“I’m not here to bash Israel. I am trying to have an intelligent conversation. But, apparently, utilizing any type of critical thinking (even when my post was not biased at all) brands you anti-Semite. “
I didn’t use that language or make that suggestion.
“Or are you going to claim you weren’t trying to bait me with your remark?”
Is that the same as branding you?
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“There had to be valid reasons. Bamford’s fall way short.
That is your opinion. However, the sources of the book were from NSA employees and USS Liberty crew..... ie people with first hand knowledge or eyewitnesses.”
Yes, it is my opinion and I stand by it. The sources are all from one side and it’s their opinion.
“I also said we need (and are justified) in determing our interests before dis/allowing Israe access to US controlled airspace for the conduct of war.”
No argument.
“Further, I said that every nation needs to put their interests first and foremost; including Israel...... or would you prefer I said Israel should have carte blanch ability to attack US interests with impunity just because they’re Israel? Cool.”
Now who’s baiting? It’s the President who decides what US interests are. You may trust him. I don’t. But in either case it’s not up to us.
“In those cases and that line of foreign policy, we are going to need a lot more troops as cannon fodder.... hope you registered for the draft.”
I’m too old to serve.
I didn't say it was up to us.... or that I trust his policy one way or the other. I said the US has a right look out for her interests, and Israel a right to look after hers.
I also said it should not just be assumed we would allow Israel to use US controlled airspace, when it may put US troops in harm's way, or conflict with our security interests. This is my entire point
hope you registered for the draft
i' too old to serve
That was a rhetorical and sarcastic remark designed to put you personally (hypothetically) in the position of being engaged by foreign powers based on who they were and without any US recourse or discussion.....
That was a cheap shot and I apologize.