Hat-tip of the week to Amshinover. I wonder if PA TV is broadcasting this here yet.
Without further ado, prepare yourself for the show.
(Update: Link Fixed - thanks JoeCool)
Good night from the Muqata
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Topic Handoff from JoeSettler - Israeli poll: 74% say: Arab violence will only increase
picture hat-tip to Tovya- Israelis are die-hard dreamers. Peace will come one day...really...if we keep wishing, giving land to them...giving money to them...there will be peace, right?
- Israelis are masochists. Hit me again! Let me turn the other cheek...WHAM. Was that another Qassam rocket? Its not like they are falling in Gush Dan...and the shootings are only in the occupied territories (let the settlers get what they deserve).
- Israelis are tired, will give away everything, and will cling to any hope that things will get better, even though they know its a farce.
- Israelis aren't stupid, but the leadership is...and there's no real electoral alternative. Kach was a real alternative in the 80's, till the Likud, Techiya and Labor got rid of them. How's that for democracy -- outlaw your political opponents in the name of democracy.
- Deep-down, many Israelis don't believe we are entitled to live here in biblical Israel, and the Palestinians have lived here for thousands of years...so they deserve everything.
- Maybe someone from the right just kept voting on the Haaretz site? (cookies disabled)
Handoff to Ze'ev.
Monday, November 07, 2005
On Organ Donations, Arabs and Co-Existance
Concerning an email I received from one of my left-wing friends, and the posting on Orthomom's site today about the Palestinian Arab family that donated their child's organs for transplant "as a sign of peace" after being shot by the IDF, in a case of being mistakenly identified as a terrorist in Jenin, due to the fake plastic rifle he was brandishing.
Orthomom correctly identifies this story as a beautiful one, though I didn't get choked up when reading it. Honestly, I was very surprised by it, and I wonder what their Arab neighbor's have to say about their decision.
However, its an individual story, by a unique family. I'm not writing this to say there's no chance for any peaceful coexistence with Arabs in Eretz Yisrael, but the past 5 years have been a real eye-opener about what depths the Arabs will go through to hurt us. Going back more than 10 years before Oslo, everything was different, and there was actual Arab/Jewish co-existence. Jews could safely enter Arab neighborhoods and cities without fear of a lynch or massacre. Arab businesses freely sold and exchanged good with Jews...including settlers. There was the Arab video-lending store in Beit Lechem which served Gush Etzion. There was the Mitsubishi garage in Kalkilya which serviced cars from the Kfar Saba area. I remember driving through Ramalla, Jenin, Tulkarem, Shechem, Kalkilya, Chevron...in relative safety...even walking along the beach from Neve Dekalim to Rafiach.
The original sin which ruined everything was the importation, training and arming of 40,000 Palestinian terrorists and their leader Yasir Arafat. Under Rabin and Peres, the Oslo accords brought more tragedy from terrorism to the State of Israel than any other 10 year period in the history of the State. Oslo ruined it for the Palestinians as well, who had it much better before the corrupt and murderous Palestinian Authority ever appeared.
Scrambling to find a band-aid solution, the "Disengagement" appeared. Its clear by now that this has only weakened Israel, as the rockets keep coming over, and the terrorists appetite has only grown, and Israel has no real response available.
As an MDA medic, I have been to all sorts of medical emergencies on the roads. What kills me is that Palestinians can throw rocks at ambulances, even as they go to help Palestinian traffic accident victims. Those are not isolated incidents, but the norm. Palestinians have even used their ambulances for transporting terrorists, guns, bombs, and homicide bombers.
So what do I think of the Organ Donor from Jenin? Good for them. Unfortunately, I won't think about it too much till I hear of these incidents occurring more than once in 5 years. In the meantime, I need to watch out for rocks.
Orthomom correctly identifies this story as a beautiful one, though I didn't get choked up when reading it. Honestly, I was very surprised by it, and I wonder what their Arab neighbor's have to say about their decision.
However, its an individual story, by a unique family. I'm not writing this to say there's no chance for any peaceful coexistence with Arabs in Eretz Yisrael, but the past 5 years have been a real eye-opener about what depths the Arabs will go through to hurt us. Going back more than 10 years before Oslo, everything was different, and there was actual Arab/Jewish co-existence. Jews could safely enter Arab neighborhoods and cities without fear of a lynch or massacre. Arab businesses freely sold and exchanged good with Jews...including settlers. There was the Arab video-lending store in Beit Lechem which served Gush Etzion. There was the Mitsubishi garage in Kalkilya which serviced cars from the Kfar Saba area. I remember driving through Ramalla, Jenin, Tulkarem, Shechem, Kalkilya, Chevron...in relative safety...even walking along the beach from Neve Dekalim to Rafiach.
