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The Day Israel Attacked America
gimmesometruth27
St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 22,152
not sure if anybody saw this. it was posted on youtube yesterday, and i thought everyone here needed to watch it.
49 minutes and 29 seconds that should infuriate every single american.
Israel knowingly attacked the USS Liberty killing dozens of american sailors, and nothing was done about it. it was covered up. lbj was more concerned about politics and losing support from jewish voters. the worst part, the most insulting part, is the settlement that was reached. israel paid out very little in compensation to the families. widows received $25,000, and $10,000 for each child over age 5. kids under the age of 5 received $0, because they are too young to understand the event and experience shock and grief.
George Ball, the us undersecretary of state at the time, noted "it seemed clear to the israelis that, as american leaders did not have the courage to punish them for the blatant murder of american citizens, they would let them get away with anything." and they have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JRgXie2teo
49 minutes and 29 seconds that should infuriate every single american.
Israel knowingly attacked the USS Liberty killing dozens of american sailors, and nothing was done about it. it was covered up. lbj was more concerned about politics and losing support from jewish voters. the worst part, the most insulting part, is the settlement that was reached. israel paid out very little in compensation to the families. widows received $25,000, and $10,000 for each child over age 5. kids under the age of 5 received $0, because they are too young to understand the event and experience shock and grief.
George Ball, the us undersecretary of state at the time, noted "it seemed clear to the israelis that, as american leaders did not have the courage to punish them for the blatant murder of american citizens, they would let them get away with anything." and they have.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JRgXie2teo There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.- Hemingway
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
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They clearly knew it was an American ship. They clearly didn't give a shit.
When the US fighter jets mobilized in response to the attack... Israel quickly put on their game face and communicated the message that they had made a 'terrible mistake' (prompting orders to have the jets return). So... if I followed correctly... they initiated a deadly fight with a defenceless, unsuspecting, and 'friendly' (allied) vessel, gleefully inflicted their attack, and then scurried away the moment they were threatened.
When LBJ began to leak details of the event... Israel threatened LBJ with gross anti-Semitism which, as gimmie said, would have sabotaged his political career... and... the cover-up commenced. Yet another case of a self-serving leader of a country.
USA = Whore
1964 first nuclear test
99% of "Aid" to Israel from 1965 forward
Aid to Israel 1964 $41M, 1965 $71M, 1966 $130M
Israel becomes the dominant force in middle east...I'm sure most on here already know this and I'm sure it's all just coincidence.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
plus, public schools don't have the balls to deviate from curriculum too much these days. some states want to teach fucking creationism in science class...
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
The current structures demand that the people who hold high places serve as the catalysts for change. To my way of thinking, the age of the selfless leaders are gone and in its place... are individuals who lie, cheat, and manipulate to gain power- only to serve themselves and those that helped them gain their position of privilege.
I guess I'm saying those in power sneer at the voice of reason unless it is one they wish to hear.
One can say you have your vote and that makes a difference... but in reality... more often than not... that vote is one that demands you choose between Hitler and Satan.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
How about Charles Manson and Satan (no offence to hippies or White Album fans)?
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
take a good look
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i just need to say
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
I'm not sure any form of government works well on a macro scale for an extended period of time. Based on the other options on the table, I'll stick with it.