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39. Maybe you better let the US Secretary of Defense know about the "genocide"

Wed Apr 17, 2024, 04:31 PM

Apr 17

Unless he has better intel then you do...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejects accusations Israel has committed genocide in Gaza

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-rejects-accusations-israel-committed-ge-rcna147031

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Israel "feels like" they have to respond. And Iran says Israel "will definitely be met with a severe response" [View all] Renew Deal Apr 16 OP

Israel feels like they have to respond. And Iran says Israel will definitely be met with a severe response sanatanadharma Apr 16 #1

Children, kacekwl Apr 17 #27

Has this just turned into a common dick measuring competition? Walleye Apr 16 #2

Some so called moniss Apr 16 #3

2 seven-year-old boys throwing MOMFUDSKI Apr 16 #4

Israel, presumably to deflect from ... Basic LA Apr 16 #5

It could be to force the US to deal with Iran in an election year. Renew Deal Apr 16 #6

Bingo! Basic LA Apr 16 #16

Israel needs to stop now while it's ahead. Mad_Machine76 Apr 16 #7

That still doesn't address the proxy war Iran is running through the terrorist groups they support ripcord Apr 16 #8

They deal with Iran via the proxy wars and focus on that. (What they have been doing...) LeftInTX Apr 16 #13

Iran's support of terror led directly to 10/7 ripcord Apr 17 #40

Does the US deserve what what Israel rams up our ass? Autumn Apr 17 #54

So you think the US is the victim here? ripcord Apr 17 #56

I don't know about that. When an ally asks you not to do something do you think that Autumn Apr 17 #57

Every nation has the right to defend themselves ripcord Apr 17 #58

Then that nation should stand on their own if they can't respect the wishes of their main ally. Autumn Apr 17 #59

We will still back up Israel ripcord Apr 17 #60

Yeah and it could cost Biden. Autumn Apr 17 #61

He knows that and will still back Israel ripcord Apr 17 #62

Someone has already referred to this conflict as a dick-wagging contest DBoon Apr 17 #64

So you are fine with sponsoring terror attacks against Israel witb no repercussions ripcord Apr 17 #66

He will do whatever he's going to do, he doesn't seem to give a damn about what his Autumn Apr 17 #52

I'm baffled by this "minimal" thing. It wasn't mininmal. Happy Hoosier Apr 16 #11

Apparently I was uninformed somewhat of what their strike looked like Mad_Machine76 Apr 16 #17

Iran gave lots of warning time - like hours womanofthehills Apr 16 #21

Iran has been attacking Israel through its proxies for decades NickB79 Apr 16 #18

Yes, I agree with your last paragraph. Basic LA Apr 16 #20

Israel has at least 10 Iron Dome Batteries womanofthehills Apr 16 #22

I should've known. Basic LA Apr 16 #25

Why does the Iron Dome upset people so much? sarisataka Apr 17 #37

You are calling for Israel to use nuclear weapons? TheKentuckian Apr 17 #35

Nope. Basic LA Apr 17 #36

Nukes away then. Having nuclear capability does not come TheKentuckian Apr 17 #42

Palestine needs to surrender? Basic LA Apr 17 #47

Proxy enid602 Apr 17 #63

Unwitting is right. Basic LA Apr 17 #65

It truly is about ego LeftInTX Apr 16 #9

sigh Celerity Apr 16 #10

Vibes only WhiskeyGrinder Apr 16 #12

Rumors are that Israel will target Irans nuclear facilities Mosby Apr 16 #14

Don't they have a CIA counterpart? Can't they just stage a coup instead? LeftInTX Apr 16 #15

The regime brutally suppresses dissent. Voltaire2 Apr 17 #29

Oh well....worth a thought....wishful thinking....kinda figured LeftInTX Apr 17 #30

Then Iran will target Israel's nuclear facilities womanofthehills Apr 16 #23

Well, it's time to take up drinking or go for a walk..LOL LeftInTX Apr 16 #19

Israel can attack terrorists all they want as far as I am concerned ripcord Apr 16 #24

Why is it neither tough guy will end up with a rifle in their hands? Stop arming both sides!!! marble falls Apr 16 #26

And that's how you get perpetual wars. no_hypocrisy Apr 17 #28

They "have to respond??" EndlessWire Apr 17 #31

Yep...Makes me want to start drinking LeftInTX Apr 17 #32

It has diverted attention from the Gaza Genocide. Voltaire2 Apr 17 #33

Maybe you better let the US Secretary of Defense know about the "genocide" EX500rider Apr 17 #39

"I think this tit-for-tat philosophy" EX500rider Apr 17 #38

An attack on an embassy is considered a direct attack Renew Deal Apr 17 #43

Post removed Post removed Apr 17 #44

Where did I say that? Renew Deal Apr 17 #67

"An attack on an embassy is considered a direct attack" EX500rider Apr 18 #69

That's a weak argument Renew Deal Apr 18 #72

You are entitled to your opinion EndlessWire Apr 17 #46

"where is the wisdom of bombing an Iranian embassy inside Syria" EX500rider Apr 18 #68

What is the purpose of a "limited response"? TheKentuckian Apr 17 #45

What further attacks? EndlessWire Apr 17 #50

Good luck to both of them. Maybe the people in Gaza can get a respite. Autumn Apr 17 #34

I hope this is sarcasm, because this will not end well. LeftInTX Apr 17 #48

Then that would be on that Trump twin Netanyahoo. He doesn't care what happens to the world, Autumn Apr 17 #49

It won't help Gaza. It will drag the US into a war. It will isolate the US. It will help elect Trump. LeftInTX Apr 17 #51

Yes it will and that may very well get Trump back in office but that's a fucking win for Netanyahu. Autumn Apr 17 #53

Good luck? What's good about it? LeftInTX Apr 17 #55

An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind - Gandhi n/t FreeState Apr 17 #41

Both sides need to "turn the other cheek" and feel big about it. Earth-shine Apr 18 #70

So, they're both hell bent on Bettie Apr 18 #71