I say we refuse to negotiate!
posted at 12:14 pm on July 1, 2009 by Ed Morrissey
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It’s been a while since we last heard from Cynthia McKinney, but today we discover that she’s … well, in the same place as six months ago. McKinney tried running the Israeli blockade on Gaza and got captured, along with her crew. Now she demands her release, while the Israelis make the completely understandable case that they don’t want her a minute longer than necessary (via Yid with Lid):
Former U.S. lawmaker and Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney, whose relief boat was seized by an Israeli naval ship Tuesday for the second time in a year, is demanding the immediate release of her and 20 other activists.
McKinney, a longtime supporter of Palestinians, said her Greek-flagged boat, the Spirit of Humanity, was carrying medical supplies, cement, olive trees and children’s toys to Gaza when it was boarded by the Israeli navy.
“This is an outrageous violation of international law against us,” said McKinney. “Our boat was not in Israeli waters and we were on a human rights mission to the Gaza Strip. President Obama just told Israel to let in humanitarian and reconstruction supplies, and that’s exactly what we tried to do. We’re asking the international community to demand our release so we can resume our journey.”
Well, President Obama is not president of Israel. He doesn’t get to dictate policy to Jerusalem, although Obama himself might think that he can. The Israelis do allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, but through closely secured transit points that allow them to keep out weapons, especially rockets that get launched from Gaza at cities in southern Israel. Running a blockade carries with it the risk of arrest — or worse — and announcing your intention to run the blockade (as McKinney does in this statement) is certainly enough reason to stop the Spirit of Humanity before it succeeds.
In fact, the Israelis warned McKinney and her crew to stay out of Gaza waters. They ignored the radio warning and proceeded towards Gaza until the Israeli navy intercepted them and forced them into an Israeli port. Israel also said that they would send the goods McKinney transported into Gaza as soon as it checked out as safe.
The Israelis, meanwhile, have already tired of McKinney:
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said Israel was planning to free the crew and passengers.
“Nobody wants to keep them here,” he said. “They will be released as soon as they are checked.”
We feel your pain, Yigal.
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I’m surprised she didn’t just slap her way out. Apparently, they simply don’t know who she IS!
Star20 on July 1, 2009 at 1:02 PM
… the bride of Frankenstein?
Shy Guy on July 1, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Take your time. No seriously, keep her. We will PAY you….
Want the MX missiles left over from the cold war? KEEP HER!!!
sonofdy on July 1, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Shy Guy on July 1, 2009
Other than the hair the bride of Frankenstein was good looking. McKinney is ugly down to the bone.
SKYFOX on July 1, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Why how insensitive of you.There might be other women in here, equally less than attractive, that you might offend. You might cause them to become uncomfortable with your response.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM
They should releasae her to Iran, that’d teach those pesky Iranians….and her too. The minute she started opening her cavernous and insane mouth they’d stone her stupid ass to death.
Spiritk9 on July 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Every day, in every way, you force me to lower my opinion of you even further.
Are you familiar with why the Roman’s changed the name of the region from Judea to Palestine?
Are you actually stupid enough to believe that there has EVER been peace in that region?
MarkTheGreat on July 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Hey, has McKinney’s dad launched into another anti-Semitic tirade over this yet?
radjah shelduck on July 1, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Oh, my heavens! I honestly thought that photo was Eddie Murphy’s portrayal of Buh-wheat. (ROFL!)
ErinF on July 1, 2009 at 1:08 PM
Another victim of the public school system. This is exactly why I plan to educate my kids in New Zealand.
sonofdy on July 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Got water boarding?
christene on July 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Lets take up a collection to bribe someone to release her exactly where they found her.
minus the boat.
sonofdy on July 1, 2009 at 1:10 PM
After she’s done there i think Ms McKinney ought to make a humanitarian voyage to North Korea.
ORconservative on July 1, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Will someone pleeeeezzz put a burkha on that biotch?
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Its Buckwheat!
Bevan on July 1, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Please refrain from sai=ying that or you, like me, might be labled a racist. Please remember that some people are very sensitive and you much watch, very carefully, how you say things. Just some friendly advise from a former tagged racist.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:13 PM
LOL…sorta like saying Alien is defending Predator.
Oh…when you can produce a map, published before 1948, that outlines the nation of Palestine, please publish it here.
Limerick on July 1, 2009 at 1:14 PM
Satan is asking that you get a new schtick…There is only room for one in the absolute anti-semitism business.
daesleeper on July 1, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Relax. I was obviously only referring to such women who have gone through self-inflicted botched lobotomies.
Shy Guy on July 1, 2009 at 1:16 PM
Here’s one woman who would look better in a burka.
JiangxiDad on July 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM
She is one angry broad isn’t she? Too bad!
GFW on July 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:19 PM
At first I thought True King was just another anti-semite, mooslim-luvin’ nutter.
But I mean, the 12 Tribes…well, he got me there. Who could possibly argue with that?
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:19 PM
FREE SPEECH.
And sorry, but I simply don’t care what people think of me. If they want to call me a racist, it’s outta my hands. Political correctness is insane.
ErinF on July 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
this is what machelle looks like before the mats in her fur are combed out each morning…….
