In a state of mind that prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interactionA relatively common claim is that pro-Israelis are preventing debate on the issue of Israel/Palestine. It was made recently on the Liberal Conspiracy blog and today the UCU passed a motion that relied on it (see here).
Yet the topic of Israel and its actions must be one of the most discussed topics in international affairs. No one can seriously claim that debate on the topic is being prevented. I think, therefore, that anyone who makes that claim must meet the definition of insane above. What else prevents the normal perception of this simple fact?
Is there a better word to describe such an inability to see reality?
You're getting swept up in it, Anthony :)
ReplyDeleteI started my blog to write - about my childhood, Jewish identity, maybe even some short fiction. It is so very hard to do when 90% of my content is devoted to the ever topical obsession with all things Israel.
Not that writing about Israel is unwelcome, and the pro-Israel blogosphere could always use another sane voice, but it is a rather narrow focus, of interest to a very small subset of humanity - though it happens to be a portion of humanity very dear to us.
On the upside, the sheer thrill and passion of it all, the endless nuance, the need for rhetorical control and persuasive creativity pushes me to write better.