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In reply to the discussion: Anti-Semitism's increasingly thin and hard-to-see line [View all]Threedifferentones
(1,070 posts)Although it was mostly Britain and Zionists behind Israel at the time, American aid has always been there and has been essential for Israel's existence. You can call them secular if you want, but when they literally called themselves the Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency for Palestine (per Wiki) I have a hard time believing it. To further the point, how many Israeli leaders have been secular? How on Earth is Netanyahu a secular leader?
I would admit that Americans on average are OBVIOUSLY prejudiced against Muslims, and admit that this undoubtedly affected our willingness to support the theft of land that belonged to Muslims.
I would tell Israel to start apologizing too, and to start working towards a Palestinian state. I would not try to abolish Israel at this point, that ship has long since sailed.
But, if Israel would not apologize or not allow a Palestine, then the Arabs will kill them the way the Israelis have been killing Arabs, because I would not send them one cent of aid. So, probably they would follow my advice.
Yes, I recognize this is a pipe dream. Again, most Americans are still prejudiced against Muslims (American Sniper, hello) so my policies could not hope to win an election.