# No wonder everyone hates the Jews... they steal the eyes of Palestinian children! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [December 23, 2004, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336 "2004-12-23T15:50:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/101 "2004-12-30T17:19:32Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > Zev, where did I state “they happened?” I said that they exist. They do, no? I didn’t just write them myself. Oh, they exist, no question about that. The question is, “Where’d they come from?” They evidently didn’t originate with Sharon. ---
**Author:** ![Aldebaran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/102 "2004-12-30T17:20:41Z")
You know, that “protocol” thing keeps comming up on this board. I have no clue what it is about, other then what I read here. Do you really think we are occupied with nonsense that - as I understand by posts made about this - was invented by some Christian in an other century? Salaam. A ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/103 "2004-12-30T17:22:19Z")
Great, now he’s trying to change the topic. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/104 "2004-12-30T17:22:49Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > Zev, where did I state “they happened?” I said that they exist. They do, no? I didn’t just write them myself. > > Salaam. A Well, hell, I’ll play. 'Man, those palestinians…we’ve sure been screwing them. I think we should all move back to New York City and let them get on with our lives." -Ariel Sharon There. I just provided you with a pro-palestinian quote. It has exactly the same veracity as the ones you provided. ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/105 "2004-12-30T17:23:07Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > Zev, where did I state “they happened?” I said that they exist. They do, no? I didn’t just write them myself. **Aldebaran** , let’s back up a bit… You stated: > [@](#): > > And you really have no idea of it that in Israel there are people who claim that all Arabs should be annihilated and how this should be done? > Did you for example ever read a few famous quotes in that direction coming from Great Arab Friend Ariel Sharon? > I did. Quite a few. Really. This implies that there are people who want to destroy all Arabs (I charge that I won’t deny – we’re entitled to our share of pigheaded people just as much as anyone else). You also implied with this statement that Ariel Sharon made such statements. When asked to provide proof, you gave several quotes from different people. Among the quotes was one that was supposedly from a Kol Israel radio broadcast in which Sharon said that the Jews control America. At no point in your post did you state that you were not vouching for the accuracy of these “quotes.” That implies that you believe them to be real. I (and other posters) then linked to sources that stated that the quotes you posted are either fake or taken out of context. But you see, this whole thing started when I pointed out the Iranian TV special. Your reaction was “Well, the Jews do it too…” But the “Jews control America” is really off-topic. It has nothing to do with either side wanting to “destroy” the other. IOW, you felt that as long as you were posting material, you felt it was OK to insert the “Jews control America” canard. So, I ask you directly: Why did you bring that up? It has nothing to do with the discussion at hand. Why did you feel the need to point out that “the Jews control America?” Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/106 "2004-12-30T17:24:39Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > You know, that “protocol” thing keeps comming up on this board. > I have no clue what it is about, other then what I read here. > > Do you really think we are occupied with nonsense that - as I understand by posts made about this - was invented by some Christian in an other century? > > Salaam. A It was an example, for heaven’s sake! :smack: :rolleyes: Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Aldebaran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/107 "2004-12-30T17:28:12Z")
> [@Lute Skywatcher](#): > > Oh, they exist, no question about that. The question is, “Where’d they come from?” They evidently didn’t originate with Sharon. I’m not interested if they are yes or no from Sharon. Just like I am not interested if all what is attributed to Arafat or his buddies is really coming from them. If it was my studyfield, I would be interested. But it is far from my studyfield; I walk around a few centuries earlier then this. Yet I see Sharon and Arafat both quite capable of making/having made such declarations. Salaam. A ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/108 "2004-12-30T17:29:33Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > I’m not interested if they are yes or no from Sharon. So, if you are not interested in whether or not the quotes are real, why did you insert them into the debate? Why did you bring them as examples of anti-Arab/Palestinian rhetoric on the part of Jewish leaders? Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/109 "2004-12-30T17:32:43Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > I’m not interested if they are yes or no from Sharon. Then don’t use them as proof of something Sharon said. > [@](#): > > Yet I see Sharon and Arafat both quite capable of making/having made such declarations. Seeing them as being capable of declarations and them making/having made declarations are two different things. So far, you have yet to prove the latter. