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Basic LA

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20. Yes, I agree with your last paragraph.
Tue Apr 16, 2024, 05:44 PM
Apr 16

But the US provided & maintains the Iron Dome, I thought. Just as the US provides & finances much of Israel's war machine, like that used to slaughter tens of thousands of helpless Gaza civilians.
Let Israel fight its own battles. It's a nuclear power after all, and a major drain on our economy & good will.
And they could've had the courtesy of a heads up before committing an act of war against Iran in a major destabilization. That crossed the line and was disrespectful to President Biden, who has bent over backwards for them.
Cut them loose and cut all funding, for a start. Then we'll see about reestablishing & imposing the two-state solution, which is way overdue, and the main cause of strife in the region.

Israel feels like they have to respond. And Iran says Israel will definitely be met with a severe response sanatanadharma Apr 16 #1
Children, kacekwl Apr 17 #27
Has this just turned into a common dick measuring competition? Walleye Apr 16 #2
Some so called moniss Apr 16 #3
2 seven-year-old boys throwing MOMFUDSKI Apr 16 #4
Israel, presumably to deflect from ... Basic LA Apr 16 #5
It could be to force the US to deal with Iran in an election year. Renew Deal Apr 16 #6
Bingo! Basic LA Apr 16 #16
Israel needs to stop now while it's ahead. Mad_Machine76 Apr 16 #7
That still doesn't address the proxy war Iran is running through the terrorist groups they support ripcord Apr 16 #8
They deal with Iran via the proxy wars and focus on that. (What they have been doing...) LeftInTX Apr 16 #13
Iran's support of terror led directly to 10/7 ripcord Apr 17 #40
Does the US deserve what what Israel rams up our ass? Autumn Apr 17 #54
So you think the US is the victim here? ripcord Apr 17 #56
I don't know about that. When an ally asks you not to do something do you think that Autumn Apr 17 #57
Every nation has the right to defend themselves ripcord Apr 17 #58
Then that nation should stand on their own if they can't respect the wishes of their main ally. Autumn Apr 17 #59
We will still back up Israel ripcord Apr 17 #60
Yeah and it could cost Biden. Autumn Apr 17 #61
He knows that and will still back Israel ripcord Apr 17 #62
Someone has already referred to this conflict as a dick-wagging contest DBoon Apr 17 #64
So you are fine with sponsoring terror attacks against Israel witb no repercussions ripcord Apr 17 #66
He will do whatever he's going to do, he doesn't seem to give a damn about what his Autumn Apr 17 #52
I'm baffled by this "minimal" thing. It wasn't mininmal. Happy Hoosier Apr 16 #11
Apparently I was uninformed somewhat of what their strike looked like Mad_Machine76 Apr 16 #17
Iran gave lots of warning time - like hours womanofthehills Apr 16 #21
Iran has been attacking Israel through its proxies for decades NickB79 Apr 16 #18
Yes, I agree with your last paragraph. Basic LA Apr 16 #20
Israel has at least 10 Iron Dome Batteries womanofthehills Apr 16 #22
I should've known. Basic LA Apr 16 #25
Why does the Iron Dome upset people so much? sarisataka Apr 17 #37
You are calling for Israel to use nuclear weapons? TheKentuckian Apr 17 #35
Nope. Basic LA Apr 17 #36
Nukes away then. Having nuclear capability does not come TheKentuckian Apr 17 #42
Palestine needs to surrender? Basic LA Apr 17 #47
Proxy enid602 Apr 17 #63
Unwitting is right. Basic LA Apr 17 #65
It truly is about ego LeftInTX Apr 16 #9
sigh Celerity Apr 16 #10
Vibes only WhiskeyGrinder Apr 16 #12
Rumors are that Israel will target Irans nuclear facilities Mosby Apr 16 #14
Don't they have a CIA counterpart? Can't they just stage a coup instead? LeftInTX Apr 16 #15
The regime brutally suppresses dissent. Voltaire2 Apr 17 #29
Oh well....worth a thought....wishful thinking....kinda figured LeftInTX Apr 17 #30
Then Iran will target Israel's nuclear facilities womanofthehills Apr 16 #23
Well, it's time to take up drinking or go for a walk..LOL LeftInTX Apr 16 #19
Israel can attack terrorists all they want as far as I am concerned ripcord Apr 16 #24
Why is it neither tough guy will end up with a rifle in their hands? Stop arming both sides!!! marble falls Apr 16 #26
And that's how you get perpetual wars. no_hypocrisy Apr 17 #28
They "have to respond??" EndlessWire Apr 17 #31
Yep...Makes me want to start drinking LeftInTX Apr 17 #32
It has diverted attention from the Gaza Genocide. Voltaire2 Apr 17 #33
Maybe you better let the US Secretary of Defense know about the "genocide" EX500rider Apr 17 #39
"I think this tit-for-tat philosophy" EX500rider Apr 17 #38
An attack on an embassy is considered a direct attack Renew Deal Apr 17 #43
Post removed Post removed Apr 17 #44
Where did I say that? Renew Deal Apr 17 #67
"An attack on an embassy is considered a direct attack" EX500rider Apr 18 #69
That's a weak argument Renew Deal Apr 18 #72
You are entitled to your opinion EndlessWire Apr 17 #46
"where is the wisdom of bombing an Iranian embassy inside Syria" EX500rider Apr 18 #68
What is the purpose of a "limited response"? TheKentuckian Apr 17 #45
What further attacks? EndlessWire Apr 17 #50
Good luck to both of them. Maybe the people in Gaza can get a respite. Autumn Apr 17 #34
I hope this is sarcasm, because this will not end well. LeftInTX Apr 17 #48
Then that would be on that Trump twin Netanyahoo. He doesn't care what happens to the world, Autumn Apr 17 #49
It won't help Gaza. It will drag the US into a war. It will isolate the US. It will help elect Trump. LeftInTX Apr 17 #51
Yes it will and that may very well get Trump back in office but that's a fucking win for Netanyahu. Autumn Apr 17 #53
Good luck? What's good about it? LeftInTX Apr 17 #55
An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind - Gandhi n/t FreeState Apr 17 #41
Both sides need to "turn the other cheek" and feel big about it. Earth-shine Apr 18 #70
So, they're both hell bent on Bettie Apr 18 #71
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