Israel v Hamas

[Wisbech Eagle]

I'm not saying you are at all. Even though you don't think the Israel state should have been created in its historical homeland; you don't like the leaders of Israel and you defend Hamas(!). Saying Jews claim that the land of Israel was given to them by God is not inherently antisemitic, but it can be used as a tool for antisemitism.

Until you suggest I defend Hamas I don’t disagree. I never defend terrorism and don’t defend Hamas.

Nor do I use any claims by Jews that God gave them the land of Israel as a basis for antisemitism.

As an atheist I find all religious belief difficult to comprehend, especially when it is used as a justification to deny others that have a reasonable claim too. I make no special claims or exceptions for Jews.

I have no issue at all with those who draw comfort and build community from religious belief. Many of the best things in British culture spring from our Christian heritage. What I object to is when those beliefs become absolutes, trickle into politics and pollute the lives of others.

 

[Spiderman]

I have no idea who our friend from Leeds is but having trawled back 6 pages I find nothing from Steeleye that suggests antisemitism. Only compassion for those in Gaza and some criticism of the Israeli government.

Well that’s funny because #645 you agreed a quote from Steely was anti-semetic

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Well that’s funny because #645 you agreed a quote from Steely was anti-semetic

I agreed a quote was antisemitic but neither recognised it as one from him nor noticed it on my trawl back, so can only presume it was posted earlier than that. I don’t read every post here!

 

[totoshkin]

This childish arguing is so boring. Wrap it up.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

This childish arguing is so boring. Wrap it up.

Let’s hope it is!

I will though defend myself against unwarranted slurs.

 

[totoshkin]

Let’s hope it is!

I will though defend myself against unwarranted slurs.

You must be my age - mid 70’s. There is much more to life than niggling quibbles.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

You must be my age - mid 70’s. There is much more to life than niggling quibbles.

I am 80 and can assure you there is much more to life. I have a very full diary next week.

 

[totoshkin]

I am 80 and can assure you there is much more to life. I have a very full diary next week.

Then join me in a glass of good red wine and let the others go fly a kite!

 

[Spiderman]

I agreed a quote was antisemitic but neither recognised it as one from him nor noticed it on my trawl back, so can only presume it was posted earlier than that. I don’t read every post here!

Page 31 so only 3 pages back under the poster name Steeley 🤔. Apologies if you and others classify this as niggling quibble and a slur. I just like to put the record straight. Sometimes certain posters are not correct and should be told so. By the way I’m 68

 

[cryrst]

This childish arguing is so boring. Wrap it up.

If you do that before you slap it up you get no more babies 😂

 

[totoshkin]

If you do that before you slap it up you get no more babies 😂

Ooh Matron!

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Page 31 so only 3 pages back under the poster name Steeley 🤔. Apologies if you and others classify this as niggling quibble and a slur. I just like to put the record straight. Sometimes certain posters are not correct and should be told so. By the way I’m 68

I can both see it now and why I missed it. It is actually quite a lot longer than the extract that was posted and a quick scan didn’t make the connection, presumably because it seemed at a glance to be more about the USA. Nevertheless I acknowledge my mistake.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Then join me in a glass of good red wine and let the others go fly a kite!

Had a couple with dinner thanks.

No one is flying kites at the moment. Far too stormy, but I too would be happy to see them try.

 

[georgenorman]

Some of the people some on here hate (as they run America, are filthy rich and carry out genocide) survivors of the Holocaust, at the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz today.

 

[totoshkin]

It is a day mankind should reflect on and never forget what happened. Our King has gone to show the respect of the British people. I will reflect and remember. And also on the fact that it can and has happened since. Quite simply - Live and let Live.