A kuffiya for Tony Benn: The British warrior who 'matured with age'

[Jefferson23]

By Ramzy Baroud

Ramzy Baroud is an internationally-syndicated columnist, a media consultant and the editor of PalestineChronicle.com.

His latest book is "My Father Was a Freedom Fighter: Gaza's Untold Story."

Long before the Boycott, Sanctions and Divestment campaign inched slowly from the fringes of global solidarity with Palestinians to take center stage, Tony Benn -- British Labor politician and member of Parliament for 47 years -- had been advocating a boycott of Israel with unrestricted conviction for years.

"Britain should offer its support for this strategy by stopping all arms sales to Israel, introducing trade sanctions and a ban on all investment there together with a boycott of Israeli goods here and make it a condition for the lifting of these measures that Israel complies with these demands at once," Benn wrote in his blog on April 19, 2002, under the title "A STATE OF PALESTINE NOW." The "strategy" of which Ben spoke was for Arafat to declare a state, and for "friendly nations" to recognize it.

http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=682954

[azurnoir]

1. RIP Mr Benn Thanks for posting n/t

[Jefferson23]

3. A deep loss as a voice for justice. Benn will not be forgotten. n/t

[shira]

2. Ramzy Baroud endorsed the vile Gilad Atzmon's work, defended Greta Berlin's nazi screed....

Baroud endorsing Atzmon:

“Gilad Atzmon decided to open Pandora’s Box, and ignite a debate that has been frustratingly dormant for too long. His experiences are most authentic, views are hard-hitting, and, at times, provocative. It must be read and discussed.” Ramzy Baroud, Palestine Chronicle

Baroud supporting Greta Berlin:

Greta Berlin, our support and total solidarity with your noble efforts will not cease, but double. Thank you for all you have done for justice in Palestine. For the numerous hours you spent brainstorming ways to break the siege on Gaza, to dodge the Israeli navy, to act upon your beliefs in ways that some of us can only tweet about. You are an indefatigable warrior. I am sorry about the misguided attacks on you and your integrity. Please don't stop. Your courage will continue to inspire us. Much Love. Ramzy Baroud

In addition, the leading OP is from Maan & Maan still contains a horrendously antisemitic screed on its Arabic website that's been there over a month now:
http://www.maannews.net/arb/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=672533

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It's getting more difficult by the day distinguishing all this mess here at I/P that passes for mere criticism of Israel from the quality (or lack thereof) typically seen at Stormfront.