Ris4victory on July 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM
I dunno…if she really wanted to help you’d think she’d find a more effective way. Perhaps working with the Israelis to get aid in instead of breaking their rules? Just a thought. I wonder if they even want help from her.
scalleywag on July 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
she has that attitude of anger and inability to repect people and the law. that’s what got her into the mess in congress. she’ll never learn. hope they keep her
rjoco1 on July 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Wanna hear something that’ll blow your mind?
True story: Once upon a time, people – wait for it – actually – wait for it! – voted for her.
Seriously. Google it.
Crazy old world, ain’t it?
Professor Blather on July 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
You’re obviously just another sexist conservative who is insecure around strong women. Betcha get all weak in the knees about the Wise Latina, too.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
… and just to confirm my original point.
ErinF on July 1, 2009 at 1:23 PM
daesleeper on July 1, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Good one.
Attila (Pillage Idiot) on July 1, 2009 at 1:25 PM
Want to hear something crazier?
Those were the good ol’ days, compared to some of the people elected into office today.
Things have not gotten better.
Shy Guy on July 1, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Which, of course, Israel has been doing all along, even before “Obama told them to”. You just have to take it through official check points so they can be sure you’re not smuggling.
This isn’t about getting aid to Gaza. They could easily do that by going through the appropriate channels. This is all about a child’s need for attention.
taznar on July 1, 2009 at 1:26 PM
(OK, fixed link)
ErinF on July 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM
Pleeeeease don’t come back to Georgia!
moonsbreath on July 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM
No story about Rep. McKinney (D-GA) (aka Aunt Esther) should go without a Fred Sanford quote:
Aunt Esther: Woodrow and I are going to have a baby.
Fred Sanford: Well somebody better call the zoo.
NoDonkey on July 1, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM
I’m with you in spirit… but sadly it’s still Tel Aviv to guys like Obama.
mankai on July 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Checked for what? Advanced syphilis? That would explain the crazy-eyes thing.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM
…and to guys like B16.
;)
mankai on July 1, 2009 at 1:29 PM
True_King reminds me of the fella at my church who doesn’t like our stained glass window. Jesus looks too Jewish for his tastes.
Folks like McKinney have no problem throwing crap in the face of the good guys. They know the good guys won’t do anything about it. They wouldn’t dare throw crap at a bad guy. Typical coward.
Limerick on July 1, 2009 at 1:30 PM
She is one angry broad isn’t she? Too bad!
GFW on July 1, 2009 at 1:18 PM
You’re obviously just another sexist conservative who is insecure around strong women. Betcha get all weak in the knees about the Wise Latina, too.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Conservative yes, sexist no. I love and respect women in general. However, I have zero respect for this crazy female. It’s not even her far left politics, but her angry and arrogant attitude toward the world. She comes across as rude, crude, and socially unacceptable!
GFW on July 1, 2009 at 1:31 PM
Bet ya they’re wishing they’d just sunk Spirit of Humanity. I sure am.
mr.blacksheep on July 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM
In other words, a Democrat? :-)
coldwarrior on July 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM
GFW…uh, my post was, uh, sarc, buddy.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:33 PM
That image of Cynthia is a fake, obviously produced by someone with the most rudimentary of Photoshop skills.
Here’s the real original.
DarkCurrent on July 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM
See, I told you, I told you someone in here would be ultra sensitive and you’d be in trouble. Hey, it happened to me too. I guess it’s strictly “G” rated during the day. At night it goes to PG-13
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM
How about releasing them and the boat just off the coast of Somalia, maybe the pirates will do a big favor and capture the boat and crew to hold for a ransom. H… I’d even donate to pay the pirates to hold them for say the next generation or so.
chemman on July 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Exactly.
scalleywag on July 1, 2009 at 1:35 PM
Wade on July 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM
You know, when I first glimpsed that pic, I thought it was Michelle Obama without her planet of the apes breastplate
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM
This one is even more topical:
Fred Sanford: Goodbye, dear
Aunt Esther: Oh, you called me dear.
Fred Sanford: Why shouldn’t I call you DEER? You look like Bambi’s father!
NoDonkey on July 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM
What you have against broads?
Wade on July 1, 2009 at 1:39 PM
Stop stealing other people’s nicks! :)
OldEnglish on July 1, 2009 at 1:40 PM
If she was a strong conservative there is no way I could vote for that face.
feedercattle on July 1, 2009 at 1:40 PM
This woman scares me just looking at her. I guess she’s mad at the world over her looks.
Rick007 on July 1, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Only lefty loonies look this outrageous, here she looks like Sideshow Bob in blackface.
NoDonkey on July 1, 2009 at 1:42 PM
See? See? Another white male who is “scared” by a strong, proud woman of cullah
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Oh geez, NOW what did I do. Did I offend someone again? I hope not…
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:44 PM
Hey, where did True King go? I was looking forward to hearing more about those 12 Tribes.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM
I now believe anything everyone else in here believes as long as it doesn’t offend anyone!
