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Poll: Israel votes McCain in US elections
Roni Sofer
Published: 27.10.08, 12:41
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31. If any Israeli thinks that Bush...
Ed, LA, USA   (10.27.08)
...was good for Israel then they should support Mc Cain. Let’s see, Hamas became a democracy, the War in Iraq allowed Iran to become much stronger, Anti Jewish and Anti US sentiments have grown like wild fires of California, terrorist groups are recruiting at a faster rate and are getting stronger around the world, Afghanistan and Pakistan may be lost forever to Taliban leaving the new president with no options…. But he loves you, just like Mc Cain.
32. I'm impressed!
David   (10.27.08)
The respondents to this poll were dead right on every single count. All throughout this unending election season- all through the primaries, the conventions, the debates, the inane newsroom "strategy sessions" and talk-show dialogues- I have not seen a more accurate assessment of these candidates. It almost restores my faith in democracy, or at least democracy in Israel.
33. 24 Observer, Spain: Israel has free oil from a
Rivkah   (10.27.08)
pipeline from Iraq like it did from Iran when the Shah was in control. That is certainly a help for God's favorite place and people on earth.
34. Israel can have him if they want him...
leftyliberal ,   Portland, OR, USA   (10.27.08)
...but we don't need another hawkish ideologue in the White House anytime soon. We need diplomacy...we need Obama.
35. Sounds familiar?
MVazquez ,   Texas, USA   (10.27.08)
These are actual excerpts from the book “Smoke and Ashes The Story of The Holocaust” Brush up on your history! PLEASE PLEASE READ This is a TRUE story “Unemployment was extremely high. The government seemed unable to govern, and the country could not find its balance. Bitter,poor, hungry, and angry people tried to find answers and fix “blame for their world that seemed to be falling apart around them.” “Helped by Hitler’s magnetic personality and his amazing ability as a speaker The National Socialist German Workers’ Party known more famously as the Nazi Party,grew. It demanded that Germany be allowed to take its rightful strong place among the nations of the world. ” “In 1923, an inflation hit that was the worst the world had ever seen. Millions of people were without work. The German reichsmark, their unit of money, had almost no value, Germany was falling apart.” “The Nazi Party grew in size and popularity. It was Hitler who did the most to bring people to the Nazi Party. He had the ability as a speaker not only to make the most complicated things sound simple-any good politician can do that-BUT he also controlled his audiences like a master puppeteer holding invisible strings. They laughed, they cried, they turned angry, got to their feet and shouted-they did whatever the man with the penetrating blue eyes and small mustache wanted them to do. He presented himself as the man with all the answers, Germany’s chosen leader-but the people also saw him as one of their own. Hitler was adored by the German people. Their joy at the sight of him was genuine and deep. Men and women cried when he appeared. ” “Thinking that Hitler and the Nazis were like any other political group, and thinking they could be controlled, the government appointed Hitler chancellor of Germany on Jan 30, 1933.” “The government was wrong. Within a year and a half Hitler had taken absolute power for himself, and the Nazi party ran the country. ” ” Like every civilized country, Germany had a constitution and laws that protected the rights of its citizens. So almost as soon as Hitler was appointed chancellor, the Nazis made their complete control of Germany legally possible. They changed the laws. Within two months of Hitler’s appointment , the Nazi-controlled Reichstag passed the Emergency Decree, “For the Protection of the People and the State” as a result-All civil rights ,free speech, freedom of the press, the right to assemble, the privacy of the mails-were suspended-it meant that the government- Hitler and leading Nazis-were free to do just about whatever it wanted to those who disagreed with it. The decree certainly meant that all open opposition to the Nazi party came to an end.” “Next was the Enabling Act one month later, called “The Law for Terminating the Suffering of the People and Nation.” With the pretext of restoring a sick Germany to health, the act enabled the government to pass any law, write any decree, perform almost any act it wished to, even if it violated the constitution. The act supplied the legal backing for dictatorship. Hitler and the Nazis never worried about the laws and the rights of citizens again.” The reign of Hitler resulted in the deliberate death of almost 6 million innocent lives...
36. To talkback 5
Helen ,   Tel Aviv Israel   (10.27.08)
Israelis didn't vote for Olmert, they voted for Arik Sharon, and yes, we are entitled to express our opinion in this issue.
37. diplomacy with Obama
oldpapajoe ,   Manassas USA   (10.27.08)
Yeah, diplomacy sure worked with Hitler and I am sure it will work with Iran. Wake up for G_d sake.BHO is a Palestinian advocate.
