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mammon
on Sat 19 Apr 2008 02:36 PM AKDT |
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Carter’s book Palestine Peace Not Apartheid has been a source of much controversy and has raised more questions by the veracity of accusations. As he told a crowd of 1,700 at Brandeis, “This is the first time that I’ve ever been called a liar and a bigot and an anti-Semite and a coward and a plagiarist.” “This is hurting me.” Carter may not have been the best President, but he was then, and is now, a decent and intelligent man. The unintended consequence of rudeness and slander to former President Carter is that it taints the accusers as shallow, close-minded, self-centered, and vindictive. It begs a review of the relationship.
So, here are some edited excerpts from Palestine Peace Not Apartheid by Jimmy Carter.
Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
Carter Visits the Palestinians
Carter Describes Gaza
The Israeli Wall
Carter Responds to Critics
Carter wraps up visit to Damascus
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7356370.stm
19 April, 2008
Former US President Jimmy Carter has ended a controversial visit to the Syrian capital Damascus. During the visit, he held intensive talks with Khaled Meshaal, leader of militant Palestinian movement Hamas. The talks have been strongly criticized by the current US administration and by Israel, both of which regard Hamas as a terrorist organization. He hopes he may at least have set a precedent by breaking the taboo about speaking to Hamas - something he says is necessary if there's to be peace.
Where the Candidates are in Agreement
See also: Imperial Hubris Series
