Gilad Atzmon on Ken O'Keefe's Middle East - TPV pt.1
Dec-03-2013If you aren't familiar with these two you should be.
Gilad Atzmon and Ken O'Keefe on "The People's Voice"
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(LONDON) - Two of the world's most outspoken critics of the Zionist government of Israel, Gilad Atzmon and Ken O'Keefe, scrutinize the role of language in political discussion and Palestine solidarity discourse in particular.
In this segment they examine Zionism, Israel, Jewish tribalism and the usage of the 'J word'.
If you aren't familiar with these two you should be. There are only a handful of people in this world who command the attention of Ken and Gilad when it comes to disassembling the false logic behind racist ideology.
There are few topics that set off an offensive reaction like Israel and Palestine. But this bitter political problem is best taken straight on and it requires brave intellectuals like these two.
Talent and Human Values
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- Gilad was born and raised in Israel, his book The Wandering Who? exposes the problems associated with Jewish identity politics. His inside-out critique of Israel involves great understanding. His book and other writings provide indisputable facts about Israel's record on human rights that rile Israel's staunchest advocates.
- Considered one of London's top jazz musicians, Gilad has played with giants like Paul McCartney and Sinead O'Connor. He was a member of Ian Durry and the Blockheads famous for the late 70's hit, "Sex and Drugs and Rock-n-Roll". Gilad currently plays and records with The Orient Ensemble, and writes for Salem-News.com.
Courage and Relentless Advocacy
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- Ken O'Keefe has spent the last several years as a high profile activist for the people of Gaza, who live isolated from the world, surrounded by Israeli walls, a sea blockade by the Israeli navy, and hostile Egyptians who have closed the tunnels that previously allowed essential goods into Gaza.
- Ken's background for human rights is varied and serious. He has brought attention to persecution all over the world, Ken, a former U.S. Marine, was aboard the cruise ship Mavi Marmara that was attacked in open ocean waters by the Israeli military, which killed nine unarmed people and left scores wounded and bleeding. Ken also writes for Salem-News.com.
