What do you mean Nathan? You state the apparent obvious. Come right out with what you are thinking if you have similar feelings to the Vandals. And then explain why someone who is supporting hurt, vulnerable people should be attacked. He would support you if you were in a similar position. You make no sense, but then this present era has lost its senses it seems.
Do you really think he would be bothered by this. There is an old saying ‘speak truth to power’. Minto is simply saying what is the truth. Look Nathan read some history: start with Illan Pappe he is a Jewish academic who has written numerous books and articles on the history of the area and how the main stream media ignore the plight of the Palestinians, you see Nathan they are not white!
It says a great deal about the moron who did this, it wasn’t just about Minto’s views on the IDF and their treacherous government, it is about Te Tiriti and about making poverty history. Basically some right wing idiot.
While there is little I would agree with in Minto’s protest campaigns he should be able to do them without being attacked in this cowardly way . Front up to him like a man a win your argument face to face .
Nathan you are the one saying ‘Talking and trying to find a way forward’. Lots of goodwill for all who support the right of return of Palestinians to their homes. n Hamas was democratically elected by the people of Gaza, and like all States it has an armed wing.
So Trevor does that mean you supported the Springbok racist team for which Minto has always been known for leading the anti apartheid movement for some years. You of course won’t really have any idea of the many many issues Minto has been involved in. But presumably you think the US’s invasion of all the many countries is justified?
Remember the screaming banner headlines in the Mainstream media when a window was broken in Winston Peters house, and the smearing of anti-genocide protesters as responsible?, that is until the person actually responsible appeared in court.
….The 29-year-old man was charged with burglary after a window was broken at the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ home in St Mary’s Bay.
Police were called to Peters’ home at about 5.40pm on Monday. The 29-year-old was later charged.
The man made his first appearance at the Auckland District Court on Friday and entered a not guilty plea.
The man’s lawyer, Jonathan Hudson, relayed to RNZ that his client claimed he was not involved in the protest outside Peters’ house that evening.
He is next set to appear in February for a case review hearing, ahead of a jury trial at a later date….
John is handling this with dignity, I thought that he was in a quiet safe area of Waltham although it only takes a redneck to see his flags and their evil intentions could be carried out.
Gaby I think you are one mixed up person and I can understand how that could be. However to say that people supporting Palestine want to see Israel wiped out is puerile.
I think you are reacting to the psychological condition called projection. There has been thinking about this condition since the 1600s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection The American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology defines projection as follows:[1]
[T]he process by which one attributes one’s own individual positive or negative characteristics, affects, and impulses to another person or group… often a defense mechanism in which unpleasant or unacceptable impulses, stressors, ideas, affects, or responsibilities are attributed to others. For example, the defense mechanism of projection enables a person conflicted over expressing anger to change “I hate them” to “They hate me.” Such defensive patterns are often used to justify prejudice or evade responsibility…
[and] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giambattista_Vico 1688-1744
[and] In 1841, Ludwig Feuerbach was the first enlightenment thinker to employ this concept as the basis for a systematic critique of religion….
[then is stated]
… The Babylonian Talmud (500 AD) notes the human tendency toward projection and warns against it: “Do not taunt your neighbour with the blemish you yourself have.”[7][attribution needed] In the parable of the Mote and the Beam in the New Testament, Jesus warned against projection:…
…Freud argued that in projection, thoughts, motivations, desires, and feelings that cannot be accepted as one’s own are dealt with by being placed in the outside world and attributed to someone else.[10] Freud would later argue that projection did not take place arbitrarily, but rather seized on and exaggerated an element that already existed on a small scale in the other person…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection#Freud
It would be understandable if you are affected by strong projection in your judgment Gaby. But still this does not mean that you are right in tour comment copied below. Bob January 7, 2026 At 4:02 pm
Why is JM being called a Nazi?
gaby January 8, 2026 At 11:40 am
I assume you’re being satirical, Bob. Free Palestine, Minto’s catchphrase, means exterminate Israeli Jews. So does from the river to the sea.
