The administration was warned that Iran could fuel terrorism with that release of funds. It took beheading babies for them to reverse course.It appears Qatar has said they will not release the $6 billion to Iran. If true, and if Iran was in fact using other money counting on this, great. They have put themselves in a hole.
U.S. and Qatar agree not to release Iran's $6B
President Joe Biden's administration has been facing bipartisan pressure to make sure Iran wouldn't be able to access the money from a U.S. prisoner swap.www.nbcnews.com
Israel under attack from Hamas
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Sometimes being Nostradumbass isn't so great. But yeah, watch France...
Russia can pound sand.
Well the debrief on their destroyed offensive in Andriivka didn't take long, so they had spare time to chime in.
Those who support Palestinian rights have a point. But Hamas is the worst thing to happen to Gaza The people in the streets now are hurting their cause.
The cycle of despair and violence is continuously recharged…which provides Hamas with fertile recruiting grounds for their terror campaigns
I agree. I think the Palestinian people need relief. But sadly Hamas makes that very hard to do. And showing support for Hamas really damages the brand entirely. The proof is Egypt's reaction to letting Palestinians in. We can't blame Egypt's refusal on Israel, there is a problem.
But I am convinced many in Gaza are like people everywhere, wanting to lead lives of quiet desperation. I'd love to help them be able to do that. I haven't been supportive of Israel expanding their territory. But I certainly agree Israel has a right to exist. How can we separate ordinary Palestinians from Hamas and make it possible for Israel to give them more autonomy and more land? That's the impossible question.
Exactly, despair and violence go hand in hand. I don't know how to break the cycle, but by God we need people trying.
40 years ago or so, if Gandhi appeared to the Palestinians and led them, this would have been ended and they would have won a lot of concessions. But they haven't been so blessed.
Some of us have a perception almost everyone in Gaza wants death to Israel. Certainly, some do. But I suspect for many it is a peer pressure thing. If on camera in Gaza, one knows to say that or Hamas will pay a visit. Maybe if Israel can weaken Hamas enough, just maybe, we can get something else to grow.
Isn't that the same guy who just spoke about how stupid Israel is and how smart Hamas is?
I have zero hope for the youth there. We need to recognize that a few acts of good will won’t change the dynamics. We have to use common sense.
I think there's a lot of credence in what you say here. That fear of reprisal is also probably a big factor in the teaching of school children to hate. Hamas is the elected government, not just a bunch of crazies running around trying to inflict their will on the unsuspecting.
You're hopelessly lost. But I'm sure Trump would be thrilled to know that you lap up all of his self-serving propaganda.
Israeli official slams Trump over his criticism of Netanyahu: ‘Shameful’
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi slammed former President Donald Trump over his recent remarks praising terror group Hezbollah and criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
nypost.com
Not at all what he said but keep getting your news from the View and Morning Joe.
I said Hamas and not Hezbollah but an exact quote, 'Wait a minute. You know, Hezbollah is very smart.' They're all very smart,"
It was Hezbollah, not Hamas, but Marvin was on the right track.
You, on the other hand, are utterly clueless.
I don't want to misconstrue what you are saying, but what do you mean by common sense? Are you basically saying ignore the innocent as they likely can't be saved long term anyway.
This is a real shitty scenario all around with no great outcomes.
So basically wipe them out and start over. You may be right, but the conflict is then sure to expand. Maybe this was inevitable.
