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Rice criticizes Carter over Hamas plans
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Published: 12.04.08, 07:57
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1. Carter - harbinger of terror
Sheila ,   Jerusalem Israel   (04.12.08)
There have been mediocre President, good Presidents, great Presidents but only one diabolical President of the USA. By exiling the Shah and bringing in Ayatollah Humeini President Carter gave us the infinitely evil gift of Islamic terror. Now he simply endorses his own actions.
2. What further proof do we need???
hymie zoltsveis ,   NYC USA   (04.12.08)
Carter was the WORST President in 100 years. He left the office in shambles, and is simply continuing the disasters that he created. Carter, single-handedly brought islamism to the modern world, and NO MATTER what he may do---god or bad---will be remembered for the HUGE damage that he did to the world. Jimmah---shut up and go away. You have already done enough damage.
3. What is going to be gained?
observer   (04.12.08)
the same of what Nixon gained from meeting with Mao in China, 1972. They can arrange to have Rice cropped out of all the official photographs of the meeting.
4. Carter is a moron.
vicky ,   Ashkelon Israel   (04.12.08)
With a bad case of anti-semitism, plus bordering on the edge of insanity. He is the devil incarnate as my christian friends would say.
5. Rice you hypocrite...Fatah is also a terrorist group!
Jay3 ,   Israel   (04.12.08)
6. rice critisizing carter...
(04.12.08)
rice happened to be a fine president in her day--oh wait, she wasnt. and a fine spokeswoman for peace too. her comments are trash like herself. she never ceases to amaze me. "I find it hard to understand.."--says it all about herself as clearly as can be seen, hamas is willing to hold talks and the US, by any means, is rudely butting in, when no one is even looking at it. bush, rice, and others dont want to meet with hamas-ok, no problem, noone cares-clearly not hamas atleast. and whats more, they want to try to dissuade any other people from contradicting them. "they" dont recognize hamas and want to try to isolate it. which is understandable by teier refusal to meet with them and inviting them to annapolis. they want to over that butt into other peoples business into not meeting them too--the US (of course Israel included) is and has been for some time stepping over the lines. and they wonder why they are voted (indisputed) the most hated of global countries.--well, theres a factor. I quickly skimmed over the article, i failed to see any mention of israel restricting the permit for him to get into the territories, which, infact has been reported in the tv media channel, al jazeera. anyway, carters worries isnt the US, its infact israel refusing to issue him the documents in whic to get there by. clearly, he has little regard for what the opposition have to give him "sincere advice" so israel, as always steps in in the nick of time. phew, that was a close one, right
7. # 6 Al Jazeera speaker
Semper Fi! ,   San Diego, USA   (04.12.08)
No wonder you even do not have the cojones or else to announce your alias, what can we expect of a cave resident al jazeera listener. You got the wrong talkback moron! You should write your stupid remarks in one of the barbarians supporters websites. That's your element. Or why don't you share the trip to Damascus with the worst Prez the US have had even, Carter the iranian lover who sent our brothers of the Delta Force to be killed by his friends in Teheran. You're so stupid that you give Al Jaz as an example of a media network, are writing from Londonistan, Hezbolland in Beirut or from the caves of some barbarian country? Go and sit with Carter the weak morn at the table of the assasins ... Hoping you guys do not come back...You know sh...t happens...
8. Carter is no warrior, just a book seller
Aaron Humes ,   Savannah, USA   (04.12.08)
Jimmy Carter will do anything to sell his loatheful books, even betray his country and its allies, like srael.
9. Who Cares, Rice Has Been Totally Ineffective in Everthing
Johan Odin ,   Olso, Norway   (04.12.08)
GW and Rice have accomplished nothing even remotely close to achieving peace or prosperity for the people of the United States in everything they have touched, so who is Condi Rice to dictate to anyone given her failure as Secretary of State. Her tenure as US Secretary of State has been a complete and total failure so rather than try to criticize those doing her job in her absence, she should concentrate here remaining years on learning to cook and raise children while she still can, as she has proven herself to be a failure as a statement Carter is a true US Patriot who has shown he cannot be influenced by the Zionists who have lowered the current administration to their level, and for that I have nothing but respect for the man. The US could use more patriots like Jimmy Cater and less Zionist lackeys like GW and Condi as the two of them have done nothing but to take the world to the brink of war. The sooner she and GW are out of office, the safer the world will be.
10. penalties
John Silver ,   Lakeland, USA   (04.12.08)
Strip Carter of his US citizenship if he insists on visiting the head of a terrorist organization that is at WAR with both Israel and the US, or at the least, deny him his "privilege" of secret service protection if he intends visiting Syria and Hamas, why should the US agents be involved in risking their lives if that moron wants to try to be a hero? Maybe they will take him hostage and transfer him to Iran for over 1 year like he did those innocent civilians back in '79 and let them sit like Carter was responsible for.
