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In reply to the discussion: PSA: Israel does not control the U.S. Government. [View all]WCGreen
(45,558 posts)40. Sure doesn't, but the fact is that corner of the earth has been fought over since people
recorded history.
My statement is simply a matter of how the situation stands right now.
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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