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Supporters....or fools?

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Submitted by Fred Baehr (United States), Sep 21, 2014 at 18:01

What have I missed? Why do so many people, whose own moral principles are contrary to to statements and actions of Palestinian leadership, if not the vast majority of the populace, support the Palestinian movement? I'm very sorry but the use of human shields and all the other undeniable tactics Hamas uses, not to mention the street executions of suspected collaborators... the list could go on and on...

policies of that kind prevent me from supporting their cause. The Palestinians and all the other troubled, unhappy, miserable people of the region have made their own cultures, as have we all. Is it so surprising they should murder some outsider schlep if the want? Kerr, Stevens, Stone and Foley were dirty kuffars anyway. If their use is at an end killing them might be useful and in any case makes no difference, because "Allah is all merciful, all knowing". Its hopeless.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
Yes, news to me too. [128 words]D B BurrillFeb 21, 2015 06:36221864
I didn't know this. [25 words]Mark CarltonFeb 16, 2015 17:55221112
Media Eulogies And Hysteria [76 words]DaveFeb 11, 2015 21:04221014
3The tragedy of Kayla Mueller [133 words]dhimmi no moreFeb 11, 2015 11:05221005
2"Do you have any idea how offensive that is? [60 words]LudvikusJan 16, 2015 11:44220417
1Alan Henning warrants special attention [117 words]Anon.Oct 7, 2014 09:56218518
Supporters....or fools? [150 words]Fred BaehrSep 21, 2014 18:01218101
1Lousy Outlook, Lousy Friends [68 words]DaveAug 26, 2014 16:26217439
1Termination of Benevolent Patronage - With Prejudice [480 words]M. ToveyAug 26, 2014 15:44217437

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