naomiglover

Thanks for your honesty.

You can keep making this point over and over, but it won't change the fact that no one except for Israel recognizes the annexation of East Jerusalem. This is because international law doesn't recognize it. No one including Canada and United States recognize and accept it.

The flotilla aid ships accomplished what western governments couldn't. Maybe. We'll see how long Israel will drag its feet. The aim of the new policy is to permit "civilian products for the civilian population", Mark Regev, Netanyahu's spokesman, said. It will include: • A list of prohibited items to be limited to weapons and material - including "dual-use items" - that could be used in manufacturing arms. All other civilian items will be allowed to enter Gaza. • Building materials for the Palestinian Authority and UN-approved projects to be allowed in. • Capacity at crossing points to be increased to allow easier access. • The policy on the movement of people in and out of Gaza to be "streamlined". No timetable was issued for the publication of the list of banned items. The crucial issue of whether commercial goods will be allowed to cross into Gaza to allow the recovery of its crippled economy was not explicitly addressed in the statements. Decisions are still pending, according to an Israeli official. Blair's office insisted that the intention was "to get the private sector going". Aid agencies have cautioned that concrete implementation of any relaxation of the siege could be hampered by Israeli foot-dragging. "The siege must be ended, not just eased," said UN spokesman Chris Gunness. "Otherwise Israel continues to be in breach of international law." Link

You are a dishonest person, Bob.

We don't support either of the parties involved in Kyrgyzstan and we don't turn our backs to international law. Unfortunately, we blatantly support one side in the middle east conflict, despite their numerous violations of human rights. I'm not sure why jbg is complaining about people wanting everyone to follow human rights laws. I'm not sure why he wants people to stop criticizing Israel because there are other terrible things happening around the world. What a stupid argument.

You are painting a black and white picture. It really is okay to criticize all sides. For example; It's wrong to do suicide bombings and shoot rockets into civilian population AND it's also wrong to kill civilians and take away people's human rights in many number of ways, especially when it violates international law. You see how that works? The problem here is that there is NO ONE here justifying Hamas' violations of international law so there isn't much discussion about it. Whereas the support and justification for Israel's many violations is countless here. 1 minute of footage was enough for you to come to a conclusion? You don't wonder what happened before? What happened after? Okay. At least you are acknowledging that Israel is violating international law. That is your opinion. I wonder how many around the world feel the same way you do. That was quite the dramatic ending. Why do you find sympathy for IDF soldiers who wear tshirts that say: shoot '1 pregnant woman, kill 2 terrorists'? Why do you find sympathy for those who rejoiced when Israel bombed a UN school killed dozens of children? When I see people like you who try to trivialize the death of innocent people, it makes me want to speak out even more.

BBC World Service poll of 28,000 people across 27 countries. People were asked to rate 12 countries – Britain, Canada, China, France, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, North Korea, Russia, the USA, Venezuela – and the European Union, as having a positive or negative influence. The poll was conducted for the BBC World Service by the international polling firm GlobeScan together with the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) at the University of Maryland. GlobeScan coordinated the fieldwork between November 2006 and January 2007. Each country’s rating is based on half-samples. In 10 of the 27 countries, the sample was limited to major urban areas. Given that country ratings were given by half-samples, the margin of error per country ranges from +/-3.1 to 4.9 percent. For more details, please see the Methodology section or visit www.globescan.com or www.worldpublicopinion.org. Link

The subjects may involve Israel, but they're all different. It just happens that in the past year or so: - Israel has Attacked Gaza and left many dead and thousands more in a desperate situation - Goldstone Report and other reports have come out and Israel has tried tarnish them - Israel has attacked a humanitarian ship and killed people - The Israeli/Jewish lobby has tried to tarnish a champion of humanitarian law, Libby Davies These are just to name of a few. The biggest reasons why I am concerned about the region is that our government, who is supposed to represent us supports Israel's actions. Whereas, they wouldn't be doing that if another nation was so blatantly violating the law and stomping all over people's human rights. Also, as someone with a Jewish background, I feel that I should stand up and point to this sick ideology (Zionism) and remind people that this is not a Jewish problem. Those who try to justify Israel's actions (such as yourself) will go to any length to do so. There are many of you here who try to silence criticism of Israel. Just like there are some in our government who try to do the same thing. If you think I'm posting too much about the country that you unconditionally support, then don't respond to the threads. It's very simple.

