Dagenmagazinet, paper edition, on Thursday October 29th (Unauthorized translation): Somebody has to do something about NTNU i Trondheim so they do not make themselves into fools over a proposal of academic boycott of Israel. Parliamentarian Hans Olav Syversen (Christian Democrats…
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Haaretz on NTNU’s boycott proposal
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It must be confusing for Israelis to see that a small, nordic democracy can be so resentful of them. If it is any comfort, a lot of Norwegians are equally confused. How can it be right for little Norway to…
The shaky legality of NTNU’s case: Why is Israel on trial?
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Sidney Lumet’s 1956 classic 12 angry men, starring Henry Fonda, is said to be the greatest legal drama of all time. More interestingly, the plot and moral of the movie is directly applicable to NTNU’s meeting on November 12th. It…
NTNU: “Ashamed of being Norwegian…”
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Decent Norwegians find the “boycott Israel” movement baffling. Constructive criticism? Sure. Help and assist? Certainly, to the extent that we can. Sympathize with both sides? Of course. But to boycott, of all countries, precisely Israel? To many, it just does…
France: JUIF.org on NTNU
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French jews are strangers neither to racist hatred nor the legitimate criticism with which it so effortlessly blends. JUIF.org, which has a wide readership, is now the third French-speaking website to pick up on how certain elements at NTNU are…
NIJ mystery quiz: Guy Fawkes observed at NTNU
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On November 12th the board of NTNU convene in order to discuss whether or not to boycott – of all nations on earth – the predominantly jewish state of Israel. This leads us to Guy Fawkes. Guy Fawkes attempted to…
VG: Yoav Shamir questions anti-Semitism
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Many Norwegians will have it that although anti-Semitism does exist, the charge of anti-Semitism has been discredited through indiscriminate use. People voicing legitimate criticism of Israel have too often been brought to silence with unfounded accusations of anti-Semitism, they say.…
SWC Urges Norway PM to Condemn Israel Boycott Call
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From the Simon Wiesenthal Centre on NTNU’s campaign – first a skewed seminar series and then a discussion on boycott – against Israel, the only democracy and the only jewish state in the Middle East. Paris, 26 October 2009 This…
Is NTNU’s boycott proposal in accordance with the law?
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Norway has some sharp legal minds. Every now and then, as long as it comes to Israel, they are willing to do a bit of pro-Bono work. So we have a group of Norwegian lawyers filing complaint against Israel for…
French on NTNU: “Cher Recteur…”
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A vocal minority of Norwegians left-wingers obsess about Israel nonstop and they have been doing so for years. While these people close their eyes to the transgressions of Israel’s muslim neighbors, they have the audacity to become outraged when challenged…
Letter to VG: Will NTNU boycott Israel?
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On November 12th NTNU, one of Norway’s most prestigious universities, decides whether or not to go to an academic boycott of Israel. Many Norwegians find this confusing. Why Israel? The two salient features of this country, the ones which distinguish…
British professor writes to NTNU
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On November 12th NTNU decides upon whether or not to boycott Israel, a country which scores higher on democracy than any of her neighboring states. A British professor has recently added his voice to NTNU rektor Torbjørn Digernes’ blog, bringing the…
Portugal on NTNU: Anti-semitismo nórdico
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Norway used to be near invisible. If people knew of us it would be for something nice, like the christmas tree we deliver to the city of London each year in recognition of England’s aid to Norway during the war.…
Oslo accord archives still missing
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Whatever happened to the archives from the Oslo accords? They vanished in 2006 and have not been seen since. Or have they? Let us know if there is anything new on this case. Unauthorized translation from Dagbladet on January 27th…
HRW under criticism from founder
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The Jerusalem Post reports that HRW founder Robert L.Bernstein criticizes HRW for “helping those who wish to turn Israel into a pariah state.” Norwegian daily DagenMagazinet follows up on it. Other Norwegian newspapers, so eager to comment when HRW condemns…
Zionist Gang torments Belgium, Norway, entire world
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The cartoon above is from Belgium, read Philosemitism (bilingual blog) for the details. This Belgian cartoonist might well find a market for his art up here in Scandinavia. The post below is from Norwegian Document.no. Check out the Zionist flag…
Norwegian citizen accused of financing terrorism
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Screen-shot above from NRK (State Broadcasting). A Norwegian citizen has, according to the Norwegian police, raised NOK 200 000 for the Somali islamist group Al-Shabaab. The 40 year old man has also cultivated contacts in Sweden and in Great Britain.…
Brusells worse than Oslo
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Oslo was pretty bad in January. We saw and heard a different Norway. When is the next time it will come boiling to the surface? In Brusells it is even worse. Here is a film clip from Philosemitism: Whoever you…
Gov botches vital US relationship
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Is it be possible for Norway to have a “strained” relationship with the US? It seems unlikely. Norway is one of the richest countries on earth. We are tucked into a distant fold of Europe and the world’s safest corner…
Roar Flåthen (LO) and the TULIP Solidarity Fund
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Roar Flåthen is the powerful leader of LO (Norwegian TUC). While the organization is devoted to the fight against racism, it sees no problem in simultaneously singling out Israel for criticism. Of all the countries on the globe, Israel alone…