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I need perspective, where is all the bloat in defense spending?

Interesting, can you post some numbers in comparison. Not arguing, just curious.

Not everyone plays and pretends from behind a keyboard. Your dumbass cult leader lies about everything so it's no wonder you think the world works that way.

Oh, now you're referncing something that is trying to prove Hamas is correct because of science... "The first shock was the number of people killed in Israel—1,200 in a day, Oct. 7. But in the months since, the world has been taken aback by the number of deaths reported out of Gaza: 30,000 through the end of February. Because the death count is compiled by the local Ministry of Health (MOH), an agency controlled by Hamas, which governs Gaza, the tally has been subject to skepticism. Israel’s U.N. ambassador and online pundits have purported that the numbers are exaggerated or, as a recent article in Tablet alleged, simply faked. Actually, the numbers are likely conservative. The science is extremely clear."

We can say that about all aspects of gov't, especially transparency and justifying.

Meanwhile, this newscaster thinks he works at WWE.

Here is where woody gets his info, other than college protest signs. https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-01-17-24/h_257bdc236b13560cf82166ffb89b8a22 At least 10,600 children have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, the Hamas-run Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

I don't want to debate theories here as I'm waiting for Woody to answer any of my previous questions but just because it's a conspiracy theory doesn't make it false or untrue. I state over and over how politicians are corrupt. However, it's still a theory unless you have proof that's accepted and someone is doing something about it on an official level or has even been prosecuted. For a different topic, would you like to see our military complex disappear? Again, we agree there is corruption but I also believe we need our military might. Maybe the world will settle down when Trump gets back in office but imagine Biden stealing another election. This world is fucked, not just us.

Good grief he's all over the place now, it'll take a bit to decipher this if I have time to waste.

There's nothing but Hamas in gaza, let that sink in. They may not all be fighters but they all support what they're doing. Also, it's not blind support for Israel if that makes you feel better though it changes nothing. No ones calling for genocide and Israel is not committing genocide. As stated, this is war, it ends with complete surrender or when Israel has taken control of gaza. Unless Israel decides to withdrawal for whatever reason. I support Israel in this knowing the history and given recent events. Why don't you grow a set of balls and call gaza for what it really is? No go ahead and complete the playback loop of how it's Israels fault Hamas exists and that all of Gaza hates them. You can't back that statement up, but even if true, then Israel needs to destroy the monster it created or it will keep coming back. It's all moot, and something your entitlement crowd needs to understand is Hamas and those people make their own choices. They choose to be terrorists and commit crimes against humanity. They are responsible for their actions and only them. But you don't get to make that claim, do you know why? The acts they committed wasn't of a poor, impoverished people craving peace and freedom from their oppressors, it was hate fueled terrorist actions looking to merely murder a race of jews. What they did was far worse as they couldn't even control themselves. They represent gaza and when they dragged mutilated bodies through their streets the 'civilians' were all out cheering. Israel could have already obliterated gaza if they wanted, and if they wanted to commit genocide they would have done it quickly while the world was still in shock over what hamas had done. You can't even get the history right and you accuse us for lacking critical thinking skills. Come on man, do better. Educate yourself and come back with some real insights. Just be honest and truthful.

Re-educate because Hamas indoctrinates them into terrorists. FYI, it's not little house on the prairie over there.

Good job explaining yourself as always. Vomit a bunch of bullshit...

You didn't show me any proof, zero. It's war, they aren't purposely killing civilians, if there are any. Again, would you let a terrorist state continually raid your country because all you're worried about are civilians that may get killed? We didn't worry about civilians in Japan, or Germany when we bombed the living hell out of them. We didn't worry about civilians in the desert either. You glossed over the facts and truth and stuck to your protest sign education. An is that how you met your essay quota of words? I wrote it cause it's fact. You cry about the most silly things. Again, why do you justify the crimes against humanity that Hamas/Palestine committed by your 'perceived' notion that Israel treats them 'poorly'? In your logic, maybe Israel treats them poorly because they are always trying to kill and exterminate them. Explain that they aren't innocent angels to all the families that died, got raped, tortured, mutilated killed and dragged through the streets of a celebrating Gaza. You keep justifying Hamas by Israels so called oppression, you are quite despicable. You also didn't explain why Israel should supply Palestine with all the goods they need. I'll chalk that up to entitlement mentality.

