Hamas, Hezbollah and Al-Qaeda: 21st Century Fascists

The problem with modern day Evangelical Christians they believe that Jesus Christ died for their sins and as such they feel they can commit all kind of crimes in his name and get away with it. I am sure if Jesus sees what his followers are doing these days aligning themselves with an Anti-Christ Zionist State of Israel, I am sure he will open and renegotiate a different deal with God. Never seen such racial and religious hatred as I see it from those who claim love for Jesus. How many you need to kill to make it worth while for Jesus to die again for your sin. Perhaps this a major theological fallacy, which allows the kind views that sees nothing wrong with killing and murder of Palestinians simply because these Evangelical Christians believe in the inevitable, murdering of Jews and coming of Christ, and to do that first the Jews have to kill all of the Muslims, Arabs and Christians in Palestine. Is this what Jesus Christ all about, I do not think so and those who believe in the killing and murdering and ethnic cleansing of the non-Jews from Palestine dishonor the name Christians and all that comes with it of message of love from Jesus. Poor Jesus, I wonder how many murders were committed in his name? I wish that all of you who support Zionist Israel that one day you will meet the same fate as the children of Gaza at the very hands of your allies criminal Israel. All of you have been brained washed by a Zionist machines that makes a fool of you and use you only to serve its purpose, knowing Zionism has nothing but contempt not only for Muslim, for Christians and humanity. Go ahead support the killings of others so that you can be saved and go to heaven. You are no better that the Bin Laden. May God not have mercy on your souls?

What a racist and disgusting article.

This issue is based on one stupid thing, religion. Get rid of that and it all goes away.

Nevertheless, the solution to the entire Palestinian-Israeli problem is simple. A world coalition should buy a Palestine-sized hunk of land in Brazil and move every single Israeli there, no exceptions, no choice, they all go. At the same time, the coalition should buy a Palestine -sized hunk of India and move every Palestinian there, no exceptions, no choice, they all go. They can move all their religious fomites, buildings, images, whatever, but they all go. When they're gone, sow the vacated area with salt and keep it that way. Nobody gets in for any reason except for soil scientists doing the environmental monitoring of the need for more salt.

TomfromNJ1:

If there was no mass slaughter of Jews during WWII in Germany, Poland and other places, there would be no Israel today. I attest to the fact that Jews have an historical claim to the land of Palestine, but should not have been claim by force and fifty years ago. You can't right one wrong by committing another wrong, that is the killing of Jews and helping Jews killing Muslim Arabs. No one that has taken this Rev. seriously is because his article is full of sin and David Washington Post, well......anything pro-Israel is welcomed here. Imagine, reading an article here that compares the state of Israel to some tactics of Nazis, which no far from the truth. Refugee camps for 50 years....that is concentration camp.

Hhhmm... You don't seem to know what you are talking about, for the most part.

It is all about the foundations of faith of each side. Said foundations are "built" on myths. Delete the myths and there will be peace not only in Palestine and Israel but also globally.

To wit: (for those eyes that have not seen)

Abraham founder/father of three major religions was either the embellishment of the lives of three different men or a
mythical character as was mythical Moses, the "Tablet-Man" who talked to burning bushes and made much magic in Egypt.

Many of the 1.5 million Conservative Jews and many of their rabbis have relegated Abraham to the myth pile along with most if not all the OT.

Current crisis:

Realization that the Jews are not god's chosen people and there was no promised land.

www.simpletoremember.com/vitals/ConservativeTorah.htm

Mohammed was an illiterate, womanizing, lust and greed-driven, warmongering, hallucinating Arab, who also had embellishing/hallucinating/ plagiarizing scribal biographers who not only added "angels" and flying chariots to the koran but also a militaristic agenda to support the plundering and looting of the lands of non-believers.

This agenda continues as shown by the massacre in Mumbai, the assassinations of Bhutto and Theo Van Gogh, the conduct of the seven Muslim doctors in the UK, the 9/11 terrorists, the 24/7 Sunni suicide/roadside/market/mosque bombers, the 24/7 Shiite suicide/roadside/market/mosque bombers, the Islamic bombers of the trains in the UK and Spain, the Bali crazies, the Kenya crazies, the Pakistani “koranics”, the Palestine suicide bombers/rocketeers, the Lebanese nutcases, the Taliban nut jobs, and the Filipino “koranics”.

And who funds this muck and stench of terror? The warmongering, Islamic, Shiite terror and torture theocracy of Iran aka the Third Axis of Evil and also the Sunni "Wannabees" of Saudi Arabia.

