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Purveyor

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4. So then they are not our 'greatest strategic ally' in the ME? So cut the fucking

Reply to JI7 (Reply #2)

Thu Sep 25, 2014, 12:54 AM

Sep 2014

funding of their military.

Why should they get a pass when we are asking every other nation to get involved including Iran?

Or is it the case of the wimpy bully on the block cutting and running to let the others cover their ass?

Palestinian apartheid, piece of cake. Fighting ISIS...not so much.

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Where is our greatest strategic 'partner' in the Middle East (israel) in this fight [View all] Purveyor Sep 2014 OP

Yes, I also have heard that they are our greatest ally in the Middle East, TexasTowelie Sep 2014 #1

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ MFM008 Sep 2014 #18

do you seriously think Israel getting involved will help ? this is a case where Israel JI7 Sep 2014 #2

So true. If they become a partner, the others will run from us faster than Elwood P Dowd Sep 2014 #3

So then we can quit the shit about their being our strategic partner in the ME? eom Purveyor Sep 2014 #5

So then they are not our 'greatest strategic ally' in the ME? So cut the fucking Purveyor Sep 2014 #4

it's not about getting a pass, it's understanding history and politics, and they help us in this JI7 Sep 2014 #6

No, it is getting a pass and to hell with history and politics. If there is a war Purveyor Sep 2014 #8

they aren't getting a pass, if we want them to attack they would do it, but WE DON'T WANT THEM JI7 Sep 2014 #11

And you have that on some authority you care to cite? eom Purveyor Sep 2014 #14

just being informed about the area JI7 Sep 2014 #15

Well I'm informed that if I don't let my Husky out to piss and go to bed, I'm Purveyor Sep 2014 #16

then they are being extremely helpful MFM008 Sep 2014 #19

Our funding of Israel has pretty much nothing to do with israel... Scootaloo Sep 2014 #7

In other words, you will condemn them Bonobo Sep 2014 #13

Don't worry, they may not be public about their involvement, see Iraq, but I am willing to bet sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #9

You must be referring to this? Israel To U.S.: Don't Delay Iraq Attack[/b] (CBS August 18, 2002) Purveyor Sep 2014 #10

Very much inclined to agree. dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #17

+1,000 malaise Sep 2014 #21

I think I see what you're saying. Since they can't get involved in any fight we have with Muslims, grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #12

they are the ones with nuclear weapons MFM008 Sep 2014 #20

Yeah.... Speaking of which, what happens if ISIL attack Israel? Did they skirmish already? grahamhgreen Sep 2014 #23

Eh. "Partner" implies we get something out of the relationship. Recursion Sep 2014 #22

they downed a Syrian fighter (therefore they're ISIS sympathizers! get 'em!) MisterP Sep 2014 #24

It is in the best strategic interests of the USA for Israel to be as quiet as possible right now. Throd Sep 2014 #25