UAE and Israel Reach Peace Agreement

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airboy

#45
September 17, 2020, 01:34:44 PM
From what little is not behind the paywall, Israel took in so many Ethiopian Jews that they are almost 2% of the population.  That is a pretty darn generous acceptance of refugees.

Other than being familiar with the Old Testament and the New Testament references to Judaism, I lack the knowledge to understand potential differences between Jews from different countries.

This may be a difference caused by "UK English" and "USA English" in how the word "cult" is used.  Cult has a very negative religious connation in the USA.

al_infierno

#46
September 17, 2020, 01:52:22 PM
In Lotti's defense, I don't think he's a native English speaker.  It might have just been an honest misunderstanding of the finer connotations of the English language.
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JasonPratt

#48
October 25, 2020, 09:49:01 PM Last Edit: October 25, 2020, 09:57:21 PM by JasonPratt
Didn't notice this earlier, but a couple of days ago President Trump (and his administration) helped broker a formal peace deal between Sudan and Israel; as we kind of expected, and certainly hoped, might happen!

Now we'll have to see what happens going forward -- all the possibilities we thought about before seem to still be on the table: does building what amounts to a burgeoning anti-Iran/Turkey confederation put pressure on those governments to play nice? Does it push them closer to each other and do their governments think this means they'll have to escalate to keep regional influence from slipping away? Does this mean the US will be more committed now to hitting Sudanese anti-government forces? And what will happen, or not happen, after the election, win or lose either way?

Trump also confirmed that Saudi Arabia is one of five more nations looking to sign on.
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Sir Slash

#49
October 26, 2020, 10:42:43 AM
WOW!  :wow:  Wonder why we haven't heard ANYTHING about this from the News Media, other than FOX of course? Never mind, I know why. So do you.  ::)
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airboy

#51
October 26, 2020, 11:15:30 AM
^ Pete, it was reported, but buried.  Good news about anything Trump does must be either ignored or buried.

solops

#52
October 26, 2020, 11:26:58 AM
Quote from: airboy on October 26, 2020, 11:15:30 AM
^ Pete, it was reported, but buried.  Good news about anything Trump does must be either ignored or buried.
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Sir Slash

#53
October 26, 2020, 01:44:51 PM
Well, that is more than I was aware of and I'm positively surprised. However I don't see any main-stream TV news organizations listed and I bet the ones listed buried the stories or gave credit to anyone other than the Trump Admin. I certainly haven't heard anyone from the many TV interviews Trump has done lately even mention it. Climate Change, plenty. I guess Peace just doesn't sell as well. Sedans, yes. Sudans, not so much.  :idiot2:
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Pete Dero

#54
October 26, 2020, 02:30:07 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on October 26, 2020, 01:44:51 PM
Well, that is more than I was aware of and I'm positively surprised. However I don't see any main-stream TV news organizations listed and I bet the ones listed buried the stories or gave credit to anyone other than the Trump Admin. I certainly haven't heard anyone from the many TV interviews Trump has done lately even mention it. Climate Change, plenty. I guess Peace just doesn't sell as well. Sedans, yes. Sudans, not so much.  :idiot2:

I know I saw it on CNN (and CNN is on the list I posted above) in what must have been prime time in the US (it was late at night over here in the EU).

The fact good news is buried can often be blamed on Trump himself.
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#55
October 26, 2020, 02:30:41 PM
We have all forgotten that you salute the rank (or in this case the office of the president) and not the man.  This allows those who don't like the man to still show respect for the rank. 

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airboy

#56
October 26, 2020, 02:33:53 PM
Quote from: Pete Dero on October 26, 2020, 02:30:07 PM

The fact good news is buried can often be blamed on Trump himself.

And this is only one occasion where he steals his own thunder.

Agreed with that.  He says whatever random thought is going through his brain at that moment and often makes "stupid news" as a result.

On the "bright side," the people of the USA have a clearer idea of what the President is actually thinking about compared to all previous Presidents.  But like most things, something that is a positive can become a negative if taken to extremes.

Sir Slash

#57
October 26, 2020, 02:58:08 PM
The last debate was supposed to highlight Foreign Policy and would've been an excellent time to discuss all the Trump accomplishments in the field. Too bad Racism in America and Climate Change was considered more important.
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GDS_Starfury

#58
October 26, 2020, 07:08:56 PM
peace through promising more f-35 sales.... what could go wrong with that in the middle east. :idiot2:
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#59
October 26, 2020, 07:39:36 PM
I was thinking that same thing, too.
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