Posted on 08/18/2005 4:21:25 PM PDT by Alouette
Why does Israel have to do anything
Israel has NEVER had a friendlier President than President Bush. He fully understands the importance of having such a strong ally in the heart of the mideast... however, many of you just go way overboard, at the first sign of your (perceived, in some cases, real) feeling that he's not supporting Israel, you become fair-weathered friends, and throw him under the bus.
How lame. How sad. Just MHO.
To appease Muslims.
There's a strong argument to be made about keeping land won during wars, and if the opportunity arises, use it as leverage in land-for-peace deals, if security can be ensured. But just outright expanding their land, via land-grabs? I just don't understand
No other American President forced Israel to allow the formation of an independent terrorist state in its midst.
G-d gave the land of Israel to his chosen people forever.
The land extends from the sea on the west to the west bank of the Euphrates.
George is now working for the Evil One just as willi clinton did.
The land of Israel belongs to G-d!
The L-rd gave it to Abraham and his children forever; the Chosen People.
Anyone who denys this is not a follower of the Christ, Y'shua
b'shem Y'shua
You know that's not going to happen. We couldn't attack Iran or Syria if we wanted to. The lying liberal media has done such a good job of distorting the Iraqi war effort that there's no way ANY President would have the stomach for it. Not now.
Condi for President, I've a little familiarity with her position on gun control. Know nothing about abortion, fiscal policy, immigration, a host of issues. Way too early to throw her out, but it takes no cajunes (your spelling) not to support a largely blank slate.
You can reference my posts, of if you prefer, simply explain GWB's excessive friendliness toward Israel vs Reagan or Nixon.
This was interesting information, thanks for posting it. When will Israel learn from all of this that the leaders of the Palestinians are and will be terrorists for decades. Sharon should have stayed heavy handed and told the US to back off until "we" meaning Israel saw these groups completely disband. I am not liking Bush's foreign policies towards this matter whatsoever.
HST would have just for old fashioned principles.
I hope that too. Within 12 months, max, it will be a slum.
Missed that. I look forward to your expansion on the topic of land Israel has taken outright, expansionism, land-grabs and all, as opposed to the land you acknowledge was taken during defensive wars.
BTW, don't forget the Sinai. It's that big chunk of desert south of Rafah. Can't miss it, it's about 70% of those lands taken outright, and returned, twice.
Egypt uses it to smuggle arms into Gaza.
Bush refused to negotiate with terrorist Arafat, a first. He got rid of Saddam, which helps all countries in the region, including the U.S. and Israel, and could help extend democracy throughout.
I just don't see how there was ANY other option other than a 2 state solution... I think that sooner or later, it's a reality. The Arab polulation in the occupied territories multiplies like rabbits... If they were allowed to vote, it would be the end of Israel as we know it. Who needs Gaza anyway, most of the land is useless desert, except for the land that the Israelis built up. I think this was inevitable, as long as they are provided guarantees that if they are attacked, they will be defended forcefully.
Bush's policy towards Israel puts the lie to his war against terror which is in effect his entire Presidency. It's hypocrisy which - if even if you don't care about Israel- makes American sacrifices in Iraq a waste.
What is it that you say makes Bush Israel's friend?
It's you who are lame. Bush above all. No matter what he does. He's not a deity. He's a simple politician who was trusted to keep his word.
"Well, then why don't they just give over ALL their land, THEN there will finally be peace in the middle east! /sarcasm off"
Then they will come to destroy the "Zionists" here in America. We will have to give up all the muslim parts of every city because they have a "right" to it of course.
"Well, then why don't they just give over ALL their land, THEN there will finally be peace in the middle east! /sarcasm off"
Then they will come to destroy the "Zionists" here in America. We will have to give up all the muslim parts of every city because they have a "right" to it of course.
"Well, then why don't they just give over ALL their land, THEN there will finally be peace in the middle east! /sarcasm off"
Then they will come to destroy the "Zionists" here in America. We will have to give up all the muslim parts of every city because they have a "right" to it of course.
Israel isn't GWB's responsibility.
I doubt Iran will go nuclear. And yes, the US will probably scream bloody murder at Israel as we did before. But GWB isn't betraying anyone, just following his conscience.
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