Canada's recognition of "Palestine" came with conditions — that were never enforced. In the Palestinians' war against the Jews, they are never given their own agency. Only Israel is expected to abide.
Adam, for anyone who doubts that a progressive government would sacrifice principle for politics, this is another example. None of this was really about doing the right thing. It was about appealing to a growing Muslim voting bloc, to the progressive left, and to those who were already predisposed to blame Israel. Politically, it accomplished exactly what the government wanted.
The double standard couldn't be clearer. Conditions were announced, but when they weren't met, there were no consequences. Israel continued to be judged and pressured, while the Palestinian leadership was excused from accountability.
The tragedy is that this kind of cowardice doesn't just hurt Israel or the Jewish community. Canada's enemies are the same enemies of every Canadian who values democracy and freedom. The government may think it's buying political support today, but if it continues down this path, Canada itself will pay the price.
This is not just true of Canada, it’s true of the West. The West neither imposes obligations on Palestinians nor holds them accountable for their actions. For the West (and the Arabs), the Palestinians are merely a cudgel with which to beat Israel.
The act of recognising the State of Palestine was deviant, with pernicious effect. Prime Minister Albanese of Australia proudly, and with a smile on his face, did the same. Then, a couple of months ago Carney visited Australia and the two leaders got together, happy in their unison, exuberant handshakes all around. Carney seemed to me, from his speeches and interaction with the press, a very sharp guy and as hard as nails. Who knows why they do this? Where their false sense of moral reckoning comes from? All the facts as you've outlined them in regard to the actual behaviour of the Palestinians and their leader, Abbas, and their charter, should send any sane, intelligent, fair-minded person running and yet this is what we have instead. Perhaps, after all, our two leaders are not so smart, but rather sheep in the fold.
The double standards are not Canada's alone. They are the same of the European nations who have recognised Palestine. It will eventually bite them in the ass as well, as the Muslim populations forment trouble and eventually overthrow those governments.
Adam, for anyone who doubts that a progressive government would sacrifice principle for politics, this is another example. None of this was really about doing the right thing. It was about appealing to a growing Muslim voting bloc, to the progressive left, and to those who were already predisposed to blame Israel. Politically, it accomplished exactly what the government wanted.
The double standard couldn't be clearer. Conditions were announced, but when they weren't met, there were no consequences. Israel continued to be judged and pressured, while the Palestinian leadership was excused from accountability.
The tragedy is that this kind of cowardice doesn't just hurt Israel or the Jewish community. Canada's enemies are the same enemies of every Canadian who values democracy and freedom. The government may think it's buying political support today, but if it continues down this path, Canada itself will pay the price.
This is not just true of Canada, it’s true of the West. The West neither imposes obligations on Palestinians nor holds them accountable for their actions. For the West (and the Arabs), the Palestinians are merely a cudgel with which to beat Israel.
Canadian hypocrisy towards the State of Israel has no bounds.
What a shame.
The act of recognising the State of Palestine was deviant, with pernicious effect. Prime Minister Albanese of Australia proudly, and with a smile on his face, did the same. Then, a couple of months ago Carney visited Australia and the two leaders got together, happy in their unison, exuberant handshakes all around. Carney seemed to me, from his speeches and interaction with the press, a very sharp guy and as hard as nails. Who knows why they do this? Where their false sense of moral reckoning comes from? All the facts as you've outlined them in regard to the actual behaviour of the Palestinians and their leader, Abbas, and their charter, should send any sane, intelligent, fair-minded person running and yet this is what we have instead. Perhaps, after all, our two leaders are not so smart, but rather sheep in the fold.
Because it’s not about the fake, feral ‘palestinians’, is it?
The double standards are not Canada's alone. They are the same of the European nations who have recognised Palestine. It will eventually bite them in the ass as well, as the Muslim populations forment trouble and eventually overthrow those governments.