Hamas Admits to Using Human Shields

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Alright, just found out about this video from a friend of mine [edit], and I wanted your reactions to it.

Watch on YouTube

[EDIT]

Since mijopo complained of a lack of commentary, I will indulge him/her/it.

I find Hamas nothing more than a brutal terrorist group; I don't find the fact they've been using human shields particularly shocking (one would have to expect that from terrorists). Rather, their blatant pride at admitting the fact is a bit more shocking, if they want good press that is. I also find it shocking that they are still obtaining better press than Israel.

I think they should be dealt with as any terrorist group would be dealt with; they should be found out and exterminated. They pose a serious threat to not only Israel, but other nations and people as well. The fact that they are using human shields should not endear people to them; rather, it should shock and repulse people. They stated that they are willing to sacrifice their own in order to wipe out Israel; that makes me rather frightened for anyone in their sights.

Voltaire warned against fanaticism, and this is fanaticisnm at its finest; they are so extreme that they would willingly have their civilians slaughtered.

I do hope that was up to your exacting standards, mijopo.

[EDIT]

Apologies to all for excessive commenting on my part; I have the genes my father gave me, and that includes a big @#$%ing mouth.

I especially apologize to uberarcanist for being a nit-picky slack-jawed junkslut.

Comments

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

It's a little bit "too perfect". Nevertheless, I've never said Hamas were moral exemplars but nothing in this video justifies Israel's actions even if it's been translated properly.

[mijopo.livejournal.com]

I think that if people are going to use YouTube videos in place of intelligent discussion, it'd be fantastic if they'd just post a link or, failing that, LJ cut them.

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

Oh come on. Don't be a snob...though videos with no accompanying text aren't so great.

[hollie-is-right.livejournal.com]

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/024431.php

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

The video speaks for itself.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

There is at the top.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Welcome, by the way. :)

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

I didn't say yours was one such "bad video".

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Besides, I believe your problem is with the subject matter, rather than the lack of commentary on it.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

You didn't mention "bad" at all. You said, " ... though videos with no accompanying text aren't so great." Referring to the post I made.

[hollie-is-right.livejournal.com]

Hello. Thank you. :)

This place looks a bit light on right wingers. ;-)

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

*looks around, and a tumbleweed blows by*

Well, one of the mods is a right-winger.

[hollie-is-right.livejournal.com]

I was only going by bolded names I recognize from my own F-List. I am sure there are more. :)

[mijopo.livejournal.com]

And why do you believe that?

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

Sorry, you're just reading subtext that isn't there.

[lordtwinkie.livejournal.com]

Operation get behind the darkies!

This is why there are civilian casualties, Israel has to shoot through them to get to Hamas

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

Why does Israel shoot in the first place? Also, please give an answer aside from "to get at the rocket launch sites that Hamas will rebuild the second Israel goes back".

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Why did you bring up the topic, then?

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

It's not hard to miss.

[mijopo.livejournal.com]

Do you have anything else in your bag of tricks besides YouTube videos, groundless accusations and contentless rejoinder? I'm interested in talking about the situation in Gaza, but YouTube videos are a dime a dozen. So why don't you actually try to articulate a position and argue for it, that would be a great way to kick off a discussion.

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

Because I've seen standalone videos crap up message boards before and I'm just saying it's something that shouldn't happen here.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

So why did you post that comment on my video?

It just seems strange.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Rather, on my post?

[uberarcanist.livejournal.com]

It's a heads up! Now drop it, you're annoying me.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Talk is cheap too. Perhaps you would think mine is cheaper than most.