Current crises:

The Sunni-Shiite blood feud and the warmongering, womanizing (11 wives), hallucinating founder.

As an outsider who is neither Muslim nor Jew, I try to look at this issue objectively and, for the most part, I have to come down in favor of the article. Far too many of the comments do not address it rationally, but resort to name calling. In my experience, that is usually the resort of those who realize they do not have logic on their side.

One need not resort to religious books to determine who was there first. The fact that there is a mosque built upon the temple ruins tells us that. The Muslim claims are no more valid than the white man’s claim to the U.S. And there is another similarity here. Besides the clearly illegal takeover of land, the U.S. did buy much of it, but then did not abide by its own treaties. I am glad to see some of the tribes are at least getting back some by the gambling etc. that they use to make money because they have the right to make their own laws.

But I recall when some Jews tried to buy homes from Muslims, some of the extreme groups of which you speak then threatened them for selling to Jews. It seems to me that even if you did believe that they had the right to the own the land, then it would follow that they had the right to sell it to whomever they please.

I am old enough to remember when the country was first founded and the Palestinians turned down an offer better than what they claim they want and immediately went to war. Several times, they attacked Israel and, when they lost and the Israelis took the land, then they cry to the rest of the world to help them. To me it is similar to WWII. When Japan chose to bomb Peal Harbor, they forfeited any right to complain that the U.S. retaliated as they did. It seems to me that if you start a war and then lose some territory, then that is the price you pay. This reminds me so much of children who like to start something and then run to a parent or teacher when the other kid retaliates.

If nothing else, the whole situation helps prove the Powell Doctrine. Had the world not stepped in and forced the hand to a negotiated settlement, it may be that all would be well. We demanded unconditional surrender in WWII and all countries are better off. Of course there are moral considerations about how we try to make peace. But I began this by saying I was not making this a religious consideration, just a logical one. And while we are at it, why is there no concern to do away with all of the artificial countries in the area which are mainly British creations and have much less right to existence than a country which housed Jews long before Muslims or Christians (my own religion) even existed?

What a show!!

Keep going!

Believers going for each other's throats....what is it that you preach again??

Rodriguez: "The current crisis in Gaza and the ongoing tension in the Middle East carry many responsible participants. The list of accomplices begins with the nations that give financial support to Hamas and Hezbollah instead of building schools and an educational system where a academic enrichment outside the sphere of religious intrusion can liberate the next generation to see the world not from the prism of fear and war but rather from the platform of opportunity and hope."

Note the description of worshippers of Azazel (Satan): (1) Their manners are impeccable; they are well groomed; they fit perfectly within any human society. They are likely to be eloquent talkers who lace their speech with impressive human desires. (2) While easily provoked to frustration or rage by believers and especially Kafur, their display of feeling is little more than an illusion. Their consciousness is the will of Azazel. To the nafiqun worshippers, other people are tools to get them what they want: money, sex, and especially power over others. (3) Worshippers of Azazel practice Taggiyah with all they meet and do not repair the damage they've caused to others because the damage was their only intent. When they lie, cheat or steal, the act exists solely for them as nafiqun ; they believe it should have no repercussions or real world effects. (4) Their only quest is to serve themselves in Azazel’s image and, if this entails taggiyah or even dhimmi genocide, they will do so. If one catches them in lies, they are brilliant at changing the subject, placing the onus on the other person (It is always ‘them’, whether Jew or Muslim, that is wrong), denying their involvement in the deceit .

If every 100th person in Palistine, no matter what group or society he is part of, is a worshipper of Azazel, how would the 99 humans near him know who the enemy was? What would that worshipper of evil try to convince others to do?

Mr. Rodriguez,

You are sadly mistaken. Hamas and Hezbollah are the only defenders of truth and justice in the land of Palestine. The US/Israeli axis of terror that has occupied Palestinian land since 1947, brutally savaged the Palestinian people, forced them by the millions into the horrid living conditions of the refugee camps of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Gaza (concentration camps according to the Pope), must be defeated at all cost. The Palestinian people and their supporters throughout the Muslim world will not rest until their land and homes are returned.

I agree with you Rev. with one exception, islam has not been hijacked, it is what it is, a violent, hateful ideology attempting to hide behind religion to legitimize whatever they do and deflect any open dialogue or questions. Shame on them for their hatred of the Jewish people and all who don't submit to their ideology.

