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Title: How to End the Tragedy in Gaza (Rep. Ron Paul)
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Published: Nov 26, 2012
Author: Rep. Ron Paul
Post Date: 2012-11-26 18:14:02 by Hondo68
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As of late Friday the ceasefire in Gaza seems to be holding, if tentatively. While we should be pleased that this round of fighting appears temporarily on hold, we must realize that without changes in US foreign policy it is only a matter of time before the killing begins again. It feels like 2009 all over again, which is the last time this kind of violence broke out in Gaza. At that time over 1,400 Palestinians were killed, of which just 235 were combatants. The Israelis lost 13 of which 10 were combatants. At that time I said of then-President Bush’s role in the conflict: “It's our money and our weapons. But I think we encouraged it. Certainly, the president has said nothing to diminish it. As a matter of fact, he justifies it on moral grounds, saying, oh, they have a right to do this, without ever mentioning the tragedy of Gaza…. To me, I look at it like a concentration camp.” The US role has not changed under the Obama administration. The same mistakes continue. As journalist Glenn Greenwald wrote last week: "For years now, US financial, military and diplomatic support of Israel has been the central enabling force driving this endless conflict. The bombs Israel drops on Gazans, and the planes they use to drop them, and the weapons they use to occupy the West Bank and protect settlements are paid for, in substantial part, by the US taxpayer…” Last week, as the fighting raged, President Obama raced to express US support for the Israeli side, in a statement that perfectly exemplifies the tragic-comedy of US foreign policy. The US supported the Israeli side because, he said, "No country on Earth would tolerate missiles raining down on its citizens from outside its borders.” Considering that this president rains down missiles on Yemen, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and numerous other countries on a daily basis, the statement was so hypocritical that it didn’t pass the laugh test. But it wasn’t funny. US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton traveled to Tel Aviv to meet with Israeli prime minister Netanyahu, but she refused to meet with elected Palestinian leaders. Clintonsaid upon arrival in Israel, “America's commitment to Israel’s security is rock-solid and unwavering.” Does this sound like an honest broker? At the same time Congress acted with similar ignobility when an unannounced resolution was brought to the House floor after the business of the week had been finished; and in less than 30 seconds the resolution was passed by unanimous consent, without debate and without most Representatives even having heard of it. The resolution, H Res 813, was so one-sided it is not surprising they didn’t want anyone to have the chance to read and vote on it. Surely at least a handful of my colleagues would have objected to language like, “The House of Representatives expresses unwavering commitment to the security of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders...” Continuing to rain down missiles on so many increasingly resentful nations, the US is undermining rather than furthering its security. We are on a collision course with much of the rest of the world if we do not right our foreign policy. Ending interventionism in the Middle East and replacing it with friendship and even-handedness would be a welcome first step.
US foreign policy being so one-sided actually results in more loss of life and of security on both sides. Surely Israelis do not enjoy the threat of missiles from Gaza nor do the Palestinians enjoy their Israel-imposed inhuman conditions in Gaza. But as long as Israel can count on its destructive policies being underwritten by the US taxpayer it can continue to engage in reckless behavior. And as long as the Palestinians feel the one-sided US presence lined up against them they will continue to resort to more and more deadly and desperate measures.
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#1. To: hondo68 (#0)
So I'm curious as to how much money our government is giving to all the other countries in the Middle East who seem to want Israel gone??
“We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
Thank you for posting, indeed.
It is not easy reconstructing 'molded minds'... Not enough...until the bastard state, you call israel, no longer is a zionist entity.
It is not easy reconstructing 'molded minds'... Well they're not giving any to Iran, so forget the "all". Iran is getting paid in gold for their natural gas and oil sales, which is the main reason why they will end up getting attacked. They're a threat to the petro-dollar and FED ponzi scheme economics, which is the lifeblood of the D&R crime syndicate. Kadaffi in Libya was working on selling oil for a new currency, the "Golden Dinar", so Hillary's terrorists ("democratic rebels") whacked him, while NATO-bama bombed everyone who didn't look like a terrorist. Many middle eastern countries get US aid, just not nearly as much as Israel gets. Those puppet rulers must dance to the tune of the banksters to keep the bucks coming. Follow the money.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
Another excellent synopsis. It's a pity so many other posters on this forum lack your clarity of thought. Regards,
The ultimate result of Democrat party politics: Aren't you socialists PROUD???
