Israel declares war on Hamas

[XnavyHMCS]

I think it could be a fantastic diversion. Any military involvement or dollars on our part detracts from the support for Ukraine. And, what about our support for Taiwan if China keeps pushing things there, particularly if they take action.

With the current disarray in our government & public support diminishing for overseas involvement due to our economy - damn good timing. Wonder if and when N. Korea starts adding to the mix?

Truly fun times ahead!

Hopefully I can post a pic. I had this t-shirt in 1979. If it doesn’t post, it has Mickey Mouse holding a US flag and flipping the bird. The caption is “Hey Iran”

Interesting all around; globally what is happening. Can you say, "powder keg"? That about sums up the current sit rep.

I'm living a stones throw from the Ukrainian MSR, here in Jasionka, Poland, and in the last month there has been a significant slowdown on deliveries / convoys to the airport (to Ukraine). Perhaps the west is taking a more jaundiced view of the situation in the east (well, there is no harm in wishful thinking...) and curtailing support after a disappointing counteroffensive conducted by our UA partners.

The Middle East (AGAIN); WTF

It comes as somewhat of a surprise that the world's top spy agencies (Shin Bet, Aman military intel community and the Tier One Mossad) missed the bus on the attacks; like our agencies fumbled the ball in the months leading up to 9/11. The brazen incursions which have unfolded, were months and months in planning and preparation; these were not some nocturnal raid on a settlement or a kibbutz. There will likely be a significant shake up in leadership of Israeli intelligence; somebody is gonna be out of a job.

Has Hamas "awakened a sleeping giant"? I for one do not believe that she was ever in a state of slumber; perhaps dozing, but nowhere near a REM state. Hamas and their supporters are set to suffer an extended period of retribution and punishment, the likes of which the world has not seen in a long time. It is impossible for myself to dredge up even the most miniscule measure of sympathy for the "innocent" Palestinian people; don't forget, these are the same mother fuckers who were singing in the streets when UBL and AQ dropped the Twin Towers. Playing around with the Bibi government is a major mistake, with the Netanyahu administration, even prior to these attacks, promoted and practiced a policy of expansion and settlement for into Palestinian territories; these events will only serve to strengthen his position, in that regard. It's gonna be interesting to see; Hamas has opened a major can of whup-ass; I'm making popcorn to enjoy the show.

I don't believe that Iran will make any overt moves against the Jewish State. Concerning Persia; I for one feel that they already have a viable nuclear device (big difference between "the bomb" and an ICBM, but they wouldn't need the latter to touch Israel), but they wouldn't be so foolish as to employ it; a "coalition of the willing" all nuclear armed, would vaporize the nation.

Interesting, gents...

[stocky121]

Interesting all around; globally what is happening. Can you say, "powder keg"? That about sums up the current sit rep.

I'm living a stones throw from the Ukrainian MSR, here in Jasionka, Poland, and in the last month there has been a significant slowdown on deliveries / convoys to the airport (to Ukraine). Perhaps the west is taking a more jaundiced view of the situation in the east (well, there is no harm in wishful thinking...) and curtailing support after a disappointing counteroffensive conducted by our UA partners.

The Middle East (AGAIN); WTF

It comes as somewhat of a surprise that the world's top spy agencies (Shin Bet, Aman military intel community and the Tier One Mossad) missed the bus on the attacks; like our agencies fumbled the ball in the months leading up to 9/11. The brazen incursions which have unfolded, were months and months in planning and preparation; these were not some nocturnal raid on a settlement or a kibbutz. There will likely be a significant shake up in leadership of Israeli intelligence; somebody is gonna be out of a job.

Has Hamas "awakened a sleeping giant"? I for one do not believe that she was ever in a state of slumber; perhaps dozing, but nowhere near a REM state. Hamas and their supporters are set to suffer an extended period of retribution and punishment, the likes of which the world has not seen in a long time. It is impossible for myself to dredge up even the most miniscule measure of sympathy for the "innocent" Palestinian people; don't forget, these are the same mother fuckers who were singing in the streets when UBL and AQ dropped the Twin Towers. Playing around with the Bibi government is a major mistake, with the Netanyahu administration, even prior to these attacks, promoted and practiced a policy of expansion and settlement for into Palestinian territories; these events will only serve to strengthen his position, in that regard. It's gonna be interesting to see; Hamas has opened a major can of whup-ass; I'm making popcorn to enjoy the show.

I don't believe that Iran will make any overt moves against the Jewish State. Concerning Persia; I for one feel that they already have a viable nuclear device (big difference between "the bomb" and an ICBM, but they wouldn't need the latter to touch Israel), but they wouldn't be so foolish as to employ it; a "coalition of the willing" all nuclear armed, would vaporize the nation.

