Israel/Palestine

Scootaloo

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2. The world doesn't give a damn, though

Wed Jul 11, 2012, 03:16 AM

Jul 2012

The US and Israel wants them all dead and forgotten.
The other states in the Middle East see them as poster children in rhetoric, and as unwanted luggage in action.
Europe is busy screaming at itself
And no one else in the world really gives a shit what happens in Israel / Palestine... despite both sides' claims of global conspiracy against them, Uganda, South Korea, and Belize really don't give a good goddamn as a matter of policy.

The whole world ISN'T watching. What action, then?

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Israel orders destruction of entire West Bank village [View all] Craig_Langford Jul 2012 OP

Time for a the-world-is-watching non-violent Palestinian action in response to this sort of thing.nt patrice Jul 2012 #1

The world doesn't give a damn, though Scootaloo Jul 2012 #2

B-I-N-G-O! mazzarro Jul 2012 #3

Something is more than nothing, because it is different in an essential way from the status quo. patrice Jul 2012 #4

How vague n/t Scootaloo Jul 2012 #5

Well, perhaps you can appreciate that I am not one to define what any of this would be. patrice Jul 2012 #6

Well, I'll just say this... Scootaloo Jul 2012 #7

Peaceful efforts crushed? Bradlad Jul 2012 #8

reading your posts reminds me of one of my favorite shows when I was younger... Scootaloo Jul 2012 #9

Where you heard that? King_David Jul 2012 #10

Not so bluntly stated, perhaps Scootaloo Jul 2012 #11

I'm confused... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #12

"You guys?" Scootaloo Jul 2012 #13

Self-hatred? holdencaufield Jul 2012 #15

Hemovory seems like it would lead to severe bowel distress n/t Scootaloo Jul 2012 #17

Did scotaloo or anybody ELSE here at DU EVER use phraseology like that? Ken Burch Jul 2012 #19

Most of the Israel supporters think that way Scootaloo Jul 2012 #26

Shira "openly voiced support and sympathy with efforts to threaten and dehumanize Jews..."? shira Jul 2012 #29

I did give you plenty of opportunity to denounce such efforts Scootaloo Jul 2012 #35

So by skipping over some of your comments, that means I openly support efforts to dehumanize..... shira Jul 2012 #39

Ironic, that Dershowitz was the one lobbing "traitor" at him Scootaloo Jul 2012 #92

so, when exactly did the Palestinians do the 'peaceful' thing with Israel? n/t shira Jul 2012 #16

Here's a little bit for you, Shira Scootaloo Jul 2012 #18

its not much......in fact its very little...... pelsar Jul 2012 #21

That really is very little. Check out these videos from the Palestinian Authority... shira Jul 2012 #23

You're one to talk about deflection, after our last "chat" Scootaloo Jul 2012 #25

I don't do deflection, but that's all you did throughout the thread. Anyone interested can..... shira Jul 2012 #31

What do you make of my information, Shira? Scootaloo Jul 2012 #34

I'm "Dukey"? Are you comparing me to David Duke? As for your info., let's go to the 1st source... shira Jul 2012 #41

Well, thank you, Shira. Scootaloo Jul 2012 #96

so once again shira the PA is supported by the POTUS are you accusing the POTUS azurnoir Jul 2012 #27

Oh, enough of the comical attempts to question my loyalty to the POTUS. You do this constantly... shira Jul 2012 #30

Don't wish to answer I take it so you make stuff up azurnoir Jul 2012 #32

what do you think about scootalos comment Mosby Jul 2012 #33

oh, you and I are going to have fun times, I can tell already Scootaloo Jul 2012 #36

vote was 2-4 to keep your disgusting post. Mosby Jul 2012 #37

You have a strange standard for "disgusting," Mosby Scootaloo Jul 2012 #38

dumb statement... pelsar Jul 2012 #40

Third option: I've had this tired discussion many times over the years Scootaloo Jul 2012 #100

no snivling...just noting your extreme positions pelsar Jul 2012 #109

Wow, Scoot. Talk about cluelessness... shira Jul 2012 #77

The voice of expertise on cluelessness chimes in... Scootaloo Jul 2012 #99

I always draw a distinction b/w Hamas, the PA, and Palestinians in general... shira Jul 2012 #106

No, it's obvious you're attempting to pit me against the Obama administration.... shira Jul 2012 #71

still attempting to change the subject with accusations and self serving questions ? azurnoir Jul 2012 #95

Alright, here's your reply Scootaloo Jul 2012 #98

An "anti-racist" in denial of the worst kind of antisemitism. The mask always slips eventually... shira Jul 2012 #105

psst..when you make things up....i'll know pelsar Jul 2012 #110

It would be enough for them to say "we recognize the State of Israel" Ken Burch Jul 2012 #20

exactly...there is only so much one can expect when one is attacked randomly daily pelsar Jul 2012 #22

yes daily (middle of the night) house raids and arrests azurnoir Jul 2012 #28

there is no daily humiliation.....guess you read the wrong stuff pelsar Jul 2012 #42