Pro Israel mean many things. And for people to see that is the coverage of the media when Russia attacked Georgia for legitimate self defense and did not kill so many civilians as Israel has done. Israel must understand that it was erected out of "white guilt" and supposedly Whites redeemed themselves by doing so. Now that this legacy of resistance has been handed to Palestinians, they do not deserve to be mass slaughtered by Israel. Hamas is not imminent threat to Israel which would end the state of Israel. It is a grinding process that Israel as the angel of the world should accept, if this imposed state has any moral conscience. I could go on, but Israel is guilty of committing crimes against humanity in every shape, form possible. There is no justification for Israel react with such excessive force and such disregard for human life.

Koshar240:

What does being pro Israel mean?

Does it mean stating that Israel has a right to self defense?

Does it mean that when Hamas calls for war and then gets war, that the fact of their continuous drum beat for war should not be acknowledged?

Does it mean that we should not acknowledge that the Palestinians have been offered a country in 1948 and 2000, and they rejected it both times?

No one can force the Palestinians to accept a country on the best terms they can get and to live side by side with Israel. Only they can decide when it is time to give up their maximalist dreams that have brought them only death, destruction, and chaos.

What does being pro Israel mean?

This GQ Rev. is unrestrained by his ignorance!!!

I wonder why he has such a long hair. Rev. cut that damn hair. You are more GQ than a humble Rev.

David Washington Post used to at least pretend that it is not pro-Israel....now what happened we don't know. However, this Ridiculous Rev Rod lack any understanding of the situation. Even a Jew from Israel would think before making such blanket condemnation. He must be applying for a position at AIPAC Corporate Incorporated office for compromising his conscience so easily and blatantly. Rev. you need to read some books on middle east before making such irresponsible comments. As for David Washington Post, anything goes.

kevin1231 " It behooves not only all Arab countries develop military, economic and political to challenge Israel hegimony but all international community must do the same."

It will happen to pave the way for Doomsday. It's in the prophecy and the prophecy tells that the enemies of Israel will be Doomed.

"And this shall be the plague (catastrophe) wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall CONSUME AWAY (dissolved) while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth." (Zechariah 14:12)

The world who will side against Israel will be doomed. That's the prophecy and it will happen. Be careful guys of what you're thinking.The Bible already knew your end

This article is more politics and fiction than fact, I wish this guy would do his research before being allowed to spread lies through the Washington post. He sounds just like another extreme religious lunatic.

I could not agree more with what I have read here. For so many years I tried to be even handed in my assessment of the Palestinian situation but these folks who use children for suicide mission all the while in hiding are insidious murderers and must be disposed of. There is no dealing peacefully with someone who insists you don't exist. For a country that doesn't exist, Israel is sure wreaking havoc on there enemies. Keep up the effort Israel until Hamas is no more.

You got that right!

If Mr Samuel Rodriguez truly believes the garbage he is expounding, why is he not in Afghanistan, or Israel, fighting for what he believe in. Or is MR. Rodriguez just a wind bag, lacking the knowledge of Middle East history, and volunteering OUR children to die for the Israeli cause. If Mr. Rodriguez is sincere in what he writes then let him write such garbage from Israel

Sammy Rod shows himself to be pandering to the Jewish American crowd while trying to redirect the anger and frustration of his parishioners and hispanic Americans away from the Israelis.

Rodriguez's voice in this discussion is really selfish and selfserving. He shows himself to be towing the Neo Con Evangelical COLONIZER line. He is like Franklin Graham: they want to get rid of all the leadership and political positions of the Muslim people so he and his deceitful ilk can rule over them and preach their crap while feeding the starving Palestinians. This is the classic methodology of the EUROPEAN COLONIZER.

I will make sure to warn the people of Palestine that the American Christians like Rodriguez are American Colonizers by intent even if they fane 'charity' and 'rebuilding' and 'educating'.

Israel and America show that the American World Order which gives Israel everything but holds it accountable for nothing is illegitimate, unworthy of participation, untrustworthy, oppressive. Israel has recieved over $110 billion US dollars from America over time. Its protected from accountability in the UN even when America uses the UN to invade countries and overthrow governments around the world.

Hamas is not a worthy leadership for the Muslim people, neither are the Muslim governments worthy of ruling. The people will throw all of them off. But they will also throw off the UN and the American world Order and the tyranny of international laws and American global imperialism.

