So there is a discussion going on where some members are passionately kissing Israel's ass. It's quite bizarre actually but I keep hearing that Israel is a great ally of ours.
Why? Are they such a great ally?
Discuss
So there is a discussion going on where some members are passionately kissing Israel's ass. It's quite bizarre actually but I keep hearing that Israel is a great ally of ours.
Why? Are they such a great ally?
Discuss
Green Arrow (12-24-2018)
I haven't seen anyone "kissing Israel's ass". I have seen you engaging in hyperbolic bull$#@!, but that is normal.
Israel is the only real functioning democracy in the region. I support them, but not unequivocally. I do so for a couple of reasons.
First, Israel has proven to be an invaluable ally in the gathering and sharing of intelligence in the Middle East. They have been our eyes and ears on the ground there for a long time.
Second, Israel is surrounded by enemies. Their refusal to give up despite the odds has earned my respect and admiration.
Israel is far from perfect, but her positives greatly outweigh the negatives.
“Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue.” - Barry Goldwater
Not to mention they are one of our best customers. Israel has regular and open elections with peaceful transitions of power. In a region with failed and failing states. Plus we have received tech from them which is useful for urban warfare.
Their contributions to US National interests covers a broad spectrum. Israel is also the world leader in the development of unmanned aerial systems. Both for intelligence collection and combat.
History does not long Entrust the care of Freedom, to the Weak or Timid!!!!! Dwight D. Eisenhower ~
Captdon (12-24-2018)
Captdon (12-24-2018)
They do $#@! all for us. They act as a cover as a means of justification to keep us in the region, they take our money and weaponry, and they buy our politicians. They negatively effect every American with the exception of those who subscribe to Israeli supremacy.
Last edited by MMC; 12-24-2018 at 03:31 PM.
History does not long Entrust the care of Freedom, to the Weak or Timid!!!!! Dwight D. Eisenhower ~
Captdon (12-24-2018)
Captdon (12-24-2018)
Captdon (12-24-2018),MisterVeritis (12-25-2018)
They are more like us than anyone else in the region. I think that's about it. Although if we ever accept help and are willing to share the "glory" in these needless wars we fight : They could be devastating fighting partners. In fact had we not stopped them years ago the Iranian nuke program would be the "Iranian what program?" I might enlist if I got to share a fox hole with Gal G! LOL . Nah, way too old to do her justice. You might say that she is out of my "Justice League" !
But world police do not share glory even with their allies and even when it makes complete sense to!