Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Actually Date:   4/9/2015 9:17:53 PM (updated 4/9/2015 9:40:00 PM)

I realize you would like to paint me as an obtuse government representative, "on tour" and protected from what you see as the "reality" of Israel.  I have no need to explain to you why I was in Israel, what I did when I was there, or who I talked to.  Suffice to say that I believe I have a handle on Israel, both at the political and the military level.  I've been out and about in Tel Aviv as well as other parts of the country.  Met more than a few veterans of the Israeli/Egyptian wars.  it's not like it is vast country. 

I have my opinions on Israel and Iran based on conversations, and other information.  I've seen Israel manipulate the media.  I've seen the Israeli lobby in action -- know some of those people too. 

But I'm not an expert.  But perhaps you are.