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Carter: Gaza residents 'starving to death'
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Published: 18.04.08, 00:27
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31. Peanut Farmer
Tom ,   Marshfield, USA   (04.18.08)
Jimmy was the worst President in our history and is, obviosly, the worst former President as well.
32. The man is a disgrace
Murray of Montreal   (04.18.08)
I seem to recall that it took Ronald Regan to have the US Embassy hostages released. If Carter had any balls he would have given Iran 24 hrs. to release the hostages unharmed.
33. Carter and the starving Gazans
NYC Girl   (04.18.08)
If the poor Gazans are starving, let's just take whatever funds are being used to help the people in Darfur (since Carter doesn't seem to give a crap about them), and send it to feed the denizens of Gaza so they can build up their strength and launch more attacks against the civilians of Sderot and Ashkelon.
34. Israel always guilty
David ,   New York, USA   (04.18.08)
Israel, the only democracy in the middle east and only nation which ever gave up strategic land it won in a defensive war with genocidal enemies is always guilty. Israel gave up land and power to a much weaker PLO in 1993 and got unprecidented terrorism in return and yet Israel was guilty. Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza and got rocket fire on civilians instead and yet Israel is guilty. Antisemites like Carter will find a reason to pin the blame on Israel for everything simply because Israel lives and thrives as a Jewish state. It is time that Israels leaders secure the nation and stop trying to appease the antisemites who wish it gone.
35. For every American, 100 Iraqis die!
Dov Bern, MD ,   New York, USA   (04.18.08)
Hypocrate Carter got a lybian agent brother. Oil money are good. Perhaps Carter is a Saudi agent. US soldiers killed 100 Japanese for every comrade. Remember Hiroshima & Nagasaki? Israel should do no less. Only 40 arabs for every Jew lives too many arab terrorists alive by mistake!
36. Carter the worst president ever, Thank you for Iran you fool
sane in the US   (04.18.08)
37. Good, then tell them to buy food not bombs
crocodile tears ,   panama canal   (04.18.08)
38. dont worry about carter
bri ,   phil usa   (04.18.08)
israel has the full support of american congress
39. Outrage at Carter's hate-mongering
Jacob Blues ,   New York City, USA   (04.18.08)
So Jimmy the peanut describes Israel's actions as an attrocity? And what does he have to say about the war deliberately waged by HAMAS? The answer is little. The reality is this shriveled up anti-Semite holds nothing but hate for Jews. In a world where nations are starving, the only thing keeping the Palestinians in Gaza suffering is the decision by HAMAS to wage war on the schoolyards and day-care centers of Sderot. THAT, is the real atrocity! The former US president's sucking up to the terrorist chieftens highlights the bankruptcy of his supposed morals. He sheds crocadile tears with the families in Israel, crossing his fingers behind his back while claiming to offer an even-handed, objective conduit to those who hold as a central philosophy, to kill all Jews. We don't need such slithery messengers as Carter to defend ourselves.
40. Carter go back to your peanuts
Marcel ,   Florida   (04.18.08)
You are a busy little troublemaker and meddler .Bush is bad enough imposing his perverted will on Israel nad you come along. Go take care of your business loser .You are no longer anyone but a senile old cracked pot.
41. Carter: Israel is 4000-6000 times more successful than USA
Squalid Ibn Harman ,   Qtir   (04.18.08)
For every innocent Israeli killed by PAL terrorists, Israel kills 30-40 terrorist and human shield that the terrorist hide behind. In USA for 19 Arab terrorists on 9-11 3000 innocent American civilians died. Comparing these ratios Israel is 4000 to 6000 times more successful in battling terrorism. On the other hand Carter is too stupid to see the natural cause and effects: 1. PALs started the Intifada in 2000 and brought terror to our streets, buses, hotels, cafeterias, pizza parlors, night clubs, etc. Israel devised methods to contain the terrorists and keep them largely out of Israel. 2. PALs lost jobs in Israel 3. PALs lost international support 4. PALs found themselves contained and in seige with their freedom and economy cut off. HAMAS, IJ, PRC refuse to recognize Israel, to negotiate with Israel, continue to attack Israel any way they can and Qassams are virtually the only way they can. RESULT: Roadblocks, border control, seige, incursions, targeted assasinations, etc. CONCLUSION: Live in most of Israel is safe and good. Israeli Arabs are enjoying peace and prosperity, sharing in the upcoming celebrations of Independence Day, applying to become permanent part of Israel. Gaza is suffering and it is only going to get worse until they dump HAMAS and can find a way to move towards peaceful coexistance. We have the gas. We have the power (in both meanings). And we will continue strangling Gaza as long as they continue to attack us. We are winning big time. Our economy is thriving. All aspect of our military products and advisors are bringing great revenues while PAL bring dire poverty on themselves. This is not only JUSTICE it is POETIC JUSTICE
42. Carter & Hamas - Losers and Idiots Mutual Support Group
Squalid Ibn Harman ,   Qtir   (04.18.08)
First of all, did Carter actually go into Gaza and see any of the garbage he is reporting as "truth". Obviously not! He could get to Sderot with guards but remembering the Americans that went to Gaza to award PAL kids with Fulbright scholarships and were attacked by Gaza terrorists killing 3 American, Carter wouldn't risk his sorry butt and enter Gaza. Also note the terrorist attack on the Fuel depot that supplies Gaza last week and now the attacks on fuel tankers on the way to Gaza. How stupid can PALs and Carter their supporter actually be? I would assume Carter also attacks USA for fighting terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq when they are doing well and crushing the terrorists. But remember the humiliating defeat of USA in Iran under Carter and the release of the American hostages only after Reagan entered office. Wasn't it Ahmadinejad that was one of those holding the Americans hostage? And wasn't it under Carter that Khomeini rose to power and mushroomed into the worst threat, Arab/Moslem Terror, that the world has faced? Carter has the nerve to compare the murder of innocent Israeli citizen with targeted effective assaults on terrorist trying to infiltrate Israel, attack us with Qassams, and engaged in every other form of terror? This shows how skewed his pathetic logic is. So next time go into Gaza and see for yourself with your own eyes because there is a good chance that HAMAS, IJ, or PRC will kill or kidnap you and only then will you know the depravity of the animals that you defend for what they really are.