One of the modern explanations about projection. Projection ultimately stems from internal conflict. Attributing unacceptable feelings or traits to others can be a way for some people to try to avoid uncomfortable realizations. It’s a subliminal strategy that can protect people from anxiety, distress, and other negative emotions.
23 Jan 2023
Projection as a Defense Mechanism – Talkspace https://www.talkspace.com › blog › projection-defense-.
In addition to this Minto’s letterbox has had articles and other bits and pieces put in it that support the Zionist Israelis. But the most recent was a slip of paper with the name ‘Matilda’ on it.
Presumably the poor kid killed in Bondi is more important than the 30,000 murdered by the IDF.
I mourn for every child murdered anywhere any time!
This gutless person cannot apparently knock on the door and have a discussion. Now Minto does not have horns!
John Minto is a national hero in my view, for his long history of activism for all the right causes. The Israelis have killed hundreds of thousands of innocent men women and children in Gaza, a clear and obvious case of genocide supported by scholars of both the left and the right.
I have seen nothing mentioned in our right wing state sponsored media regarding this attack.
The silence is deafening as expected.
John you have been through this before in 1981 and the following years.
We are forever grateful to you and your guts in putting your life on the line to highlight the injustices of Apartheid and now the extermination of the Palestinians and exposing just how corrupt this nation is despite its ranking as one of the least corrupt in the world.
John – Now you know how others feel about your, and your group way of operating…Not nice is it.
In your opinion Nathan…but your opinions aren’t that nice are they.
You see how your comment works, I’d suggest don’t be a hypocrite.
What do you mean Nathan? You state the apparent obvious. Come right out with what you are thinking if you have similar feelings to the Vandals. And then explain why someone who is supporting hurt, vulnerable people should be attacked. He would support you if you were in a similar position. You make no sense, but then this present era has lost its senses it seems.
Do you really think he would be bothered by this. There is an old saying ‘speak truth to power’. Minto is simply saying what is the truth. Look Nathan read some history: start with Illan Pappe he is a Jewish academic who has written numerous books and articles on the history of the area and how the main stream media ignore the plight of the Palestinians, you see Nathan they are not white!
It says a great deal about the moron who did this, it wasn’t just about Minto’s views on the IDF and their treacherous government, it is about Te Tiriti and about making poverty history. Basically some right wing idiot.
But no humans feel like you do Nathan. And soon you will not be around polluting the earth.
Guess where Zelda and Nathan were last night .
While there is little I would agree with in Minto’s protest campaigns he should be able to do them without being attacked in this cowardly way . Front up to him like a man a win your argument face to face .
Trevor – Yes, agreed…Talking, and trying to work out a way forward is best.
So when are you going to Minto’s for a cuppa and a discussion?
MICHAL – Why? He has stated his views clearly, and also has stated that they will not change over the Israel – Hamas War…No goodwill on his side.
MICHAL – Why? He has stated his views clearly, and also has stated that they will not change over the Israel – Hamas War…No goodwill on his side.
Nathan you are the one saying ‘Talking and trying to find a way forward’. Lots of goodwill for all who support the right of return of Palestinians to their homes. n Hamas was democratically elected by the people of Gaza, and like all States it has an armed wing.
So Trevor does that mean you supported the Springbok racist team for which Minto has always been known for leading the anti apartheid movement for some years. You of course won’t really have any idea of the many many issues Minto has been involved in. But presumably you think the US’s invasion of all the many countries is justified?
Remember the screaming banner headlines in the Mainstream media when a window was broken in Winston Peters house, and the smearing of anti-genocide protesters as responsible?, that is until the person actually responsible appeared in court.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/top/575529/man-accused-of-smashing-winston-peters-window-pleads-not-guilty
….The 29-year-old man was charged with burglary after a window was broken at the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ home in St Mary’s Bay.
Police were called to Peters’ home at about 5.40pm on Monday. The 29-year-old was later charged.
The man made his first appearance at the Auckland District Court on Friday and entered a not guilty plea.
The man’s lawyer, Jonathan Hudson, relayed to RNZ that his client claimed he was not involved in the protest outside Peters’ house that evening.
