There is an elitist attitude amongst anti-Israel activists- a core belief that their cause alone is at the center of the universe. They use their accompanying self-righteousness as justification for all sorts of bad behavior. This “end justifies the means” mentality involves a dismissal of all standards of societal norms of behavior and leads to a baffling moral inversion The pro-Israel camp has seen their speakers shouted down, their facilities vandalized, and their activists targeted and harassed. Those "progressives" who dare deviate face the wrath of the gatekeepers of political correctness. One of the corollaries of this egotistical “center of the universe” attitude is that all that happens is seen through the lens of their warped belief system.
Several months ago, Sodastream stock took a tumble. The BDS cru declared victory. The fact that Coca Cola was considering creating its own home carbonation device couldn't possibly have anything to do with the stock prices. This was the result of their efforts. They were winning. Even Scarlett Johansson couldn’t save Sodastream.
In the warped world view of the anti-Israel activist, there are no routine business decisions Its all about BDS.
Several months ago, Sodastream stock took a tumble. The BDS cru declared victory. The fact that Coca Cola was considering creating its own home carbonation device couldn't possibly have anything to do with the stock prices. This was the result of their efforts. They were winning. Even Scarlett Johansson couldn’t save Sodastream.
In the warped world view of the anti-Israel activist, there are no routine business decisions Its all about BDS.
Yet this week Sodastream stock prices soared. Are the BDS’ers wearing sack cloth and ashes and
wringing their hands over the failure of their efforts? Are they
bemoaning the abject failure of their cause?
Strangely enough, no. Apparently only events that support their allegations bear notice- everything else can be conveniently ignored. Why the uptick? Starbucks is considering buying a portion of Sodastream. This has led to the surge in stock prices. Maybe it isn't really a BDS fail. We should call it what it really is, and what its been all along.
BDS irrelevant.
Strangely enough, no. Apparently only events that support their allegations bear notice- everything else can be conveniently ignored. Why the uptick? Starbucks is considering buying a portion of Sodastream. This has led to the surge in stock prices. Maybe it isn't really a BDS fail. We should call it what it really is, and what its been all along.
BDS irrelevant.
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