This shows the dangers of selective quotation. “My sympathy is with the Jews” is often cited by Zionists as proof of Gandhi’s solidarity. They, of course, leave off the next sentence. The brutality and racism of the British, and Churchill, are well known, yet Gandhi prevailed. I would like to know how historians assess the failure of passive resistance against the IDF, most notably the March of Return in 2018. What would Gandhi have done? Is passive resistance futile against an enemy with no conscience?
I don't think that Palestinian nonviolent resistance, as in other cases of nonviolent resistance, is directed to appeal to the conscience of their oppressors per se, as much as it is an appeal to the "wider audience." Especially in a time of world interconnectedness, I believe this to be the case, and where hope may be found. Thus the two are interlinked, and failure of one shows failure of the other; for in a world where people's conscience is dead, nonviolent action would be fruitless and futile indeed.
More exactly, “Palestine belongs to the Palestinians”. Some are Arabs, many are not. Some might even be Jews, as long as they agree to live peaceably with their neighbours.
Yet MK Gandhi never abolished Hindu slavery, oppps the Hindu Caste apartheid. Remember B.R. Ambedkar? Then, what crack business did he have to do with any real liberation, be it Indian or Arab. Like get gone with this MK Gandhi resurrection please.
When I find someone with Indian origins who has the kind of thinking I feel comforted by I just want to be there, and so have subscribed to read. The world, Palestine, Europe and the US, India, is awful to be in now. We have some good thinkers. I wish more Indians knew them.
The Left in India specifically CPI M and its rank and file had never approved Gandhi except his stubborn fight against majority fundamentalism..because they have a biased opinion on him and his objectives. A selective amnesia on him ...
This shows the dangers of selective quotation. “My sympathy is with the Jews” is often cited by Zionists as proof of Gandhi’s solidarity. They, of course, leave off the next sentence. The brutality and racism of the British, and Churchill, are well known, yet Gandhi prevailed. I would like to know how historians assess the failure of passive resistance against the IDF, most notably the March of Return in 2018. What would Gandhi have done? Is passive resistance futile against an enemy with no conscience?
I don't think that Palestinian nonviolent resistance, as in other cases of nonviolent resistance, is directed to appeal to the conscience of their oppressors per se, as much as it is an appeal to the "wider audience." Especially in a time of world interconnectedness, I believe this to be the case, and where hope may be found. Thus the two are interlinked, and failure of one shows failure of the other; for in a world where people's conscience is dead, nonviolent action would be fruitless and futile indeed.
He said this too.
He had no sympathy to Hindus or Sikhs.
Should we follow this also?
More exactly, “Palestine belongs to the Palestinians”. Some are Arabs, many are not. Some might even be Jews, as long as they agree to live peaceably with their neighbours.
Yet MK Gandhi never abolished Hindu slavery, oppps the Hindu Caste apartheid. Remember B.R. Ambedkar? Then, what crack business did he have to do with any real liberation, be it Indian or Arab. Like get gone with this MK Gandhi resurrection please.
When I find someone with Indian origins who has the kind of thinking I feel comforted by I just want to be there, and so have subscribed to read. The world, Palestine, Europe and the US, India, is awful to be in now. We have some good thinkers. I wish more Indians knew them.
The Left in India specifically CPI M and its rank and file had never approved Gandhi except his stubborn fight against majority fundamentalism..because they have a biased opinion on him and his objectives. A selective amnesia on him ...
The right as well
Yes I read this horrific description of a brothers horrific ordeal.