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In reply to the discussion: The fallacy of the 'pinkwashing' argument [View all]shaayecanaan
(6,068 posts)20. The post above mine claimed, essentially, that Palestinian nationalism amounted to racism
which is quite ironic given the moral outrage that hasbarados summon whenever the "Zionism is racism" UN resolution is raised. But I have learned that hypocrisy is like mothers' milk for some around here.
My best friend in middle school was a Cherokee Indian and he knew what it was like to be oppressed. He was a staunch supporter of Israel.
My best friend in middle school was an Apache Indian who stood seven feet tall and could operate heavy farm machinery remotely using telekinesis. He told me that your best friend was a poser who talked out of his arse.
And yes there are Republicans who support Israel but there are also tons on the far right like Pat Buchanan or David Duke who support "palestine".
Gosh, that line sounds familiar, in fact that precise sentence is invoked on an almost weekly basis by a regular poster here.
Even Republicans don't want to bring back slavery or take away women's sufferage while the extreme right does which is probably why they get along so well with the "palestinians".
Amazing, that same sentence is a regular missive from that very same poster. Maybe you are long lost twins.
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Palestinian nationalism is no more justifiable than white or "European" nationalism.
EgaLitE
Apr 2012
#6
white nationalism has been around a lot longer than any "civil rights movement"...
pelsar
Apr 2012
#10
Actually, the Palestinians tend to be more popular with people of colour...
shaayecanaan
Apr 2012
#14
The post above mine claimed, essentially, that Palestinian nationalism amounted to racism
shaayecanaan
Apr 2012
#20
So anyone who criticizes Israe's policy toward Palestinians is really just an "anti-semite"?
whathehell
Apr 2012
#22
That loud/vocal minority of "progressives" is tolerated way to much by the majority. n/t
shira
Apr 2012
#31
Ken, do you think Israel is trying to "cover its crimes related to occupation"? n/t
shira
Apr 2012
#27
And anyone who claims to just be against "zionism" is OBVIOUSLY an anti-semite!
whathehell
Apr 2012
#21
More Zionist hijinks. Obvious attempt at "Snow-washing" to cover for Ziocrimes against humanity
shira
Apr 2012
#35
LOL @ Haaretz: "Michael Oren pinkwashes the truth about Israel and gay Palestinians"
shira
May 2012
#36