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Blair: Situation in Lebanon a catastrophe
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Published: 24.07.06, 17:23
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1. B-lair- you approved aggression
Agop ,   Yerevan   (07.24.06)
It is shame for Blair to say these remarks. It was you who gave green light to Israeli soldiers to kills 350 and to displace 600,000
2. A catastrophe? Well, blame HezbAllah
Herut Zion ,   Newcastle, UK   (07.24.06)
and the Islamic fascists whose aim is destroy Israel, murder as many Jews they can and enslave the survivors in dhimmitude. And not only Jews, Islam is in essence a totalitarian religion whose main objective is worldwide imperialim. Blair, watch out my man. There are many Muslims in Britain willing to fight for Jihad. Let's not forget those 2 Britons who committed terrorism in Tel Aviv, as well as those who attacked London a year ago.
3. Blair and change of melody
Rustum ,   London, UK   (07.24.06)
He certainly has changed his tune - for not many days ago he was so busy brown nosing the Bush idiot that he didn't have time to think about the death and destruction being meted out to Lebanon. The most sickening part of the Rice-Seniora meeting is that he agreed to meet the butcher of Washington DC at all.
4. The true catastrophe is in Israel
Larry ,   Eastbourne, UK   (07.24.06)
While Blair falls for the Lebanon con trick, and Rice consorts with terrorists in Beirut, the real humanitarian catastrophe in Israel is being ignored. World leaders turn a blind eye to the dead and injured in Israel, to the hundreds of thousands of people bombed out of their homes, to the destruction of farms and factories and businesses and the whole northern economy, and declare that they will aid and support the terrorist state that initiated the war.
5. May I say something?
keren ,   sao paulo   (07.24.06)
I start guessing( not to say I am starting to be sure) Bush(and Blair as well) is the Saudi's President for the United States.He is the pupet,wh...re and servant maid of them and of the arab world. I start remembering now that ,some years ago,I read that Bush son's invasion to Iraq was a "bill adjustment"not resolved by Bush father,and it was related to particular disagreements with sadam hussein in the bush's family oil business . Be aware,Israel.I don't think these people are at your side AT ALL!
6. Blair
jonny ,   UK   (07.24.06)
Blair is right in that Hizbullah should be the sole target. But Israel has acted as if destroying the civil infrastructure and weakening the emerging democratic polity of the Lebanon is an example of strategic logic. What has Israel gained out of the past week? A military success? A political solution strengthening the democratic model in the Lebanon for other peoples to emulate? Little of neither. Costs and use of time high, benefits .. ?
7. Hezbollah murdered 400+ Americans
Patrick ,   Richmond, Virginia   (07.24.06)
And us Yankees never paid them back. We should be helping Israel kill every last Hezbollah member.
8. The world's Shiite problem
Mike ,   Atlanta, USA   (07.24.06)
Blair should comment more about the organized Shiite death squads trapsing around Iraq, killing people by the dozens on a daily basis. Blair should comment more about the organized Shiite militia Hezbollah trapsing around Lebanon, killing dozens of Israelis. Blair should comment more about the organized Shiite terror state, Iran, and how he really does not want to prevent it from obtaining nuclear weaponry in order to kill many. The British sleep while the Shiite roar. That's how we know they're Anglo-European and not Anglo-American.
9. Re: #3
Jack ,   New York, USA   (07.24.06)
It's ashame that you are not speaking German, isn't it? If Europeans had any guts at all, the UN would enforce their security resolutions and there would be no fighting in Lebanon or Iraq. Ignorance is bliss.
10. HERE IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR ISRAEL AND..THEM
andrew ,   miami,fl   (07.24.06)
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel has turned to Defense Minister Defense Minister Amir Peretz following orders by Chief of Staff Lieutenant Colonel Dan Halutz, to the Air Force to strike ten buildings in the Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut on every Katyusha barrage which strikes Haifa. "In light of the fact that this is not a lone statement by Halutz, the Assocaition demands that the defense minister make it clear to the chief of staff that revenge operations are banned and forbidden," the statement said. (Aviram Zino)
11. We love Israel
Douglas ,   Peoria, Il, US   (07.24.06)
Israel a puppet on a string.....they have to do as we wish, we pay 5 billion a year to have them do as WE say.
12. This could be you, Mr. Blair
Haifa, Israel   (07.24.06)
Take careful notes while you watch and judge. Your very country is already being poisoned by the sort of hateful bigotry and volcanic anger we are fighting against.
