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Dershowitz slams Tutu, Swiss and Norway

Apr 20, 2009, 20:31 GMT

Geneva - US attorney Alan Dershowitz said Monday on the sidelines of the Durban Review Conference on racism in Geneva that Switzerland's president was supportive of 'hate mongering' and that the anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu was a 'racist and bigot.'

He said he would urge the administration of US President Barack Obama to cease using Switzerland's services as its representative in Iran.

The US and Tehran have not had diplomatic relations since the Islamic revolution in Iran and the subsequent hostage taking at the embassy there.

Swiss President Hans Rudolph Mertz met Sunday with the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, who later in a speech before the conference was derisive of Israel.

'Tutu is a bigot and a racist,' said Derschowitz about the Nobel Peace Prize winning South African archbishop. He is 'blind, deaf and dumb when it comes to issues of Israel.'

Tutu has voiced support for the Palestinians and headed a fact finding mission to the Gaza Strip for the UN's human rights bodies.

The lawyer, who has defended OJ Simpson and written books backing Israeli military policy in the Palestinian territories, said that Norway was 'one of the biggest offenders against Israel.'

Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store followed Ahmedenjad at the conference and condemned the Iranian leader's speech but stayed on at the event.

European Union delegates walked out of the plenary in middle of the Iranian leader's speech.

Dershowitz called the Durban review a 'conference of hate.'

Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel said the Iranian president should 'be arrested and charged with incitement for genocide, which is a crime against humanity.'

Ahmedinejad's 'place is not in the UN, his place is in an international court,' said Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor.



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Sam TurnerApr 21st, 2009 - 07:03:38

D is not liked in US because of OJ, and Tutu is famous because of Aparteid . People might listen to who D dislikes . D's track record (job) is to defend the rich and powerful. Did the public's dislike of that involve racism? Tulu's job is to defend those out of power. Was it racism? The conference on Racism is bringing out an unpopular truth: Nationalism's role and History to Racism. Religion's role in racism. America had Manifest Destiny. Iran's theocracy has their goals. All those quoted likes Europe's Nobel recognition but do not like it when it gives an audience/hosts people they don't like. We are not dealing with enlightened people here

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NirApr 21st, 2009 - 08:56:20

When EU, US will grow up and understand continuous massacre and deprivation of people of palistine from their rights will just stock hatred for future to come, and will not go by ignoring it. We have to be reminded that 9-11 happend just few days after durbanI, when all masses in Arab world were enraged by the US walk out for stupid argument that does not stand truth and Justice. Time to face it people in Arab world are not dupes. and evry action and deed is counted .

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jbApr 21st, 2009 - 09:48:05

Who is Dershowitz? Why does this guy with Jewish name believe he is somewhat special?

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npApr 21st, 2009 - 11:17:05


One wonders whether this was the last such conference. What about one more in Tutu-country?

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JohnApr 21st, 2009 - 13:50:08

Israel murders innocent women, men, and children in Gaza and Lebanon - that is the worst form of racism. We do NOT hear Dershowitz mentioning the crimes committed by Israel. Deshowitz is a Zionist who is a TRAITOR to the US. His defense of the murderer OJ is indicative of the lack of character by Dershowitz.

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New representativ for the US in IranApr 21st, 2009 - 15:11:29

...and if they dare talking to the iranians they will urge the US to get another one....

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danelApr 21st, 2009 - 16:32:59

Anybody who's outspokien about the attrocities commited by israel against the Palistinians are considered bigot and anti-semite. Ahmadenejad is outspoken and defending the Palistinians plight and they called him a tyrant. They accused him of having blood in his hand. Well how many innocent people in Gaza, West bank or Lebanon had Olmert killed in just few years that he was in power? Those weapons used were American made. Isn't it time for American taxpayers to know what's really going on? Both houses of congress were Israeli bought and paid for.

