101 Comments

• maireadinmelb | Jun 19, 2010, 03:36 AM EDT

  Bleeding heart types. This has stuck in my head, probably as you throw it around so much! I really should be flattered as the only bleeding hearts you see are the Sacred heart of Jesus and Mary!! Suppose they did think of all people as equal, that is the foundation of christianity! shame not all the religious folks would continue such a practice!

• shuvonn | Jun 18, 2010, 08:50 AM EDT

  Israel has lost the public relations battle over this, not to mention it has had South Africa, Turkey, Equador recall their ambassadors and Nicaraguga has broken off diplomatic relations. Greece suspended military exercises, Swedish dock workers refused to handle Israeli goods for a week. Israeli commentator Ronen Bergman has stated that "it is not that Israel was outmaneuvered in the media but that the problem was with the product, you cannot market occupation"

• maireadinmelb | Jun 18, 2010, 07:53 AM EDT

  What ridiculous gitmo accusation. Numerous people have been picked up in non conflict situations, the USA have admitted BUYING suspects who have been apprehended by Pakistan forces (bit like slavery in one sence being arrogant enough to BUY a human being). THese people as human have a right to face charges before a court! Fundamentally you yanks have your "right to bare arms" and then get upset when any one else attempts to exercise the same right! Face fact we are all human, with red blood who need food and water to survive. You are no better than me or any other person on this planet. Every race or religion of people have an element who will commit crimes or be "bad" people. Your generalisations of people who have a different view show a lot about your intolerance!

• irishwxman | Jun 17, 2010, 10:42 AM EDT

  Ahhh Mairead, I burned you on your ridiculous Gitmo accusations, so you run back to your Israeli safety net. You had an HONORS thesis. WHOA! I guess that make you an expert. I had an honors thesis on the myths of global warming. That doesn't make me an expert on the subject. I'm flattered you felt you have to give me you resume though. Oh, and to answer your first question; yes, I was there. TWICE. I did two tours in OEF in Afghanistan, and I will bet you $1 million that you were not. So you "Honors thesis" is basically null in the matters of which you have no life experience. You have ZERO knowledge about the goings on at Gitmo. That is why you bleeding heart types are so quick to worry about the "right" of murdering jihadist terrorists. Why don't you open a mosque at your house and let them come worship with you.

• irishwxman | Jun 17, 2010, 10:37 AM EDT

  Shuvonn spare me your "holier than thou" rhetoric. It's such BS.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 17, 2010, 07:02 AM EDT

  OK Irishwxman how do you know I am wrong? were you there? And were you there when the Israelis shot those 9 people on May 31? I know because I have completed an Honours thesis on the topic!!!!!!!!!! I know because neither the AUstralian or American government denied it when his family went public with teh information. Just because you do not like something does not mean it does not exist!!!! Just because you disagree does not make a comment wrong!! BTW shuvonn - he only resorts to name calling when he cannot argue with teh logic of the discussion!!

• shuvonn | Jun 16, 2010, 07:04 PM EDT

  There is never a reason to resort to name calling and making excuses for same is beyond pathetic, is THAT how you react in REAL life when you are NOT the brave man on a keyboard?

• irishwxman | Jun 16, 2010, 04:05 PM EDT

  I only resort to name calling when the people that I have disagreements with have absolutely no idea what they are talking about...especially when it comes to subjects I have an intimate knowledge of.

• shuvonn | Jun 16, 2010, 01:46 PM EDT

  Someones mammy did not teach them that you may come across people in your life that will disagree with you, and when that happens there is no need to stoop to name calling, it negates your point and makes YOU look bad. You cannot control others, you can only control yourself, and it would appear that is one skill you have not mastered yet.

• irishwxman | Jun 16, 2010, 11:28 AM EDT

  What am I labeling Shuvonn? Besides you being a child.

• irishwxman | Jun 16, 2010, 11:27 AM EDT

  "Not all those in Gitmo were from the battle field" How in the hell would you know Mairead? were you there? I sure as heck didn't see you when I was over there. I love how you all think you know so much about Gitmo and the terrorist that have been captured. never in my life have I seen so many people that are so sympathetic to a bunch of cold blooded murderers. They all want death to America or anyone who allies themselves with America, and all you hippies want to do is give them some TLC. As if that will make them change their course. Is this what today's Irish have become? I weep for the future.

