Israel is arleady a member of the european broadcasting community, And plays football with European countries because other middle - eastern countries do not accept it. Do you think Israel's culture is more european than arab?  \nWon't Isreals human rights  record to Palastinians improve if it was a member of the EU because of Euoropean Union rules?\n\nThe european union used to be seen as a western european club. But now it's members are more diverse. Could the EU eventully expand to include all former soviet states, and mediterian countries such as Lebanon and Libya???
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i dont know what to say here ... \n\nsome times ... i think Isreal is one of states of USA ...\n\nonce i see it one of countries of the EU ...\n\nand once see it one of arab countries ...\n\nand once when u hear some of therr political ppl ..u think its the only contry can do what ever it want ...and no one CAN tell them stop ...\n\nand one ..and one ....\n\nmaybe u find my answer is werid ... but when u think well in what i want to say ...u know its not werid answer ;)\n\nGod/Allah bless you
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I think Europeans are a lot more open minded than American sports fans. There are a lot of sports in Europe already that are barely recognized in the US (like field-hockey and fencing)\n\nI think the European would be open to American football if they can understand the (compared to soccer much more complicated) rules and the scoring sytem. \n\nThe main challenge is: WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT? Over there, "football" is already taken by a sport, where you actually move the ball with your feet!
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No... not agreeing with Israel is not Anti -Semetic many Hassidic Jews do not recognise Israel as a State and do not support it's actions  Try that in in court!  Anyway I believe the Palastinians got screwed but I do Support our Ally Israel.   Frredom of speech is more important than the anti israel rants.
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Israel had the best form 3500yrs ago, it was a Theocracy. God said it, that's the end of discussion. Man being a fallen creature rebelled at that & has been in a worse state since then. Jesus will fix it when He returns.
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If you were naive enough to believe what you hear on the news and media, you would think there is an entity called a "Palestinian people," who lived in a "country/state/area" called Palestine since Canaanite/Biblical/Muslim times. You would almost believe that the Israelis occupied "Palestine" in 1967. And you might even think that the Palestinians want the occupiers out of their land. And of course, you might feel, they are entitled to do whatever it takes to get their land back.  No?  No.  Not at all,  Here are the facts. \n\nWho are the Palestinians? Palestinians are Arabs. They have no historical, national or cultural identity distinct from other Arabs of the region. Most of them came into Palestine in search of economic opportunities after World War I when the British and the Jews began to build up a land that was moribund. \n\nWhat is Palestine? When the Romans conquered Judea, they renamed it Palestine. Since then, no occupying power ever made it an independent state or established a capital in Jerusalem. Under the Ottoman Empire, it was part of the province of Syria. \n\nAfter World War I, the area was mandated to Britain to establish a Jewish national home.  Instead, in 1922, Britain split off 75% of Palestine to establish the Emirate of Transjordan, as a throne for the Arabian Hashemite family. \n\nThe UN decided to split the remaining 25% of Palestine between Jews and Arabs.  In 1948, five Arab armies attacked the newborn State of Israel.  Transjordan annexed the area intended for an Arab state, and renamed itself the Kingdom of Jordan, calling the annexed area the West Bank.  Egypt took over Gaza.  No Arab suggested making the West Bank and/or Gaza into yet another Arab state until 1967, when Israel was again attacked by the Arabs and took these areas. \n\nWhether or not she chooses to exercise the right, Israel owns the West Bank by right of conquest and by biblical rights.  Before 1967, the last previous legal owner was the Ottoman Empire. And Turkey, heir to the Ottomans, has never asked for it back.
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No, not at all. I live in Ireland and, just like the U.K, we are generally an anti-Bush country.\nHowever, despite this, absolutely NOBODY I know, know's what Israel and Palestine is about.\nI have read a book on Arab history and it is, to me, the most interesting piece of history and yet it is not featured in the schoolbooks.\nI don't know why, but our history book are very secluded and focuse solely on European history (+European explorations).\nIt is disgraceful that my people don't know about Arabian history and how the countries there were oppressed for many years.\nFor informtion on Israel go to http://www.wikipedia.com and search under Israel or Palestine- it is that simple!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Israel is a leader of International Terrorism.\n\nThis entity has occupied an entire country, Palestine, and kicked FOUR MILLION Palestinians out of it using brutal force.\n\nIt invaded Lebanon and Syria and Egypt. It is based on EXTREMLY extremist ideologies that claim JEWISH SUPREMACY. It is a theological aparthied state where Jews reign supreme and are allowed to kill Palestinians at will. \n\nMore than 1000 Palestinian CHILDREN! have been killed by Israel since 2000. \n\nIsraeli terrorists (Soldiers in the IAF, Israeli Agression Force) attack Palestinians daily. \n\nIsrael has Nuclear weapons, more than 150 warheads, that's enough to destroy the entire world. \n\nIsrael assasinates political opponents and has no respect for human rights.\n\nWe do say that Israel is a terrorist, just click on www.pacifica.org and enjoy the webcasts, it's only the "confused" mainstream media (bought a zillion centuries ago) that portrays the Palestinians as terrorists.\n\nLike Michael Moore said, "YOUR TIME IS UP!" and we tell those arrogant fools the same thing, "YOUR TIME OF KILLING PALESTINIANS AND GETTING AWAY WITH IT IS UP!" \n\nNO TO FUNDAMENTALIST TERRORISM CARRIED OUT IN THE NAME OF JUDAISM OR CHRISTIANITY OR ISLAM!\n\nThe world CANNOT sustain such sickening Jewish supremacy arrogance, where it's never again only for Jews, We say never Again for the Palestinians!!!\n\nLIBERTY TO PALESTINE FROM JEWISH FUNDAMENTALIST OCCUPATION IS THE ONLY SOLUTION.
