BYE BYE GAZA - Barry Chamish

contributes to the development of their self-consciousness
and of their perception of themselves as something more
than merely toy soldiers.
The passive and voiceless intellectuals are clones of their
Soviet counterparts. I am heading a small voluntary
organization that works for the prevention of asocial behavior
among new immigrant schoolchildren in the “developing
towns” of the Negev region, and have gained an experience
of dealing with the local municipal establishment. It is clear to
me beyond any doubt how far is our society from a real
democracy. It may rather be described as a two-faced
creature whose outside-looking face is that of Western-style
diplomats and scientists, while the inside looking one has all
the features of a lazy and corrupt Turkish colonial official. . .
Should your idea of disobedience be first implemented
outside Israel, than some Israeli version might probably
emerge.
But who would help your great idea to materialize? Maybe
Christian Zionists? The idea of a Jewish state isn’t too
popular with the free world’s Jews, it causes them such a
headache.
With sincere wishes for your success and good health,
Ida Nudel 13/01/05
RE: My last piece on Stanley Fischer. He arrived in Israel
last week and two days later, the Bronfmans of the CFR
announced their acquisition of majority shares in the
country's third largest bank, Israel Discount (IDB), The
financial takeover of the CFR is in full swing.
GIDEON TO RAFUL'S RESCUE
My new lecture, The Secret War Against The Settlers, played
well last week in four Yesha villages. I begin the lecture by
presenting two blown-up, laminated photos of the suspicious
circumstances surrounding last month's death of Raphael
"Raful" Eitan. For those unfamiliar with the issue, have a look
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