Archive for August 18th, 2003
Euphem-ISM
Today’s ISM euphemisms are brought to you courtesy of the International Solidarity Movement training pack.
Suggestions for phrases we can use CONSISTENTLY to combat current media stereotypes and false images, and to set new images in the minds of the public:
Avoid using the term HUMAN SHIELD. This tends to draw a negative connotation, giving the impression [...]
Security Map and Timeline
If you want to keep track of all the palestinian attacks against Israelis, Israel Insider has a fantastic security incidents map and timeline. After playing with this for a while, you really get a feel for the extent to which the palestinians have violated the so-called hudna.
Sending Mixed Signals
Apparently, we had it wrong the whole time. The Arab states have really respected our country and have only recently viewed us as a racist, nationalistic country after we started adopting measures designed to keep terrorists out of our country. According to Israel National News:
“Israel has turned into a Jewish nationalist state.” This, the London-based, [...]
Rally of Fools
The honorable Misha links to a posting proclaiming an anti-Zionism (read: anti-Jewish) rally a success. He has already brilliantly deconstructed the posting, in his usual witty way. Allow me to add my own thoughts.
The Rachel Corrie Banner Project is fulfilling its commitment to demonstrate on the 16th of every month for the cause of justice [...]
Driving Saddam Insane
The US army have a new method for finding Saddam loyalists and ultimately catching the man himself – good old fashioned taunting!
In a campaign set to start on Monday, U.S. forces plan to put up posters around Saddam’s hometown of Tikrit showing his face superimposed on Hollywood heroines and other stars in an attempt to [...]
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