Bob is right that originally Zionist movement was brought forward to create a homeland for the Jews to escape persecution in Europe. Argentina was heavily considered before Palestine was picked. In the early 1900's, the population of Palestine, even after the first wave of migrants from Russia, was less than 10% Jewish. Then the following waves immigrated to the region. However, now, many Zionists use the Jewish history (biblical) in the region as their justification to push Palestinians out and claim ownership to the land.

You have already made your point. You are a political prostitute.

Okay. Thank you for coming out.

No really. Am I crazy for criticizing Israel? For speaking out against censoring criticism of Israel? For speaking about the influence of the Israeli lobby in Canada? Are those crazy topics to discuss?

I never backtrack unless I have made a mistake. You still have not shown what the exact percentage is to try to dispute the 'half' comment made in the article. To me, it doesn't matter if it's 40%, 50% or 60%. It is still a very LARGE share of the Canadian media that was owned for a significant period of time by a self-described zionist who was part of the Israeli lobby in Canada. Keep screaming conspiracy like it makes sense.

How am I crazy?

What issues? Are you going to continue trolling?

Iran has been listed second to Israel with the second most negative view by the world.

That's quite odd. We could be related. So what do you think of the 56% Canadians who have a negative view of Israel?

Who says Izzy Asper, an openly advocate of Israel and part of an Israeli lobby owned a major share of Canadian media? It's all a conspiracy! Forget about facts, let us just scream conspiracy until the uncomfortable truth is drowned!

I have to make a correction and change my numbers a bit: From 2002: In 2000, CanWest bought up the Hollinger and Southam newspaper holdings from conservative media mogul Conrad Black (who was profiled in Extra!, 11-12/96). In 2001, it acquired majority control of Black’s National Post, a Toronto-based Canada-wide daily. In addition to the National Post, CanWest now [many of them have been sold now due to debt] owns 14 large city dailies, 120 smaller dailies and weeklies, and the Global TV network, Canada’s second-largest private broadcaster. This is all a conspiracy!

Don't be so hard on yourself. Maybe instead of trying to fight against facts, you should make jub jub jokes like Jack Weber.

I have a suspicion that you are not part of the 56% anti-semite Canadians.

There was a ceasefire and Hamas was abiding by the ceasefire until Israel broke it. So the answer to your misinformation is, no. Even Mark Regev ended up admitting that Hamas was not firing rockets, until Israel broke the ceasefire and killed its members. Why can't you?

Why? Because.. In this International BBC Poll: 27% of Canadians have a positive view of Israel, while 56% have a negative. This a big contrast to the United States where, 41% have a positive view of Israel and 33% a negative view. Israel is viewed quite negatively in the world, possibly because the poll was conducted less than six months following the Israel/Hezbollah war in Lebanon. On average, 56 percent have a mainly negative view of the country, and just 17 percent have a positive view, the least positive rating for any country evaluated. In 23 countries the most common view was negative, with only two leaning towards a positive view and two divided.

I guess I am as honest as I am smart. Thanks Dancer!

Did you miss the part that it said "owned"? Of course you did. Published on Friday, Jan. 08, 2010 CanWest Global Communications Corp. (CGS-X0.060.0059.09%) is putting its national newspaper chain up for sale in a deal that will fetch at least a billion dollars, but runs against the wishes of its chief executive officer Leonard Asper. The newspaper division, called CanWest LP, includes 10 metropolitan dailies such as the Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald, Ottawa Citizen and Montreal Gazette, along with 35 community and weekly papers. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/canwest-newspapers-go-on-block-despite-ceo-aspers-objections/article1424971/