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So Peaceful, So Serene

Brian C. Ledbetter · Wednesday, January 16. 2008 16:11

As long as the Palestinian people continue to teach their children that scenes like this are normal:

A Palestinian boy rides his bicycle past graffiti showing three rockets in Gaza City. An Israeli air strike killed three members of the same family, including a teenager, in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday in what the army called an error, one day after the deadliest day of violence in the territory for more than a year. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

Their offspring will continue to be the hate-filled monsters like this:

[Ed:—No doubt in the middle of shouting, "Death to Israel."] REUTERS/Abed Omar Qusini (WEST BANK)

That grow up and become grownup monsters like this:

(AFP/Said Khatib)

It's simple, really. If you think for one second that Israel is to blame for the lack of peace in the middle east, you are really out of touch with reality.

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"Clashes" at Arafat Memorial

Brian C. Ledbetter · Monday, November 12. 2007 10:17

Update: This picture is quite a fitting highlight.

"Pheer our moderation."

Orig: Female Palestinian Fatah supporters gather at a rally marking the third anniversary of the death of the late leader Yasser Arafat in Gaza City, Monday. Nov. 12, 2007. Hamas security forces opened fire at the mass rally commemorating the death of the late Palestinian leader, violently dispersing the largest public display of support for the rival Fatah movement since Hamas seized control of the Gaza Strip in June. Five people were killed and at least 31 were wounded, medical officials and Fatah said.(AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

It would appear that Hamas has attacked a gathering of Fatah supporters who had the audacity to organise a memorial ceremony in the former group's stronghold. Notice the editorial content provided in the caption, by the way. "Gunfire" killed people, "clashes" caused the violence. It's almost as if the press is trying to go out of their collective way to absolve Hamas of any guilt in this conflict, in contrast to just about every other event that directly blames the IDF for any potential casualties.

You know, the usual charges like, "Israeli bullets killed," and "Israeli bulldozers demolished."

Palestinians evacuate a man after he was injured during clashes in Gaza November 12, 2007. Gunfire killed at least five people on Monday at a Fatah memorial rally for Yasser Arafat that drew hundreds of thousands of supporters of the defeated faction in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip, a medic said. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa (GAZA)

I'll be tracking photos of the rally, and the resulting chaos, following the break. Please note that some of the photographs are somewhat graphic, so viewer discretion is advised. Continue reading »

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Terrorists Ask, Press Answers

Brian C. Ledbetter · Thursday, November 1. 2007 17:28

The terrorist scum over at Hamas have rounded up a handful of innocent-looking children and trotted them out to protest the "unfair" Israeli sanctions. Lest we forget, the "unfair" sanctions they are protesting are in response to a continual barrage of rockets launched at Israel, openly admitted to by Hamas itself.

Palestinian children hold banners and candles during a demonstration organized by civilians protesting against the Israeli sanctions on Gaza Strip, in front of the United Nation headquarters in Gaza City, Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007. Earlier this week, Israel's attorney general held up the government's plan to cut back electricity supplies to Gaza, demanding more work be done to prevent humanitarian harm. Palestinians in Gaza rely on Israel for all of their fuel and more than half of their electricity. (AP Photo/Adel Hana)

Two things to note about these pictures: The press is fully aware of Hamas' complicity in the rocket attacks—photojournalists cover the press conferences that announce such actions on a regular basis. Also, if I'm not mistaken, Israel has completely backed away from cutting electricity to the Gaza Strip, which means that all of this darkness and candlelight is merely simulated for dramatic effect.

Once again, the press proves that it cannot be trusted in honestly covering the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Why am I not surprised?

See-also:

LGF, Israellycool, Dogfight at Bankstown

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Phoning It In

Brian C. Ledbetter · Friday, May 25. 2007 09:25

Sometimes your heart just isn't in it. Check out the dejected look in this poor mother's eyes:

A Palestinian girl wearing a Hamas headband and her mother attend a Hamas anti-Israel protest in northern Gaza May 25, 2007. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa (GAZA)

I guess the weekly "death to the ZIONIST OCCUPIERS" protests would get tiring after a while. She'd probably be happier if they were chanting DEATH TO AMERICA...

Update: It seems that our little Fatima is very popular with the photographers. Check out below the fold for a handful of fresh new pics of the cute little aspiring Joooo-killer. Continue reading »

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The Religion of Peace (and burnin' stuff)

Brian C. Ledbetter · Monday, April 16. 2007 07:55

I'm going to forgo any commentary on this. I think it illustrates the "Palestinian" problem succinctly all by itself.

Blazing garbage : A Palestinian boy stands in front of blaze from garbage piled up in a street in Gaza City during a general strike by municipality workers.(AFP/Mahmud Hams)

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The Religion of Peace (and burnin' stuff!)

Brian C. Ledbetter · Wednesday, December 20. 2006 10:23

Okay, so it was a case of mistaken identity. I'm sure it could happen to anyone!

A Palestinian youth rides a bicycle past burning vehicles of the Palestinian Electric Company, mistakenly believed to have belonged to Hamas, that were set ablaze during the funeral for Fatah members who were killed overnight, in Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006. Hamas gunmen killed two Palestinian policemen loyal to the rival Fatah movement early Wednesday, hours after the sides agreed to a new cease-fire meant to end more than a week of factional fighting. (AP Photo/Wesam Saleh-MaanImages)

And here's a little hint for Jon Carry's quest to "solve" the problems in the Middle East: The Palestinian territories are violent because Palestinian Arabs embrace violence.

The bill for my consulting services is in the mail, Jon. Be sure to continue reading for more exciting pictures of this "accidental" burning.

Update: The irony of this article is too delicious to pass over. Again, what you're seeing is the inevitable result of raising an entire generation who understand nothing but violence.

I'll close with an, "Oh, the Humanity!" for good measure. Continue reading »

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