• shuvonn | Jun 16, 2010, 10:11 AM EDT

  The labeling again, get that man a label maker...

• maireadinmelb | Jun 16, 2010, 07:13 AM EDT

  NOt all those in Gitmo were from the battle field. David Hicks (not that i expect you know who that is) was given to the yanks by pakistan for cash! he was then held in GITMO for over 5 years without charge!!! And no more American economy! Guess you will blame us liberals if you lose the world cup too!!

• irishwxman | Jun 15, 2010, 11:57 AM EDT

  No!...Do not spin here. Liberals are pros at that. You said, and I quote, "If Israel is convinced that any one is terrorist they should arrest them and try them in a court of law!! (As should the US)" Your words. "As should the US" The US should not and will not try any terror suspect captured on the battle field in a civilian court and provide him with constitutional rights. And as for "those liberals in Washington" Their days are numbered. 4 months left to push their agenda and then they are gone. No more forced healthcare, no more cap and trade, no more stimulus packages, and no more wealth redistribution.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 15, 2010, 06:35 AM EDT

  So if I THINK your a terrorist I can walk in and shoot you or hold you behind barbed wire on a foreign Island without charge for years on end?? Some of what you say is unconstitutional better watch out with all those liberals in washington these days you may find yourself a victim of your own threats??

• maireadinmelb | Jun 15, 2010, 06:33 AM EDT

  Israel marches into hotel rooms and shoots suspects Israel boards international boats in international waters and shoots people!! Any of these suspects should be tried in court. If right is on your side a court will find them guilty and you can punish them!

• shuvonn | Jun 14, 2010, 06:08 PM EDT

  *Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation, whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion, and you allow him to do so whenever he may choose to say he deems it necessary for such a purpose—and you allow him to make war at pleasure. ~Abraham Lincoln Since when did civilians in International waters bringing aid through an illegal blockade become enemy combatants? Get out the LABEL Maker, Mairead lets have a whip around and buy WX a P TOUCH label maker, he seems to function better when he has everyone labeled :-)

• irishwxman | Jun 14, 2010, 02:18 PM EDT

  maireadinmelb said: "If Israel is convinced that any one is terrorist they should arrest them and try them in a court of law!! (As should the US)" Someone dropped you on your head as a child. You do NOT put enemy combatants captured in combat in civilian courts....PERIOD. You saw what happened to Obama and his nitwit AG Holder when they suggested it. It was almost Armageddon. Trying Terror suspects in court. You are out of your liberal mind.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 14, 2010, 02:14 AM EDT

  PS over the course of history GREAT SERVICE MEN and WOMEN OF AMERICA have committed crimes against humanity and used the uniform to hide behind their actions. I speak of My Lai, I speak of the treatment of human beings at the end of WWII and in teh modern wars america finds itself in. All armies commit crimes under the guise of War (Bloody SUnday for example) THere are elements in every group of men that will choose an illegal path! But no group is beyond reproach or criticism!!

• maireadinmelb | Jun 14, 2010, 02:11 AM EDT

  To disagree with a course of action undertaken by Israel does not mean I or any one else including your President - are anti-semitic. I base my anger at Israel on their continued disregard for international law (and I do not like the US's conduct in this area either) And the blatant hypocricy of Israel who sends its citizens into other countries on passports obtained illegally to execute a suspect. If Israel is convinced that any one is terrorist they shoudl arrest them and try them in a court of law!! (As should the US). To enter a ship in international waters and shoot first with an attempt to arrest is hypocricy illegal and That does not make me or shuvonn or anyone else an anti semite!!

