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To: monkeyshine
IMO, Israel is just digging a hole for itself by trying to carve up the occupied territories for Jewish settlement. I hate the fact that America has been dragged by Israel's lobby into taking Israel's side in this conflict. Our politicians should have heeded George Washington's warnings against such "entangling alliances". America could be a Free Republic at peace at home, instead of a lumbering empire at war around the world.
25 posted on 07/15/2002 7:15:46 PM PDT by faintpraise
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To: faintpraise
Israel is just digging a hole for itself by trying to carve up the occupied territories for Jewish settlement.

Prior to 1948, Jews were allowed to settle anywhere on that land. Now is no different than then. Are you seriously suggesting that Palestinians should be able to keep Jews off "their" land while Jews must allow Palestinians in Israel?

I hate the fact that America has been dragged by Israel's lobby into taking Israel's side blah blah blah George Washington blah blah blah.

Why do you characterize it so? You do not see America's interest in making the decisions she has?

Why do you think we're on "Israel's side?". We aren't. We are for stability and prosperity. We are simply honoring our committments, which is to provide Egypt and Israel money for US made weapons in order to maintain stability. We pressure Israel to hold back from taking certain measures for the same reason.

Reiterating a sovereign nation's right to resist and counterattack those who make war against it does not mean we are "taking their side". And by refusing to endorse the creation of a Palestinian state run by a terrorist is not taking "Israel's side".

27 posted on 07/15/2002 8:02:52 PM PDT by monkeyshine
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