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paulatr

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Message Posted: Oct 20, 2005 4:30:40 AM

As PowerLine states - Where's the Outrage?

"Our readers know about the Palestinians' desecration of synagogues in Gaza after the Israeli army pulled out; we reported on it here. But those who rely on American newspapers and news magazines for information probably heard nothing about it. Jonathan Gurwitz writes:

Unlike allegations that the American military flushed copies of the Koran down the toilet, the desecration of synagogues in the Gaza Strip actually happened. Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist groups weren't the least bit shy about displaying their incendiary handiwork at houses of worship abandoned by Israeli settlers last month.

Interestingly, Newsweek — and much of the international media that helped fan the flames of Islamic fanaticism with the faulty stories of Koran desecration — took a powder on synagogue desecration."
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Gazelle167
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Message Posted: Dec 7, 2005 8:58:24 PM

It doesn't seem as if synagogues are needed in Gaza anymore if the settlers pulled out, and with the lack of space there as it is one way or another they would be leveled. And after occupation why would you leave your oppressors symbols alone? I don't think it's the same as desecrating a religion's holy book just for emotional torture.
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paulatr
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Message Posted: Dec 5, 2005 2:39:24 PM

You know, I was just trying to emphasize OldMedia's emphasis - or lack thereof - on coverage on this. Not trying to get resolution on who's on first with Israel's politics this week.

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Service66
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Message Posted: Nov 30, 2005 3:58:56 PM

>>Those synagogues are not doubt viewed as icons of their oppressors.<<

Wow, I didn't know Jordanians worshipped in synagogues.

>> was it not an outrage when Israel invaded Palistine, did they not do things just as discusting at that time---<<

"Invaded Palestine"? Elaborate, please
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Handiman
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Message Posted: Nov 18, 2005 11:06:22 PM

was it not an outrage when Israel invaded Palistine, did they not do things just as discusting at that time---
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RedDruid
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Message Posted: Nov 4, 2005 6:47:09 AM

It is their land isn't it? Sharon's pull-back from Gaza is permanent isn't it? Those synagogues are not doubt viewed as icons of their oppressors. Would we behave any differently?
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