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In reply to the discussion: Support for Israel and blind support for Netanyahu's right wing government [View all]Uncle Joe
(59,676 posts)4. Thanks for the thanks, G_j.
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Support for Israel and blind support for Netanyahu's right wing government [View all]
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
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Well be sure you tell that to the GOP and the RW evangelicals whipping up their bases. nt
kelliekat44
Jul 2014
#5
Most of them won't listen, their own tribal-istic or "faith" based emotions have overruled
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#8
Those would be the GOP and the RW evangelicals who are obsessively "pro-Israel"(Pro-Netanyahu)
Ken Burch
Jul 2014
#26
I agree, conservaphobe but I believe unconditional support of Israel creates a dynamic that only
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#9
Yep! If a foreigner was supporting Bush's wars, it wouldn't make them "pro-American"
Chathamization
Jul 2014
#7
Precisely, Chathamization it wouldn't make them pro-American, however it would make
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#11
I can rec that. May not agree with how it might be measured or applied but the idea is right on.
TheKentuckian
Jul 2014
#10
It would have to start with our language followed by our actions, there must be some consequences
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#13
Thanks, malaise I also believe that's the crux of the problem, Palestine must be a viable nation.
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#14
Our actions speak louder than our words, I believe we send Israel 2+ billion a year in aid, reducing
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#22
After keeping close watch on our own media's "reporting" of this latest tragedy...
countryjake
Jul 2014
#20
There was a brief period of time before Yitzak Rabin was assassinated by a right wing extremist,
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#28
I agree, Jefferson, Palestine needs and deserves a viable state and I believe this arms embargo
Uncle Joe
Jul 2014
#31
When their interests interfere with ours, we'll see the administration change, until then I
Jefferson23
Jul 2014
#32