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In reply to the discussion: PSA: Israel does not control the U.S. Government. [View all]RobertEarl
(13,685 posts)36. Well Cali
You have two or three who agree with you, and many many who don't.
Having said that, Israeli supporters control over what can be said here on DU about Israel is alarming.
And Billy Graham is in the same boat as Maher, I do believe. Funny how the right wing fundies are all in favor of allowing Israel to do whatever the fuck it pleases to the Palestinians and other Arab neighbors, and don't the right wing fundies control the US government? Why, yes they do!
So there you have it. Israel does control the US government in more ways than actual citizens like us do.
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So few care. The false Bill Maher quote has so many squealing "SEE! SEE!"
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#1
I believe the difference between GB and Israel is that GB does not live in an area
WCGreen
Feb 2013
#17
Sure doesn't, but the fact is that corner of the earth has been fought over since people
WCGreen
Feb 2013
#40
The false Bill Maher quote? Was something attributed to him that was false, or did
R. Daneel Olivaw
Feb 2013
#32
The quote being used in a few posts here are false in that he didn't say it.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#39
Ellipsis and commas have different uses and can alter a statement's meaning.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#60
Not having heard this before, here's what I discern. That's a poorly worded sentence whose meaning
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#64
Psssst. It's close to the top of this sub thread..."What Bill Maher said"
R. Daneel Olivaw
Feb 2013
#67
Oh, I see. That sucks. He didn't say that. But actually, I wondered that myself...
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#70
Then you might want to start reading up on another "I" country; INDIA.
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#13
Actually the US has often veteod UN resolutions condemning Israeli actions.
pennylane100
Feb 2013
#14
Quibble about details? You mean correct false information with actual facts?
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#28
Are you saying that the information about US veteos in support of Israel are false.
pennylane100
Feb 2013
#33
Are those countries occupying Palestinian territory for decades with our money?
Comrade Grumpy
Feb 2013
#15
"I bet if Israel was attacked, we (the United States) would ride to their rescue"
oberliner
Feb 2013
#8
And payment for Israel allying itself with the USA was the USAs continued acceptance
R. Daneel Olivaw
Feb 2013
#35
Of the 69 vetos by the USA at the UN 32 were vetos in favor of Israel.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Feb 2013
#46
I never mentioned that, my friend, and I was staying with the program.
R. Daneel Olivaw
Feb 2013
#51
Well, my friend, the person to whom I responded orignially said "ALWAYS".
Behind the Aegis
Feb 2013
#53
Simple population growth. The Arab population continues to outstrip the Israeli one.
Katashi_itto
Feb 2013
#29
Rather, the same corporate elite have undue influence on both governments. nt
RedCappedBandit
Feb 2013
#25
It's not a card. It's called historical context. And the use of "card" is as offensive
cali
Feb 2013
#73