The original sin which ruined everything was the importation, training and arming of 40,000 Palestinian terrorists and their leader Yasir Arafat. Under Rabin and Peres, the Oslo accords brought more tragedy from terrorism to the State of Israel than any other 10 year period in the history of the State. Oslo ruined it for the Palestinians as well, who had it much better before the corrupt and murderous Palestinian Authority ever appeared.
Scrambling to find a band-aid solution, the "Disengagement" appeared. Its clear by now that this has only weakened Israel, as the rockets keep coming over, and the terrorists appetite has only grown, and Israel has no real response available.
As an MDA medic, I have been to all sorts of medical emergencies on the roads. What kills me is that Palestinians can throw rocks at ambulances, even as they go to help Palestinian traffic accident victims. Those are not isolated incidents, but the norm. Palestinians have even used their ambulances for transporting terrorists, guns, bombs, and homicide bombers.
So what do I think of the Organ Donor from Jenin? Good for them. Unfortunately, I won't think about it too much till I hear of these incidents occurring more than once in 5 years. In the meantime, I need to watch out for rocks.
Euro-Jihad: Gaza Today, Tomorrow Marseille
Arab apologists are trying their best to camouflaged any linkage between Islam and the intifada rioting going on in France, yet the Arab Press itself isn't denying anything. What's most damning is that France, which does everything in its power to criticize Israel for its behavior towards the Palestinians (any behavior!), has a long history of poor treatment of its Moslem citizens.
"France, the country that stands for freedom, equality and fraternity, has failed to protect the Arabs and provide them with jobs that helped integrate earlier immigrants.
"This is the paradox of integration faced with the promises the republic failed to keep," said criminologist Alain Bauer."
"France, the country that stands for freedom, equality and fraternity, has failed to protect the Arabs and provide them with jobs that helped integrate earlier immigrants.
"This is the paradox of integration faced with the promises the republic failed to keep," said criminologist Alain Bauer."
The rioting has started taking lives, and I'm curious how France will react. Regardless of what their reaction will be, you can be sure they will be blaming Israel the next chance they get.
Five cars were torched yesterday in Germany. I guess my prediction of the spread to Germany happened sooner than Germany. The true litmus test of whether this is a EuroJihad or not, will be if the intifada spreads to other countries. If it spreads, then there's something bigger and badder in the picture. If not, then the French are Eurosnobs who treat everyone equally poorly.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Vive La Intifada à Paris - "That's Hot!"
First off, Kudos to JoeSettler, probably the first to blog about the France uprising. Between him and Israel Perspectives, they had an impressive start.
Amid the worsening Arab intifada in France, French Police have found a gasoline bomb-making factory in a rundown building in Evry, a southern Paris suburb that contained 150 explosives, more than 100 bottles, gallons of fuel and hoods for hiding rioters' faces. Hat-tip: Washington Post
But wait - there's more! The intifada is now spreading to Denmark as well. I guess its only a matter of times before the Qassam rockets start falling all over Europe. My guess - you'll see the spread of the intifada to Germany by midweek.
I love the current CNN poll: How should French officials handle the continuing violence in Paris suburbs?
1. Impose Curfew
2. Deploy Troops
3. Withdraw Police.
The correct French answer is 4, "Surrender"
It couldn't happen to a nicer country. For those of you that think it's not really an "intifada" -- Al-Jazeera has decided to conduct an opinion poll on this very subject! Poll here: Poll Here
PS: Apparently not everyone liked the Drybones comic about the situation, and some of the pent-up (latent?) anti-semitism of the blogosphere has emerged. Hat-tip: Cosmic-X
But wait - there's more! The intifada is now spreading to Denmark as well. I guess its only a matter of times before the Qassam rockets start falling all over Europe. My guess - you'll see the spread of the intifada to Germany by midweek.
I love the current CNN poll: How should French officials handle the continuing violence in Paris suburbs?
1. Impose Curfew
2. Deploy Troops
3. Withdraw Police.
The correct French answer is 4, "Surrender"
It couldn't happen to a nicer country. For those of you that think it's not really an "intifada" -- Al-Jazeera has decided to conduct an opinion poll on this very subject! Poll here: Poll Here
PS: Apparently not everyone liked the Drybones comic about the situation, and some of the pent-up (latent?) anti-semitism of the blogosphere has emerged. Hat-tip: Cosmic-X
Thursday, November 03, 2005
Squashing opposition. Democracy at its Finest.
What I've been blogging about for months now, is the depths that Sharon, the media, and the Israeli Left went to, to ensure the success of the "Disengagement." No one really cared what civil rights of protestors were trampled on. It didn't bother anyone that youngsters were illegally jailed without due process. Judges and prosecutors blatantly projected their political world-view against those who dared to have a different view. The mountains of evidence are more than damning. Yet, in Israel life goes on as usual. Chief Justice Aharon Barak continues on his merry way, the police commanders who illegally threatened protestors are still in their positions, and life goes on.