That was the first time I've seen a guy tackled by throwing his blocker clean into him like that 🤣

BTW, I think he just soundly proved your point FY...unbelievable. College students know so much. I bet that if you would ask any one of them who initiated the attack that left 1500 dead and dozens kidnapped and tortured, they would say Israel. - FY56

What are you trying to say here? So because you 'think' Israel did something wrong it justifies Hamas's crimes against humanity? Are you saying Israel is also responsible for providing Gaza with things they want? WTF? Israel doesn't owe Gaza anything, damn dude. They should thank and pay Israel tribute for allowing them to exist and own the land they do. Brush up on your history, real history, not college protest signs.

Funny stuff for sure, but take a step back a second. How bad is it when the President of the United States is so rightfully mocked. I don't just mean Joe but I always considered him a sidekick when he was vp. I thought it would be a joke if he ran for president, but that's all we have in our system and he 'somehow' won. This guy absolutely deserves no respect and that's a shame for our country.

Maybe after they surrender? How many nuclear bombs were we going to drop on Japan? How many bombs did we drop on all the desert campaigns? How many civilians died during all our 'surgical' strikes? Obama took out a number of innocents. War has a purpose, not just death. War came to them, it's not just about revenge. When would you stop if you lived in Israel on the Gaza border? Living the history, lived through oct 7th and knowing they still have hostages and are still very much active and still celebrating emboldening them to do it again? I would keep attacking until I'd have total surrender, where all arms are confiscated and I'd have total control of the land. Only to dedicate the time to squash uprisings until the next generations are re-educated. Otherwise, it's total annihilation. That's because I think Gaza is a pit of hating culture that only knows terrorism and to destroy their enemy at any cost. Their 'kids' are brainwashed and indoctrinated into hating jews and everyone else. You can't fix that and they are no longer innocent because that was already taken from them. Unfortunately, any good there is over whelmed by terrorism. If you'd like to prove me wrong then by all means go visit and bring me back some video of all the good people. This war shouldn't end until Israel has their complete surrender or until Israel feels they can safely withdrawal and have peace. You make fun of Cal for consuming IDF propaganda because it's the easy way to debate. But whose propaganda are you consuming? Hamas? Kids on college campuses who don't know what gender they are? There is definitive proof of history here and you just literally disregarded it all. You mentioned IDF propaganda, so please enlighten us all as to what proof you have of this. Exactly why shouldn't we trust most of what they say? I say most because it'd be foolish to trust anyone 100%, but surely you have some good intel here you can share. Also curious, this wasn't your homeland that was invaded and people/family/neighbors/citizens tortured, murdered, raped, mutilated or taken hostage, men, women, teens, children and babies. So tell me what gives you the right to decide what kind of response this deserves?

Interesting, never heard before this that after the initial hamas attack, waves of mobs of Palestinians also invaded Israel to take hostages and such. That is who they believe took this girl and it seems evident after watching the video. I always wondered why the people kidnapping her looked like anyone else not fighters.

That's awesome, that trip would be on my list as well. How long did you stay down there Axe and was it enough time? How long are you going for Nickers? I'd like to go for a couple weeks where I can spend a day or 2 with nothing to do but casually stroll around some Italian streets and relax.

Belize looks interesting, it'd be cool to take one of the day trips to some of the Mayan sites. Youngest kid is 16, so I think they'll be in for anything I just want to keep it mostly safe since it's my idea. T&C would be another great spot, plus the plane ride would be a lot shorter. I've been to Nassau and Aruba on the northern end of the Bahamas, absolutely loved the waters there as well.

I'll look into it but I figured I'd visit the GBR before it's gone. Let's not turn this into political crap please.

Thinking about different vacations to do with the kids, has anyone here been to the great barrier reef? Australia is not one of my top destinations due to the fact everything there can kill you, but I'd like to experience snorkeling the reef. It's really not at the top of my list but if I can do it cheap enough I think it'd be great to sneak it in. I am researching the internet and there's tons of info but I want to hear personal experiences here if any.