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Bloomberg urges Jews to reject false rumors against Obama
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Published: 21.06.08, 11:15
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1. How does anyone trust "a former Democrat who ran for mayor
Stewart ,   USA   (06.21.08)
as a Republican and became an independent last year." Even George Sorros can't figure out how to do that.
2. # 1, I was just thinking the same thing.
Connie ,   Virginia   (06.21.08)
He is here in this article giving his support for a democrat after running for mayor as a republican. The traitor. He was just running on Rudy G's popularity
3. Yelling at cranky old Jews in Florida
Steve G ,   Kew Gardens, NY, USA   (06.21.08)
Bloomberg is worth $4 billion. He can do whatever he damn pleases. However, the issue here is vicious lies being spread about a candidate who strongly supports Israel. I applaud Bloomberg for doing what many of us find ourselves doing...yelling at cranky old Jews in Florida who will believe anything about someone being an anti-Semite (even if the opposite is true). To my fellow frustrated children and grandchildren, try this one: "He's just like Franklin Delano Roosevelt.... but with a tan." THAT they will understand.
4. So are Christians better behaved toward Jews...
Palestinian   (06.21.08)
At least we know why Muslims are up set with some Jews (The Zionists)... Because they raped and stole a land from its original inhabitants.... Christians however througout their history prosecuted Jews only for being Jews.... This idea is rejected by all Muslims even the most radical of them.
5. #2 Thankyou. By the way, Bloomberg is no Joe Liberman.
Stewart ,   USA   (06.21.08)
6. Which Rumor? There Are So Many Out There!
David ,   Marietta USA   (06.21.08)
That his name is Barak Hussein or Barry Hussein? That he was schooled in a Muslim madras in Indonesia or that he was snorting cocaine in Honolulu as a teen? That the Repubs will use the race card during the election. (Opps, that's not a rumor, Dem always, without exception use that tired excuse every four years when they are losing) Where was I? That Obama is patriotic? That he sat is a racist church for 20 years, thought the communist radical white bating pastor but never heard the diatribes? That he considers his grandmother a "typical white person?" Which rumors are you talking about, Mr Blumberg? Oh, what about the one that you want to be his Veep?
7. 2 Connie of Virginia: I was wondering where you had been.
Rivkah   (06.21.08)
Missed your posts.
8. Bloomberg Idiot LISTEN !
YITZAK BEN SHLOMO   (06.21.08)
the only good wish I have for this OBAMA is he is a black and it would be nice to see a Black becoming the PRESIDENT OF THE USA. But my problem is, will he ever stand up for ISRAEL ? Obama been given the EQUAL OPPORTUNITY to speak up and say his piece. We are all watching him carefully. But our votes mean business. As jews we cannot compromise our interest for his frolic that is uncertain.POLITICIANs make PROMISES and the FORGET after WINNING the ELECTION ! It is not that he is a MUSLIM OR NOT but the QUESTION IS IF HE IS A MAN OF HONOR AND HIS WORDS RELIABLE ! The SMEAR CAMPAIGN ON ISRAEL is mUCH DAMAGING then OBAMAS is GOING THROUGH. BUT ISRAEL is USED AND ABUSED for their POLITICAL AMBITION. PERSONALLY I dont CARE if he is MUSLIM, Xtain or a PIG ! Bloomberg now you stop using your media exploit . You ask yourself a question . ARE YOU FOR WORLD PEACE OR SELF- INTEREST? Has OBAMA address an GLOBAL ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES ? HAS HE ADDRESSED ISSUES CONCERNING THE US DOLLAR and the PRICE OF FOOD ? Bloomberg idiot , i say you support John Man Cain who is a matured POLITICIAN with a lot of sense. Obama is a good man but still a small boy to head USA.
9. Bloomberg
PG ,   USA   (06.21.08)
Why are the Jews deceived in the End of Days?
10. #4 Revisionist History at its best.
Mizrahi King   (06.21.08)
Why was there a Jewish kingdom in "Palestine" when the ancient Greeks conquored? Why was there a Jewish kingdom when Cyrus of Persia was king? Why was king David a Jew and not a Muslim? Why was Hebrew spoken in "Palestine" before Arabic? Why is the word "Palestine" Latin and not Arabic? Why is the word "Falahstine" an Arab translation of the Latin word "Palestina" Why is the word "Palestine" an allusion to a non-Arabian people known as the Philistines??? Why did the Romans destory a Jewish temple instead of Al-Aqsa? Why did the ancient Egyptians enslave Hebrews and not Muslims/"Palestinians"?
11. Ha! Your own madrassas teach the young that Jews are animals
you hypocrit!!!!! ,   Rueben, Israel   (06.21.08)
12. Ignorant talkbackers
Daniel ,   NYC   (06.21.08)
As usual, most of you have managed to completely ignore the point of the article. #1,2&6: Ad-hominem attacks on Mayor Bloomberg do nothing to reduce his argument against smearing Mr. Obama. #2: Nothing in the article shows Mr. Bloomberg supporting Obama. In fact, the article specifically states that the mayor has NOT endorsed either candidate. Beyond that, saying that he ran on Mr. Giuliani's popularity is simply risible. I wonder what other conspiracy theories are floating around in that mayo you call a brain. #4: What? Beyond the falsity of your point about muslim hatred only coming from specific Jewish acts, what does anything you write have to do with the article? #6: You've managed to start out by listing the false rumors against Obama, then made up some of your own, and managed to end with an ad-hominem attack. In the meantime, you manage to whine about whiners, and throw in a few falsities (Dems are losing every four years? Really?! What about 1992 and 1996? Does your memory not go back that far?) Yasher koach, you ignorant schmuck, for a misinformation job well done. #7: Rivkah, I'm wondering when I'll have the pleasure of reading another of your delusional posts? Reading these talkbacks, as usual, convinces me that we Jews are no different from any other people: 2% are honest achievers, 98% are more interested in remaining ignorant than reading a page of news with an open mind...
