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mythology

(9,527 posts)
69. Real friends tell you when you're wrong
Wed Dec 28, 2016, 02:24 PM
Dec 2016

Benjamin Netanyahu isn't working honestly for an actual peace. He continues to expand settlements which demonstrates his active hatred for Palestinians.

Netanyahu should face the ICC for his actions as Prime Minister. Schumer should feel shame for supporting him.

"No American administration has done more for Israel than Barack OBAMA's." UTUSN Dec 2016 #1
Unfortunately, it won't matter after the 20th still_one Dec 2016 #2
Not sure - his audience may be international karynnj Dec 2016 #7
Internationally you are absolutely right, but the "new Amerika", will not agree to it still_one Dec 2016 #10
Agree completely - and think that Trump may actually limit how much we can lead karynnj Dec 2016 #13
the US won't lead at all under Trump. geek tragedy Dec 2016 #60
Leading wont happen at all, in fact most of the human family is gonna Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #77
"I have climbed Masada, swum in the Dead Sea, piloted a jet in its limited air space... " UTUSN Dec 2016 #3
"Israel can either be Jewish or democratic. It cannot be both." UTUSN Dec 2016 #5
Either a theocracy or a democracy. That is the sad truth, once you wrap your head around it. Hekate Dec 2016 #51
Definitely not a theocracy oberliner Dec 2016 #56
The Ultra Orthodox have the final say in nearly everything. And Autocrats find the structure of... Hekate Dec 2016 #63
Still not a theocracy oberliner Dec 2016 #80
What's ironic was that ultra-orthodox did not want the creation of the State of Israel ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #103
Israel is the Jewish state HoneyBadger Dec 2016 #72
I still cannot accept that "swum" is a word oberliner Dec 2016 #55
Blame me, not KERRY. n/t UTUSN Dec 2016 #67
I blame myself oberliner Dec 2016 #71
It may look and sound strange, BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #73
How about "drug" in the same context? oberliner Dec 2016 #74
"Drag" is a regular BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #84
To help with regular vs. irregular verbs ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #104
Thanks, FA! BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #107
You're very welcome! Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #115
That's the problem. Igel Dec 2016 #93
LOL BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #94
What did you used to say before you found out that 'swum' is correct? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Dec 2016 #111
Swam, probably oberliner Dec 2016 #113
It's nigh impossible with all the facts on the ground. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #102
He is giving a wonderful response to all the nasty anger of Netanyahu karynnj Dec 2016 #4
Chuck Schumer speaks for me, not that man. tritsofme Dec 2016 #6
I'm interested in an explanation. UTUSN Dec 2016 #8
? n/t. okieinpain Dec 2016 #9
Well, there is no politician I have ever respected as much as Secretary Kerry .. and he is right. karynnj Dec 2016 #12
There are few Democratic politicians I have had less respect for over the years than Kerry tritsofme Dec 2016 #24
Likewise, I have been a long time member of the John Kerry DU group karynnj Dec 2016 #32
Why is kissing Israel's ass a job requirement in the US government, in your opinion? geek tragedy Dec 2016 #62
Real friends tell you when you're wrong mythology Dec 2016 #69
Then I judge your comprehension and perception skills no differently than those of the BibizBoyz. blm Dec 2016 #76
Then those few politicians must be doing something right. phleshdef Dec 2016 #96
Do you really need to employ anti-Semitic canards to make your point? tritsofme Dec 2016 #108
Donald Trump is a pig. Vladmir Putin is a pig. Netanyahu is a pig. phleshdef Dec 2016 #110
Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #47
A little over the line, I think, considering Netanyahu's meddling in US politics Xipe Totec Dec 2016 #50
+1,000 malaise Dec 2016 #97
Schumer Doesn't Speak For Me Me. Dec 2016 #53
We should first speak for America's interests, not those of a foreign government. nt procon Dec 2016 #61
I disagree. mountain grammy Dec 2016 #66
No, the tyrant Netanyahu speaks for you. phleshdef Dec 2016 #95
+1 Thank you for speaking up. I agree with you. grossproffit Dec 2016 #109
Are you in favour of more settlements, then? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2016 #112
If you objected to it, you don't understand it. stevenleser Dec 2016 #119
"The Israeli P.M. (administration) the most Right wing (ever) driven by most extreme elements" UTUSN Dec 2016 #11
"be clear: Settlement expansion has nothing to do with Israel's security." UTUSN Dec 2016 #14
"Does anyone believe the settlers would submit to Palestinian rule?" UTUSN Dec 2016 #15
"trend to take West Bank for Israel. Off limits to Palestinian development." UTUSN Dec 2016 #16
"They believe in one state: Greater Israel." UTUSN Dec 2016 #17
