So many of you have read my most recent blog and some have agreed, others have not, while even some have had no opinion. Personally I think you should atleast have an opinion on world geo-economic politics - I mean you do live in it! Anyway, for those that skim the lines and don't actually read them -- I am not for or against any culture. My rants and raves are mainly directed at the political institutions that represent said cultures, and some of you sly fuckers might say that the culture votes and picks the people who govern them - hence your fight is a cultural one. Not so - at least in my opinion.
First of let me say that I have nothing against Jewish people or Americans. Yes, it sounds like I'm pulling a Mel Gibson - but my harsh words are never directed at the general public of the US or Israelis or Jewish people living across the globe (people forget that being Israeli doesn't necessarily mean Jewish, there are Israeli Arabs). In fact I love American people - the ones you meet on the street and in daily life. They're kind, outgoing, enterprising and friendly. I lived in California for three months and I didn't meet a single unkind person! Can you imagine? I run into one on a daily basis here in Toronto.
My ode to Jews has to have its own paragraph. Firstly, both of my best bosses were both Jewish -- coincidence? Maybe. But they were AMAZING and happened to share a culture. Speaking of which, the Jewish people are ones I envy. I mean look how tight-knit and successful they are. Their humour is funny (except that I hate Seinfeld and Will & Grace), but I count Fiddler on the Roof as my favourite movie. In general, the Jews have proportionately contributed more to our world than any other single race (I think). They basically developed banking - a fundamental function that allows us to watch THX surround sound and have buttered popcorn in the comfort of our own homes.
So what's the point of this ass-kissing? Not that I retract any of my former statements - I am ashamed that we live in a world where one can't speak their mind without being judged. I once heard a saying that rings so true in this day and age; it goes: "the mark of a wise man is one who can understand an argument without accepting it". Let's get wise then. Remember, don't blindly hate and/or follow what the news outlets want you to believe. Pick up a book and read about these rich cultures that are continuously lambasted in daily media. True, there are bias books out there - so then pick up a book for and against the arguement and you get both sides. Yes, you do end up reading two books instead of one - but if that is truly a problem for you - then you got other problems. The Jews and Arabs have amazing histories filled with success, triumph, and innovation. Don't ever forget that behind a political face are real people who are exactly like me and you.
So when you discuss with friends and family, try and keep the culture out of the discussion and focus on the politics. Realistically, Jews and Arabs share extremely simliar cultures - both hail from the same area, eat simliar foods, and have simliar customs (Halal/Kosher are more or less interchangeable). This war that they fight is like every other war - political and about money and/or land.
Having said that - the Israeli government is still shitty. Their opponents are shitty as well - but assholes with sticks are less harmful and capable of hurt than assholes with big guns - its just common sense.
Peace out people...
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