"You Are a DANGEROUS MAN!" Rabbi Shmuley vs Iceland Protester + Steven Crowder

Rabbi Boteach's Vacation Interrupted [00:00:00]

• Rabbi Shmuley Boteach was on vacation on a volcanic island when he was approached by Samuel Goodmanson.
• Goodmanson initially posed as a fan seeking a selfie.
• He then delivered a political message, stating "Fuck Israel. Fuck the genocide going on."

  "You lied through your teeth and then you said fuck Israel. Fuck Israel, fuck the genocide going on."

Boteach Pursues and Accuses [00:00:00]

• Rabbi Boteach posted a video of himself following Goodmanson and his girlfriend.
• He accused them of anti-Semitism and vowed to press charges.
• Boteach repeatedly challenged Goodmanson to say "Fuck Israel" again.

  "Fuck Israel. Fuck Israel. Fuck the genocide going on. Say it again."

Goodmanson's Perspective [00:01:00]

• Samuel Goodmanson stated his intention was to show supporters of genocide that Icelanders do not approve.
• He acknowledged his statement was provocative but intentional.
• He argued that the "state of Israel is an unjust state and and internationally condemned for war crimes and genocide."

  "To show a supporter of genocide and his son that's actively participating in such genocide that us Icelanders don't pay kindly to that."

Accusation of Anti-Semitism [00:01:00]

• Rabbi Boteach accused Goodmanson of hating Jews and being anti-Semitic.
• Goodmanson vehemently denied this, calling it a "cheap shot."
• Goodmanson stated Boteach falsely claimed he said "fuck Jews" and put his arm around him.

  "It's complete nonsense. And it's a cheap shot he would take. And it's I don't know why he had to go there."

Girlfriend's Experience [00:01:00]

• Goodmanson's girlfriend was present and appeared intimidated by Boteach's pursuit.
• She was described as camera shy and barely knew who Boteach was.
• Goodmanson stated she was "very fearful and and embarrassed" and should not have been involved.

  "She was very fearful and and embarrassed, first and foremost, that to just to be on camera."

Iceland's Stance on Gaza [00:01:00]

• The statement "fuck Israel" is considered rude but not illegal in Iceland.
• Iceland's government has a hardline stance on the Gaza war.
• Iceland joined the case against Israel in the International Criminal Court and recognized a Palestinian state.

  "Iceland's government takes a hardline stance on the Gaza war."

Boteach's Counter-Argument [00:02:00]

• Boteach referred to the incident as an "anti-Semitic hate crime."
• He accused Goodmanson of being a liar and a misogynist for involving his girlfriend.
• Boteach questioned how a genocide could increase Gaza's population fivefold.

  "Are you seriously inverting this story from a Jewish victim of a hate crime who could not have been more pleasant to an Icelandic man who came over and admits that he lied, fraudulently misled me and said, I'm a huge fan."

Iceland's Refugee Policy [00:02:00]

• Boteach questioned Iceland's refugee intake, stating they had taken in only 200 Palestinians over nearly 20 years.
• He pointed out Iceland's small population and homogenous nature.
• Boteach suggested Iceland was virtue signaling by criticizing Israel while having strict immigration policies.

  "Iceland has taken in 200 Palestinians over the past nearly 20 years. 200. They could fit into this building."

Boteach's Accusations Against Piers Morgan [00:02:00]

• Boteach accused Piers Morgan of being a British citizen whose country illegally invaded Iceland.
• He referenced Winston Churchill's actions in World War II.
• Boteach implied Morgan would react similarly if insulted.

  "Your country, Pierce, your country illegally invaded Iceland in April of 1941 because they feared that the Germans would take over Iceland."

Piers Morgan's Rebuttal [00:03:00]

• Morgan acknowledged Goodmanson's provocative act but criticized Boteach's aggressive pursuit of the girlfriend.
• He stated that two things can be true: Goodmanson's act and Boteach's reprehensible behavior.
• Morgan questioned why Boteach went to Iceland if he disliked it so much.

  "The behavior in the 10 minutes that followed Samuel saying fuck Israel was outrageous, because there was a young woman, clearly very intimidated by what you were doing, didn't want to be on camera."

Boteach's Defense of "Hate Crime" [00:03:00]

• Boteach insisted the incident was an anti-Semitic hate crime.
• He cited the October 7th attacks on Israel as context for anti-Semitism.
• He argued that saying "F Israel" to a Jewish person is pure anti-Semitism.

  "Going over to an American Jewish citizen in middle of the street and harassing and making them feel very unsafe and attacking them when they're alone and don't know and saying, F Israel to your face. That is anti-Semitism, pure and simple."

Goodmanson's Response to "Hate Crime" [00:04:00]

• Goodmanson stated there was no evidence of anti-Semitism or Jew-hatred.
• He argued that criticizing Israel's government is not the same as hating Jews.
• He pointed out that a majority in the US have a negative view of Israel's actions.

  "Nothing I've seen in these videos proves that he either hates Jews or is anti-Semitic. He just opposes what Israel has been doing in Gaza."

Boteach's Accusations of Misogyny [00:04:00]

• Boteach accused Goodmanson of misogyny for involving his girlfriend.
• He stated that Goodmanson's girlfriend was with him the entire time.
• Boteach felt sorry for the girlfriend.

  "The only, and I'm not, and I'm, and I'm not a violent man. I'm not a violent man."

Goodmanson's Final Statement [00:05:00]

• Goodmanson called Boteach a "dangerous man."
• He highlighted the 70,000 Palestinians killed and Gaza's devastation.
• He stated that Icelanders with "good moral conscience" protest such actions.

  "It's crazy that he's still playing the victim. 70,000 Palestinians killed, uninhabitable for over 2 million people."

Boteach's Response and Muting [00:05:00]

• Boteach responded by saying Goodmanson's actions were "misogyny female abuse."
• Piers Morgan muted Boteach to allow Goodmanson the final word.
• Boteach accused Morgan of a "two-on-one" debate.

  "The only, the only, the only, the only defense, because there are that many anti-summites in the world, sadly, but let me tell you something, Pierce, the only defense I have is something that we Americans, we Americans call, you muted me, but you muted him."

Legal Ramifications in Iceland [00:06:00]

• Goodmanson noted that Icelandic law is now intertwined with international war crime laws.
• He suggested Boteach and his son could be arrested if suspected of war crimes.
• Goodmanson urged Boteach to leave Iceland.

  "Now you see his intentions. Okay, I can't even get awarded with this guy."

Boteach's Response to Legal Claims [00:06:00]

• Boteach stated the ICC prosecutor who brought charges against Israel was suspended.
• He accused Goodmanson of misogyny for involving his girlfriend.
• Boteach maintained his right to record confrontations.

  "The ICC prosecutor who brought those charges against Israel which are charges it's not a trial his name is Kairam Khan he was fired and suspended by the ICC last he was excuse me he won't let me respond"

Discussion on Fascism and Socialism [00:07:00]

• The conversation shifted to a discussion between Piers Morgan and Stephen Crowder about fascism and socialism.
• Crowder argued that while fascism is immoral, it can yield economic results, unlike socialism.
• They debated historical examples like Pinochet and Allende, and the rise of socialist ideologies.

  "Fascism is immoral, but you have to acknowledge economically can yield some results. So it's immoral, but sometimes it works."