Friday, October 30, 2009

The Daily Show + Palestine

Mustafa Barghouti and Anna Baltzer were on “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart talking about Palestine. It was a pretty short and timid segment.
The show was overwhelmed with angry emails and phone calls prior to the appearance and almost cancelled. During the taping the show had it's only heckler in 11 years (some Zionist shouted "Liar!" at Barghouti explaining the Palestinian refugee diaspora.

The Daily Show edited out discussion of:
(1) the U.S. role in aiding Israel, (2) the lack of adequate coverage in mainstream U.S. media, and (3) the Palestinian-led movement for Boycott / Divestment / Sanctions to nonviolently pressure Israel to comply with international law.

It is important that The Daily Show receive letters in support of having guests on who do not tow the American Zionist line on Palestine.
Fill out the form HERE
It is easy and you can make it short.

Extended interview part 1:
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Exclusive - Anna Baltzer & Mustafa Barghouti Extended Interview Pt. 1
www.thedailyshow.com
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Extended interview part 2:
The Daily Show With Jon StewartMon - Thurs 11p / 10c
Exclusive - Anna Baltzer & Mustafa Barghouti Extended Interview Pt. 2
www.thedailyshow.com
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