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Talullahhound
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What is different about Israel
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6/9/2010 7:41:54 PM
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I'm not sure that they don't believe that Israel has a right to defend itself -- but Israel can be a bit annilistic in their thinking -- or other words, their idea of a "measured" response can be a bit more aggressive than is good for maintaining a balance in the Middle East. They can be a bit overzealous in their thinking at times. They don't always listen to us, and in fact, have actually hurt the US a few times.
In my international work, I've seen administrations that embraced them and administrations that preferred a bit of distance from them, but never once have we had an administration who didn't support them. I don't know of any time that we have suspended their interational programs (something we do to express our displeasure) even when we were displeased with them.
But, I will tell you that throughout the government, there are a number of people who are very skeptical (not anti Semitic) about Israel's intentions. They have been known to target our technology, which they will then exploit in their own industry, and not just for their own use
But, I did really enjoy a trip to their country and found the people to be warm and friendly. Interestingly, all of their senior officials in the IDF are seasoned combat veterans. I remember thinking that the country felt "small" and intimate in a way the US does not feel. And the food is excellent.
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