So thanks Sammy for showing your true colors. you don't like it when Hamas kills kids- neither do I. But you are silent when Israel kills kids. And most of all, you want to get in on the matter true to your colonizing blood. Thanks for this post.

And since the Middle East would be dissoved, I suggest that believers of Christ in Israel leave the place and just return when the time is ripe.

The time is not yet ripe for the nation of Israel to be built. Trouble will surround it in the coming years.

smuggler,

Without those "colonists" that you hate, I think Muslims would still be riding on Camels' back or sending their mails by the same method.

Muslims should forget the past and stop being violent or else they would be annihilated. That's the prophecy. The prophecy states that the Middle East will be dissolved.

"Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art DISSOLVED: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times." (Isaiah 14:31)

While Mr. Rodriguez' description of the Arab terror organizations is correct for the most part, it would be good if all sides in this debate dropped the Nazi analogies. Just because something or someone is evil does not necessarily mean it is Nazi. Naziism was a unique evil in history, and those who call everything they dislike "Nazi" show that they don't really understand what Nazi Germany was about.

kevin1231,

Breaking news: The simple fact is that the Philistines could have had a state in peace, but chose war on MANY occasions- INSTEAD:

The Philistines would have had a state IN PEACE in 1937 with the Peel Plan, but they violently rejected it.

They would have had a state IN PEACE in 1939 with the MacDonald White Paper, but they violently rejected it (and Jews would have even been restricted from BUYING land from Arabs).

They would have had a state IN PEACE in 1948 with UN 181, but they violently rejected it (and actually claimed that the UN had no such mandate!).

They could have had a state IN PEACE in Judea, Samaria, and Gaza from 1948-1967 without any Jews- because the Arabs had ethnically cleansed every last one; but they violently rejected it. In fact, that's exactly when they established Fatah (1959) and the PLO (1964).

They could have had a state IN PEACE after 1967, but instead, the entire Arab world issued the Khartoum Resolutions:

A. No peace with Israel
B. No recognition of Israel
C. No negotiations with Israel

They would have had a state IN PEACE in 2000 with the Oslo Accords, but they violently rejected it- as always.

The Arabs will just have to learn to "make do" with their own 99.9% of the Middle East- including all of the oil, and stop trying to steal OUR tiny 1/10th of 1% without oil. The Philistines won't have a state here in Israel, and if they don't stop their violence, they won't even exist here anymore. They will be gone.

And THEN there will be peace.

When I read this article I thought "It doesn't make any sense. A catholic who received even the smallest part of historical wisdom, cannot have such ignorance in himself even he or she does not read much. When I googled the guy, I understood that I was right. Mr. Rodriguez is an Evangelical reverand and he is American as well. That is the other definition of ignorance on history, politics and religion.

And in his article I found Slobodan Milosevich reincarnated (or since Mr. Rodriguez is not a baby maybe Milosevich's ghost possessed him)At the height of his days of ethnic cleansing, murder and rape, Mr. Milosevich was telling the world the same. "Support us because, We are fighting your war against terrorism."

I hope Mr. Rodriguez never has any kind of physical power in his hands because in that case get ready to see Serebrenitzsa massacres in US.

spidermean2 asks why there is always trouble where Muslims live. There is a simple explanation for that. In the 18th and 19th century when colonialism was trendy it was mostly the Muslims who resisted to the Colonial powers in Africa or Asia. These people do not submit to pressure, torture, massacres or ethnic cleansing without a fight. That is the reason baby. That's what happened in Bosnia, Algeria in 50's or any place you mentioned in your comment.

I have always believed that Israel is not interested in any peace settlement. The only thing it is interested is in greater Israel. If that means killing all the palestinians and all arabs, so be it. Why else would Israel stockpile nuclear weapons? It behooves not only all Arab countries develop military, economic and political to challenge Israel hegimony but all international community must do the same. Israel poses a danger to international peace and security. The recent clash was deliberately created by Israel by Israeli assassins who went on killing binge before Hamas reacted. This military operations by Israel was planned way in advance. Hamas and other organizations have an inherent right to strike Israel whenever possible as long as Israel continues to occupy palestinian territory. If peace is to be achieved, there must military means developed to challenge Israel, else there will be no peace. From Arab perspective, it makes sense for them to acquire nuclear weapons to counter the constant threat from Israel.

"Another guilty party is no other than the Muslim leaders of moderate persuasion who continue to stay silent rather than confront the extremists who have hijacked the religion for political and economic expediency. Once again, where are the moderate and intellectual voices within the Islamic Faith Community?"

