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Now that Ron DeSantis has quit and is endorsing Donald Trump, the probability of him being reelected seems more probable. It is also looking like the various prosecutors will not stop Trump from running. Even the U. S. Supreme Court has indicated that the decision should be up to the voters and not the courts. It still remains to be seen how much support Israel will get from Trump if he wins, as he often reverses course midstream. As an independent voter all my life, I take issue with your labeling GOP supporters as "spineless yapping dogs." In conclusion, I still haven't figured out exactly what your yapping is all about.

Morality work both ways. Both the Israelis and the Palestinians have their on own justifications for their action in this conflict. While they may be similar, different cultures and religions have their own standards of morality. No where in my post and the link provided was the Holocaust mentioned.

I don't think the U.S. has ever been considered a neutral mediator in the Middle East or just about anywhere else. The U.S. will say and do what is in America's best interest. In many cases, these interest coincide with the rest of the free world. No matter who writes the script, the U.S. always seems to get into the act.

Why would Putin do that?

The bookies in Vegas will gladly take you on.

Most world leaders are briefed by advisers as well as many members of legislative bodies. For the average guy on the street, his information comes mainly from a left or right biased media.

Agree. The pro-Palestinians demonstrators making the news are not representative of the general American population. https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2023/12/08/americans-views-of-the-israel-hamas-war/

Read my posts again. Placeholder caught on right away. I am referring to a scenario after the conflict is over. As to the fate of the hostages, nobody knows. Seems that you are very familiar with nutcases. Wonder why?

I will not comment further because I am not that well versed on the internal politics of Israel. And neither is the rest of the world. Many are easily influenced by what they see and read in the media.

This is not how you reward the man who "saved" Israel from Hamas.

At the conclusion of this conflict, whenever that is, Netayahu should step down before being soundly defeated. Instead of being hammered with accusations of a disastrous security lapse on his watch he can claim how he destroyed Hamas. He can also announce that his job is over and will now leave it to someone else to lead Israel forward. I can hear the snickers now. Never happen. Comments welcome.

Palestinian support for a two-state solution has dropped dramatically and Hamas itself calls for the complete destruction of Israel. In other words, a one state solution, Palestine. I am not agreeing with Netanyahu, but agreeing with Bkk Brian that Hamas is the problem and not the solution. https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-what-is-a-two-state-solution-and-do-israelis-and-palestinians-want-one

Kind of like putting the horse before the cart. First things, first.

Rat bait bars with diphacinone work. WARNING: Not pet safe.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I am talking about the box itself being made of plastic and not metal. Some brands have knockouts for the pipping in case you do not need all of the holes. The kind and quality of the taps is a personal choice. Agree. Plastic taps are trash. I only use them for my irrigation lines and only if installed in a covered box. UV will surely shorten their life.

Sure his name isn't Frankenstein?

Where I live all new construction has a recessed washing machine outlet box (WMOB) installed in the laundry room. Has provisions for two faucets and a drain. They are made of a plastic material, so do not rust out. Flood Safe or other brands are highly recommended, especially if the washing machine is located on an upper floor.

Of course, we know where it came from. What is important is how Hamas diverted (stole) the money and used it on themselves and not on Gazan civilians like it was intended to be. https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-security-forces-escorted-suitcases-cash-hamas-qatar-report-2023-12 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/gaza-strip-hamas-unrwa-palestinians-palestinian-authority-b1979393.html Then again, it is difficult to determine what you consider important, as long as you get your two cents in.

My post is about how the money was spent, not where it came from.

****Content from removed post edited out**** It amazes me how much Hamas accomplished in that sub-human open air prison. They managed to divert millions, possibly billions, of dollars in foreign aid to build an intricate tunnel system under schools, kindergartens, hospitals and apartment buildings stocked with you name it. Had this money went where it was intended to go, Gaza would have a first class water and sewage disposal system. Instead Hamas deprived Gazans of everyday amenities that their elite enjoyed. If Hamas can treat their own people like this it is no wonder why they behave like depraved animals when attacking Israelis.

It is horrific scenes like this that make it extremely difficult for any Israeli, including Netanyahu, to contain themselves. Yet we have one poster that condemns the Prime Minister for his choice of words.

Thank you.

Bloomberg is reporting that insurance carriers are considering withdrawing coverage for shipping in the Red Sea. NOTE: Not furnishing link because it has a paywall.

As I mentioned in a previous post, besides aerial attacks and financial sanctions the U.S. is also attempting to stem the flow of Iranian weapons components to the Houthis. https://www.aol.com/2-missing-navy-seals-were-155200542.html Notice the photos of items seized.

I have yet to see any definitive recommendations as to how Israel can avoid this. Talk is cheap. The IDF has a job to do. They also have a duty to minimize their own casualties. You seem to forget who started this latest conflict. Or maybe you haven't and just like to argue for arguments sake.