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In reply to the discussion: Paul Krugman: ‘Israeli government policies are a form of national suicide’ [View all]Jefferson23
(30,099 posts)9. What reason would Krugman have to defend Beinart..if it is so obvious to you that
Peter is a deliberate liar, why would that fact escape a brilliant man like Krugman..in your estimation?
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Jefferson23
Apr 2012
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It is interesting that he said this is one reason he does not speak about the subject much at all.
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#7
Greenwald won't back down regardless and although he is Jewish, he does not carry the weight
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#55
What reason would Krugman have to defend Beinart..if it is so obvious to you that
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#9
You believe Krugman is lying on behalf of the deliberate liar Beinart and that
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#11
I'm delfecting? LOL This thread is about Paul Krugman's endorsement of the book
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#14
I asked you why do you believe Krugman would support the deliberate liar Beinart, your words.
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#17
Before I answer, realize that you very rarely directly address questions to you...
shira
Apr 2012
#18
Address what lies? YOU believe they're lies, I believe they hold an opinion worth
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#20
An opinion that conveniently leaves out facts in order to criticize unfairly is propaganda.
shira
Apr 2012
#30
They're lies to you and as I have said, the lack of support Israeli policies
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#37
The difference b/w us is that I have no problem defending my views & answering questions
shira
Apr 2012
#59
Is it your claim that Beinart has not received criticism for his political views on Israel? The
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#19
Then you don't know what "tantamount to" means, as he has used it. As for the remainder of your post
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#35
No, you don't know what it means. Tantamount to antisemitism means equivalent to...
shira
Apr 2012
#36
You're something else, you know that? Of course it applies, and could you at least
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#38
lol, no, oberliner, their job is merely becoming increasingly more difficult via individuals
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#54
Or that they're becoming somewhat more impotent in the face of "facts on the ground".
Crunchy Frog
Apr 2012
#58
While Beinart COULD be deliberately lying, Martin Sherman's words cannot be taken as evidence for
LeftishBrit
Apr 2012
#33
Yes, some people who claim to be leftists have hard-right views, or support those who do
LeftishBrit
Apr 2012
#53
I know, lol. You may find this amusing too, the last paragraph in particular.
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#16
A powerful piece and quite thoughtful. I imagine he was motivated in part, by the nightmare tactics
Jefferson23
Apr 2012
#47