Israel/Palestine

Jefferson23

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9. What reason would Krugman have to defend Beinart..if it is so obvious to you that

Reply to shira (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 01:51 PM

Apr 2012

Peter is a deliberate liar, why would that fact escape a brilliant man like Krugman..in your estimation?

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Paul Krugman: ‘Israeli government policies are a form of national suicide’ [View all] Jefferson23 Apr 2012 OP

The Crisis of Zionism: Six Questions for Peter Beinart by Scott Horton Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #1

Thank you Paul for being honest about the realities of the present decision MindMover Apr 2012 #2

But... But... But... God gave us this land! longship Apr 2012 #3

Paul Krugman: “Israel’s Economy is One of the Happy Stories” oberliner Apr 2012 #4

Oh boy. Now we get to hear all about how Paul Krugman is an anti-semite. Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #5

The pre-emptive "now they will call him an anti-semite" strike oberliner Apr 2012 #6

Well, it definitely happens on DU. Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #23

Well I think we can agree that there is some overlap oberliner Apr 2012 #27

Yes, I definitely think there is some overlap, Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #49

It is interesting that he said this is one reason he does not speak about the subject much at all. Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #7

You should have seen some of the incredible attacks on Glenn Greenwald Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #24

Greenwald won't back down regardless and although he is Jewish, he does not carry the weight Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #55

Yes, I agree about Greenwald not being as influential as Krugman Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #57

I'm disappointed with Krugman. He defends deliberate liars like Peter Beinart.... shira Apr 2012 #8

What reason would Krugman have to defend Beinart..if it is so obvious to you that Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #9

Exactly. Why lie deliberately? And why defend such lies? Good question... shira Apr 2012 #10

You believe Krugman is lying on behalf of the deliberate liar Beinart and that Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #11

First, you need to recognize lies for what they are.... shira Apr 2012 #13

I'm delfecting? LOL This thread is about Paul Krugman's endorsement of the book Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #14

Then let's go right to the article. Krugman writes WRT criticizing Israel... shira Apr 2012 #15

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

So lies by omission are not lies in your opinion, right? shira Apr 2012 #39

No, you forget it, and go play your silly game alone. n/t Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #43

Once again we see that when you can't defend your argument, the debate is over. shira Apr 2012 #46

The deep irony of your post is appreciated, at least by me. n/t Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #50

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

I claim no one credible has said Beinart is antisemitic, as Krugman inferred... shira Apr 2012 #31

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

So give me an example. Who has virtually called Beinart an anti-Semite... shira Apr 2012 #40

Tom Friedman, Joe Klein, Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #51

Also getting harder to claim that "The Lobby" silences criticism of Israel oberliner Apr 2012 #52

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

So what if he's rightwing? He is, but that has zero to do with the facts.... shira Apr 2012 #34

Yes, some people who claim to be leftists have hard-right views, or support those who do LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #53

By that reasoning, Mondoweiss should rate even worse than Sherman... shira Apr 2012 #56

Thank you for reminding me Crunchy Frog Apr 2012 #25

Anyone who enjoys smearing and libeling Israel will enjoy his book. n/t shira Apr 2012 #32

Israels economic preformance and its diplomatic military policy preformances azurnoir Apr 2012 #12

I know, lol. You may find this amusing too, the last paragraph in particular. Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #16

Very true oberliner Apr 2012 #21

Sadly, I believe that is highly unlikely to occur from within Bibi. n/t Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #22

What will new elections bring? oberliner Apr 2012 #26

I am hopeful the Palestinians will push their message through loud enough Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #42

Netanyahu's ears seem more tuned to notes sung by his coalition azurnoir Apr 2012 #45

I think he has specially designed headphones or something. Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #48

Well, I've been making a similar argument here for ten years or so. bemildred Apr 2012 #28

I enjoy your posts. Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #41

One in a long line of Cassandras, him & me both. bemildred Apr 2012 #44

A powerful piece and quite thoughtful. I imagine he was motivated in part, by the nightmare tactics Jefferson23 Apr 2012 #47

The ‘bravery’ of Beinart, and Krugman oberliner Apr 2012 #29