Avatards
On Friday, palestinian protesters decided to try a new tactic against Israel: they painted themselves blue and posed as characters from the hit film “Avatar.”
The demonstrators also donned long hair and loincloths Friday for the weekly protest against the barrier near the village of Bilin.
They equated their struggle to the intergalactic one portrayed in the film.
I must admit, there is one similarity that comes to mind – the Navi is a fictional nation that never really existed. You get my point.
Then again, I don’t seem to recall the Navi bringing up their children on a diet of incitement and hate, attaching bomb vests to their children, or firing missiles into schools and nurseries.
At least it’s good to know that despite their abject poverty and “concentration camp” like conditions, the palestinians can still afford to go to the cinema. Heck, that they have cinemas.
Update: Navi or not Navi, there’s still a Darwin Award to be won.
Naqba Dwarf adds: Damn them for not contacting me! I had just the costume in mind.
is there some way to make sure that bag stays put ??? ..
I had a feeling this would be in the future.
Funny as always!
// At least it’s good to know that despite their abject poverty and “concentration camp” like conditions, the palestinians can still afford to go to the cinema. Heck, that they have cinemas. //
Can they even read?? For sure foreign films would have subtitles. I can't see how the Palis are able to be literate when Islam isn't all that great with education (unless it's learning violent Koranic passages by rote) especially for little girls, and especially in supposed harsh conditions such as "Palestine". So, I guess they would just watch this movie and try to understand it by gestures and expressions, like during the American silent film era.
I'm so over these cave-dwelling barbarian imbeciles.
I believe that I should first state where I am coming from. I am a Christian living in the United States, but am tolerant of other religions. I am not a pro-Israel supporter, nor am I pro-Palestine. Rather, I believe that equal injustices have been done by both groups and morally for this reason I cannot support either’s actions.
Now, you have an interesting point. You are right, it does seem contradictory to claim “concentration camp” like conditions, but have the funds available and access to go to the movies. Thank you for the passion you show in this point. However, my question about this argument lies with the assumption that Muslims are barbaric (violent). Having met several Muslims within the field of education I believe that many, if not most, Muslims are committed to teaching the peaceful principles of the Koran, rather than jihad and violence. This has brought forth a peaceful, intelligent, literate and cultured people committed to scholarship, not to different from those in the rest of the world. Yes, undoubtedly there may be some barbaric Muslims, and those can be found in any culture. However, to make an assumption about an entire people based off of the minority is inaccurate. While there are extremist Muslim groups who do practice barbaric, violent acts, it is unfair to make general assumptions that all Muslim’s hold and reflect this minority group’s position. I fully admit that some Muslims have preformed some atrocious acts. People within my faith have too. However, those who practice jihad and participate in violent acts are not the majority, nor do they adequately reflect true Muslim ideals. The actions of these few have created stereotypes that are now applied to all Muslims, even those who are peaceful. While I recognize that it is difficult to refrain from stereotypes, if peace is to be achieved in this region we must leave our stereotypes at the door, myself included.
It would be interesting to know who put them up to this and who funded the purchase of the stupid blue costumes. Probably "Jewish Voice for Peace", the ISM, or another group from the assortment of leftist hate-mongers.
the main difference is that the navi live in a forrest.
but there is no green in any place that arabs live.
It's a good thing that the middle Star Trek shows are no longer on; there the resemblance was intentional. For that matter, I've just read (Wikipedia, so it must be true
) that one of the characters on the older Dr. Who (Leela) was named after an Arab hijacker.
The Navi represent the natives that have always been on that land. Pal's need to take a history lesson and learn who came first.
What was fun is I stumbled upon their Facebook page and this group actually was understanding of the need for the wall, much to the chagrin of many people on the group itself…in fact, they were lauding the steps Israel had taken so far to shift the wall's placement so as to not separate families…but of course, a lot of the people in the group were just taking potshots at Israel and lauding how "inspirational" they are.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33237348651…
And just as quickly as they were understanding as of yesterday, its been changed…well, good for them about not lying about their intentions, unlike a certain "Australian"!
Not you Aussie Dave.
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Fore once, I agree with the terrorists: the Navi are imaginary and inhuman, so it's a perfect metaphor.
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This says it all, Lieberman and Avatar
[youtube dGc5LzYL1hY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGc5LzYL1hY youtube]
Wow, quite a bit of hatred and racism in the comments. I think comparing the Palestinians and Navi is ridiculous, but it's not a bad publicity stunt. I give them credit for that.
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The complaints about "concentration camp" conditions is about Gaza. This demonstration is about something completely different and in the West Bank. You can't compare conditions in the two places. I'm surprised that you don't know that. Actually, I suspect you do, and just like the guys in that demonstration just trying to make a good PR statement (who cares about the fact anyway
Where?
IsraeliMom,
I don't appreciate your tone, which is very accusatory and not at all helpful.
I take your point about Gaza vs the West Bank, but I have plenty of examples of photos contradicting claims of "concentration camp" like conditions in Gaza, all of which can be found on this blog.
Excuse me, Dave, but did you report this?
[...] Not content with their Avatard stunt, the palestinians and their supporters have come up with yet another propaganda ploy. Palestinian [...]