Why is Merkel being awarded the Theodor Herzl Award?

Jimbuna · 10-30-19, 08:02 AM

If the article is true and accurate then I wouldn't have any idea why.

MaDef · 10-30-19, 10:09 AM

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In presenting the award to the Chancellor, WJC President Lauder underscored the progress made in post-war Germany to rebuild itself and eradicate its dark past. “You, Chancellor Merkel, are the icon of this incredible success. You are the symbol of all that is good in post-war Germany,” WJC President Lauder said. “You are the guardian of democracy, the guardian of civilization and the guardian of Europe… you have always supported the Jewish community in this country. You have always stood by Israel … you are a German leader who has become a one-person dam. A dam against instability. A dam against irrationality. A dam against extremism. A dam against hate. A dam against racism. A dam against antisemitism.”

self explanatory to those who can read. If you want/need a more detailed explanation, you'll need to address your questions to the World Jewish Congress, since they decide who gets the award and why.

Skybird · 10-30-19, 04:01 PM

You picked just the one rosin of your taste from it, and ignored all the others.

The WJC is not beyond heavy criticsm, btw. Ironically from Jews. I would not say I have the impression they are representative for global Judaism and global Jewish communities. And I am not the first one to think that.

STEED · 10-30-19, 06:43 PM

So she was not voted sexy bitch of the year.

em2nought · 10-30-19, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

So she was not voted sexy bitch of the year.

Oh no, I missed the word "sexy" when I cast my vote.

mapuc · 10-31-19, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

So she was not voted sexy bitch of the year.

(An off topic comment)
In my little homemade studies of voters and what types there are

One of them is what I call the platonische voter.

Those voters are more dedicated to the person them self, than the title he or she have as politicians.

There are some middle age German who think Merkel is a sexy woman
(I'm 99 % sure)

Markus

(End of an off topic comment)

MaDef · 10-30-19, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

You picked just the one rosin of your taste from it, and ignored all the others.

No cherry picking involved, you asked why she received the award, I just pointed out where the Chancellor of the World Jewish Congress stated why. Unless you are a member of the WJC your approval or disapproval is moot. It's their award, they can give it to whomever they wish.

Skybird · 10-30-19, 07:53 PM

Rhetorical questions sometimes are hard to perceive. Fact is that Germany's populistic pro-Palestine policy, its split-tongued approach on Israel, and Merkel's import of Muslim migrants in masses do not really qualify her for a prize with that name. The viooence agaiunst Jews in germany is so much effecitvely unreacted to in Germany that it is no exagerraiton anymore to say that it has become en vogue again to bash, poffen and attack Jews in Germany again. I'm sorry to say. An no, it is not only rightwingers. Attacks on Jews and offending Jews in the street is driven by Muslims for the most. Muslims and Nazis are natural allies in dispising Jews. The aliiance is very old.

America has a lot of empty routine in mourning school shooting victims. Germans have a lot of empty routine in expressing how sad they are about the latest antisemitic hate crime. Some people go out for picnic. Others go out for a sit-in at a synagogue with candles. The difference is that at a picnic the talking is not so endlessly repetitive.

Merkels political acts have done their significant share to make these things prospering again. But the whole potlical c aste is guilty there, and the German "intellectuals" as well.

MaDef · 10-31-19, 12:17 AM

the fact your question was rhetorical in no way invalidates the answer I provided.

Skybird · 10-31-19, 02:34 AM

a jewish world organization giving an award for zionist behaviour to a person running underhanded anti-zionist policies and allying with enemies to zionism, renders the reasoning behind awarding this prize as questionable. to criticise this by rhetorically asking for these reasons, reveals your clever hair-splitting as having missed the point completely.

10-30-19, 08:02 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	If the article is true and accurate then I wouldn't have any idea why. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

10-30-19, 04:01 PM	#3
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	You picked just the one rosin of your taste from it, and ignored all the others. The WJC is not beyond heavy criticsm, btw. Ironically from Jews. I would not say I have the impression they are representative for global Judaism and global Jewish communities. And I am not the first one to think that. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-30-19, 06:43 PM	#4
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	So she was not voted sexy bitch of the year. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-30-19, 07:53 PM	#8
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Rhetorical questions sometimes are hard to perceive. Fact is that Germany's populistic pro-Palestine policy, its split-tongued approach on Israel, and Merkel's import of Muslim migrants in masses do not really qualify her for a prize with that name. The viooence agaiunst Jews in germany is so much effecitvely unreacted to in Germany that it is no exagerraiton anymore to say that it has become en vogue again to bash, poffen and attack Jews in Germany again. I'm sorry to say. An no, it is not only rightwingers. Attacks on Jews and offending Jews in the street is driven by Muslims for the most. Muslims and Nazis are natural allies in dispising Jews. The aliiance is very old. America has a lot of empty routine in mourning school shooting victims. Germans have a lot of empty routine in expressing how sad they are about the latest antisemitic hate crime. Some people go out for picnic. Others go out for a sit-in at a synagogue with candles. The difference is that at a picnic the talking is not so endlessly repetitive. Merkels political acts have done their significant share to make these things prospering again. But the whole potlical c aste is guilty there, and the German "intellectuals" as well. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 10-30-19 at 08:03 PM.

10-31-19, 02:34 AM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,604 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	a jewish world organization giving an award for zionist behaviour to a person running underhanded anti-zionist policies and allying with enemies to zionism, renders the reasoning behind awarding this prize as questionable. to criticise this by rhetorically asking for these reasons, reveals your clever hair-splitting as having missed the point completely. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

10-31-19, 12:17 AM	#9
MaDef Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,194 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	the fact your question was rhetorical in no way invalidates the answer I provided.