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LeftInTX

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97. There are Jews here in the US who support him. (You're just not friends with them..LOL)

Mon Nov 13, 2023, 05:45 PM

Nov 2023

Of course they're mostly right wingers.

He keeps getting re-elected because he builds coalitions with members of Parliament who are the further to the right of him.
There is also the huge AIPAC here in the US. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Israel_Public_Affairs_Committee

https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/aipac-gaza/

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/11/aipac-israel-gaza-netanyahu-mark-pocan.html

His brother was also a big hero and I think that is why he got a boost. I remember right after Netanyahu became PM I met someone who said, "My kids go to Netanyahu Academy"...I'm thinking, "The guy just became PM and already has a school named after him?"

I didn't know he had a brother, who was considered a hero. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yonatan_Netanyahu

The school since been renamed.

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I truly wonder why so many approve of Netanyahu's tactics. [View all] mysteryowl Nov 2023 OP

I wonder that as well RainWalker Nov 2023 #1

When there is a fox getting in your coop killing chickens, Chuuku Davis Nov 2023 #119

or remove it. Think. Again. Nov 2023 #130

I wonder the same about those that tacitly approve of Hamas' tactics. LexVegas Nov 2023 #2

I don't think that people who firmly believe two wrongs don't make a right, are "tacitly approving" RAB910 Nov 2023 #6

Few people approve of Hamas' tactics, but many people disapprove of Netanyahu and his tactics. Lonestarblue Nov 2023 #9

+1. To say that Netanyahu is without his critics stopdiggin Nov 2023 #29

To imply that the OP claimed.... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #52

the OP is headed stopdiggin Nov 2023 #68

Questioning why 'so many' approve .... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #80

sounded an awful lot like that to me. stopdiggin Nov 2023 #93

Do you have any examples? FoxNewsSucks Nov 2023 #18

If you live in a sheltered world and only talk to reasonable people...e Bucky Nov 2023 #27

Do you have any examples? Think. Again. Nov 2023 #53

Yes, but it's heartbreaking Bucky Nov 2023 #58

I see, thank you... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #60

Pro Palestinian demonstrations are pro peace demonstrations Bucky Nov 2023 #61

I agree... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #62

Nobody here has done that. Voltaire2 Nov 2023 #59

Other than the Israeli voters who keep re-electing him, who else approves? yardwork Nov 2023 #3

Netanyahu was on all the stations this morning True Blue American Nov 2023 #20

That doesn't answer my question. yardwork Nov 2023 #40

There are Jews here in the US who support him. (You're just not friends with them..LOL) LeftInTX Nov 2023 #97

So, right wingers support a right winger. yardwork Nov 2023 #115

Netanyahu belongs in prison. But Hamas needs to be dead. dalton99a Nov 2023 #4

Concisely done. Cha Nov 2023 #43

I think you just solved it all. Think. Again. Nov 2023 #55

Netanyahu is a stain on the garment of Israeli government that won't wash out. patphil Nov 2023 #5

I appreciate your post. mysteryowl Nov 2023 #7

What missles weren't shot down? brooklynite Nov 2023 #10

I saw a report that said rockets got through Chautauquas Nov 2023 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Mossfern Nov 2023 #47

They fired them on a lower trajectory so they stayed under what the radar would consider a target ripcord Nov 2023 #76

It's not a tough thing to explain. Igel Nov 2023 #14

There were too many missiles fired at once, was my understanding. mjvpi Nov 2023 #21

Iron Dome like every other missile defense is capable of being overwhelmed if vast amounts of missiles are fired. EX500rider Nov 2023 #46

It confuses me ... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #56

WTF? Mosby Nov 2023 #69

Now I'm even more confused... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #84

You seem to be selective in your reading ripcord Nov 2023 #78

I see... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #85

Kind of like inthewind21 Nov 2023 #109

Who said no one had a clue? EX500rider Nov 2023 #88

I don't know inthewind21 Nov 2023 #110

You are so right. Give Peace A Chance Nov 2023 #11

If you wanted to destroy all the good will, empathy and support maxrandb Nov 2023 #8

Israel needs a 9/11 type commission. Sneederbunk Nov 2023 #12

That might be helpful, but Net does not want the truth to get out. IMO mysteryowl Nov 2023 #16

Grief and Vengeance. haele Nov 2023 #15

Because as soon as Netanyahu is criticized for his policies or tactics gratuitous Nov 2023 #17

I can appreciate your comments. mysteryowl Nov 2023 #19

Like myself, there are many Netanyahu foes who can tell antisemitism from criticism. Beastly Boy Nov 2023 #25