I'm getting tired of this silly cliche...so the best reply is "they're waiting to hear the voice of the American Jewry leaders (and let me throw in this mix the hypocritical so-called "humanitarian" Elie Wiesel) denounce the illegal Israeli land grab, and denounce the genocide in Gaza". How about that, "Reverend"?

Israel is destroying herself by violence.Violence begets violence.She uses cluster bombs and white phosphorus,illegal weapons because they keep causing destruction long after war ceases.Ann Frank is in heaven crying bec Israel put the Palestians ina sardine can,refused them food and medical supplies and attacked w fancy weapons.Hamas was created by Israel/US to stop the PLO.

Here's the Israeli agenda:

1. The Destruction of Palestine. (Done!)
2. The Death and destruction of all non believers including Christians, Jews, Hindus and all others. (Not yet. But the Old Testament shows the way.)
3. The exploitation of women and children as tools of terror, from human shields to suicide bombers. (Done.! Israeli TV has documented Israeli troops using Palestinians as human shields.)
4. The manipulation of media in order to justify and brand behavior, victimization. (Done! The Israel Lobby has succeeded brilliantly. Dupes like you have fallen for it, hook, line, and sinker!)

If being a Reverend you are preaching hatred then good luck to the ordinary folks.
Secondly, I wonder on which planet of Apes, you are living. Did you read the summary of last six months when no rockets were fired by Hamas and yet Israel did not keep its part of the deal.
Did you also happen to see and read when Haartz mentioned that this strike was planned 6 months ago.
I know that one can be naive but you are not just naive but also gullible.

Is Samuel Rodriguez a nutcase or what? He doesn't know that Al Qaeda and Hamas are not the same? WTF if the WaPo thinking giving space to an ill informed idiot like this?
Isn't Krauthammer enough?

Please inform yourself by reading the article in AlJazeera "Who Will Save Israel from Itself?" The author, Mark Levine, Professor of Middle East History at University of California, Irvine points out that most of the conventional wisdom which you use in your column, is rather untrue.
In fact, Israel by the carnage in Gaza has made it more difficult its very existence as a country able to live in peace with its Arab neighbors. Further, its brutality toward the people of Gaza with the tacit agreement of the US has made it difficult for the Arab states of the Middle East to assist the US in carrying out its stated foreign relations problems in that area such as Iran.
Perhaps you should read 'Hitlers Willing Executioners" to get some understanding as to why perfectly normal, moral people can support the carrying out of this Final Solution by the Israelis.

Dear Rev. Rodriguez, I congratulate you on your courage to speak the absolute truth because the truth hurts and your article will hurt the sentiments, ideologies and destructive thinking of Islamic Fanatics. Somehow, they have brought it upon themselves that they have to " cleanse " and purify the earth by killing all non-believers and the rest of the world comprising of - Christians, Hindus, Jews and all other non-Muslim religions - are expected to lower their heads for these fanatics to behead them. That is wishful thinking and the rest of the world will rise to counter such terrorism. And as one blogger has rightly pointed out, any country with a sizeable Muslim population will convert or kill people of other religions and fight against each other ( Shia / Sunni ).

What would one expect from a Christian Reverend? One who preaches love, reconciliation, peace what ever may be good. But what are we seeing? Using the current unfortunate situation in the Middle East as an opportunity to spew hate. I wonder what's the difference between this supposed Rev. and the groups he seeks to chastice?

It gladdens me that some other Christian leaders have expressed opposed views to this hate monger by name Rev. Rodriguez

One should not compare the idealogy of Hitler to Islamic jehad.Hitler's idealogy came out of the land of Marx,but Islamic jehad is religious a movement, rooted since 637 AD or later.This movement cannot be rooted out since there are nearly 1.2 billion people, which includes Islamic fundamentalists.They hind behind family and children and willing to commit killing, worse than any one can witness even in the animal world.

Why is it that there are always lots of trouble where there are muslims? In India, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sudan, Sunnis vs. Shia in Iraq, Lebanon, etc. Just about everywhere where Islam is being practiced.

There are many false religions but Islam is becoming the most destructive.

Can they ever see what's wrong in their religion?

Hamas continue to fire rockets but muslims around the world can't see it. What do they expect from Israel? Hershey's kisses chocolates dropped from fighter planes?

The muslim world should stop funding Hamas and you can be sure there will be peace there. Very simple and yet they won't undertand that simple solution.

