[DentsRun]

Guess I'm just simplistic but in my view Israel is God's chosen nation.

All of us are a bit simplistic. My simplistic view is that it's the duty of all Americans to put America first.

[BenLurkin]

God will defend Israel with or without our help. We just don't want to be on the wrong side of the conflict.

[h.a. cherev]

My simplistic view is that it's the duty of all Americans to put America first.

I guess it's up to each of us to define what "America First" means. And who's to say I'm right and you're wrong? Or visa-versa?

For example, I might say that I think a strong Israel is in America's best interests because of our "shared values". You might think our aid to Israel and other foreign countries is best spent at home. We can each defend our points of view without convincing the other. Is it possible to agree to disagree and respect the others opinion without accusing anyone of duel loyalty or anti-Semitism?

[Cold Heat]

Since 9/11, Israel has become much more of a focal point to the enemy, and therefore to us.

Saddam used the crap out of our relationship with Israel to incite hatred, as did and do other wacko's in the area like Bin Hidin.

We are intertwined with them, whether we like it or not.

Pat Buchanan is antiwar. He believes our defense of Israel is what is leading us into new wars.

Perhaps he could be correct, because if Israel were not there at all, then the Moslem's would like us better????????????

Nah! I think not.