UN exec publishes anti-Semitic cartoon then denies

[ed1066]

...then apologizes, then apologizes again (blaming Google for the cartoon!). This is from lifelong bigot and UN "expert" Richard Falk, a 9/11 "truther" and holocaust denier, who works for the UN Human Rights Council. He is admired by many leftists in the US, and shares their thinking on matters of Israel/Palestine relations, history and support of anti-Semitic terror states around the world...

www.theblaze.com/stories/un-palestinian-expert-cartoon-insults-israel/

Richard Falk is a g9/11 Trutherh who has worked for the UN for quite a while, holding positions of great importance. He is currently serving in the third year of a six-year term as the United Nations Special Rapporteur gon the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.h

The offensive cartoon posted below was published in late June on Mr. Falkfs blog:

Obviously this editorial cartoon is a slam to Israel (note the Star of David on the Kipa of the blood-thirsty dog, peeing on the sword-toting Statue of Justice).

When the cartoon drew the attention and ire of Geneva-based UN Watch, it was deleted from Falkfs blog and its publication was initially denied by Mr. Falk.

Realizing that he was caught, Falk issued this (sort-of) apology:

ccTo be clear, I oppose any denigration of a people based on ethnicity, race, religion, stage of development, and believe in the human dignity of all people in their individual and collective identity. Beyond this, if we are to have a sustainable human future we must also make peace with nature, and treat animals with as much respect as possible. This is both a sacred imperative of my idea of a spiritual life, but also an integral aspect of species survival on an increasingly crowded, overheated, and endangered planet.

Returning to the cartoon, I regret my carelessness, and apologize for any unintended hurt and outrage caused thereby.

The issue is obviously not going away and Richard Falk must know that as he has posted a second apology on his blog, trying to explain away the posting of the anti-semitic cartoon, this time using a curious excuse:

Because this unintentional posting of an anti-semitic cartoon has attracted such attention to my blog, and elicited a stream of venomous comments, I want to explain my mistake one last time. I do this without trying to excuse the carelessness involved, although I would point out that I removed the cartoon as soon as I became aware of its real content.

Even now I needed a magnifying glass to identify the anti-semitic character of the dog. My vision (at 80) is pretty good, but not good enough. It looked like a helmet to me, and the main visible symbol on the dog was the USA midriff covering. I found the cartoon through a Google image search on the page devoted to the International Criminal Court. Almost all the images there were about the Court or justice, and I assumed that this blindfolded goddess of justice was being led around by the USA. I am quite sure this cartoon would never have been allowed on the Google page if its true content had been realized, and it should be removed. Without a special effort, which admittedly I did not make, this true content is easy to overlook, and even when the initial objection to the cartoon was brought to my attention, and I looked at it, I did not appreciate the objectionable character of what was intended to be communicated.

I get it, this is all Google's fault. Right.

Since 2004, Richard Falk has been a regular player in the g9/11 Trutherh movement, writing the preface for David Ray Griffinfs book, gThe New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About The Bush Administration And 9/11 and also penning a chapter in another Griffin book: gAmerican Empire, Intellectuals Speak Out.h In October of 2010, Falk appeared on a gTrutherh radio show, praising Ahmadinejad and endorsing the 9/11 conspiracy theories.

[txbo]

This is terrible the Jews have been vilified by this cartoon and should take the same action as the Muslims did in Denmark. This cartoon also vilifies the USA and the justice system a joint operation should be undertaken to take this sucker out. The Health Department should look into actions of the canine, I am sure there is an ordinance against pissing on blind justice.

[ed1066]

This is terrible the Jews have been vilified by this cartoon and should take the same action as the Muslims did in Denmark

Well, let's see if they do. It will tell a lot about the character of the two peoples, don't you agree?

And kudos to you for mentioning the murders perpetrated by rioting Muslims after the publication of the cartoons. Most liberals, if they are even aware of that incident, will not discuss it...

[txbo]

Jul 7, 2011 11:52:12 GMT -5 @ed1066 said:

This is terrible the Jews have been vilified by this cartoon and should take the same action as the Muslims did in Denmark

Well, let's see if they do. It will tell a lot about the character of the two peoples, don't you agree?

And kudos to you for mentioning the murders perpetrated by rioting Muslims after the publication of the cartoons. Most liberals, if they are even aware of that incident, will not discuss it...

I have a very strong dislike for religious zealots of every variety.

[djAdvocate]

ah yes. the tired old yarn of equating antisemitism to antizionism. roll tape.......

[swamp]

I have to admit that I really had to look close to figure out how the cartoon ties to Judiasm. I found it, but it wasn't really evident at first.
However, he's an idiot for posting it.

I note he's 80. One of the signs of dementia is bad judgment. Maybe he's losing it. Or maybe he's just a bigot.

[djAdvocate]

Jul 7, 2011 12:31:45 GMT -5 swamp said:

I have to admit that I really had to look close to figure out how the cartoon ties to Judiasm. I found it, but it wasn't really evident at first.
However, he's an idiot for posting it.

I note he's 80. One of the signs of dementia is bad judgment. Maybe he's losing it. Or maybe he's just a bigot.

it is also possible that he intended to abuse "only" the US. that is how i read it, anyway.

[ed1066]

Jul 7, 2011 12:35:08 GMT -5 djAdvocate said:

Jul 7, 2011 12:31:45 GMT -5 swamp said:

I have to admit that I really had to look close to figure out how the cartoon ties to Judiasm. I found it, but it wasn't really evident at first.
However, he's an idiot for posting it.

I note he's 80. One of the signs of dementia is bad judgment. Maybe he's losing it. Or maybe he's just a bigot.

it is also possible that he intended to abuse "only" the US. that is how i read it, anyway.

Yes, it's possible, the man's documented lifelong anti-Semitism and holocaust denial notwithstanding...

You crack me up, mac...

[djAdvocate]

Jul 7, 2011 12:44:14 GMT -5 @ed1066 said:

Jul 7, 2011 12:35:08 GMT -5 djAdvocate said:

it is also possible that he intended to abuse "only" the US. that is how i read it, anyway.

Yes, it's possible, the man's documented lifelong anti-Semitism and holocaust denial notwithstanding...

You crack me up, mac...

the artist is not the publisher, ed. i am judging the art, not the messenger.

you, of course, are free to do either. ;]

[floridayankee]

Wow...a political cartoon that stirs the emotions. I'd say mission accomplished. IOW, who cares? It's a cartoon fer-cryin-out-loud.

Slow news day Ed?