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Hippo_Tron

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49. No, that defeats the purpose of representatives democracy...

Sun Jul 27, 2014, 06:49 PM

Jul 2014

We elect representatives to use their best judgment because the vast majority of us have day jobs outside of public policy and don't have the time to developed an informed opinion on most of the issues.

Unfortunately our elected representatives don't really have time either, because they have day jobs fundraising to keep themselves in office, but that's another story.

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Should the U.S. government end support to Israel? [View all] JackRiddler Jul 2014 OP

The US govt should back Israel to the hilt and provide her IronGate Jul 2014 #1

"To the hilt" Scootaloo Jul 2014 #3

"To the hilt". IronGate Jul 2014 #6

I figured the idiom's origin was worth mention, since it's very fitting for your "support." Scootaloo Jul 2014 #8

How and we provide them wiht unwavering support? avebury Jul 2014 #13

Israel has everything they need to massacre the Palestinians. They don't need anymore from morningfog Jul 2014 #15

Then get the terrorist org Hamas to quit lobbing rockets into Israel IronGate Jul 2014 #16

Those are your three favorite words: "terrorist org Hamas." Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #17

No, my three favorite words are, IronGate Jul 2014 #19

They are terrorists. 840high Jul 2014 #62

That response does not fit my post or this thread. Is that just what you turn to when you morningfog Jul 2014 #61

Continue support, but always continue to press for a peaceful solution. TwilightGardener Jul 2014 #2

^^^THIS^^^. nt. IronGate Jul 2014 #7

+1 rudolph the red Jul 2014 #12

Other... Cali_Democrat Jul 2014 #4

Cut em off totally. They are not friends of the US. BillZBubb Jul 2014 #5

Sing it brother DiverDave Jul 2014 #32

We're complicit in the continuing occupation and as a result have no credibility as a broker Jefferson23 Jul 2014 #9

Will there be an uptick in terrorist attacks on American installations? kentuck Jul 2014 #10

They should follow the public polling on this one. conservaphobe Jul 2014 #11

Because that's what leaders do. n/t Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #18

In a representative democracy, that's what they should do. nt conservaphobe Jul 2014 #35

Given that's the case, why is there not a single senator or representative stranger81 Jul 2014 #41

Only the wealthy are represented... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2014 #48

Touche. [n/t] stranger81 Jul 2014 #52

No, that defeats the purpose of representatives democracy... Hippo_Tron Jul 2014 #49

It took me 30+ years to get here -- Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2014 #14

Just what are our "vital national interests" in Israel? Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2014 #20

Haven't you heard? kentuck Jul 2014 #21

Belief in a cruel God makes a cruel man. Thomas Paine Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2014 #23

True... kentuck Jul 2014 #28

Transferring taxpayer alsame Jul 2014 #45

The US should step up support, IMO n/t Yo_Mama Jul 2014 #22

Yes, Cut off All Aid To Israel Wolf Frankula Jul 2014 #24

Does that apply to foreign aid to other countries or only Israel? NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #39

Applies To Other Countries Too Wolf Frankula Jul 2014 #47

It's time to cut the cord. GeorgeGist Jul 2014 #25

I voted end, but I see room for nuance. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #26

That could make sense cpwm17 Jul 2014 #33

Time to end military support to all the Middle East HooptieWagon Jul 2014 #27

more than the $8.5 million per day riverwalker Jul 2014 #29

If we end support, Iron Dome ceases to be sustainable on a large scale. WatermelonRat Jul 2014 #30

Such interesting logic! JackRiddler Jul 2014 #31

Or Israel can't brutalize the Palestinians with impunity cpwm17 Jul 2014 #34

As an African-American, I have felt for many years now TheDebbieDee Jul 2014 #36

Cut off support BlindTiresias Jul 2014 #37

Post removed Post removed Jul 2014 #40

What the hell are you talking about? BlindTiresias Jul 2014 #42

+1000 betterdemsonly Jul 2014 #44

Until there is an actual Palestinian State, there will be no end to "terror" attacks. stopbush Jul 2014 #38

I would cut them off unless they make a serious effort betterdemsonly Jul 2014 #43

Let's give it another fifty years or so. bluedigger Jul 2014 #46

Detroit needs the money Caretha Jul 2014 #50

How so? JackRiddler Jul 2014 #51

Yes Caretha Jul 2014 #54

Excellent, thanks for that JackRiddler Jul 2014 #57

No Federal money should go to any nation in violation of the NPT. Maedhros Jul 2014 #53

Further, nilesobek Jul 2014 #55

Yes we should madokie Jul 2014 #56

Go away how? Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #58

Go where? 840high Jul 2014 #63

Israel is a modern country with a strong military and economy IDemo Jul 2014 #59

It does seem it's time for them to stand on their own two feet. KoKo Jul 2014 #60

Results after about a day... JackRiddler Jul 2014 #64

July 29 bump with 200+ votes. JackRiddler Jul 2014 #65