Summary: This article is a "three-fer."
(1) We get yet another glimpse into HuffPost's almost uninterrupted, myopic cheerleading for Obama --- particularly in regards to his discriminatory, confrontational stance against Israel. It is the only nation in the world to whom he dictates, contrary to his supposed acceptance that nations must enjoy self-determination... including certain genocidal ones who are hellbent on acquiring nuclear weapons.
(2) This is another example of how HuffPost uses photos (and in this case, lack thereof) to accentuate the above.
(3) This is another instance in which, by employing the above tactics, HuffPost throws out the proverbial "red meat" to its resident constituency of Israel-haters and anti-Semites (domestic or...?), whose hateful comments --- in reaction to this incitement --- it reviews, approves and decides to publish.
This was one of three "news" stories HuffPost published today and yesterday concerning Israel (see here, here). On each of them, it obligingly reviewed, approved and decided to publish the usual assortment of libels against Israel and its military, along with good old-fashioned anti-Semitic conspiracy theories and hatred as well.
First, let's take a look at the "teaser" that HuffPost published atop the page concerning the main story of the day --- the Sonia Sotomayor hearings:
Wow. In advertising terminology, that's called "the money shot." This isn't even a political picture, it is a campaign picture. In a confrontational setting, who could possibly against this handsome, positive-appearing man? Why, only that datsardly Jewish lobby, of course.
Which reminds us --- when Netanyahu visited Obama, HuffPost employed photos to make Obama look... mahvelous, while making Netanyahu look... well, not. See the story here (and a follow-up, here, documenting how HuffPost even makes genocidal madman Ahmadinejad look civilized, while making Netanyahu look... well, not).
The story page is located here --- and was filed by HuffPost's White House "reporter," Sam Stein.
Excerpt (emphasis added):
In an hour-long meeting at the White House on Monday, President Barack Obama assured Jewish leaders that he was demanding as much sacrifice from the Arab world as he was from Israel. He also declared that the media, eager to find a story where there wasn't one, had over-emphasized conflict between the U.S. and Israel in regard to settlement policy.Note: We must have missed the global vote in which Obama was elected dictator of the world, being that he is "demanding sacrifice" from a sovereign nation, Israel. That aside...
The mid-afternoon gathering with key leaders from several Jewish-American groups was to address a small but growing concern among pro-Israel advocates that the Obama White House has been overly tough on their side of the peace process equation, especially in demanding an immediate freeze to settlement activity. But according to Ira Forman, head of the National Jewish Democratic Council, the president hit all the right notes during Monday's meeting.
"You could tell in that room that this is a president with great popularity in the Jewish community," Forman, who attended the event, told the Huffington Post. "People obviously asked questions about Israel. But it was a very comfortable audience. I sensed no tension whatsoever."
From Stein's description, Obama's meeting with these Jewish leaders was pretty non-confrontational and positive.
Which, we presume, is what incited such an outpouring of anti-Semitic hate, libels, conspiracy theories and even calls for genocide from HuffPost's users --- most of whom it has allowed to post comments for a long time.
Could at least some of the most vicious of these users, who call for genocide and post boilerplate pro-Islamist libels and propaganda, be among the estimated 135,000 of HuffPost's monthly visitors coming from Iran and Pakistan (see Section 4.3 here), two of the nations most responsible for fomenting and exporting Islamist terror? Who knows.
Or maybe this is all part of a right-wing conspiracy to make HuffPost look bad, as Ms. Huffington and some of its official bloggers have speculated since 2006 (here, here, here). Except that conspiracy theory is no longer operable, as Huff-Watch has documented in great detail here, since March 2008 HuffPost should have no problem with "trolls," because that is when it began pre-moderating all user comments on its news threads.
In any case, we believe that many of the following comments --- among the 247 that HuffPost reviewed, approved and decided to publish --- are extremely disturbing, and constitute explicit or implicit anti-Semitism (see here for a definition).
In case you haven't done so already, you might also want to review Answering The Libels, which helps the honest observer to discover the truth behind the most vicious lies that users espouse on this thread (with HuffPost approval). As you review these comments, it's worth keeping in mind HuffPost's Comment Policies and Terms of Service, which (supposedly) prohibit ethnic slurs, ad hominem attacks, libelous and off-topic comments, etc.
(These comments are presented in chronological order; PDFs of the thread are available upon request)
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Eric8 I'm a Fan of Eric8 permalink
The Chosen people of Israel are finding it difficult that they don't have a fundamentalist lamb in the White House now. Though everyone knows Obama or anyone else can't do anything. The Middle East is the bayou of the world, where crap collects itself and spawns more crap, and there is not a crapping thing that can be done, to clean up crap.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 05:59 PM on 07/13/2009
driven989 I'm a Fan of driven989 permalink
Sorry to break the news: God does not exist. [...]
