Go Israel

[SentToStud]

Originally Posted by Dixie Porter

It was said today that if a major invasion of Lebanon was to take place by the IDF the Christian Arabs would join their Moslem brothers in annhilating the state of Isarel. This threat reinforces by belief that the only good Arab is a dead Arab. I still believe that the time will come, sooner rather than later, when US hating Arabs will no longer be able to walk America's streets in safety, especially in Fl., Tex. and the Bible Belt.

My daughter's teacher was killed in Lebanon Thursday. The military funeral was 3:00 pm yesterday. He leaves behind a wife and 6 Mos. old twins.

I am sickened by the casualties we are taking. For the life of me I do not understand the reasoning behind having a nuclear arsenal and not USING it.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki PROVED "nuclear action" WORKS. Although the decimation of Tokyo and Dresden was far greater than that of Hiroshima and Nagasaki the message was gotten and the war ended in a matter of days, not weeks.

I am fully aware of the problems in nuking Lebanon (to close to our border and the winds could cause havoc to Israel). The same problem DOES NOT exist with Damascus and Tehran.

Mssrs. Olmert and Bush,

The TIME has COME................

Dateline: Haifa, Israel

Well, I had "retired" from this thread, but I'll make a special exception for this wingnut.

1. Your "only good Arab is a dead Arab" comment ... bigotry noted. Tsk, tsk.

2. Arabs at risk in FL, Tx, etc....? Well, we're getting along just fine with our Semite bretheren down here in So Flo. Are the "death squads" more active in Texas? Have Bush Sr.'s vast array of Saudi pals been disinvited from the barbeques?

3. Yes, the Lebanese are showing some spine. Why the hell shouldn't they? Israel was way off in assessing this likelihood. They will amass more and more troops at the border in a show of strength but that's about as far as they'll go. The Israelis, as I noted several times, want no part of the Syrians.

4. Use of nuclear weapons? For this? A border skirmish? Really now. I"t's not going to happen. I think you imagine yorself strapped to a bomb headed for Damascus waving your hat like in that movie.... yee ha!

5, Your daughter's teacher. Too bad but, as you noted, there will be casualties. May Allah have mercy on his soul.

A couple years ago Israel traded 430 prisoners to get back Elhanan. Bad, very bad precedent. Hopefully Israel will not continue down this ill-advised path. Instead of focusing on trading prisoners this time, hopefully Israel will work harder on a longer-term solution.

[somerfrost]

Well, two things...there will be no uniting of Arabs worldwide against Israel, that's an empty threat. secondly, Syria would stand no chance against the Israeli army...none, zip, nada! I mean really, Syria fighting a conventional war, defending themselves instead of brainwashing others into doing their fighting for them??? Wouldn't last but a couple days! Iran would be a lot tougher, rough country side coupled with actual fanatics...but the result would never be in doubt!

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

Well, two things...there will be no uniting of Arabs worldwide against Israel, that's an empty threat. secondly, Syria would stand no chance against the Israeli army...none, zip, nada! I mean really, Syria fighting a conventional war, defending themselves instead of brainwashing others into doing their fighting for them??? Wouldn't last but a couple days! Iran would be a lot tougher, rough country side coupled with actual fanatics...but the result would never be in doubt!

lets make it clear that the Israeli army is basically a branch of the US military. Lets make that clear. a couple of billion a year over the last fifty will give you some pretty sweet little gadgets.

I love how someone who claims to be "further left than anyone on this forum" speaks of war as if it is some kind of sporting contest. I love how someone who claims to want to "compare IQ scores" could come across as being so utterly ignorant.

[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

lets make it clear that the Israeli army is basically a branch of the US military. Lets make that clear. a couple of billion a year over the last fifty will give you some pretty sweet little gadgets.

I love how someone who claims to be "further left than anyone on this forum" speaks of war as if it is some kind of sporting contest. I love how someone who claims to want to "compare IQ scores" could come across as being so utterly ignorant.

I don't think that there is any contradiction about someone who leans left being a strong supporter of Israel. It's basically a non-partisan issue. Israel has strong bi-partisan support in both the House and the Senate.
With regard to your contention that some people sound like they are pro-war, nobody likes war, but there isn't any alternative when you're dealing with terrorists.