43. Does Carter want more Jewish blood shed? Is it a contest?
American ,   USA   (04.18.08)
Shouldn't the relevant question be one of intent? The IDF only attacks terrorists and bends over backwards to avoid civilian casualties even as Hamas uses them as human shields and operates from civilian areas. Hamas regularly targets civilians. Just because Israel's defenses are better doesn't make it the guilty party. Carter is an idiot.
44. Food galore
Leonard ,   Los Angeles Ca.   (04.18.08)
I just read the news and it said a dozen trucks (12) full of food for the Palistinians and was heading to the Gaza strip when they statred shooting. They turned around quick and there goes the food. How dumb.
45. Jimmeh Carteh
melech ,   massachusetts USA   (04.18.08)
Starving Terrorists? Why those poor dears. Just send 'em some PEANUTS, JIMMEH!
46. If Dhimmi Carter wants to set a GREAT example...
hymie zoltsveis ,   NYC, NY, USA   (04.18.08)
47. A liar too
Phil ,   US   (04.18.08)
Quite simply, Jimmy carter is not only an antisemite, but he is a liar. He lies when he denies his hatred of Jews and Israel, and he lies when he describes Gaza as a place of starvation. Interestingly, this moron must know that Gaza and Egypt share a border so why isn't food going into Gaza from Egypt? Where are the trillionaire oil kingdoms? Why aren't they giving food to the Gazans? Anyway, Israel does not deny vital food from entering Gaza. His claim that the death toll of 30 dead Palestinians to one Israeli is also Ridiculous as there wouldn't be any dead Palestinians from Israeli hands if the Palestinians stopped firing rockets, shooting Israelis and sending suicide bombers. Israel gave back gaza and the Palestinians had a chance to build a viable government. Instead, they elected Hamas, burned the hothouses left to them, and fired rockets into Israeli towns. Yet this faiulure of a President and worse failure as an ex-President just can't supress his hatred of Jews and Israel.
48. Ku Klux Karter to visit OsamaBL next?
jay kandel ,   toronto, Canada   (04.18.08)
who is next on your ME visitation schedule? already gone to Arafat the baby killer's grave, I guess there are a few people left.....
49. So Carter, give the gazans your miliions, ill gotten $$ from
Zippy   (04.18.08)
your arab boyfriends. Talk is cheap, write a BIG cheque. You are EVIL
50. i remember carter as president
david ,   new york   (04.18.08)
the worst 4 years in america that can be remembered. he praised ayatola khomeni and encouraged the overthrow of the shah. then he did absolutely nothing as america was humiliated by the iran hostage crisis (other than crash planes in the desert). he with held vital arm shipments to israel while they were in the middle of hostilities. not to mention 20% inflation and a catastrohpic economy at home. i wish for the arabs to have presidents like him.
51. Nice to have money to visit all your friends RIGHT ???
M. S. ,   mpls america   (04.18.08)
I realize that Carter is rather pro Arab but then geting back the Sinai was not the end of all the Arab problems troubles with Israel but rather the begining but then advanced logic is not a required course at American universitys and so colleges and so law schools right ??? I realize visit Syria Saudi Arabia Jordan visit Iraq even visit Iran who cares you showed us Jewish people your true colors Carter but this is America where differences exist with out civil wars right so be careful how you help the Arabs Carter u might do more harm than help right ??? thank you... M. S.