13. Bloomberg is an embarassment and a moron
MK ,   Philadelphia USA   (06.21.08)
Michael Bloomberg is a nanny-state fascist who is more of a detriment to Jews than anything else. What job will he next purchase for himself? What a loser. He belongs with Obama.
14. to #3 Read "While Six Million Died"
jason white ,   afula,israel   (06.21.08)
By A.D. Morse. So much for F.D.R. Hussein is against the U.S. fighting moslem terrorists,but if Israel does it it is okay? As for bloomberg? Jews beware of our "leaders". There are plenty of Jewish victims that listened to "leaders". Making a lot of money does not mean the person is a great intellect or a profit. People who are good at making money are like people who are good at building cabinets,fixing cars,hitting home runs or writing poetry. This is a talent that someone may have,but it may be his or her only talent. That does not in itself make that person better or smarter than the rest of us.
15. Dear Steve #3. The COMMUNIST PARTY needs you NOW!...
Stewart ,   USA   (06.21.08)
Oh yeah, "Just like FDR with a sun tan." You wouldn't know FDR if his ghost came up to you and hit you on the head.
16. #12 Danial, Much of what has been said here about Obama and
Stewart ,   USA   (06.21.08)
Bloomberg has been documented and in some cases documented very well. There is nothing I said that is not a known fact. When one runs for office, that person opens them self up for all sorts of attacks. Character becomes one of the most important issues. You are very naieve if you think these are all ad hominum attacks. You need to grow up and do the same homework some of these contributors have. Also this is a political campaign so it is bound to get really nasty at some point regardless of how nice these politicos try to appear. They all have possees of henchmen to do their dirty work for them.
17. NOBAMA!
Rivkah   (06.21.08)
18. Hussein obama will be a disaster for Israel
Guy   (06.22.08)
Don't believe any of this liberal-leftist B.S. to the contrary. And his wife is a real hammas member.
19. There are no Jewish democrates. liberal is a religion
Guy   (06.22.08)
and you cannot be both Jewish and lineral-democrat.
20. If Obama was so "inclusive" of all
Christopher ,   Boston, MASS USA   (06.22.08)
Why is he sending a messenger to convince people he is not a Muslim. He seems terrified of the notion that anyone would be a Muslim. For example, his forcing off a stage several Muslim women. Seems Mr. Obama is a racist at heart!
21. EgOtistical Obama altered the US Seal today
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (06.22.08)
He made the US Seal all blue, put his name and logo on it, changed the words in Latin above the eagle. This is not funny. It is disrespectful and to me, scary. Is he next going to change the flag? Put his face on the currency? It reminds me of what dictators do in Communist countries. Obama shows a lack of judgement, a disregard for American traditions, and a growing narcissism. http://weblogs.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/blog/2008/06/obamas_great_seal.html
22. Bloomberg has a non-Jewish ex-wife, non-Jewish children....
BloomisawannabeGoy   (06.22.08)
A non-Jewish girlfriend. What does Bloomberg have to do with Judaism? Absolutely nothing!
23. More importantly reject Obama's policy
Yonatan ,   TLV   (06.22.08)
24. Excellent points #22. I never knew. Who can trust this guy?
Stewart ,   USA   (06.22.08)
25. Tell it to Gaddafi
rh ,   Modiin   (06.22.08)
Bloomberg should go to Libya and tell that mad dog of the middle east the truth. You cannot beat the man for Comedy, I always expect Groucho Marx'ds nme in the credits Watch This on Mermi - http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/1791.htm
26. There is no question that Hussein Obama was raised a muslim
Rami ,   London   (06.22.08)
...in Indonesia, he was registered as a muslim,because his father, an arab, was a muslim. He converted in later years to a church where many muslims attend, it is a church where both muslims and christians are welcome, where the common thread is hatred of caucasian people specifically Jews.
27. If Barack Hussein wins-
Avraham Rottman ,   Bet Shemesh   (06.22.08)
If he wins, the the U.S. will become an Obama nation
28. Obama is more Muslem than Bloomberg is Jew
Haim ,   New York   (06.22.08)
Obamas Father was Muslem. Hence Obama is Muslem. Nothing to talk about. Many Muslems go to Churches in US but they still are Muslems like Jews who go to Churches. Obama's rev Write is also Muslem ( because he was born Muslem) But it is much easier to operate a "Church" than a Muslem place, less rules, more music and fun; like Reform temple compared to a Orthodox. And you don't need special food in the Church.
29. bloomberg on obama
elliot ,   point roberts,usa   (06.22.08)
muslims will still believe obama is one of them and not a crusader...he quit his church and didn't join another and fired his pastor
30. To Mayor Bloomberg: The back tracking is not a rumor!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (06.22.08)
We all heard the wonderful pro Israel speech at AIPAC by Senator Obama. Can you explain the change of policy, from categorical statements to "well, we''ll examine the situation and decode what, where and how" in the VERY NEXT speech? The basic fact is Mr. Mayor, we just don't trust him! The question is: Do we trust McCain? I don't know but so far he seems the better choice for us Israelis. The bottom line is Mr. Mayor, and you and I as Jews know very well that we just don't trust anyone but ourselves with the safety of our country and our people. All American policies towards Israel are based on what is best for the USA and that is the way a President should think and not make promises he cannot keep to Israel nor to others! When it comes down to the brass tacks we all know that the USA will defend Israel until the last Israeli!
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