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Princess LeiaKinney: This is an outrageous violation of international law against us. Our boat was not in Imperial Zionist waters. President Obama will not sit still for this. When he hears you’ve attacked a human rights mission…
Darth Shlomo: Don’t act so surprised, your highness.
bandarlog on July 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Jeff, face facts, man. You’re inherently offensive because you’re caucasian and you have a penis
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM
“This is an outrageous violation of international law against us,” said McKinney.
Perhaps some exaggerated head bobbing and an “Oh no
you di-ent” would have won her freedom.
elderberry on July 1, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Give the man a chance. It takes time to gather up enough brimstone to take out HotAir.
Limerick on July 1, 2009 at 1:47 PM
I’d like to see Cynthia as Bride of Frankenstein. Can’t speak, only hisses.
Loxodonta on July 1, 2009 at 1:47 PM
ROFLMAO!
Damn, that was funny.
-Dave
Dave R. on July 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Please refrain from calling her Bride Of Frankenstein as it might upset some one who one day has been or will be a bride.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:49 PM
He’s back over at StormFront or talking to Alex Jones.
Knucklehead on July 1, 2009 at 1:50 PM
I think we have just found the new leader of the democratic party.
Wine_N_Dine on July 1, 2009 at 1:50 PM
It would be so nice if they would reconsider and keep that moron.
rplat on July 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Shouldn’t the Bride of Frankenstein be a little less frightening than Frankenstein?
Maybe she can be the jilted Bride of Frankenstein with 250 guests in the church.
NoDonkey on July 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM
She’s not worth the cost of the bullet that would go through that hair. Drowning’s out – the oil slick would scare the Israelis to death.
Might as well take her prisoner and use her to torture the Pali terrorists into confessions.
Jaibones on July 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Frankenstein? Frankenstein? Sounds like, you know, a Jooooooooo!! Let’s have True King get right on it.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Hee, Hee!
OldEnglish on July 1, 2009 at 1:53 PM
Too bad they didn’t just strap Cynthia to an anchor and then lose the anchor.
GarandFan on July 1, 2009 at 1:56 PM
OT: Lox, do remember last weekend you said I should got out in the early morning storm but keep safe? No? Anyway…
Here’s something that happened nearby during that same storm
DarkCurrent on July 1, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Wow, I don’t know how to even start with this one. First, refrain from saying gun or bullet as it makes some people uncomfortable. Next, I don’t like the racial tone of that crack about her hair and an oil slick. That comment could cause someone to cry. Finally,never never use the words torture, (too scary)or terrorists, (they’re now “freedom fighters”) Please keep this blog clean friendly and boring.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 1:57 PM
Hey! You scratched my anchor!
NoDonkey on July 1, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Saw this on Weasel Zippers yesterday, and it was the only bright spot of my day. That photo says it all! The insanity it takes to defy the Israelis is well… beyond words.
In other news, why are we giving guns to Lebanon?
freeus on July 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM
I heartily agree!!
And let’s insist that McKinney be set kept in Gaza until such time as the Palestinians lay down their arms, achieve self-sufficiency, and recognize Israel.
landlines on July 1, 2009 at 2:01 PM
Sorry. Wasn’t sure exactly where Cynthia was going to strike next.
Loxodonta on July 1, 2009 at 2:04 PM
I bet, down deep, she’s a wonderful person.
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 2:04 PM
One can wish… /s
coldwarrior on July 1, 2009 at 2:08 PM
Jeff, I’m really impressed. You’ve, um, grown in office.
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 2:08 PM
You mean, as in 6 feet under?
I still doubt it.
Shy Guy on July 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM
LOL…
ladyingray on July 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Kinda makes you proud that she was a former member of the US House of Rep’s doesn’t it?
d1carter on July 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM
(Hiding a laugh) That was VERY insensitive of you. You should be ashamed of yourself. If someone clicked on to that they might become offended. Oh my!
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM
And by the way, Jeff, you’ve caused me to look into my soul and deeply, deeply regret my earlier post that suggested that the passionate look in her lovely eyes might be the result of advance syphilis.
Now, about those 12 Tribes…
guntotinglibertarian on July 1, 2009 at 2:10 PM
Yes, I am ashamed….but I did get an American Flag in there. :-)
coldwarrior on July 1, 2009 at 2:11 PM
I’ve been shown the error of my ways. I will no longer make people feel uncomfortable, or make them cry.I’ll believe anything everyone else in here, as long as it doesn’t offend anyone!
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 2:13 PM
I won’t justify that remark with a response. (Unless a non-response would cause someone in here to become uncomfortable.)
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 2:15 PM
I’m glad I could change your sinful ways. Now sin no more my son!
Jeff from WI on July 1, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Maybe they can send them home by way of North Korea?
Parcel Post?
Iblis on July 1, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Israel should sentence them all to 2 years in jail, and keep them there.
progressoverpeace on July 1, 2009 at 2:17 PM
This story made me happy.
Maybe she thought she was dealing with a moronic nation that doesn’t worry about its borders, like, say, the U.S.
jazz_piano on July 1, 2009 at 2:18 PM
Damnit! They should have sank that boat and McKinney along with it.
Cut law breakers slack and they always return to break more laws. I expected something better from our Israeli brothers.
DannoJyd on July 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM
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