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In reply to the discussion: Islamic State: "We Will Take Spain Back" [View all]Spider Jerusalem
(21,786 posts)39. I didn't say that, no
but you'd do well to focus on the UN resolutions and leave any historic claims to one side.
Israel's existence is a settled fact; however, Israel is a specifically ethnic-nationalist state in a world where that sort of state is an anachronism. The existence of Israel as a "Jewish state", in which non-Jews are second-class citizens subject to discrimination, barred from military service (in a country where military service is a requirement for getting many jobs), expropriated of their lands under a policy of "Judaisation", legally discriminated against in housing under a "suitability to the community" law, and much more that I don't have time or space to list, is something that seems to be worth questioning.
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They would also like a pink pony with their falafel. Tons of white groups taking back all kinds of
Fred Sanders
Aug 2014
#2
World peace requires the entire world to be onboard. Nothing new about that vision.
freshwest
Aug 2014
#33
Hello! Seattle is home to the overpriced $5 cup of coffee. They totally have it coming.
Nuclear Unicorn
Aug 2014
#40
They did it before, why not do it again? They may have the wind at their backs, now.
freshwest
Aug 2014
#36