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Here is an Article by Mona Charen. I think anyone who cares about the subject should read it. As of posting the link refers to her April 5th article. Her April 12th article is worth reading as well. (URL) Main Creators Syndicate Page is here (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) that at least some people do get it. :) Dan (23 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Indeed, as an objective news source, this is right up there with the IDF site! ;-) Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I found that article pretty sketchy on facts I could agree readily agree with. The author of that article pointedly equates criticism of Israel with "Jew hatred" -- which to my mind is NOT the same thing at all. Hatred of a people for no reason is (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Arabs have been the dominant culture in “Palestine” for well over 1000 years (700ad?). However, as I understand it, that last Jewish kingdom in the M.E. ended in ~400-500BC - But I'm open to correction on that(!). Many cultures and (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I agree that you can't always hold the people responsible to what the leaders do, but wouldn't you agree that sometimes when it's clear that the leader is doing what the people want, the people _should_ be held responsible? (...) nod... but (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) So far I think we're all on the same page. (...) How has this been made apparent? This is not apparent to me. What is apparent to me is that they want territories that Israel stole in the 60s back and they aren't willing to compromise on it. (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Barak offer Arafat in one of the "agreements" a palestinian state in the west bank and gaza, including a capital in east Jerusalem? and was turned down, because Arafat wanted more? (...) well, I can see why (...) (23 years ago, 24-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Who can say why the offer was rejected? Arafat is a Grade A loser and the Palestinians should get rid of him. At the same time, I saw it as an act of bad faith on the part of the Israelis to vote Sharon into office considering the sort of (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I have to question your evidence of such desire on the part of the people. Here in the Bay Area of California I often express myself as I see fit, I feel free and safe to do so. When I lived in a suburbs of Chicago I felt less free to discuss (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I think this is false, can you justify it? Let's just look at one front. The claimed issue for engaging Syria was that Israeli farmers were being harassed by the Syrians - they (the farmers) made a presentation to the Israeli cabinet which (...) (23 years ago, 25-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If only the Palestinians lived in a Democracy and could get rid of him. I think perhaps this is the problem. As I understand it most, if not all, Arab nations are not Democracies. The people in those states know only what their leaders tell (...) (23 years ago, 27-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Even if Arafat had accepted Barak's offer, do you really think the Israeli public would have? Remember, he still had to put it to a referendum. Barak was basically gambling. Scott A (23 years ago, 27-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Is that your "informed" impartial opinion? It doesn't bother me that Liberals have certain ideas and opinions-- that's their right. It's when they try and pass them off as impartial and unbiased that sends me. You claim to not have taken sides (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I am sure Scott can speak for himself, but I can't see why questioning the political motives of either side betrays a leaning for one side or the other. Further, I imagine that Scott is working against the perception that news information in (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Either side, or just one? betrays a leaning for one side or the (...) That's news to me. The US media isn't "pro-Israel", that's for sure. (...) 1. Scott (and you, I'd imagine) sympathize with the Palestinians. 2. The Palestinians are (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) This is a very thinly qualified attack against myself, and obviously more pointedly against Scott. And I DO take offense that you equate any questioning of your unbelievably myopic viewpoints as being the equivalent of siding with terrorists (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Even when that is your own country? Scott A (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) John, After you have done that, perhaps you can reply to this: (URL) A (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Could you clarify what you mean by "I will torch this forum" ? That's a rather worrisome remark. As I said before this is a wasted breath exercise. Surely this will get me another (oh so useful) *sigh* from Scott, but in this case it is *all* (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Where? and obviously more (...) Then refute it and move on. Really, it's outrageous. I expect an apology from you as (...) Then just say it. I said I would imagine you to be one. Never said you were, and now you have set the record straight. (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Time to wrap this up. This whole thing started because you took me to task when I equated the Palestinians with the PLO. I still say that if the Palestinians continue to support PLO terrorists, they are as culpable as terrorists themselves. If (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It was just an oblique reference to what is termed a flame war. My point was merely that if John was going to entirely avoid making any substantive comments, and instead make only personal attacks. I would give him a flame war the likes of (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I can't remember ever saying that. I may have pondered what Israel would do if USA stopped giving them ~$2500000000.00 per year (...) I can't remember ever saying that the US "was to blame for 9-11". I suggest you retract that statement. Scott (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, it won't ever happen, so what's the point in bringing it up? I may