Israel has invaded Gaza...

[nailer]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Not exactly. He's a DoD employee, but his program is administered in Israel under the auspices of the State Department (i.e., he receives all his logistical support from the embassy, not DoD). This includes issuance of a black (diplomatic) passport to allow for unimpeded access into and out of Israel and surrounding countries. He normally travels on his blue (tourist) passport when he's not coming or going into or out of Israel though.

I'd bet at least a few folks over there think he's with State.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by nailer

I'd bet at least a few folks over there think he's with State.

Not really. He doesn't really like hanging out over at the embassy and only goes there when absolutely necessary. Foreign-service officers aren't exactly his type. He lives a very local lifestyle. The embassy has a commissary and liquor store with stateside prices (Tel Aviv is extremely expensive), but he doesn't bother going over there. I think he's only set foot in the embassy 4-5 times in 2 years.

[MikeG22]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Israel has been the aggressor for several decades.

Dave

Has nothing to do with rockets being lobbed over the wall? Those don't exist?

I have no sympathy for anyone who harbors terrorists. The Palestinians are pawns to hamas.

[djv8ga]

Originally Posted by MikeG22

I have no sympathy for anyone who harbors terrorists.

or elects them or supports the election of them.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by MikeG22

I have no sympathy for anyone who harbors terrorists.

Then you cannot be an Israeli proponent.

[MikeG22]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Then you cannot be an Israeli proponent.

Cause Israel shoots rockets into Gaza? Oh that's right they don't take that shit and that upsets self loathing bleeding hearts like you. If you want to see how to deal with terrorists Israel just put on a good display for the last few weeks. Innocent people want to refuse to leave and mix in with terrorists you become collateral damage.

[donquixote99]

Huh? Who can leave Gaza?

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Israel has been the aggressor for several decades.

Dave

Bullshit...utter fucking bullshit. The day the last rocket or mortar round is fired into an Israeli neighborhood is the day the conflict ends. And you know it, Dave. It's also the day that the Palestinian people should be thinking seriously about rising up in their own best interests and getting rid of the people that they have allowed to run them down this path for the past 5 decades. Because those are the people responsible for whatever misery and suffering there is in Gaza. They do that and it's also the day that life begins to get a whole lot better for the people of Gaza.

PS - of course when the people begin to reject Hamas...it's also the day Hamas starts beheading their own people, and those leading them against Hamas. So the people are fucked either way...but let's blame it all on teh Joos.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

Huh? Who can leave Gaza?

I had a half-dozen clients on our contract with World Relief from either Gaza or the West Bank over the last 20 years or so. World Relief provides aid and some financial support and also sponsorship for anybody, from anywhere who needs such assistance.

[Dondilion]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Then you cannot be an Israeli proponent.

Indeed!