Didn’t call you gay. Not 50 and I pay because I have respect for the guy running his business. I know nobody respects you so it’s hard to understand.
Not sure what funny. My post was rather factual. There are extremists in democratic governments. We have them in America too. That doesn’t mean Israel isn’t a democracy. Hebron is in WB and is not in Israel. Has nothing to do with the status of Israel’s democracy. Nor does the rather bias points you list point towards apartheid. Your issue seems to be with Netanyahu, not Israel.
It would be great if Israel and only Israel contributed. The right of return is a fairy tale that can’t happen given the amount of time and varying reasons why these homes were lost to the families. You know how many other people in the world are descendants of families who lost land or wealth during conflicts. It’s time to move on and build a life. Many Arabs of the time did exactly that and their ancestors are now living well in UAE and SA. The idea of the right to return is a major hurdle in bringing peace.
"varying reasons" ?
Yes, varying reasons. A lot of the disputed property was purchased. It was just purchased from the landlord who sold it out from under the tenant. Or it was lost because the Arabs were the aggressors and lost a conflict/war. And there is property where Arabs were forced out. These are varying reasons and not just the simple claim that “the Jews stole it.” There are many Arab families who made a lot of money selling property and their offspring are living very well in USA, SA, UAE.
I'd love to see the percentages on the amount of property sold vs. the amount of property that was quickly left by people who were fleeing the fighting...as civilians usually do in such situations...but were prevented from returning for some reason.
Looks like somebody is on lunch again. Hope you can read your boss’ order better than you can this board.
We don’t know what time your boss actually eats. Just that he sends you out at around 11 and that’s when you go on your rapid rant posting.
Most of Hebron, or H1 is governed by the Palestinian Authority. Democracies always have extremists. We have American politicians who say crazy things. Israel’s democracy is no different. Netanyahu has his faults. Claiming he deliberate built the pieces to start this war is rather crazy. But you can have your issues with him. There are plenty in Israel who oppose him. And they have the ability to voice their opposition. That’s what democracy looks like.
There are plenty of nations where Jews can’t live. Or in those cases return. They are almost all in the Middle East. This conflict goes two ways and is not just the Jews keeping Arabs out. I know you love scapegoating the Jews, especially in Israel but the population of Israel is about 20% Arab. Prior to 10/7 What Muslim nation in the Middle East can say that? Israel is not perfect, but it is the most progressive and democratic state in the region. There’s a reason for that.
About 25% of current day Israel was purchased. Much of current day Israel was turned over by Britain. That land was almost all uninhabited. Remember Israel was very unpopulated when the nation was formed in the 40’s. The minority of land was abandoned, evacuated, or won through war. You see, almost all this land that is claimed to be stolen, was never actually owned by Arabs. Others claimed ownership to the land.
Like I said. Not funny. Sad actually but it’s fine. Must almost be at the front of the line and then you will be gone until the next door dash run.
I'll give you credit for at least not using the "God gave us the land...from the river to the sea" that seems to currently prevail in the Israeli government. Nice try.
I thought more parents are telling their kids a college education isn’t necessary and go into some type of trade. I heard it numerous times on this board. I would think that the state schools definitely will be more selective due to the increase cost for private colleges and out of state tuition.
The biggest problem IMHO is that kids are applying to more schools now. Because the process is nutty, kids feel like they need to cast a wider net. It’s almost circular. No affluent family is telling their kids not to go to college. They are just telling less fortunate families that.
I believe it is more- do not go to college for a certain set of majors or if you need to take big loans.
I can see the idea of both of those but would leave it to individual families to determine what works for them.
I think affordability applies to all majors. I work with very successful history majors at private equity and attorneys. I do think that it’s more difficult now because there are more candidates to choose from and companies are looking for the most prepared grads. Employers are less willing to develop talent. But if you are smart and have a good Work ethic, you will be fine.
It is mostly this. Too many went the way of avoiding merit based admissions. So the counselors and advisors no longer have the formulas to advise kids and families when it comes to admission and scholarship likelihood. So the kids cast a wider net. The colleges were generally happy- more applications makes them look more selective. The pendulum is swinging back because the universities want to focus more on the quality of the applicant than just the background.
No you haven’t. What you have heard here is more parents SHOULD tell their kids to learn a trade rather than borrow money for a useless degree. As I’ve stated a few times here, between my kids and relatives I’ve had to help Someone with the college process every year for the last 6 years. Of all their friends, only one has chosen a trade. Every time I see that kid I remind him he’s the “smartest” kid I know.
All your kids are going to college but you say that the kid going into a trade is the smartest kid.
It's becoming, if you can afford a College education take it.
