Paineful Common Sense!

They are in the left column, but here they are again:

Palestine Facts – Incredible site.  Detailed facts in FAQ form.  Unbiased yet realistic.  The authors’ opinions don’t affect his/her choice of events.  It’s all there

and

 Palestine Media Watch – Haven’t had much time to browse around, but I hear its worth a lengthy look.

My time to shuffle through current events on the Reuters website has diminshed greatly since summer break has ended. Will see what I can do as far as a resurrection is concerned. For now, if you notice there is a link on the web to a site called XvooM.
It’s an Israeli P2P site and if you know how to use eMule, a great way to get Israeli music. Hope you know how to read hebrew

I hope everyone has had an enjoyable Channuka, or Christmas for you goyim.
I would like to bring to light a discussion with my girlfriend from my last night. She boldly claimed that there is something different about “us” (Jews). Something special. While many people believe this to be stuck up, conceded, narcissistic, whatever you think; they must dig deeper. Consider this: any culture we have been placed in, we have excelled, and been hunted as a result. How many places in the world have we entered, succeeded, and been persecuted as a result? It’s nearly countless. All I wish to point out is that there is undoubtedly something unique about us. The fact is undeniable and it needs to be embraced, not denied nor boasted.
Much love people.
Am Yisrael Chai!

I’ve taken part in the debate several times, yet my opinions continue to be taken to the extremes– allow me to explain them more thoroughly.

Not all Jews need to make an ‘aliya’ (immigrate) to Israel.  In fact, maintaining strong communities globally is vital to our/Israel’s existence.  We need this abundance and the representation that accompanies it.  We are, however, beginning to disperse.

Factors such as intermarriage, lack of interest, little awareness, and sparse (if any) recognition in the public school system are all contributing to the weakening of the Jewish body.  This leads me to my next issue- “never again”.

People use this term far too sparingly.  Why is everyone so convinced that something comprable to the holocaust would never happen again?  These same people claiming “it would never happen again its just not possible” are the same ones speaking of a third world war.  Imagine: WW3- Israel is destroyed along with the few countries that support it (save America).  The possibilities just became FAR more realistic wouldn’t you say so?  This is why we must stay strong– if not in Israel than wherever we are.  It can happen again.  Nobody believed it in the 1940’s because it seemed far too brutal to be true… what has changed 60-some years later?  We have the state of Israel… but without it… where are we?  What do we really have?  Can we truly rely on America…. forever?

What does Benjamin Netanyahu (of the conservative Likud party) have to say about diaspora Jewry?  Click here to find out!

Enough of all these videos/pictures depicting Muslim casualties of IDF attacks. Showing videos of victims is a terrible political strategy, but here’s something for the record… to show it goes both ways… I can do the same thing all these anti-IDF individuals do. Enjoy.

The Israeli newspaper “Ha’aretz” reported today that Israel is in talks with Hamas, bartering POW’s.  The paper reports:

“The deal involves Hamas’ release of Shalit in exchange for Israel’s release of about 1,000 Palestinians held in Israeli jails, according to a senior Egyptian source quoted by the newspaper, Okaz.”

This is ridiculous.  Not only is it ridiculous, but it clearly shows the extent of the global bias against Israel.  How is it that Israel is expected to release THOUSANDS of Palestinians [who, let's not forget, are imprisoned for a reason] in exchange for one IDF soldier.  It seems as though Israel is planning on accepting the deal [somewhat to my disdain], but what would happen if they took a different course of action?

What if Israel did what nearly any/every major country would do- retaliate and attempt to rescue the POW by force?  95% of the world would condemn Israel; deem them oppressive and trigger-happy.  Why does Israel recieve such treatment from the international community?

Here’s why: it’s a number game.  Muslims are the most abundant people on the face of the earth.  This leads me to two possible conclusions: 1, They have no choice but to find them some living space before they bring themselves into other countries or 2, Backing the largest number of people in the world can be beneficial.  It’s not about humanity [and enough shit-talking the United States, they are more humane than any Muslim nation], its all politics.  How sympathetic is a country who will endlessly condemn Israel for “oppressing” Palestinians yet they won’t invite them into their own country.  In fact, they turn them down when they request entry.  This is bullshit, stop pretending to be sympathetic.

Give me ONE example of how this deal is fair!

TO BE CONTINUED