@izzythepush,
Calm down there mate! We can still convey our thoughts even though there was the Boston Tea Party some years ago! I have heard that the Bostonians still love Earl Grey tea and love the Callard and Bowser candies with a crumpet or two.
Now concerning the lack of citation, I do wear my shame on my shoulders. I should have attributed the work to the proper author, although it was certainly not done with intent, it was done indeed incorrectly. Again, my remorse has superseded my former zeal to show you up for your trivial mistake. I am indeed humiliated!
Concerning the subject, you have stated that my stance on Israel is quite confused but indeed it is not. It is not doubt in need of clarification but not confused. I will try to clarify it for you once in for all.
I reject all of the Zionists desires and call them nothing but elitists that want nothing more than to rule the peasants of the world. Keep in mind that there are more 'Zionists" in the U.S. than there are in Israel. So, perhaps we agree on the Zionist's per se.
The point on which I disagree with you is that to state that all Jews, whether policy makers within the Israeli cabinet or not, are of the same origin and that they are Zionists is an error. Although the majority of the Jews in Israel come from an exodus of European decent, this alone does not determine whether one is a "true Jew" or not. A "True Jew" is one who follows the covenant of their father Abraham, which could include any distinct blood line or geographical origin. This was a blood covenant that Abraham had with GOD. Thus, the "true Jews" are the ones who practice Judaism in the archaic manner of their ancient fathers. I speak more of the religious Jews than the loose generic term Jew. Incorrectly stated is that all Jews are Zionists or that they agree with the Zionist's agenda. This is not correct!
The West should support Israel as we always have done; if for no other reason than to support democracy in the midst of a sea of Islamic monarchies and a mix and match of other governments.
You say that this war is nothing more than the Zionists attempt to move their agenda forward. I disagree with you on this. Perhaps there are those involved that are Zionists and are pushing forward for their own ideals; however, there are true Jews in the mix that simply want to protect themselves from the missile attacks. The missiles that originally started a few weeks back have been unprovoked. Sure--maybe Israeli policies and a blocked border have cause anger in the minds and hearts of the terrorist group Hamas, but that is no reason for them to start lobbing missiles at innocent people.
Hamas is a know terrorist organization and they have stated several times that they want to wipe Israel off the map.
Any sovereign country should have the right to defend itself regardless of any particular agenda that may be masked within such.
I do hope that this has clarified my "quite confused stance on Israel".
I would ask of you the same...what is your stance on Israel?
Israel as a nation has every right to defend itself and should take whatever measures necessary to do so.
No one with a rational mind wants anyone dismembered or killed; however, war always leads to collateral damage.