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Monday, January 5, 2009 12:00 AM

Why Israelis support the Gaza offensive

Israel's post-traumatic war is not just about stopping Hamas rockets, but about repairing reputations -- and erasing the stain of failure.

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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 09:46 AM

    Oh boy

    Maybe you should go back and read what OBL said about the reasons for carrying out 9/11? Or would that be "giving in to terrorists" since they hate us for our short skirts and presidential elections, and not because of our interventions in their world?

    Yes, you're right, we should give in to all of Osama's demands while we're at it! Perfect plan, why didn't I think of it?

    Did it ever occur to you that Osama might just have another demand, after we just do this teensy-little favor for him?

    But like I said, you seem to think that terrorists killing Americans and pointing to the US Government's 100% unflinching support of Israel as justification is worth it because it makes us "tough", and not committing generations of Americans to fight other peoples' religious wars is "cowardly".

    That's not the only thing they point to, and you're a liar again for framing it that way. You know as well as I do that terrorists also regularly call for the USA to install Islamic rule (including Osama). Should we do that too? It might keep us safer!

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