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In reply to the discussion: Both right. Both wrong. But only one really bears responsibility. [View all]stranger81
(2,345 posts)25. Did you even read my post? Or perhaps this was meant as a reply to someone else?
Because in the context of what I said, your response, while a nice canned slice of hasbara, is a complete nonsequitur as a reply to my post.
No human on the planet could be expected to tolerate what the Palestinians are enduring (mostly, the ones who aren't, you know, being slaughtered) without feeling a deep and abiding sense of well-justified rage towards their persecutors. But you chalk this all up to prejudice, intransigence, and pride on their part instead. Why should a Palestinian not respond as every other reasonable human would respond under the same circumstances? How is it rational to chalk this up to something else, unless you're calling the Palestinians something less than human.
Is that what you're doing?
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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