Friday, January 14, 2011

Blood Libel

Blood Libel

White House: No comment on Palin's 'blood libel' remark
With her video accusing critics of "blood libel," Sarah Palin again showed an unprecedented and daring political command of social networking to maintain a high profile in speculation about the Republican Party and the 2012 presidential race.[...]
'Blood libel' accusations have long history
When Sarah Palin accused journalists and pundits of "blood libel" in the wake of the deadly Arizona shootings, she reached deep into one of medieval history's most sordid chapters to make her point. The term "blood...[...]
Palin Claims 'Blood Libel' by Critics After Arizona Shootings

Calling their comments a "blood libel," Sarah Palin condemned people who have criticized her for heated political rhetoric and the role it may have played in the shootings in Tucson, Arizona.[...]

Sarah Palin's Facebook Video: What Does Blood Libel Mean?
A history of the term blood libel, which Sarah Palin has wielded against her critics in regard to the Tucson massacre -- an action that has somewhat rebounded on her[...]
'Blood libel' has particular, painful meaning to Jewish people
The phrase used by Sarah Palin against her detractors usually refers to the false accusations made for centuries against Jews, often to malign them as child killers — and sometimes leading to massacres of their communities. In saying her critics manufactured "a blood libel," Sarah Palin deployed a phrase linked to the false accusations made for centuries against Jews, often to malign them as.[...]
Sarah Palin's "Blood Libel" Accusation -- Just How Ignorant is Sarah Palin?

COMMENTARY | There is a debate raging on the Internet, such as the in "The Arena" provided by Politico, and throughout the media over Sarah Palin's use of the term "blood libel" in an 8-minute video speech the former governor of Alaska posted to the Internet Wednesday.[...]

Palin's 'Blood Libel' Remark Raises Sordid History

When Sarah Palin accused journalists and pundits of "blood libel" in the wake of the deadly Arizona shootings, she reached deep into one of medieval history's darkest chapters to make her point.[...]

On Faith: Will Palin regret using 'blood libel'?
In response to the tragic shooting in Arizona, Sarah Palin on Wednesday released a nearly eight-minute video that said that those who imply that she bears some responsibility for Jared Lee Loughner's act of violence are guilty of "blood libel."[...]

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