When you find some time, read this terrible indictment of how Sharon, Barak, & co., pushed the disengagement forward. In a normal western democracy, there would be resignations, public outcry, maybe even rioting in the streets. Not here. Israelis honestly think they live in a democracy. The truth is, every few years Israel gets to democratically choose their next dictator.
When you find some time, read this terrible indictment of how Sharon, Barak, & co., pushed the disengagement forward. In a normal western democracy, there would be resignations, public outcry, maybe even rioting in the streets. Not here. Israelis honestly think they live in a democracy. The truth is, every few years Israel gets to democratically choose their next dictator.
RabinFest 2005 - Where where YOU when Rabin was shot?
RabinFest 2005 - Where were YOU when Rabin was shot?
The Forum
Jameel Rashid: Good evening! I'm Jamil Rashid, welcome to "The Forum". This week marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Yitzchak Rabin. I suppose every Israeli remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard that the Prime Minister had been shot. Now, this week we have asked three Israelis, chosen completely at random, to come on the show and tell us their stories. What is your name, Sir?
Shlomi: Uh, Shlomi.
Jameel Rashid: Okay, Shlomi. Do you remember where you were when you heard that Rabin was dead?
Shlomi: I sure do, Jameel. I'll never forget it. I was a freshman at Hebrew University at the time, and I remember walking across the campus to go to class, and I heard a couple of guys talking. They were talking..
Jameel Rashid: [ interrupting ] Whoa, whoa, whoa.. hold on a second. How old are you?
Shlomi: I'm 25.
Jameel Rashid: Mmm-hmm.
Shlomi: So, anyhow, I was walking across the campus, right? And I heard these two guys..
Jameel Rashid: I..I'm sorry, Shlomi. I don't mean to interrupt you again. You were 15 years old, and you were a freshman at Hebrew University?
Shlomi: No, no, no, it was last year, I was 24. Anyhow, I was walking across campus, and I saw these two guys talking..
Jameel Rashid: Hold on, Shlomi. Again, I'm sorry. Let me get this straight - you didn't know that Yitzchak Rabin had been shot for nine years?
Shlomi: Well, Jameel, you know, I was never really big, you know, on current events..
Jameel Rashid: We're talking about the Prime Minister getting shot, here! I mean, Yitzchak Rabin the Historic Leader of Israel, IDF Chief of Staff, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Founder of the Oslo Accords! How could you have missed it?
Shlomi: Well, you know.. I usually turn to the Sports page first. I like to catch that first.
Jameel Rashid: [ exasperated ] The Sports page?! This was one of the biggest stories of the decade!
Shlomi: Well, maybe it was a big story in Ramalla, but..
Jameel Rashid: This was not a local story! I can't believe this! Have you ever heard anything so stupid in your life?
Shlomi: [ defensive ] Yeah, well, I'm sure I know a lot more about sports than you do!
Jameel Rashid: Fine! Fine! [ turning to the next guest ] Uh, what's your name, please?
Anat: Anat.
Jameel Rashid: Tell me, Anat, how did you first hear that Yitzchak Rabin had been shot?
Anat: Well, Jameel, this is a little embarrassing, considering what transpired here.. but, uh.. he told me. [ indicates Shlomi ]
Jameel Rashid: What?!
Anat: Backstage. Just before the show.
Jameel Rashid: You mean, you didn't know about the Rabin assasination until tonight?!
Shlomi: [ laughing proudly ] What a tembel (dork), Jameel!
Jameel Rashid: Have you people been in a coma, or what?
Anat: Well, I.. I must have been watching another channel..
Jameel Rashid: [ outraged ] Another channel?! It was on all the channels! He was the Prime Minister, for God's sake! Everybody on Earth knew about it the day it happened, except for you two people sitting right here!!
Third Guest: Uh, excuse me. Are you people talking about Yitzchak Rabin?
Jameel Rashid: Yes!
Third Guest: Oh, what. Did something happen?
Anat: He's.. he's been shot.
Third Guest: Oh, no! No! No, he's been shot! [ starts weeping ]
Jameel Rashid: [ disgusted ] That's it for me. Join us next week on "The Forum", when our guest will be Gil Shwed , the founder of CheckPoint, the first firewall software company in Israel.
Shlomi: [ intrigued ] Wait a minute.. you mean, there are high tech companies…in Israel?
Jameel Rashid: [ angry ] Yes!
Shlomi: [ excited ] Alright! [ turns to Anat ] Give me five! I can't believe it! In Israel!
--end--
Postscript: I was a kid when this was first aired on Saturday Night Live in 1983, and could not forget it. It kept me laughing all night long. In the US, this was considered very funny at the time. You can be sure that there will be people in Israel who read this and will want to kill me. Oh well.