• shuvonn | Jun 13, 2010, 09:00 AM EDT

  Glad to see that Facebook Group calling for the death of Haneen Zoabi has been taken down, apparently that is how they dole out THEIR democracy in Israel. Got to see some of the interviews of the passengers of the flotilla, who told the crowds awaiting for them in Heathrow airport, upon landing they told of their passports being thrown in the ocean, the destruction of their cell phones, of not being allowed consular access (Israel seems to have denied consular access to British and Australian passport holders, looks like they took out out their rage on the countries who expelled their consular officers over the illegal passport usage) Maybe it was lucky for those Irish passport holders that they have not yet expelled the consular officers because they were not denied consular access.

• irishwxman | Jun 12, 2010, 09:40 PM EDT

  And I will not let you defile the memories of the great men and women that serve in the US military with a radical loon like Rachel Corrie. Those men and women fight for their country not their ridiculous political ideology. I take that as a personal insult and it further proves your ignorance and stupidity.

• irishwxman | Jun 12, 2010, 09:35 PM EDT

  I would really like to know whose ass you pull all of that BS out of, because nothing of what you said is true. None of it. You have no clue at all about the military layovers in Shannon, and you have no clue at all about the Israelis that landed on that vessel. Fully armed my ass. That is an outright lie and you know it.

• shuvonn | Jun 12, 2010, 09:14 PM EDT

  Turkey and Israel run joint military exercises, and they are allies. I bet the Turkish president is NOT an Israeli fan at the moment, 9 Turkish dead in international waters? Piracy at its best, apparently 3.5 million in cash, and equipment stolen from the vessel. AND some of the credit cards STOLEN from the Mavi Marmara passengers were USED in Israel, if that ain't piracy what is? Even if you do not like to hear that, it is the TRUTH. Obama is not anti-Semitic, he is just NOT willing to toe the line like previous presidents when Israeli promises are broken to him, like the new settlements begun when Biden was visiting despite promises to the contrary. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Tuesday that "the situation in Gaza is unsustainable and unacceptable, Israel's legitimate security needs must be met, just as the Palestinians' legitimate needs for sustained humanitarian assistance and regular access to reconstruction materials must also be assured," And the WORLD might have been able to see how they DID react except the IDF STOLE the cameras, memory sticks, computers, etc. And perhaps the IDF could have handled it better rather than shooting first, tear gas, dropping out of helicopters, full combat gear, fully armed, wearing masks, in International waters, chances are ya land on the deck of a ship in the middle of the night YOU (IDF) put yourself in danger. Why don't YOU go to Israel then you can be fully engaged in your own PHILO-Semitism. Your statement that Rachel Corrie placed herself in danger by her radical ideology, is the same as saying that any US soldier serving abroad (YA know the ones that stop over to refuel in Shannon) is placing themselves in danger.

• irishwxman | Jun 12, 2010, 02:48 PM EDT

  Yes we all know that they were on a Turkish vessel. And you continue to pound the drum of them being an ally of Israel. Did you know the Turkish president is not a fan of Israel, kind of like our anti Semitic President? And Hillary Clinton has not asked of anything of the sort. (Not that it matters what she wants, she is as big an idiot as Obama) She has gone on record as saying Israel had the right to defend themselves and while the deaths were tragic, they were necessary . I'd like to see how you handle your self when you are ruthlessly attacked and beaten and out numbered. What would you resort to to protect your life? Of course it sucks if a US citizen gets killed. Just like Rachel Corrie herself. but she chose to put herself in harms way with her radical ideology. That's like being against airplanes flying, so you go lay in the middle of a runway. Chances are you're gonna get killed. As I have said all along, you are so hard up for Hamas, why don't you leave your luxurious lifestyle and go settle in Palestine and live amongst your own.

• shuvonn | Jun 12, 2010, 01:17 PM EDT

  The people you have labeled a *terrorist mob* were on a Turkish vessel in International waters, an ally of Israel, the ONLY one they have in the ME. The blockade is ILLEGAL (I know it seems to bother you that I keep having to repeat that but it IS a fact) and the flotilla was to draw attention to the 75% drop in what is being allowed into Gaza since the illegal blockade was instituted. Egypt has opened the Rafah crossing since in support of Gaza since the flotilla DISASTER and Hilary Clinton has asked that the blockade be lifted as have the EU. Common sense tells us that the IDF used disproportionate force considering the number of dead (NONE IDF) and it's quite hard for the flotilla members to show their side when Israel STOLE the video, audio, cell phones, cameras, memory sticks to edit them to show their side ONLY to the world. You are okay with Palestinians, Turkish, US citizens dying and only count the rockets into Israel and the ones into Gaza do not count...

