Counting our blessings!

[rodbradshaw]

The solution will not end with a Palestinian home land as most Arab countries want the elimination of the Israeli State. Palestinians could be a very vibrant part of the Israeli society if they chose to be without loosing their culture or religion. They choose not to because it is no different than the Quebec separation or FN self government issues. The leadership needs to keep the masses ignorant of the real issues other wise their power base would erode and thus they would be left impotent. People need to have a sense of self worth and these people feel they have been stripped of this. Only when people feel they are contributoing to the betterment of their society will things change for the better. Ironically, the suicide bombers believe that their actions are contributing to a better life for their people.

[cowman]

I agree the Jews problems won't end but it would stop the mayhem that is taking place now...no arabs,no bombings. Hate is a powerful emotion that overides common sense everytime. Those little arab children are taught to hate Jews at their mothers knee. I find it incredible when some Palestinian mother states she hopes her baby grows up to be a suicide bomber and kill Israelies!
Consider this. Yes a lot of the Arab states detest Israel and vow to see her destroyed. In the past they have tried their best to do just that! With overwhelming advantages they have failed everytime. Now why is that? The Israelies have nuclear weapons and they will use them if they have to. Never again will they go to the slaughter like sheep! One hell of a lot of people have tried to destroy the Jews for thousands of years and they just keep going on. Why is that? Lucky? Or is it because they have a destiny...one not decided by man?

[RICHARDJ]

Correct me if I am wrong but haven't they been fighting for hundreds of years? Fighting seems to be their way of life, bread into their social fabric.

[cowman]

The Jews were dispersed out of Palestine in 70 AD by the Roman general Titus. They never returned as a nation until 1948. Isreal was bought for cash from Palestians! It was basically a dessert until the Jews got hold of it, again. Then through their efforts(and a return of the rains) it became a very productive place.
Immediately after Isreal declared itself a nation they were attacked by a number of Arab countries. Isreal defeated them. Many wars followed over the years and each time Isreal won, often in a miraculous manner and always with the support of Britain and the US.
All this was foretold in the bible many times and it is very clear what will happen to the enemies of Israel and those that hate her. Now if you believe that or not, that is your right. But it doesn't hurt to read it and maybe get a good insight to what the problem is all about. Jeremiah is a good book about what will happen.

[rookie]

Hows it going Cowman?