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Russ Sewell's avatar

You nailed it Nick. Until governments around the world acknowledge the genocide in Gaza no amount of labeling people as anti semites will stop these attacks.

Arlene's avatar

I love reading your newsletters because I have found that I can trust them to be spot on. It’s good to hear your positive family sagas as well.

Cheryl McConnell's avatar

Thanks Nick. Was sorry to hear subscriptions are down. I really look forward to your daily reporting.

Nick Rockel's avatar

Thanks, Cheryl. Times are tough, but it is tough being on the receiving end of spending decisions.

Janine McVeagh's avatar

Jewish Voices for Peace is exactly what it sounds like. Marilyn Garson, who has written Jewish, Not Zionist, is one of its prominent local members.

David Rees's avatar

Given how completely random our so called government is, your piece isn't random in the slightest Nick and it's great to share your boys achievements so thanks for doing that and for nailing it on the ongoing Israeli atrocities. In other news I see the Bishop has been at it again with more neo liberal BS demanding that our local councils amalgamate - great background piece from Bernard on this.

Robbo's avatar

Lobotomy Radio - he he he he!

Dan McKirdy's avatar

I love the randomness.

More please.

That film looks good.

Thanks Nick.

Nick Rockel's avatar

Thanks, Dan, hopefully the pieces added up to something

Dan McKirdy's avatar

Cheers Nick. They certainly did.

Darien Fenton's avatar

I read that in the UK the Greens have attracted a lot of ex Corbynists and you will recall UK Labour had problems with anti semitism when Corbyn was around. Supporting Palestine and campaigning against the atrocities of Israel can easily turn into blame for Jewish people - which I think is what we perhaps have seen a bit in OZ and now the UK. It's not the Jewish people or their faith, it's Netanyahu and his mob and the US bombs. Anyone else watch the Pay Equity announcement from Human Rights Commission and CTU? Ho ho, it's off to the UN we go.

Nick Rockel's avatar

I never believed Corbyn was antisemitic; that was an ugly smear.

Darien Fenton's avatar

Didn't say that. But there was a whole investigation Into UK Labour and also by the equivalent to our Human Rights Commission at the time. Corbyn himself admitted he didn't act fast enough to stem it.

wenz99's avatar

Funny that...there wouldn't be a rise in anti semitism if there was no war in GAZA

John Collyns's avatar

It must be a real dilemma for Radio Lobotomy to be calling for greater NZ support for the USA in their Iran adventure yet call buying USA butter unpatriotic. I so feel for them. Also your call for a united international Jewish voice on condemning Israel's Gaza genocide is spot-on.

Martin Garrood's avatar

Pete Hesgeth's correct title is now lengthened to "Secretary of War Crimes"

Dave (Bear) Hookway-Kopa's avatar

Hoping Caterpillar gets a screening up here in the north .

Nick Rockel's avatar

I'm not sure where up north you are, but it's in Whangarei on Sunday:

https://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/EventsFestivals/Caterpillar#cinemas=503

Mac Stevenson's avatar

Q and A screening Saturday at Matakana Cinemas.

Sander's avatar

Its screening in Kerikeri on May the 14th

Dave (Bear) Hookway-Kopa's avatar

Fabulous - we will definitely be going - thanks for the heads up

Mac Stevenson's avatar

Well stated Nick and love the radio lobotomy reference. Commit genocide and hate follows. Funny that.

Kathy Fryer's avatar

I'm really liking the look of Caterpillar ❤️

Warren's avatar

Wow! Just wow! I'm starting to understand why there is so much anti semetisim going on right now.

Sally's avatar

Warming to hear a family acting like a family

Yes I agree Jews across the world who practice Judaism need to stand up against those who practice Zionism. Zionists are the genocidal scourge that blights this planet. We must all push against “them”

Limiting movement is high on the zionists agenda, managed retreats, poor raiding, high fuel prices, air carriers closing down and now epidemics aboard cruise liners oh don’t forget rising food prices, unemployment and rates increases. “They” generate fear, anxiety and confusion then offer easy solutions to the desperate. Be careful what you settle for. Remember it was Gates who said it was easier to murder a million people than manage them

PUSH BACK NOW