So less "God" talk and more "international law" talk. Time for the world to force Israel into compliance with international law. Anything less than this is unacceptable.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:14 PM on 07/13/2009
harriscrl3 I'm a Fan of harriscrl3 permalink
I'm getting sick and tired of this nonsense. I understand that Jews suffered but THEY ARE NOT the only one. I'm tired of them acting like their victimization trumps everyone else. ENOUGH. Lets be fair. Its like they expect you to be with them 110%. Thats BS.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:12 PM on 07/13/2009
lbsaltzman I'm a Fan of lbsaltzman permalink
When I somebody like yakaria claim to speak for all Jews as if there was no dissent in our community I want to scream. Many of us are extremely angry at Israel and oppose the occupation of Palestine. We don't want our names associated with ethnic cleansing, pogroms by the settlers against Palestinians and the general thuggery of the IDF.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:10 PM on 07/13/2009
Yank in France I'm a Fan of Yank in France permalink
[...] [A]s we face the prospect of endless wars against Islamic militants throughout the world. Israel is not the sole cause of this unrest, but it is a big contributing factor, especially in the neighboring Arab countries.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:06 PM on 07/13/2009
DustinTime I'm a Fan of DustinTime permalink
Folks, the settlements are illegal, a direct violation of UN resolutions and the Geneva Conventions. They are also immoral. Using your military to annex territory, and subjugate a civilian population, is unjustifiable [...]
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 06:20 PM on 07/13/2009
who38 I'm a Fan of who38 permalink
Well, if Clinton was the first black president; there is no reason why Obama should not be the first Jewish one. And he could claim to be just that. Wonder why AIPAC has not jumped on that bandwagon?
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:17 PM on 07/13/2009
Imhotep40 I'm a Fan of Imhotep40 permalink
Only "the sky is falling" Zionists will be whipped into a tizzy . . . .
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:32 PM on 07/13/2009
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lbsaltzman I'm a Fan of lbsaltzman permalink
Whenever the press says the phrase "Jewish leaders" you can usually translate that into pro-Israeli Zionists who support the occupation of Palestine and attempt to suppress legitimate criticism of Israel. [...] My leaders speak out against the war crimes Israel commits against Palestinian civilians.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:04 PM on 07/13/2009
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driven989 I'm a Fan of driven989 permalink
well put...
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:09 PM on 07/13/2009
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Montgriz I'm a Fan of Montgriz permalink
BINGO!
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:25 PM on 07/13/2009
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CigarGod I'm a Fan of CigarGod permalink
Have a cigar, my friend.
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kibbabibba I'm a Fan of kibbabibba permalink
Every time I read about these so called "Jewish leaders" I get sick. [...]
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:08 PM on 07/13/2009
SALADIN I'm a Fan of SALADIN permalink
I hope Obama has a good relationship with all of our leaders, regardless of ethnic or religious background.
But I hope he has a horrible relationship with any of our leaders who put Israel before there own constituents (most of Jewish members of Congress?). [...]
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:29 PM on 07/13/2009
who38 I'm a Fan of who38 permalink
Blind obedience to Israeli whim is the only acceptable policy. This "meeting" was just to give O the word.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 12:04 AM on 07/14/2009
skialethia I'm a Fan of skialethia permalink
Why does Obama need to calm Jewish leaders? What happened? Has Israel given up anything? Is the sky falling? Are Israelis having to pack up and leave the West Bank?
No...I don't see why their feathers are in a ruffle: Palestinians are still living dire conditions under military oppression while settlers are living the high-life stealing their land and water resources to fill their swimming pools and water their lawns.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:30 PM on 07/13/2009
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gakabani I'm a Fan of gakabani permalink
It seems that the shots are called from here the USA and the Palestinians have no voice on the matter. Fine, bring all Palestinians to America and make them US citizens. In ten years they will have more power than any other 'minority.' AIPAC rules Congress and controls the WH.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:31 PM on 07/13/2009
ndnndpendent I'm a Fan of ndnndpendent permalink
This is just a quagmire, one more administration, more Palestinians dead, no peace.....it will never end. [...] On this issue, the Clintons own WH policy and this will not change. Obama is not his own man and that is shameful.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:37 PM on 07/13/2009
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renatam I'm a Fan of renatam permalink
[...] Israel is Israel...and now everyone is TIRED of Israel, worldwide.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:50 PM on 07/13/2009
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MMIIXX I'm a Fan of MMIIXX permalink
What #%@p if Israel was bombed back to the stone age then blockaded then they would look like they lived in Hitlers ghetto's just like the Palestinians currently do.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:27 PM on 07/13/2009
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vascopyjama I'm a Fan of vascopyjama permalink
Bless you my son for you speak the truth.
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IndieBlue I'm a Fan of IndieBlue permalink
Israel lives on donations. If it weren't for our donations, Israel would have been long gone by now.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:52 PM on 07/13/2009
Johnz52 I'm a Fan of Johnz52 permalink
I don't know about you, but I voted for President Obama because he promised change. Obviously it's business as usual with our "ally" in the Middle East. Where was the Presiden in addressing the act of piracy and kidnapping of a former U.S. Congresswoman and Irish Noble Laureate that occured just 2 weeks ago? Guess he was busy working on his statement to this particular special interest group. When words are fired certain groups get ono on one attention. When shots are fired others simply get ignored.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:40 PM on 07/13/2009
renatam I'm a Fan of renatam permalink
Constant reassurance. Constant demands for special treatment. Constant whining.
