What the governments refuse to do, what the old people who control governments refuse to take seriously, these courageously young people are doing and the movement will grow. I congratulate them for their ethics and courage. Where did this "Thou shal not kill" thing go? Doesn't Judeo Christianity have some rule about not killing? If so, we in the US seem to be ignoring it as is Israel and all others who accept and normalize the genocide.
One of the dehumanizing sequelae of Israel's indifference to and utter disregard for non-Israeli life is that that attitude is now becoming normalized among civilized peoples, such that there is no sympathy for Israelis being killed, young or old. Indeed, those deaths are being cheered as just retribution. This is the barbarity that Israel stands for and has loosed upon the world. Literally, to hell with them all.
Not all resisters are youngsters. In fact, the demonstrations I have been involved in have been majority people 60/+. i think you have the right idea, minus the agism.
Gosh, I don’t know where my reply went. Lost in cyberspace. Agism is not bad. I am 82 and still work and lecture all over the world. But it is time for young people to step up and take a more active part. As an old activist, I want to see more youth out there. In a few years (hopefully more than less) my generation will be gone and I am concerned about the future for the young. Sorry but that is not agism and if it is, it is necessary because death eventually gets us all.
It’s not agism for an 82 year old fighter for justice (me), to celebrate the participation and leadership of youth. It has been slow in coming to my mind.
Wish the Italian and Spanish military escorts showed a little back bone and assisted the flotilla to Gazaian shores. What a hold the entho supremist apartheid state of Israel holds over western fascist nations that once were democracies but ain't no more. Comrades we must stop this as "we the people":
Cute timing that the Gaza "peace plan" dropped just as the Global Sumud Flotilla begins to arrive. I do not believe in coincidences.
Aside from the fact that the "peace plan" is a sham, the crime syndicate media will surely use the Global Sumud Flotilla as one of many scapegoats for why Israel inevitably obliterates their crime scene in Gaza.
There is no plan for peace - not from Israel, not from the US, not from any of the cowardly nations so quick to sign on and praise this grotesquely unjust ultimatum.
This genocide is not just Israel.. the attack dog of the western elite… it is the western elite trying desperately to stop their power from eroding in a changing world , hence the extreme measures they are allowing reflected in the live streaming of genocide. This in itself gets the masses subdued out of fear of retribution ,the rapid rise of fascism is the other. The masses are divided with propaganda and increased surveillance. Sad fact that the majority of our youth cannot see what they are allowing to happen. The brave people on the flotilla are a shining example of what our values should be
And the United States Navy, supposedly committed to maintaining the freedom of the seas, of keeping the sea lanes open, has directed its Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, consisting of two aircraft carriers, forty submarines and auxiliary vessels, 175 aircraft, to do what, stay in port in Naples, crews enjoying shore leave, having cappuccinos and cannolis at the outdoor cafes?
Israel needs to be STOPPED. The only thing that will stop Israel is if the UNGA uses the Uniting for Peace Resolution and creates a multinational military force to intervene in Gaza and drive the IDF out of all Palestine
US State Department answered at 888-407-4747 after I pushed zero. Told me that they can't do anything until after Sunday because of the Yom Kippur holiday.
But, hey, even over the high holy days, the IDF can keep murdering Palestinians, and keep intercepting peaceful humanitarian relief boats. Because, ya know, God and rules and shit. SMH. I continue to be bewildered at the kowtowing to zionism. And, how do we get a general strike going in the US? Are we that inept??
I hear volunteers for the flotillas are growing massively. Govts need to be sending ships and make a sea of overwhelming numbers of ships with aid that Israel can. not deal with. They have no sovereignty over Gaza!! These people are the best of us!
What the governments refuse to do, what the old people who control governments refuse to take seriously, these courageously young people are doing and the movement will grow. I congratulate them for their ethics and courage. Where did this "Thou shal not kill" thing go? Doesn't Judeo Christianity have some rule about not killing? If so, we in the US seem to be ignoring it as is Israel and all others who accept and normalize the genocide.
