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Thursday May 24th 2012

Posts Tagged ‘Hebraism’

The arrogance of Israeli Hebraism

The arrogance of Israeli Hebraism

YNet | By Amnon Shmosh | 23 July 2010 The tragedy of arrogance Israel’s troubles are rooted in belief that we are better, wiser than Arabs, gentiles Each person and every nation cultivate their pride. This is a natural human need, yet not everyone can distinguish between pride and arrogance. This requires intelligence, wisdom, and [...]

Rabbi Ovadia describes US president as “a slave” ruling the world

Rabbi Ovadia describes US president as “a slave” ruling the world

Sabbah Blog | Post | 28 July 2009 By Cherifa Sirry Rabbi Ovadia Yosef , spiritual head of Israel's ultra-Orthodox Shas party which forms part of Israel’s ruling coalition, criticized US president Barack Obama on Saturday describing him as "a slave" who rules the world and who wants to control Israeli policy when it comes to building in [...]

India: Talibanization of the BJP

India: Talibanization of the BJP

Reuters India | By Krittivas Mukherjee | 20 August 2009 Book row signals change in BJP's politics NEW DELHI (Reuters) - A row over a controversial new book has underlined that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may be leaning toward a more radical agenda to reinvent itself after a heavy election defeat in May. (more...)

Hindu Extremists Expel Sikh Leader from Party

Hindu Extremists Expel Sikh Leader from Party

Indian Express | Ashwani Sharma , Suman K. Jha | 19 August 2009 Day 1: Jinnah, Sardar top BJP agenda In a move that shifted focus from the Chintan Baithak called to discuss accountability for the election defeat and the ongoing tussle for power, the BJP on Wednesday expelled senior leader Jaswant Singh for his praise of Pakistan founder [...]

Outlook for Violent Rightwing Extremism in the United States

Outlook for Violent Rightwing Extremism in the United States

The Office of Intelligence Analysis, US Department of Homeland Security has expressed concern at the resurgence of violent rightwing extremism in the United States. Reproduced below is the final, Outlook, section of the Report (emphasis added). Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization [...]