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Olmert ill, exposé postponed
Meirav Crystal
Published: 31.10.07, 07:38
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1. spin
Michael ,   Haifa   (10.31.07)
Olmert is probably the worst Prime Minister we have ever had, but when it comes to "spin", he even makes Netanyahu look like an amateur.
2. Olmert must resign
bob ,   tel aviv, israel   (10.31.07)
When even the media doens't treat you like a capable, full functional person, how can a person be a prime minister. He must resign immediately, it's obvious he cannot fullfill his duties as PM.
3. what is the connection?
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (10.31.07)
It is sad that Olmert was diagnosed with cancer. Fortunately, it was diagnosed early enough so he can delay treatment for six weeks. If Ilana Dayan discovered that he is honest we should know as soon as possible. If Ilana Dayan has evidence that he is a corrupt and scheming criminal, what does his health condition matter? In fact, he should be kicked out quickly so he can take care of his health.
4. olmerts cancer
john ,   italy   (10.31.07)
and rabins killing etc etc all carry along some falsness, sorry to say so but thats how it looks from afar.
5. How convenient!
jewish mother ,   jerusalem   (10.31.07)
What an amazing cooincidence that this should be announced at this moment. Why is it inappropriate for his corruption to be outed because he is ill? He did not ask for our sympathy, in fact, he was adamant that it would be "business as usual". If this business turns out to be corrupt, we still have a right to know, and Olmert has a perfect excuse to back down graciously. The escape hatch is in place. Please use it.
6. ohlmert
sas ,   israel   (10.31.07)
will do ANYTHING to delay the results of all his investigations. now not only do we have a corrupt PM we also have a sick one. GO HOME.
7. Pathetic! Anything to boost his political fortunes
Ariel ,   Judean Hills   (10.31.07)
8. enough Olmert ! lets talk about THE NEXT SUMMIT !
Atilla   (10.31.07)
I dont think anyone in interest of THE next summit. even good decisions will be taken in the summit ! its gonna fail in long run. PEOPLE DETERMINE THE SPEED ! PEOPLE DETERMINE THE WAY ! BOTH PEOPLE ARE VERY BUSY WITH HATE THESE YEARS. WE MUST MAKE MANY ORGANIZATIONS FOR BOTH PEOPLE. I mean : both young people can go holidays together. AN ISRAELI and A PALESTINIAN in same room. in same hotel. of cource girl to girl boy to boy :) goverments can finance the holidays. how about some sport activities ! to climb to mountains. on the top a mountain ; AN ISRAELI and A PALESTINIAN looking at world as bird ! what will they think ? in short : EVERY POZITIVE PERSON CAN TURN MANY HATEFULL GUYS INTO THINKING POZITIVE. lets save young generations. love Atilla Karagözoğlu
9. Israel Suffering From Cancer.
Terry ,   Eilat, Israel   (10.31.07)
The body of Israel has a cancerous turmor, a malignant growth. For the sake of convenience, it can be called the "political elite" composed of politicians, the media, & many members of academia. So, I suppose it would be fair to characterize this as a "brain tumor" - and this malignancy has seriously affected our ability to think clearly. This is obviously a politically motivated decision. It positively stinks.
10. ISRAEL NATION IS AT RISK, AND YOUR WORRIED ABOUT ONE MAN ???
..............DACON9   (10.31.07)
11. Hes SIck, running our Country
Levi ,   Karmiel, Israel   (10.31.07)
But he can not hnadle a criminal investigation. Give me a freaking break.
12. Criminal affairs and Illness go hand in hand.
Joseph P. ,   Jerusalem   (10.31.07)
The spritual and the physical.
13. The health of the nation comes first
Rafael ,   Yerushalayim, Israel   (11.01.07)
The health of the nation can't be put on hold due to the prime minister's ill health. If Uvda has information to share, then share it at once! I don't recall this kind of sensitivity from the media when Begin was prime minister.
14. another etraog in our midst....end
(11.01.07)
15. Olmert has lied so many times, who really knows if he's ill
Nannette ,   London   (11.05.07)
Knowing Olmert he's making up the story about cancer to get public sympathy. He's a natural born liar.
16. Save yourselves!!!
ussishkin ,   tel Aviv Israel   (11.10.07)
Look out! Run for cover! Stock up the shelters, there's disaster on the way!!! Television is being nice to the most corrupt politician in the country - and he's our Prime Minister. And for once YNet talkbackers are united on this and that's another sign from the heavens to duck down behind the parapet. Oh boy, are we in trouble.
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