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The Israelis and their supporters have exploited their victim status long enough.\nIt is time for at least the Europeans to open our eyes to the racist and terrorist activities of the state of Israel, and take a stand against them.\n\nBy the way, a traitor is a person that commits treason. Look it up.\n\nIn my own view, Israel does not deserve any support at the present time.
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I don't think so but..I don't want to become a member of the EU, as a Turk.\n\nWe're fed up with the lies..\n\nAnd I don't want east too..They are so religious.\n\nTurkey isn't a Europen country but it isn't a eastern country..We have our own culture and life style. And we are happy for this (or I'm happy for this).
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Why can't they accept moslem culture? Eww! No! Why can't Saudi arabia, or other moslem world accept the europian culture? In my opinion, the Europian culture, unlike the arab culture is very accepting. You hear of mosques being built in Europe, America, and in other places, have you heard of churches in Saudi Arabia or any other star worshipping countries? It's the moslem culture corrupting the world. Moslems teach violence as "must do" to get to heaven. It's the moslems that will burn churches, kill innocent souls, all in the name of their allah. I really wish the moslem religion would be extinct. God, the world would be a safer place. Then we can travel in planes with no terror threat. Islam is the worst thing, after Hitler's atrocities, that has happened to our world.
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After WW2, the UN proposed a seperate state for the Jews in Palestine. The Allied powers effectively drawed up various Arab states that were previously ruled by western colonial powers. Israel was meant for the Jews, and yes there was a seperate Palestinian state proposed. The Arabs had mixed feelings about a Jewish state, but most of the local Arabs in Palestine welcomed it. But what happened was that some of the Jewish militias started to sieze the already drawn up Palestinian lands and worst of all terrorizing and killing the local Arabs. Those militias had some powerful backup from abroad, especially in the US. Many of those backup organizations are non government organizations and many well known businesses. The militias fought for more land and resources and of course killing people, inlcuding children. Israel's first prime minister Ben Gurion once said   “We must use terror, assassination, intimidation, land confiscation, and the cutting of all social services to rid the Galilee of its Arab population.” That's what the Israelis did and still do so more efficiently. There are many powerful organizations in the US that observe every inch of content as to what is presented in the US media to the American public, so no one knows exactly what really goes on in the occupied territories in Palestine. So, my friend, it is Israel that occupies Palestine with full fledged US support and not the other way around. That is the truth and the whole truth. Peace be upon you.
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I would try ,but it is going to be very,very difficult...since they have the support of the most powerful country in the world...Someone must remind Israel that they are not above the law,and that as any other country they should obey some rules...Some sanctions would be in order to remind Israel that they are not the only country in this world and if the rest of the world can survive without Israel,Israel can't survive without the rest of the world...\n\nAnyway, I saw that the EU is doing some steps forward in order to make Israel comply with the international law,but let's see if they are going to accomplish something.They will vote(hope favorable) for a resolution that condemns Israel for its attacks on Gaza and ask them to apply the UN resolutions...
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Yes, it's true, and let me tell you something else that may surprise you: they are not more beloved now.\nThe only reason that Arab and Muslim countries help the Palestinians with their wish to have Israel is that they don't want to have them as immigrants.\nIn fact, I've been told by an Egyptian guy once that they enjoy the Israeli- Palestinian conflict because they cannot decide whom they hate more. After one of the sides win, he said to me, the Arab world will finish the other side.\nMaybe he was just radical, but his words are still shocking me.
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Until recently, Israel was the only democracy in the middle east and our only true friend there too.  Now there are two other brand new -- and admittedly screwed up democracies.  As long as we stay, the middle east will become more westernized and thus less violent, less oppressive and less inclined to be our enemies.  Right now it's all very new and there is huge resentment.  It will wear off in time though, and then we'll enjoy our accomplishments.\n\nDaniel\nTampa Web Designers\nhttp://www.ipowergrfx.com\nhttp://www.publicadjuster.com
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Yes, Turkey is in Europe and in my opinion it should be a full member of the EU. The  Turkish people have a long and honorable history.
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It will be without mean, because no bady will support it.\nyou can be a supporter for a europe team against africa team?  it is a match without meening
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No people are in the UN, only countries.  The UN is not mostly European, it consists of virtually every country in the world.   \n\nThere is plenty wrong with the Un -- but calling it a "pansy" organization is a little silly.