Political Correctness in the middle east

[Studz]

I found this funny. It's obviously biast but some points are true.

The rules of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS when it comes to the Israeli-Arab conflict:

Rule # 1 : In the Middle East, it is always the Arabs that attack first, and it's always Israel who defends itself. This is called "retaliation".

Rule # 2: The Arabs, whether Palestinians or Lebanese, are not allowed to kill Israelis. This is called "terrorism"

Rule # 3: Israel has the right to kill Arab civilians, this is called "self-defense", or these days "collateral damage".

Rule # 4: When Israel kills too many civilians. The Western world calls for restraint. This is called the "reaction of the international community".

Rule # 5: Palestinians and Lebanese do not have the right to capture Israeli military, not even a limited number, not even 1 or 2.

Rule # 6: Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want (Palestinians: around 10,000 to date, 300 of which are children, Lebanese: 1000s to date, being held without trial). There is no limit; there is no need for proof of guilt or trial. All that is needed is the magic word: "terrorism"

Rule # 7: When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add "supported by Syria and Iran"

Rule # 8: When you say "Israel", never say "supported by the USA, the UK and other European countries", for people (God forbid) might believe this is not an equal conflict.

Rule # 9: When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words "occupied territories", "UN resolutions", "Geneva conventions". This could distress the audience of Fox.

Rule # 10: Israelis speak better English than Arabs. This is why we let them speak out as much as possible, so that they can explain rules 1 through 9. This is called "neutral journalism".

Rule # 11: If you don't agree with these rules or if you favor the Arab side over the Israeli side, you must be a very dangerous anti-Semite. You may even have to make a public apology if you express your honest opinion (isn't democracy wonderful?)

[Bekim...]

rule#12 its not ok for arabs to hijack and or fly planes into buildings in the financial district

[Studz]

rule#12 its not ok for arabs to hijack and or fly planes into buildings in the financial district

we went through this again, arabs didnt do this, Muslim extemists did.

[woo]

we went through this again, arabs didnt do this, Muslim extemists did.

yeah their mission was entirely based from a lebanese base.

[Studz]

yeah their mission was entirely based from a lebanese base.

lol, I really hope people know that you are sarcastic here.

[woo]

lol, I really hope people know that you are sarcastic here.

only those with common sense

[ShaE]

I found this funny. It's obviously biast but some points are true.

The rules of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS when it comes to the Israeli-Arab conflict:

Rule # 1 : In the Middle East, it is always the Arabs that attack first, and it's always Israel who defends itself. This is called "retaliation".

Rule # 2: The Arabs, whether Palestinians or Lebanese, are not allowed to kill Israelis. This is called "terrorism"

Rule # 3: Israel has the right to kill Arab civilians, this is called "self-defense", or these days "collateral damage".

Rule # 4: When Israel kills too many civilians. The Western world calls for restraint. This is called the "reaction of the international community".

Rule # 5: Palestinians and Lebanese do not have the right to capture Israeli military, not even a limited number, not even 1 or 2.

Rule # 6: Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want (Palestinians: around 10,000 to date, 300 of which are children, Lebanese: 1000s to date, being held without trial). There is no limit; there is no need for proof of guilt or trial. All that is needed is the magic word: "terrorism"

Rule # 7: When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add "supported by Syria and Iran"

Rule # 8: When you say "Israel", never say "supported by the USA, the UK and other European countries", for people (God forbid) might believe this is not an equal conflict.

Rule # 9: When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words "occupied territories", "UN resolutions", "Geneva conventions". This could distress the audience of Fox.

Rule # 10: Israelis speak better English than Arabs. This is why we let them speak out as much as possible, so that they can explain rules 1 through 9. This is called "neutral journalism".

Rule # 11: If you don't agree with these rules or if you favor the Arab side over the Israeli side, you must be a very dangerous anti-Semite. You may even have to make a public apology if you express your honest opinion (isn't democracy wonderful?)

Part of the reason why I think Israel is always depicted as being on the defensive is b/c those that they are usually fighting with don't want them there period. Never have, never will. The main view is that they don't belong on that land and never did. Knowing that everyone around you wants you OFF of it, and have shown aggression to do this MANY times...would make most people defensive don't you think?

[ShaE]

we went through this again, arabs didnt do this, Muslim extemists did.

I hate him..but this is pretty funny

[Studz]

Part of the reason why I think Israel is always depicted as being on the defensive is b/c those that they are usually fighting with don't want them there period. Never have, never will. The main view is that they don't belong on that land and never did. Knowing that everyone around you wants you OFF of it, and have shown aggression to do this MANY times...would make most people defensive don't you think?

i understand the pshycology of it. But the media in the west always spins it that isrealis are the good guys and arabs are the bad guys. And they more they (isreal) act the way they are acting the more they can guarantee that the next generation is gonna hate isreal just as much. Isreal does not have a generation of arabs that havent sufferd as a results of isreals "self defense"

[ShaE]

i understand the pshycology of it. But the media in the west always spins it that isrealis are the good guys and arabs are the bad guys. And they more they (isreal) act the way they are acting the more they can guarantee that the next generation is gonna hate isreal just as much. Isreal does not have a generation of arabs that havent sufferd as a results of isreals "self defense"

I agree, spin is a bitch. We've seen that many times. I think sensationalism and bias in the media is at a disgusting all time high.

And yes, Israel's actions will foster hate on the other side, but I suppose they have to choose between their principles/reasons ( whatever they may actually be) and the consequences/fall out of war. If I stand up to someone, b/c I feel I've been wronged, I may know I'm going to catch a TON of shit for it but maybe it's more important for me to do so. I'm not saying this is the case but sometimes you have to make a choice between tolerating something, or taking action- even if there will be negative consequences.