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Originally posted by Kram09
reply to post by ZeroKnowledge
They prefer to hide behind the population and launch rocket attacks.
I constantly see this line being put forward. Gaza is a densly built up area. Where exactly are they to go? Do you expect them to line up in the open for the Israeli F-16s?
You'd still complain whether they were firing rockets in the open or amonst the civilian population.
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Israel withdrew its settlements from Gaza and got rockets launched at it. Not because some Palestinian woke up and said lets launch rockets and certainly not to protect civilians in Gaza - but because it is continuation of an attempt to remove Israel, like in 1948.
Again, there are no Israeli settlements in Gaza, there are no Jews in Gaza despite that there were Jewish settlements there prior to 1948.
However, Israel is doing what any other nation would do in the face of incessant, deliberate, indiscriminate missile attacks on their civilians.
Originally posted by curiouscanadian777
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Israel withdrew its settlements from Gaza and got rockets launched at it. Not because some Palestinian woke up and said lets launch rockets and certainly not to protect civilians in Gaza - but because it is continuation of an attempt to remove Israel, like in 1948.
Again, there are no Israeli settlements in Gaza, there are no Jews in Gaza despite that there were Jewish settlements there prior to 1948.
Personally, I'm of the opinion that they removed the Jews and the settlements from there so that they can do what they're currently doing. Call me cynical.edit on 20-11-2012 by curiouscanadian777 because: correction
there is plenty of open space on the outskirts of villages.
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Originally posted by curiouscanadian777
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Israel withdrew its settlements from Gaza and got rockets launched at it. Not because some Palestinian woke up and said lets launch rockets and certainly not to protect civilians in Gaza - but because it is continuation of an attempt to remove Israel, like in 1948.
Again, there are no Israeli settlements in Gaza, there are no Jews in Gaza despite that there were Jewish settlements there prior to 1948.
Personally, I'm of the opinion that they removed the Jews and the settlements from there so that they can do what they're currently doing. Call me cynical.edit on 20-11-2012 by curiouscanadian777 because: correction
...And they did not remove settlements from West Bank to not do what they are doing? Same Palestinians and same evil genocidal Israelis.
Why Gaza is under blockade and West Bank is not? A hint, it is a word starting with r and ending with t,6 letters.edit on 20-11-2012 by ZeroKnowledge because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Humanity4Ever
Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
Originally posted by Humanity4Ever
Originally posted by Corruption Exposed
reply to post by Humanity4Ever
Here we go. Captain Bias is at it again with his selective posts that depict an extreme minority in attemt to brand a people as a whole.
The thread was blank when you commented so how did you know what I was posting, you based your entire post on the title alone before I even submitted any content into the thread. It shows a lot about your character.
How about you take a few minutes and read the thread and get back to me, and please leave the name calling out of it next time.
How did I know what the tone of your post was going to be?
a) I read your misleading thread title
b) I've been on ATS for a while, and I'm familiar with your posting history
As for name calling, I did no such thing. I was critical of your bias presentation of the situation, and rightfully so.
If your're going to present information in a one sided manner, be prepared to be called out on it.
What part of my title is misleading, it's completely true.
My post history is not relevant to this exact discussion, what is relevant is the information which I have provided yet you refuse to acknowledge in your typical fashion.
And yes you did call me names. You said that I am predictable, that I am agenda driven, and also called me pathetic, while still not acknowledging any of the content in the thread...I think I am seeing a pattern here.
Now I will ask nicely one more time, what are your thoughts about the information I provided, and please respond to the questions I asked you such as why is my title misleading.
I did not insult you personally, I criticized your presentation of the issues, which has unfortunately been a pattern of yours regarding any issues concerning Israel.
As for responding to your questions, I believe I already did in my previous post, but I will reiterate and elaborate.
The extremists on both sides are wrong, and are an obstacle to an everlasting peace treaty.
There is a far greater percentage of extremists among the Palestinians, and among Muslims in the region.
Israel has demsonstrated in the recent past that their government is willing to make concessions for peace. Occupied land in Gaza was ceded to the Palestinian Authority a few years ago to extend the olive branch, but Hamas seized control from the moderate Fatah faction (that currently controls the West Bank) in a bloody coup against their own people, and has sinced launched a campaign of terror against Israel.
Unfortunately, as a result, there are a minority of Irsaeli citizens that have become extremist in their views because they are sick and tired of living with the constant threat of terrorism, and they just want a resolution at this point, regardless of the means. I don't agree with that ideology, but then again, I don't have to worry about a rocket landing in my living room.
The sad reality is, that Hamas and other terrorist proxy groups in the region don't even have a hidden agenda. They proudly promote the fact that they will not rest until Israel ceases to exist within any recognized broders whatsoever.
So I'll ask you nicely, can you please provide your opinion as to the manner in which the Israeli government should respond to incessant missiles attacks from an elected terrorist regime that deliberately sacrifices their own civilians to promote their agenda?
Can you please provide your opinion as to how the Israeli government can possibly respond to Hamas in a diplomatic manner?edit on 19-11-2012 by Humanity4Ever because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Kram09
reply to post by ZeroKnowledge
there is plenty of open space on the outskirts of villages.
So you'd find it more acceptable if they moved to these open spaces? Or are you just upset that they won't play fair and allow themselves to be killed?
The take over by Hamas was a tactic. Feign peace, then switch leaders and attack Israel again and again. Israel tries to make it stop, and finally says enough is enough and now we see the result. The U.N. is overrun with terrorist loving countries and American / Jew hating countries. It's time to kick the U.N. out, leave it, and defend ourselves. Stop funding Muslim nations, change trade rules, and be the Americans we have always been, the most creative, and prosperous country ever. Then we can again start helping the world.
Originally posted by curiouscanadian777
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Originally posted by curiouscanadian777
Originally posted by ZeroKnowledge
Israel withdrew its settlements from Gaza and got rockets launched at it. Not because some Palestinian woke up and said lets launch rockets and certainly not to protect civilians in Gaza - but because it is continuation of an attempt to remove Israel, like in 1948.
Again, there are no Israeli settlements in Gaza, there are no Jews in Gaza despite that there were Jewish settlements there prior to 1948.
Personally, I'm of the opinion that they removed the Jews and the settlements from there so that they can do what they're currently doing. Call me cynical.edit on 20-11-2012 by curiouscanadian777 because: correction
...And they did not remove settlements from West Bank to not do what they are doing? Same Palestinians and same evil genocidal Israelis.
Why Gaza is under blockade and West Bank is not? A hint, it is a word starting with r and ending with t,6 letters.edit on 20-11-2012 by ZeroKnowledge because: (no reason given)
I'm thinking it's because they have no interest in bombing Jerusalem and Bethlehem and the rest of it...They don't want to destroy it, they want it for themselves.
Would that be ummmm rocket?!
Or maybe it's that the Palestinian Authority is a sham?
Originally posted by Kram09
reply to post by UnifiedSerenity
The take over by Hamas was a tactic. Feign peace, then switch leaders and attack Israel again and again. Israel tries to make it stop, and finally says enough is enough and now we see the result. The U.N. is overrun with terrorist loving countries and American / Jew hating countries. It's time to kick the U.N. out, leave it, and defend ourselves. Stop funding Muslim nations, change trade rules, and be the Americans we have always been, the most creative, and prosperous country ever. Then we can again start helping the world.
I wouldn't like to live in your America. Sounds a bit extremist for my liking. BRING OUT THE MACHINE GUNS! LET'S LIQUIDATE THE DIPLOMATS!
It was actually Joseph Stalin who said that...