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Greek composer adds voice to anti-Semitic chorus
Jerusalem Post ^
| Nov. 11, 2003
| HERB KEINON
Posted on 11/11/2003 10:14:57 PM PST by yonif
Greek composer and cultural icon Mikis Theodorakis added his contribution to the anti-Semitic miasma rising in parts of the world by characterizing the Jews as the root of the world's evils.
Theodorakis, a towering figure in Greek music best known outside his native land for scoring the music for the film Zorba the Greek, took his shot at the Jews at a press conference to launch a new book.
"We, the Greeks, did not turn aggressive like them because we have more history," Theodorakis was quoted by Y-net as saying. "Today it is possible to say that this small nation is the root of evil. It is full of self-importance and evil stubbornness."
According to the Y-net report, the Greek education and cultural minister were in the audience at the time, but did not respond.
Theodorakis, responding to recent comments by a Greek statesman that the Greeks and Jews are similar because neither have friends, said, "The fact that we are very calm and did not turn aggressive like them is because we have more history. They only have Abraham and Jacob, who were shadows, while we have Pericles. Imagine what would happen in Greece if we were as aggressive as the Jews."
The composer added that the Greeks are not characterized by the fanaticism of the Jews.
Israel's Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling on Greek leaders and cultural figures to distance themselves from the remarks.
"The Israel public is utterly repulsed" by Theodorakis's "anti-Semitic comments," the statement said, and expressed regret that they were spoken by someone of his stature.
"We do not believe that the comments reflect the position of the Greek government, and therefore expect Greek leadership and cultural figures to denounce them," the statement read."
Labor Party head Shimon Peres, who returned Tuesday from a brief visit to Greece, said in response to Theodorakis comments that Israel's image in Europe is very bad. "There is anti-Semitism and a great deal of hatred to Israel," Peres said. "It is impossible to build a new Europe on old racist positions."
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posted on
11/11/2003 10:14:58 PM PST
by
yonif
To: SJackson; Yehuda; Nachum; Paved Paradise; Mr. Mojo; Thinkin' Gal; Bobby777; adam_az; Alouette; ...
"We, the Greeks, did not turn aggressive like them because we have more history," Theodorakis was quoted by Y-net as saying. "Today it is possible to say that this small nation is the root of evil. It is full of self-importance and evil stubbornness."
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posted on
11/11/2003 10:15:34 PM PST
by
yonif
("If I Forget Thee, O Jerusalem, Let My Right Hand Wither" - Psalms 137:5)
To: yonif
The true answer is jealousy. "How can a people under such constant attack dare to survive to this day? The gall!"
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posted on
11/11/2003 10:24:48 PM PST
by
drlevy88
To: drlevy88
The true answer is jealousy. Yep, same ole same ole.
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posted on
11/11/2003 10:26:45 PM PST
by
Mr. Mojo
To: yonif
This nut case is angry that Turkey and Israel have good relations.
That makes the Israelis baaaaad. In turn, he is inspired to write weird crap like this.
To: yonif
Greek composer and cultural icon Mikis Theodorakis added his contribution to the anti-Semitic miasma rising in parts of the world by characterizing the Jews as the root of the world's evils. Israeli Jews could cure cancer tomorrow and the theodorakises and malathirs of the world would still spew their genocidal mind vomit. Jews with beating hearts are the problem for these types.
Israel need to do a 180 and get hard. They only dig their (and our) graves deeper.
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posted on
11/12/2003 12:21:41 AM PST
by
tubavil
To: yonif
Maybe someone could enlighten me as to what great contributions the Greeks have been making to mankind the last few decades, while the Israelis have been offering tremendous advances in science, technology and medicine. Gee, next time I have a weird genetic disease, I don't think I'll be calling Athens General Hospital to see how their research has been going.
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posted on
11/12/2003 12:54:40 AM PST
by
mseltzer
(Can anyone give my cat a good home? Really)
To: yonif
The trash of Europe got their wish 60 years ago and now Europe is largely "Judenrein." Europe has been culturally and intellectually stagnant ever since they killed-off or chased away the hated Jews. Now the haters point to tiny Israel and say it is the cause of all their problems. I grew up hoping that the Nazi era was one of those strange, horrible flukes but now it seems many Europeans are embracing Nazi-like stupidity. I hope I am wrong and there are enough decent, thoughtful people to counter the stupidity. There just is no dealing with simpletons who think that "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" is a profound document.
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posted on
11/12/2003 12:59:26 AM PST
by
Wilhelm Tell
(Lurking since 1997!)
To: Wilhelm Tell
Norway's offshore oil industry technology is cutting edge!
Comment #10 Removed by Moderator
To: yonif
Imagine what would happen in Greece if we were as aggressive as the Jews Yeah, you might have spawned a culture like the Spartans or a genius at military conquest like Philip of Macedon or Alexander... oh, wait. I'm confused...
To: dennisw; Cachelot; Yehuda; Nix 2; veronica; Catspaw; knighthawk; Alouette; Optimist; weikel; ...
If you'd like to be on or off this middle east/political ping list, please FR mail me.
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posted on
11/12/2003 5:10:46 AM PST
by
SJackson
To: yonif
They only have Abraham and Jacob, who were shadows, while we have Pericles. He forgot to mention Judah Maccabee, who kicked Greek @$$.
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posted on
11/12/2003 6:21:55 AM PST
by
Alouette
(I have 9 kids)
To: yonif
It is so discouraging to see this pus of hatred oozing out of people who should know better. We should be past this garbage by now. I've got a lot of Jewish relatives, this makes me sick.
To: cookcounty
The hatered has always been there. The only difference now is that they now feel free to express it.
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posted on
11/12/2003 9:16:31 AM PST
by
Nachum
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To: Yehuda
SSHHHHH Yehuda. Soon we'll be hearing that Nambla is organized and financed by the JOOS.
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posted on
11/12/2003 2:02:46 PM PST
by
mseltzer
(Can anyone give my cat a good home? Really)
To: yonif
They only have Abraham and Jacob, who were shadows, while we have Pericles. Imagine what would happen in Greece if we were as aggressive as the Jews." Pericles was an imperialist of the first order. The Parthenon was built with the loot extracted from the subject peoples of the Athenian Empire.
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posted on
11/12/2003 2:09:26 PM PST
by
jalisco555
(Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain.)
To: Yehuda
"Maybe someone could enlighten me as to what great contributions the Greeks have been making to mankind the last few decades, " Nambla...
I did not realize Allen Ginsberg was Greek...
Anyway, there is no need for the Greek government to "denounce" since that composer fella was not a government official.
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posted on
11/12/2003 3:17:42 PM PST
by
Feldkurat_Katz
(if they are gay, why are they always complaining?)
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