One of the dehumanizing sequelae of Israel's indifference to and utter disregard for non-Israeli life is that that attitude is now becoming normalized among civilized peoples, such that there is no sympathy for Israelis being killed, young or old. Indeed, those deaths are being cheered as just retribution. This is the barbarity that Israel stands for and has loosed upon the world. Literally, to hell with them all.
Not all resisters are youngsters. In fact, the demonstrations I have been involved in have been majority people 60/+. i think you have the right idea, minus the agism.
Gosh, I don’t know where my reply went. Lost in cyberspace. Agism is not bad. I am 82 and still work and lecture all over the world. But it is time for young people to step up and take a more active part. As an old activist, I want to see more youth out there. In a few years (hopefully more than less) my generation will be gone and I am concerned about the future for the young. Sorry but that is not agism and if it is, it is necessary because death eventually gets us all.
It’s not agism for an 82 year old fighter for justice (me), to celebrate the participation and leadership of youth. It has been slow in coming to my mind.
Wish the Italian and Spanish military escorts showed a little back bone and assisted the flotilla to Gazaian shores. What a hold the entho supremist apartheid state of Israel holds over western fascist nations that once were democracies but ain't no more. Comrades we must stop this as "we the people":
Refuse Fascism
Oppose Oppression
Cute timing that the Gaza "peace plan" dropped just as the Global Sumud Flotilla begins to arrive. I do not believe in coincidences.
Aside from the fact that the "peace plan" is a sham, the crime syndicate media will surely use the Global Sumud Flotilla as one of many scapegoats for why Israel inevitably obliterates their crime scene in Gaza.
There is no plan for peace - not from Israel, not from the US, not from any of the cowardly nations so quick to sign on and praise this grotesquely unjust ultimatum.
What was the point of the escort if it departs as the flotilla entered treacherous waters? I applaud the actions of Italian trade unions and Colombia.
Many watching now as the Meteque is being surrounded. Thank you for your coverage. This flotilla tracker is amazing. https://globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/
Grateful that Drop Site's Alex Colston is part of the flotilla. Free Palestine.
All I kind do is pray for miracles. Even the dolphins are with everyone. Signs from God
in many ways, just the existence of this flotilla actually is a miracle whether any of it arrives in Gaza or not
Truth
This genocide is not just Israel.. the attack dog of the western elite… it is the western elite trying desperately to stop their power from eroding in a changing world , hence the extreme measures they are allowing reflected in the live streaming of genocide. This in itself gets the masses subdued out of fear of retribution ,the rapid rise of fascism is the other. The masses are divided with propaganda and increased surveillance. Sad fact that the majority of our youth cannot see what they are allowing to happen. The brave people on the flotilla are a shining example of what our values should be
And the United States Navy, supposedly committed to maintaining the freedom of the seas, of keeping the sea lanes open, has directed its Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, consisting of two aircraft carriers, forty submarines and auxiliary vessels, 175 aircraft, to do what, stay in port in Naples, crews enjoying shore leave, having cappuccinos and cannolis at the outdoor cafes?
State Dept said the IDF will take people into custody and after several days their home countries will be notified and they will be returned.
Israel needs to be STOPPED. The only thing that will stop Israel is if the UNGA uses the Uniting for Peace Resolution and creates a multinational military force to intervene in Gaza and drive the IDF out of all Palestine
US State Department answered at 888-407-4747 after I pushed zero. Told me that they can't do anything until after Sunday because of the Yom Kippur holiday.
But, hey, even over the high holy days, the IDF can keep murdering Palestinians, and keep intercepting peaceful humanitarian relief boats. Because, ya know, God and rules and shit. SMH. I continue to be bewildered at the kowtowing to zionism. And, how do we get a general strike going in the US? Are we that inept??
Thank you for your up to the minute reporting.
On Kol Nidrei, no less. What a betrayal of the true spirit ofJudaism!
I hear volunteers for the flotillas are growing massively. Govts need to be sending ships and make a sea of overwhelming numbers of ships with aid that Israel can. not deal with. They have no sovereignty over Gaza!! These people are the best of us!
"Greta and her friends are safe and healthy.”
These people are fucking children.