Ex President, Jimmy Carter was slated to speak at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
So why was he not there ?
Word has it that his recent book, PALESTINE: PEACE NOT APARTHEID (ISBN # 0743285026) about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, a book which had considerable and justified criticism regarding Israel's actions ,was deemed to be too controversial .
So lies and US sanctioned and funded abuses continue and the Palestinians are left with few options but to strike wherever they can at their oppressors.
At present the majority of Israelis and those that support them, for ideological, territorial and strategic interests seem unable to see through the veil of their own pain and prejudices to the truth of their actions .
It is left to us to be sympathetic to their past suffering yet never to be diverted from speaking the truth until the balance within Israel is shifted, as it inevitably shall be. Unfortunately, as in the case of the assassinated, brave Yitzhak Rabin , the truth is met, at present,with pathological violence, so it will take time.
So why was he not there ?
Word has it that his recent book, PALESTINE: PEACE NOT APARTHEID (ISBN # 0743285026) about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, a book which had considerable and justified criticism regarding Israel's actions ,was deemed to be too controversial .
So lies and US sanctioned and funded abuses continue and the Palestinians are left with few options but to strike wherever they can at their oppressors.
At present the majority of Israelis and those that support them, for ideological, territorial and strategic interests seem unable to see through the veil of their own pain and prejudices to the truth of their actions .
It is left to us to be sympathetic to their past suffering yet never to be diverted from speaking the truth until the balance within Israel is shifted, as it inevitably shall be. Unfortunately, as in the case of the assassinated, brave Yitzhak Rabin , the truth is met, at present,with pathological violence, so it will take time.
In the meantime let us not forget those that have had and still have the courage to speak the truth .
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