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In reply to the discussion: Trump Told Netanyahu Not To Attack Iran: WSJ [View all]Grins
(8,671 posts)40. "We are not involved." You are. Up to your eyes!
Who made the planes Israel used? The bombs? Provides the money that supports the regime? The support? Provided defensive cover to Israel? Justifies their actions in the UN? If you knew in advance and did nothing - that's malfeasance.
What does the world see? "Made in America" That is what the world is seeing.
During the turbulence in the U.S. over Vietnam in the early 70's, the Army Vice-Chief of Staff, General Bruce Palmer, said that when people see an Army uniform they don't see National Guard - they see the U.S. Army.
Likewise, the world doesn't see just Israel - they see the United States.
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Yeah, could easily be an attempt at plausible deniability. Though if true...
thesquanderer
Jun 13
#5
I'm not sure if I find EITHER side of this story - deserving of a lot of faith
stopdiggin
Jun 13
#39
If Trump had not cancelled the agreement between Iran and other nations to stop pursuing development of a nuclear bomb,
Martin68
Jun 13
#43
A war crimes criminal and wannabe DickTater discussing peace plans - what could go wrong?
NoMoreRepugs
Jun 13
#45
Meh, Israel has to stop Iran from getting nuclear bombs, it's an existential threat
Pompoy
Jun 13
#54
"Wait until after my parade. You can't have all the attention on my special day."
Clouds Passing
Jun 13
#55