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In reply to the discussion: KERRY is killing it. "Friends need to tell friends the truth." [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)119. If you objected to it, you don't understand it.
If Israel attempts to implement a single state solution with the Palestinians within its borders, it has to be an autocratic religious state in order to remain Jewish. Otherwise, if it attempts to be a Democracy, it will have to give those Palestinians within its borders the right to vote and they will vote and they will vote for the state to not be Jewish.
Kerry's statement wasn't just right and it wasn't just elegant and philosophical, it ends up being a test for who will knee-jerk themselves into not understanding it because they are so biased they can't sit still long enough to think about it.
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Internationally you are absolutely right, but the "new Amerika", will not agree to it
still_one
Dec 2016
#10
Agree completely - and think that Trump may actually limit how much we can lead
karynnj
Dec 2016
#13
"I have climbed Masada, swum in the Dead Sea, piloted a jet in its limited air space... "
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#3
Either a theocracy or a democracy. That is the sad truth, once you wrap your head around it.
Hekate
Dec 2016
#51
The Ultra Orthodox have the final say in nearly everything. And Autocrats find the structure of...
Hekate
Dec 2016
#63
What's ironic was that ultra-orthodox did not want the creation of the State of Israel ...
Fantastic Anarchist
Dec 2016
#103
What did you used to say before you found out that 'swum' is correct? (nt)
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2016
#111
Well, there is no politician I have ever respected as much as Secretary Kerry .. and he is right.
karynnj
Dec 2016
#12
There are few Democratic politicians I have had less respect for over the years than Kerry
tritsofme
Dec 2016
#24
Why is kissing Israel's ass a job requirement in the US government, in your opinion?
geek tragedy
Dec 2016
#62
Then I judge your comprehension and perception skills no differently than those of the BibizBoyz.
blm
Dec 2016
#76
A little over the line, I think, considering Netanyahu's meddling in US politics
Xipe Totec
Dec 2016
#50
We should first speak for America's interests, not those of a foreign government. nt
procon
Dec 2016
#61
"The Israeli P.M. (administration) the most Right wing (ever) driven by most extreme elements"
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#11
"Where it leads: Separate and unequal. Would any in Israel accept that, in U.S., for themselves?"
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#18
"The U.S. did NOT draft or (push forward) the resolution. Made clear OBAMA would not make decision
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#31
"Pres.CLINTON deserves great credit 16 yrs ago. Now we're at the (starting over) again"
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#34
"Principle 1: Clear & secure international boundary with Palestine/state... based on 1967"
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#35
"Principle 2: Two states with mutual recognition & equal rights for both peoples in either state"
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#36
"Incoming administration different path, for them to decide. But we cannot be silent."
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#43
"Must not give in to pessimism. For Israelis AND Palestinians. Make those choices now."
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#44
Bwah-hah the MSRNC talk rabbit is overwhelmed, "We've been listening, KERRY talked OVER ONE HOUR!1"
UTUSN
Dec 2016
#46
I caught the last half hour. Kerry spoke straight from the heart, & from a lifetime of work.
Hekate
Dec 2016
#52
the israeli ambassador to the u.n. is on m$nbc calling Kerry a liar...fuck this guy...danny danon
spanone
Dec 2016
#57
Sadly, I think Israel will be the worse for it too -- even as they get everything they want from
karynnj
Dec 2016
#78
The second and third place finishers in the last election were Labor-Hatnua and the Arab List
oberliner
Dec 2016
#85
There are no regular statistical breakdowns that come with every election in Israel
oberliner
Dec 2016
#117