Just this morning, after reading about the horrible antisemitism at Francis Lewis HS in Fresh Meadows, Queens, I was thinking that I need to take a week off.
I love this quote. I am going to post it on my FB page:
'Even Orwell would be astonished by the linguistic reversals of reality and by how Islamist Hamas accuses Israel of its own crimes--but, above all, by how the world media still falls for it each and every time.'
Thanks for being a voice of moral clarity in these crazy times.
Why are liberal elites falling for the "Palestinian" narrative? It's the Stockholm Syndrome. Or the Patty Hearst problem. They are terrified of Islam, but refuse to admit it, especially to themselves. The excuse then becomes the fact that Islamophobia is bigotry and bias. A phobia is an irrational fear which is not the same as antisemitism, or rather, Jew-hatred. But the word has become a successful substitute for expelling reality. Islam is an aggressive, violent religion, and has been that way for centuries. It would be perfectly rational to fear it.
Think of all the nutty things that have happened in the West since 9/11. A Muslim loyalist doesn't like what his teacher is saying about his sacred belief so he brings a knife to class and beheads him. Or another of the faithful throws a holocaust survivor out of her upper story apartment window. He's not accused of a crime. He's put in a mental institution. In Nigeria a group of sex-thirsty young men invade a girl's school and kidnap the students to use as sex slaves. Hardly anyone in the West notices. In England there are the Pakistani (Muslim) grooming gangs that use teenagers as sexual objects. But the Brits would rather put someone in jail for making a critical remark (or complaint) about the problem on line. In Gaza, Muslim "idealists" employ their citizens as human shields. They don't mind. They know that their "heroes" are going straight to Paradise. No one will accuse them of actually doing human sacrifice.
Hey, the Jews told us to give up the practice of human sacrifice 3,000 years ago. Muslims, Middle Easterners, couldn't still be doing that. To even hint at it would be racism. Better yet, the Jews gave us the use of the blood libel. There's always a new way to claim it isn't libel. It's the truth. Still works. Great publicity. And, for awhile (a moment or two), we're all safe.
I am also deeply consoled by nature - and music . I live on a beautiful green island full of wildlife on land and in the sea. But Anti Semitism is everywhere- even here. You, Ms Chesler, Jonathan Tobin, Caroline Glick and many others at JNS are a consolation for me - because I need to know what is going on in the bigger world ; it’s foolish to put one’s head in the sand ! My little Jewish family lives in a suburban neighborhood close to Seattle that has been traditionally Jewish for many years. When I last visited them, there were many homes flying “ Palestinian “ flags, which was shocking to see. And my son told me he literally had to save a woman wearing a Magen David necklace who was running away from pro Hamas thugs outside his workplace in Seattle. These “ signs” are disgusting and frightening especially given the recent horrific domestic terrorists attacks targeting Jews and the deaths of Israeli embassy staffers. Thank you Ms. Chesler for keeping us all informed - and a part of your world.
most if the laft supports islam as well as many or most jews. trumps WH is on our side. jew hate on FB is over the top, i was called baby killer when sending out a shabbas greeting. former FB friend: black gay man from NYC.
My beautiful rabbits, of course. And that as more women pick up the mantle, this new wave of the feminist movement may yet lead to a surge of renewed interest in your work. Kellie-Jay Keen, best known for her international activism promoting free speech for women, recently started a new campaign against the burqa: https://www.letwomenspeak.org/free-your-faces
A subscriber emailed me this kind response:
"Omg Phyllis, thanks for asking.
Just this morning, after reading about the horrible antisemitism at Francis Lewis HS in Fresh Meadows, Queens, I was thinking that I need to take a week off.
I love this quote. I am going to post it on my FB page:
'Even Orwell would be astonished by the linguistic reversals of reality and by how Islamist Hamas accuses Israel of its own crimes--but, above all, by how the world media still falls for it each and every time.'
Thanks for being a voice of moral clarity in these crazy times.
Shabbat Shalom."
Here is another emailed comment: "I really like this one."
Here is a comment from a reader that I received over email:
"Sometimes, it simply isn't chronological age, Phyllis. I am younger than you (68), but have been involved in this work for 43 years. I've had enough.
However, I did host General Amir Avivi in April, will host Prof. William Jacobson this month, and hosted (once again) Melanie Phillips 3 weeks ago."
What is your title exactly?
Why are liberal elites falling for the "Palestinian" narrative? It's the Stockholm Syndrome. Or the Patty Hearst problem. They are terrified of Islam, but refuse to admit it, especially to themselves. The excuse then becomes the fact that Islamophobia is bigotry and bias. A phobia is an irrational fear which is not the same as antisemitism, or rather, Jew-hatred. But the word has become a successful substitute for expelling reality. Islam is an aggressive, violent religion, and has been that way for centuries. It would be perfectly rational to fear it.
Think of all the nutty things that have happened in the West since 9/11. A Muslim loyalist doesn't like what his teacher is saying about his sacred belief so he brings a knife to class and beheads him. Or another of the faithful throws a holocaust survivor out of her upper story apartment window. He's not accused of a crime. He's put in a mental institution. In Nigeria a group of sex-thirsty young men invade a girl's school and kidnap the students to use as sex slaves. Hardly anyone in the West notices. In England there are the Pakistani (Muslim) grooming gangs that use teenagers as sexual objects. But the Brits would rather put someone in jail for making a critical remark (or complaint) about the problem on line. In Gaza, Muslim "idealists" employ their citizens as human shields. They don't mind. They know that their "heroes" are going straight to Paradise. No one will accuse them of actually doing human sacrifice.
Hey, the Jews told us to give up the practice of human sacrifice 3,000 years ago. Muslims, Middle Easterners, couldn't still be doing that. To even hint at it would be racism. Better yet, the Jews gave us the use of the blood libel. There's always a new way to claim it isn't libel. It's the truth. Still works. Great publicity. And, for awhile (a moment or two), we're all safe.
I am also deeply consoled by nature - and music . I live on a beautiful green island full of wildlife on land and in the sea. But Anti Semitism is everywhere- even here. You, Ms Chesler, Jonathan Tobin, Caroline Glick and many others at JNS are a consolation for me - because I need to know what is going on in the bigger world ; it’s foolish to put one’s head in the sand ! My little Jewish family lives in a suburban neighborhood close to Seattle that has been traditionally Jewish for many years. When I last visited them, there were many homes flying “ Palestinian “ flags, which was shocking to see. And my son told me he literally had to save a woman wearing a Magen David necklace who was running away from pro Hamas thugs outside his workplace in Seattle. These “ signs” are disgusting and frightening especially given the recent horrific domestic terrorists attacks targeting Jews and the deaths of Israeli embassy staffers. Thank you Ms. Chesler for keeping us all informed - and a part of your world.
most if the laft supports islam as well as many or most jews. trumps WH is on our side. jew hate on FB is over the top, i was called baby killer when sending out a shabbas greeting. former FB friend: black gay man from NYC.
My beautiful rabbits, of course. And that as more women pick up the mantle, this new wave of the feminist movement may yet lead to a surge of renewed interest in your work. Kellie-Jay Keen, best known for her international activism promoting free speech for women, recently started a new campaign against the burqa: https://www.letwomenspeak.org/free-your-faces
Yes I’ve seen it. Am about to post a quick piece about that Olympic gold medalist from Algeria—a confirmed man.
I've been promoting my book Top 40 Honeypot about crime, corruption, and occult rituals in 1970's media. "It didn't start with Diddy."