Israeli assault targets symbols of Hamas power

[*Robert* 2]

I think we need to be careful about inflammatory rhetoric which demonizes one side or the other...especially when we are discussing the Palestinians and the Israelis. It only serves to alienate. Before the term "terrorist" is used, maybe we should talk about what that means...and put some context to it. If you believe that the Palestinians and the Israelis are at "war", is there any attack by either side that should be called a "terrorist" attack?

I also do not believe in minimizing the grievances of the Palestinians, as there are many who believe them to be legitimate. Any non-revisionist history of this conflict will enlighten you as to why the Palestinians have not "quit teasing and poking that Kodiak bear". The Pearl Harbor analogy is not appropriate. The current conflict (war) has been going on for more than 50 years...and it did not start with a Pearl Harbor-style attack.

I am not trying to support one side or the other. There is plenty of blame to go around. All I am trying to do is to keep the discussion in context and free of demonization.

By the way, I worked my way through school by working in the canneries (and fishing) in Kodiak, Alaska. I enjoyed hiking and camping there. I saw many Kodiak bears in the wild. They are majestic creatures to behold. The only Kodiak bears that you can get close enough to...and poke with a stick(!)...are the ones who feed daily at Kodiak's garbage dump.

And I think you are taking my example way too literally.

Pick another bear shall we?!

I too believe that words have meanings. Maybe you can explain the figurative meaning of your example in order to clear up any confusion.

I picked a Kodiac bear because they are the largest and most agressive bear, and I have a sister in Alaska, and one of my old Navy buddies, so Alaska came to mind.

That particular expresion however, came from a co-worker, who simply said that "messing with my secretary was like poking a grizzly with a stick."

All clear now?!

[Ban Hammer 12,836]

i think you are the one who needs to do some updated cause he was almost close

as matter of fact Hamas rockets just killed one Israeli women thats all and Israel killed 350 Palestinian so far just in 3 days

maybe hamas just has crappy aim.

That's what I'm talking about!!!

Guess they better get some better bottle rockets!!!

So to answer an earlier question, 1 Israeli = 350 Palestani

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

belief in god won't help the rocket launcher hit the target. that's grasping at straws.

[mawilson 2,133]

ok read what i just typed

Egypt kicked Israel butt in 6 days to buddy in 1973 or did you forget that ???!!!!!

and they were crying and begging usa to ask Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts forever and they can't even think to attack Egypt no more

Yes, I read it, but it's so wrong, it's actually funny

[*Robert* 2]

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

I think you got your wires crossed here mate.

Israel kicked Egypt's butt, as well as Jordan's, Syria's and other nations (Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Saudi Arabia)

that contributed troops and arms.

Israel captured the Gaza Strip and Sinai from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria,

all in 6 days.

It was so bad, your Arab buddies call this humiliating defeat al-Naksah ("temporary setback")

He must have one of those bargain buy history books!!!

[Ban Hammer 12,836]

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

I think you got your wires crossed here mate.

Israel kicked Egypt's butt, as well as Jordan's, Syria's and other nations (Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Saudi Arabia)

that contributed troops and arms.

Israel captured the Gaza Strip and Sinai from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria,

all in 6 days.

It was so bad, your Arab buddies call this humiliating defeat al-Naksah ("temporary setback")

i was wondering what history book he was reading.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

where's Sister Fracas when people need a group hug.....

Edited December 29, 2008 by *Len*

[Amby 490]

I can initiate a group hug...everyone gather...group hug starts in 5 minutes

[AlHayatZween 2]

Mark, you're my hero!!!

i just want to clarify that MaWilson is my hero for many reasons, including his knowledge of economics and his standing invitation to relax on his balcony once the anarchists and looters overtake Manhattan, but not necessarily for his views on Middle East politics...

i'm still reading...

[tenderheartusa79 14]

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

I think you got your wires crossed here mate.

Israel kicked Egypt's butt, as well as Jordan's, Syria's and other nations (Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Saudi Arabia)

that contributed troops and arms.

Israel captured the Gaza Strip and Sinai from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria,

all in 6 days.

It was so bad, your Arab buddies call this humiliating defeat al-Naksah ("temporary setback")

yeah it happened and thats right we call it like that .but where are they now???

but do you know what Israel call that day when Egypt kicked their butt outta Egypt ?????

believe it or not mate someday there will not be something called Israel

Edited December 29, 2008 by Hot Guy

[AlHayatZween 2]

I can initiate a group hug...everyone gather...group hug starts in 5 minutes

omg, just enough time to shave my face!

[Amby 490]

Mark, you're my hero!!!

i just want to clarify that MaWilson is my hero for many reasons, including his knowledge of economics and his standing invitation to relax on his balcony once the anarchists and looters overtake Manhattan, but not necessarily for his views on Middle East politics...

i'm still reading...

I wasn't invited...what a d*ck

[Ban Hammer 12,836]

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

I think you got your wires crossed here mate.

Israel kicked Egypt's butt, as well as Jordan's, Syria's and other nations (Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Saudi Arabia)

that contributed troops and arms.

Israel captured the Gaza Strip and Sinai from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria,

all in 6 days.

It was so bad, your Arab buddies call this humiliating defeat al-Naksah ("temporary setback")

yeah it happened and thats right we call it like that .but where are they now???

but do you know what Israel call that day when Egypt kicked their butt outta Egypt ?????

believe it or not mate someday there will not be something called Israel

whoopie. when the sun turns into a red giant there won't be an earth either.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

####### does god (any god) have to do with military supremacy? Are you for real?

[*Robert* 2]

Mark, you're my hero!!!

i just want to clarify that MaWilson is my hero for many reasons, including his knowledge of economics and his standing invitation to relax on his balcony once the anarchists and looters overtake Manhattan, but not necessarily for his views on Middle East politics...

i'm still reading...

I wasn't invited...what a d*ck

Now now Amby, what have we told you about taking ALL your medication?!!!

[Ban Hammer 12,836]

if you believe in GOD it really doesn't matter if you have a good weapons or not

Israel had the best weapons in the world before 1973

USA was helping and supporting Israel with Weapons and with everything they needed .

and no one was helping Egypt and we had so older weapons then them

but with our believing and with our trust in GOD we beat the legend of Israel in 6 days and they were crying to USA asking them to tell Egypt to stop the war and we kicked their butts our of Egypt forever .

####### does god (any god) have to do with military supremacy? Are you for real?

there's a church in wichita kansas that would like to hear from him.