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nycbos

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22. I see the West Bank and Gaza as two separate issues.
Thu Aug 22, 2024, 02:24 PM
Aug 2024

When it comes to West Bank settlements. I agree with you. There needs to be a two-state solution. I oppose the settlements BECAUSE I am pro-Israel. I could go on a 20-minute rant about what I think of the settlers, and I would never get to the substance of your post.


When it comes to Gaza, Hamas uses civilians as human shields. They fire rockets at Israel. Israel has every right to fire back to protect their citizens. They put their launcher sites near where civilians are assembling to increase the chance of civilians being harmed, while they hide underground, like a bunch of cowards.

The death of innocent Palestinian civilians has been tragic. However, their blood is on Hamas' hands. One of the reasons I hate Hamas so much is that they make me sound like I like Netanyahu when I can't stand the SOB.


What do they want? kansasobama Aug 2024 #1
For someone to listen to them. n/t Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #2
Right, the DNC should allow these "activists" comradebillyboy Aug 2024 #3
They're speaking about their pain, families and friends. Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #4
They want revenge on the Democratic Party, speak easy Aug 2024 #9
They know that *rump and Republicans don't care about them, Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #10
It was a Democratic Administration that supplied Israel speak easy Aug 2024 #11
That's what "the mustard seed and mountain" are all about. Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #13
Thy want to talk about reality in Gaza. Thy want the Democratic Party to acknowledge what is happening. mjvpi Aug 2024 #12
And I want Taylor Swift to be my girlfriend. comradebillyboy Aug 2024 #16
Comrade, I guess you missed my point. mjvpi Aug 2024 #29
Read the speech for yourself. Kire Aug 2024 #32
in 2016 Hillary spent a lot of time, indulging the far left at the DNC with nothing to show for it. nycbos Aug 2024 #5
"Indulging"? n/t Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #7
Spot on. comradebillyboy Aug 2024 #17
What would be the consequences of Democrats publicly supporting the Palestinians? walkingman Aug 2024 #6
I believe allowing a Palestinian American to air their pain Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #8
I agree. Young people's vote. Back room political calculus mjvpi Aug 2024 #14
Not to mention being on the righteous side of history mjvpi Aug 2024 #15
How much time was the DNC given to vet the suggested speaker? thucythucy Aug 2024 #18
I don't believe it would be difficult to distinguish an ethical and established Palestinian American speaker of Uncle Joe Aug 2024 #19
I agree. It shouldn't be difficult to find a Palestinian American leader thucythucy Aug 2024 #24
As long as it takes to read this. Kire Aug 2024 #33
The article says thucythucy Aug 2024 #35
Many of them celebrated Hamas massacre on October 7. nycbos Aug 2024 #20
The treatment of civilians, even in a time of war, should be a concern walkingman Aug 2024 #21
I see the West Bank and Gaza as two separate issues. nycbos Aug 2024 #22
the blood is on the hands of the people who actually do the killing that creates the blood nt msongs Aug 2024 #23
So, in regard for the deaths of German civilians during World War II, thucythucy Aug 2024 #25
yep you kill somebody you are literally responsible. extenuating circumstances are a different matter. msongs Aug 2024 #27
They are not separate questionseverything Aug 2024 #28
Respectfully, you have missed the heart and soul of this movement. Spend 15 min looking at pictures of Gaza. mjvpi Aug 2024 #30
No I have not. nycbos Aug 2024 #31
Sorry, no you dont get to ruin our convention AkFemDem Aug 2024 #26
Can you paraphrase how they feel? Kire Aug 2024 #34
A picture (and offensive sloganeering) is worth a thousand words. Is this clear enough for anyone still confused * Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #36
I guess the "Killer Kamala" and "Genocide Joe" nicknames didn't go over very well, eh? Oopsie Daisy Aug 2024 #37
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