Comments on: Israel and the Distortion of American Politics

By: zenab

zenab — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:32:06 +0000

Dear Ethan, I have read many articles written by you, and I am thoroughly impressed. Thank you for exposing the truth.

By: Aizaz Moin

Aizaz Moin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:45:12 +0000

@ Loren, your comment: “if there were greater willingness in the Islamic world to recognize that the state of Israel is a fait accompli and has a right to exist” – You are quite right. After 60 odd years, it is about time Muslims states recognise this fact and together forge a mutually beneficial way forward with the state of Israel. I am a person of Muslim descent and I believe that peaceful co-existence is required in todays world. We are living in dangerous and confusing times so we must come together with even greater zeal. Otherwise we can guarantee our mutual destruction. It is for that reason that the muslim world must take off the bandage covering their eyes and look to the future. As an addendum how would you justify Premier Nathanyahoo’s speech at the UN last week? I found this half-truths deplorable.

By: Pakistan, Palestine, America: In search of common humanity : Ethan Casey

Pakistan, Palestine, America: In search of common humanity : Ethan Casey — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:51:30 +0000

[...] antidote, maybe a starting point to thinking about it differently, I ask you to read my article “Israel and the Distortion of American Politics,” which I wrote last May after the deadly attack on the flotilla that was trying to deliver relief [...]

By: Israel-Palestine bus ads controversy in Seattle : Ethan Casey

Israel-Palestine bus ads controversy in Seattle : Ethan Casey — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:27:18 +0000

[...] Although I long avoided the subject myself, the Israeli attack on the Gaza flotilla in late May compelled me to write an article prompted by a sense of responsibility, not as a Jew or Muslim (I’m neither), nor as a friend of Jews or Muslims (I’m both), but as an American concerned about the civic health of my own country. My article, titled ”Israel and the Distortion of American Politics,” and the comments it generated at the time, are published on this website. [...]

By: Maryna Ajaja

Maryna Ajaja — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:02:34 +0000

Ethan, I know people are overblown and passionate on this subject and they expose their blindnesses, prejudices or hatreds while speaking up. But please keep up the line of communication. I applaud you because I feel you are against these negative corrosive mentalities. We are ALL the elephant in the room. Those who deny that can’t really understand how deep these issues and emotions go as they are so caught up in eye for an eye as bottom line. Sometimes we have to start at zero to rebuild or put ourselves out there to erase deep boundaries. Sometimes it kills us, other times it’s the first step.

By: Saurabh Kumar Shahi

Saurabh Kumar Shahi — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:31:19 +0000

Ethan, people like Michele Rosenberg are the cogs of the Israeli PR Hasbara wheels. The reaction, therefore, is on expected lines. They have no idea of what happens in west Asia as they feed on Hasbara propaganda. I cover west Asia extensively: “Terrorists on Flotilla”, gimmi a break!

However, being a friend of yours Ethan, I am worried about you. In no time, you will be branded an anti-Semite. Just wait. These people will not let you live. And if I know the subject and know these people, the accusation will come from American Zionists. You might actually find quite a few supporters among Israeli Jews. Many of them are willing to see reason, but the American and European Zionists act “More loyal than the king”.

Having said that, I must congratulate you to speak boldly. These people have finished the career of hundreds of academicians and journalists who do not toe their line. I am sure you would have contemplated all these and yet decided to speak the truth. Hats off.

By: ethancasey

ethancasey — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:10:12 +0000

Shamim Rae: I certainly do deplore the terrible things Muslims do to Christians – and Ahmedis and others – in Pakistan. I also deplore when terrorists kill innocent people, anywhere, from any motives. I’m on record as deploring all these things. They’re not the subject of the article I wrote, though. I wrote the article that I did write, because a particular deplorable incident happened, instigated by Israel. I have written, and will write, articles about those other subjects on other occasions. Ethan

By: Shamim Rae

Shamim Rae — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:59:57 +0000

Sympathy for Gaza people, Hamas included, sets people apart and portrays them as impartial and humane. But what about the terrible things Muslims are doing to Christians in Pakistan and other countries? What about Al -Qaida and the Taliban and other terrorists who kill innocent people just to fulfill their wish to get a seat in heaven? Please look at both sides of the picture and don’t be an American who loves Muslims. Isn’t the root cause of the problem the whole world facing Islamic fundamentalism? Come on Ethan recognise these facts also and don’t blame tiny Israel whom every Muslim nation wants to kill to occupy their land. Shamim Rae

By: Wasim

Wasim — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:23:29 +0000

The state of Israel has a limited time to exist. It is unjust, racist and oppressive to anyone not serving their interests.

Desperate actions like these only speed up the stopwatch and will certainly increase the veracity of the inevitable backlash. Hate or no hate, at least be real and admit the gargantuan mistake of placing Israel in the heart of the Islamic world. The inevitable Islamic revival will certainly remove this source of suffering from mankind. Let’s hope that its focus will be the eradication of the state and not its people. Hold on to your dual citizenships…

I believe the African Americans said it best: No justice, no peace.

By: Said

Said — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:34:55 +0000

Ethan: I am humbled and thankful for one more American voice speaking out for humanity, way out from the mainstream media-speak. Your voice is cool, yet passionate for one-humanity. May God give you the strength, and protect you, as you continue your good work. You are among the first drops of rain, but that will steadily and surely change to a blessed downpour, if humankind is to see peace.