• irishwxman | Jun 12, 2010, 11:11 AM EDT

  what facts are you talking about? the only fact is that the flotilla was not a peace or aid mission. They are terrorists and Israle had to resort to death to protect themselves from the terrorist mob. Those are the only facts of the matter. That is from common sense, not the NYT.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 11, 2010, 06:36 PM EDT

  So no come back on the facts of the matter there WX!! your silence on the issues speaks volumes!!

• irishwxman | Jun 11, 2010, 10:12 AM EDT

  NYT more reliable than FOX? LMAO!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!! Oh...you were being serious? I thought you were joking. Because that was really really funny.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 11, 2010, 08:09 AM EDT

  So to Sarlet, Israel creates its threats by creating its own extremists - dont do a BUSH and blame IRAN - Palestinians have a right and a duty to protect themselves from human rights abuses, death and oppression

• maireadinmelb | Jun 11, 2010, 08:07 AM EDT

  Further here are some comments in the New York Times a relatively reliable news source, much more respectable than FOX news!! Wherein Tony Blair (an internationally appointed delegate) discusses Israel's contduct in relation to GAZA - "Businesspeople in Gaza say that by closing down legitimate commerce, Israel has helped Hamas tighten its domination. And by allowing in food for shops but not goods needed for industry, Israel is helping keep Gaza a welfare society, the sort of place where extremism can flourish." So even international groups and people ISRAEL is making the situation worse for itself!!!!

• maireadinmelb | Jun 11, 2010, 08:05 AM EDT

  Irishwxman you are good at telling people that they cant possibly know the truth because they are not in a place or at an event, yet you can make broad sweeping statements and accusations against individuals and organisations as if your were their! Which way do you want it!

• Starlet | Jun 11, 2010, 03:03 AM EDT

  Israel faces very real threats from Islamist extremists and Iran. Israel has the right, but above all the duty, to protect the safety of its citizens.

• shuvonn | Jun 10, 2010, 03:50 PM EDT

  WX: It was an analogy of what actually occurred, that a little too much for ya :-) The vessels were in International waters (not in contention BY ANYONE including Israel) and it will be hard for the activists for demonstrate what OCCURRED since Israel STOLE the video footage, cell phones, cameras, memory sticks however there WAS some footage that people were able to save, it's quite interesting. Do feel free to enlighten yourself looking at it, but I bet you will not because you are ANTI-American AND ANTI-MUSLIM, they do not count to you, you have dismissed the people on the boat as terrorists like the Israeli's did in order to justify their murders...

• irishwxman | Jun 10, 2010, 01:09 PM EDT

  wow...you act like you were on the flotilla. But I know you weren't so you can't really say that is what happened.

• shuvonn | Jun 10, 2010, 10:06 AM EDT

  It's kind of like IF your home was being robbed and in the process you shot the person who was committing the crime, that COULD in some cases be justified. BUT, if you met that burglar at the corner BEFORE he broke in and you killed him it might not be SO easy to defend those actions. Israel has a BIG problem on their hands.... and the fall out may not be so pretty. They lost the battle of public opinion on this one. This is NOT how you win friends and influence people :-)

• maireadinmelb | Jun 09, 2010, 02:51 AM EDT

  You dont know me or my family and cannot say how I live, what you need to be careful of is tarring all with the one brush. You obviously live in a place where you have plenty to eat, can easily access food, have a roof and funds to pay for internet and computer, you cannot say how you would react if your homeland was handed to another people for arguments sake, muslims who would persecute you by virtue of the fact you are not muslim and make sure that they grew a nation where you and your people were shepherded into camps and out of your homes. Food becomes scrace - that is how israel was born.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 09, 2010, 02:47 AM EDT

  America cannot claim to live on its feet with teh total disregard for freedom it now shows because of the fear of terrorism. IT takes two to fight both sides, Israel and palestinians have committed terror acts but both need to be involved in any solution You cannot say everyperson on those boats were or were not peace activists you only now what both sides propoganda have said, but those on the Rachel COrrie proved that they were only interested in a peaceful distribution of aid. The earlier ships carried Australian and international journalists you cannot say they are terrorists!

