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In reply to the discussion: Israel deploys 'Star Wars' missile killer system [View all]Marengo
(3,477 posts)45. What defensive measures by Isreal would be acceptable to you?
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You start with pure speculation, and end with a huge assumption about my beliefs.
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#28
Please reconsider what you just wrote. It is a racist objection to the poster's point.
JudyM
Jan 2017
#31
Their desire to obliterate Israel is a well-documented fact that is a separate issue than
JudyM
Jan 2017
#35
Well, one reason that there can be no peaceful solution is that one country,
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#115
Israelis should stop defending themselves altogether until the numbers are in balance.
JudyM
Jan 2017
#20
Defining all Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians as "defensive measures"
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#27
That's an argument against any defense at all by Israel of its own population
DavidDvorkin
Jan 2017
#43
Will all of the factions behind these attacks accept this solution and cease firing rockets?
Marengo
Jan 2017
#54
Unanswerable. Will every armed Israeli settler accept what might be negotiated?
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#56
An opinion, which is what I am asking for, is not impossible to form as you well know. Your...
Marengo
Jan 2017
#68
If your questions were anything other than an obvious diversionary tactic, I might reply.
Marengo
Jan 2017
#79
The so-called rocket attacks are more of a psychological weapon than an actual
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#100
"So-called rocket attacks", eh? That is VERY revealing, and what it reveals is VERY unflattering....
Marengo
Jan 2017
#104
So you want me to replace actual history with your carefully crafted narrative?
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#130
In you opinion, would Islamic Jihad accept the two state solution and cease artillery operations?
Marengo
Jan 2017
#110
The answer to my posed question is obviously, yes, you will continue to avoid.
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#114
In your opinion, with a yes or no answer, do you believe Islamic Jihad would accept the two state...
Marengo
Jan 2017
#141
Are you comparing defending against incoming rockets to Bush's invasion of Iraq?
DavidDvorkin
Jan 2017
#58
No, Iran developing long range missiles is not in response to Israel unless..
EX500rider
Jan 2017
#153
In your opinion, are these rocket attacks justifiable? Closed question, yes or no.
Marengo
Jan 2017
#38
You are well aware it does not, as I have repeatedly told you. Being well aware as I know you are...
Marengo
Jan 2017
#80
Yes or no, is the ballistic missile defense system justifiable? Answer and I won't be compelled to..
Marengo
Jan 2017
#85
It is a militarization that will inspire similar militarization by the other parties.
guillaumeb
Jan 2017
#88
Again with the diversion. I didn't ask what you thought of the Israeli government's position...
Marengo
Jan 2017
#97
while at first glance, such technology seems good, it is actually very destabilizing
Fast Walker 52
Jan 2017
#32
sorry, I meant if the US deployed such systems, with our nuclear arsenal vs Russia nukes
Fast Walker 52
Jan 2017
#74
Indeed, with AEGIS, GBI's, Thaad and Patriot the US has boost, mid-course and terminal covered.
EX500rider
Jan 2017
#151