Ryan Strome

Oh how fitting Matthew Phillips just scored his first NHL goal against the flames!! They gave up on him and he scored against them lol

I don't think they ever left. If you remember they were planning on it but then after the election they kept them there.

Yeah, I can agree with that. But I will say as a point of concern I find it concerning that you are bothered with somebody disagreeing with you. You have made a couple points that I've upvoted so I would disagree with your assessment but my opinion is only my opinion. I do believe in the past I said it would probably be for the best what you are suggesting but I'm not bothered that you disagree with me. But out of respect I will do as you asked.

Oh but then you don't know if that random person on a hockey forum might have done the same thing as what you just indicated you did. Maybe so, maybe not right? Again, our interpretation of history differs. I didn't criticize you. I just said they differed and I think you should attempt to just leave it at that as well. You have been very pro-israel in this thread and have all about blamed Palestine for everything.

I think you and I have a different interpretation of history. The Israelis only stopped short because the Soviet Union was on the verge of attacking Israel.

I don't know man. In the past 80 years they haven't showed a willingness to want to leave.

So then ground invasion followed by a likely full-on military occupation. So as far as terrorist attacks go on Israelis, it's probably rinse and Repeat.

Absolutely! I do think an attack was going to happen. In fact, the top Egyptian general went to the Canadian general of the peacekeeping force that was there and told him to leave because an attack was imminent. I will fully admit the truth that I am 100% certain an attack was going to happen but the point I'm trying to make is that is what many Russians believed as well. An attack was going to happen on their land. So to me it's not black and white and land that isn't Israeli land should just be returned Hamas defeated and a negotiated long lasting peace. I fully understand That's wishful thinking at this point.

That's a fair point, Bob. That is why I personally I'm choosing to use language like "I fully understand why it happened."

First and foremost, I just want to say I will pack their bags for Emmanuel!! Secondly, I think I nailed your position and I appreciate you sharing it with me and my only argument to what you were saying is I would hope we have learned from the past and that in 2023 we aren't reshaping borders through aggression. The reason why I think some would claim the other territorial land grabs are illegal is because they were taken from a preempted strike from Israel. Just like Russia, shouldn't be able to take territory from a preempted strike on Ukraine, nor should Israel on Palestine. Because just so we are abundantly clear many Russians believe that preempted strike on Ukraine was needed because NATO was building up within Ukraine and one could make an argument that was entirely happening. I find it strange why everything is flipped and I'm going to be perfectly honest. The only two things I see different is the religious factor and the fact that one is a Muslim country and one isn't. Truth be told, as you know I am not a fan of the Muslim religion, but I can look past that when it comes to standing up for human dignity and rights and that has been denied to the Palestinians ever since their land was stolen.

This is what I'm struggling with by the pro Israeli camp. I can't find anybody in here. Supporting Hamas terrorist attack. I almost feel like that's just a way to disguise a one-sided view on this whole matter by just taking Israel side.

Just so I fully understand, what is the point you are trying to make? Because I mean, Ukraine is historically part of the Russian Empire, but I don't think any of us would agree It's okay what Putin is doing. While borders certainly have changed. I would like to think that in 2023 we have better understanding and recognition of borders and land rights.

I don't know man. I see an aging slow team with a borderline backup goalie at the helm.

The flames? That was an admirable thing of him to do but that isn't the only bias you want him because he is a good player. I don't blame you one bit. I would be over the moon if we could land him. Preferably during free agency though.

MB resigned already. Not even comparable. He is far better than try! In fact, he keeps progressing and getting better each season.

I have no idea where you learn that but the six-day war was preemptedly started by Israel.

Ya good point.

There needs to be an unbiased player willing to get both sides to sit down and come to some sort of negotiated agreement so we aren't doing this every couple years. That person no offense cannot be the United States. They are not a trusted partner in the middle East. That being said, it also can't be Canada because we are just seen as a smaller version of the United States. Russia has no legitimacy when discussing peace with anybody. So I wonder if there's a European country that might be respected enough to negotiate a peace agreement that is able to last.

you won't find one post where I have defended Hamas because I don't and I never will. I understand why the attacks took place. Certainly does not mean I will ever defend Hamas. I do however, support Palestinians writing their own destiny. I do support a sovereign independent Palestine and that starts by Israel leaving Palestinian land and stopping the blockades.

Yeah exactly like that. I guess the only difference I would say is that it's 2023 so one would hope that we would be acting in the same manner. I do agree Hamas shouldn't be the government at all and Hamas should be stamped out, but they did have a non-terrorist government one time before and the Israelis didn't offer any peace and still took their land. If you are suggesting that maybe the second time would be better. I mean I suppose it's worth a try rather than seeing innocent children dying daily.

to be fair, the Israelis took their land and then restricted their movement. So while nothing would be Israel's fault on the Egyptian border, except for the fact that Israel's actions have turned Palestinians into very poor people that are trying to flee the country. So Egypt likely is left with no choice but to restrict access of the border.

That's not how a source works though. While you may trust them? Who is the guy? Essentially I heard it from a friend of a friend.. As for Russia, nobody really knows what the truth is. That's how every war is. Take for example Western media is identical from country to country. Yet when you turn on media from say India or other Eastern European countries that aren't aligned with NATO, we hear a different story. So just because some guy has family in a country of 40 plus million and a country of 8 or 9 million certainly doesn't give him an insight scoop just because you prefer his take on the conflict. I support sharpshooter in that decision. Do you remember CDC when Eklund was a legitimate source? It was an absolute joke to go into the trade thread. The same guy was being traded to five different Canadian teams e5.

Been good in Calgary as well. Imagine a trade deadline purchase of Tanev and Zadorov. Time to do some fleecing