• irishwxman | Jun 09, 2010, 12:42 AM EDT

  You and people like you are the only ones who see Israel as the aggressor and the villain. They are not. They are merely defending themselves from a terror organization of radical Islamic fascists who will not rest until Israel and the Jews are extinct. See people like you are those "peace at any price" liberals. You would rather live on your knees than die on your feet. That is not the way to live. Hamas didn't "become" terrorists. that have been Iranian backed Islamo fascist since day one. Don't sit there and say they "morphed" into some kind of terror group out of desperation. That is utter nonsense, and nobody is buying it. just like nobody is buying that these flotilla members are "peace activists".

• maireadinmelb | Jun 09, 2010, 12:23 AM EDT

  AS Israel becomes the persecutor instead of the persecuted - It is their problem!! And yours and mine and every person on this planets problem!! Hate and bigotry will only increase the problem!

• maireadinmelb | Jun 09, 2010, 12:21 AM EDT

  Yes they did have it that bad and what is afghanastan, one war after another as differing groups try to get power, usually with American or Russian money and weapons!!!! It is Isreals problem if they are seen as the people destroying homes (with children in them!!) and preventing food and AID from getting in!!! Irish became terrorists out of desperation to escape british rule! Nothing to do with muslim or religion! But the social context of the time that meant the government based its policies on protecting one group and persecuting another! If these issues create terrorism it is a global problem!!!

• irishwxman | Jun 08, 2010, 08:39 PM EDT

  Well that is not Israel's problem. That is the Muslim faith. Why aren't you griping about the children in Iran and under the Taliban ruled Afghanistan? They had it just as bad. Blame Hamas, not Israel.

• maireadinmelb | Jun 08, 2010, 07:51 PM EDT

  It tells me that the people of Gaza and Palestine are DESPERATE, there children dont get to go ot proper schools they are not allowed materials to build them! They cannot travel easily accross the border! THey cannot get food and are VICTIMS of chemical warfare!! DESPERATE is what they must be!

• maireadinmelb | Jun 08, 2010, 07:49 PM EDT

  I never said to not do anything but the Ghetto that is now Gaza reminds me a lot of the ghetto that was Warsaw!! Which way do you want it???

• irishwxman | Jun 08, 2010, 06:17 PM EDT

  AHH I see, then according to your standards we should have never done anything about Adolf Hitler? He was democratically elected. That is the most asinine statement I have ever heard. If the people of Palestine elected an Islamic Jihadist terror organization, then what does that tell you about the people?

• maireadinmelb | Jun 08, 2010, 05:09 AM EDT

  Why do you fail to understand that people are people adn if they resort to actions such as terrorism, something seriously is wrong with a society when PEOPLE feel they need to resort to such actions!! Where is democracy, the people of gaza elect representatives and because Israel & USA dont like their democratic choice they refuse to talk! hypocrisy!

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 11:17 PM EDT

  Are you calling me black Mr. Pot? No I would do it if you were standing in front of me.

• manofaran | Jun 06, 2010, 11:10 PM EDT

  Name calling is so easy when your not face to face.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 11:07 PM EDT

  The Muslims want to destroy Israel. They are doing the best they can to survive, but every time they take a dump the world accuses them of something criminal.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 11:07 PM EDT

  Thank you. It just drives me freaking crazy when these lunatics just attack attack attack and take ZERO responsibility for the countries who want nothing more than the absolute destruction of Israel and the Jews. Its almost as if they support the idea. Sure Israel is not perfect. No country is. US has killed many of its allied forces with Friendly fire...but they aren't on here bad mouthing the US.

• Monsoonman | Jun 06, 2010, 10:57 PM EDT

  The auld saying goes: If you are not a liberal when you're 18, you don't have a heart....If you're still a liberal by the time you reach 30, you don't have a brain.

