“I came to the concert because I really like his music, without any connection to his political stance toward Israel. And I had a lot of fun, until I noticed the Star of David, on the inflatable pig. That was the only religious-national symbol which appeared among other symbols for fascism, dictatorships and oppression of people. Waters crossed the line and gave expression to an anti-Semitic message, beyond all his messages of anti-militancy.”So said an Israeli living in Belgium of anti-Israel activist Roger Waters's gig in that country, where a shocking instance of antisemitism was on display.
Read about it here
There's a video here which shows the pig. (Both of them.)
Good piece by Jonathan Tobin about Waters here
It's not the first time Roger Waters knockoff Pink Floyd cover band, has misused the Star of David.
ReplyDeleteFrom 2010:
Roger Waters presents: 'Star of David' bombs
During his performances of “Goodbye Blue Sky,” an animated scene projects images of planes dropping bombs in the shape of Jewish Stars of David followed by dollar signs
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3961859,00.html
Thanks. Odious. Talking of stars, you're one!
Deleteanother sick on the wall of lies
ReplyDeleteMr troubled waters should study the facts.
Read some history books and talk to Israeli officials
instead of being the nazi inspired hamas spokesperson.
his famous song "another brick in the wall says it clearly
"We don't need no education"