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/110 "2004-12-30T17:48:41Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > You asked if such quotes exist. You come even to an other thread to make this remarkable request. It is “remarkable” on the SDMB to ask someone for a cite documenting a claim? > [@](#): > > I give proof they do exist. You didn’t. > [@](#): > > Or do you argue now that they don’t exist, just because you think they may be false or wrongly attributed or taken out of context? Well yes, being shown to be fake is a pretty good indicator that something doesn’t exist. :rolleyes: Good line though. I suspect it will turn up as someone’s sig eventually. > [@](#): > > I give a little example of quotes that exist, mention where and how and to whom they are quoted and attributed. > Do you argue that they exist? If they don’t exist, then where do I get them? Precisely. Once again, where did you get them? > [@Aldebaran](#): > > The question of Jackm. was not “on topic” He asked quotes about “Israely politicans”. I knew on forehand the reaction. I did not ask for “quotes about ‘Israely politicans’ (sic)”. I asked you for cites on particular topics, i.e. > [@](#): > > I was specifically interested in seeing documentation of your claim about Ariel Sharon, or any evidence that there is some tit-for-tat equivalence between American (or Israeli) media treatment of Arabs (especially something government-sponsored) and the example from Iranian TV posted in the OP. Speaking of veering off topic, _you’re_ the one that decided to post material about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as opposed to specifically addressing bigotry in the mass media that has government support or tacit approval. ---
**Author:** ![Aldebaran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/111 "2004-12-30T17:50:01Z")
> [@zev\_steinhardt](#): > > This implies that there are people who want to destroy all Arabs (I charge that I won’t deny – we’re entitled to our share of pigheaded people just as much as anyone else). You also implied with this statement that Ariel Sharon made such statements. No, I asked if Dex never had read such quotes. We all know that Sharon is all but the Great Arab Lover. Do you deny he is a military man, he was involved in a lot of butchery and that he still thinks and decides as a military man and that the butchery of innocents still goes on under his governing? > [@](#): > > At no point in your post did you state that you were not vouching for the accuracy of these “quotes.” That implies that you believe them to be real. Yes, I can see why some people could think that, especiall:y those of my devoted Fanclub. I could have been more clear about this. But from reading my posts on this message board I should think you would know better. > [@](#): > > But you see, this whole thing started when I pointed out the Iranian TV special. Your reaction was “Well, the Jews do it too…” Where do I say that? > [@](#): > > IOW, you felt that as long as you were posting material, you felt it was OK to insert the “Jews control America” canard. > So, I ask you directly: Why did you bring that up? It has nothing to do with the discussion at hand. Why did you feel the need to point out that "the Jews control America? I just copied a page of my files. I knew how the reaction would be, whatever I brought up here. It doesn’t matter. People here seem to live and die by “cites”. I do not play that childish game for a reason. a) There are no “cites” to give when I talk about issues that are my field of study. I talk out of my own knowledge and experience. b) For the same reason there are no “cites” to give when talking about my opinions an a matter. (Like Sharon being a pig, but a very clever one.) And by the way: You **do** know that Israeli tanks carried a plush dog with “Bush bark to yourself” (or something in that direction, I don’t quite remember) when after 9/11 the Israeli government took the advantage of the mood and deflection of attention. Not at all ready to listen to the Bush Clown who told Israel to back off a little. It was all over TV screens everywhere I came. I don’t think that was staged somewhere in a studio. (Alessan surely knows more details on that.) Salaam. A ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/112 "2004-12-30T17:59:17Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > We all know that Sharon is all but the Great Arab Lover. > Do you deny he is a military man, he was involved in a lot of butchery and that he still thinks and decides as a military man and that the butchery of innocents still goes on under his governing? Which is really all beside the point. > [@](#): > > Again, I put the matter to you: The subject of this thread was about Iranian TV spreading horrible lies about Israelis/Jews. You responded with the point that the Israelis are just as guilty of saying bad things about Arabs and/or Palestinians. You provided some quotes to that effect. > > Among the quotes you provided was one supposedly from Sharon stating that the Jews control America. This, as you are no doubt aware, is an old canard that is repeated in many circles in the U.S. and abroad. The “quote” (which is a fake anyway) has nothing to do with the topic of this thread. Not a thing. I’ve asked you to tell me why you included it and all you gave me was that “it was in one of my files.” > > So, what am I to believe? > > (a) That you purposely chose the occassion of the posting of your other quotes to slip a filthy lie about Jews in? > (b) That are careless and just cut-and-paste some screed without actually reading it? > (c) That you wanted to gain sympathy with Americans on this board by turning them against Jews? > (d) That you don’t care and will just state anything if you think it will help your cause? > (e) Something else entirely that I’ve missed. > > Which is it? And if it’s (e), please tell me your reasons for including that “quote” in your list. > > Zev Steinhardt > > And by the way: You **do** know that Israeli tanks carried a plush dog with “Bush bark to yourself” (or something in that direction, I don’t quite remember) when after 9/11 the Israeli government took the advantage of the mood and deflection of attention. Not at all ready to listen to the Bush Clown who told Israel to back off a little. > It was all over TV screens everywhere I came. I don’t think that was staged somewhere in a studio. (Alessan surely knows more details on that.) > > Salaam. A ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/113 "2004-12-30T18:01:14Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > a) There are no “cites” to give when I talk about issues that are my field of study. I talk out of my own knowledge and experience. Thankfully, we are not you and also unable to read your mind. Cites are a way of sharing information with those who do not have your knowlege and experience. Without cites, all you have is a pile of anectdotal evidence and as we all know, anecdotes =/= facts. > [@](#): > > b) For the same reason there are no “cites” to give when talking about my opinions an a matter. (Like Sharon being a pig, but a very clever one.) Why should you? Cites are to back up things presented as _facts_, not _opinions_. ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/114 "2004-12-30T18:01:40Z")