13. Shame on You!
Israeli ,   Israel   (07.24.06)
Tony Blair your army masacres Iraqis and Afghans for sport, queen and country purporting to be part of a war on terror. However when Israel is fighting a war of survival against Islamic supremecists this is not cricket in your eyes or the rest of Europe. Admit it you think anything other than Jews lining up in queues for the gas chambers is innapropriate. There is a word for Europe's disgust with Israel's fight for survival. This word is anti-semitism!
14. Keren #5
Ronnie ,   Buffalo   (07.24.06)
Acho que isso e' um erro seu - I believe this is your mistake. Bush is trying to get the support of the Sunnis (e.g. Saudi Arabia, Egypt et al) who spoke AGAINST Hizballah's escalation and their attempt to provoke a war. True that these guys (the Sunnis/Wahabis from Saudi, etc.) regard Israel as the enemy. But Israel is the enemy THEY KNOW. On the other hand, Iran (and all its proxies, including Syria and Hizballah) represent the ENEMY THEY DON'T KNOW. None of them would like to see the Shias achieve a position of dominance in the Middle East. So it is important for Bush to get their support, not only because of the current conflict, but more importantly, because of what should be done to Iran (i.e. the complete destruction of its nuclear capabilities).
15. CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE AND CARTOON
Andrew ,   miami,fl   (07.24.06)
http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=4742 SAYS IT ALL - ALL TOO WELL
16. Why Zion
Wayne ,   Watonga, USA   (07.24.06)
I still wonder why the US didn't give the Children of God Oklahoma instead of Palastine. Seems we could all live in peace - minus a few border incursions into Texas. Thanks
17. Israel.
ParĂ© ,   Canada   (07.24.06)
Wow, I have a crazy idea...maybe if Israel gave back all the land it has stolen and occupied, people would leave her alone. Oh, and stop with the pre-emptive strikes....they smack of lynch mobs...judge, jury, and executioner.
18. Alleluya
Re:#9 I agree   (07.24.06)
At least one person talking sense in here. Hatred, ignorance and arrogance have blinded people seems like. A whole country (Lebanon) destroyed and cut out from the world, more than 380 civilians dead (not to mention the injured who lack medicines..), half a million without a home, food, water... and that is not true catastrophe to you???
19. Israel using WMD's?
Ed ,   USA   (07.24.06)
CNN International just reported from a hospital in Tyre that Israel is using internationally banned weapons against civilians. They showed a child and a baby with phosphor burns. This is banned! The doctor proved it was in fact phosphor burns on the children. this is Unbelievably horrific and barbaric. CNN showed the baby writhing in pain. A BABY!
20. #17 Israel
Andrea ,   USA   (07.24.06)
Couldn't agree more - used to be sympathetic to Israel, not any more.
21. Reply- Ed /Phosphorus
quicksilver ,   Richmond, Va USA   (07.24.06)
Ed; There are no civilians in war as demonstrated x these terrorists, both here on American soil as well as all over the MiddleEast. Wake-up Ed; your peace was not bought x naked old ladies doing battle and peace will not come that way, either. Pray for all the nuts like u & I, the ones making these decisions of life & death.
22. Ronnie # 14
keren ,   sao paulo   (07.24.06)
Tomara que vocĂȘ esteja certo! (Hope you are right!)
23. Arab human rights sham
Phil Sommmers   (07.24.06)
380 dead in Lebanon is a catastrophe? What about the 10,000+ innocent Muslims and non-Muslims killed by Islamic "militants" in 2006 in Iraq, India, Israel, Thailand, Turkey etc.? What about the 50,000 black Muslims killed by the Arab Islamic militias in Sudan? I guess Arabs and their "human rights" friends only care about the loss of innocent lives when Israel is involved.
24. Blair
Ned ,   USA   (07.24.06)
Re:#s 3&15 I cannot bear to see and hear the pressure being brought against Israel AGAIN!!, as she tries to defend her very existence. Why is the world so blind to the fact that Israel is just the beginning for Islamists to take over the world which is not in conformity with it's dark view of life? Do you think that the placaters and apologists of this radical Islam want to live in the world that would exist if they took over? I am just so alarmed at how fast we are descending into this dark abyss and why? It must be supernatural because no person in their right mind would want this if they could get past their selfish, political and immediate views to look into that future which would be if they(radical islamists) win.