38. The choice is between a hero or a zero
jason white ,   afula,israel   (10.27.08)
So vote for the hero,McCain. What the hell did obama ever do for America? Nothing! Obama will weaken the U.S. and will not fight islamofascism. He will destroy the economy. The stock markets will not go up as long as the people think obama will be elected. He has more parts of his life hidden and he is not forth coming about his various relationships with wright, ayers and farakhan. Could anyone imagine someone running for president in the U.S. in 1944 with a middle name of adolph or tojo.But today we are engaged in a war with islomofascists and people want to vote for a hussein! Obama will weaken the defenses of the U.S. in a time when they should be strengthened. He wants to to protect his muslim brothers. Finally if soros is backing him,then we know he is bad for America!
39. #4 Racheal
Larry Obrien ,   usa   (10.27.08)
If your loyalty is to America first and to Israel second, then it is your business otherwise it is NOT.
40. Another sign of disconnection between Israel and Diaspora
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41. McCain
D.C. Bateman ,   Houston,TX USA   (10.28.08)
It really doesn't matter if foreigners like who the US President is, that's Americans' decision. Most of the world hates the US and is jealous and wants to see the country go down to their level. They want this socialist , third worlder to take over and ruin the US. They want the US to suffer. Obama is a disaster in the making, McCain is only preferable because he is not a socialist and does not associate with America haters. Rest of the World take heed; if Obama wins get ready to do for yourselves for a few years- we are going be tearing apart at the seams and will be rather preoccupied to do anything to help anyone. This goes for our good friends and fair weather friends alike. The Cult of Obama is too much like the cults of Hitler, Mussolini, Mao, Nkrumah, Mugabe, Kim Jeong-Il , Allende, Castro and other "messianic" figures. The adoring throngs , the stirring speeches and the promise of change. Change is not always good. I am really concerned. Israel, keep your powder dry and take care of things as you need to, as if we don't exist.
42. Hussain by name Hussain by nature
zionist forever   (10.28.08)
Obama is going to be the best friend the arabs have ever had and Israels worst nightmare ( worse than Jimmy Carter ) Obama has said he would invite Ahmadinijad to the White House for unconditional talks. I will bet anything Israel will be told to pay the price for any deals done between Hussain and Iran. Probably a condition will be Israels disarmament, the Iranians will propose it and Hussain will love it and with the Democrats running Congress he can push through just about anything he wants which makes it alot easier to control Israel. The arab world Syria and the palestinians especialy are already suckng up to him expressing their support and hope he will win in the hope he will bring peace to the region. In Assads words in your first year in office I want the Golan and anything else I demand just look how it will go down on your record first year and you make a deal thats bad for Israel but its a deal on paper and something for Obama to pat himself on the back for. The palestinians are going to say within your first year we want Jerusalem, the refugee problem sorted our way and a return to AT LEAST the pre 1967 borders alng with F16's and Abrams tanks. Over the next 4 years Israel should start looking for friends in other parts of the world because a president Obama and a Democrat Congress will be more of a friend to the arabs & persians than to Israel.
43. Poll: Israel votes McCain in US elections
M Cohen ,   TA Israel   (10.28.08)
(ANOTHER) HUGE MISTAKE
44. Which Prez is better?
JV ,   USA   (11.01.08)
Neither McCain nor Obama can hurt Israel's interest without alienating American Jews who are influential and effective in looking after the interests of Israel within the American political establishment. Jews in America have earned their importance through hard work, education and unity and Israel does not have to worry about either McCain or Obama do do anything stupid or drastic to hurt even little of Israel's interest, So don;t worry, be happy.
45. what will zionists like #42 do if they're wrong?!
Jennifer C ,   New York, USA   (11.04.08)
I hope Barack Obama wins and proves all these people wrong. I love the way somehow his middle name has to do with what decisions he will make as president. I suppose not having a middle name at all must have made a profound impact on my life or maybe gives people one less retarded reason to make asserations about me as a person that are completely unfounded. I'm just sorry we don't have a black Jew running because I'd love to see what all these haters would have to say about that, maybe they' d only hate half that person.
46. Obama first act: bake cookies for Iran
TheDuke ,   Chicago, USA   (11.06.08)
The vague mantra of 'change' is ironic as there is nothing new that comes ot of our president-elect's mouth. His social policies are straight out of the 60's and his foreign policies mirror the appeasement policies nations like England favored int he 30's. He is weak and nations with 'bad intentions' like Iran and Russia are going to walk all over him.
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