tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post7261161515544316103..comments2024-03-28T13:47:08.047-04:00Comments on Daniel Greenfield / Sultan Knish Articles at DanielGreenfield.org : Israel in TwilightDaniel Greenfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13575285186581875356noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-38053460015988663722014-01-20T21:32:57.788-05:002014-01-20T21:32:57.788-05:00We Jews are going to have to fight like we believe...We Jews are going to have to fight like we believe that Israel is our G-d-given land. We will have to be more afraid of what G-d will think of us for not doing it than what the rest of the world will think of us for doing it. We will have to stop making excuses for those want us dead. We have to stop thinking that if we "understood" our enemies and they "understood" us, then there could be peace. We need to act like we are in a war of survival, because we are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-559043315759688782014-01-18T07:19:17.583-05:002014-01-18T07:19:17.583-05:00This is the best and most insightful article that ...This is the best and most insightful article that I have read in my memory (don't want to use the hyperbole "ever"!)<br /><br />It clearly points out that democracy in Israel (as elsewhere) has been subverted by ego, greed, personal ambition, and not what is best for the country and the people. (Elsewhere, as you pointed out, it is not so much an existential question.)<br /><br />There is no political, diplomatic solution to a problem where the immutable goal of one party to the conflict is to end the existence of the other. There is an inevitable storm approaching. Surely there is some leader, somewhere, that is prepared to offer the electorate a voice, a clear choice, which will entail a groundswell support for ACTING now; facing down a threatening "international community"; accepting the cost in blood, treasure, lives, and the RISK of actually losing, as opposed to the CERTAINTY of doing so by continuing the present retreat strategy.williambilekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661425315862881039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-90165357563158717332014-01-17T13:04:34.373-05:002014-01-17T13:04:34.373-05:00My comment on forwarding this article to friends, ...My comment on forwarding this article to friends, most former military officers:<br /><br />On Ariel Sharon's death, a detailed look at the history that has led to a current wishy-washy Country. Once upon a time, a stable Israel existed as a feared, aggressively defensive Nation. Politically-correct thinking and total dependence on America has a fearful leadership with their backs against the wall, and they can't see a way out. They seem to cringe, waiting for the flash of destruction. There is no ally in the U.S. Government, so they better get back on their ass-kicking horse and change their image. Punishment, quickly applied without explanation, speaks volumes, and gets their enemies looking for weaker, more passive targets of their hate-religion.<br />DenisDenisOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-10417222428512776542014-01-17T11:43:07.666-05:002014-01-17T11:43:07.666-05:00There are too many Netanyahus, smart and competent...<i>There are too many Netanyahus, smart and competent men, who know what needs to be done and lack the determination to do it, and there are too many Sharons, who have the strength and determination, but not the wisdom.</i><br /><br />As you say, this is far from unusual. It's twilight all over the world. We are probably all going one way or the other together.mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-69198974806293896932014-01-17T11:33:38.957-05:002014-01-17T11:33:38.957-05:00I think everyone will agree that the problem is th...I think everyone will agree that the problem is the "hate" generated in the Mosques, that keeps the Mullahs in power. It must always be there, whether directed externally or against opposing Muslim sects. People there are not that different from people everywhere; they all struggle to survive, but their leaders can convince them it is a holy thing to die for hate.<br />The West is full of Muslims, now, and those societies are targets of the same power-hungry religious leaders, whose hate-somebody strategy keeps them in control. Until the World "realizes" the danger inherent in this so-called religion, Israel will be the favored target of opportunity, for obvious reasons. Sometimes, special tactics are needed to convince...<br />The Muslim world needs to be freed from its religious leaders, and that should be the focus of the fight.<br />Regards,DenisOnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-71440001856362633902014-01-17T09:52:09.849-05:002014-01-17T09:52:09.849-05:00how do you define cycle?
