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In reply to the discussion: Support for Israel and blind support for Netanyahu's right wing government [View all]malaise
(275,561 posts)12. Well said Uncle Joe
but as long as Israel holds on to Palestinian lands this will never stop and support for that land grab should also be removed. Rec
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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