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In reply to the discussion: Palestinians: Settlement Expansion Means 1 State [View all]azurnoir
(45,850 posts)136. Tell that to the UN
but it may 'comfort' you to know Israel is threatening to resume assassinations and cancel the cease fire in Gaza if Palestinian leaders enter through Egypt
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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