Eulogizing A Mass Murderer: Ariel Sharon - His Entire Career Reflected Racist Hate And Lawlessness
14 January 2014
By Stephen Lendman
On January 11, Ariel Sharon died. He's not missed. A
previous article discussed his blood-drenched military
and political career.
It did so in depth. It explained his decades of high
crimes against peace. They began before Israel's
creation. They continued until his debilitating stroke
induced coma. It occurred in January 2006.
Sharon was pure evil. He was satanic. He was no saint.
A special place in hell awaited him. It now claims
him.
His criminal legacy remains. It's indisputable. It's
well documented. Eulogizers largely ignored it. They
did so shamelessly.
Obama and other world leaders praised him. A previous
article quoted them. They ignored his high crimes.
They have plenty of their own to answer for. The same
place in hell awaits them.
Bill Clinton is one of many US unindicted war
criminals. He was complicit in Sharon's crimes. One
war criminal honored another. He issued a statement
saying:
"Ariel Sharon gave his life to Israel to bring it into
being, to sustain and preserve it, and at the end of
his long service, to create a new political party
committed to both a just peace and lasting security."
"It was an honor to work with him, argue with him and
watch him always trying to find the right path for his
beloved country.''
Congressional members mourned Sharon. House Speaker
John Boehner (R. OH) called him "one of the greatest
warrior-statesmen in modern history."
His "contribution to establishing and defending
Israel's independence is incalculable, and his
devotion to peace undisputed."
George W. Bush called him a "man of peace." Vice
President Joe Biden said he'll lead a US delegation to
his memorial service.
He'll do so "to pay tribute to the unshakeable
partnership between the United States and Israel."
John Kerry said his "journey was Israel's journey. The
dream of Israel was the cause of his life, and he
risked it all to live that dream."
He did so over the corpses of many thousands of
Palestinian civilians he slaughtered in cold blood.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R. KY) said
"Israel lost one of its greatest sons and America a
friend."
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D. CA) called him
"a powerful voice for his beliefs and values." He
"always maintained the courage of his convictions."
Other congressional members offered praise. They did
so when condemnation is demanded. Sharon's criminality
went unpunished.
His high crimes were legendary. Racist hate, mass
murder, destruction, and the worst of occupation
harshness best describe them.
He avoided accountability. He never paid for his high
crimes. Eulogizers have much to answer for. More on
this below.
Tanya Reinhart (July 1943 - March 17, 2007) was a
highly respected Israeli academic, linguist, author
and political activist.
"How did it happen that Sharon, the most brutal,
cynical, racist and manipulative leader Israel has
ever had, ended his political career as a legendary
peace hero," she asked?
He never changed, she said. "(T)he myth built around
him reflects the present omnipotence of the propaganda
system."
It makes saints out of sinners. It turns truth on its
head. Sharon waged war on peace. He deplored it. He
hated Arabs. He savaged them viciously.
"He proved that Israel can imprison (them), bombard
them from the air, steal their land, stall any chance
for peace, and still be hailed by the Western world
as" a man of peace, said Reinhart.
UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian human rights
Richard Falk said earlier:
"Nothing has illustrated the pro-Israeli spin in the
United States more clearly than the ability of Sharon
while holding high office to avoid being tarnished as
a civilian leader by his extensive military record of
brutality and abuse, which includes well-documented
terrorist attacks against Palestinian civilians."
His high crimes were legendary. He remained
unaccountable to his death. Falk said Washington
forged his international legitimization. So did
"deferential media." They're on the wrong side of
history. They ignore its dark side.
Haaretz editors shamelessly headlined "For all his
flaws, Israel is poorer without leaders like Ariel
Sharon."
On the one hand, Haaretz editors discussed his
"aggressiveness and bullying." He "repeatedly led his
troops into controversial and blood-soaked
operations."
"Aggressiveness, hatred of Arabs and contempt for
politicians also characterized" his political career.
"He was the patron (saint) of settlers...He opposed
all the peace accords signed by Israel with its
neighbors."