When did you meet a Jew w...how do you define cycle?<br />When did you meet a Jew who wished anyone G-d forbid dead?malcahttp://faarsii.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-1012345359397198342014-01-17T03:07:16.536-05:002014-01-17T03:07:16.536-05:00Olmert smh
Sharon Gush Katif:(
KeliataOlmert smh<br /><br />Sharon Gush Katif:(<br /><br />KeliataAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-22684272211270739012014-01-17T01:05:44.447-05:002014-01-17T01:05:44.447-05:00The last chapter has not yet been written...Betwee...The last chapter has not yet been written...Between Syrian and Iraqi refugees + the Palestinian population, it's hard to see how the Jordanian monarchy can survive more than a little while longer. You could say it will only last as long as Israel lets it last. With fall of Abdallah, the entire strategic jigsaw puzzle will be jumbled. Who knows where that goes? But in the end, that'll be Palestine. West of the river will be Israel. It'll take a quality of ruthlessness that we're not used to allowing ourselves to express; i.e., in the upheaval, we will have throw them out. The world won't like it...So what's new?but pygmieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01263583377507852507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-40949796892716355152014-01-16T23:32:00.259-05:002014-01-16T23:32:00.259-05:00Buying the Arabs out, as Feiglin advises, seems to...Buying the Arabs out, as Feiglin advises, seems to be the only answer.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-68144542255119500872014-01-16T23:20:26.282-05:002014-01-16T23:20:26.282-05:00a vision may need to be more internal in Israeli p...a vision may need to be more internal in Israeli politics, rather than something you win elections with, that's the problem<br /><br />Winning elections in Israeli politics involves dealing with people's grievances and there are a whole bunch of thoseDaniel Greenfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575285186581875356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-69705104855018446852014-01-16T22:35:21.952-05:002014-01-16T22:35:21.952-05:00A great leadership, at least in the realm of ideas...A great leadership, at least in the realm of ideas, is provided by Dr Martin Sherman. He has a very well argued plan on how to move forward. AlexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-11939412047842787242014-01-16T19:12:45.350-05:002014-01-16T19:12:45.350-05:00Mr. Greenfield, if strong & determined leaders...Mr. Greenfield, if strong & determined leaders with a vision cannot <br />get elected then I wonder what kind of vision they have. What in your opinion would constitute a vision which could galvanize the Israeli electorate to elect leaders who possess such a vision? It's one thing to talk vaguely about a vision which would enable Israel to step into the light, but are you able to describe such a vision? You seem to imply that you have some ideas in this regard.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910534532396132064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-52276134217999842702014-01-16T18:05:03.372-05:002014-01-16T18:05:03.372-05:00Daniel, my biggest fear is that you are correct. I...Daniel, my biggest fear is that you are correct. I like Netanyahu, but fear that, despite his rhetoric, he may not have the stones to stand up for the hard line needed. Anyone who is not a Jew hater, or an Israel hater, can clearly see that peace will never be made with the PLO/PA/Hamas, etc. The younger pols, like Naftali Bennet, look to be the answer. Let's hope Israel survives to get to their leadership.Kol Bo Garynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-62594162215978769992014-01-16T16:58:45.041-05:002014-01-16T16:58:45.041-05:00Yes I know and that's the problemYes I know and that's the problemDaniel Greenfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575285186581875356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-5418345301740461852014-01-16T16:27:51.724-05:002014-01-16T16:27:51.724-05:00Sultan, there are some leaders who have the vision...Sultan, there are some leaders who have the vision and determination but they cant seem to win elections. Dr. Aryeh Eldad, or Michael Ben-Ari are the perfect examples. Jew613https://www.blogger.com/profile/15016550108082412228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-16120899661526575422014-01-16T15:17:30.486-05:002014-01-16T15:17:30.486-05:00Ray, it could be worse. What if Israel were led by...Ray, it could be worse. What if Israel were led by our inepts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-12238728458705347472014-01-16T13:53:52.823-05:002014-01-16T13:53:52.823-05:00So how do you stop the endless cycle of killing? A...So how do you stop the endless cycle of killing? As I see it the Arabs will kill all the Jews or the Jews kill all the Arabs. It is a hate so old and so deep that it seems to have no end but Genocide. The Jewish State seems to have the bravest people on earth led by the most inept. So what is to be done?----RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-89954377653414594132014-01-16T10:26:49.136-05:002014-01-16T10:26:49.136-05:00mindrider, or the rogue warlords and prophets who ...mindrider, or the rogue warlords and prophets who were the judges<br /><br />davieboy, thank you, I appreciate thatDaniel Greenfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575285186581875356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-22471145850758715742014-01-16T06:17:23.984-05:002014-01-16T06:17:23.984-05:00Hi Daniel, I tend to read your posts every day and...Hi Daniel, I tend to read your posts every day and generally agree with you on most things. It helps that you write so fluidly and articulately. <br />I realise I've neglected to thank you for your excellent essays, so....thanks!Davieboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11368628.post-22090005624908106432014-01-16T01:55:21.628-05:002014-01-16T01:55:21.628-05:00For the lot of good Sharon did for his country his...For the lot of good Sharon did for his country his soul shall not have to endure further cleansing as "Twilight "was what I thought off where G'd had put Sharon into for eight years to have him endure his punishment in this life rather than in the next for him having removed Jews from Jewish soil.<br />Leaders like the ones you mention can not lead anymore in the traditional way we are used to thanks to them standing in the lime-light 24/7 thanks to the all seeing cloud of constant communication and the surrounding world reacting to each and every aspect of their every deed and word, trampling any budding plan and idea in the core by national and international waves of comment and criticism, be it positive or negative it shall prevent maturing. Israel shall in a manner have to return to the period before the people asked for a "King to be placed above them like the peoples surrounding us". There shall have to be a sort of totally new and to be tested "crowd-governing" even if this crowd consists of the elders and judges as Yitro had advised.mindRiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160934421830568737noreply@blogger.com