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<<<One thing we know for sure is that all the parties, with some gain to be had, over the Question of Palestine, shape, craft, mold and interpret anything and everything in order to establish some pre-existing claim and invalidate their opponents claim.>>>RE: The Official Discussion Thread for who is considered indiginous to Palestine?
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Ah yes, those little response buttons are a bit confusing at times.
(COMMENT)RoccoR
Seriously, why did you "thank you" Jose' post?! What am I not understanding about your POV here?
I thanked José because he expressed himself with a constructive manner. I may not always agree with someone, but I appreciate all forthright contributions.
I realize that there is just an inordinate number of ways to view the Question (of Who are Indigenous Peoples?). (There is even a debate on the Question of "People" and Peoples." AND When the issue is expanded to the controversial topic of "People who inhabited a land (1) before it was conquered by colonial societies and who (2) consider themselves distinct from the societies currently governing those territories," then the discussion really jumps the rails. When we look at the Middle East, one has to ask the questions:
◈ How many times were the various territories in the Middle East subject to the political expansionist policies that sought to extend or maintain its control over the existing people, for economic or political gain; as well as commerical opportunities?
◈ Who were the original indigenous populations before the any of the Empires extended control over the territories of the Middle East?
One thing we know for sure is that all the parties, with some gain to be had, over the Question of Palestine, shape, craft, mold and interpret anything and everything in order to establish some pre-existing claim and invalidate their opponents claim. I see that understanding in the comment by José.
We must remember that if the contemporary conflict starting with the establishment of Israel in 1948 continues on until 2948 (a millennium-long war), the1948 Israel will have secured an autonomous Jewish Land for only one third the time that the Ancient Egyptians fought and defended their Empire (3000 BC to 30 BC - the death of Cleopatra VII Philopator). We need to put this struggle and argument into perspective.
Most Respectfully,
R
Where exactly did you get this idea from?