With Friends like These…

Israel has never acted in America’s best interests.  Ever.  Israel acts in Israel’s interest alone.  Too bad we can’t learn from them because in the case of an action by Israel against Iran, the consequences could be dire for Americans. WASHINGTON — A classified war simulation exercise held this month…

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A fast-roping refresher course

In light of the decision by Israeli military forces to fast-rope into a crowd of agitated protesters aboard the Gaza aid flotilla that resulted in the deaths of 10 protesters, perhaps the Israeli military could use a refresher course in fast-roping: [via abu muqawama through The Chief]

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A thought on the Israeli blockade incident

Jonathan Chait of The New Republic, who notes there are three basic questions that must be asked on the Israeli blockade of Gaza, which is the crux of this most recent incident in which 10 individuals were killed by Israeli military forces: First, is the underlying blockade of Gaza humanely…

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