Bingo. And the lack of urgency about releasing the hostages Nixie Nov 2023 #71

I haven't seen anyone here defending Netanyahu Mossfern Nov 2023 #48

I haven't seen anyone here defending anti-semitism. Think. Again. Nov 2023 #54

Really? I see antisemitism right in this thread. Mosby Nov 2023 #70

My apologies... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #81

Sea lions, man... AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2023 #82

Oh now stop..... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #86

Used of 911, LIHOP Let it happen on purpose treestar Nov 2023 #123

Thanks!... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #124

Post 5 was enough of a trigger treestar Nov 2023 #128

It could be that the Netanyahu supporters are more vocal Greybnk48 Nov 2023 #22

I too can only take in a little of the live news images and I turn it off. mysteryowl Nov 2023 #23

Where on DU? Mossfern Nov 2023 #89

You can honestly say... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #94

What was choice B for Israel after a massacre of Israeli's from Hamas out of Gaza? EX500rider Nov 2023 #96

You're starting a completely different discussion... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #100

You said: "supporters of netanyahu's decisions to fire on Gaza?" EX500rider Nov 2023 #101

Huh? Mossfern Nov 2023 #102

Are you saying there is a separation between... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #103

Oh Mossfern Nov 2023 #104

I'M acting like a troll???... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #105

I said "response from Israel" - exactly my words Mossfern Nov 2023 #106

The "response from Israel" is netanyahu's response... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #108

I wrote Mossfern Nov 2023 #113

I would expect, no, DEMAND.... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #114

Reasonable answer Mossfern Nov 2023 #116

I remember rec'ing one of your Seeds of Peace posts... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #117

So then no response whatsoever? Mossfern Nov 2023 #118

I firmly believe... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #120

I also assumed that Netanyahu and Israeli action are connected. N/t Greybnk48 Nov 2023 #121

Is that not a correct assumption? Think. Again. Nov 2023 #122

I sure thought so. He is the Prime Minister. But now you're being confronted Greybnk48 Nov 2023 #125

There are people here... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #129

At this moment, the war is directed by the national unity government. It is not Netanyahu's government Beastly Boy Nov 2023 #24

Right inthewind21 Nov 2023 #65

Gantz is in charge. Mosby Nov 2023 #72

And inthewind21 Nov 2023 #111

The point is that Netanyahu isn't in charge Mosby Nov 2023 #112

Aren't Palestinians also mostly "right wing extremists?" gulliver Nov 2023 #26

Your belief about Palestinians is incorrect and part of the propaganda. mysteryowl Nov 2023 #28

Is it against the law to be LGBTQ+ in Palestine? gulliver Nov 2023 #32

I can ask my friends from that region. mysteryowl Nov 2023 #36

That would be good gulliver Nov 2023 #49

Palestine criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. Sentences include a maximum penalty of ten years'.. Cha Nov 2023 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Nov 2023 #50

You are again... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #57

According to Pew Mosby Nov 2023 #74

Good correction... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #83

There are right-wing extremists in the Israeli Government Big Blue Marble Nov 2023 #38

Let us know when Gaza has a Gay Pride Parade EX500rider Nov 2023 #98

I wonder... edisdead Nov 2023 #30

Israel inthewind21 Nov 2023 #66

I don't think I said Hamas was surprised edisdead Nov 2023 #91

A Putin Success! snowybirdie Nov 2023 #31

This x1000 n/t Cheezoholic Nov 2023 #33

I too feel America needs to be neutral here. mysteryowl Nov 2023 #35

No, thanks, I am not really interested in being "neutral" when one side is a terrorist group. EX500rider Nov 2023 #99

I despise TFG but if he was president on 12/7/1941 I would have reluctantly supported him. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2023 #34

He would have already taken Hitler's side by '41. johnp3907 Nov 2023 #37

He would have been torn between Hitler and Stalin and supported the one who was more flattering. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2023 #39

I'd have to go with Mussolini on this one. Abolishinist Nov 2023 #41

I didn't support W after 9/11 RainWalker Nov 2023 #42

I know why, it's pretty obvious Polybius Nov 2023 #44

It's a bit like asking why TFG was/is so popular despite being bigoted & incompetent. RockRaven Nov 2023 #51

Israel's own MAGA voters. marble falls Nov 2023 #63

Islamophobia. Hassin Bin Sober Nov 2023 #64

I can address JustAnotherGen Nov 2023 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Nov 2023 #73

War is War Kennah Nov 2023 #75

Very few do..... getagrip_already Nov 2023 #77

Many say they support Palestinians but not Hamas ripcord Nov 2023 #79

He's a national hero Takealeft Nov 2023 #87

Oh, Americans understand why some folks love far right, authoritative leaders with no empathy obamanut2012 Nov 2023 #90

He's doing what needs to be done manicdem Nov 2023 #92

Israel was attacked. It isn't about Netanyahu Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #95

Some people have no problem with authoritarians as long as they "authoritate" in a way you like. WarGamer Nov 2023 #107

Good question. marble falls Nov 2023 #126

Fear? The same thing Trump uses to gain power KPN Nov 2023 #127