[Domandred]

But the US has never sent a single soldier to fight for Israel in any of its wars with its neighbors since Israel declared independence in 1948.

Just for the record (cause I don't know the answer), as the United States ever been asked to send soldiers? I'm sure we've sent trainers and advisors haven't we?

I'm not talking just under Obama, I mean ever.

[ScaniaBoy]

No, the US has never been asked to send soldiers. The idea with a Jewish homeland was not that it should be defended by someone else.

Actually, in 1967 - 1974/5 (at least) US involvement would have ben very risky, and US pilots would in all likelihood have been ended up firing on Russian pilots.

[Christian_Capitalist]

Just for the record (cause I don't know the answer), as the United States ever been asked to send soldiers? I'm sure we've sent trainers and advisors haven't we? I'm not talking just under Obama, I mean ever.

Asking about the USA sending "trainers" is maybe a little unintentionally vague -- because the US Military frequently does training exercises with the Israeli Defense Force, as one of the few foreign militaries able to give our guys a workout using well-matched but "alien" equipment and tactics. So, yeah, we're "training" Israeli troops; just as they are training ours.

But that's hardly "favoritism" towards Israel; I think our guys would be happy to play in the Arab kids' sandbox, too, if any of them fielded a Military establishment which was advanced and competent enough to be worth training against -- it's just that none of them do. Turkey, maybe -- but even that, is with our help.

I close with a couple quotes on the matter from a great American Congressman and his former chief staffer:

"Our government has also done Israel a disservice by effectively infringing on her sovereignty. Israel seeks American approval for military action she deems necessary, she consults with America on matters pertaining to her own borders, and she even seeks American approval for peace talks with her neighbors -- approval that is not always forthcoming. This needs to stop. And with an arsenal of hundreds of nuclear weapons, Israel is more than capable of deterring and repelling any enemy. She should once again be in charge of her own destiny." -- The honorable Dr. Ron Paul, Congressman (R-TX)

"There is one target with such enormous strategic importance that for it be taken out is so unthinkable that literally everything hinges on it – not just today but permanently. This target is ground zero of a balance of power strategy that has been operational for 1400 years. It is a granite cubicle called the Kaaba. Inside it is a black stone, which Muslims believe was found by Abraham and Ishmael. For hundreds of millions of Muslims, this is the holiest of relics. If these two religious objects inside Mecca were ever obliterated, the survival of Islam might be called into question." -- Dr. Gary North (former Chief Aide to Congressman Ron Paul)

In case of emergency, Mecca Delenda Est.

[WLR]

Americans were present and fighting at the birth of Israel.. Americans died unavenged for Israel.. USS Liberty.

Half the battles we have fought with the MudSlime have been over our relationship with Israel..

Real Americans will still stand and fight to defend Israel against the depredations of the Islamofacists.

The Hildebeast and Hemmroid N Chef.. They are in power due in no small part to the unwillingness of Conservative Jews in Israel to condemn.. JINOs here in the US..

Plenty of blame to go aroundf for this situation where the American People support Israel and our elected leaders do not.

W

[richardtavor]

I think the answer is that we have not sent advisors to Israel, but they have sent advisors to us. It is true that they have gotten training in American aircraft, but aside from that, not much.