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Oh and that family member? This did get through to them. The version I sent them didn’t mention right-wing or left-wing and I often find if I want to get through to them, removing any mention of party politics helps.

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AIPAC owns the US & most politicians. Look up “AIPAC Tracker” to see how much money various Republican and Democratic politicians have been paid. We basically have a foreign entity running our government.

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I appreciate that peace and freedom are noble thoughts. I also understand that Israel has oppressed Palestinians and Palestinians have committed violence against Israel and Israelis.

This phrase implicitly calls for the removal of Israel, and political change. It has been used by organizations like Hamas. If we want peace - WE DO - then we should say that. The how is complex.

Using phrases by those who perpetrate violence (including the Israeli far right, Hamas, Hezbollah and Al Qaeda) might not be the best way to show the desire for Peace and Freedom.

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Looking forward to the conversation with the (redacted) man

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