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My assertion did not exceed Walt's. You only have to survey the prominent Neocons to understand that they are more than supportive of Israel.

But that's not what you were arguing. You were arguing that:

They are Likudniks and that would include both the Jewish and nonJewish Neocons, the latter including Woosley and John Bolton, AIPAC's favorite standby.

In other words, you were claiming that they support Israel and derive the rest of their agenda from that support. Which is bullshit - they have an agenda, and supporting Israel furthers that agenda at the moment.

I support Walt's view over your because he is a Middle East expert and highly learned,

In other words, you're making an argument from authority because you don't have the ability or inclination to make an argument on its merits.

and I know a lot of his references and sources,

Then you need to start sharing them, so the reader can judge for himself. Because the writeups you've linked to so far are exceptionally weak as far as supporting your point goes.

- Jake

Friends come and go. Enemies accumulate.

by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Fri Jun 25th, 2010 at 07:46:26 AM EST
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