything but that or that it was verdant, and the land of milk and honey until the Jews came and took it away or worse destroyed this idyllic world, is to once again continue the false narrative that everything or most everything was peaches and cream prior to the arrival of the Zionists. It’s just not true.
So, Peter, the US gets no praise for ending slavery, giving minorities equal rights, eliminating discrimination in housing and education, PROMOTING inequality that favors minorities in education and hiring. Brittney Griner will come through this with a new appreciation of US values; she has already said so after being imprisoned unjustly in Russia. And let me ask you .... are there any white people on the planet today who live in shacks without running water ? No - because white people throughout history have been leaders in innovation. Western countries show their concern for poor countrie by giving millions in aid, medicine and medicine. THIS is the conservative position. You need to stop slandering Republicans. When they answer opinion polls they look into their hearts and conservative communities. That's why they see less discrimination. Democrats know their friends are racist. That's why they see so much discrimination.
As for the so called "Palestinians" the only reason they have any support is because of the fake history people like you peddle. Your base is uninformed and ignorant. Enough time wasted on you.
Netanyahu’s comments to Peterson should not be the least bit surprising. After all, this is the same Netanyahu who once said that Hitler didn’t want to exterminate the Jews until Hajj Amin Al-Husayni convinced him to do so. Bibi long ago secured his place near the top of the Racist Zionist Propaganda greatest hits chart. He is a Jimmy Page-like legend of the genre.
What is a bit more surprising -or maybe not- is that his politics are now regarded as just right-wing, and in no way “beyond the pale”, as it were. The likes of Thomas Friedman still talk about a two-state solution, while Israel keeps moving inexorably further and further to right, and Netanyahu spits out the word “Palestinians” with such utter contempt, and continues to be feted around Western capitals. This should leave no one in doubt that Palestinian rights are off the agenda, and that the the developed world is fully submissive to Israel’s plan to drive Arabs completely out of historic Palestine , except for a few tiny Gaza-like prisons. The hope then is that life there will become so intolerable, that anywhere else will seem like heaven on earth.
TCarson is a wrecker in the service of Rupert Murdoch, a billionaire who would rather destroy the country than share his wealth. People like these never thought of compensating the displaced Palestinians (did they ever compensate Native Americans?)
Two new national laws must be made immediately: 1. Clerics(all religions) barred from the positions of Senator, Representative, State/Territory Governor & POTUS; 2. All American citizens who choose to run for the position of State/Territory Governor or POTUS must have actual political experience
But how to end discrimination when even many anti-racists support brutal and discriminatory immigration laws and decisions about migration as from South America?
Much of the authoritarian media (there is also libertarian conservative media) is embracing racism, nationalism and culturalism since such behaviours are about that certain groups as white Americans should have special privileges, have feelings of superiority and discriminate others.
The entire rationale behind "Do not negotiate with terrorists" is that if you give in once you establish a precedent that rewards the worst behavior. Next time the Russians want something why shouldn't they kidnap some random American and prosecute them on trumped up charges with the eventual goal of a prisoner swap?
very true
That whites are discriminated against is not a new phenomenon. Growing up in the 1980s I frequently heard the saying “the blacks get everything”. Ignorance of history and victimization is the fuel that powers white conservatives.
Professor Beinart,
Yes the Republicans are very good at repeating their mantras until they become the “truth”. I have often wished for the Democrats (Ds) to find a way to get Karl Rove to leave the Republicans and join the Ds. Alas, the Ds have no equivalent BS machine—they invariably speak with many tongues.
Pardon my saying so but the Ds PR machine is almost as inept as Israel’s Hasbara. Of course, there is a reason why Hasbara does not work. The word means explanation not PR. And there is a difference between explaining your position and BS.
On another note, from your “things to read” listing (MSNBC). Palestine was indeed barren before the Zionists came. In fact, it was mostly barren even afterwards. There are countless descriptions from 19th century visitors describing Palestine as a pitiful barren place—Jews, Christians even Arabs saw this and wrote about it. To suggest that Palestine was anything but that or that it was verdant, and the land of milk and honey until the Jews came and took it away or worse destroyed this idyllic world, is to once again continue the false narrative that everything or most everything was peaches and cream prior to the arrival of the Zionists. It’s just not true.
So, Peter, the US gets no praise for ending slavery, giving minorities equal rights, eliminating discrimination in housing and education, PROMOTING inequality that favors minorities in education and hiring. Brittney Griner will come through this with a new appreciation of US values; she has already said so after being imprisoned unjustly in Russia. And let me ask you .... are there any white people on the planet today who live in shacks without running water ? No - because white people throughout history have been leaders in innovation. Western countries show their concern for poor countrie by giving millions in aid, medicine and medicine. THIS is the conservative position. You need to stop slandering Republicans. When they answer opinion polls they look into their hearts and conservative communities. That's why they see less discrimination. Democrats know their friends are racist. That's why they see so much discrimination.
As for the so called "Palestinians" the only reason they have any support is because of the fake history people like you peddle. Your base is uninformed and ignorant. Enough time wasted on you.
Netanyahu’s comments to Peterson should not be the least bit surprising. After all, this is the same Netanyahu who once said that Hitler didn’t want to exterminate the Jews until Hajj Amin Al-Husayni convinced him to do so. Bibi long ago secured his place near the top of the Racist Zionist Propaganda greatest hits chart. He is a Jimmy Page-like legend of the genre.
What is a bit more surprising -or maybe not- is that his politics are now regarded as just right-wing, and in no way “beyond the pale”, as it were. The likes of Thomas Friedman still talk about a two-state solution, while Israel keeps moving inexorably further and further to right, and Netanyahu spits out the word “Palestinians” with such utter contempt, and continues to be feted around Western capitals. This should leave no one in doubt that Palestinian rights are off the agenda, and that the the developed world is fully submissive to Israel’s plan to drive Arabs completely out of historic Palestine , except for a few tiny Gaza-like prisons. The hope then is that life there will become so intolerable, that anywhere else will seem like heaven on earth.
TCarson is a wrecker in the service of Rupert Murdoch, a billionaire who would rather destroy the country than share his wealth. People like these never thought of compensating the displaced Palestinians (did they ever compensate Native Americans?)
To this day I've never been contacted by the Pew Research Center to take part in their studies
Two new national laws must be made immediately: 1. Clerics(all religions) barred from the positions of Senator, Representative, State/Territory Governor & POTUS; 2. All American citizens who choose to run for the position of State/Territory Governor or POTUS must have actual political experience
Not all Hispanics/Latinos are non-White
The correct/actual terms are "anti-Jewish" & "anti-Jew". "Anti-Semitism", "Anti-Semitic" and "Anti-Semite" are antiquated Terms.
But how to end discrimination when even many anti-racists support brutal and discriminatory immigration laws and decisions about migration as from South America?
Well, the American Revolution was a mixture of ideas. Classical liberalism, democracy and individualism but also racism, slavery and brutality.
Much of the authoritarian media (there is also libertarian conservative media) is embracing racism, nationalism and culturalism since such behaviours are about that certain groups as white Americans should have special privileges, have feelings of superiority and discriminate others.
Tucker Carlsson is one of the primary examples of right-wing collectivism and nativism
The entire rationale behind "Do not negotiate with terrorists" is that if you give in once you establish a precedent that rewards the worst behavior. Next time the Russians want something why shouldn't they kidnap some random American and prosecute them on trumped up charges with the eventual goal of a prisoner swap?
Complacency