THE RULES OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS

THE RULES OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS

(when it comes to the Israeli-Arab conflict):

Rule # 1 : In the Middle East, it is always the Arabs that attack
first, and it's always Israel who defends itself.

This is called "retaliation"

Rule # 2: The Arabs, whether Palestinians or Lebanese,
are not allowed to kill Israelis.

This is called "terrorism"

Rule # 3: Israel has the right to kill Arab civilians,
this is called "self-defense", or these days "collateral damage"

Rule # 4: When Israel kills too many civilians.
The Western world calls for restraint.

This is called the "reaction of the international community".

Rule # 5: Palestinians and Lebanese do not have the right to capture Israeli military,
not even a limited number, not even 1 or 2.

Rule # 6: Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want
(Palestinians: around 10,000 to date, 300 of which are children,
Lebanese: 1000 to date, being held without trial.
There is no limit; there is no need for proof of guilt or trial.

All that is needed is the magic word:

"terrorism"

Rule # 7: When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add
"supported by Syria and Iran"

Rule # 8: When you say "Israel", never say "supported by the USA,
the UK and other European countries",
for people (God forbid) might believe this is not an equal conflict.

Rule # 9: When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words

"occupied territories"
"UN resolutions"
"Geneva conventions"

This could distress the audience of Fox

Rule # 10: Israelis speak better English than Arabs.
This is why we let them speak out as much as possible,
so that they can explain rules 1 through 9.

This is called "neutral journalism"

Rule # 11: If you don't agree with these rules
or if you favor the Arab side over the Israeli side,
you must be a very dangerous anti-Semite.
You may even have to make a public apology if you express your honest opinion

(isn't democracy wonderful?)