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hlthe2b

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6. I would start by defending the Israeli people, not Netanyahu's policies, (which our own government
Tue Dec 5, 2023, 07:44 AM
Dec 2023

under Biden has long criticized as well). The Biden administration is now doing all it can to defend the people of Israel, the country of Israel, but likewise trying to contain Netanyahu and the Likudists' most extreme, reactive, and ultimately self-damaging response that we, too, went through after 911. There IS a difference between criticizing Netanyahu's historic policies and governance and launching an abysmal antisemitic attack on the people/country of Israel or Jews in general. Perhaps (if you choose to engage at all), you can make that clear.

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I wouldn't bother H2O Man Dec 2023 #1
I don't think there is anything new about this person's views JI7 Dec 2023 #2
Text messages? Aussie105 Dec 2023 #3
I don't think the OP is "annoyed" because they've taken opposing sides. yardwork Dec 2023 #16
Propaganda Dorian Gray Dec 2023 #4
This might be the best advice. yardwork Dec 2023 #15
You might want to try sharing with them... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #5
If they are making comments about "Jewish political intervention"... Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #10
I'm not sure what you're referring to.... Think. Again. Dec 2023 #12
Did you read the OP? Happy Hoosier Dec 2023 #13
No, I didn't miss that.. Think. Again. Dec 2023 #20
I would start by defending the Israeli people, not Netanyahu's policies, (which our own government hlthe2b Dec 2023 #6
Tell them the truth. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #7
So many have become useful idiots for Putin over the past two months! Axelrods_Typewriter Dec 2023 #8
So many Americans are happy to be on Putin's side. Irish_Dem Dec 2023 #14
Yeah...their anti-semitism has been enabled. CincyDem Dec 2023 #9
I think it's true that this propaganda is enabled by pervasive antisemitic biases. yardwork Dec 2023 #19
Say your goodbyes? edisdead Dec 2023 #11
One thing you might try before giving up Mosby Dec 2023 #17
The propaganda campaign is so pervasive, the disinformation is everywhere now. yardwork Dec 2023 #18
What many people fail to realize is that WWIII is happening between their ears. CincyDem Dec 2023 #21
So true! People are allowing their judgment to be clouded by emotion and biases. yardwork Dec 2023 #23
Thank you all for your thoughtful replies. PeaceWave Dec 2023 #22
Efrain Rios Montt PufPuf23 Jan 26 #30
Maybe it's not about which side is right.... Chakaconcarne Dec 2023 #24
I have this dilemma with my daughter maxsolomon Dec 2023 #25
Well said. PeaceWave Dec 2023 #28
Well, I applaud the menu at least. Turkey, corn and squash are Native foods. maxsolomon Dec 2023 #29
Politics and religion and war shouldn't be discussed with family. LakeArenal Dec 2023 #26
deleated FraDon Dec 2023 #27
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