"But the moment he fulfilled his dream and was elected
prime minister, his approach changed. With supreme
responsibility thrust on his shoulders, he remained
within the bounds of power."
False! He was ruthless to the end. He committed the
worst of high crimes. He bore full responsibility for
Second Intifada mass murder. Sharonian evil bests
describes it. A previous article said:
Nearly 4,200 Palestinians died. Included were 866
children and 271 women.
Many more were wounded. Over 3,500 were permanently
disabled. Over 550 assassinations were committed.
Around 8,600 Palestinians were imprisoned.
Over 2.3 million dunums of land were stolen. Another
73,600 were razed. Hundreds of thousands of trees were
uprooted.
Over 7,700 homes were demolished. Another 94,000 were
damaged.
His Gaza disengagement had nothing to do with peace.
He deplored it throughout his life. He waged war to
avoid it.
He murdered Yasser Arafat. He poisoned him to death.
Haaretz editors didn't explain.
Since his departure, they said, "Israel has lacked
leadership that acknowledges the limits of power,
maintains its alliance with the United States,
displays political courage in the territories and
won't be deterred by the settlers."
Nothing in Sharon's criminal career warrants praise.
Haaretz editors reinvented history trying. They
failed.
Jerusalem Post editors headlined "Salute to Sharon,"
saying:
Israel "lost one of the most charismatic, colorful and
influential figures in its annals." He was a
"pugnacious in (military and) political life."
"(O)ne way or another (he) elicited a curious
indulgence of the sort that was eventually denied
other (Israeli) mythic heroes..."
"No matter how wayward his conduct, and no matter how
much he may have willfully broken the rules, he
retained the allure of the nation's favorite
firebrand."
JP editors ignored his high crimes. They called him
"an authentic native son, a generic Sabra and a
popular hero."
American Jewish groups and leaders praised him. AIPAC
called him "a legendary statesman and solider, who
embodied the indomitable spirit and passion of the
Jewish state."
"Because he knew the price of war, (he) was willing to
courageously take risks for peace."
"He was a heroic warrior and leader whose life was
dedicated to the peace and security of America's
democratic ally."
Anti-Defamation League national chair Barry
Curtiss-Lusher and national director Abe Foxman said:
His "legacy is a more secure State of Israel, safe on
its borders and resolved to put an end to the campaign
of Palestinian terrorism once and for all."
"We are deeply saddened at the loss of former Israeli
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. While he has just passed
away, it has truly been eight years since we lost this
great statesman and friend."
Jewish Federation of North America chairman Michael
Siegal and president Jerry Silverman said:
He "was a highly regarded military leader, but he was
also a peacemaker. One of the country's most daring
and celebrated generals, he was also a man who was
able to take bold steps in the hopes of achieving
peace."
He "was not just the prime minister of the Jewish
state, but a determined and inspirational leader of
the entire Jewish world."
"Our heartfelt condolences go out to his sons Omri and
Gilad, to the entire Sharon family, and to all the
people of Israel."
The Israeli Policy Forum praised his lifetime
commitment and "many sacrifices...to ensure the
survival and success of the State of Israel."
Robert Sugarman chairs the Conference of Presidents of
(52) Major American Jewish Organizations. Malcolm
Hoenlein is executive vice president.
The issued a joint statement mourning Sharon's
passing. The Conference maintained a decades-long
relationship with him, they said.
"(I)n all his positions, (he) never missed an
opportunity to meet with the Conference and address
us, and often took us on tours to understand better
the defense and security needs and the strategic
issues confronting Israel."
"There were few in Israel's history who contributed so
much to the State, who demonstrated courage and
bravery as well as keen insight and incisive
thinking."
B'nai B'rith International president Allan Jacobs said
Israel lost a leader who "demonstrated the ability to
change his way of thinking and seeking out new paths."
"He was a brave and fearless soldier, a wise and
brilliant leader, who left a lasting impact on
Israel."
American Jewish Committee head David Harris said his
death ended "a defining chapter in Israel's
history..."
