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21. I'm sick of those who think we need to check with Israel first before we approve or disapprove.
Sun Jan 6, 2013, 08:32 PM
Jan 2013

Sorry, but we're not the United States of Israel. We do what's best for us and our interests regardless of how it affects Israel. Our interests, as Republicans view them, should not always come at the behest of Israel. Israel is not always right. They are wrong in allowing their citizens to create settlements in Palestinian territory. If Israel decides to launch an attack on Iran, or some other country, we should critically think about whether it's in our interest or not to get involved. If it's not in our interest, we should stay out of it regardless of how it affects Israel.

Yes, I think it would be very enlightening to have the Armed Services committee TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #1
Well, he is anti-gay and anti-choice, but I don't think that matters to you anti-Israel folks HERVEPA Jan 2013 #2
Please link so it can be discussed. We are discussing Defense, not human rights. freshwest Jan 2013 #3
We are never not discussing human rights Lordquinton Jan 2013 #11
True, just no links to say Hagel is anti-Israeli, humans, etc. as asserted. freshwest Jan 2013 #13
After reading that Lordquinton Jan 2013 #19
Thanks and just found this bit about Hagel: freshwest Jan 2013 #20
"supports cuts in military spending" Qutzupalotl Jan 2013 #26
Agreed. The Israel issue may be cover for their sponsors, and used as dog whistle for their fundies. freshwest Jan 2013 #28
THANK YOU Skittles Jan 2013 #22
Some people are unable to make the connections HERVEPA Jan 2013 #24
Prove that I am anti-Israel in any way. It's not anti-Israel to recognize TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #4
Neo Cons Wouldn't Give A Shit About Hagel's Other Positions if He Shared Their War Views Indykatie Jan 2013 #9
Yep--funny to watch magazines like the Weekly Standard suddenly obsessed TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #10
isreal's a big boy now maybe it's tme to stop nursing at the breast of the us leftyohiolib Jan 2013 #6
First of all, Hagel admitted he was wrong to say what he said about Hormel Ken Burch Jan 2013 #15
It sounds to me like he could be A Simple Game Jan 2013 #16
Glenn Greenwald, who is gay, addressed the anti-gay issue NoMoreWarNow Jan 2013 #23
does this fucker ever stop whining? spanone Jan 2013 #5
He probably sleeps sometimes. (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2013 #7
Well, I guess he believes in doing repeatedly that which he does best. calimary Jan 2013 #12
Graham again? Well that is 1 percent of the senate pwb Jan 2013 #8
So sick of the Likud deciding who we should nominate LittleBlue Jan 2013 #14
You lost Buddy, get used to it. nt bemildred Jan 2013 #17
SecDef should have a basic opposition to war. Cynicus Emeritus Jan 2013 #18
I'm sick of those who think we need to check with Israel first before we approve or disapprove. xxxsdesdexxx Jan 2013 #21
It may be a great signal to Netanayu not to bite the hand malaise Jan 2013 #25
About time. Jester Messiah Jan 2013 #27
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