Yoda, I have never claimed that everything was Israel's fault, you know this, but your target audience appears to be a group of kindergarten rejects who will presumably applaud your childish attacks. Could you at least try to be a little more inventive? Questioning the intellect and rationality of those opposed to Israel’s actions in every post appears to be your only form of reply. I might add that, whilst I suppose I should be flattered that I am the constant object of your attentions, I have not even posted in this thread. I take exception to your post, not because I find it offensive, but rather because, as a personal attack, it is really rather poor and confirms that you lack any notion of wit.
Israel, as you and your brethren are so fond of pointing out, is supposedly "our ally", whilst the Palestinians are depicted as the enemy of the West. Thread after thread, you and your friends go to great pains to point out that the Palestinians harbour terrorists and represent a constant threat, thereby justifying Israel's harsh reactions. However, is Israel simply reacting? How much land does Israel have to steal before we can claim that it is pro-actively adding fuel to the fire? Should we accept the use of phosphorous shells targeting densely populated urban areas? At what point do the actions of Israel become comparable to the terrorist acts that you feel we are excusing?
Your position is untenable. If the Palestinians are indeed nothing more than the irrational and fanatical threat that you suggest, there is no room for agreement or compromise and we should simply eradicate them all. After all, we're only wasting time if nothing can be accomplished at a diplomatic level. However, if we assume that there is some hope of a solution, isn't Israel, our friend, more approachable? Doesn't Israel understand that its allies cannot condone the use of phosphorous or the shelling of urban areas resulting in the death of 300 children? Doesn't Israel stand shoulder to shoulder with us precisely because it is opposed to the breach of international law, the misappropriation of land and any form of apartheid? Why should we level criticism against the Palestinians and call for them to change if they are incorrigible fanatics? You see, that is the downfall of each and every argument you present: the Palestinians must be demonised if we are to embark upon the seemingly impossible task of justifying Israel's actions and demons can only behave as demons, what else are we to expect? Once again, if nothing is to be done, they should all simply be annihilated and the sooner the better, that is the only logical conclusion of your position.
If, however, we are to believe that a diplomatic solution is possible, then we must accept that all parties involved share blame. It is not a question of defending the use of phosphorous against civilians on the basis of Israel being America's friend and under severe threat, but rather a question of affirming and reaffirming that the use of phosphorous against civilians is un-American, or at least not in keeping with the principles and philosophy that supposedly underline the American nation.
If you need me to condemn the Palestinians in the harshest possible manner, consider it done: they have failed to find peace and squander opportunities that result in the loss of lives. However, until you understand that we can say precisely the same of Israel, you will continue to be blinded by the same fanaticism and bigotry that you project on to others.
Shalom, as you are so fond of saying.
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