MrWanted
08-10-2006, 08:55 PM
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 forrestraint. 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. This is called "Kidnapping".
Rule # 6: Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want (Palestinians: around 10000 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. This is called "War on Terrorism".
Rule # 7: When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add "supported by Syria and Iran ". this is called: "Axis of Evil"
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. This is called "Helping our Friends".
Rule # 9: When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words "occupied territories", "UN resolutions", " Geneva conventions". This could distress the audience and is called "Anti-Semitism".
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 favour the Arab side over the Israeli side, you must be a very dangerous anti-Semite.
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 forrestraint. 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. This is called "Kidnapping".
Rule # 6: Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want (Palestinians: around 10000 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. This is called "War on Terrorism".
Rule # 7: When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add "supported by Syria and Iran ". this is called: "Axis of Evil"
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. This is called "Helping our Friends".
Rule # 9: When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words "occupied territories", "UN resolutions", " Geneva conventions". This could distress the audience and is called "Anti-Semitism".
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 favour the Arab side over the Israeli side, you must be a very dangerous anti-Semite.