Interesting, gents...

First off sorry Davi for going slightly off topic.

Secondly xnavy what’s your take on the on the special military operation going on in Ukraine? Just with you saying you lived close to the boarder, and I’m also assuming you’re polish. I would just like to get your take on it.

[wango]

Interesting all around; globally what is happening. Can you say, "powder keg"? That about sums up the current sit rep.

I'm living a stones throw from the Ukrainian MSR, here in Jasionka, Poland, and in the last month there has been a significant slowdown on deliveries / convoys to the airport (to Ukraine). Perhaps the west is taking a more jaundiced view of the situation in the east (well, there is no harm in wishful thinking...) and curtailing support after a disappointing counteroffensive conducted by our UA partners.

The Middle East (AGAIN); WTF

It comes as somewhat of a surprise that the world's top spy agencies (Shin Bet, Aman military intel community and the Tier One Mossad) missed the bus on the attacks; like our agencies fumbled the ball in the months leading up to 9/11. The brazen incursions which have unfolded, were months and months in planning and preparation; these were not some nocturnal raid on a settlement or a kibbutz. There will likely be a significant shake up in leadership of Israeli intelligence; somebody is gonna be out of a job.

Has Hamas "awakened a sleeping giant"? I for one do not believe that she was ever in a state of slumber; perhaps dozing, but nowhere near a REM state. Hamas and their supporters are set to suffer an extended period of retribution and punishment, the likes of which the world has not seen in a long time. It is impossible for myself to dredge up even the most miniscule measure of sympathy for the "innocent" Palestinian people; don't forget, these are the same mother fuckers who were singing in the streets when UBL and AQ dropped the Twin Towers. Playing around with the Bibi government is a major mistake, with the Netanyahu administration, even prior to these attacks, promoted and practiced a policy of expansion and settlement for into Palestinian territories; these events will only serve to strengthen his position, in that regard. It's gonna be interesting to see; Hamas has opened a major can of whup-ass; I'm making popcorn to enjoy the show.

I don't believe that Iran will make any overt moves against the Jewish State. Concerning Persia; I for one feel that they already have a viable nuclear device (big difference between "the bomb" and an ICBM, but they wouldn't need the latter to touch Israel), but they wouldn't be so foolish as to employ it; a "coalition of the willing" all nuclear armed, would vaporize the nation.

Interesting, gents...

The Israeli we’re nonchalant in reacting to intelligence prior to the Yom Kippur war. Perhaps hubris once again?

We have Winter approaching & that means fuel for heating. I know the Saudi’s are no longer the beasts they once were in dominating oil exports, but similar to the Yom Kippur war, just might punish anyone siding with Israel. It cold be a cold Winter that further tests the populace of the NATO countries to still back Ukraine.

Oh, I still have some kind of hate for Iran since the 79 hostage crisis. I actually do hope that they do get involved & once and for all we take that chess piece off of the board entirely.

I’ve got no particular love for Muslims, however the point that myself and others were making about how Israel has really shafted the Palestinians there is valid. Even my wife who is Jewish & has spent a while in a Kibbutz as a teen, is no fan of the treatment of those civilian Palestinians and those Israeli settlements.

Man, this can get butt-ugly; I think the only thing that will taper the carnage of Israel’s retaliation is the hostages that have been taken. I just read about the treatment of that female German hostage, man do I feel horrible for the loved ones of the hostages still in captivity.

[Davi Meireles]

The Israeli we’re nonchalant in reacting to intelligence prior to the Yom Kippur war. Perhaps hubris once again?

We have Winter approaching & that means fuel for heating. I know the Saudi’s are no longer the beasts they once were in dominating oil exports, but similar to the Yom Kippur war, just might punish anyone siding with Israel. It cold be a cold Winter that further tests the populace of the NATO countries to still back Ukraine.

Oh, I still have some kind of hate for Iran since the 79 hostage crisis. I actually do hope that they do get involved & once and for all we take that chess piece off of the board entirely.

I’ve got no particular love for Muslims, however the point that myself and others were making about how Israel has really shafted the Palestinians there is valid. Even my wife who is Jewish & has spent a while in a Kibbutz as a teen, is no fan of the treatment of those civilian Palestinians and those Israeli settlements.

Man, this can get butt-ugly; I think the only thing that will taper the carnage of Israel’s retaliation is the hostages that have been taken. I just read about the treatment of that female German hostage, man do I feel horrible for the loved ones of the hostages still in captivity.

I was very sorry to see children in cages in Israel, and also the kidnapping near Gaza of citizens by Hamas. Well they are both wrong until this point here