I read Ma'an which reports daily raid detentions and arrests of Palestinians in the West Bank azurnoir Jul 2012 #94

they happen.....its just not this every day humiliation that your making it.... pelsar Jul 2012 #97

what a slick reply well except it really isn't azurnoir Jul 2012 #120

Israel ISN"T attacked daily. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #43

when will you learn?....ever pelsar Jul 2012 #45

That's just Askelon and Asdod Ken Burch Jul 2012 #46

no no no.....your doing it again.... pelsar Jul 2012 #49

Israel AS A BROAD TOTALITY isn't attacked on a daily basis Ken Burch Jul 2012 #51

i'm just commenting on your wrong statements..perhaps... pelsar Jul 2012 #52

the Six Day War was not a serious effort to destroy Israel Ken Burch Jul 2012 #54

ken.....your knowledge of history is virtually zero.. pelsar Jul 2012 #57

By that logic, then, Israel was never actually in danger of being wiped out at all. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #63

i dont believe in altering historical facts...clearly you do-perhaps that is what you call logic pelsar Jul 2012 #90

Saying that two towns get a little machine gun fire is not the same as saying that Ken Burch Jul 2012 #55

so small towns getting attacked don't really count-whats a little maching gun fire between friends pelsar Jul 2012 #60

No... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #61

The issue is that Israel, as a country, is not under collective siege. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #62

Pop Quiz... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #64

Having soldiers swaggering through the place creating a climate of intimidation and regimentation Ken Burch Jul 2012 #65

Do you have video .... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #72

try this one.... pelsar Jul 2012 #93

Another one of those statements that totally amaze me. Bradlad Jul 2012 #24

Lebanon in 1982 was an act of aggression Ken Burch Jul 2012 #44

i thought i educated you about 1982... pelsar Jul 2012 #47

A quick invasion and immediate departure might have been one thing Ken Burch Jul 2012 #48

history...you should learn it...it was tried pelsar Jul 2012 #50

Occupying South Lebanon for YEARS was not justified. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #53

What a wonderful crystal ball you have Ken. Bradlad Jul 2012 #56

No, I've seen the truth Ken Burch Jul 2012 #66

As usual... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #68

Someone else here tried that answer. Bradlad Jul 2012 #69

Can you stop pretending that this is all the Palestinians fault? Ken Burch Jul 2012 #70

I don't know. . Bradlad Jul 2012 #73

Preemptively claiming... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #74

He said I wanted to see the defeat of "the Jews of Israel" Ken Burch Jul 2012 #80

A couple of things about me. Bradlad Jul 2012 #87

The IDF has used violence to protect the illegal West Bank settlements Ken Burch Jul 2012 #88

Let's look at your points. Bradlad Jul 2012 #89

You just said I wanted to see the defeat of "The Jews of Israel". Ken Burch Jul 2012 #79

I did not say that. Bradlad Jul 2012 #82

I don't want Israelis to "throw in the towel", or to be harmed in any way at all. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #83

About fault and blame. Bradlad Jul 2012 #75

Your "radically different outcomes" thing is NOT an unchallengable point Ken Burch Jul 2012 #78

People are fallable. Bradlad Jul 2012 #81

how can you "see the truth" when your consistently wrong on history? pelsar Jul 2012 #91

No...YOU are the religious fanatic Ken Burch Jul 2012 #101

are you series.....shall we review your posts? pelsar Jul 2012 #104

you make wrong statements....its that simple pelsar Jul 2012 #59

They still have another option. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #58

You really believe... holdencaufield Jul 2012 #67

Just alerted on it, holden. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #84

My words speak for themselves. You have mischaracterized my statement. No, I do not really AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #85

Well, I voted to hide that shit. Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #86

What Holden said Scootaloo Jul 2012 #102

I agree with both your initial statement, and many of your follow-up statements. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #107

for what it's worth IMO it was a obviously a snarky remark azurnoir Jul 2012 #111

Well, one-liners can be read really wrong in this particular environment Scootaloo Jul 2012 #113

two governments?......sheeshs pelsar Jul 2012 #108

The topic is Israel / Palestine, not "Israel and everyone else" Scootaloo Jul 2012 #112

way ahead of you...... pelsar Jul 2012 #118

Is there any justification for this action?....n/t kayecy Jul 2012 #14

are they illegal Israeli settlements or Palestinian settlements? notadmblnd Jul 2012 #76

Well, judging by the photo... Scootaloo Jul 2012 #103

There's no such thing as a "Palestinian settlement". Ken Burch Jul 2012 #114

by that argument... Shaktimaan Jul 2012 #115

That is a difficult one...I don't have a short, simple answer to it. Ken Burch Jul 2012 #117

Yes if they were born there......... kayecy Jul 2012 #119

Uruknet.info - has it come to this? oberliner Jul 2012 #116