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Lese MajesteApr 21st, 2009 - 17:50:55

If anyone would know what it's like to be a racist and bigot, it would be Derhsie.

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David ChristieApr 21st, 2009 - 18:22:47

The fact Harvard University continues to employ the loud-mouthed Zionist Racist Liar, 'Dirtbag' Dershowitz, is the biggest scandal in US Academia.

This filthy Racist Zionist Swine has been allowed to abuse his position as a pseudo-scholar of law and officer of the court, advocating and concocting alibis for mass murderering racist scum and Zionist Apartheid for far too long.

Tragically, bottom feeding vemin like Dershowitz are not only allowed to run rmapant, spreading their disease througout our educational institutions and media un-checked, they've been allowed to thoroughly infest the highest levels of government in the US and the EU as well.

This must stopped and reversed 180 degrees or humanity is doomed.

End of story.

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The Strongest Truth Shall be the Best!Apr 21st, 2009 - 19:07:41

Human rights violations are valid only if the victims are zionists!!
Palestinian concentration camps in Gaza and Lebanon are not visible to some countries, even to the UN! It's weird. Even after more than 1 million Iraqis have been killed by foreign forces for no reason, it's not considered a crime! The presidents of some countries (poor) are arrested for war crimes while the worst criminals are welcome as heros by the UN.

I don't know if that should be called double or triple standard or something else. The UN has lost all credibility. The same is true for those who pretend to speak in the name of others. The voiceless do not need those criminals and even the blind can see their crimes.

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JimApr 21st, 2009 - 19:23:33

Anyone who doesn't think that israel's policies towards the arabs have an element of racism needs to get their heads examined. Laws prohibiting arab spouses outside of israel to join their partner in israel, failure to recognize marriages between jews and arabs, inability of arabs to purchase land in israel. Not to mention all the talk of arabs being 'lice' and 'vermin', and the desire of many jewish leaders to expel their arab neighbours from within israel's borders. Racism? nope. nothing to see here.

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John BallApr 21st, 2009 - 19:55:32

Well Desmond Tutu just went up a couple of notches in my book. If a slithering piece of subhuman filth like Alan Dershowitz is attacking him he must be a good man.

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WinstonSmithApr 21st, 2009 - 20:56:56

Never forget that many of these civilized western democracies..while preaching peace and human rights are busy making bucks by arming the world.

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Eric VaughanApr 21st, 2009 - 21:02:21

When it comes to other people's Jim Crow, the Jews are first in line to be sanctimonious. When it comes to their own, you'd think you were debating the divine right of kings.

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Nissar Ahmed A. NaikApr 21st, 2009 - 21:19:22

Many of the Israeli Actions can be described as an obvious display of blatant racism. But, for the Western world, a murder is not a murder if committed by Israel. War crimes are not war crimes when Israel is involved. The English dictionary needs complete revision when one listens to the western diplomats.
Black is white, up is down, apartheid is democracy, the west has been parroting ridiculous lies for years, when it comes to Israel. But the world is not made of fools. The majority of the people see through these antics. Indeed, the majority did not leave the venue as Mr. Ahmedinijad spoke and he rightly pointed it out. The west, the champions of free speech, jump with a holy rage when somebody points out the obvious. Didn't Mr. Jimmy Cater say the same thing as Dr. Ahmedinijad said, when he spoke out about Israeli Apartheid?

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mellowfellowOApr 21st, 2009 - 21:29:08

Alan Dershowitz obviously is not much for recognizing irony, apparently...

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who is Dershowitz?Apr 21st, 2009 - 21:37:01

who is Dershowitz?

if you are guilty beyond doubt of terrible crimes, Dershowitz is your man.

he is featured in the film 'reversal of fortune', a real life story in which Dershowitz reverses the conviction of a guy who killed his wife, despite overwhelming evidence of the guy's guilt.

he is exactly the kind of guy a state like israel, guilty of terrible crimes of ethnic cleansing, would call upon to show that it is completeley innocent of anything.

