tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post438145806198058801..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: Violent anti-Israel demonstration in ParisEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-73062420679175587332009-01-20T23:29:00.000+01:002009-01-20T23:29:00.000+01:00Yikes. Tipping cars on the streets of Paris sure ...Yikes. Tipping cars on the streets of Paris sure isn't going to bring peace to the holyland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-63436264489909159222009-01-09T00:25:00.000+01:002009-01-09T00:25:00.000+01:00A horrible war. There's been a few demonstrations ...A horrible war. There's been a few demonstrations in Stockholm. Great journalistic photo here Eric!Stefan Janssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542072508543147268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-23004739453387921412009-01-06T23:40:00.000+01:002009-01-06T23:40:00.000+01:00Whatever we think of the situation in Gaza, Car Bu...Whatever we think of the situation in Gaza, Car Burning for peace is quite sad. <BR/><BR/>But to all the non French here: we are not into chaos. Your comments made me wonder if you think this.<BR/>So yes, you can safely travel to Paris. <BR/><BR/>Jolie photo en tout cas!elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698959066456495947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-17279823744037614652009-01-06T00:18:00.000+01:002009-01-06T00:18:00.000+01:00It is sad that people do resort to destruction of ...It is sad that people do resort to destruction of property and hurting those who are not even remotely involved in any of the conflict whatsoever. It would be sad to come out the next morning and realize that you (or your car) was just an innocent bystander in something where people got carried away by their emotions.<BR/><BR/>I do pray that there will be a calm in the Middle East. It seems unlikely, but that is what prayer is, asking for something beyond our capabilities. I may not understand why there is so much fighting, but thankfully, the One in control does and knows the ultimate ending.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-56947069270529587292009-01-06T00:17:00.000+01:002009-01-06T00:17:00.000+01:00Thanks for posting this, Eric. I think the commen...Thanks for posting this, Eric. I think the comments have been excellent, and we certainly do need to talk about these issues or peace will be just a mirage...newwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067437471456354376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-22170830648055282502009-01-05T01:45:00.000+01:002009-01-05T01:45:00.000+01:00Yeah, sorry, I didn't wish to comment on the Israe...Yeah, sorry, I didn't wish to comment on the Israeli conflict, so it seems easier to make a semi-joke instead (and I do find the shot spectacular ).<BR/><BR/>I don't completely agree with Petra's comment "our gods and religions have always taught peace and tolerance," but I can't debate it any further because I tend to lose my "flexibility" or diplomacy in debates involving religion, and you couldn't talk about the conflict without talking bout the underlying reasons for the conflict. Oh, well. All of this is pretty sad.Tomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-19896495955739568062009-01-05T01:24:00.000+01:002009-01-05T01:24:00.000+01:00This is a great shot! It reminds me a little bit ...This is a great shot! It reminds me a little bit of May '68 except the cars weren't that cool looking. I'm actually trying to buy a car just like this, but maybe I'll pass on this particular one. ;)Tomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-19325193281386292782009-01-04T23:27:00.000+01:002009-01-04T23:27:00.000+01:00Thank you for all your repectful comments. I parti...Thank you for all your repectful comments. I particularly appreciated that no one started blaming agressively one side or another. <BR/><BR/>I agree that words are very important - especially in this kind of situations, but I don't really think that saying this was an anti-Israel protest shows any bias (you know how cautious, and not judgemental I try to be on PDP!)Eric Teninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368181213992718196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-23384685037729498972009-01-04T22:17:00.000+01:002009-01-04T22:17:00.000+01:00Oh my! Sounds like a very tense situation. I would...Oh my! Sounds like a very tense situation. I would not like being a tourist and getting tangled up in a demonstration like that, though the photo opportunity would undoubtedly draw me in. <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year, Eric. Tomorrow will be my CDPB first year anniversary. Thanks for providing the inspiration to this great community.Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-85189095421285742452009-01-04T20:49:00.000+01:002009-01-04T20:49:00.000+01:00I remember similar comments made to this blog a co...I remember similar comments made to this blog a couple of years ago, when Israel went to war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. A blogger and routine visitor to this site gave up her daily photo at that time because of her dismay at what family members in Lebanon were suffering. Now this again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-58160294133069245242009-01-04T20:08:00.000+01:002009-01-04T20:08:00.000+01:00Ah that's great, Little Guille! :)Hey - I know thi...Ah that's great, Little Guille! :)<BR/><BR/>Hey - I know this is a serious subject but just for a second's break; - I have snow! Yay! Not too much, but it is snow. Is it snowing again in Paree?Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-16369514881869468392009-01-04T19:57:00.000+01:002009-01-04T19:57:00.000+01:00Lynn, for you, I'm "Lil G" anytime you want!GG, co...Lynn, for you, I'm "Lil G" anytime you want!<BR/><BR/>GG, confusion is the good word I think (I don't pretend to be fluent, though!!). Amalgam exists too, mais au sens figuré je crois.<BR/><BR/>This animoto is shocking...guillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367207273165799146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-69418900502299922342009-01-04T18:18:00.000+01:002009-01-04T18:18:00.000+01:00Bettina, what a terrible story! M.K. mentions the ...Bettina, what a terrible story! M.K. mentions the overturning of cars after sporting events and it brings hooligans to mind. Religious violence seems analogous: a "my god's better than your god" sporting event, escalating to violence that gets the world nowhere.