Comments | kangarookornkid: This is how it is

kangarookornkid

This is how it is

Jul 19, 2006 19:18

I salute Iran. They're ability to completely shift the world's attention from their nuclear misadventures to Israel is astounding. For those who don't know, Hizbollah is Iran's representation on the Mediterranean (with as much as $100 million going to the terrorist organization from Iran last year alone). Notice how the world isn't talking about ( Read more... )

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i_eat_the_menu July 20 2006, 20:30:51 UTC

Haha I like how no one commented.

i_eat_the_menu July 20 2006, 20:31:32 UTC

I agree with you about the Lebanese, by the way.

kangarookornkid July 20 2006, 22:06:06 UTC

you are a great disapointment. i was hoping for something that would infuriate me. but instead, i am left intellectually blueballed. hopefully AP Euro will be more interesting.

i_eat_the_menu July 21 2006, 01:05:29 UTC

Well,
1. I mostly agree with you.
2. You probably know more details than I do on this subject so any argument would most likely result in getting my ass handed to me.
3. I'll do more research and get back to you.

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aleylueyah July 23 2006, 03:18:09 UTC

Coming from the local (pro-Israel, Christian) Lebanese girl ( ... )

aleylueyah July 24 2006, 03:36:25 UTC

Okay, I'm not sure what either of you would prescribe for the US position. Do you think Israel's current response will achieve, or even contribute, to a long term solution? And just to get somewhat close to the bone, is your religion helping you to find a solution? Or is it your religion that is telling you there is a revealed truth that others must come to understand? I believe diplomacy is the highest human calling. The ultimate arena where differing (all legitimate) points of view face compromise. Can you compromise?

keetee711 July 24 2006, 03:53:22 UTC

this is Jesse

Israel's current response will get Hizbollah to stop harrassing them all the time. That's an excellent long term solution, because history proves that its been a long term problem.

Does my religion influence my opinion? Definately. I am pro Israel because I am a Christian, and I know that the Jews are God's chosen people, and those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel cursed. I basically bank off of the Bible.

I'm not sure I understand your question though.

kangarookornkid July 24 2006, 04:03:34 UTC

If Hizbollah is defeated (disarmed, dismantled, destroyed) there will be peace on Israel's northern border. Lebanon will be free from the tyranny of Hizbollah which only brings death and destruction.

Diplomacy would of course be nice. I would love a world where you could sit down and broker a deal with terrorists. Unfortunately, terrorists believe themselves sent by God (or, more importantly, Iran) and thus whatever they do is justified (especially the deliberate targeting and killing of innocents). UN Resolution 1559 calls for the disarming of Hizbollah. However, like most UN resolutions, there were no teeth behind it and Hizbollah only grew stronger. Occasionally, it has been actions that get results and not empty words.

I would end with these questions: How do you compromise with people who refuse to recognize Israel's right to exist? And are you narrow minded enough to believe that violence only begets more violence?

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