Some people in the West (America, Britain and other developed countries) but far too many (even a majority) in other less developed countries, such as Iran, Arab countries, Eastern Europe etc, believe that Jews rule the world. Even Iran's president, Ahmadinejad, in his address to the UN, said that the West is in Zionist hands. I don't recall what he exactly said, word by word, but it was almost the same. He pretty much meant that the Zionists rule America, Britain and so on.
Let's be serious: people say Zionist, or Israeli, just try to be more modern and politically correct, and just refer to the Jews. Why all this fuss and correctness? It's nothing new. Have you read what they used to say in Europe and America in the 1900's? Do you know about the Protocols of the Elders of Zion? It was first published in 1903, later translated to many other languages from Russian. Yes, Zion, just like what they call it Zionism now. It was a document "proving" that Jews rule the world.
Go and read it on the Internet. Go to this page first then you can search Google to find articles written by modern anti-Semites even proving that the protocol was genuine and predicting the inevitable etc. It is nothing new. It was published much before the second World War broke out. There were many books or articles published about this issue.
Even in America, where many Iranians believe Jews rule, and ruled, such writings were published and sold quite well. Being anti-Jewish was nothing new. Then they used to call it being anti-Jewish. Now they usually call it being anti-Israeli or anti-Zionism though without directly referring to Israel, but to the same old myth that Jews control the world.
It actually seems extraordinary to be part of a small group, seemingly elite, who rule the world. I have been called an Israeli or a Zionist so many times, though I have repeatedly said that I am not. One angry Iranian actually said that I wish I was Jewish. Maybe, looks interesting. You can have many rich and influential friends. Who cares you are hated as long as you rule the world, right? I would have probably loved it if I was a Jew, ruling the world. Maybe it would be fun? I don't know for sure.
Really, who cares that most of the rest of the world hates you? It is almost like being the owner of a huge factory where you are certain almost all workers hate you. However they respect you because they fear you (you pay them quite well), while some who you haven't hired (like Arabs, Muslim, Latin America, Eastern Europe) hate you so much they are evn willing to kill you. And this is not that much of a fun.
But why is that so? Why are so many people making such a big deal out of such a troubled nation, the Jewish nation (if we can call it a nation). Although Jews are pretty strong (especially rich) and so and so, there is absolutely no proof about all the things said and written exaggerating their power and importance. Iranians say Zionists (Jews) plot against Iran to destroy it. Many in other countries believe similar stories, though in slightly different, locally appropriate, versions.
The richest man in the world is currently an Arab (search on Google world's most powerful man is a non-Jewish, Christian, American. Arabs in the U.A.E. make much more money than Jews in Israel. The Internet is full of anti-Jewish stuff, and Jews seem to be squeezed out all over the virtual world.
There are also some strong points on the Jewish side. America, almost unconditionally supports Israel. This made me think America was ruled by Jews many years ago, so I tried to see what was going on. It is simple. Do you know that most of the American voters, who are NON-Jewish, support Israel? Yes. It is true.
But this is nothing new. America is a democracy and if most of the voters want something then they are going to get it sooner or later. The main reason for their support for Israel is that the American voters are mostly conservative Christians who support God's chosen people and their holy land, also given by God to them. It sounds stupid, but that's democracy. Why has Israel been so powerful? Is it because they somehow mysteriously conspire against their enemies because they rule the world by their Christian proxies?
No. Because Arab regimes are so week and because America (world's superpower) openly (no conspiracy there) helps Israel. It is as simple as that. Don't forget that Jews were no less accused of ruling the world before there was an Israel and 5 or 6 million of them were killed by the Nazis. That's a mess of a ruling class and such an incompetence, right? What a ruling class that is! Even America didn't intervene to stop the killing.
Let's go back to the question itself. Why make such a big deal of these Jews, Zionists etc, and blame them for so much for such a long time? I have no reason to defend Jews. I am writing this because there is a general BLAMING problem. Non-democratic countries (or not-yet-so-democratic countries) and their peoples, even when they are outside, have the mentality of blaming others for their problems. This is the main reasons for all their problems. It is not Jews (or anybody else) who are rich and successful who are plotting or doing harm. It is the belief that they are plotting that causes the problem.
And it is not just about the Jews. This blame disease comprises of all the OTHERS. You don't really know some body, or some people, then you blame them! Jews have been blamed in Europe because they were the only non-Christians who were actually doing quite well. They have been doing well for the last couple of centuries because they have been working hard, and of course, helping each other. Can you blame a group who help each other? You can envy them, but you cannot accuse them of being smart and hard-working. If it wasn't the Jews, others could be found to blame.
