bobad, I have spoken to many Jews in my life. Actually, I come from a long line of Jews on my mother's side. I know about propaganda and have been exposed to it for many years. I know how opinionated Jews can be on some issues. But Norman Finkelstein is a Jew who I deeply respect. Also, I believe that Naomi Klein has a Jewish heritage. Netanyahu needs to have a message sent to him by the boycott, disinvestment and sanction movement. They are the true defenders of Israel.

They know more about Israel then any of the pro-Israel pundits here.

I don't hear anything coming from these "authorities" that offer any solution to
the Palestine/Israeli conflict. Most of what they have to say is in denial of what is actually going on over there. The whitewashed speeches delivered by occasional speakers do not constitute a solution to the Mid-east problems.

Here's a solution. Give either Palestine its own nation or let Jews and Palestinians share equally politically in Israel. I don't see any pro-Israel pundits accepting anything like this. I think there are those who really enjoy fighting and accept the bloodshed that goes on day after day between the two countries.

The prognosis for the continuation of the State of Israel as it stands now is bleak.

World opinion is against her. It's a shame because at one time in Israel's history, Zionism, based on a socialist model was just and fair to the people who lived along side of them. Then Zionism became an expansionist movement and today is warlike and oppressive.

Actually, I would prefer to see real peace in the region including Israel. I don't hate Israel but just as in America, I think some terribly wrong decisions have been made. One has been seeking military solutions to animosities. The Irgun and Mossad are Israel's worst enemies. Netanyahu may be the G.W. Bush of Israel.

Things can only get worse by hard-nosed policies on both sides.