Correct. In 2006 they won 46% of the vote to Fatah's 44%. Then Hamas militarily finished off Fatah. So it isn't as if there were huge numbers voting Hamas. There was hope in the exit polls:
An exit poll conducted by Near East Consulting on 15 February 2006 on voters participating in the 2006 PA elections revealed the following responses to major concerns:
Support for a Peace Agreement with Israel: 79.5% in support; 15.5% in opposition
Should Hamas change its policies regarding Israel: Yes – 75.2%; No – 24.8%
Under Hamas corruption will decrease: Yes – 78.1%; No – 21.9%
Under Hamas internal security will improve: Yes – 67.8%; No – 32.2%
Hamas government priorities: 1) Combatting corruption; 2) Ending security chaos; 3) Solving poverty/unemployment
Support for Hamas' impact on the national interest: Positive – 66.7&; Negative - 28.5%
Support for a national unity government?: Yes – 81.4%; no – 18.6%
Rejection of Fatah's decision not to join a national unity government: Yes – 72.5%; No – 27.5%
Satisfaction with election results: 64.2% satisfied; 35.8% dissatisfied[36]
The big thing that jumps out to me, the corruption and security. Those are two things that really drive the right movement here. I'm not comparing our right to Hamas. I am saying if Fatah was perceived as corrupt, that helps explain their failing in the election just as perceived corruption drives a lot of votes here. Same for security concerns.But at least in 2006, 79.5% wanted a peace agreement with Israel, and 75.2% wanted Hamas to change their "death to Israel" policy. That should show that there is a chance, maybe not a huge chance, that weakened Hamas could lead to something better.
Yep, the only answer is to inflict as much suffering and damage they can to Hamas and Hamas sympathizers.
One can dream.Ah yes, like this?
Penn State cancels Riley Gaines event weeks after its president said the university should espouse free speech
‘Restricting the speech of one group or individual jeopardizes everyone's rights because the same laws or regulations used to silence bigots can be used to silence you,’ Penn State President Nelli Bendapudi said in a video released in September.www.campusreform.org
Women’s Rights activists canceled. Terrorist activists okayed.
Guys from age 16 to roughly 24-26 are the dumbest animals on the planet. Everyone here included.
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Because Donald Trump would have flew over there himself and stopped it from happening with has laser eyes and super speed. It's a plane...it's a flying hippo....nope, it's super Trump.
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That's the part I don't get. No one is jamming it anyone's face. It's part of the political propaganda machine that talks about it but that's hardly the fault of the those groups of people.
There are a lot of hallmark holidays that I don't celebrate or pay attention to. So if there is a Gay Pride Day or Month in that list, it hardly effects me one way or another. I might have to walk past more rows of cards in the store to get to the birthday cards but need the exercise anyway.
I guess I’ll have to pay more attention to that. Seems like the guys were leaders of some of the movements a few years ago, but there really weren’t that many protests then.
Super. That's their right. I grew up in the same apartment building with lesbians. There were four of us children in the building, two were the children of one of the lesbians. Tight knit building. They didn't flaunt their sexuality, let alone push it. It was the 80's. She was fighting tooth and nail to keep custody or her children -- her bitter ex-husband who couldn't deal with the fact he married a lesbian and felt disgraced due to his religion. Even though his daughters have a good relationship with him now, he was a real POS when they were kids all over his pride.
I don't know any homosexuals who flaunt their sexuality beyond who they flirt with in social settings, nor do the two transgendered friends in my life.
WTF cares about flags? As you walk by or drive by mind your own business. They aren't "pushing the sh!t". They're expressing their support.
The abrupt shift came after several NHL players made headlines last season for refusing to wear Pride Night themed jerseys, citing religious or other reasons.
Correct. Just people living their lives. That it upsets people says more about the upset people than it does about them.
The abrupt shift came after several NHL players made headlines last season for refusing to wear Pride Night themed jerseys, citing religious or other reasons.
jammed down people's throats. as i said
Oh maybe you missed Donnie’s earlier statements and Israel’s response, so I’ll fill you in. First he pronounced Hamas like the dip. Then he criticized Israel and Netanyahu and praised Hezbollah. Israel minister response to your hero: “Shameful that a man like that, a former US President, abets propaganda. We don’t have to bother with him or the nonsense he spouts. “
Sounds like they really miss him, right?
OH NO!!! Not a theme day at a baseball stadium!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Did they give out bobble vagina lesbians?
What about bobble penis males, so the kids can have sword fights in the stands?
Did they force you to wear the shirt, or were able to wear what you want? Otherwise, that's not exactly shoving it in your face.
