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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]
He was offended because he hates Israel and hates Jews, and didn't want Cruz to equate either with anything other than his feelings. A diplomat is paid to think. He didn't.

Do you feel, Jeff, that Hezbollah and Hamas are freedom fighters, ie fighting for the freedom of the Palestinian people?  Can you show me how these organizations view the concepts of freedom, especially in regards to religious freedom, freedom for women, freedom for homosexuals, etc?

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He may hate Israel, can hardly blame him given the destruction Israel has wrought on his country, but I doubt he hates Jews. There are Lebanese Jews and I'm sure he is proud to represent them.

Both Hamas and Hizballah are multifaceted organizations, one aspect of which is that they both engage in armed struggle. Both also hold seats in their respective legislatures (Hizballah in Lebanon's Parliament and Hamas in the Palestinian Legislative Council.) I do not agree with the most of the political standings. I do, however, acknowledge their rights to self-defense against foreign aggressors.

It is interesting that Hizballah is the strongest Lebanese opponent of IS and is actively fighting the organization. Lebanese and Syrian Christians face an existential threat from IS. As such, they have a fairly benevolent view of Hizballah since it can offer them some protection. Hamas' position is more complicated, but it too is opposed to IS. I think an obsession with Hizballah and Hamas at this time demonstrates misplaced priorities. IS is a more serious threat than either of those groups.
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