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In reply to the discussion: Palestinians: Settlement Expansion Means 1 State [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)129. except none of the parties will accept it.
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I think the most likely short-term "solution" is a division of land a la what happened in...
Poll_Blind
Dec 2012
#13
If only there were a multi-religious Arab state, perhaps just north of Israel
Recursion
Dec 2012
#161
One already exists in Jewish form, it just seems to be offensive to so many.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#163
Well, when the majority of residents are not Jews, probably not going to be a Jewish state.
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#17
If current demographic trends persist, by 2050 Israel will have a majority Arab population. (Right
coalition_unwilling
Dec 2012
#189
And yet, that is excatly what the poster to whom I responded believes that. Do you?
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#37
It is a matter of physical reality that the Israelis setttlements are too entwined
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#53
More kool-aid, so since I don't have a coupon. I am not buying this anymore.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#57
No, you're drinking the "the country dominated by pro-settler poltiical parties
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#61
Two-state solution is a fantasy. Netanyahu has always held contempt for the idea,
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#56
I do support a two state solution, for now. See my posts to Hack89 in this thread for elaboration.
Ash_F
Dec 2012
#58
so why was recognition of Israel and it's right to exist good enough in 1993 but not now
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#67
It has nothing to do with DU'ers which is why your absurd strawman was ignored.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#90
It's not offensive to me...but most Palestinians AREN'T trying to get rid of Israel any more.
Ken Burch
Dec 2012
#85
Then perhaps you should also point your attention at those calling for Israel's removal.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#89
Are you sure you were following this sub-thread? On point is the one to whom I asked the question!
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#102
But, it is still a false analogy. Too bad you can't see it. Carry on.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#170
What a stunning refutation! "It's a false analogy". If you have an argument, make it.
Recursion
Dec 2012
#172
You are factually wrong on that: the bantustans were by protocol separate countries
Recursion
Dec 2012
#174
False anaology. But, I am betting you already knew this, given where your other posts are.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#165
Surprising. But, no, your "analysis" is nothing but run-of-the-mill propaganda.
Behind the Aegis
Dec 2012
#169
It announces the similarity of a European colonial population controlling a native majority, sure
Recursion
Dec 2012
#171
so are Native American not allowed to live in White settlements are Native Americans not US citizens
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#68
why is it that Israelli Arabs are always compared to Arabs in other countries?
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#121
History has show that it is Israel that doesn't recognize the Palestinians' right to exist
cpwm17
Dec 2012
#142
again do you compare American Blacks standard of living to White America or Blacks in African
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#135
who says they're to try Israeli's ? rrrright that;s why they keep expanding the settlements
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#44
Palestinians wanting to live anywhere in the West Bank which is now recognized as Palestine
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#64
so you are saying that the PLO/PA is responsible for what Hamas a different goverment does?
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#82
again 300,000 Israeli's and their IDF protectors will remain in a Palestinian state
azurnoir
Dec 2012
#157
I thought Jews were God's special people so they can do whatever the hell they want to.
Maineman
Dec 2012
#9
So you believe the U.S. should not support Islamic, Buddhist or Hindu states?
former9thward
Dec 2012
#23
The poster I replied to said the U.S. should not support religious based states such as Israel.
former9thward
Dec 2012
#31
Religious based state is a lot less offensive if a majority of the population
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#32
Then it will be an apartheid regime that will earn its place in the history books next to
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#39
Since you are interested in history maybe you could include a couple facts.
former9thward
Dec 2012
#76
Who forced the Israelis to build settlements throughout the West Bank? nt
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#109
Maybe the same thing that forced the U.S. to expand beyond the Atlantic coast.
former9thward
Dec 2012
#117
The PA recognized Israel in 1994, so you can't say "The Palestinians refuse to recognize Israel"
Ken Burch
Dec 2012
#112
It is the Palestinians' unwillingness to agree to specific borders that is establishing
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#123
The only offers Israel have been to willing consider are offers which dissect the West Bank-
Douglas Carpenter
Dec 2012
#125
The Israelis aren't willing to end the occupation or relinquish the cancerous settlements.
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#126
The Israelis have destroyed settlements in the past. They certainly could do it again.
JDPriestly
Dec 2012
#141
That's an important myth to quash. There really wasn't tension until the 20th century
Recursion
Dec 2012
#177
Israelis are deep in denial that Zionism and democracy are headed for a divorce.
geek tragedy
Dec 2012
#18