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In reply to the discussion: Both right. Both wrong. But only one really bears responsibility. [View all]What I wouldn't give to see the word PEACE used again in our common vernacular.
War does not have to be our permanent state of existence.
But think of all of the bloody PROFIT that is being made by the weapons manufacturers right now - the Gaza conflict is merely the latest "profit center" for these corporate vampires. Remember - it's all blood money. It is worth our soul as a nation to provide any kind of sanctuary for the for-profit weapons industry? They make their take from both sides of almost any conflict - and have done so for decades.
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Both right. Both wrong. But only one really bears responsibility. [View all]
MannyGoldstein
Jul 2014
OP
Did you even read my post? Or perhaps this was meant as a reply to someone else?
stranger81
Jul 2014
#25
I agree with your analysis of the status quo, but not with your proposal for a solution.
JDPriestly
Jul 2014
#9
please. palestinians have no responsibility for their circumstances? not. nt
TheFrenchRazor
Jul 2014
#29
NO. This is an ethnic cleansing. Fuck that "both sides are to blame" bullshit (n/t)
CrawlingChaos
Jul 2014
#32
+1!!! People should try to put themselves in both sides shoes. Pretend you are an Israeli, with
Dustlawyer
Jul 2014
#63