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Voltaire2

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8. A response guaranteed to prolong the conflict.

Reply to TeamProg (Original post)

Sun Nov 19, 2023, 02:43 PM

Nov 2023

I suppose that was the intention . Over-reaction was inevitable given the atrocity committed by Hamas, but while I expected something brutal, I did not expect it to be this bad. Stupidity and indifference to life has now been fully demonstrated by all parties.

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POLL: Has the Israeli gov't response (as of 11/19) to the 10/7 Hamas terrorist attack been Fair & Measured, [View all] TeamProg Nov 2023 OP

Too strong of a response. Bordering on genocide. Autumn Nov 2023 #1

The War Turns Gaza Into a 'Graveyard' for Children womanofthehills Nov 2023 #2

Slightly too strong of a response. Beakybird Nov 2023 #3

So far the poll responses are very educational. nt TeamProg Nov 2023 #4

Far too strong RainWalker Nov 2023 #5

Way too strong n/t Polybius Nov 2023 #6

The poll, which I imagine some consider unfair, points to a strategic problem for Israel. David__77 Nov 2023 #7

A response guaranteed to prolong the conflict. Voltaire2 Nov 2023 #8