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moonshinegnomie

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27. the difference is we tried to basically occupy afghanastan,a huge country

Reply to LiberaBlueDem (Reply #25)

Mon Oct 9, 2023, 03:04 PM

Oct 2023

and avoid a lot of civillian casualties. gaza is not much bigger than greater washington dc. plus i really dont think israel cares about avoiding civilian casualties in gaza right now.
Imagine if terrorists killed 30,000 americans on 9/1 instead of 3000. thats basically what has happened in israel.

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Just imagine calling for a cease fire on [View all] Jose Garcia Oct 2023 OP

This OP is directed at Barbara Lee (D-CA 12th District), whom OP called unfit for office obamanut2012 Oct 2023 #1

It is directed at all those who are calling for a cease fire Jose Garcia Oct 2023 #2

No, YOU caleld out Rep. Lee is another thread obamanut2012 Oct 2023 #4

She has taken a stand that is directly opposed to our party Jose Garcia Oct 2023 #9

May 2021 - More than 25 Democratic senators call for immediate ceasefire in Middle East Donkees Oct 2023 #11

It is October 9, 2023, not May 17,2021 AZSkiffyGeek Oct 2023 #18

Exactly. PCIntern Oct 2023 #26

Perhaps not, but if that's what she said, it is a demonstration of terrible judgement tritsofme Oct 2023 #5

She sure got it right re Iraq malaise Oct 2023 #8

Well, she probably just blew her chance at election. NT Happy Hoosier Oct 2023 #10

That would imply she ever really had a chance. tritsofme Oct 2023 #16

I vociferousky disagree with Ms. Lee but I also vociferously reject character assassination. DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2023 #33

Yes ceasefire today LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #3

thats proven not to work moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #6

How to do that? LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #15

i think we're about to find out moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #21

Yeah, that would be awful LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #25

the difference is we tried to basically occupy afghanastan,a huge country moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #27

They should reconsider LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #28

i doubt they will moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #30

I am sure Joe Biden and staff care LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #31

"Crush Hamas using diplomacy" EX500rider Oct 2023 #12

Hmmmm awesomerwb1 Oct 2023 #13

Take away their power LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #17

'find out the reasons and fix it" awesomerwb1 Oct 2023 #38

Really it is simple LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #39

Cool story awesomerwb1 Oct 2023 #40

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Oct 2023 #20

War is hell LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #23

You're right. They are held hostage by Hamas, which is an occupying force. onenote Oct 2023 #41

Hamas must be crushed LiberaBlueDem Oct 2023 #43

Or imagine Rep Jeannette Rankin voting against US involvement after Pearl. Torchlight Oct 2023 #7

Well nobody is perfect, I suppose. BannonsLiver Oct 2023 #14

I'm just sitting back waiting for the bombing of Iran. roamer65 Oct 2023 #19

i wouldnt blame israel if they took out the iranian leadership moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #22

I'm going to enjoy seeing gasoline hit $8 a gallon in that case. roamer65 Oct 2023 #24

i dont think it would have the effect on oil that a lot believe moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #29

Haha a barrel of oil is already up 10% ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #34

actually oil is up les sthan 5% moonshinegnomie Oct 2023 #37

Thank you. The hyperbole about oil from some posters is dishonest. onenote Oct 2023 #42

The world MorbidButterflyTat Oct 2023 #32

Nice tone deaf post with a clear lack of understanding of history ZonkerHarris Oct 2023 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Oct 2023 #36