Holy FUCK! I deployed there three times, and my experience was 180 degree different. When we went on uniform liberty (one of the only times I ever wore a uniform on liberty) you couldn't buy a beer. Discounts everywhere we went. The enlisted and officers treated us like true brothers. We were treated way better than we ever were at home!
I became a regular at a, (bottle) blond with big fake tits, captain's hot tub and condo in Haifa just off Mt. Carmel. I was warned by a couple of guys she was crazy, but at that point I considered that an asset rather than a liability. Who the fuck were you working with? You got screwed, because I had the time of my life every time.
I agree that they were pretty racist, and when the talk turned to the Arabs there was a lot of genuine animosity. The first time we all went out on liberty I argued with them about it, but pretty soon several of the people we were doing JTOPS with told stories about their family members who were killed/murdered, and I didn't understand what it is like to be surrounded by enemies all the time.
Right about now, when the Israeli Arabs are rioting and trying to murder Jews, not arming them seems pretty wise...just sayin'. We have our own shit to worry about now.
Democrat-run cities either can't or are refusing to protect Jews and Asians from an explosion in hate crime.
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From peace to war in 4 months via Biden's weak and feckless policies/overtures.