ponder what would happen if Arafat suddenly converted to Judaism, but it's rather a silly notion and not worth discussion. (...) You asked me if I knew why it happened, (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I have no need to: Scott Said: "What about you, do you know *WHY* 911 happened?" John Said: "Look. If you are going to sit there and insinuate that somehow *we* are to blame for 9-11, you are an idiot." Scott Said: "Not my point. Since 911, (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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John, this is a rather unique record of the thread. For the record, I did not simply say I was "sympathetic with the Palestinians". I, in fact, said: "Although I do support the right of self defence, I am fundamentally a pacifist in nature. I (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) George Bush Sr. did actually threaten to cut the US fundings to avoid further Israeli settlements. I don't know if there were any actual cuts, though. I think that with the major US pro-Israeli opinion, it is unrealistic to think that there (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) (Sorry about the butchered pasting): You: mean that I oppose the actions of both "PLO terrorists" and the Israeli > state. My views on human rights and international law, together with my > understanding of recent middle-east history, leads me (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Already did. B-bye John (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I'm sure Israel is gratful for your support. ;) (...) Life must be so simple in your (little) black & white world! Scott A (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I happen to agree with this viewpoint.It's nice and tidy and has a nice absolute finality to it. No equivocating. But it has a big problem. It opens one up to questioning one's own motives. People who want to assail one's position will (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Isn't that merely deflection; skirting the issue at hand? I talk about Palestininan terrorism, and they shift the focus to *my* supposed support of terrorism. How is that germane? Merely as an attempt to discredit me as a hypocrite? (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Oh ya, I agree. But it's what you're up against here in this newsgroup. Until you can make this case (at the meta level), you're stuck. And no one here has been at all effective at making that case in the past. c.f. what happened to me when I (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Life must be so deep and profound in your (intellectual) gray one. -John (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) hmm. That explains the rain today ;) Scott A Rain: (URL) (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) John, You said: "Anyone who supports the actions of terrorists is just as culpable as the terrorists themselves." I demonstrated that your tax dollars and your countrymen support "terror". I also shattered you allusion that Israel is a nation (...) (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Edinburgh. -John (23 years ago, 30-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That's odd, it’s my understanding that it is against the law to fund raise for the IRA in the USA... I may be wrong(?). By "repressive governments", do you include those who imprison suspects without trial? Interestingly, the UK will not hand (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Me neither, but I know they have halted some arms shipments in the past. (...) I'll end this with these words from Mosh Dayan: "Our American friends offer us money, arms, and advice. We take the money, we take the arms, and we decline the (...) (23 years ago, 1-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The link now refers to the April 26th article, the May 3rd is worth reading too. (URL) only ignoring the problem would make it go away) -Mike Petrucelli (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) More objective reporting from Mona. Has she ever criticized Israel? Even if every word were true, and the reality were worse, it does not justify what the Israeli’s are doing. As my granny used to say: two wrongs do not make a right. I would (...) (23 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) subject (...) Well I have been reading her articles for about 2 years now. She does not side with either conservatives or liberals all the time. Her opinions (and I do understand it is an opinion) are formed with the facts at hand. The simple (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That is *not* what I asked (...) Not "the facts", just the "facts at hand"? What are her information sources? AIPAC? (...) They may not be the "evil oppressors Palestinians portray them to be", but they are still evil oppressors. Just take a (...) (23 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) side (...) The statement was a validation of Mona Charen not mindlessly accepting Government Propaganda from either side of the issue. (...) Primary source research, not the "News." (...) they (...) 18 months of suicide bombings will have that (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Grow up. (...) Do you really think so? I really don't. The Intifada is a result of (...) What we are talking about here are two separate issues, which have been uniquely intertwined by Islamic extremists. First, you have the issue of autonomy (...) (23 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I see. I suppose my problem is that I don't view this as a "conservatives" v "liberals" issue. (...) Hmm. That sounds a little vague. Her reporting appears very selective to me. (...) Perhaps they should never have invaded in '67? *If* it (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) lol. A very adult statement! (...) Thanks for your view! (...) On Israel's terms? (...) ...and the way to cut-off Hammas is with the education of their support, not killing civilians. But remember, there are extremists on both sides... and (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, I know it's a big IF! Scott A =+= Have you inspected Arthur’s Seat yet? (URL) reasonable man adapts himself to suit his environment. An unreasonable man persists in attempting to adapt his environment to suit himself. Therefore, all (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I believe that the most un-American place in the world right now is America. If this 'wonderful' country was founded on 'freedom' and the 'Pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness', it ain't showing right now. 