11. Ah, Jimmy
Cameron ,   USA   (04.12.08)
No wonder I'm voting Republican.
12. J Carter and C Annan belong to a group of old politicians/
me ,   here   (04.12.08)
diplomats with great experience and international understanding and conflict solving. This group intends to bring about solutions in inflammated conflicts, an aim that is honourable in itself... no matter who the conflicting parts are... Everything so far has not worked, so (still carrying a big stick), why not try a different approach and from a different direction?!!
13. Carter and Rice
Hilda ,   US   (04.12.08)
Rice only criticizes Carter's visit because she did not think of it first and send Carter to do her the State Dept bidding. Rice wants the same thing as Carter--a Palestinian Arab State in place of the Jewish State so of course she is jealous if Carter gets to Hamas first.
14. Ban Carter from meeting
Brod ,   USA   (04.12.08)
Rice should not just criticize Carter. The American Government should ban Carter from traveling around the world and meeting with terrorists and despots. Carter is a senile and making a fool of himself and messing up with America's foreign policy. Perhaps he should spend sometime in jail to sober up.
15. Mr. Carter is an elder statesman and former US President and
Rivkah   (04.12.08)
Nobel Prize for Peace recipient. When was Ms. Rice elected US President or given a Nobel Prize? Hmmm? She should be thankful even though there is little or no chance of either of them solving the Middle East problems unless the Bible they SAY they read starts to enlighten both of them. God HATES the Philistines and LOVES the Jews who are Jews in their hearts. Since Israel and Jerusalem have a special place in God's heart and he has given that land in perpetuity to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as long as they observe the seventh day sabbath and try not to break his commandments. That being the case, the Palestinians should be forced to leave Israel for other Muslim lands and never be allowed to return. That is the only way to DELAY the end of Gentile world rule and Armageddon.
16. #1: Bravo
zarebin ,   London, UK   (04.12.08)
I agree totaly with you Sheila. Shame on YoU Mr. President !Shame on YoU ! How could you consider to meet Hamas Leader in Syria?
17. There should be no politicians who demand Jerusalem as a
petra ,   usa   (04.12.08)
prize for a 'legitimate' gift to terrorists. It's like ceding half of Washington D.C. to Al Qaeda. Carter, Bush, Rice, all butt out, please.
18. The Carter/Mashaal Meeting
Not Jewish ,   USA   (04.12.08)
First Mashaal will say that the poor oppressed pals have miserable lives because of Israel and Carter will agree. Mashaal will demand that Israel be made indefensible by rolling back her borders and Carter will agree. Mashaal will demand that Israel eliminate her security fence enabling Arabs to have easy access into Israel so that no Israeli Jew is safe and Carter will agree. Mashaal will demand that Israel accept the suicidal right of return for zillions of Arabs to move to Israel and Carter will agree. Mashaal will demand that the free world arm and give massive aid to the pal barbarians and Carter will agree. Mashaal will state that the Jews cause all the conflicts in the world between Muslims and Muslims as well as Muslims and Jews and Carter will agree. After the meeting there will be much hubba bubba, photo sessions and the Islamic media propagandists will reap praise upon the peanut man for being so understanding and helpful. The Saudi's will send more money to the Carter center.
19. Why the criticism?
Reality Check ,   BaGolan   (04.12.08)
Does Rice not meet with terrorists all the time? She meets and talks with Abbas routinely. Does she not support Musharraf? Does she not support China? Does she not oppose a border fence that would stop the narco-murderers of Mexico enter the US? There is a laundry list of terrorists and mass-murderers that she has openly embraced. Why single out this incident?
20. Don't criticize carter for being with terrorists
Reality Check ,   BaGolan   (04.12.08)
Let all see him with the genocidal fanatics he most admires and supports
21. Amazed & floored, #9
Cameron ,   USA   (04.12.08)
"Carter is a true US Patriot" "The US could use more patriots like Jimmy Carter" What dark cave do you lurk in, Odious Odin? The Carter presidency was true disaster. A shining example of how Liberals are truly unable & unwilling to act effectively when serious and dire trouble shows its face in the hard, cold world. Be a good frightened, lethargic European and jump into the nearest fjord.
22. Ex-president Carter
Grant Thomas ,   Brookfield, WI, USA   (04.12.08)
Believe me when I state that most Americans know that the worst president we've had in decades was Jimmy Carter. He ruined the economy and the militarty. He is an enemy of Israel, and he is a make-believe Christian. He is not held in high esteem by the majority of us, and he is considered by most to be a buffoon trying to make a name for himself. He has....moron!