52. Carter is partially right
Robby ,   San Jose, USA   (04.18.08)
It is a tragedy and HAMAS should put an end to it immediately. Why don't they recognize Israel and stop playing with peoples lives?
53. Mr. Carter should read the prophecies of Zephaniah if he
Rivkah   (04.18.08)
brought his Bible with him. Philistine is an ancient name for Palestinian. The day is coming when the Philistines will have Gaza, Ashkelon, Akron, and Ashdod, all ancient Philistine cities. Unfortunately for them, the Lord has a plan for them that will eliminate the need for a diet of any kind. He is going to kill all of them on the coasts of Canaan (Philistia). Will that be by a tsunami or an earthquake? I do not know. But there will be only pastures left for sheepfolds, so it will be pretty catastrophic.
54. Carter
Norman Gellman ,   Rehovot, Isrrael   (04.18.08)
Carter’s anti-Semitic outlook is well known. Why should we feed a people who want to destroy us all? The evidence is clear by their election of Hamas and their public celebrations every time there is a successful terrorist action against Israel In Carter’s view it seems that indiscriminate rocket attacks on Israeli i cities is permissible.
55. Dhimmi Carter- lusting in his heart for arab women and
Pete ,   Bat Yam   (04.18.08)
filling his bank account with arab dollars Sure beats harvesting peanuts ( I wonder if the arabs are providing him with black african slaves to work his peanut plantation?) If the arabs were so concerned with Gaza they would be sending aid Here we go sending them fuel and they shoot at the fuel trucks! Maybe we should spray the fuel down on them from planes (in the form of napalm)and let them shoot at that
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57. Carter the caterer
steve ,   london, england   (04.18.08)
Former president or not Jimmy Carter is wrong. I wonder how many Americans died under his presidency because their social security payments ran out when he was spending billions of tax payers dollars on nuclear weapons!!!!!!!!! If he really wanted to do something constructive for the peace process he should demand that Hamas make the Universal Declaration of Human Rights AND the Declaration on a Culture of Peace and Non Violence mandatory on the school curriculum in Palestinian schools. But all he does is mouth against Israel. Typical of so many statesmen who are really mere tourists in the region. Try living in the Middle-East for about ten years and then talk some. Nothing will save the State of Israel but the guts of the Israel Defence Forces and the Jewish spirit and Jewish culture of the people of Israel. There is no better remedy for this war than the simple respect for the message GOD has commissioned Israel with. Namely, THOU SHALT NOT KILL But ofcourse, Israel would love to comply with this commandment. If only those ignorant people in the Gaza Strip and West Bank would give up their ambition to destroy the State of Israel. Go home to your farm Jimmy Carter. You have almost undone the good you did when you were host to peaceful exchanges between Egypt and Israel. The Egyptian realised they were beaten and that they had sinned with the USSR against us. We will surely see Hamas bow to the ground GOD made. We shall surely accept their surrender to reason. We certainly have no doubts about how reasonable human beings live. But Hamas!? They only know how to train people to kill. Catering to terrorism. That is what Jimmy Carter is doing. He is trying to grab some glory and hopes to make a miracle happen so Americans will feel comfortable enough to elect Barack Obama. GOD bless America. But not their corrupt foreign policy or their stupid egocentric politicians. Hamas would declare war on the United States of America tomorrow if Russia would back them. Mr.Carter go home and address the problems Americans have at home. You have had your say in our part of the world.
58. When leftists start comparing death tolls on both sides...
Tahl ,   Israel   (04.18.08)
That's when you know they have nothing too substantial to say, and no real argument. Since when is death toll comparison an indication for anything? More Palis die because they incite the violence. THEY are the ones initiating Kassam Launchings at Sderot and Ashkelon, THEY are the ones sending suicide bombers to kill Israelis. Consequently, the IDF has to hunt them down in order to avert these attacks. And kill them, yes. Mr. Carter's wish of an equal death toll, would entail that Israel should stop this huntdown, kill less terrorists, and on the other hand - enable these terrorists to kill more Israeli civilians. That's how the equal death toll would be achieved. Of course this would mean total panic and meltdown in Israel, but why would Mr. Carter care about that? I wouldn't go so far as calling him an antisemite, but let's just remember that his dollars are coming from the other side... Little ol' Jimmy here is nothing but an Arab propegandist, there is no difference between him and Saeb Arikat, Hanan Ashrawi, etc. Actually, he's even worse - at least these people stand up for their national aspirations. Carter does this for money, a strong dislike of Israel, and the need to still feel relevant today, at any cost. When will this senile clown finally retire to do the only thing he's good at - growing peanuts?
59. The starving Palestinians
Leah   (04.18.08)
I have seen plenty of pictures of the Palestinians in Gaza and have yet to see one that is "starving". I have seen plenty that look like they could lose weight though.
60. This from the man who lost Iran
duncan ,   Chicago   (04.18.08)
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