He is next set to appear in February for a case review hearing, ahead of a jury trial at a later date….
Pat O’DEa – He was on CCTV doing it.
John is handling this with dignity, I thought that he was in a quiet safe area of Waltham although it only takes a redneck to see his flags and their evil intentions could be carried out.
Why is JM being called a Nazi?
I assume you’re being satirical, Bob. Free Palestine, Minto’s catchphrase, means exterminate Israeli Jews. So does from the river to the sea.
Just the Zionists I think. One state with democratic elections. Simple! It was like this before.
Gaby I think you are one mixed up person and I can understand how that could be. However to say that people supporting Palestine want to see Israel wiped out is puerile.
I think you are reacting to the psychological condition called projection. There has been thinking about this condition since the 1600s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection
The American Psychological Association Dictionary of Psychology defines projection as follows:[1]
[T]he process by which one attributes one’s own individual positive or negative characteristics, affects, and impulses to another person or group… often a defense mechanism in which unpleasant or unacceptable impulses, stressors, ideas, affects, or responsibilities are attributed to others. For example, the defense mechanism of projection enables a person conflicted over expressing anger to change “I hate them” to “They hate me.” Such defensive patterns are often used to justify prejudice or evade responsibility…
[and]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giambattista_Vico 1688-1744
[and] In 1841, Ludwig Feuerbach was the first enlightenment thinker to employ this concept as the basis for a systematic critique of religion….
[then is stated]
… The Babylonian Talmud (500 AD) notes the human tendency toward projection and warns against it: “Do not taunt your neighbour with the blemish you yourself have.”[7][attribution needed] In the parable of the Mote and the Beam in the New Testament, Jesus warned against projection:…
…Freud argued that in projection, thoughts, motivations, desires, and feelings that cannot be accepted as one’s own are dealt with by being placed in the outside world and attributed to someone else.[10] Freud would later argue that projection did not take place arbitrarily, but rather seized on and exaggerated an element that already existed on a small scale in the other person…https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection#Freud
It would be understandable if you are affected by strong projection in your judgment Gaby. But still this does not mean that you are right in tour comment copied below.
Bob January 7, 2026 At 4:02 pm
Why is JM being called a Nazi?
gaby January 8, 2026 At 11:40 am
I assume you’re being satirical, Bob. Free Palestine, Minto’s catchphrase, means exterminate Israeli Jews. So does from the river to the sea.
One of the modern explanations about projection.
Projection ultimately stems from internal conflict. Attributing unacceptable feelings or traits to others can be a way for some people to try to avoid uncomfortable realizations. It’s a subliminal strategy that can protect people from anxiety, distress, and other negative emotions.
23 Jan 2023
Projection as a Defense Mechanism – Talkspace
https://www.talkspace.com › blog › projection-defense-.
In addition to this Minto’s letterbox has had articles and other bits and pieces put in it that support the Zionist Israelis. But the most recent was a slip of paper with the name ‘Matilda’ on it.
Presumably the poor kid killed in Bondi is more important than the 30,000 murdered by the IDF.
I mourn for every child murdered anywhere any time!
This gutless person cannot apparently knock on the door and have a discussion. Now Minto does not have horns!
John Minto is a national hero in my view, for his long history of activism for all the right causes. The Israelis have killed hundreds of thousands of innocent men women and children in Gaza, a clear and obvious case of genocide supported by scholars of both the left and the right.
Gee Nathan I thought you would have used the cowards colour yellow to paint your message.
Mat – Go tell the Bondi Beach shooting victims and their families your views on the matter…I dare you.
I’ll do it, pedophile. We human beings don’t fear you satanic monsters.
I have seen nothing mentioned in our right wing state sponsored media regarding this attack.
The silence is deafening as expected.
John you have been through this before in 1981 and the following years.
We are forever grateful to you and your guts in putting your life on the line to highlight the injustices of Apartheid and now the extermination of the Palestinians and exposing just how corrupt this nation is despite its ranking as one of the least corrupt in the world.
You and us know different.
Kia kaha John.