• Southernpride | Jun 06, 2010, 10:46 PM EDT

  Wwll said, Irishwxman. It's hard to reason with bleeding heart lunatics who are mentally weak

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 09:46 PM EDT

  Please spare me your bleeding heart sob stories about "illogical rants" and "abusive vitriol." Take some freaking responsibility for the radical Muslims you are so wet for. These countries that surround Israel (including your precious Palestine) will not rest until that country is abolished. Where is your outrage for that??

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 09:44 PM EDT

  Oh what a crock of bull. You and those of your ilk have done nothing but repeat and regurgitate the same far left, anti Israel talking points. You bring NOTHING to the debate except rhetoric and horse hockey. You dismiss any and all factual information that shows Israel is not alone in this fight, and you dismiss it like it means nothing. All that matter to any of you is that Israel is evil and wicked and should not exist. That is such bull!!

• shuvonn | Jun 06, 2010, 09:07 PM EDT

  WX: You have nothing to add to the debate except abusive personal vitriolic rants directed at anyone who disagrees with you, no you have not hurt my feelings, it would take a little more than your illogical rants to do so, one cannot take seriously an exchange with a person who has nothing to ad except personal insults. Wind your neck in.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 08:51 PM EDT

  I did respond you doosh bag. ASSmanofaran

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 08:50 PM EDT

  Aww Shuvonn. Did I hurt your wittle feewings? I'm sowwy. If you cant hang with the big boys then go to another thread that deals in hello kitty or something sweet. (and more anti Israel)

• manofaran | Jun 06, 2010, 07:47 PM EDT

  Jon Stewart did not approve of the Commandos, I guess he's pro Hamas and anti Jewish

• manofaran | Jun 06, 2010, 07:26 PM EDT

  Didnt respond to the question in reference to what makes you CRINGE, WaXMAN

• shuvonn | Jun 06, 2010, 07:20 PM EDT

  WX You really need to wind your neck in and learn how to debate or at least exchange ideas with people who may hold different opinions than you. Your posts are hostile, rude, and resort to insult and name calling which negates ANYTHING you may have to add. KNOCK it off and grow up and learn how to debate as opposed to resort to insults and name calling

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 05:33 PM EDT

  what is this "waxman" you keep referring too? Are you blind or just illiterate? See the only retaliation you have are incidences that occurred in the past. You want me to dig up old democrat screw ups?? how about the bay of pigs?? or the raids in Cambodia? Anything else you want to dig up? That has nothing to do with this topic at hand you moron.

• manofaran | Jun 06, 2010, 04:49 PM EDT

  Did you cringe waxman when the Republicans backed Saddam with weapons and monnies only to have to American forces fight him againn a few years later.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 12:33 PM EDT

  must have hit the right nerve eh Pat? You know I'm right.

• Monsoonman | Jun 06, 2010, 11:06 AM EDT

  There are only two ways Israel will be at "peace" with the rabid wolf iranian backed crazies: They will either have to stay under their boot, or they will be at their throat.

• CanadianPat | Jun 06, 2010, 07:50 AM EDT

  I think he or she is on a weekend pass!

• CanadianPat | Jun 06, 2010, 07:49 AM EDT

  irishwxman,had to take a break to wipe the foam from his or her mouth,will be back with more ravings shortly!

• FlaIrishLad | Jun 06, 2010, 05:17 AM EDT

  Excellent comments, Irishwxman!!!

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:45 AM EDT

  It makes me cringe to wonder what you all must think of the American military forces fighting the exact same people who not only blow up buildings on American soil, but have sworn to do everything in their power to eradicate Israel and wipe that country off of the map.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:45 AM EDT

  See those of us who have actually done research and served in the military and done tours in that part of the world know the truth. You people condemn Israel for protecting itself by any means necessary, and embrace radical Islamic terror.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:44 AM EDT

  Never in my life have I seen such a large group of terror sympathizers and anti Israeli people. And the sad thing, is that they are all Irish. What an embarrassment. Makes me wonder who is responsible for brainwashing you all.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:39 AM EDT

  when you say "people of Gaza and Palestine", are you referring to the terror group Hamas who have launched over 4000 rocket attacks into Israel killing innocent Israelis? Are those the "people" you are referring to?