Israel is the one of the last vestiges of colonialism and it's run by ethnic-cleansing thugs who have been freely confiscating and settling Palestinian land for over 60 years. They are closest entity to modern day Nazis we have...

Your prescription that Judeofascism is the solution to Islamofascism is as misguided and useless as the prescriptions of religious leaders were during the rise of Nazism.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez,

The shrillness, and hate in the comments here are a testimony to your moral clarity and courage. Don't let the haters discourage you.

Again, thank you for your post.

If this is a man of religion, then religion be damned! Where did Newsweek find this guy anyways?

I'm not sure what he was smoking when he excreted this blather, but I think he meant to compare Israel with Nazi Germany and not Hamas.

Looks like he needs to catch on history when the Spanish did to his people in Latin America (I assume he is Latino), which is prety much what the Israelis are doing to Gaza, with the exception of breeding a mixed race.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez,

Thank you so much for your direct, clear-headed, and courageous post.

At least we can celebrate that even Christian talibans are allowed to post their opinion.

Rodriguez, I can see a Nazi mind in your analysis of the situation in Gaza. You are defending an occupying force. I don't think what Jesus would do, but that's what the Nazis did. You are supporting a Genocide. This is nothing less of a Nazi.

What the hell are you talking about demoninizing a religion that makes a whole lot more sense than yours does? 21st century Nazis? Your comments drip with racial and religious bias. And what does the word 'Islamist' mean? If I wanted to malign the followers of Christianity, would the appropriate term be 'Christianist'? You do nothing but promote hatred and nonsense. I am amazed that the post even allowed you to comment here when most people can see right through this. Is this how reverends think? Religion is supposed to make you humble and righteous. Instead, you promote destroying more of God's creation.

The Germans invaded their neighbors. We, and others (including this writer) fought to kick the invaders out. The Zionists invaded the Palestine area and we have assisted them in their efforts and have become their step-parents, and have made enemies of the Muslim world, and a good part of the rest of the world. God gave them that land, you say, because the Bible says so. Well, who wrote that part of the Bible? Being that the Jews wrote it, it would be very strange, indeed, if they said that God gave the land to someone else. By the same fiarytale logic, the American Indians would have a right "to the return of their land". Everyone has the right to feel sympathy for either side in this conflict, however, we should not blame the Bible for what will be noted in the future as one of the most grave mistakes in foreign relations in history. I have great sympathy for the Jewish people, however, we should view the situation as it is, not like some fulfullment of Biblical prophesy.

Samuel, eres un morón o un traidor. Creo que eres un morón.

I don't know where you come from, but maybe you need to go back there.

Hamas is a creation of the Zionazis:

"Hamas was also established under Israel's aegis and with its encouragement."

Reuven Pedatzur,16 August 2004.

You just made me very angry, 'hermano'.

How much are the Zionazis paying you?

Samuel, eres un morón o un traidor. Creo que eres un morón.

I don't know where you come from, but maybe you need to go back there.

Hamas is a creation of the Zionazis:

"Hamas was also established under Israel's aegis and with its encouragement."

Reuven Pedatzur,16 August 2004.

You just made me very angry, 'hermano'.

How much are the Zionazis paying you?

It is really disappointing to read such a biased posting from a notable figure like Samuel Rodriguez, who either deliberately or accidentally missed some key historical facts. The first occupier to the Middle East lands is Israel. They were the first to occupy the Palestinian homeland, constantly terrorizing the Palestinian people just as they are doing today and just as they did in Lebanon as well. Why the Israelis are not considered terrorists or murderers for Mr. Rodriguez? Who wants peace, Mr Rodriguez? Is it Israel? They never accepted the offer for peace that was initiated by Saudi Arabia - not once but twice. Israel never wants peace, because it is not to their advantage as the occupier. Why would they? Then you mention poverty when you said "let us simultaneously take the lead on the war on poverty. We can be both Pro Israel and Pro the Palestinian People." Who has no food nor shelter nor schools, Mr Rodriguez? Israeli people, or is the Gazan people who are suffering one of the worst humanitarian crisis by Red Cross own reports. As for your question "What do we do with evil? Negotiate compromise, surrender or confront?" You are a man of faith, but I am not but I know one thing: you should be spreading peace and not hate; you should be spreading truth and not fabricated or biased messages. Many less educated people will believe every word you say, and that is unfortunate but true. But at least, be wise and intellectual in your writing when you post an article about good and evil in a respected newspaper such as the Washington Post.