This is encouraging...

laker1963

phobicsquirrel

Interesting... Haven't heard about this. Thanks for posting it.

kuzi16

phobicsquirrel

kuzi16

phobicsquirrel

dennisking

I used to think that the most ignorant thing to say about this conflict is "We should bomb there butts back into the stone age" but as time goes on, I start to feel more this way. I don't like war or violence and would never want women or children to get hurt but at the same time, when are they going to figure things out. We trash talk America in this country far too much and hopefully we realize that we have it really good. Mexico hasn't tried to take back California by force.

laker1963

dennisking

phobicsquirrel

dennisking:

I used to think that the most ignorant thing to say about this conflict is "We should bomb there butts back into the stone age" but as time goes on, I start to feel more this way. I don't like war or violence and would never want women or children to get hurt but at the same time, when are they going to figure things out. We trash talk America in this country far too much and hopefully we realize that we have it really good. Mexico hasn't tried to take back California by force.

I too am tired of all these conflicts. I had my stint at war and I didn't like it one bit. I think that if most people who make these conflicts had to have their A%% in the line of fire they would reconsider, then again some people don't want to live... That's why I really feel that a WAR tax needs to be put in this country, then maybe there would be enough pressure to stop it!!!!!

Vulchor

I agree with part or all of all comments made here----however, I feel that until we as a country stop being tied to the hip with Isreal and their protection and preservation this will never be resolved. No other country (maybe the Saudi's) do we turn a blind eye to and support no matter what. While I may not agree, I can understand many countries reasons for their hatred of Isreal.

dennisking

Vulchor:

I agree with part or all of all comments made here----however, I feel that until we as a country stop being tied to the hip with Isreal and their protection and preservation this will never be resolved. No other country (maybe the Saudi's) do we turn a blind eye to and support no matter what. While I may not agree, I can understand many countries reasons for their hatred of Isreal.

to understand the present you must accept the past. our country was a predominately christian nation for many years and christians feel that israel is god's chosen people. if you are christian, what side would you like to be on, god's or the other side. it's helpful in understanding the rationale with all this. I personally am a Christian and could care less if Israel or Palestine blow themselves off the face of the earth

Vulchor

I agree Dennis, and am actually pretty aware of the history there....I have a masters in History (not that that makes me an expert), but still find the situation incomprehensible. I am a Catholic or an atheist depending on the day, and understand religion to a point-----just not to the point many people do is a fair way to put it.

phobicsquirrel

Vulchor:

I agree Dennis, and am actually pretty aware of the history there....I have a masters in History (not that that makes me an expert), but still find the situation incomprehensible. I am a Catholic or an atheist depending on the day, and understand religion to a point-----just not to the point many people do is a fair way to put it.

religion is an evil, evil word. more people have died from that word or term than anything else. killing over religion shows how pathetic and manipulated humans are. though I don't claim to be an expert on all religions or mine for that matter but where does it say kill others? okay maybe some do.... but the major ones.. Faith is the key here.

PuroFreak

phobicsquirrel:

Vulchor:

I agree Dennis, and am actually pretty aware of the history there....I have a masters in History (not that that makes me an expert), but still find the situation incomprehensible. I am a Catholic or an atheist depending on the day, and understand religion to a point-----just not to the point many people do is a fair way to put it.

religion is an evil, evil word. more people have died from that word or term than anything else. killing over religion shows how pathetic and manipulated humans are. though I don't claim to be an expert on all religions or mine for that matter but where does it say kill others? okay maybe some do.... but the major ones.. Faith is the key here.

Actually, I can think of 2 major religions that do speak of killing people. One directly and one indirectly. The first of the two being Islam. I am not a religious person, but I have been studying Islam a bit as of late just to get a better understanding of things globally. I have not read the Koran, but plan to someday soon. I think it would interesting... I would also like to learn arabic. Not like I want to convert, but could be helpful for my career in the future if I go in the direction I want to go.

laker1963

PuroFreak

ejenne87

laker1963

dennisking

Those that do not learn their history are doomed to repeat it.

phobicsquirrel

dennisking:

Those that do not learn their history are doomed to repeat it.

I'm wondering when humans will really understand that, or at least the govt body....

PuroFreak

Krieg

I tried reading the post, but I kept losing my place

gmill880