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Martin68

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11. I guess it bears repeating. What Hamas did is unforgivable. But it does not give Israel license to bomb the civilian
Tue Nov 14, 2023, 06:34 PM
Nov 2023

Palestinian population, killing hundreds of women and children, as well as men who have nothing to do with Hamas. If they do, it puts them on the same level as Hamas. The fact that those who drop bombs or fire missiles do not see their victims does not absolve them of the crime. The Israeli army must fight a ground battle hand to hand if necessary, incurring huge losses if they wish to “eliminate Hamas” and claim moral superiority. Unfortunately, there are those in the Netanyahu government who have publicly proclaimed their support for genocide. If more room for settlements (lebensraum) and avoid a two-state solution is the goal, then this is the way to do it.

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Now show them what the Israelis are doing to the Palestinian people. flying_wahini Nov 2023 #1
Gee, why could that possibly be happening? Fozzledick Nov 2023 #3
There is *no* moral equivalence. None. intrepidity Nov 2023 #4
show what Israel was doing to Gaza on Oct 6, 2023 lapfog_1 Nov 2023 #5
People are certainly free to make their own videos and show them. BlueCheeseAgain Nov 2023 #7
I am all for transparency so let's show them everything. totodeinhere Nov 2023 #9
What you should do is invade with an army and fight Hamas face-to-face and hand-to-hand to avoid civilian casualties. Martin68 Nov 2023 #15
My thoughts are along the same line as yours. slightlv Nov 2023 #20
Thank you for your very civil and reasonable response. totodeinhere Nov 2023 #23
Hamas wants to eradicate jews and Israel. Read their charter, FFS. elias7 Nov 2023 #16
Yes, Hamas is evil. Are all Palestinians evil? Do they all deserve to die? Martin68 Nov 2023 #30
Seems so many have somewhat forgotten the precipitating event intrepidity Nov 2023 #2
They haven't forgotten it. They think it was justified. JI7 Nov 2023 #6
Yes we witnessed a masterful propaganda strategy right away. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #8
Do you question the truth of the video footage Congress viewed? I believe we all need to face the truth. Martin68 Nov 2023 #13
I refuse to be drawn into Putin's well planned propaganda campaign. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #19
OK, now I'm concerned. Or maybe amused. I mean, this sounds like a joke, and it's pretty funny. Martin68 Nov 2023 #24
Ad hominum attacks indicate a very weak argument. Irish_Dem Nov 2023 #29
Only if they are unfounded. Martin68 Nov 2023 #34
"jumped down the rabbi hole" JoseBalow Nov 2023 #36
Actually, that was genuinely a typo. I apologize for that. Martin68 Nov 2023 #41
+1000 GuppyGal Nov 2023 #26
Man, some people get salty when Hamas gets bad press. nt LexVegas Nov 2023 #10
Sure do mcar Nov 2023 #18
I guess it bears repeating. What Hamas did is unforgivable. But it does not give Israel license to bomb the civilian Martin68 Nov 2023 #11
(lebensraum) JoseBalow Nov 2023 #17
About as subtle sarisataka Nov 2023 #21
Not very subtle for anyone who knows their history. Martin68 Nov 2023 #25
No, it isn't. JoseBalow Nov 2023 #27
I think someone went out of their way madaboutharry Nov 2023 #31
I'm afraid we have entered a new era in which fascism is a real danger. Refusing to acknowledge that puts us Martin68 Nov 2023 #33
You used a term from Nazi Germany to describe Israel? BlueCheeseAgain Nov 2023 #22
Just look at the facts. Military dominance over neighbors, a demonized ethnic group, gradual incursion on the Martin68 Nov 2023 #28
Your post would have been better without the gratuitous Nazi reference. madaboutharry Nov 2023 #32
I suggest you take the fascist aspect very, very seriously. Netanyahu is trying to gain complete control over the Martin68 Nov 2023 #35
Nazism is a step further. madaboutharry Nov 2023 #37
That's very obvious JoseBalow Nov 2023 #38
Holocaust inversion. Behind the Aegis Nov 2023 #39
I never used the word Nazism, and I find it offensive that you would suggest I did. Italy and Japan Martin68 Nov 2023 #42
I didn't say you used the word Nazism. You used the word "Lebensraum" madaboutharry Nov 2023 #43
You are stretching the point beyond credibility. You seem a bit confused about the meaning of fascism. Martin68 Nov 2023 #44
Something akin to waving moniss Nov 2023 #12
TY for this.. I wouldn't be able to watch. :( Cha Nov 2023 #14
Both sides orangecrush Nov 2023 #40
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