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[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (15 children)

I really don't understand people who think a one state solution is possible anymore. I'm not sure if it ever was but certainly at this point it's not viable.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

Israel is already a one state solution, it contols all the territory from the river to the sea, and commiting apartheid and genocide.

End apartheid and you have a single state where everyone is free.

One apartheid state is no viable.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

I mean, the situation is so fucked that saying anything is 'viable' at this point is a pipe dream. But I mentioned a one-state solution to emphasize that I'm not asking anyone to be pro-Israel, or even ask that Israel, as a state, should be allowed to continue to exist. My opposition is to advocacy for genocide and ethnic cleansing.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Albert Einstein is 100% correct. Read his letter to the NY Times.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 days ago

i think it's this:

https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/einstein/1948/12/02.htm

To the Editors of the New York Times:

Among the most disturbing political phenomena of our times is the emergence in the newly created state of Israel of the "Freedom Party" (Tnuat Haherut), a political party closely akin in its organization, methods, political philosophy and social appeal to the Nazi and Fascist parties. It was formed out of the membership and following of the former Irgun Zvai Leumi, a terrorist, right-wing, chauvinist organization in Palestine.

The current visit of Menachem Begin, leader of this party, to the United States is obviously calculated to give the impression of American support for his party in the coming Israeli elections, and to cement political ties with conservative Zionist elements in the United States. Several Americans of national repute have lent their names to welcome his visit. It is inconceivable that those who oppose fascism throughout the world, if correctly informed as to Mr. Begin's political record and perspectives, could add their names and support to the movement he represents.

Before irreparable damage is done by way of financial contributions, public manifestations in Begin's behalf, and the creation in Palestine of the impression that a large segment of America supports Fascist elements in Israel, the American public must be informed as to the record and objectives of Mr. Begin and his movement.

The public avowals of Begin's party are no guide whatever to its actual character. Today they speak of freedom, democracy and anti-imperialism, whereas until recently they openly preached the doctrine of the Fascist state. It is in its actions that the terrorist party betrays its real character; from its past actions we can judge what it may be expected to do in the future.

Attack on Arab Village

A shocking example was their behavior in the Arab village of Deir Yassin. This village, off the main roads and surrounded by Jewish lands, had taken no part in the war, and had even fought off Arab bands who wanted to use the village as their base. On April 9 (THE NEW YORK TIMES), terrorist bands attacked this peaceful village, which was not a military objective in the fighting, killed most of its inhabitants240 men, women, and childrenand kept a few of them alive to parade as captives through the streets of Jerusalem. Most of the Jewish community was horrified at the deed, and the Jewish Agency sent a telegram of apology to King Abdullah of Trans-Jordan. But the terrorists, far from being ashamed of their act, were proud of this massacre, publicized it widely, and invited all the foreign correspondents present in the country to view the heaped corpses and the general havoc at Deir Yassin.

The Deir Yassin incident exemplifies the character and actions of the Freedom Party.

Within the Jewish community they have preached an admixture of ultranationalism, religious mysticism, and racial superiority. Like other Fascist parties they have been used to break strikes, and have themselves pressed for the destruction of free trade unions. In their stead they have proposed corporate unions on the Italian Fascist model.

During the last years of sporadic anti-British violence, the IZL and Stern groups inaugurated a reign of terror in the Palestine Jewish community. Teachers were beaten up for speaking against them, adults were shot for not letting their children join them. By gangster methods, beatings, window-smashing, and wide-spread robberies, the terrorists intimidated the population and exacted a heavy tribute.

The people of the Freedom Party have had no part in the constructive achievements in Palestine. They have reclaimed no land, built no settlements, and only detracted from the Jewish defense activity. Their much-publicized immigration endeavors were minute, and devoted mainly to bringing in Fascist compatriots.

Discrepancies Seen

The discrepancies between the bold claims now being made by Begin and his party, and their record of past performance in Palestine bear the imprint of no ordinary political party. This is the unmistakable stamp of a Fascist party for whom terrorism (against Jews, Arabs, and British alike), and misrepresentation are means, and a "Leader State" is the goal.

In the light of the foregoing considerations, it is imperative that the truth about Mr. Begin and his movement be made known in this country. It is all the more tragic that the top leadership of American Zionism has refused to campaign against Begin's efforts, or even to expose to its own constituents the dangers to Israel from support to Begin.

The undersigned therefore take this means of publicly presenting a few salient facts concerning Begin and his party; and of urging all concerned not to support this latest manifestation of fascism.

ISIDORE ABRAMOWITZ, HANNAH ARENDT, ABRAHAM BRICK, RABBI JESSURUN CARDOZO, ALBERT EINSTEIN, HERMAN EISEN, M.D., HAYIM FINEMAN, M. GALLEN, M.D., H.H. HARRIS, ZELIG S. HARRIS, SIDNEY HOOK, FRED KARUSH, BRURIA KAUFMAN, IRMA L. LINDHEIM, NACHMAN MAISEL, SEYMOUR MELMAN, MYER D. MENDELSON, M.D., HARRY M. OSLINSKY, SAMUEL PITLICK, FRITZ ROHRLICH, LOUIS P. ROCKER, RUTH SAGIS, ITZHAK SANKOWSKY, I.J. SHOENBERG, SAMUEL SHUMAN, M. SINGER, IRMA WOLFE, STEFAN WOLFE.

New York, Dec. 2, 1948

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 days ago

Shit can I get expelled back to Britain? They got their own problems but fuck, my family is in the domesday book, can I go back?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I get the sentiment and I'd agree, but it would be so much easier if not over half the Israeli population is now supporting a genocide. You think they know better, of all people

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

Yeah, Israeli public opinion is not helping any moral or sane cause. But that's still no reason for those few human beings on this planet who are still sane to embrace racism.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 days ago (2 children)

The meme itself is fine.

But shilling a one-state solution with it?

Not cool.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (9 children)

Wait, what's not cool about a one-state solution?

I'm not opposed to a two-state solution, but generally a one-state solution is considered the more radical option, so I picked it to emphasize that I'm not asking anyone to be pro-Israel.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago (3 children)

two state solution is never going to work.

Israel is already a one state solution, as it contols all the territory and if commited to apartheid and genocide.

one democratic state is the only viable solution, just end apartheid, expand the racist right of return.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Though I see few anti-semitic remarks, other than the ones about Palestinians.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

In general, or in this thread?

In general, anti-Palestinian racism is more common here in the West, yes.

In this thread, there are multiple people, who are highly upvoted, who are making claims like "Genociding Israelis is okay if Israel committed genocide first" and "Their ancestors came from Europe, so even though they were born in the Levant, they aren't REAL natives and it's okay to deport them", both of which are deeply antisemitic.

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