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In reply to the discussion: Israel: Gaza Conflict Ends 'When Our Goals Are Realized' [View all]ellenrr
(3,868 posts)4. mwrguy, you have a picture of Obama, how do you feel about him supporting
Israel's "right to self defense"?
(I agree with you that genocide is their goal. Their politicians have been clear about that for decades. Or ethnic cleansing. which amounts to the same thing.)
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If they're goal is "genocide", they're awful at it. 1000 strikes and 100 dead? Shouldnt it be 100K?
7962
Jul 2014
#6
+1 I doubt any other military could have as few casualties with as many airstrikes.
EX500rider
Jul 2014
#9
"Genocide" may be to harsh a word, but it is clear Israel wants these people gone..
happyslug
Jul 2014
#48
If I said about Likud what you said about Hamas, I would probably get a hidden post.
Comrade Grumpy
Jul 2014
#13
Good answer, except if they do that, Hamas will kill them & probably their family.
7962
Jul 2014
#15
Insults and name calling are usually the last resort of one who has lost the debate. nt.
IronGate
Jul 2014
#33
You could look at THIS map too, and see Israel is a lot SMALLER than it was long before '47
7962
Jul 2014
#52
Good point it is not an equal fight but that does not matter to the dead civilians
awake
Jul 2014
#41