That's Rich

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is

"no different that Hitler"

Turkey, like Lebanon, a once proud secular nation, has been evolving to resemble an Islamic state.

That's rich, comparing Netanyahu to Hitler is a refrain often heard in the United States, applied to a multitude of conservative minded public figures. It is an overly overreaching tactic that politicians employ to inflict character assassination upon their ideological enemies.  I cannot imagine that politicians such as Erdogan are so stupid as to actually believe the crap that is coming out of their mouths.  No these are comments designed to incite their following.

To Erdogan, it does not matter that:

• Hitler directed the actual genocide of Jews, gay people, black people, and gypsies.  Netanyahu is himself Jewish, responsible for protecting his people from genocide.
• Hitler's genocide was responsible for the deaths of over 6 million. The entire nation of Israel is less than 10 million, which, by the way, includes Jews, Christians and Arab Palestinians.
• Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, killing over a thousand persons.
• The Gaza strip was controlled by Israel and set aside for the Palestinians.
• Palestinians have rejected multiple opportunities presented by Israel and others for a "two-state" arrangement.

No, Erdogan is speaking to followers that support for the drive to the sea.

Here in the States, the same types of comparisons are loosely thrown about without a hint of reality. 

Follow this link to read the short Jerusalem Post article.

Health Care Dot Gov

 A television commercial just aired, reminding me of how tax dollars are spent.

The ACA commercial briefly shows the success story of two participants, or should I say recipients, because we are all participants, as taxpayers.  Each describes, proudly, how they found a plan that fits their budget.  One found a plan for $9.00 per month and another for $0.00 per month.  Interesting is the portrayal as this being that they were shopping for a product and found bargains. 

The reality is that weren't making an informed decision as much as they were figuring out how to minimize their reportable cash flow so they could get the benefit for as close to free as possible.  

Classic government program, a problem fomented by government intrusion, a program created on a pack of lies, the government acting like it is their own generosity, and the needy being portrayed as righteous consumers.

I believe in being charitable, but not by way of the government.

 

New Jersey Attorney General Is a Dumb Ass

The people who elected him are even dumber.

New Jersey: Man says he won't work for Jews, state officials denounce 'Islamophobia'

People are so anxious to protest a point, they fail to understand what they are saying.  

Maybe I am guilty of the same?

Wow

Hardly surprising, giving the sources of information that this demographic digests.

 

51% of Americans ages 18-24 think solution to Palestinian conflict is for 'Israel to be ended and given to Hamas'

If Hamas laid down their arms, they would be treated humanely and the attacks by Israel would cease. 

If IDF laid down their arms, Hamas would attack and slaughter Jews. 

Is there any doubt?  There should not be, Hamas is sworn to genocide.

The country that would best protect young Americans, is ridiculed, inaccurately so, for defending itself.

Progression to adulthood has been delayed for this generation.  As people accumulate responsibility, their outlooks become more conservative.  Searches for information will be filtered by relating information to life experience. 

I pray that as retirement beckons, and I need assistance living, there will be enough people around that have come to their senses.

At what point did the world start giving the benefit of the doubt to the offender rather than the victim.  This citizen is sick and tired of people who break the law asserting a right to choose the punishment that is applied.

Hamas attacked Israel with deliberate process and forethought to abduct and murder non-military Israeli citizens.  The IDF is already restraining its forces, with an eye on protection of regular Palestinians, a process that certainly causes more casualties for the army. An unrestrained full-scale attack has been earned.