Who the hell is Helen Thomas?

dwccrew;382472 wrote:She has her right to express her feelings even if she says something as idiotic as this. While I may not agree with a lot of Israel's policy, I don't think it is practical for them to return to Germany or Poland because they have been in Israel for generations.

Although it is highly improbable, a peaceful solution must be forged by the Palestineans and Israelites.

Helen and others on here have the idea that Germany and Poland are the leading source of Israel immigrants. Not true. Most of those Jews were killed. They are down the list of immigrants, especially Germany. USSR was the largest source and many of the arab nations were major providers.
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Immigration/immigration_by_country.html

isadore;382726 wrote:Helen and others on here have the idea that Germany and Poland are the leading source of Israel immigrants. Not true. Most of those Jews were killed. They are down the list of immigrants, especially Germany. USSR was the largest source and many of the arab nations were major providers.
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Immigration/immigration_by_country.html

Interesting find. I see that Germany is way down on the list, but Poland is #4. USSR is way out in front with most Jewish immigrants coming from there.

dwccrew;382855 wrote:Interesting find. I see that Germany is way down on the list, but Poland is #4. USSR is way out in front with most Jewish immigrants coming from there.

Many of those from the USSR came when the Soviets opened up their policy of immigration in the late 70s and 80s, partly in response to the Jackson–Vanik amendment. The Russians are still ticked about the amendment btw.

Footwedge;382059 wrote:This lady is nuts. But I respect her rights to say nutty things....just like Rush Limbaugh says nutty things.

Everyone do a shot.

Footwedge;382059 wrote:This lady is nuts. But I respect her rights to say nutty things....just like Rush Limbaugh says nutty things.

She absolutely has that right -- so long as she understands that words have meanings and actions have consequences.

Just because you CAN say it, doesn't mean you should...and certainly doesn't mean you should get a pass. Obviously, this cost her, as it should have.

Writerbuckeye;383172 wrote:She absolutely has that right -- so long as she understands that words have meanings and actions have consequences.

Just because you CAN say it, doesn't mean you should...and certainly doesn't mean you should get a pass. Obviously, this cost her, as it should have.

Thank God.

I'll actually kinda miss her. She was about the only reason ever to watch a WH press briefing...she never failed to entertain!

fish82;382970 wrote:Everyone do a shot.

Like Jay would say...."yeah like I'm way out of line here".

You righties can't really think that the same guys you mention, Rush or whatever other numbskull conservative personalities you like, would call out one of their own over something like this either. I mean seriously. Everytime some leftwing nut says something crazy the same response: "Howacome the liberal media isn't all over her for saying this. You know if it was a conservative saying this BS the liberal media would be up in arms."

Why didn't Hannity bash Rush when he was busted for drugs while calling for stricter penalties for druggies???? Why didn't Hannity call out O'Reilly when he was accused of sexual harrassment???

Is it really that hard to understand or really that shocking?????

Strapping Young Lad;383833 wrote:You righties can't really think that the same guys you mention, Rush or whatever other numbskull conservative personalities you like, would call out one of their own over something like this either. I mean seriously. Everytime some leftwing nut says something crazy the same response: "Howacome the liberal media isn't all over her for saying this. You know if it was a conservative saying this BS the liberal media would be up in arms."

Why didn't Hannity bash Rush when he was busted for drugs while calling for stricter penalties for druggies???? Why didn't Hannity call out O'Reilly when he was accused of sexual harrassment???

Is it really that hard to understand or really that shocking?????

When will you lefties understand the difference? Helen Thomas was a member of the White House Press Corps. In that she had DIRECT access to the POTUS as a member of the so-called mainstream media...you know, the 4th Estate...the folks tasked with informing the American public of national and world events in a supposed "objective" manner.

Hannity and Limbaugh are radio political commentators/entertainers who are NOT journalists, who are NOT members of the WH Press Corps, and who fully admit their right-wing political leanings.

HUGE difference.

Not hard to understand even for blind socialists who think the liberal press is too conservative.

Strapping Young Lad;383833 wrote:You righties can't really think that the same guys you mention, Rush or whatever other numbskull conservative personalities you like, would call out one of their own over something like this either. I mean seriously. Everytime some leftwing nut says something crazy the same response: "Howacome the liberal media isn't all over her for saying this. You know if it was a conservative saying this BS the liberal media would be up in arms."

Why didn't Hannity bash Rush when he was busted for drugs while calling for stricter penalties for druggies???? Why didn't Hannity call out O'Reilly when he was accused of sexual harrassment???

Is it really that hard to understand or really that shocking?????

Analogy fail of the week.

fish82;383941 wrote:Analogy fail of the week.

QFT.

Really strapping lad, that was the best you could come up with? Comparing a WH Press Corps member with a couple talk show hosts who are not part of the news media and fully admit their right wing slants?

You should try again and come back later.

Everyone should go back to where they came from....I'll meet you all in Africa, but it's going to be really crowded.

ManO'War;384151 wrote:Everyone should go back to where they came from....I'll meet you all in Africa, but it's going to be really crowded.

And hot. You bring the beer!

ManO'War;384151 wrote:Everyone should go back to where they came from....I'll meet you all in Africa, but it's going to be really crowded.

fish82;384164 wrote:And hot. You bring the beer!

hmm...

There's still alot of tribes where women rule the roost as Queens, so to speak.

I'm IN!

If you guys are going to Africa, you better take condoms too. STD's like a mother down there!