either of them.The two worst politicians we have in Israel.

Livni is not afraid of new election only that they are unnecessary. HA HA , Have new elections and let the people show you are right - or not. Her statement is nonsense. The papers and polls were all wrong about her projected huge margin of primary victory she barely won and only after extending voting time as last minute during the election, which Otherwise she would have lost. Have an election and legitimate your self. Omerts yet remains PM

"the two worst politicians we have in Israel", I disagree,Eric...the two worst are: a) The Pm that's on his way out. b) The Pm that's on her way in. I think things actually have gotten worse for Israel.

What have the Jewish people done to deserve this never-ending list of horrible leaders? At least Hashem was merciful and stopped Sharon from harming us any more.

as for bibi and barak, they both showed that they bend to pressure and want to sell out Israel as well

So Livni is playing the femine card here. All the big bad men picking on the poor little girl. If Mofaz had won and Barak and Bibi had their meeting,would he be crying? She has no business being in this position,now begging all the lefties to help her. I fear for Israel. Elections are needed very soon.

oh yeah, you are a little girl, sorry.

Lame Duck government cannot provide stability and security. In perilous tiime as this when the challenges to Israel's existence are mounting, Israel would need a strong and stable government that only the people through national election can provide. Once the people have made their determination, the government will have legitimacy and stability that are vital components in ensuring that Israel can surmount the challenges with resoluteness. Netanyahu is right to expound this.

OH PLEASE. I guess that will be the new mantra of the kadima party. EVERY time she is criticized it will be blamed on "chavinism'. First we have olmert taking payoffs everywhere; now we have a corruption part 2 where we are not allowed to voice opposition to this government without being declared male chauvinists!

We voted for Sharon. Even the right said, "Vote for Sharon!" Sharon said "a Palestinian state is inevitable" and "we will have to make painful concessions." Sharon said this in 2002. The right said, "Vote for Sharon!" We voted for Sharon and we got disengagement, Omert and now Livni. This is the fruit of our foolisheness. This the fruit of voting for Sharon even after he caved into George W. Bush's vision for Israel's dismemberment. Sharon campaigned in 2002 on retreat and capitulation. Jews voted for Sharon. Why is this so difficult Yonaton?

This Intern of Foreign Affairs who can barely speak English is absolutely hellbent on destroying Israel while trying desperately to prove she is "RIGHT!!!" and worthy of international hails of "KOL HAKAVOD TZIPI!!!" She has served the ayatollahs well over the past 3 years. Let's look at this pathetic woman's record: -Katif Surrender -Rafah Border Surrender -Sinai Surrender (Tehran owns Sinai while whimpish Livni has been silent) -Lebanon Surrender (1701 terms of surrender personally concocted by Livni) -Secret talks for the Golan Surrender -Secret talks for Jerusalem Surrender -Terrorist and murderers Prisoner Surrender Yes..she really IS an INTELLIGENT WOMAN.. and this attack is totally chauvinistic...

You must have blinders on, ears plugged and no brain stem connected to your brain, sir! To say that Bibi or Barak are the worst two politicians?? Not to be trusted?Granted both f these dudes have issues but the current baffon and his female side kick have continually given away, or "promised" to give away precious defensive land and territory integral to Israel's security. Not to mention Jersusalem! Not too hard to figure what side you support. You must be drinking the far left kool aid like so many others these days. THERE IS NO PEACE WITH THE ISLAMOFACISTS!!!! How much proof and how many dead Jews does it take for you to see this?? WHERE are all the so called moderate muslims, Eric? Why don't they speak out? We know the answers; they are afraid of being killed or their families killed or harmed if they dare speak out against islamofacism and the hardliners who raise their kids up loving jihad against the Jews. Israel, more than ever needs leaders like the true Jewish patriots that help found and defend Israel since her birth, not wimpy, milk toast behind the back, corrupt leaders that are now in charge are trying to be in the future that you support.

That's all the total population vote Livni received in this primary in which, what , 42,000 voted in total for all 4 kadima chair candidates? Her vaunted 10% lead vanished to almost nothing! Livni's people complain because Labor and Likud and other parties may take control of the government. TUFF. Better screw the maideleh than the nation, the hypocrites . The maideleh said she is not afraid of a national election so what is her gripe? Unless she IS afraid of a national election [ DUH] and of losing it. LOL . Seems like Barak forced Olmert almost out and almost a new government coaliton or else a real national election may come up.Politics is tough on anyone -male or female. Ask Hillary Clinton, , and Hillary did not bellyach as Livni's people are. Barak may end up having removed Olmert and causling a new governing caolition or a new national election. VERY SMART. The little lady's feelings are hurt. Better her itty bitty feelings ruffled than a nation ravaged by her. Polls, a suddenly extended voting time and news media cannot help her on this one as they did in primary. Rough and tumble politics is easier than international matters. Now work your wonders Ms Clean New Politics Madam Chair Livni and see what you can do, if anything. Time to prove your abilities is now. Did she "win" the primary battle for chair with a "mandate" of 400 votes only to lose the campaign for governing, as E Barak planned all along ? Does she think Shas believes her about Jerusalem? Is this all a Shas plot ??? Would not surprise me if the Good Rabbi Joseph has been the real master chess player the whole time.

In the blue corner we have Bibi & possibly Barak talking about holding the elections the public has been demanding and refused for the past 2 years. In the wave the white flag do deals with Meeretz corner we have. Livni the PM who has been voting for just about every single Olmert policy the people have been against. The PM whose mandate to run the country was given to her by 431 Kadima voters. Where is the immorality here forcing the public to accept a PM who is there because 431 more Kadima voters prefered her to Mofaz. Or forcing Livni to face an election now rather than 2010, could it be that Kadima are worried that she might now actually win the election that the public have been calling for? Any tactic to avoid an election including saying that its an attempt by the boys to get rid of the weak little girl.

Is this the new tactic of the Livni camp? Anytime two people speak of something she doesn't aprove of, they are going to be called chauvinisic. Tzippy, you're in the big leagues now, acting offended all the time is unbecoming.

Politics is politics. You want to play the "chauvanist card?" It makes you look weak. Like a whiny little girl! Step up, get tough, and quit wasting time with this kind of nonsense. Or, better yet, let us go to elections already!

oh, so it's OK to screw teh Sephardi General by extending the voting hours and calling in more "voters", but they cry "foul" when the 2 otehr party leaders meet legitimately?

How long did it take her to pull out the sex card? Two men can't meet and all of a sudden it's chauvenistic? Sit down and shut up. Don't get your panties in a bunch!

Ehud Barak, you should be ashamed of your conduct! Are you for peace and security or are you just power hungary?! Who have you become?!

she became Prime Minister. It is possible people who are insiders in the government have more reservations about a Premiership for Minister Livni than the public. If so, they have an obligation to discuss that and have general elections.

Is this person out of her (I'll assume it's a woman) mind??? Two opposing politicians have a meeting and she yells 'chauvinism?????' This isn't Barak and Palin! This is serious situation which will affect the future of this country and for her to bring sexism into it distracts from the real problems this country is facing!!

If Livni unfortunately manages to become PM it seems that male heads of parties or perhaps even male MKs will be forbidden from talking to each other. You can't get much more stupid than this so let's announce elections now. Mike

Would be a change from their constant attempt to screw the public.

pal is I live here,what you wrote most is 100% correct ,I feel the same way.But Bibi,Barak,Tzipi talk and talk,nobody has given anything away,soo keep cool pal.We Jews are not that dumb.Because there will never be peace with these muslim fanatics.The politicians in this country are really bad.no question.But Tzipi is better than the rest.I will give her a fair chance.