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OldBaldy1701E

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50. 3 billion dollars a year

Fri Aug 16, 2019, 06:58 AM

Aug 2019

That is what goes to Israel. We have people homeless and starving in the streets, and we send those thugs 3 billion dollars a year. Personally, after watching their behavior for over 45 years, I decided that such a place is not worth our time and money. Yet, it seems we will sacrifice our own to appease the crazy faithful in our own government. (Funny, I thought our own charter specifies that our government can not make laws that favor a specific religion. Yet, this is going on, and no one will admit that is the real reason for it.) A very f**ked up situation that can only get worse as long as we continue to offer such extreme support to a nation that has shown itself to be... like Trump actually...

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Israel denies Omar and Tlaib entry after Trump tweet [View all] Mrs. Overall Aug 2019 OP

Pretty Stupid Move By Israel ...IMHO Me. Aug 2019 #1

But very predictable, coming from a rogue state like theirs sandensea Aug 2019 #3

For Netenyahu atreides1 Aug 2019 #4

Maybe Short Term Me. Aug 2019 #10

So Israel no longer wants bipartisan congressional support? comradebillyboy Aug 2019 #2

Israel probably doesn't expect to loose support from congressional Democrats because of this. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #33

Sometimes our devotion to Israel can be counterproductive. comradebillyboy Aug 2019 #34

No disagreement there. Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #37

3 billion dollars a year OldBaldy1701E Aug 2019 #50

Likud and the GOP have essentially been locked together for a long time. PSPS Aug 2019 #39

The House should censure Trump for this imo. cstanleytech Aug 2019 #5

agreed Takket Aug 2019 #16

It is TREASON!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Aug 2019 #27

Can we PLEASE impeach him now ? Haggis for Breakfast Aug 2019 #47

agree riversedge Aug 2019 #20

+1 dalton99a Aug 2019 #32

Yes! Lonestarblue Aug 2019 #38

Good lawd. demmiblue Aug 2019 #6

donald j trump emeny of the republic The Liberal Lion Aug 2019 #7

This is tough. SCVDem Aug 2019 #8

Insert Netenyahu for Israel and you're good to go Brother Buzz Aug 2019 #25

The House should cut out all funding to Israel TheRealNorth Aug 2019 #28

Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 Brother Buzz Aug 2019 #29

The us doesn't sell the f22 Mosby Aug 2019 #43

Congress must respond or submit to junior status in governance pecosbob Aug 2019 #9

About an hour ago, the WH press secretary Stephanie Grisham put out a statement, saying.... mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2019 #11

Oh c'mon Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2019 #13

Time to end the billions in aid to Israel. That money is better spent on America and Americans RAB910 Aug 2019 #12

It's time to hold a grudge: end the aid ASAP! Democrats_win Aug 2019 #30

Dotard and "yahoo" just don't want isreali's to see what an honest politician looks and sounds like Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #14

I wonder if Mme Speaker can do something about this? Hekate Aug 2019 #15

she can recall the congressional delegation. Hoyer is there with 41 Dems. Takket Aug 2019 #19

That's absolutely what she should do. DrToast Aug 2019 #24

apparently there are already Dems there.......... Takket Aug 2019 #17

Just saw this on twitter Beringia Aug 2019 #18

A classic case of SCVDem Aug 2019 #21

In my mind this calls for Nancy to call back the Democrats! bluestarone Aug 2019 #22

Along with a strong message of further diplomatic consequences. Hugin Aug 2019 #31

Maybe the house should talk about cutting aid to isreal Fullduplexxx Aug 2019 #23

AIPAC disagrees with Trump/Israel DrToast Aug 2019 #26

They BOTH should go to Israel along with: SayItLoud Aug 2019 #35

1. I am *SO* fucking done with Israel and anyone who defends them.. Blue_Tires Aug 2019 #36

It's the top story at wapo and reuters Mosby Aug 2019 #42

I happen to this this is a pretty big deal. DrToast Aug 2019 #44

Maybe the un security council should call an emergency meeting Mosby Aug 2019 #46

HE is the disgraace cydney_wong Aug 2019 #40

I imagine Trump danced a jig left-of-center2012 Aug 2019 #41

This is disgusting and just goes to prove that N of Israel is a toad and that Israel needs to ... SWBTATTReg Aug 2019 #45

Remind me again, how much money does the US give Israel? BlueIdaho Aug 2019 #48

There are far better uses for that aid money than propping up Benny boy. Dawson Leery Aug 2019 #49

Cut off funds. The House has the power of the purse and should cut off funds to bibo democratisphere Aug 2019 #51