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Discussing Israel/Gaza on right-wing talk radio

I had an unexpectedly substantive discussion of the Middle East and the "Islamic threat" on "The Hugh Hewitt Show" last night.

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 11:04 AM

    @ Paul in KY

    If you can restate any legitimate questions by Derbig Mooser, I'd be happy to offer my thoughts. All I've seen from that person is dripping hatred for all things Jewish, written in a mocking tone that if it's going to be that clueless, should at least be funny.

    I'm not sure what you mean by "Zionism," the term has historical meaning, but today it is usually invoked by anti-Israel fringe lunatics ranting about conspiracy theories and babbling nonsense about how Jews see themselves as superior because they once heard the term "chosen people" (which I'd be happy to explain if you actually think it means Jewish exceptionalism).

    "Zionism" has no meaning today because Israel exists. It is fact. No amount of internet whining will wish away a country with nearly seven million people in it.

    If you believe Israel itself has no right to exist, there is little starting point for a discussion. I'd sooner debate the veracity of Santa Claus.

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