CONSTANT.... Pathetic.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:46 PM on 07/13/2009
ndnndpendent I'm a Fan of ndnndpendent permalink
Obama must engage with Hamas and do so openly. The Palestinians must unify and stop their power struggle. This is a non-starter until Hamas is at the table and treated as a legitimate voice of its people.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:48 PM on 07/13/2009
MyNameIsJames I'm a Fan of MyNameIsJames permalink
President Obama - did you get new marching orders?
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:52 PM on 07/13/2009
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Stirner I'm a Fan of Stirner permalink
Well, I voted for Ron Paul (remember him?). He didn't stand a chance after he didn't pay homage to AIPAC.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:56 PM on 07/13/2009
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zaz33 I'm a Fan of zaz33 permalink
I voted for Ron Paul then Nader. Same deal.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:07 PM on 07/13/2009
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AboveStrategy I'm a Fan of AboveStrategy permalink
[...] Yeah, Israel is always right, they have to be, they say they are the "Moralist People and Army in the World" and the "chosen" of God They just refuse to act good and Godly, or follow their own Gods laws against killing and coveting.
Instead of acting like Jesus, the real "King of the Jews" who was all love, kindness and brotherhood; they act like a million Satans, the original Hebrew definition of "Antagonists" to
peace and love.
Compromise is loves device and Israel never compromises.
Only Satan would say he was "moral" while he was killing Gods children for a coveted spot of dirt on the world God made the whole of.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:33 PM on 07/13/2009
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Christian I'm a Fan of Christian permalink
Well I think he should keep them worried, I'm tired of the jewish lobby leading our politicians around by the nose. They've cost us billions of dollars and lost lives. After Lebanon, I had had enough of Israel's needs they have turned in to bullies and segregationist.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:33 PM on 07/13/2009
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brothernumber2 I'm a Fan of brothernumber2 permalink
^^ I agree. Not all jews of course, but certainly Zionist hardliners and the "religious right" within Judaism, those who condone settlements, expansionism, etc etc. Part of the reason 9/11 occurred in NYC was in order to strike a blow against what the terrorists considered to be a financial power center of Zionism.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:45 PM on 07/13/2009
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CigarGod I'm a Fan of CigarGod permalink
"Part of the reason 9/11 occurred in NYC was in order to strike a blow against what the terrorists considered to be a financial power center of Zionism."
Yes, but no one will admit it.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:42 PM on 07/13/2009
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agroman I'm a Fan of agroman permalink
the people of isaac trully run this world...
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:34 PM on 07/13/2009
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Ernest Hite I'm a Fan of Ernest Hite permalink
SOON THE PEOPLE OF ISMAIL WILL RUN IT.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 08:44 PM on 07/13/2009
(Ed.: "Ismail" aka "Ishmael" is an Islamic prophet.)
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Hank007 I'm a Fan of Hank007 permalink
The Israeli government does not want peace, and never has. Go back and read the writings and comments of every Israeli leader since Ben Gurion and the OSS first attacked. They all explicitly call for the extermination of the Palestinians. [...] Peace was never on the table, nor will it be, until the US taxpayer cuts off the welfare tap.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:43 PM on 07/13/2009
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ObliqueReference I'm a Fan of ObliqueReference permalink
[...] a big part of me just wants the people of that region to get in a limited nuclear war, utterly destroy one another, leave the disputed land uninhabitable for 100 years and let the rest of us nonreligious maniacs enter a new era of unprecedented world peace!
Seriously, think of how many problems that would solve.
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Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 09:11 PM on 07/13/2009
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lainey I'm a Fan of lainey permalink
Absolutely contrary to liberal thinking such remarks. Wanting others to die, as a means of a solution is utterly irresponsible. Surely you can do better. As for non-religious, nearly 80% of Isreali's are secular and most Palestinian's are not extreme in their beliefs. [...]
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:04 PM on 07/13/2009
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ObliqueReference I'm a Fan of ObliqueReference permalink
[...] I don't neccesarily want these people to die but if they don't go away somehow how will the world ever know peace? [...]
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newyorkid I'm a Fan of newyorkid permalink
PaIestine beIongs to the PaIestinians.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:27 PM on 07/13/2009
mamala4 I'm a Fan of mamala4 permalink
Palestine is not on any map I have ever seen.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:59 PM on 07/13/2009
Darwin256 I'm a Fan of Darwin256 permalink
Many maps:
http://www.americanintifada.com/maps.htm
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 11:30 PM on 07/13/2009
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vascopyjama I'm a Fan of vascopyjama permalink
Change! You must be kidding. Obama like all those before him will do what he is told.
Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:38 PM on 07/13/2009
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