Carter Enters Lions' Den

[Scurrilous]

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"At the age of 82, Jimmy Carter entered the lion's den. With the publication of his latest book, "Palestine: Peace not Apartheid," he did what a patriot would do: rally Americans to vigorous debate of a critical issue that affects our future. He deserves a hero's praise. Instead, he has been attacked and defamed.

I had the honor to serve as the senior Republican on the Middle East Subcommittee of the House International Relations Committee throughout the Carter administration. Carter frequently invited me to huddles in the White House; discussions that would ultimately lead to a lasting peace between Israel and Egypt. I know Carter well and consider him a friend.

I also experienced firsthand what Carter now faces. Toward the end of my 22-year tenure in Congress, I spoke in favor of Palestinian rights and was critical of Israeli policies of Palestinian land confiscation and Jewish-only settlements on Palestinian lands. These actions were counter to American policy and values. They dimmed chances for peace.

As a result of my evenhanded position, the pro-Israel lobby poured money into my opponent's campaign. I overcame their challenge in 1980 but lost in 1982 by a narrow margin. Still, the message was heard loudly on Capitol Hill: Criticize Israel and pay with your congressional seat."

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[AX10]

1. That is quite sad.

I'm not defending Findley. But why is anyone who is critical of Israel considered to be anti-Semetic? (i.e Jimmy Carter) Why is critisizm of Israeli foreign policy considered to be critisizm of people of the Jewish Faith. There are many more Jewish peoples living outside of Israel than within.

[Behind the Aegis]

2. And it is a bunch of bullshit and nonsense!

[Jim Sagle]

3. Findley is a Republican hack and a piece of antisemitic filth.

Why is anyone defending him on a Democratic forum?

[oberliner]

4. An editorial by Paul Findley?

Has it come to this?

This is a man who agreed to be interviewed by Mark Farrell of National Vanguard for his documentary.

[beingthere]

5. criticizing Israel's policies is not

the same as hating Jews. Not the same as being anti-Semitic. It is portrayed that way by any who have something to gain by so doing. Just as criticizing jihadists is not the same as hating Muslims. In fact, just as a European criticizing Bush is not necessarily hating Americans.

[not_a_robot]

6. But

Isn't it easier to just attack the messenger? Surely anyone who disagrees is filth. Seriusly though, this thread seems to be good at displayiing the monsters for all to see. Keep it up folks.