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The state-run newspaper Qods
by Anonymous@ (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 11:09 AM PDTThe state-run newspaper Qods reported that a mother of three is sentenced to stoning. Reportedly, the evidence is video tapes of her having sex with another person [Persian].
We have to stop this! Spread the news and send the link in the comment section. We have to stop this.
Do we want this to happen again (Very Graphic)?
//kamangir.net/2007/10/04/woman-to-be-stoned-...
At the siege of Vienna in
by anti-death cult (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:47 AM PDTAt the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war.
//neoneocon.com/
//www.vigilantfreedom.org/
//www.vigilantfreedom.org/910group.html
//gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2007/07/muslim-v...
//www.jihadwatch.org/
//answering-islam.org.uk/
Offensive
by IrooniJew (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:44 AM PDTMr. Madidi,
As an Iranian Jew, I find your article offensive. Some of us Jews don't appreciate what Israel is doing in our name and the name of our religion. It is troubling and offensive that you treat Zionisms and the state of Israel and Judaism all with a wide brush implying they are all the same.
Shalom
i agree there is no such
by Anonymous_Flowers (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:37 AM PDTi agree there is no such thing as a Jewish conspiracy. and the Zionist lobby is wellknown in the US...
Ben Madadi , I am with you Sir
by Red Wine on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:26 AM PDTI liked what Mr Madadi wrote in this article.I find it real and deep.
Remember,We are iranian ! We didn't accept islam with ''del-e khosh'' !!! . For us is important first Iran and then,religion ! .
Zendeh Bad Iran . Marg bar anhaei keh mazhab ra az vatan mohemtar midanand.
ff: What you going to do
by Anonymous1//2 (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:17 AM PDTff: What you going to do about the zionists and Jooos? Would you like to wipe Israel off the map?
Thanks Goodness for the zionists to stand up to the Islamofascist lobby funded and promoted globally by the Islamic Republic. Can you imagine if it weren't for the zionist lobby, all the Israelis will be beheaded by the barbaric Arabs surrounding them.
Islamfofascist lobby is exposed to millions of non-muslims on a daily basis and the movement against islamofascist is increasingly growing worldwide. Deal with. You want a fight, you will get one.
GIYUS
by ff (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:11 AM PDTI see that GIYUS and its cadre of Israeli cyberwarriors have also found a place to spew their propaganda here on Iranian.com. Sorry Mr Madidi, some people see right through you.
//www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3281619,...
//www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle...
What could Jews do to Arabs
by Anonymousq (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:08 AM PDTWhat could Jews do to Arabs that their own dysfunctional political and ‘religious’ leadership haven’t already done, to insure the failure of Arab society?’
//sigmundcarlandalfred.wordpress.com/2007/01/...
easy
by mrclass on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:01 AM PDThaving an scape goat and some one to blame is much easier than to deal with than the reality and actualy doing some thing for yourself family and country.
some one said it beautifuly on one of the blogs: while some people/country are making money, prospering, the other olagh's are chanting death to isreal, U.S , jews, etc.
enough said.
utter nonsense
by sob (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:00 AM PDT"Let's be serious: people say Zionist, or Israeli, just try to be more modern and politically correct, and just refer to the Jews."
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What utter nonsense you spew. You are trying to equate judaism and Zionism. Those are not the same and you know it. Only those with an agenda try to equate the two and it is mainly done to silence those who are critical of Israel and Zionism by the tired charge of anti-semitism. Not every Jew is a Zionist. The atrocities being committed against Palestinians by denying them their basic human rights have nothing to do with Judaism and everything to do with Zionism and Israeli policy.
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Making the two one and the same is at best lazy and uninformed journalism and at worst propaganda.
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I don't think you are talking the same thing
by Abarmard on Thu Oct 04, 2007 09:58 AM PDTI don't think anyone disagrees with you on the points you are making. If majority of the middle eastern or human Rights advocates speak about Zionism, or Israel, they are talking about the crimes that the Israeli government is commiting to innocent people. It is not too hard to understand that point. Just try to investigate how many lives has been distroyed and generations became (and becoming)hopeless as we speak. Now the same is happening in Iraq also. These are unfair and unjust actions of governments...This is the big deal..there is no fuss about the Jewish religion and people who live in Israel.
Bikhiyal baba...
by Poster (not verified) on Thu Oct 04, 2007 09:27 AM PDTBikhiyal baba...