<BR/><BR/>I don't wish to disparage anyone's religion, only to say that our gods and religions have always taught peace and tolerance, not violence or competition. Where/how do we stop? Blaming doesn't help. Who stops first?Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-59467799453431407922009-01-04T17:05:00.000+01:002009-01-04T17:05:00.000+01:00Wow! Did I really come back to this? I don't mean ...Wow! Did I really come back to this? I don't mean the photos (our on-the-spot reporter Eric did great), but I mean the violence. So much for the holiday spirit!Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-35830012461014480792009-01-04T16:21:00.000+01:002009-01-04T16:21:00.000+01:00I agree with some earlier comments Eric. Be carefu...I agree with some earlier comments Eric. Be careful with the words you use : showing such a picture with "violent anti-Israel demonstration in Paris" as a title might be a little biased. <BR/>1/ The demonstration appears to be against Gaza's bombing and it's dangerous qualifying them as anti-Israel.<BR/>2/ "casseurs" are not demonstrators like hooligans are not football supporters.<BR/><BR/>Please no "amalgame" (sorry I don't know the english word for it) for the situation is worrying enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-47543574112651772562009-01-04T15:27:00.000+01:002009-01-04T15:27:00.000+01:00Very moving!! Hope it moves all towards peace. I...Very moving!! Hope it moves all towards peace. Ironic, how a peaceful demonstration against violence turned to violence. I'm sure it was just a few, but it only takes a few. Hope it wasn't too close to your home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-45223697428056433612009-01-04T15:14:00.000+01:002009-01-04T15:14:00.000+01:00Well Eric you have surpassed yourself! The Animot...Well Eric you have surpassed yourself! The Animoto was very moving indeed. Such a sad sight but really well photographed to get the message out.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-79109046525549673582009-01-04T15:05:00.000+01:002009-01-04T15:05:00.000+01:00Eric's photos havae started a dialog that is diffi...Eric's photos havae started a dialog that is difficult, but necessary. From my peaceful Sunday a.m. perch here in New England, watching sun and shadows dancing on the snow, it is hard for me to realize or understand the violence in the Middle East or the violent reactions of protest in other places. I remind everyone of the simplest and most important phrase, "love one another".MacRainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812424563635356169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-74196551642019891462009-01-04T13:57:00.000+01:002009-01-04T13:57:00.000+01:00Michelle - I do recall occasionally seeing cars fl...Michelle - I do recall occasionally seeing cars flipped, burned or damaged in the US, in big cities. Isn't it usually after some major sporting event? Losing side retaliates?? Oh dear!!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-55701685630743987182009-01-04T13:39:00.000+01:002009-01-04T13:39:00.000+01:00Great shot .. Oh HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!==AlaskaGreat shot .. Oh <BR/><BR/>HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!<BR/><BR/>==AlaskaSteve & Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123991783451231706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-55410645762974174052009-01-04T13:26:00.000+01:002009-01-04T13:26:00.000+01:00This is a great photo, Eric. But of course the sit...This is a great photo, Eric. But of course the situation is very tragic and it's a very sensitive topic.<BR/>I agree with M.K. AND Guille... it's so hard...<BR/>A few days ago two jewish men were shot down by some Hamash supporters here in Denmark, and a huge part of the Palestinian community was celebrating - that makes me sick ! That's NOT the way our democracy works.<BR/>All of you in Paris;stay safe if this madness continues or even escalates.Bettinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654317066587245401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-67427269314216082132009-01-04T12:12:00.000+01:002009-01-04T12:12:00.000+01:00Do be careful though Eric, as someone else said. ...Do be careful though Eric, as someone else said. Guille, too, take care on your way to and from work - you are very precious to us, Guille. :) I always want to call you 'little Guille' - in an affectionate way of course, not patronising - I suppose because you are much younger. You are of course, nonetheless wise way beyond your years!Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-59190098714216031912009-01-04T12:08:00.000+01:002009-01-04T12:08:00.000+01:00Goodness. In London too there were angry demonstr...Goodness. In London too there were angry demonstrations outside the Israeli Embassy. No car flipping as far as I know though. Quite apart from the issue involved, I feel sorry that the property of people uninvolved in any way has been damaged. Why is it necessary to do this to show their opinion?<BR/><BR/>It's a terrible situation and I don't feel qualified, not knowing enough, to state a position as yet. Only to say that I abhor violence.<BR/><BR/>Eric this is a fantastic shot. Photojournalism at its best. You were on the spot and it brings it straight to us. I'll be back to see those other shots for sure.Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-36953300587264162542009-01-04T10:43:00.000+01:002009-01-04T10:43:00.000+01:00those who got violent last night at boulevard haus...those who got violent last night at boulevard haussmann were really dumb. violence sometimes achieves something; in this case, nothing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-54514958333875292992009-01-04T09:29:00.000+01:002009-01-04T09:29:00.000+01:00Mobs somehow have a penchant for burning vehicles....Mobs somehow have a penchant for burning vehicles. <BR/><BR/>The Indian sub continent has so many cases of buses too being set on flames in the middle of streets causing complete havoc.Aathira Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11255345206244009650noreply@blogger.com