US if you had to choose between your 'allies' UK and Isreal. Which and why?

[zenspiderz]

Here is a intriguing thought experiment that popped into my mind.

In an imaginary near future scenario Britains foriegn policy via Isreal/Palestine experiences a dramatic change of heart. Deciding to make up for Britain's betrayal of the palestinians Britain's leadership with full support of the populace sides with the palestinian cause. The UK demands the dismantlement of the Isreali state and in its place a democratic palestine where jew, muslim and christian have equal rights and share of political power. Also the UK demands that all the Isreal's political prisoners be released, exiled palestinians and refugees are allowed to return and reparations be made to all those that lost loved ones or property due to the actions of the Isreali regime. The UK is prepared to settle this matter by force if need be. Isreal true to form denies UK's demands and prepares to meet UK force with force. War is brewing.. neither side will back down or comprimise. .. The rest of the world and the UN for whatever reasons stay out of the way...

You are US president. The people, congress, senate are evenly split as to which side they favour. It is up to you to set the direction of US policy on this crisis. Both the UK and Isreal are petitioning you to take sides. Who do you choose? Long time wartime and diplomatic ally and trade partner UK? Or Isreal with its large and influential expatriat population in US? It's your call. What do you do and why?

 

[Swedishguy]

Israel. It's time to kick UK butt! And I can finally make sure Palestine succumbs to Israel.

 

[Warman17]

Israel. The UK's idea is a pipe dream. First thing Palastinians would do if they got control would be to ship every Israeli out of the country.

 

[Naval Power]

Israel. The UK's idea is a pipe dream. First thing Palastinians would do if they got control would be to ship every Israeli out of the country.

Actually they'd more than likely kill all that they could. I'm siding with Israel on this one. But it is pretty much moot anyway, the UK created Israel!

 

[emzie]

America, if the world was overrun with mutant rats, who would you send exterminators to first: the UK or Israel??!

 

[Swedishguy]

Actually they'd more than likely kill all that they could. I'm siding with Israel on this one. But it is pretty much moot anyway, the UK created Israel!

Yes, I'm getting so pissed with all swedes that call all israelites 'pigs' that kills all in their way. Especially Jan Guillou that speaks warm of the palestines in his new book. It's just the palestines that should grow up and accept Israel as their friends. WHY, I'm asking you, WHY can such stupidity in human mind occur?

 

[sysyphus]

In the scenario presented, I would support Israel because the UK would blatantly be the agressor.

That said, I highly doubt the UK would take on such a policy.

 

[luiz]

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The UK demands the dismantlement of the Isreali state
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The UK is prepared to settle this matter by force if need be.
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If such thing happened I would campaign for war against the UK.

(Edit: OK, than).

 

[Swedishguy]

If such thing happened I as a brazilian would campaign for war against the UK.

(I know that this thread is only for americans but I wanted to share my feelings)

There isn't any prerequisites to be american. The OP only asks what you would do if you were the US president.

 

[zenspiderz]

There isn't any prerequisites to be american. The OP only asks what you would do if you were the US president.

That is correct.

 

[Norseman2]

Yes, I'm getting so pissed with all swedes that call all israelites 'pigs' that kills all in their way. Especially Jan Guillou that speaks warm of the palestines in his new book. It's just the palestines that should grow up and accept Israel as their friends. WHY, I'm asking you, WHY can such stupidity in human mind occur?

I recommend looking up the history of the formation of Israel, and the of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. I think you'll have a better idea of why people side with the Palestinians on this.

As to the OPs question, I would side with neither. I'm opposed in every way to the idea of invading and occupying yet another country. I can't side with the UK. I can't side with Israel either. Their country shouldn't even exist, I'm not about to help defend it. I'd ask the UK to do things the way the CIA does; give the Palestinians Surface-to-Air missiles, guns, and military training, and let them settle things with Israel. They will know the languages, the environment, the terrain, and it will be their country when they win, so they will have to live with the results. This will make them a far better candidate for retaking their country than to have the UK and US move in and do things their way (i.e. blow everything to hell and ask questions later).

 

[Trajan12]

Israel of course, UK's demands are outrageous and nonsensical.

 

[Irish Caesar]

Israel, for most of the reasons already given.

And maybe a little bit of revenge at England.

 

[Gogf]

Israel. But the entire scenario is completely ridiculous.

 

[Evil Tyrant]

I tell the UK's leaders to lay off the booze, and if they try to settle the matter with force, whup their ass.

 

[Swedishguy]

Israel. But the entire scenario is completely ridiculous.

I fully agree; The british government must go on heavy drugs for that to happen.

 

[Xanikk999]

UK i guess. The scenario seems reasonable only if that far in the future there is peace and stability in the middle east though.

 

[greekguy]

Israel.

although, this is a silly and improbable scenario that i'm 99% sure will never happen.

 

[Revolutionary]

America, if the world was overrun with mutant rats, who would you send exterminators to first: the UK or Israel??!

I agree this scenario is so ridiculous that its not worth answering

 

[Shadylookin]

Israel mostly because the status quo is better than the British proposal, and i figure once the US puts it's foot down that'll be the end of it