Dershowitz should be sentenced to life.

in gaza.

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PaulApr 21st, 2009 - 21:44:09

This constant bleating of 'Israel Israel Israel above all' is getting so tiresome.

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NicolaeApr 21st, 2009 - 21:44:27

Ex-Italy Pres - 9-11 Was
CIA/Mossad Operation
By the Staff of American Free Press
4-15-9


Former Italian President Francesco Cossiga, who revealed the existence of Operation Gladio, has told Italy's oldest and most widely read newspaper that the 9-11 terrorist attacks were run by the CIA and Mossad, and that this was common knowledge among global intelligence agencies. In what translates awkwardly into English, Cossiga told the newspaper Corriere della Sera:

'All the (intelligence services) of America and Europeknow well that the disastrous attack has been planned and realized from the Mossad, with the aid of the Zionist world in order to put under accusation the Arabic countries and in order to induce the western powers to take part in Iraq and Afghanistan.'

Cossiga was elected president of the Italian Senate in July 1983 before winning a landslide election to become president of the country in 1985, and he remained until 1992.

Cossiga's tendency to be outspoken upset the Italian political establishment, and he was forced to resign after revealing the existence of, and his part in setting up, Operation Gladio. This was a rogue intelligence network under NATO auspices that carried out bombings across Europe in the 1960s, 1970s and '80s. Gladio's specialty was to carry out what they termed 'false flag' operations-terror attacks that were blamed on their domestic and geopolitical opposition.

In March 2001, Gladio agent Vincenzo Vinciguerra stated, in sworn testimony, 'You had to attack civilians, the people, women, children, innocent people, unknown people far removed from any political game. The reason was quite simple: to force the public to turn to the state to ask for greater security.'

Cossiga first expressed his doubts about 9-11 in 2001, and is quoted by 9-11 researcher Webster Tarpley saying 'The mastermind of the attack must have been a sophisticated mind, provided with ample means not only to recruit fanatic kamikazes, but also highly specialized personnel. I add one thing: it could not be accomplished without infiltrations in the radar and flight security personnel.'

Coming from a widely respected former head of state, Cossiga's assertion that the 9-11 attacks were an inside job and that this is common knowledge among global intelligence agencies is illuminating. It is one more eye-opening confirmation that has not been mentioned by America's propaganda machine in print or on TV. Nevertheless, because of his experience and status in the world, Cossiga cannot be discounted as a crackpot.

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NicolaeApr 21st, 2009 - 21:50:33

Ex-Italy Pres - 9-11 Was
CIA/Mossad Operation
By the Staff of American Free Press
4-15-9


Former Italian President Francesco Cossiga, who revealed the existence of Operation Gladio, has told Italy's oldest and most widely read newspaper that the 9-11 terrorist attacks were run by the CIA and Mossad, and that this was common knowledge among global intelligence agencies. In what translates awkwardly into English, Cossiga told the newspaper Corriere della Sera:

'All the (intelligence services) of America and Europeknow well that the disastrous attack has been planned and realized from the Mossad, with the aid of the Zionist world in order to put under accusation the Arabic countries and in order to induce the western powers to take part in Iraq and Afghanistan.'

Cossiga was elected president of the Italian Senate in July 1983 before winning a landslide election to become president of the country in 1985, and he remained until 1992.

Cossiga's tendency to be outspoken upset the Italian political establishment, and he was forced to resign after revealing the existence of, and his part in setting up, Operation Gladio. This was a rogue intelligence network under NATO auspices that carried out bombings across Europe in the 1960s, 1970s and '80s. Gladio's specialty was to carry out what they termed 'false flag' operations-terror attacks that were blamed on their domestic and geopolitical opposition.

In March 2001, Gladio agent Vincenzo Vinciguerra stated, in sworn testimony, 'You had to attack civilians, the people, women, children, innocent people, unknown people far removed from any political game. The reason was quite simple: to force the public to turn to the state to ask for greater security.'

