Its Israel's fault

[merrylander]

Seems like the arabs there are not the saints as picrured;

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinio...hxS_story.html

[BlueStreak]

Everyone is aware of that, Rob.

So, you we have a region of folks whom are brainwashed, willing to die to protect their "infidel free zone" and extremely intolerant of other religions. So what do we do? Why, plant an entire nation of infidels right smack in the middle, then wonder why there is no hope for peace, of course.

Smooth move.

Dave

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Why, plant an entire nation of infidels right smack in the middle,

Dave

to have a strong foothold in the middle east obviously

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by noonereal

to have a strong foothold in the middle east obviously

Worked out wonderfully, didn't it?

Dave

[whell]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Worked out wonderfully, didn't it?

Dave

It wouldn't matter where "we put them", and history demonstrates that. So, the creating of Israel, in the context of history, makes the most sense.

[BlueStreak]

Here wouldn't have been so bad.

[Charles]

Well, Harry thought he did the right thing.

http://jcpa.org/article/president-tr...ognize-israel/

Perhaps he should have listened to Marshall.

Chas

[Bigerik]

Originally Posted by Charles

Well, Harry thought he did the right thing.

http://jcpa.org/article/president-tr...ognize-israel/

Perhaps he should have listened to Marshall.

Chas

Thanks.
An interesting read about one of my favourite presidents. Very much his own man, with his own beliefs, right or wrong. When did Washington change so much?

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Bigerik

Thanks.
An interesting read about one of my favourite presidents. Very much his own man, with his own beliefs, right or wrong. When did Washington change so much?

About 1978 when big business set about to take control.

At the time of UN Resolution 181 (Partitioning) there were close to 800,000 Jews living in Israel in fact nearly half a million arrived befor 1939.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by merrylander

About 1978 when big business set about to take control.

At the time of UN Resolution 181 (Partitioning) there were close to 800,000 Jes living in Israel in fact nearly half a million arrived befor 1939.

Picked up the book, "Wnner takes all." last night, Rob. Fascinating.

It brings to mind a converstion I had with an uncle (mothers side), a Republican who worked in banking, back in the early '80s. I made the comment; "You know it almost seems perfect. Large, stable employers creating steady jobs and a workforce empowered to maintain wages supporting strong consumerism. It's beautiful." He sneered at me and said, "Maybe YOU think so, but that's all about to go away. So, I'd advise you to be ready for it."

That's right about where the book picks up.

Dave