'America-Love it or (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I love the smell of napalm in the morning. :-) Bruce (23 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I just can't help myself... Urge too irresistible... Must quote _Full Metal Jacket_... ARGH! Forgive me... --- Pogue Colonel: Marine, what is that button on your body armor? Private Joker: A peace symbol, sir. Pogue Colonel: Where'd you get it? (...) (23 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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[snip] (...) Ah, I see. [snip] (...) Well if 5 Arab armies had not attacked them they probably would not have. (...) *If* it meant peace then yes I do think Israel would hand back the West Bank. That was why Barak was elected and offered peace to (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Let me begin my "pro-American" Rant by saying that I do truely love Canada, in my heart it is a very close second to the nation of my birth, so please do not construe my remarks as "anti-Canadian", as that is not how I intend them. But I certainly (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The 'American System' is broken. That is why I said the 'ideals' of the constitution. If the system was working as it should then most of the problems would not exsist. There is no such this as a perfect system but the ideals of the (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, just to get in my usual nit-pick, Canada may have come up with the variant called "ice hockey", but the origin of the game of (field) hockey is actually unknown. 4,000 year old drawings depicting men playing a version of the game have (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) "Most"? *All*, and by a long shot. (...) Yes, but while we're at it, we need more warm places to vacation, so let's annex Central and South America, too, and become The United States of Americas:-) -John (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, I am already being proven right, because it appears even today that Israel will refuse to allow the creation of a Palestinian state that is lead by murderous thugs like Arafat and his terrorist organizations. And frankly, I don't blame (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) This is not consistent with my understandment of the recent events. Are you refering to the decision by the dominant Israeli party Likud to forever oppose the creation of an independent Palestinian state on the West Bank? Apparantly, Sharon is (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Fredrik, I agree with what you say relating to Likud. John, I would like to add that just because the your views and Likud's concur it does not mean that anyone is "proven right". Scott A (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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My post was a rant. In oh so many ways I am thankful that our neighbour to the south is the USofA. I don't think I would be as happy if *any* other country was our closest trading partner, and I will forgive *any* country's transgressions that had (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Let me clarify :) It wasn't Nixon who got the kids in the car, it was the guy who worked in the West Wing. The worker got his kids in the car, drove up to the white house and pointed out to his kids that the most powerful man in the free world (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, as a criticism of public-funded programs, it wasn't a very strong point, so don't feel bad if you don't understand it. We've had countless discussions here about the US Gov't prying into everyone's dirty laundry (or medical history), and (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) OK. Can anyone who thinks a public health care system is a bad idea please explain why that argument does not hold for a public education system. To me, and I would guess to most who support these two things, they are both about ensuring (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) There might not be an obviously *stated* implication, but an *inherent* implication--"Those that don't have money, don't get" I am charging money for the services I render, and if you cannot afford to pay, you don't get my services. It's *in* (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I should begin by pointing out that you snipped the text in a way that makes it look like David K's comments came from me, but I don't think it was intentional. To answer your question, many who favor privatized health care also favor a (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Simon Bennett writes: <snipL (...) Oh how I wish they would privatize the education system here in the states, but due to the power of the teacher's unions it won't happen country wide anytime soon. I know a few cities (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The vouchers was a great idea--you send your kid to whichever school system you're most comfortable with, whether it's run by your church or someone else, or even home schooling, and your tax dollars goes to that school system. In this way (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Fine, but I *really* am asking why you think private is better (and I don't mean just for those who have the money to pay for it. I mean for the nation) You don't appear to have evidence yet. The example you give is interesting though as I the (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) You should have paid more attention in history class. This is not quite true. (...) Has all the land taken in '67 ever been offered back... I don't think so. (...) To a certain extent they are "oppressors". Check their human rights record! (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Why not just abolish taxes for schools rather than having the half-way measure of vouchers? No question of the government subsidizing religion (and who has the biggest chain of private schools? I'd guess the Catholic Church -and believe me, (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Again, you're characterizing the system to portray it as unfair, but it's not a fair characterization. The fact that it's a 2-tier system is actually irrelevant, since it would be that way in any case. If