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Livni: Israelis desperate to leave country
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 12.08.09, 22:36
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1. Its because of leaders like you. Livni.
Jewish Refugee   (08.12.09)
I got to tell you livni got a nerve. Not only did the lefties brought Oslo, withdrawn from Gaza, embarassed Israel during 2006 Lebanese war, could not bring Gilad home but they were leading country for the past 9 years. You and your party members are the reason that people leaving; it is your fault that I do not want to go to Israel; you should be ashamed of yourself and resign. No one wants your failed policies anymore. You should leave Israel.
2. LIVNI WHAT?
NYPD   (08.12.09)
She should be the first to leave! She is part of the problem!
3. As a happy to be here returning Israeli......
dmgold ,   Pardes Channa Israel   (08.12.09)
This is why Livni lost the election, she has completely lost the plot. Livni shows just like her freind Obama, that she doesnt have a clue what Israelis are thinking. Where would all these 100,000s be going? to Europe that is going to be muslim by 2050 and that has unprecedented anti semitism!!! To the USA where Obama has embraced the victimhood of the Arabs and blames the 'Capitalist and colonial Jew' for the ills of the middle East. No Livni most Israelis want to be here despite the fire risk.
4. Livni
Judy ,   Toronto   (08.12.09)
As a mother of children who made aliyah, I am shocked by Livni's disgraceful statement to her Kadima party. I cannot believe that the former foreign minister would speak with such negative statements about her own country!
5. Israelis like Olmert and his sons?
Jack ,   San Diego, CA   (08.13.09)
6. Desperate for you to leave, Zippy - from politics, for good
Jake   (08.12.09)
7. Yes Ms Livni-and the feeling started when U were in Governme
Alan ,   SA   (08.12.09)
8. JEWS ONLY HAVE ISRAEL
Shalom Artzi ,   Jerusalem Israel   (08.13.09)
Skewed reporting fails to mention the temporary nature of Jews living outside Israel . They make a few bucks and return to Israel. Tthe purchase of US real estate is only being done for profit in the future. US Jews are sitting on a time bomb and are flocking to buy homes in Israel, as are the French Jews. Aliyah from these countries is rising. The way that your site is reporting seems to be a case of sleeping with the enemy.
9. True, or sour hot air?
Cameron ,   USA   (08.13.09)
Has the ring of a disgruntled whine to it all.
10. I'm an American who is going to make Aliyah
Yazi   (08.13.09)
Despite what you say... I think you're very wrong, and hurting Israel to be saying these things. I'm not afraid of our enemies, politics, or of the economy. I'm coming regardless.
11. Livni, you've reached an all-time low
William ,   Israel   (08.13.09)
Amazing thread of logic you seem to exhibit, Livni. Wars, suicide bombings, unstable economy, tough Middle Eastern attitudes, hot humid summers - all these things that should drive people away actually drew them to Israel over the past 80 years. Despite all these things - it's the govt's lack of vision that would make thousands flee the country. You're a certified idiot, Livni, and despite the doctored persona that fooled some people into believing you were different kind of politician...when the chips are down, you are the emperor with no clothes. If anything, you're probably speaking about the kids just after the army service or after graduating college who rush to a vacation overseas to clear their heads. Certainly you missed the regular aliyahs to Israel.
12. Israelis Desperate
bob ,   jerusalem   (08.13.09)
I's bet that the overwhelming majority of desperate Israelis are Israeli Arabs, realizing that the free ride is over
13. Yes, now they have screwed the place up ...
Chanalau, Tova ,   London, UK   (08.13.09)
they want to get the heck out of it. Wherever they go these trouble makes will bring despair and hatred; we definitely don't want them in Europe. If they have to leave let them go via Massada.
14. Oh if Livni was that desperate herself. She can take Olmert
and sons with her ,   as well. Rueben   (08.13.09)
15. LIVNI CHUTZPA! LOSER CRYBABY!
Israeli   (08.13.09)
16. "political survival"? Sounds like "projection" to me.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (08.13.09)
Livni claiming the coalition's "sole objective was political survival"? Is she kidding us? This, from one of Israel's leading opportunists, who has worked from Day One to undermine the current government. Her accusation smacks of projection, seeing in the coalition what she herself is engaged in.
17. LIvni living inside her own head
Bernard Ross ,   St anns bay, jamaica   (08.13.09)
If anyone is running it is from the security mess her party created
18. 16 years of failed leftist policy
Marcel ,   Florida   (08.13.09)
This didn't just happen overnight dear Ms Livni. The appeasment and weakness has had the opposite effect and everyone can see htis except for the lemming Jews of the left. After so many years of failed Olso,Madrid,Wye,Tenant,Zinni,Mitchell,Sharm elSheikh,Aquaba and the realization that your appeasment and surrender to the Islamic crusaders will not bring peace and your fialure to defeat Hizbollah and Hamas has exacerbated this condition of malaise that Israel is under. So point the finger of blame directly at yourself and your failed cadre of appeasers.