• maireadinmelb | Jun 06, 2010, 02:32 AM EDT

  The jewish people who suffered unspeakable crimes throughout Europe in WWII were consulted and considered when the United Nations and its ideals were formed. Unknown to many is that the fear of further GENOCIDE meant that the Convenant on Genocide was endorsed BEFORE the universal declaration of human rights!! ISRAEL is in breach of this covenant continually in its treatment of the PEOPLE of GAZA and Palestine

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:24 AM EDT

  Wow dennis...so quick to label. I wonder what you call the U.S. military for doing the exact same thing that Israel does to keep America safe. Hmmmm.....I'm guessing the confirmed terror organization Hamas are victims and heroes to you?

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:22 AM EDT

  Regardless of what liberals think hyatt, Fox news doesn't just make stuff up and report it. they are number one for a reason.

• irishwxman | Jun 06, 2010, 02:11 AM EDT

  Ahhh I see. Unless it is passed across as "news" from PMSNBC, it doesn't count? That's not how it works dear. There were confirmed terror ties within the crew. this was not an "aid ship" as organizer Greta Berlin admitted, the flotilla was not about humanitarian relief but about breaking the blockade, i.e., ending Israel's inspection regime, which would mean unlimited shipping into Gaza and thus the unlimited arming of Hamas.

• DennisQ | Jun 06, 2010, 02:07 AM EDT

  If there actually were 40 confirmed members of Al Qaeda on board the flotilla, it would be a sensational story. But it's not true, and the Jerusalem Post withdrew the headline when they were asked to name even one. You can't trust the Israelis to tell the truth. They are murderers and liars.

• hyattsville | Jun 05, 2010, 11:43 PM EDT

  irishwxman... according to what Israel leaked to FoxNews. I'd prefer to get my breaking and believable news from other sources like maybe the National Inquirer!

• irishwxman | Jun 05, 2010, 10:32 PM EDT

  Actually Hyatt...there were 40 confirmed members on board the flotilla with ties to al qaeda.

• hyattsville | Jun 05, 2010, 09:39 PM EDT

  Wow Southernpride I'm sure your Irish ancestors who were proudly waving flags welcoming Queen Victoria back in 1900 are well proud of you. What Arab terrorists were on the Rachel Corrie pray tell??? Please enlighten us. And how many Israeli soilders have sacrificed their lives in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq?

• Southernpride | Jun 05, 2010, 05:42 PM EDT

  A job well done Israel in keeping your citizens safe from Arab terrorists Slainte!

• DennisQ | Jun 05, 2010, 04:14 PM EDT

  The Israelis are more dependent on good will than they realize. Their economy is booming because of their success in Information Technology - but they've only to look at the collapse of the Celtic Tiger to see how insubstantial a foundation that is. One certain outcome is that the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement will grow. Try doing IT research without capital.

• CanadianPat | Jun 05, 2010, 04:04 PM EDT

  Should read "Security of mind". Sorry,slip of the hand!

• irishwxman | Jun 05, 2010, 03:46 PM EDT

  KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ISRAEL!

• CanadianPat | Jun 05, 2010, 03:33 PM EDT

  Isreal,You do not kill the dog to rid it of fleas!.Your crimes against the people of Gaza has lost you World support! The people of Gaza ,you can not expect that Isreal will not react to rocket attacks on its innocent citizens from Gaza.The politics of Hate do not work!Its time to try something else! How about Peace and Respect!Peace from war,Peace from hunger, Peace from poverty,Secutity and Peace of mind!

• irishwxman | Jun 05, 2010, 12:47 PM EDT

  great point strongbow

• hyattsville | Jun 05, 2010, 12:38 PM EDT

  For those of you supporting Israel, her paranoia and constant bullying... I'm very curious to know how many of their vast army have lost their lives fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan compared to say Mexicans or Central Americans?