25. To: Blair
Leon ,   Grand Rapids U S A   (07.24.06)
The arrogance of the British Empire, receiving a mandate and transforming it into a colony, establishg artificial boundries, illegally created kingdoms, and denying Jews their rightful home created this present situation. Shut up and ATONE !
26. No Guts Blair
Guts ,   USA   (07.24.06)
What Tony, did you not have your Tea and Crumpets today? Sit down, shut up, and read the blogs. You may learn something.
27. #19 Beware of scams
Haifa, Israel   (07.24.06)
CNN has a history of gullibility where these stories are concerned. It is not uncommon for terrorists to inflict such injuries on their "own" to manipulate the public. It is a version of Munchausen's Syndrom by Proxy, and takes advantage of "infidels" being more compassionate than they will ever be.
28. #19,#27 IDF phosphorus bombs
Ed ,   USA   (07.24.06)
Actually CNN made a very good case. they went to the location of the attack and showed it all. It was an Israeli attack on innocent children
29. Pic of Rice and Siniora
mother ,   Haifa   (07.24.06)
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3280639,00.html #8 As for Tony Blair, it is a humanitarian crisis in Israel!!! We did not start this war. As for all the money about to be dished up to Lebanon, they did nothing to stop Hezbollah. Hezbollah attacked my country and took my soldiers!! It is my thinking Hezbollah is Lebanon! Ms. Rice and Mr. Blair, what is so darn courageous and steadfast about Sinoria who CHOOSE not to fight Hezbollah yet vows to fight Israel? You are whitewashing the government of your phony Lebanon just like you have done with the Palestinians. Furthermore, each time you prop up Lebanon with false praise you prop up Hezbollah. WORSE, you go right against the intelligence of Israeli generals, diplomats and heads of state saying Lebanon was duplicitous with Hezbollah. YOU KNOW THEY WERE. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU. Shame on your not saving us in the years leading up to the Shoah and shame on you for turning your backs again by legitimizing governments which have done nothing to deserve it. Truth is Mr. Blair and Ms. Rice that you are terrified to see your quest to impose democracy on those who do nothing to make democracy all which it is, is a large failure. FOR THAT, ISRAEL PAYS AGAIN. Let us fight our war and leave us alone. p.s When the world asks you how long you will stay in Iraq, your answer is until the job is finished. Why must this be different for Israel. Mr. Blair and Ms. Rice, 3,000 innocent civilians are slaughtered every week by the very people you are desperately trying to legitimize. If you speak with Syria who is furnishing dangerous arms to Hezbollah to kill me and the families of Israel....... you will carry this black mark all through history. To all of you with beautiful dreams the world will one day embrace Jews, forget it! They are too busy embracing those that wish us dead. WAKE UP. There is truly something very very wrong about this picture.
30. Pic of Rice and Siniora
mother ,   Haifa   (07.24.06)
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3280639,00.html #8 As for Tony Blair, it is a humanitarian crisis in Israel!!! We did not start this war. As for all the money about to be dished up to Lebanon, they did nothing to stop Hezbollah. Hezbollah attacked my country and took my soldiers!! It is my thinking Hezbollah is Lebanon! Ms. Rice and Mr. Blair, what is so darn courageous and steadfast about Sinoria who CHOOSE not to fight Hezbollah yet vows to fight Israel? You are whitewashing the government of your phony Lebanon just like you have done with the Palestinians. Furthermore, each time you prop up Lebanon with false praise you prop up Hezbollah. WORSE, you go right against the intelligence of Israeli generals, diplomats and heads of state saying Lebanon was duplicitous with Hezbollah. YOU KNOW THEY WERE. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU. Shame on your not saving us in the years leading up to the Shoah and shame on you for turning your backs again by legitimizing governments which have done nothing to deserve it. Truth is Mr. Blair and Ms. Rice that you are terrified to see your quest to impose democracy on those who do nothing to make democracy all which it is, is a large failure. FOR THAT, ISRAEL PAYS AGAIN. Let us fight our war and leave us alone. p.s When the world asks you how long you will stay in Iraq, your answer is until the job is finished. Why must this be different for Israel. Mr. Blair and Ms. Rice, 3,000 innocent civilians are slaughtered every week by the very people you are desperately trying to legitimize. If you speak with Syria who is furnishing dangerous arms to Hezbollah to kill me and the families of Israel....... you will carry this black mark all through history. To all of you with beautiful dreams the world will one day embrace Jews, forget it! They are too busy embracing those that wish us dead.
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