"Where it leads: Separate and unequal. Would any in Israel accept that, in U.S., for themselves?" UTUSN Dec 2016 #18
"Iran ready for new relationship. It all depends on Two State solution." UTUSN Dec 2016 #21
Bullshit NobodyHere Dec 2016 #82
It's land theft malaise Dec 2016 #98
K&R... spanone Dec 2016 #19
Thank God for John Kerry. This... YvonneCa Dec 2016 #20
i imagine trump is bored and has turned to the cartoon channel. spanone Dec 2016 #22
"Our vote (abstention) was to save the Two State solution." UTUSN Dec 2016 #23
"That story was not written last week. It was written in 1987, Ronald RAYGUN." UTUSN Dec 2016 #25
"We reject the criticism that the U.S. abandoned Israel." UTUSN Dec 2016 #26
"be clear: 'occupied territory' - nothing new back to RAYGUN/GHW BUSH." UTUSN Dec 2016 #28
Trump's head is spinning... Satch59 Dec 2016 #27
Kerry certainly knows how to make a good argument! hrmjustin Dec 2016 #29
I haven't really been following what happened and is happening with all this, but xor Dec 2016 #45
K & R femmocrat Dec 2016 #30
"The U.S. did NOT draft or (push forward) the resolution. Made clear OBAMA would not make decision UTUSN Dec 2016 #31
We missed out on a great President :( Tatiana Dec 2016 #33
"Pres.CLINTON deserves great credit 16 yrs ago. Now we're at the (starting over) again" UTUSN Dec 2016 #34
"Principle 1: Clear & secure international boundary with Palestine/state... based on 1967" UTUSN Dec 2016 #35
"Principle 2: Two states with mutual recognition & equal rights for both peoples in either state" UTUSN Dec 2016 #36
"Principle 3: Just solution for Palestinian refugees" UTUSN Dec 2016 #37
"Principle 4: Provide agreed recognition of Jerusalem for both sides" UTUSN Dec 2016 #38
"Principle 5: Israel's security needs" UTUSN Dec 2016 #39
"Principle 6: End the conflict & all outstanding claims " UTUSN Dec 2016 #40
Oh how I'm going to miss having an intelligent, worldly administration. nolabear Dec 2016 #41
"We can only encourage to take this path, cannot walk it for them." UTUSN Dec 2016 #42
"Incoming administration different path, for them to decide. But we cannot be silent." UTUSN Dec 2016 #43
"Must not give in to pessimism. For Israelis AND Palestinians. Make those choices now." UTUSN Dec 2016 #44
Bwah-hah the MSRNC talk rabbit is overwhelmed, "We've been listening, KERRY talked OVER ONE HOUR!1" UTUSN Dec 2016 #46
Oh the talk rabbit says, "(DRUMPF) has PREEMPTED the speech ON TWITTER"!1 UTUSN Dec 2016 #48
One way friendships are not worth maintaining. elehhhhna Dec 2016 #99
Oh that's funny -- which one have you dubbed the talk rabbit? Hekate Dec 2016 #59
we cannot forget that Netanyahu is the Israeli version of trump. spanone Dec 2016 #49
I caught the last half hour. Kerry spoke straight from the heart, & from a lifetime of work. Hekate Dec 2016 #52
My take too karynnj Dec 2016 #75
UTUSN, I very much appreciate your summary in this thread Hekate Dec 2016 #54
Thank *YOU*. Occasionally I redeem myself for my more, um, "erratic" posts!1 n/t UTUSN Dec 2016 #65
Ditto. Thank you and great job! elehhhhna Dec 2016 #100
the israeli ambassador to the u.n. is on m$nbc calling Kerry a liar...fuck this guy...danny danon spanone Dec 2016 #57
Yep, Danon is an execrable character TubbersUK Dec 2016 #86
This guy has all the charm of an onion. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #105
This is a good speech oberliner Dec 2016 #58
I am glad to read your positive opinion nt karynnj Dec 2016 #64
Thank you Secretary Kerry, mountain grammy Dec 2016 #68
This was a classic speech BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #70
Sadly, I think Israel will be the worse for it too -- even as they get everything they want from karynnj Dec 2016 #78
I fear that you are exactly BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #79
It's a shame that Israel didn't elect a more reasonable PM oberliner Dec 2016 #81
Too true. BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #83
The second and third place finishers in the last election were Labor-Hatnua and the Arab List oberliner Dec 2016 #85
That looks promising BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #87
Do you happen to know where I can find ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #106
What sort of demographics are you looking for? oberliner Dec 2016 #114
Yeah, all of the regular statistical breakdowns ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #116
There are no regular statistical breakdowns that come with every election in Israel oberliner Dec 2016 #117
Thank you. That's what I was looking for. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #118
It's too bad the US didn't either world wide wally Dec 2016 #90
Voting for Netanyahu was the worst move they could have made DFW Dec 2016 #91
It was an EXCELLENT speech, delivered in a tough, assertive tone. SpankMe Dec 2016 #88
netanyahu has found a best right-wing friend in trump spanone Dec 2016 #89
Sec. Kerry did a tremendous job Gothmog Dec 2016 #92
K & R Scurrilous Dec 2016 #101
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