tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449585739874626782.post7627130701080416635..comments2023-10-24T05:17:46.635-07:00Comments on A Hollywood Republican: A Few Thoughts from Abroad About Gaza and EconomicsFrank T. DeMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18331950484624529967noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449585739874626782.post-13125745427975046752009-01-15T10:09:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:09:00.000-08:00The problems that plague us regarding our policies...The problems that plague us regarding our policies in so many different sectors all stem from the same place. The world, with the aid of the all-encompassing technologies that leave not one iota of anything to the imagination, has been forced into the position of making sure that any crisis/threat/war/attack is examined under an electron microscope.<BR/><BR/>Nothing is black and white anymore. For every argument that defends one position, there are countless arguments to the contrary, and teams of attorneys lurking in the shadows (no offense, Frank).<BR/><BR/>Is Israel killing civilians? Yes. That is a horrible prospect for them to be faced with. But it's Hamas who have put these innocents in the path of destruction, deliberately and without regret.<BR/>I agree with Frank that Israel will not back down until their objectives have been reached. Nor should they. <BR/><BR/>As for the anonymous poster who suggested that Frank supports Israel because he works in the film industry...he gets the 'Perpetuating the Stereotype' Award. I guess everyone who defends Israel's position MUST have something to personally benefit from it...Oy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449585739874626782.post-14974065799045471862009-01-13T12:53:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:53:00.000-08:00Frank, you are right on the money, as usual. We j...Frank, you are right on the money, as usual. We just can't seem to get over this sympathy for terrorists. These people what to kill anyone that doesn't think the way they do. We all have to admit that stopping terrorists has to be done, by someone. Israel has been doing it longer than anyone else. As you said we seem to be their only supporters. <BR/><BR/>As for this government money bringing us out of this recession, it will only make things worse. That's what FDR did and it was all WRONG!!! <BR/> <BR/>Keep up the good work with your blog<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your movieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449585739874626782.post-1227975409260624462009-01-13T12:34:00.000-08:002009-01-13T12:34:00.000-08:00Your support for Israel... does it have anything t...Your support for Israel... does it have anything to do with the fact that you work in Hollywood? <BR/><BR/>I do agree that the people who should be rewarded are those who qualified and have lived up to their contractual obligations. I find myself unable to take advantage of the new interest rates because the surrounding home value in my neighborhood has decreased substantially - due in part to several foreclosures! Freeing up $500 - $600 a month off my current mortgage would definitely be my contribution to jumpstarting the economy - so I am with you that bailing out those who suck is a BS policy. Smells like socialism big time. I'm definitely pissed about this and wonder how many more people find themselves in a similar situation like mine, where a few hundred dollars a month can make things a tad easier.<BR/><BR/>Debt is our economic system and has been for quite some time. So why does $1Trillion of more debt seem so unfamiliar or daunting? C'mon sir, the government continues to print money. Let's get back to the gold standard. That's some change I can beleive in. <BR/><BR/>And save the Jews!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4449585739874626782.post-39972923646205865732009-01-12T21:18:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:18:00.000-08:00Frank, I too find it surprising that Isreal is po...Frank, I too find it surprising that Isreal is portrayed as seeking to injur civilians. I read that Hamas hides in schools and hospitals. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for you comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com