You said bastard lol. When I think bastard I think Obama. The bastard child of a slut. Obama's daddy didn't even like him. That is why he abandoned him. You bend over for the bastard.
When I think 'bitch' I think you...bitch to the zionist cunts you worship. They wouldn't piss on you if you were on fire. Lol... Keep playing... Now hurry along and delete this comment...coward fucker.
It is not easy reconstructing 'molded minds'... Not enough...until the bastard state, you call israel, no longer is a zionist entity. So why is it you hate them?? All they do is go around the globe hunting down POS and eliminating them.. They whack a few of your friends?? Or is it the IQ difference that has your panties in a twist?? No matter....
“We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
That we know of... For show to the rest of the world they are doing sanctions against them, but what is happening under the table?? Are we secretly giving them the technology and the funding for their weapons program?? If we are that wouldn't surprise me, just to keep Ahmadinejad's mouth closed until the appropriate time....
“We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
Good thing this clueless idiot is gone, though I suppose there are many waiting to replace him. Oh well, one at a time.
. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohel#Functions What are you, a Saudi oil Shiek, or a Jewish Mohel?
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
I bet is with the jewish Mohel? Most like with herpes too boot.
It is not easy reconstructing 'molded minds'... Here's why he's just another useless politician. Note the jumping from one supposition to another as if facts have been established: “It's our money and our weapons. But I think we encouraged it. Certainly, the president has said nothing to diminish it. As a matter of fact, he justifies it on moral grounds, saying, oh, they have a right to do this, without ever mentioning the tragedy of Gaza…. To me, I look at it like a concentration camp.” Bullshit like this isn't going to fix the country's problems. Good riddance.
. You Israel firsters crack me up with your consistent stupidity. The reason there is a cease fire is due to the Russians demanding it.....or else.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Thanx for confirming what I suspected, it is an IQ jealousy thing with you guys!! (Hating Jews for "NO" logical reason)!! You Jew Haters crack me up with your consistent stupidity.
“We have four boxes with which to defend our freedom: the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box.”
"For years now, US financial, military and diplomatic support of Israel has been the central enabling force driving this endless conflict.
#2. To: hondo68 (#0)
#3. To: CZ82 (#1)
So I'm curious as to how much money our government is giving to all the other countries in the Middle East who seem to want Israel gone??
#4. To: CZ82, *Neo-Lib Chickenhawk Wars*, *The Two Parties ARE the Same* (#1)
(Edited)
I'm curious as to how much money our government is giving to all the other countries in the Middle East
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#5. To: hondo68 (#4)
... 
Shari Doyle, before and after her salvation by Democrat operative Janet Reno.
#6. To: Brian S (#3)
Not enough...until the bastard state, you call israel, no longer is a zionist entity.
#7. To: A K A Stone (#6)
(Edited)
#8. To: Brian S (#3)
So I'm curious as to how much money our government is giving to all the other countries in the Middle East who seem to want Israel gone??
#9. To: hondo68 (#4)
Well they're not giving any to Iran
#10. To: hondo68 (#0)
Say hi to your mom for me.
#11. To: Biff Tannen, *Arab Spring Jihad* (#10)
(Edited)
Orthodox groups use their mouth to draw blood after cutting the foreskin
Good thing this clueless idiot is gone
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#12. To: hondo68 (#11)
#13. To: hondo68 (#11)
(Edited)
Say hi to your mom for me.
#14. To: CZ82 (#1)
(Edited)
So I'm curious as to how much money our government is giving to all the other countries in the Middle East who seem to want Israel gone??
#15. To: mininggold (#14)
You Israel firsters crack me up with your consistent stupidity.
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