High school girls were held for 3 months without seeing their parents or lawyers for the crime of blocking the Ayalon highway, the supreme court justices extending their remands without pity. They were a danger to the state. When the beautiful Israelis block the same highway in a much more intensive manner what do we see? Nada. Kid's gloves. When justice is not equal for all, there is no justice worthy of the name. Things are crooked at the top, and the top today is the Supreme Court, who appoint their own. It's a racket and it stinks. It's important to note that every single major member of the opposition has come out publicly for judicial reform, as recent as half a year ago. They are on record, on You-Tube. Normally that would be kind of embarrassing, no?
In your lineup you forget that Liberman and Saar are right-wing, and have distanced themselves only out of personal hatred for Bibi.
Now the head of the opposition refuses to sit down for talks, saying that there is no room for compromise. Before talking. Though he is on record calling for judicial reform. Go figure.
I'm saddened to see that you feel the need to demonize the religious Zionists and the haredim.
I agree with you that it is not "Left" or "Right." It is a populace that sees Judaism as the central pillar of Zionism, and a populace that sees Democracy as the central pillar of Zionism. I call it the Eastern Kingdom of Jerusalem against the Wester Kingdom of Tel Aviv. There is no reason for them not to be united.
Ehud, the head of the opposition, Yair Lapid, has sent a team from his party that is participating in the talks, consisting of MK Orna Barbivai, MK Karin Elharrar, former Prime Minister’s Office director general Naama Schultz, and lawyer Oded Gazit. It's not at all embarrassing that heads of the opposition have come out in favor of judicial reform--I argue in the article that this is NOT a reform. You don't respond to any of my substantive criticisms of the "reform.". You say I demonize the religious Zionists and haredim, but don't respond to any of my specific criticisms of them. You don't seem to like me criticizing anything about Israel, but your own criticisms in your comment are very harsh and bitter-- "the beautiful Israelis," "It's a racket and it stinks," etc. My article does not use such language, your comment does. I just try to make points, not one of which you actually respond to. In the context of your comment, your call for unity at the end sounds strange.
David, you are right. I was shooting from the hip. I did speak harshly too about Israelis that though I do not agree with them politically or ideologically , I hold dear to my heart. How dear? I am astounded by the participation and intensity of the demonstrations. It demonstrates a commitment and dedication to their cause that I did not dream that I would see from them. Until now I believed that only the ideological right could show such commitment. I stand corrected and applaud. They truly are beautiful Israelis. As for the rest, well you got me riled up and I wrote too soon. I will respond to your piece with the consideration it deserves, God willing.
Ehud, if you'd like to write a rebuttal to David's piece you are certainly welcome to submit one to me. We welcome debate and dialogue at GOTD. It is certainly healthy and beneficial for multiple sides of controversial issues to have thoughtful discussions on them in a spirit of friendship.
High school girls were held for 3 months without seeing their parents or lawyers for the crime of blocking the Ayalon highway, the supreme court justices extending their remands without pity. They were a danger to the state. When the beautiful Israelis block the same highway in a much more intensive manner what do we see? Nada. Kid's gloves. When justice is not equal for all, there is no justice worthy of the name. Things are crooked at the top, and the top today is the Supreme Court, who appoint their own. It's a racket and it stinks. It's important to note that every single major member of the opposition has come out publicly for judicial reform, as recent as half a year ago. They are on record, on You-Tube. Normally that would be kind of embarrassing, no?
In your lineup you forget that Liberman and Saar are right-wing, and have distanced themselves only out of personal hatred for Bibi.
Now the head of the opposition refuses to sit down for talks, saying that there is no room for compromise. Before talking. Though he is on record calling for judicial reform. Go figure.
I'm saddened to see that you feel the need to demonize the religious Zionists and the haredim.
I agree with you that it is not "Left" or "Right." It is a populace that sees Judaism as the central pillar of Zionism, and a populace that sees Democracy as the central pillar of Zionism. I call it the Eastern Kingdom of Jerusalem against the Wester Kingdom of Tel Aviv. There is no reason for them not to be united.
https://ehudneor.substack.com/p/the-western-kingdom-of-tel-aviv-and
Ehud, the head of the opposition, Yair Lapid, has sent a team from his party that is participating in the talks, consisting of MK Orna Barbivai, MK Karin Elharrar, former Prime Minister’s Office director general Naama Schultz, and lawyer Oded Gazit. It's not at all embarrassing that heads of the opposition have come out in favor of judicial reform--I argue in the article that this is NOT a reform. You don't respond to any of my substantive criticisms of the "reform.". You say I demonize the religious Zionists and haredim, but don't respond to any of my specific criticisms of them. You don't seem to like me criticizing anything about Israel, but your own criticisms in your comment are very harsh and bitter-- "the beautiful Israelis," "It's a racket and it stinks," etc. My article does not use such language, your comment does. I just try to make points, not one of which you actually respond to. In the context of your comment, your call for unity at the end sounds strange.
David, you are right. I was shooting from the hip. I did speak harshly too about Israelis that though I do not agree with them politically or ideologically , I hold dear to my heart. How dear? I am astounded by the participation and intensity of the demonstrations. It demonstrates a commitment and dedication to their cause that I did not dream that I would see from them. Until now I believed that only the ideological right could show such commitment. I stand corrected and applaud. They truly are beautiful Israelis. As for the rest, well you got me riled up and I wrote too soon. I will respond to your piece with the consideration it deserves, God willing.
Glad to hear you two may be able to dialogue about this in a positive manner.
Ehud, if you'd like to write a rebuttal to David's piece you are certainly welcome to submit one to me. We welcome debate and dialogue at GOTD. It is certainly healthy and beneficial for multiple sides of controversial issues to have thoughtful discussions on them in a spirit of friendship.