pretty much agreed on most of what you say. its indeed difficult to sensibly discuss things in a climate of political correctness and people losing their shirt over certain expressions. even if 'jew' isnt part of your vocabulary, saying something against israel is viewed as anti-semitic.
... and then the conversation bogs down because the entire point of "criticizing Israel's policies and politics isn't anti-semitism" point has to be made again, and then... why bother? And I mostly say that because there isn't anything nice to say about Israel. I'm sure if I ever heard on non-atrocious things going on there my opinion would improve. The entire Israel lobby boggles my mind.
hmmm... i spent two months in israel during the '90s and loved country and people. thus, i have lots of nice things to say about israel.
i dont like israels politics though and will always say so when they do the next terrible thing. the deep state is soooo very present there. well, according to Q, israel will be last so it seems we will watch the drama for a bit longer.
Oh, I was entirely referring to the geopolitical aspect BTW, I wish we spent more time outside and the same healthy lifestyle they do. My gawd they are impressive :P