In the past hour I've come across two more really dumb arguments for the Arab side of things in the conflict between them and the Israelis. I personally favour a two-state solution, but when I see people resorting to vile demonizing of Israelis and other stupid arguments, it annoys me because rather than bringing peace closer, these sophistries (arguments that pretend to be logical) develop hatred and make peace more difficult. I put "Palestinians" in quotation for a historical reason I'll mention below.
Here's the sort of thing I mean when I say dumb arguments.
From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1893302474/104-1800705-0085553?v=glance&n=283155
Book Description
The true story behind 9-11, delivered by a meticulous researcher. . . "Every news story about 9-11 that is contained in this book is true and easily verifiable," states author, Dr. Albert D. Pastore [a penname]. "My investigation represents 12 months of careful study, painstaking research, detailed analysis, source verification and logical deduction.
Here's something from his site, which you can find by googling his name:
"I intend to set forth in this paper an overwhelming body of evidence which should forever destroy the ridiculous notion that a Saudi caveman and his band of half-trained, nerdy Arab flight school students, orchestrated the most sophisticated terror operation in world history."
He's a conspiracy theorist looking to prove how 9/11 wasn't really carried out by who everyone knows carried it out, namely 19 Saudi Arabian terrorists who are part of al-Qaeda. Incidentally, this genius "Dr", - who is obviously only a Dr by pen name - is cited as a reference on Israel supposedly carrying out terrorism abroad, as in a supposed plot to blow up Mexico's Parliament. Now, let alone the incredibly ridiculous idea here - that Israel has any interest in blowing up the Mexican Parliament to begin with - citing such a source obviously discredits the person doing the citing, and their argument.
(Of course, according to this insulting (to anyone of even moderate intelligence) narrative the all-powerful Israelis get handed back to their home government cleanly. Not convinced that the "Dr" i full of nonsense? Go to his website http://www.the7thfire.com/9-11/Pastore_Investigation_of_ 9-11/chapter_1--Opening_Statement.htm and consider the kind of material he's published, and the ads he has on his site. Notice the spammy ads and other conspiracy nonsense. Consider why he's writing under a pen name. If he really has done great investigative reporting on this level, wouldn't he win a Pulitzer Prize for it, or at least be better known? Logical thinking and analysis shows this guy's yet another hack, and I'm being polite.
As to "Palestinians" - The Phillistines were an ancient people with no relation to the modern-day "Palestinians". The Romans re-named Israel 'Palestine' when they won a military victory over the Israelites there. (To insult them, since the Israelites had conquered the Phillistines). Note that the Phillistines still existed after being conquered; they weren't made extinct by the conquering Israelite tribes)
Fast-forward to the early 20th Century, where Palestinian (without quotations) refers to anyone living in the British protectorate of Palestine (current Israel and then some) - a MAJORITY of whom were Jews. So Palestinians aren't just Arabs, but everyone who had citizenship in the old Protectorate, or whatever the equivalent is to being a citizen in a protectorate.
Anyways, like I wrote on the topic of the Religious Left in these forums, how about some tolerance? Enough lies and nonsense aimed at making the other side look evil.
Here's the sort of thing I mean when I say dumb arguments.
From Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1893302474/104-1800705-0085553?v=glance&n=283155
Book Description
The true story behind 9-11, delivered by a meticulous researcher. . . "Every news story about 9-11 that is contained in this book is true and easily verifiable," states author, Dr. Albert D. Pastore [a penname]. "My investigation represents 12 months of careful study, painstaking research, detailed analysis, source verification and logical deduction.
Here's something from his site, which you can find by googling his name:
"I intend to set forth in this paper an overwhelming body of evidence which should forever destroy the ridiculous notion that a Saudi caveman and his band of half-trained, nerdy Arab flight school students, orchestrated the most sophisticated terror operation in world history."
He's a conspiracy theorist looking to prove how 9/11 wasn't really carried out by who everyone knows carried it out, namely 19 Saudi Arabian terrorists who are part of al-Qaeda. Incidentally, this genius "Dr", - who is obviously only a Dr by pen name - is cited as a reference on Israel supposedly carrying out terrorism abroad, as in a supposed plot to blow up Mexico's Parliament. Now, let alone the incredibly ridiculous idea here - that Israel has any interest in blowing up the Mexican Parliament to begin with - citing such a source obviously discredits the person doing the citing, and their argument.
(Of course, according to this insulting (to anyone of even moderate intelligence) narrative the all-powerful Israelis get handed back to their home government cleanly. Not convinced that the "Dr" i full of nonsense? Go to his website http://www.the7thfire.com/9-11/Pastore_Investigation_of_ 9-11/chapter_1--Opening_Statement.htm and consider the kind of material he's published, and the ads he has on his site. Notice the spammy ads and other conspiracy nonsense. Consider why he's writing under a pen name. If he really has done great investigative reporting on this level, wouldn't he win a Pulitzer Prize for it, or at least be better known? Logical thinking and analysis shows this guy's yet another hack, and I'm being polite.
As to "Palestinians" - The Phillistines were an ancient people with no relation to the modern-day "Palestinians". The Romans re-named Israel 'Palestine' when they won a military victory over the Israelites there. (To insult them, since the Israelites had conquered the Phillistines). Note that the Phillistines still existed after being conquered; they weren't made extinct by the conquering Israelite tribes)
Fast-forward to the early 20th Century, where Palestinian (without quotations) refers to anyone living in the British protectorate of Palestine (current Israel and then some) - a MAJORITY of whom were Jews. So Palestinians aren't just Arabs, but everyone who had citizenship in the old Protectorate, or whatever the equivalent is to being a citizen in a protectorate.
Anyways, like I wrote on the topic of the Religious Left in these forums, how about some tolerance? Enough lies and nonsense aimed at making the other side look evil.