Hasan Abu Nimah wrote an article titled Why is it Open Season on Palestinians in US Presidential Race? for the Electronic Intifada recently. Nimah says "it seems that the Palestinians, or more precisely bashing and demonizing them, preoccupy a disproportionate amount of the candidates’ attention. Even more extraordinary is the fact that the Palestinians never sought to make Americans or the US their enemy nor did they do anything to harm the US."
In many of the Republican Primary Debates, it appears as though the candidates are fighting over who can say the most racist and hateful things towards the Palestinians. Here are a following of the things each candidate has said:
- Newt Gingrich said the Palestinians are an "invented people."
- Mitt Romney claims they are taught terrorism and to hate Jews in their schools.
- Rich Santorum said "All the people who live in the West Bank are Israelis. There are no Palestinians. This is Israeli land"
- Michele Bachman believes Palestine should die so Israel can live.
- Rick Perry attempted to have all persons aboard the Palestinian Freedom Flotilla's arrested for terrorism.
Ron Paul is the only candidate that hasn't said any racist and hateful comments towards Palestinians. Those are just examples of a few of the candidates comments. Look up some more and then decide, Which Republican Presidential Candidate hates the Palestinians more?
Moses J. Mohammed
