1948 Letter to the editor (Ny times)Historic letter.

Logic 7

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Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the for mer Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.

The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States, is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with Conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose Fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents.

Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.
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The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.

A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Y assin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (The New York Times), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants--240 men, women, and children--and kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Y assin.

The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the Freedom Party.

Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other Fascist parties, they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model. During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them; adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods, beatings, window-smashing, and widespread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute. The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defence activity. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.

The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine, bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State" is the goal. In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin. The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of Fascism.

--Hannah Arendt, Albert Einstein and 26 other American Jews


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I guess those peoples are anti-semite, who is albert einstein, who is hanna arendt?? :roll:
 

earth_as_one

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Considering the events they describe, how could any reasonable person come to another conclusion about people like Begin.
 

Logic 7

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Re: RE: 1948 Letter to the editor (Ny times)Historic letter.

earth_as_one said:
Considering the events they describe, how could any reasonable person come to another conclusion about people like Begin.


Agree, Hannah arendt (one of the greatest philosopher of all time),and most of all the peoples who signed the letter has survived the Holocost, are very credible, but none listened to them.
 

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That letter really gives us some perspective on Israel. It is a sentiment not often reported in major media, then in 1948 and now.

There is , of course, within every society various sub-groups. Within Israel, there seems to be "the terrorists", perhaps those who are known as Zionists. As with America, this small group, not a majority by any stretch, has hijacked the political and military arms of government to do its bidding. Not much has changed in 60 years.

Here is A quote from the letter:
It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future. A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Y assin.

That "terrorist attack" type of attack has been repeated many many times since then, on both sides, all around the world. Maybe if that first example had been heavily prosecuted in courts of law we would not be having the modern Terrorist attacks.

But no, we let them get away with it, mostly due to the pity shown Israel so soon after the holocaust. We should not have extended that pity to the Zionists, they should have been properly prosecuted for their crimes.

"Just defending ourselves" has become America's excuse to invade foriegn nations, an extremely hypocritical use of that phrase, since they are not defending their homelands when they are in foriegn nations.

"fighting them over there so we don't have to fight them here" nonsense is an old tactic, as it turns out. Israel was doing that 60 years ago. America and Israel are the only nations to use such a tactic.

Thanks for that bit of history!!
K
 

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Logic 7 said:
I guess those peoples are anti-semite, who is albert einstein, who is hanna arendt?? :roll:

I was going to say they were anti-Zionists, but then I looked at who posted it it and changed my mind. :lol:
 

Logic 7

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Said1 said:
Logic 7 said:
I guess those peoples are anti-semite, who is albert einstein, who is hanna arendt?? :roll:

I was going to say they were anti-Zionists, but then I looked at who posted it it and changed my mind. :lol:



Say it, don't by shy.


Don't forget that Hanna arendt survived the holocost, so she knows what she is talking about.One of the best known phylosopher in history.