• shuvonn | Jun 05, 2010, 12:35 PM EDT

  Autopsies revealed in the UK Guardian, that the activists on the Turkish vessel who were murdered were shot at point blank range, many five or six times. That's not protecting Israeli citizens, thats overkill. As for the Irish psyche Sigmund Freud himself said *The Irish are a race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever*. How did Turkish vessel (ally of Israel) delivering aid through an illegal blockade, become terrorists and or pawns of Islamist fascism?

• Southernpride | Jun 05, 2010, 12:31 PM EDT

  Well done Israel. You keep your citizens free from Arab terrorists. We Irish support you. Slan

• kevinhayes | Jun 05, 2010, 12:21 PM EDT

  I'd like an explanation of my last 4 postings on this topic have not been published. Was it the use of the comparatively innocuous (but totally appropriate)term "amen corner"? This in a website where I've been called a "loon" and President Obama a "goon" in postings on the Gaza topic in the past week.

• RiverAveGuy | Jun 05, 2010, 12:13 PM EDT

  Good now sink it !

• Strongbow | Jun 05, 2010, 11:41 AM EDT

  The Irish psyche has long been infected by the pathology of victimology to the point where if they see a country taking measures to protect itself from a rag-tag posse of peaceniks who were themselves pawns of Islamist fascism they go into paroxysms of anger. I wonder how may of them were wearing che guevara t-shirts.

• shuvonn | Jun 05, 2010, 10:39 AM EDT

  An Invitation is NOT an invitation when if one refuses your vessel is boarded and taken over. Talk about Israeli SPIN on something......

• Monsoonman | Jun 05, 2010, 10:29 AM EDT

  LOL Sean! Israeli panzer unit!!!! A bit dramatic eh? I think this could be one of those life lessons for ye me lad. Remember when yer Mum warned fire hot? This is another: Don't stand in front of a D-9 Bulldozer when it is going forward. I think I will write a small handbook on life lessons for liberals so they will not become extinct.

• shuvonn | Jun 05, 2010, 07:43 AM EDT

  It is NOT an *INVITATION* if you do NOT have the choice to not take them up on that *INVITATION* since the ship has been *TAKEN* the cargo will most likely NEVER reach Gaza. That was most likely why they proceeded, and NOT martyrdom as alleged. There was NEVER a refusal for inspection. And there were NO weapons found on ANY of the vessels.

• seanomelbourne | Jun 05, 2010, 06:53 AM EDT

  Rachel Corrie a brave American murdered by an Israeli panzer unit. May her sacrifice be not in vain.

• DennisQ | Jun 05, 2010, 05:04 AM EDT

  The Great Hunger didn't happen because of multiple crop failures; - only the potato failed. All of the other food, meat fish vegetables, were shipped out of the country under armed guard, to England while the Irish people starved. Why didn't anybody help the Irish? More importantly, why do their descendants help the Palestinians? It's the right thing to do.

• GPJ1970 | Jun 05, 2010, 03:32 AM EDT

  Isreal's Embassy should be closed, as long as Irish citizens are held hostage by any government. Especially one that that acts as it owns the sea outside its terroritorial waters and murders civilians at will.

• DennisQ | Jun 05, 2010, 03:00 AM EDT

  God save and protect the Irish, known throughout history for their courage and their concern for their fellow man. One and a half million Palestinians are living in what's left of their country after the Israelis bombed it to rubble. The Irish responded with characteristic generosity, and the Israelis responded in a way that's characteristic of them as well. The world recognizes the situation for what it is.

• irishwxman | Jun 05, 2010, 02:18 AM EDT

  I also love how they keep tossing out the fact that a Nobel Peace Prize winner is on board. Like that prize means anything anymore. They give it to global warming alarmist and liar Al Gore, and the community organizer gets one for obviously not being George Bush. Really Patrick, you would give Mairead more props if you left that part out.

• irishwxman | Jun 05, 2010, 12:22 AM EDT

  Well if they had just followed Israel's request, this wouldn't have happened. They had to try and be martyrs.

• CitizenWhy | Jun 04, 2010, 11:35 PM EDT

  Why did you not mention that Rachel Corrie's parents are on board?