This argument is ludicrous. If the Israeli left opposes BDS, it is even weaker and less relevant than I thought. BDS is making huge gains all over the world and is one significant way those of us in the West can work for Palestinans. I am surprised to see this on Juan Cole's website. How about a response from Omar Barghouti?
The Strong Egypt Party did not support the overthrow of Morsi. They participated in protests of Morsi's protection of the military and it's budget, but never supported his overthrow. They denounced the massacre at Rabi'a al Adawiya and oppose the current regime. Their opposition to Morsi's policies of protecting the military and the current coup regime were probably the most principled of any group in Egypt.
Woodie Guthrie was radical. Lady Gaga hardly. Her show was self-promotion, not radical opposition to anything except moral conservatism.
This argument is ludicrous. If the Israeli left opposes BDS, it is even weaker and less relevant than I thought. BDS is making huge gains all over the world and is one significant way those of us in the West can work for Palestinans. I am surprised to see this on Juan Cole's website. How about a response from Omar Barghouti?
Fabulous story, great musician with a heart and some courage. Rare thing in music and in the world....the Palestinians deserve this solidarity
The Strong Egypt Party did not support the overthrow of Morsi. They participated in protests of Morsi's protection of the military and it's budget, but never supported his overthrow. They denounced the massacre at Rabi'a al Adawiya and oppose the current regime. Their opposition to Morsi's policies of protecting the military and the current coup regime were probably the most principled of any group in Egypt.