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MicaelS

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3. So tell us what is the acceptable term?

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 1, 2012, 06:52 PM

Mar 2012

For someone who does not like the policies of the State of Israel and who thinks said policies are destructive to peace in the Middle East? Who is tired of America's support for the State of Israel?

Because an American, I'm frankly sick and tired of hearing constantly about Israel. Israel is not part of the United States. And I deeply resent how much time, effort, energy and money is spent in this country by our government supporting this one small country with a population of under 8,000,000 people. I resent how much the support of the State of Israel has cost this country in terms of money in terms of the cost of Oil since the first OPEC Oil Boycott.

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The Emergency Committee For Israel Calls On Jewish Foundations To Defund Media Matters, CAP [View all] Purveyor Mar 2012 OP

"'Israel-firsters,' a term that analysts have shown has its origins in anti-Semitic writings." Hissyspit Mar 2012 #1

It is a throwback to "Jews are more loyal to Israel." Behind the Aegis Mar 2012 #2

So tell us what is the acceptable term? MicaelS Mar 2012 #3

So they want to shut down conversation at Media Matters Hissyspit Mar 2012 #4

Prepare to be shocked gratuitous Mar 2012 #5