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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
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