23. 22 Grant Thomas: The truly great gift God gave to Mr. Carter
Rivkah   (04.12.08)
was a love for peace. The devil has destroyed the hopes for peace that Mr. Carter, Mr. Sadat, Mr. Rabin, Mr. Clinton, Mr. Sharon and others so desperately negotiated for. Please do not trash Mr. Carter for having peace in his heart, even though he has not been given the understanding or power to achieve it. My family has been career West Point military for centuries. My father retired a US Army Colonel. Believe me, those who have been through wars on the ground as combatants are not warmongers like those who cowardly avoided military service. My father voted for US President not by party affiliation although he was a democrat. He voted for whoever was the candidate seeking peace as a solution when that was possible. My father believed to the day he died that President Jimmy Carter was the best US President America ever had. He felt that the Panamanian people had been cheated since 1904 when the canal was built because the land was rented for four million dollars a year and the rent was never more than it was in 1904. I personally wish Mr. Carter had given more rent money to the Panamanians instead of letting a Red Chinese Army front company named Hutchihson-Wampoa run it. But the Panamanians were so upset and could have started sabotaging the canal that at least that has not happened and America is saved the expense of occupying Panama for a hundred years. At least Mr. Carter was realistic enough to understand America does not have the resources to be the world's policeman everywhere forever.
24. To #23 Rivkah---Jimmy's Heart
Not Jewish ,   USA   (04.12.08)
And all this time I had thought that it was not peace but lust in Jimmy Carter's heart. Isn't that what Jimmy Carter said himself? Not to worry, Carter being an honorary Muslim also qualifies him for the 72 virgins. So Jimbo will at last get the desires of his heart. I'm also happy to say that Israel will outlive Jimmy Carter by several light years.
25. 24: Mr. Carter wanted to be absolutely honest when running
Rivkah   (04.12.08)
for US President and admitted to adultery IN HIS HEART when asked. Yeshua said that is the same as adultery in the flesh, so Mr. Carter owned up to the sin. Job in the Bible made a covenant with his eyes not to even look upon a maid. That is difficult in this age of lustful magazine covers even in grocery stores, not to mention the way women and girls dress, even for school. I think his heart is in the wrong place in regard to concern for Muslims. That is why I believe God has not blessed Mr. Carter's peace efforts with better outcomes. He needs to see the Muslims for what they are: they are not a part of the body of Yeshua. They are only good for the fires of hell in God's eyes unless they repent. If Mr. Carter would look at the Middle East situation from God's perspective, God would more likely bless the results. He needs to support a plan to mass migrate all Palestinians to other Muslim nations forever with no rights of return to the lands God gave to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob forever, as long as they keep the seventh day sabbath and try to obey God's commandments under the covenant with Abraham. Mr. Carter sees the Jews as the heathen instead of seeing the Palestinians as the heathen. He needs to read Zephaniah's prophecies to see where God stands. Philistine is an ancient name for Palestinian. Mr. Carter does not understand that God himself blinded the eyes of the Jews to the NAME of the Messiah so the Gentiles could be grafted onto the Jewish tree of faith. If God blinded the eyes of the Jews, but no one else, the Jews ALONE are not responsible to know the NAME of the Messiah and the Jews ALONE can worship him by a title instead, which Jews who are Jews in their hearts, do.
26. 1 Shiela: It was the IRANIAN PEOPLE who brought in the
Rivkah   (04.12.08)
Ayatollah since they were sick of the Shah's westernization of Iran and his right to imprison execute anyone without a trial. The Iranian people thought things would get better, but instead got worse. For you to think President Carter was capable of changing the government of Iran without an invasion does not make sense. The need for a possible future invasion of Iran was recognized at the point of the Carter Administration trying to cope with the hostage crisis there. Soooo. Gradually, Iran has been encircled with US military bases that could not be done in the months Mr. Carter had in office during the hostage crisis. Gee, there are now US bases and troops to the EAST of IRAN in AFGANISTAN, to the WEST of IRAN in IRAQ...to the NORTH of IRAN in the former southern Russian Republics...and to the South of Iran in Saudi Arabia and Diego Garcia and elsewhere. Hmmmm. WHAT do you think is going to happen the next time Iran attacks America, which the US Embassy in Teheran was? Embassies are territorial lands of the nation that occupies the Embassies. America could not have successfully launched a war other than nuclear obliteration of Iran during the Carter Administration, but the possible need to do so became apparent. Yep. War with Iran is coming and may have already started since there are estimated to be 200,000 Iranian troops in southern Iraq with weapons and heavy armor with the intent to destroy the British and American forces there. But this time, America is ready and waiting for war with Iran that may have already started, even if undeclared.
27. How is this even legal?!
Joe   (04.12.08)
28. #19
Yair   (04.12.08)
"Does Rice not meet with terrorists all the time? She meets and talks with Abbas routinely." She even meets and talks with Olmert still more routinely
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