This page is no longer updated, and is the old forum. For new topics visit the New HOL forum.
Gaza Strip 'invades' Israel.
Register | Edit Profile | Subscriptions | Forum Rules | Log In
 Wisbech Eagle  Truro Cornwall 14 Nov 23 8.12am |
  |
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by HKOwen
It's the don't make rude insulting comments about other people's drinking or abstinence thread, as well as Gaza Or possibly the don’t make insulting comments that suggest people twist the truth and care nothing for their country, and then claim they are “far beneath” them, thread?
For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally. |
|
 Alert a moderator to this post |
  |
| Stirlingsays 14 Nov 23 8.27am |
 |
|---|---|
|
One valuable lesson from this ongoing war will be an insight into which tail is wagging which dog...and more importantly to what extent...between Israel and the US. The US are paying a huge price batting for them....Probably a generational one, that they might not recover from in terms of soft power. Obviously for reasons I don't wish to waffle on about Israel has considerable outsized interests in the US. However as Israel grows increasingly right wing (something that will only increase when looking at their 'settler' birth demographics) and the versions in the US being increasingly progressive a real schism of visions is there. It has both the bought and sold Anglo Rinos and Democrats in a bit of a bind on just how far they go with what they say....and the Biden himself....who will just read whatever is put in front of him. Money rules the world, principles are seemingly for the script writers. Unfortunately we are rather missing Shakespeare.
'Who are you and how did you get in here? I'm a locksmith. And, I'm a locksmith.' (Leslie Nielsen) |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 14 Nov 23 8.31am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by georgenorman
The ultimate local position of the government of Palestine (Hamas) is to destroy the state of Israel and kill all Jews and their wider ultimate position is to create a worldwide Islamic Caliphate. The ultimate position of Israel is to destroy Hamas, free Israeli hostages and protect themselves. You appear to share, or at the least lend tacit support to, the ultimate objective of Hamas in destroying the state of Israel. Edited by georgenorman (12 Nov 2023 9.12am) Don’t be ridiculous. I don’t support either side. I support dialogue, negotiation, compromise and respect for innocent life. Hamas would not have existed had the rights of the Palestinians been respected when the State of Israel was created. There have been opportunities since to allow the many moderates on both sides to find a workable compromise that allows for mutual cooperation and shared prosperity. Unfortunately it’s the extremists on both sides who hold power and that is primarily the fault of Israel and those who back her. I know there are moderates on both sides. I have seen them working together in a friendly way. There are many secular Israelis who do not approve of Netanyahu and although I haven’t been to Gaza I have been to the West Bank where most people just want to live in peace.
For the avoidance of doubt any comments in response to a previous post are directed to its ideas and not at any, or all, posters personally. |
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
 georgenorman 14 Nov 23 10.11am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
Don’t be ridiculous. I don’t support either side. I support dialogue, negotiation, compromise and respect for innocent life. Hamas would not have existed had the rights of the Palestinians been respected when the State of Israel was created. There have been opportunities since to allow the many moderates on both sides to find a workable compromise that allows for mutual cooperation and shared prosperity. Unfortunately it’s the extremists on both sides who hold power and that is primarily the fault of Israel and those who back her. I know there are moderates on both sides. I have seen them working together in a friendly way. There are many secular Israelis who do not approve of Netanyahu and although I haven’t been to Gaza I have been to the West Bank where most people just want to live in peace. Hamas would exist whatever Israel did. They are part of the worldwide Islamic, fascist, terrorist network – very similar to ISIS. What would Israel and Hamas negotiate about – the detail of how the state of Israel would be destroyed, the means of killing all Jews?
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| EverybodyDannsNow SE19 14 Nov 23 10.21am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by georgenorman
Hamas would exist whatever Israel did. They are part of the worldwide Islamic, fascist, terrorist network – very similar to ISIS. What would Israel and Hamas negotiate about – the detail of how the state of Israel would be destroyed, the means of killing all Jews? To still be trying to claim some moral high ground on behalf of the Israeli’s is laughable. You speak as if the desire to destroy and kill is on one side only, which is so demonstrably untrue it’s impossible to take seriously.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| steeleye20 Croydon 14 Nov 23 10.22am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by cryrst
Explain how hmg are complicit in Hamas hiding weapons in schools and hospitals. Do you think mayday has a few nukes in the basement ? I don't think Jeremy is right there complicit is too strong. An elaborate IDF photo-op for us to see the Hamas 'command and control bunker' at the Al-Shifra hospital. Well, here we go I thought. It turns out to be a room in the basement with a few guns spread around and what looks like tins of beans.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| georgenorman 14 Nov 23 10.27am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
To still be trying to claim some moral high ground on behalf of the Israeli’s is laughable. You speak as if the desire to destroy and kill is on one side only, which is so demonstrably untrue it’s impossible to take seriously. Have you followed the exploits of the Islamic, fascist terrorists over the last twenty or more years?
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| EverybodyDannsNow SE19 14 Nov 23 10.32am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by georgenorman
Have you followed the exploits of the Islamic, fascist terrorists over the last twenty or more years? I have, as I have followed the exploits of the Zionists. I don’t claim a moral high ground for either.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| georgenorman 14 Nov 23 10.46am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
I have, as I have followed the exploits of the Zionists. I don’t claim a moral high ground for either. It's a war. Who do you want to win, Israel or the Islamic, fascist terrorists.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Mapletree Croydon 14 Nov 23 11.16am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by Stirlingsays
One valuable lesson from this ongoing war will be an insight into which tail is wagging which dog...and more importantly to what extent...between Israel and the US. The US are paying a huge price batting for them....Probably a generational one, that they might not recover from in terms of soft power. Obviously for reasons I don't wish to waffle on about Israel has considerable outsized interests in the US. However as Israel grows increasingly right wing (something that will only increase when looking at their 'settler' birth demographics) and the versions in the US being increasingly progressive a real schism of visions is there. It has both the bought and sold Anglo Rinos and Democrats in a bit of a bind on just how far they go with what they say....and the Biden himself....who will just read whatever is put in front of him. Money rules the world, principles are seemingly for the script writers. Unfortunately we are rather missing Shakespeare.
This is a good insight.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Mapletree Croydon 14 Nov 23 11.20am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by georgenorman
It's a war. Who do you want to win, Israel or the Islamic, fascist terrorists. If this is a war, it is the type that never results in a winner. Presumably you have seen videos of 'settlers' shooting people in the West Bank without justification, including children. And the Police and armed forces are complicit. There are evil people on each side and in the middle a lot of children.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
| Mapletree Croydon 14 Nov 23 11.22am |
|
|---|---|
|
Originally posted by georgenorman
Hamas would exist whatever Israel did. They are part of the worldwide Islamic, fascist, terrorist network – very similar to ISIS. What would Israel and Hamas negotiate about – the detail of how the state of Israel would be destroyed, the means of killing all Jews? Hamas would not have been power if the Israelis had not played the politics in its favour. Other, more moderate, groups would be in power.
|
|
| Alert a moderator to this post |
|
Login / RegisterNew users
Registration is now on our new message board
Existing users
To login with your existing username you will need to convert your account over to the new message board.
Sponsors
All images and text on this site are copyright © 1999-2024 The Holmesdale Online, unless otherwise stated.
Web Design by Guntrisoft Ltd.