health care is privatized, and if (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It was a pre-emptive strike. This does not mean that the Arabs weren't going to attack anyway-- they were. The war was unavoidable (for Israel). Israel wisely seized the upper hand. For you to say that they "invaded" shows that *you* did most (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I don't see being "anti-corporation" and "anti-capitalism" as at all the same thing, BTW. If the corporations we are talking about are the sort of crony driven parasitic influence purchasers as ADM, (or US Steel) for example, I am about as (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Indeed. My apologies. (...) Oh they probably are, but they cost more, and it is divisive in terms of 'equality of opportunity' to have them. This is also interesting. What do you think is the benchmark they are using for unacceptability? Is it (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) When it comes to having Doc Martens vs no-name sneakers, or an SUV vs S.P.O.C., or veal vs pork chops, that's to the wealth of the individual. I could care less if my fellow human has the whereforall to afford the 54 inch screen TV or the (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Doc Martens are actually very nice shoes, and affordable, too. Perhaps they are more expensive "over there"? My "office shoes" (dressy DMs) are ten years old, and they still look new. My ten-hole shoes are close to ten years old, and are (...) (23 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) place. (...) current (...) getting (...) Odd? The Arab countries that controled the land (and forced the Arab refugees now called Palastinians into the refuge camps in the first place) have not requested the land back. Dispite this 97% of that (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Nite quite John. Let's just look at one front. The claimed issue for engaging Syria was that Israeli farmers were being harassed by the Syrians - they (the farmers) made a presentation to the Israeli cabinet which reportedly concluded the (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That is a notion which is quite wrong. (...) You have *not* answered my question have you? The answer is no! (...) Who made them refugee's? I accept it would have been more convenient for Israel if the Arab states had accepted them into their (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) <snip long quote which you have *already* offered elsewhere which I can't find relevant> Just answer this question "yes" or "no": Would the Arabs have invaded Israel if they hadn't acted first? (...) "Mostly over"? It's never "over" for the (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) never (...) true. (...) West (...) years (...) Bank. (...) disagree (...) years, (...) refugees (...) be (...) media (...) Israel. (...) This excerpt from one of Mona Charen's articles conters your argument far better than I can and includes (...) (23 years ago, 15-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The quote demonstrated: a) Why Israel wanted the war. b) How they provoked it. (...) The battle was "mostly over". Israel was reluctant to advance substantially into Arab territory as they feared a counter attack by external powers (i.e. the (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) (Given that this thread-let was about Ms Charen's integrity, I’m bemused that you are using her to justify your argument(!). Have we went full circle?) Even if true, I don't agree it does answer my argument. My questions to you were: 1. Who (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Israel tricked the Syrians. Fine. The purpose was to control the Golan Heights so as to provide a safe buffer between her and Syria. It was a completely *defensive* strategy. Has Israel used this strategic advantage against Syria in an (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Wrong. Read the quotes again. (...) Indeed. (...) We've covered that ground before. (...) How many years later? (...) Not quite. (...) He got it back because he *did* attack! His attack made Israel understand that they had to speak to him. (...) (23 years ago, 16-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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[snip] (...) That is why I used an excerpt that contained its sorce reference. (...) Arab propaganda. Not all Arabs (Palestinians) fled Israel in 1948, because they did not belive the silly things that the dictators tell them. (like the Saudi-Arabia (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If "not all", then how many? Israel was able to clear 80% of Palestinians from the area (~700,000 individuals), I happen to think that had more to do with their aggression than it does alleged reports of "Jewish Vampires". However, I don’t see (...) (23 years ago, 17-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) If the word "soldier" is used in the wide sense here, the last statement is probably flase. It is a common opinion that the ultimate Japanese capitulation was caused by the heavy civillian casualties after the atomic bomb attacks. Prior to the (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) circle?) (...) they (...) How about people that moved into an area 1-2 years before the the country was formed by the UN. The only reason they moved there was because the Arab countries were trying to discourage the UN from putting Israel (...) (23 years ago, 18-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That does not really answer my question. Your point, even if true, does not justify Israel’s actions in any way. Does it? (...) To be honest, I have no idea. (...) I can't agree with that view. (...) Peace on Israel's terms? Barak went to the (...) (23 years ago, 22-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) In addition to my other garage sale FOTW (URL) found some new Doc Martens (1460 boots) in my size for $5! The only thing is they are a forest green color, and I was forced to take two CD's (Erasure and Duran Duran) and a Terry Brooks novel (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That's great! The CDs and book are probably not that bad, and I kinda like non-black DMs. I used to have a pair of cherry red three-hole shoes. Nice ones. Fredrik (22 years ago, 13-Oct-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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