Zionism: racist ideology

Zionism was a response by Jewish nationalists to years of oppression in Europe. They believed having a homeland of their own would prevent future atrocities like the Holocaust, so began a campaign of bombing and killing in Palestine. After defeating an invasion by the Arab League, the Zionists seized control of the entire country (in violation of the UN two-state solution) and began a policy remarkably similar to the genocide the Jews endured in Germany and Russia. Palestinians are expropriated and beaten if they refuse to leave. Then they are concentrated in ghettos on the West Bank and Gaza and made to live in squalor and poverty. Naturally, this provokes much resentment, and ultimately violence (like the Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland). The UN, rightly, recognised Zionism as a form of racism until President Bush pressured them into repealing the act:
http://middleeast.about.com/od/documents/qt/me081017a.htm

True, but which religion isn't racist and believes in superiority to others? 

Originally posted by balochii True, but which religion isn't racist and believes in superiority to others?

Go Gerald! 

Milliband is actually Kaufman's protege and shares many of his views on Israel.

Edited by Toltec - 23-Nov-2012 at 14:39

I agree with all those policies but one. If students want to do a degree in such useful subjects as women's studies, film criticism or art they should pay for themselves. We should subsidise medicine, engineering and anything else useful with a large bursary to cover fees and living expenses, the rest, bugger them. 

Edited by Toltec - 23-Nov-2012 at 15:43

All nationalist ideas can be turn facisim when it becomes only thing in politics. Nationalisim should be stay in cultural area, not political one.

Originally posted by Nick1986 Zionism was a response by Jewish nationalists to years of oppression in Europe. They believed having a homeland of their own would prevent future atrocities like the Holocaust, so began a campaign of bombing and killing in Palestine. After defeating an invasion by the Arab League, the Zionists seized control of the entire country (in violation of the UN two-state solution) and began a policy remarkably similar to the genocide the Jews endured in Germany and Russia. Palestinians are expropriated and beaten if they refuse to leave. Then they are concentrated in ghettos on the West Bank and Gaza and made to live in squalor and poverty. Naturally, this provokes much resentment, and ultimately violence (like the Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland). The UN, rightly, recognised Zionism as a form of racism until President Bush pressured them into repealing the act: http://middleeast.about.com/od/documents/qt/me081017a.htm

I agree with you that the Zionists carried out terror attacks during the time that the British were in charge of Palestine. I would also admit that the original seizure of Palestinian land would probably be called ethnic cleansing today. Nothing about today's situation reminds me of Nazi Germany. The Israelis are in a damned if they do, damned if they don't situation now. They are surrounded by enemies, and they are under attack from within. As an American, I somehow matured into a very pro-Israel position, I am not sure exactly why. I do support the Israelis, I think they are in between a rock and a hard place.

I find it difficult to believe that all would be peaches and cream if the Israelis show weakness. I believe the Arabs will not stop until Israel no longer exists, and the Israeli people are massacred. I believe the hatred of Jews by many Arabs is very racist. I know that is no excuse for racism, but it certainly is an excuse to defend Israel against Palestinians and others, not to mention suicide bombers.