The Forum
Jameel Rashid: Good evening! I'm Jamil Rashid, welcome to "The Forum". This week marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Yitzchak Rabin. I suppose every Israeli remembers where they were and what they were doing when they heard that the Prime Minister had been shot. Now, this week we have asked three Israelis, chosen completely at random, to come on the show and tell us their stories. What is your name, Sir?
Shlomi: Uh, Shlomi.
Jameel Rashid: Okay, Shlomi. Do you remember where you were when you heard that Rabin was dead?
Shlomi: I sure do, Jameel. I'll never forget it. I was a freshman at Hebrew University at the time, and I remember walking across the campus to go to class, and I heard a couple of guys talking. They were talking..
Jameel Rashid: [ interrupting ] Whoa, whoa, whoa.. hold on a second. How old are you?
Shlomi: I'm 25.
Jameel Rashid: Mmm-hmm.
Shlomi: So, anyhow, I was walking across the campus, right? And I heard these two guys..
Jameel Rashid: I..I'm sorry, Shlomi. I don't mean to interrupt you again. You were 15 years old, and you were a freshman at Hebrew University?
Shlomi: No, no, no, it was last year, I was 24. Anyhow, I was walking across campus, and I saw these two guys talking..
Jameel Rashid: Hold on, Shlomi. Again, I'm sorry. Let me get this straight - you didn't know that Yitzchak Rabin had been shot for nine years?
Shlomi: Well, Jameel, you know, I was never really big, you know, on current events..
Jameel Rashid: We're talking about the Prime Minister getting shot, here! I mean, Yitzchak Rabin the Historic Leader of Israel, IDF Chief of Staff, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Founder of the Oslo Accords! How could you have missed it?
Shlomi: Well, you know.. I usually turn to the Sports page first. I like to catch that first.
Jameel Rashid: [ exasperated ] The Sports page?! This was one of the biggest stories of the decade!
Shlomi: Well, maybe it was a big story in Ramalla, but..
Jameel Rashid: This was not a local story! I can't believe this! Have you ever heard anything so stupid in your life?
Shlomi: [ defensive ] Yeah, well, I'm sure I know a lot more about sports than you do!
Jameel Rashid: Fine! Fine! [ turning to the next guest ] Uh, what's your name, please?
Anat: Anat.
Jameel Rashid: Tell me, Anat, how did you first hear that Yitzchak Rabin had been shot?
Anat: Well, Jameel, this is a little embarrassing, considering what transpired here.. but, uh.. he told me. [ indicates Shlomi ]
Jameel Rashid: What?!
Anat: Backstage. Just before the show.
Jameel Rashid: You mean, you didn't know about the Rabin assasination until tonight?!
Shlomi: [ laughing proudly ] What a tembel (dork), Jameel!
Jameel Rashid: Have you people been in a coma, or what?
Anat: Well, I.. I must have been watching another channel..
Jameel Rashid: [ outraged ] Another channel?! It was on all the channels! He was the Prime Minister, for God's sake! Everybody on Earth knew about it the day it happened, except for you two people sitting right here!!
Third Guest: Uh, excuse me. Are you people talking about Yitzchak Rabin?
Jameel Rashid: Yes!
Third Guest: Oh, what. Did something happen?
Anat: He's.. he's been shot.
Third Guest: Oh, no! No! No, he's been shot! [ starts weeping ]
Jameel Rashid: [ disgusted ] That's it for me. Join us next week on "The Forum", when our guest will be Gil Shwed , the founder of CheckPoint, the first firewall software company in Israel.
Shlomi: [ intrigued ] Wait a minute.. you mean, there are high tech companies…in Israel?
Jameel Rashid: [ angry ] Yes!
Shlomi: [ excited ] Alright! [ turns to Anat ] Give me five! I can't believe it! In Israel!
--end--
Postscript: I was a kid when this was first aired on Saturday Night Live in 1983, and could not forget it. It kept me laughing all night long. In the US, this was considered very funny at the time. You can be sure that there will be people in Israel who read this and will want to kill me. Oh well.
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Collateral Damage
Last night on my way home from work, my oldest son (12) called me up to ask if I heard the news. I asked what news was he referring to? He said, "Didn't you hear, the IDF shot at a terrorist's car killing him, and now the Hamas has declared war on us -- till now has been a joke between us and Hamas, but NOW they have declared war on us." My son is so cynical.
Here's a picture of the terrorist, looking all happy and smug that he's been so successful in killing Jews.
Here's a picture of the terrorist, looking all happy and smug that he's been so successful in killing Jews.
Fouwzi Abu Kra - terrorist in red circle on the left.Here's what's left of his car.
Collateral Damage? The terrorist in the seat next to him who was riding shotgun.
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