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Duppers

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41. It's more like $3 Billion in aid

Thu Jul 24, 2014, 04:17 PM

Jul 2014

Last edited Fri Jul 25, 2014, 02:10 AM - Edit history (1)

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel%E2%80%93United_States_relations

http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_foreign_aid

The U.S. paid for those bombs, yet we've the blame Putin for downing the passenger jet.
Just rich, uh.

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Support for Israel and blind support for Netanyahu's right wing government [View all] Uncle Joe Jul 2014 OP

Well said, sir, well said! Duppers Jul 2014 #1

Thank you, Duppers. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #3

that is the truth G_j Jul 2014 #2

Thanks for the thanks, G_j. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #4

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

The world is full of irony. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #34

Both sides of the conflict deserve better leaders. nt conservaphobe Jul 2014 #6

I agree, conservaphobe but I believe unconditional support of Israel creates a dynamic that only Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #9

Hate begets hate - buddha grahamhgreen Jul 2014 #35

Precisely, grahamhgreen. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #36

True, but it's not really the place of the comfortable and non-oppressed Ken Burch Jul 2014 #27

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

Well said Uncle Joe malaise Jul 2014 #12

Thanks, malaise I also believe that's the crux of the problem, Palestine must be a viable nation. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #14

Agreed! eom MohRokTah Jul 2014 #15

Thanks for the kick and rec, MohRokTah. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #16

Not quite sure, sadoldgirl Jul 2014 #17

Our actions speak louder than our words, I believe we send Israel 2+ billion a year in aid, reducing Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #22

It's more like $3 Billion in aid Duppers Jul 2014 #41

Washington himself warned of such dangers 47of74 Jul 2014 #18

That was a most profound and presicent warning from Washington. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #23

Well said, Uncle Joe Aerows Jul 2014 #19

Thank you, Aerows. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #24

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

Bookmarked! Well said. nt cry baby Jul 2014 #21

Thanks for the kick, rec and bookmarking, cry baby. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #29

Urge the U.S. Government to stop arming Israel Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #25

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

Recamundo aint_no_life_nowhere Jul 2014 #30

Thanks for the kick and recamundo, aint_no_life_nowhere. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #33

Hey Uncle Joe !!! - Did You Catch THIS: WillyT Jul 2014 #37

Yes I did, WillyT Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #38

And Peace To You !!! WillyT Jul 2014 #39

Kicked for the 11:48 CST crowd. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #40