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In reply to the discussion: 3 local ships extend deployment amid Gaza conflict (US warships turn around) [View all]King_David
(14,851 posts)32. You agree with this too?
'Israel was the chief beneficiary of the event, with Zionists in every step of the equation. Have you seen the collapse of WTC?'
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icymist
Nov 2012
OP
This is a lot different. Israel was actually fighting for its survival in the 67 war. That is not
still_one
Nov 2012
#2
Do you know (I don't) whether Israel attacked the parked tanks first and then the USS Liberty, or
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#5
They did a pre-emptive attack because Nasser was calling for the total destruction of Isreal, and
still_one
Nov 2012
#15
I agree "That 6 day war in no way justifies what happened to the Liberty."
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#18
We agree, good. Now if they can get the Israel and Palestinians to the negotiating table, maybe the
still_one
Nov 2012
#21
Sorry, Nasser had every intention to attack. Using counterpunch and your other rerferences are not
still_one
Nov 2012
#16
You have your view, I have mine. The rendition you just presented is horseshit mythology.
still_one
Nov 2012
#14
Yes Israel fired the first shot, no question about that. In the 1973 war Israel did delay, and
still_one
Nov 2012
#20
"Our basic objective will be the destruction of Israel. The Arab people want to fight."
hack89
Nov 2012
#24
Even if that was true how does that have anything to do with Israel bombing a US ship?
Puregonzo1188
Nov 2012
#30
Plus, during the extended attack, the attackers were close enough to see up to 3 US flags during
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#34
(1) You ask, "Why is that?" The answer is that the U.S. Navy should learn from its experience and
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#11
What I agree with is that I would "get no response acknowledging the legitimacy of (my) points."
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#33
If you "take absolutely NOTHING s/he says seriously," why are you telling that to me?
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#36
Since I assume the ships would be there to defend Israel, I'm not sure I understand
Marrah_G
Nov 2012
#23