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ooky

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68. K&R

Reply to Autumn (Original post)

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 11:58 PM

Aug 2019

Fuck Israel.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Sanders Says If Israel Wants to Ban Members of Congress, It Should Not Receive Billions in [View all] Autumn Aug 2019 OP

I completely agree Sherman A1 Aug 2019 #1

I have had issues with the amount of money Israel receives since I can't remember Perseus Aug 2019 #57

Same here. I wish others would say that the aid will be reviewed in light of Blue_true Aug 2019 #67

From my point of view Sherman A1 Aug 2019 #73

How much of that aid was used to clandestinely build nuclear weapons? Which they continue to deny. olegramps Aug 2019 #75

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #2

Violates principles of sovereignty and the country's rights Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #3

True they have no right to an automatic welcome in Israel. Israel also has no Autumn Aug 2019 #5

Other members of congress have approved the aid Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #44

No one is whining. No one is suggesting that aid be yanked willy-nilly. But if our leaders Autumn Aug 2019 #49

Nobody is holding a gun to Israel's head and demanding they allow the congresswomen. RDANGELO Aug 2019 #10

Who is arguing otherwise? LanternWaste Aug 2019 #12

Criticizing the action is ok Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #47

This literally makes zero sense, you're advocating for dismantling the entire concept of soft power, Celerity Aug 2019 #62

Well said Celerity. Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #90

It is our money treestar Aug 2019 #76

"If you want my money, you'll have to obey" And that is the problem Buzz cook Aug 2019 #86

I want to echo Celerity and suggest that America is built upon its exercise of Soft Power FreeLookMode Aug 2019 #89

No, it respects their sovereignty and rights, but also ours. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #15

WE as a sovereign entity Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #46

Yes, and we can withdraw it democratically and legally. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #48

Won't happen .. but dream on. nt Vegas Roller Aug 2019 #50

But it probably should happen Clash City Rocker Aug 2019 #51

If there is enough political will, and they insult us enough treestar Aug 2019 #77

If the shoe were on the other foot and the U.S. denied the right LuvNewcastle Aug 2019 #4

Yes of course, but they never see it that way FakeNoose Aug 2019 #23

And remember when Netanyahu addressed Congress without an invitation from Obama? Lonestarblue Aug 2019 #33

And the Obama administration was not petty enough treestar Aug 2019 #78

Absolutely. Great point. n/t True Dough Aug 2019 #37

Actually, the Administration in Feb, 2012 barred a Knesset member... VarryOn Aug 2019 #72

Terrorist group member treestar Aug 2019 #79

If our Congresswomen were were members of a terrorist group I could see that point. They aren't. Autumn Aug 2019 #80

My only point was the US has banned before nti VarryOn Aug 2019 #84

how true! HeartlandProgressive Aug 2019 #85

I totally agree. nt Andy823 Aug 2019 #6

Sanders agrees with the Democratic Party Hortensis Aug 2019 #7

I noticed that he came out against Israel harder than Pelosi and Biden. If you want to call that Autumn Aug 2019 #11

Admire ME then. My stand is stronger than his. Hortensis Aug 2019 #13

Isn't that what you said? I don't believe Bernie's stand is any more hot air than Pelosis or Biden's Autumn Aug 2019 #39

Very strange reply, surely? Hortensis Aug 2019 #82

No antagonism at all. What's strange about replying to your comment on religions supporting Autumn Aug 2019 #83

Right wing evangelists never tell the Jews what they want Jesus to do to them when he returns. Marcuse Aug 2019 #69

The Jews know. :) Hortensis Aug 2019 #81

They want the earth to be a lake of fire while they sit on a cloud reminiscing about Autumn Aug 2019 #87

It is Netanyahu's weakness. True Blue American Aug 2019 #20

He sure does, but antisemitism here helps them both. Hortensis Aug 2019 #22

I heard someone, True Blue American Aug 2019 #24

I remember that. I thought it was disgraceful. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #26

Everything that Trump True Blue American Aug 2019 #30

If Rump tries to bring Netanyahu here to speak before Congress after he banned members of that very Celerity Aug 2019 #32

Pelosi would have to invite him. True Blue American Aug 2019 #34

:). Nt Hortensis Aug 2019 #60

can Moscow Mitch do so? nt Celerity Aug 2019 #63

Why m, at some point, is there always an attempt to equate criticism of Israeli government actions Blue_true Aug 2019 #92

Because many RW Christians have always Hortensis Aug 2019 #95

The USA has not been around for 500 years. Blue_true Aug 2019 #96

Yeah it's hard not to notice his is the only one that doesn't start with a disclaimer melman Aug 2019 #56

I noticed that too. When an elected leader in our government says "I pray the government Autumn Aug 2019 #74

Yup. zentrum Aug 2019 #8

Agree - why in the hell ARE we giving Israel those $ anyway? packman Aug 2019 #9

I agree with Bernie. MarvinGardens Aug 2019 #14

Yeah, 100% for military aid SCVDem Aug 2019 #17

I generally have profound distaste for Sanders but in this... NNadir Aug 2019 #16

+1 pandr32 Aug 2019 #31

+1 Maven Aug 2019 #64

On point. dchill Aug 2019 #18

That was my first thought! True Blue American Aug 2019 #19

No she isn't . She spoke out. nt Autumn Aug 2019 #43

THANK YOU BERNIE SANDERS! mountain grammy Aug 2019 #21

Now you're talking! PatrickforO Aug 2019 #25

Absolutely agree Raven123 Aug 2019 #27

Good for Sanders. Takes courage to say that. riversedge Aug 2019 #28

I hope we remember this. gibraltar72 Aug 2019 #29

Every member of Congress should be putting out similar statements. nt SunSeeker Aug 2019 #35

I agree with Sanders. Every Congress person should be calling for this. nt jrthin Aug 2019 #36

Good on Bernie True Dough Aug 2019 #38

Is there a petition Timmygoat Aug 2019 #40

Video: demmiblue Aug 2019 #41

Now, on THAT, I fully support Bernie. calimary Aug 2019 #42

Israel is the unofficial 51st State RVN VET71 Aug 2019 #45

Trump treats it better that he treats Puerto Rico. nt Blue_true Aug 2019 #93

Exactly! RVN VET71 Aug 2019 #94

I Wish It Weren't So But Having A Jewish Senator Say This Adds Heft corbettkroehler Aug 2019 #52

+100 Duppers Aug 2019 #54

I agree wholeheartedly The Liberal Lion Aug 2019 #53

Bernie is an asset to this country. Duppers Aug 2019 #55

Recommended democrank Aug 2019 #58

I am so glad someone is openly saying this. From a Jew - I thank you. Nanjeanne Aug 2019 #59

I fucking agree 100% BigDemVoter Aug 2019 #61

Preach it, brother. Yeehah Aug 2019 #65

A man with clear moral convictions ArcticFox Aug 2019 #66

K&R ooky Aug 2019 #68

Credit where credit is due MustLoveBeagles Aug 2019 #70

NOT larwdem Aug 2019 #71

The conflation of criticism of Israeli government with hating Jewish people is disgusting FreeLookMode Aug 2019 #88

I agree completely with this Bettie Aug 2019 #91