RE : "The Simpsons" and Anti-Israeli Stereotypes . . .
Good morning, Cari. Hope that all is well in your Central Time Zone.
On the subject of STEREOTYPES (which, as you and I know all too well, are already rampant amongst discouragingly wide segments of the American public), . . . you might take a look at my comments found under the following link :
One page 8 of the link cited hereinafter, see my post at 6:08 A.M. Eastern Time on 28 September 2009.
Moral of Story :
The photographs posted here at ISRAEL INSIDER have many uses, . . . even on web sites where Israelis are targeted for abuse and intimidation by rabid Anti-Semites / Fascists / Neo-Nazis.
Cari, thank you for your kind and insightful remarks.
Please be assured that here at ISRAEL INSIDER, you are amongst friends.
Such "safe harbours" matter to me personally. The reasons are myriad.
EXAMPLE :
In the United States, my current residence is in Marietta, COBB COUNTY, Georgia : The same site at which Leo Frank -- a Jewish businessman -- was lynched by an Anti-Semitic mob in 1915.
During that era, it was common for a photographer to be called upon, in advance, to perpetuate the image of the lynch mob, posed by its handiwork.
Hence, postcards -- printed from original photographs of this grisly "event" -- are still sold from beneath the counter (usually, though NOT always beneath) at antique shops and memorabilia dealers in Marietta, COBB COUNTY, Georgia.
Such is the nature of this place, . . . where economic growth and 21st Century prosperity are counter-balanced by moral density.
It is a place about which I could tell you more than you would ever wish to know.
But suffice to say : For me, ISRAEL INSIDER is akin to vitamins for the human spirit.
By the way, Cari, some of my favourite Statesiders are natives of your state of ILLINOIS. My oldest mentor and dearest friend, Wilfrid C. Bailey, Ph.D., FRS, was born in Cairo, IL. He earned his doctorate at the University of Chicago under the direction of William Lloyd Warner. I had the honour of being one of the last graduate students to study cultural anthropology and applied anthropology under Dr. Bailey’s direction before he retired from teaching.
I remember Glenview, IL for the publishing house which was once situate there. Am not sure if it still remains in the same location.
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"Borat" to host Bart as Simpsons plan Israel trip
Good morning, Cari. Hope that all is well in your Central Time Zone.
On the subject of STEREOTYPES (which, as you and I know all too well, are already rampant amongst discouragingly wide segments of the American public), . . . you might take a look at my comments found under the following link :
http://israelinsider.ning.com/profiles/blogs/borat-to-host-bart-as-simpsons
My concern is simply this :
Do stereotypes about modern Israel seem to be meandering their way into the mainstream of the North American perspective . . . ? ? ?
Needless to say, modern Israel shall survive Bart Simpson !
But the STEREOTYPES worry me.
Inasmuch as you and I both reside in the United States, I was wondering :
What do YOU think . . . ? ? ?
Best,
~ Campbell
For some reason, the link didn't display properly in my adjacent post.
Moral of Story :
The photographs posted here at ISRAEL INSIDER have many uses, . . . even on web sites where Israelis are targeted for abuse and intimidation by rabid Anti-Semites / Fascists / Neo-Nazis.
http://www.alien-earth.org/forum/message.php?page=8&message=45915&mpage=1&showdate=9/28/09
Best regards,
~ Campbell Randt
campbellrandt@earthlink.net
Please be assured that here at ISRAEL INSIDER, you are amongst friends.
Such "safe harbours" matter to me personally. The reasons are myriad.
EXAMPLE :
In the United States, my current residence is in Marietta, COBB COUNTY, Georgia : The same site at which Leo Frank -- a Jewish businessman -- was lynched by an Anti-Semitic mob in 1915.
During that era, it was common for a photographer to be called upon, in advance, to perpetuate the image of the lynch mob, posed by its handiwork.
Hence, postcards -- printed from original photographs of this grisly "event" -- are still sold from beneath the counter (usually, though NOT always beneath) at antique shops and memorabilia dealers in Marietta, COBB COUNTY, Georgia.
Such is the nature of this place, . . . where economic growth and 21st Century prosperity are counter-balanced by moral density.
It is a place about which I could tell you more than you would ever wish to know.
But suffice to say : For me, ISRAEL INSIDER is akin to vitamins for the human spirit.
Pamwe chete ! / Together only !
~ Campbell Randt
I remember Glenview, IL for the publishing house which was once situate there. Am not sure if it still remains in the same location.
~ Campbell Randt
ISRAEL INSIDER is the best of the best !
Enjoy it as a safe harbour in a world of concrete and stainless steel.
~ Campbell Randt