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Israel/Palestine

Beastly Boy

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6. Once again, apples and pork bellies

Reply to David__77 (Reply #5)

Thu Aug 15, 2024, 09:50 AM

Aug 15

Vietnam was a war between two sovereign states. And yes, some US and Viet kong actions would be considered equally egregious by today's standards, but these standards were not in place back then.

Now, will you quit your gratuitous references to Vietnam already?

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As Gaza death toll passes 40,000, corpses are buried in yards, streets, tiered graves [View all] David__77 Aug 15 OP

I'm sure they were all living in command rooms and on top of tunnels, amirite? ExciteBike66 Aug 15 #1

It only takes one armed asshole hiding behind them to put their lives in danger Beastly Boy Aug 15 #3

Same logic as in Vietnam. David__77 Aug 15 #5

Once again, apples and pork bellies Beastly Boy Aug 15 #6

Does that go for Netanyahu too?? Butterflylady Aug 15 #7

What has this got to do with Hamas terrorist assholes endangering the lives of Gazan civilians? Beastly Boy Aug 15 #8

And many of those who survived the bombs will now live lives of constant pain with missing arms, legs, and eyes. Lonestarblue Aug 15 #2

It is past time to start questioning the morality of what Hamas are now doing in Gaza. Beastly Boy Aug 15 #4

The fanatics and settlers got their wish. Gaza is one big cemetery. AloeVera Aug 16 #9

The fanatics certainly did. Settlers? I don't think you would call them settlers. Beastly Boy Aug 17 #10