Darn coding… > [@Aldebaran](#): > > And by the way: You **do** know that Israeli tanks carried a plush dog with “Bush bark to yourself” (or something in that direction, I don’t quite remember) when after 9/11 the Israeli government took the advantage of the mood and deflection of attention. Not at all ready to listen to the Bush Clown who told Israel to back off a little. > It was all over TV screens everywhere I came. I don’t think that was staged somewhere in a studio. (Alessan surely knows more details on that.) (a) I know no such thing (I don’t even know what you’re talking about) (b) Even if this absurd charge is true, carrying plush dogs on tanks is a humanitarian crime? But don’t even bother answering those because like your Sharon “Jews control America” quote, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE TOPIC OF THIS THREAD! Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![Aldebaran](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Aldebaran](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aldebaran)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/115 "2004-12-30T18:06:43Z")
Zeve, it is c) You are completely paranoid. and c. bis) You should read my posts instead of inventing “intentions” to avoid to become even more paranoid. Salaam. A ---
**Author:** ![zev\_steinhardt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/97f17d/32.png) [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/116 "2004-12-30T18:10:27Z")
> [@Aldebaran](#): > > Zeve, it is > c) You are completely paranoid. Firstly, my name is **Zev** , not Zeve. Secondly, sir, you are mistaken. I am not paranoid. You are not answering my question. Again I put it to you: Why did you include the “Jews control America” quote? > [@](#): > > and > c. bis) You should read my posts instead of inventing “intentions” to avoid to become even more paranoid. I tried to ascertain your intentions, but you have failed to explain them. So I asked you outright what your intention was. I’m still waiting for an answer. Zev Steinhardt ---
**Author:** ![gum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bbe5ce/32.png) [@gum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gum)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/117 "2004-12-30T18:16:03Z")
posted by Aldebaran > [@](#): > > \*I just copied a page of my files. I knew how the reaction would be, whatever I brought up here. It doesn’t matter. \* What files? It _does_ matter. I just asked one of my friends - you know, one of the famous muslim-haters :rolleyes: - to make a file in which he wrote: “Aldebaran’s father fornicates with a french poodle”. I have the file right here. I quote: “Aldebaran’s father fornicates with a french poodle”. It ain’t true, but the file excist, right? Aldebaran: I know you’re our pet-muslim and all that and therefore untouchable, but could you please be a little less obnoxious, a little less assured of you, being always correct - and a _lot_ less self-pitying? Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/118 "2004-12-30T18:24:29Z")
> [@zev\_steinhardt](#): > > Even if this absurd charge is true, carrying plush dogs on tanks is a humanitarian crime? I just hope PETPA doesn’t hear about it . . . ---
**Author:** ![asrivkin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9d8465/32.png) [@asrivkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asrivkin)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/119 "2004-12-30T18:27:51Z")
You know, it’s amazing. **Alde** turns every single freaking thread that he enters into being about him. Having said that, > [@Aldebaran](#): > > No, I don’t have them from “web pages”. > I don’t see the internet as a “source” that could be considered as “reliable” when I can’t be sure I am reading an official website from an official organisation/institution/government. Then where did you get them? You surely don’t have a pile of magazines and books. You say “your files”. What files are those? Where did you get them? > [@](#): > > People here seem to live and die by “cites”. I do not play that childish game for a reason. > a) There are no “cites” to give when I talk about issues that are my field of study. I talk out of my own knowledge and experience. > b) For the same reason there are no “cites” to give when talking about my opinions an a matter. (Like Sharon being a pig, but a very clever one.) The problem is that you have no credibility. I don’t think you have a “studyfield”. I see no indication that you know how to do research, no indication that you understand the difference between fact and opinion, and no indication that you have anything but a closed mind. You think that Saddam Hussein being shaved is an affront to Muslims, but call an Israeli a “pig” with no second thought. You believe it wasn’t proven that militant Islamists are beheading Americans (Britons/Iraqis/French/Turks) but take the most scurrilous rumors spread about American (et al. )troops as fact. And you as much as say that the truth of the matter isn’t important. Many hamsters have died for your sins. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2004, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336/120 "2004-12-30T18:51:39Z")
I don’t think he’s any more of a Muslem than I am. He’s a loser faking bad english-ever notice that his english was much better when he started posting-posting to get reactions and to stir up shit. What’s amazing is that he is allowed to get away with it, I have no clue as to why. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-wonder-everyone-hates-the-jews-they-steal-the-eyes-of-palestinian-children/281336.md?page=7)