Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Kibbutz Gaash, home of all the light in Holyland
quote:
Originally posted by Cyrus King
these people are sick.
But settlers are asking for this danger when they move into an area where they are enemies of the surrounding populace.
I'm inclined to agree on that one. They know what people they live next to.
The general, "noble" statement the settles set is "We are going to build our homes in the frontlines, thus demographically dominate over the palestinian population. We are willing to boldly and nobly risk our lives for the cause". My intuitive response: So be it.
On a side note though: No Israeli teritorry is that much of a safe or friendly place these days...
Originally posted by Yoepus
Well you'd have to definre torture first.
touche.
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May-04-2004 13:19
oDrori
howdy
Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Kibbutz Gaash, home of all the light in Holyland
quote:
Originally posted by St_Andrew
wow this is something for the history books
an Israeli agrees with Cyrus
Argh, count on those damn lefties to spoil the fun
Originally posted by TranceGiant
60? Lol, I think 85%+ is more accurate. And no, it ain't only Norway, it's in all of Europe. Especially in countries with a high rate of anti-Jewish sentiments and/or large Arab population such as Spain, Italy, France.
fascinating discussion...I guess I should have been more clear and ruled out those who dislike Jews in general...but I meant amongst the "impartial" (although also ignorant) people out there, you're likely to find less sympathy with the Palestinian cause.
As I said in my initial post, I freely admit that I'm too ignorant of the entire situation to "side" with anyone...I was merely pointing out that for people who know nothing of the history, who are they going to think is worse? Isreal seems to put a better "spin" on their violence.
And the U.S. will NEVER cease to be involved...the Jewish population has much too loud and powerful a voice in the U.S. for that to happen
May-08-2004 21:01
tathi
wanderlust
Registered: Jan 2003
Location:
^^ i disagree completely, my parents lived and worked in Israel for a few years, and i have many Jewish friends, i have nothing against the jewish people in general. Sharon and his government are another story entirely.
Since i have become interested in politics in the last few years, and have watched many documentaries, read many articles, it's become very hard for me to understand why anyone would sympathise for the Israeli government.
note that Australian culture tends to always side with the underdog.