Cossiga first expressed his doubts about 9-11 in 2001, and is quoted by 9-11 researcher Webster Tarpley saying 'The mastermind of the attack must have been a sophisticated mind, provided with ample means not only to recruit fanatic kamikazes, but also highly specialized personnel. I add one thing: it could not be accomplished without infiltrations in the radar and flight security personnel.'

Coming from a widely respected former head of state, Cossiga's assertion that the 9-11 attacks were an inside job and that this is common knowledge among global intelligence agencies is illuminating. It is one more eye-opening confirmation that has not been mentioned by America's propaganda machine in print or on TV. Nevertheless, because of his experience and status in the world, Cossiga cannot be discounted as a crackpot.



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Joe GallApr 21st, 2009 - 22:02:35

Someone turn down the volume on The Nutty Professor.

That crazy old Dirtoshits is too noisy with his crazy ranting.

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AldredApr 21st, 2009 - 22:53:49

We have a TAXPAYER FUNDED 'holocaust museum' in Washington DC, and photos of the Ethnic Cleansing of Concentration Camp GAZA should be the first thing one encounters at the front door............... If they refuse, (as you KNOW they would) they are DISCRIMINATING ..........
IF, Israel wanted peace, it would FLOOD Concentration Camp GAZA with food and healthy economic activity. Did America launch massive assaults and shoot Black American Women and Children dead in the streets or use Jet Fighters and launch Artillery and Missiles into CIVILIAN areas? NO! Israel does so because Israel wants Ethnic Cleansing, NOT peace. Where is Israel's Recognition of the PALESTINIAN'S RIGHT to EXIST!? Israel demands the Palestinians 'repudiate' this and that ...Does Israel REPUDIATE the TORAH???? Israel was White RACIST, APARTHEID South Africa's ONLY ally, trading weapons, torture techniques, ILLEGAL NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY, with them. Today Israel continues Racist APARTHEID with it's wall. Israel enforces laws that are straight out of Nazi Germany such as Palestinians must have different colored ID cards and license plates, JUST like the yellow stars the Jews WAIL about having to wear. Palestinians have to use separate roads, JUST like Black and Whites Only drinking faucets.

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Peter GriffinApr 21st, 2009 - 23:46:59

Dershowitz should be thrown in jail for inciting racism. The Zionist state of Israel steals land, slaughters innocent people, steals more land, proclaims itself to be a victim, calls anyone who criticizes its actions as racist, denies any wrongdoing, etc. etc. The Iranian President is simply stating what millions and millions of people already know. Dershowitz and his fellow Zionists will never win in the end. They can cover up their crimes no longer. Plus, everyone knows OJ killed those two people no matter what Dershowitz did to get him off.

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Jose JonesApr 24th, 2009 - 00:03:52

Dershowitz is just another Zionist supremacist who is comfortable writing history as he sees fit.
Who is going say anything? The Zionist owned Western Media? The Zionist owned Western lick spittle leaders?

The Supremacist Zionists need to be brought down by the non-pathological humans who have the guts to stand up to their blackmail, usury and whorish media assassins.

These non Semitic Talmudic converts from Europe are the 'synagogue of Satan' referred to in the Christian's Bible.

A sea bath is in order.

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VoxVeritatisApr 24th, 2009 - 05:14:53

Dershowitz is a pox on humanity and needs to shut his whiney little lie-filled mouth and DIE. More and more people grow very tired of shameless bigoted shills like Dershowitz and Foxman, racist supremacist traitors who have no allegiance to the country in which they live, and the blowback will be furious and severe. The ironic thing is that scum such as Dershowitz and Foxman not only participate in the very things they rail so loudly against, but become self-perpetuating prophesies as they ignite and catalyze the very things they allege to fight against. They are sub-human, bloated museums of treachery and deceit.

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