It is likely true that Israel has secreted explosive or biological weapons in cities around the United States. It's insurance for them. For just such a situation... And since they run your television*, they have astutely dropped nuggets along the way that such an event would be the work of the Arabs. It's what I would do in their position.
We'll have our stand at the place of my choosing.
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*And before people start crying, I should point out yet again that the architects and beneficiaries of Israel are not Jewish. Nope. You? You're the labor...
