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In reply to the discussion: Imperialist powers manipulate Syrian peace plan to prepare for war [View all]Daniel537
(1,560 posts)14. I'm ok with giving them certain weapons, as long as they don't do like Hamas and Hezbollah
and declare their intentions to be the wiping out of an entire people. If that happens, by all means i'll call my congressmen and Senator and tell them to stop aiding Israel. Until then, its just one nation voluntarily aiding another.
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The Northerner
Apr 2012
OP
Do you think the US is an imperialist power? And do you think an intervention in Syria would be
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#15
I'm fine with destabilizing a regime that is openly murdering thousands in the streets, and
Daniel537
Apr 2012
#2
And what about the destabilization of the former Afghan regime from which the Taliban took power?
The Northerner
Apr 2012
#3
Considering that the Soviet Union was a real threat, to the US and many other nations,
Daniel537
Apr 2012
#16
So, as long another country is perceived as a threat then interfering others affairs is acceptable?
The Northerner
Apr 2012
#17
Oh, ok, as a long as a country is a "threat" and has WMDs it's acceptable to warmonger with them?
The Northerner
Apr 2012
#22
So, the countless foreign mujahideen who volunteered to fight the Soviets couldn't win?
The Northerner
Apr 2012
#30
Actually, I prefer that the Syrians handle their own affairs without imperialistic interference
The Northerner
Apr 2012
#43
While I agree with you the USSR invasion of Afghanistan was imperialistic, you are completely
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#24
Take it up with Brzezinski, Cater's National Security Advisor, since it's his claim not mine.
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#31
My opnion has always been that Brzezinski has engaged in a bit too much self-congratulation here
RZM
Apr 2012
#38
I don't really dispute much of that and am aware of the internal dispute within Afghanistan prior
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#49
I was referring to intervening in Afghanistan. Surely you don't get to use another country and it's
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#55
Could you explain to me why Hamas and Hezbollah are terrorist and Israel is not?
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#10
Hamas and Hezbollah's goals are the destruction of an entire people's, aka genocide.
Daniel537
Apr 2012
#12
If Israel is a democratic state why are refugees not allowed to return to their homes, but someone
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#18
Hamas, by Israel's own admission, did "cut the crap with the rockets" during the ceasefire.
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#28
I agree that anyone who launches an launches an unprovoked attack on a sovereign nation must deal
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#34
I believe war crimes should prosecuted. That would include the use of Qassam rockets.
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#42
I said international tribunal. Not extrajudicial executions. Who is going to arrest Israeli and US
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#50
I wonder if they consider Assad to be an imprialist for arming Hamas and Hezbollah?
Daniel537
Apr 2012
#7
I'm ok with giving them certain weapons, as long as they don't do like Hamas and Hezbollah
Daniel537
Apr 2012
#14
You are aware that Amnesty International has called for an arms-embargo against both Israel and
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#20
It was the Palestinians who rejected to losing their land, yes. Given that they owned 97% of the
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#33
The United Nations disagrees with you. You might recall the issue of refugees from the '48 war, you
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#40
The war started before the intervention by Arab states. Two-thirds of Palestinian refugees were
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#54
The Arab states intervened to stop Jews from emigrating, not to protect Palestinians.
Daniel537
Apr 2012
#56
You know there was a civil war before the Arab intervention? You know refugees are produced by wars?
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#58