tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post4456749349093862075..comments2023-10-13T15:24:39.543-07:00Comments on Pro-Israel Bay Bloggers: Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists hosts Ken O'Keefe for a talk on Jewish PowerDustyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06824185664523568683noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-49756894301379060072016-04-08T15:38:06.302-07:002016-04-08T15:38:06.302-07:00The idea they didn't know who O'Keefe is s...The idea they didn't know who O'Keefe is seems somewhat unlikely considering the endorsement on the youtube livestream page:<br /><br />"This is our first live stream attempt from our SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE HEART OF BERKELEY YouTube Channel. We are the Social Justice Committee of the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. We hope you can join us at 5:30 Pacific Time. 8:30 EST. This is Ken O'Keefe's “Fuck the USSA/TSA/Homeland Security Tour”. The theme of the speech is "Ken O'Keefe Uncensored and Unscripted". Our Live Stream Team is Vic Sadot, Afred B Dela Cruz, and Claudio Marty of IAmTheFaceOfTruth. <br /><br />For detailed information and Ken O'Keefe contact info please go to this site and also to Ken's "World Citizen Solutions: site! Ken O’Keefe in Berkeley! Uncensored & Unscripted! Sunday, March 20 from 5:30 – 8 pm in Historic Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley, CA 94709.<br />http://www.facebook.com/events/103546... <br /><br />Ken O’Keefe’s original marine conservation work has been somewhat overshadowed by his non-violent, but fully confrontational work for human rights. He is an ex-US marine and Gulf War Veteran, who formally renounced his US citizenship in 2001. O’ Keefe’s activities to date include founding Human Shield Action to Iraq (2003), serving as a captain on the first Free Gaza Mission (2008), surviving an Israeli attack on the ship Mavi Marmara (2010) and becoming Social Enterprise Managing Director of Aloha Palestine CIC and the Samouni Project.O’ Keefe is a published author and lecturer who now holds Irish, Hawaiian and Palestinian citizenship, but his ultimate allegiance is to his ‘entire human family’ and ‘Planet Earth’. His style of activism is characterised by his involvement in disarming two Israeli commandos as nine of his fellow Mavi Marmara passengers were executed.<br />The Israeli military later claimed O’Keefe was a "terrorist operative of Hamas". O’Keefe has repeatedly stated that Israeli Mossad and its assets, along with traitorous elements within the US, are directly responsible for the ‘false flag’ 9/11 attacks. http://www.worldcitizen.uk.net"<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05Hepn82QkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-79684243610349354862016-03-30T20:55:52.381-07:002016-03-30T20:55:52.381-07:00Holly Harwood,I took the time to read about Ken O&...Holly Harwood,I took the time to read about Ken O'Keefe on wiki. Your "social justice committee" could have done the same. The last lines state " In April 2015 O'Keefe gave a speech in a secret rally held by Nazi sympathizers,Holocaust deniers and their supporters from across the world". That wasn't too hard. You are NOT a social justice committee. Why pretend? I am a Berkeley resident and I can see the road that you and your church are taking. It is very familiar to a Jew like me. It is not about the Palestinians cause that you care about, we both know very well what the real issue is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00736075167375471121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-44159024710657371832016-03-30T18:15:39.777-07:002016-03-30T18:15:39.777-07:00We are totally responsible. The second time Atzmon...We are totally responsible. The second time Atzmon approached us, I was on the committee and we turned him away. I agree that everyone should have walked out and had their money refunded. Sapphohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104797457818181535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-82528447313083045062016-03-30T10:14:55.062-07:002016-03-30T10:14:55.062-07:00BFUU- the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Univers...BFUU- the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists has done this before- sponsoring Gilad Atzmon and making the same excuses to absolve themselves ofresponsibilityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-20169325156104463252016-03-30T08:38:44.783-07:002016-03-30T08:38:44.783-07:00Holly Hardwood,that is the problem. A couple of yo...Holly Hardwood,that is the problem. A couple of your members stood up and protested. The audience should have All walked out. Shame on the unitarian church. Your true colors are showing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00736075167375471121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-28623301274186035502016-03-30T08:10:38.695-07:002016-03-30T08:10:38.695-07:00Is the SJC member still on the committee, Sappho ?...Is the SJC member still on the committee, Sappho ? Is yes, why? If yes, your statement rings hollows.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-9798383197479807652016-03-29T21:31:04.608-07:002016-03-29T21:31:04.608-07:00OK.
OK.<br /><br />Sapphohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104797457818181535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-21772329460608321012016-03-29T21:30:15.026-07:002016-03-29T21:30:15.026-07:00One SJC member took it on himself to put the event...One SJC member took it on himself to put the event on the Facebook page and calendar. He claims he didn't know O'Keefe would make antisemitic statements. Our committee dropped the ball on this one. We are responsible. I have pancreatic disease and was not actively participating at that point, but that is no excuse. No one looked up O'Keefe's speeches or writings. In the future we will do that, and make clear to anyone who wants to present at the Fellowship that antisemitism and other forms of bigotry will not be tolerated. Hate is not a UU value! Again, I am sorry this happened and take responsibility for not researching O'Keefe. Sapphohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104797457818181535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-66836298890444003562016-03-29T18:22:11.785-07:002016-03-29T18:22:11.785-07:00So, Holly Harwood, "The BFUU Social Justice C...So, Holly Harwood, "The BFUU Social Justice Committee did not authorize the O'Keefe event." Then how come this event was promoted on your facebook page and your community calendar? I am very curious to see how you will wiggle out of this one. And if you manage to do that, I will never trust your word in the future!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-729511321378393212016-03-29T07:38:15.450-07:002016-03-29T07:38:15.450-07:00Thank you for your comments, Holly, but this was c...Thank you for your comments, Holly, but this was clearly done in the name of the Social Justice Committee- and advertised and promoted as such.<br /><br />If people deliberated violated Committee protocol they should be removed- this was an appalling event and an embarrassment to the BFUU<br /><br /><br />When the statement is released, please let me know and I will publicize it.Dustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824185664523568683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-7422211185927373442016-03-29T06:01:35.916-07:002016-03-29T06:01:35.916-07:00O'Thief is getting Progressively Fascist.O'Thief is getting Progressively Fascist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-50492796958793135892016-03-28T20:38:53.812-07:002016-03-28T20:38:53.812-07:00The BFUU Social Justice Committee did not authoriz...The BFUU Social Justice Committee did not authorize the O'Keefe event. A couple of our members stood up and protested the antisemitism. I was appalled watching the video of the event. We will never have him back! The Board of Trustees of BFUU, who did not authorize this speaker, will release a statement shortly. As chair of the SJC, I personally offer my apologies. I was on a leave of absence due to poor health, but that is no excuse. It won't happen again. Holly HarwoodSapphohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15104797457818181535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-63611516632317125082016-03-27T13:01:14.658-07:002016-03-27T13:01:14.658-07:00oh look at ken he's so cute in his trendy purp...oh look at ken he's so cute in his trendy purple entifada scarf! can we have a close up shot added to this posting so we can all see his cool tear drop tattoo on his face? and here i thought only street gang members sported those tats i guess it shows how progressive ken okeefe is. Shlomo Ben Hungstienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238927958290618109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7769014608405032519.post-61895232367917159832016-03-27T11:54:31.536-07:002016-03-27T11:54:31.536-07:00Let me guess. No indignant letters or frantic peti...Let me guess. No indignant letters or frantic petitions from Jim harris?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com