19. 3 dmgold: Where are they buying homes and thinking about
Rivkah   (08.13.09)
moving to? Argentina's Patagonia is one region a lot of people have purchased land and homes. Better Argentina than Europe or anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere if one lacks the faith to stay in Israel since World War III will bring nuclear winter in the northern hemisphere. I would be more concerned about the triple virus in flu vaccines that is obviously a manmade plague to kill off 90 per cent of the people in the world when those who are vaccinated experience the mutation of the viruses occurs (live viruses in the vaccines independent labs in Canada have found). Coast to Coast AM Radio this week had a program about the many world class microbiologists and scientists who have been murdered in recent years...people who could tell where the viruses in the vaccines came from by genetic markers. War is coming, but nuclear war may not be the most lethal killer of all. Biological warfare on the masses to reduce the world population may be a greater immediate danger. Don't get the vaccine. But if you have to to keep a job or go to jail, then take Sambucol elderberry syrup 10cc daily before the vaccine and 10cc four times daily afterwards for a few months as a precaution. That is a powerful anti-viral. Also take a half cup (4 ounces) of Prairie or Essiac tea to pull out the toxins and mercury and aluminum in the vaccines. Take it for years or for life since there are always toxins and heavy metals people are exposed to in foods and beverages and the air as well as in vaccines.
20. Livni lost my respect. I don't think I'll vote for her
Ron ,   LA   (08.13.09)
again. I am the one who voted for Kadima but not anymore. This is not the type of statement I expect from a PM want-to-be. Not only it is not true it shaws her despiration. Bibi did very well recently and Israel; is much more secure now. He also has a clear vision. I wish him success.
21. Leah Rabin is back ?
Michel ,   Jerusalem   (08.13.09)
It reminds me the stupid statement made by the late Leah Rabin.. after a general election
22. Israel safer than Europe
Doron ,   Israel   (08.13.09)
Israel has years of experience in counter-terrorism, Europe does not. The arrogance of Europe, thinking their wanker culture is so superior to Islam and that Muslims will integrate eventually, is backfiring as of now and as the Muslim population grows, violence can only increase. They didn't learn from Lebanon, how the Christians went from majority to minority in less than 40 years. Do they know how bloody and horrific Lebanon's civil war was? How Muslims would set up road blocks and if they stopped a Christian family which would be indicated on their IDs, they would take them out of the vehicle and execute them all right on the spot, woman, man and child. This is what is coming to Europe. It's probably higher now because of Muslims, but a few years ago, Europe birth rate was 0.7 children per household. The birth rate of Jews in Israel has increased to historical proportions and is today 3 children per household, which is exactly the same birth rate as Israeli Arabs. Europe, eat your heart out! And Livni, you are out of touch with reality. Most people see you as whining clown, more than a serious political rival.
23. She admits the government has only been in power 4 months
zionist forever   (08.13.09)
Little early on to know that hundreds of thousands of Israelis have left the country as a result of government polcy. Of course she was foreign minister for the past three years so maybe she means people were leaving to get away from the policies of the government she was the second most important individual in. When her ego made her decide to sit in opposition because she was not going to be PM and head of that coalition even though she was offered a power of veto over gorvernment policy she decided to stay in out the coalition and be what she called a strong opposition. She has had very little personaly to say what she has been saying though is that Obamas policies of being tough on Israel are a breath of fresh air. This woman is disgusting and the sooner her party is disolved and she is out the Knesset the better the country will be.
24. livni do aware she acuse Bibi gov in what her
ghostq   (08.13.09)
party Kadima created. mmm dumb the dumber. lol people don't have that short memory, maybe she he in menopause or something the hit is too much for the poor darling.
25. Only a sick audience could listen to this woman. By the way,
Ken Quinn ,   Amsterdam   (08.13.09)
Only a sick audience could listen to this woman. By the way, you can let me into Israel permanently any time you like. I've been a tourist in good standing for the last 30 years now.
26. Once more, it's not the public that has grown tired :
Ron B. ,   Lod   (08.13.09)
It’s kadima and it's the leadership. When you are in the opposition, it's easier to tell the public that nothing works… than it is to say we made mistakes and now we have to pay for these mistakes. It's not the public that has grown tired. Operation Defensive Shield, the Second Lebanon War and Operation Cast Lead proved that. Has the Kadima leadership sold out the county's interests ? Can a solution be reached at this points? Is the concept of ”peace” real peace? The word “Peace” has permeated the democaties, but there is no peace as explained at : http://xrl.us/ostjf
27. Livni=leaving
Proud Israeli ,   Israeli   (08.13.09)
She and her friends should leave. If she were prime minister, she would have given away most of the country already. Her poor father must be turning over in his grave. With friends like Tzippi we don't need enemies. With this speech, she hit an all time low.
28. Stupid Tzippi
Sarit ,   Israel   (08.13.09)
From what I hear and read, many Jews in the Diaspora are buying homes here.
29. What she means is: the rich elite and leftist communist
spoiled rich vermon   (08.13.09)
atheists are leaving! the rest of us will never leave our country!
30. I left because of Kadima!
Dana   (08.13.09)
They were a useless government with no power, no leadership and a complete inability to provide stability and security for this country. They created a chaotic, powerless, weak and defeatist Israel and too many of us have died because of it. Step down Livni! You are only damaging the country.
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