Union of Reform Judaism president Rabbi Rick Jacobs
called him "an iconic leader whose love for Israel and
the Jewish people infused his entire illustrious
career."
Rabbinical Assembly of Conservative Rabbis said:
"There was no single Israeli general who inspired his
troops and led them as effectively as he did, and he
was a towering figure of Israel's political scene for
many years."
New York Times correspondent Ethan Bronner is a
longtime Israeli apologist. He's deputy Times national
editor. Earlier he was Jerusalem bureau chief.
He's ethically challenged and then some. He blames
Palestinians for Israeli crimes. He largely ignores
settler violence.
On January 11, he headlined "Ariel Sharon, Israeli
Hawk Who Sought Peace on His Terms, Dies at 85."
He quoted Netanyahu calling Sharon "first and foremost
a brave soldier and an outstanding military
commander...(He) had a central role in the battle for
Israel's security from the very beginning."
According to Bronner, he "hope(d) (to) fulfill the
central goal of his life: ensuring a viable and strong
state for the Jewish people in their historic
homeland."
Palestine belongs to Palestinians. Long before Jews
existed, nomadic indigenous peoples inhabited today's
Israel.
Sharon wanted it for Jews alone. He mass murdered
Arabs to achieve it. He thrived on war. He deplored
peace. He shunned diplomacy. Don't expect Bronner to
explain.
He lied saying Sharon led Israel's 1982 Lebanon
invasion after "Palestinian guerrillas tried to
assassinate the Israeli ambassador in London."
They had nothing to with it. Arafat was wrongfully
blamed. Abu Nidal militants bore full responsibility.
Then Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir later explained why
Israel invaded Lebanon. A "terrible danger" existed,
he said. It was "not so much a military one as a
political one."
Israel got the pretext it wanted. No threat whatever
existed. Mass slaughter and destruction followed.
Sharon bore full responsibility.
South Lebanon remained occupied until May 2000. Israel
still holds Shebba Farms illegally. It's a 25 square
km territory on the Syrian/Lebanese border.
Air-brushing inconvenient facts from history is
longstanding Times policy. Bronner does so like other
Times correspondents, contributors and editors.
Failing to detail Sharon's high crimes against peace
is one of many examples.
The Washington Post headlined "Israelis, world leaders
mourn Sharon." A retired Israeli municipal workers was
quoted calling him "bigger than life."
WaPo noted his "forceful will. (He's) celebrated in
death by his country and world leaders." John Kerry
was quoted saying:
"I will never forget meeting with this big bear of a
man when he became prime minister as he sought to bend
the course of history toward peace, even as it meant
testing the patience of his own longtime supporters
and the limits of his own lifelong convictions."
The last thing Sharon wanted was peace. He opposed it
throughout his entire military and political career.
He rejected it. He deplored it. He went to his grave
an unrepentant warrior.
Human Right Watch Middle East director Sarah Leah
Whitson called his passing "another grim reminder that
years of virtual impunity for rights abuses have done
nothing to bring Israeli-Palestinian peace any
closer."
Francis Boyle said:
"The United Nations General Assembly condemned the
1982 Massacre at Sabra and Shatilla as 'genocide.' "
"So what the world is witnessing now are innumerable
government leaders, politicians, pundits, professors,
intellectuals, media figures and the State of Israel
paying formal tribute to a genocidaire - one who has
committed genocide."
"Obviously, in their opinion, the slogan 'Never
again!' does not apply to protect the Palestinians."
They're fair game for continued mass slaughter and
destruction. Israel's killing machine assures it. So
does US complicity. World leaders turn a blind eye.
Edward Said called Sharon a "homicidal prime
minister." His entire military and political career
reflected "systematic barbarity," he said.
"Isn't is clear that (he was) bent not only on
breaking the Palestinians but on trying to eliminate
them as a people" altogether, he stressed.
Sharonian evil best describes him. His entire career
reflected racist hate and lawlessness. It demands
condemnation, not praise.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago. He can be reached
at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net. His new book is
titled "Banker Occupation: Waging Financial War on
Humanity." http://www.claritypress.com/LendmanII.html
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