Goodbye Daily KOS

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Wednesday May 09, 2007 · 12:41 PM PDT

2007/05/09 · 12:41

I have been a member here on dkos for several months. I have read many diaries, and even wrote a few. Today I have decided to leave dkos.
This final diary details why.

In short:

After reading many articles here, I have come to the conclusion that this site has such a wide range of extremist views, that I no longer feel I have a room here - as the moderate I view myself.

RosenbergEyal

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Friday April 20, 2007 · 7:39 AM PDT

2007/04/20 · 07:39

A few months of not commenting of I/P conflict has got me wishing to tell some truth, against all the Israel Hate spewing out of one too many diaries around here. I was especially upset two days ago to read a series of "Israel is apartheid and Evil!!!" diaries, (even more so as it was Holocaust Memorial Day here) so I decided to write about it. Today I erased what I had written, and brought out Dror-Ben-Yemini's well researched article. He is A columnist for Maariv.

In this Diary I bring a report on Israeli Arabs, how there is no apartheid against them, and how their "oppression" complex makes for a self-fulfilling prophecy.

My thanks to Dror-Ben-Yemini (Maariv) for his article and publishing it.
Original Article - English Link
Original Article - Hebrew Link
For the sake of attention span, I bring here a shorter version. You are free to look at the full article via link.

RosenbergEyal

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Monday January 29, 2007 · 12:21 PM PST

2007/01/29 · 12:21

Exactly 12 hours ago, three of my countrymen were killed by a suicide bomber in Eilat.
The bomber's family have expressed their happiness at his death, and wish for others to follow him.

It is Hate - pure, raw, unmitigated by logic, pullout, agreement or deterrance. Taught from birth, fueled by poverty, driven home by perceptions of victimhood.

Nevertheless, slowly, surly, this Hate is winning.
Here is why.

RosenbergEyal

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Monday January 22, 2007 · 11:48 AM PST

2007/01/22 · 11:48

Hi All
After a month-long absence I'm happy to write from my refurbished (rented) new apartment here in Israel. The landowner was happy to give the money if we did the work :-)

My roommate and I made an effort to make it as green as possible. This was a very different task compared to the typical US homes.... as most Israelis live in reinforced concrete homes, and this one is no exception.

In this Diary I outline a bit of what we did, and welcome tips on how to do better.
Have a nice week!
Eyal

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Monday December 25, 2006 · 9:48 AM PST

2006/12/25 · 09:48

Hi
We are all used to (and frankly - many apathized by) sad tales of misery and loss from Israel/Palestine.
Here for once I am happy to bring three happy pieces of news:

Olmert talks off his Israeli right wing opponents calling him to end the Gaza truce, saying they have no diplomatic plan.

Israel's PM & Defense Minister order 59 West Bank Roadblocks removed

New poll finds 58% of Israelis and 81% of Palestinians are ready for Two State final status negotiations&peace deal

Details inside, all gift wrapped (Even though I opened mine on Hannukah last week)
Happy New Year!
Eyal

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Sunday December 17, 2006 · 10:15 AM PST

2006/12/17 · 10:15

An investigative report by Maa'riv (Israel's second largest daily) in this Friday's weekend newspaper by Ben Kaspit (A well connected Israeli Journalist) claims that James Bake's law office made millions of dollars via a deal it made with the Saddam's Iraqi government while sanctions were in effect.
The main witness and supplier of documented proof is Israeli businessman Nir Gouaz, who was asked by Baker's office to mediate in the deal, and did so.
Nir came out with the story to Maa'riv after the ISG report - which he thought couldn't be honest (either way) due to James Baker's Iraq profits.
Due do the Jewish Sabbath and Hanuka, everything here in Israel is in slow-motion, so the story has not gotten out across the Web yet.
Diary includes complete story.

RosenbergEyal

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Wednesday November 29, 2006 · 4:18 PM PST

2006/11/29 · 16:18

In my Previous Diary I talked about dispelling a myth, and brought out an "exciting" story of a nighttime arrest in Jenin gone bad.

Today I'll talk about the day to day of manning a roadblock/checkpoint, a bit more details about how the occupation is run and what it has done to our mentality.

I hope you will consider this a good read, and I also hope that it brings you a better understanding of our conflict.

Eyal

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Saturday November 25, 2006 · 5:39 AM PST

2006/11/25 · 05:39

Hello.
I am a newcomer to DailyKOS. I write here as I once considered myself liberal, and still have a few of those streaks left in me.
I am an Israeli, and served in the IDF from late 1999 until 2005 . I am still a reservist and "get around", so to speak.
I write here because I want others to know what I have experienced, and to tell about the day to day of the conflict.
I hope you will enjoy your read.
Eyal

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