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Gates: Stalled talks affect US national security
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 25.03.10, 18:29
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1. The force Abbas off his ass to start negotiating
Charles ,   Cleveland   (03.25.10)
2. Arabs reject Jewish state.There is no peace solution.
Sam ,   Canada   (03.25.10)
It doesn't make a difference what Israel does. The Arabs just use the HOPE of peace to extract concessions. It doesn't make a difference if the Palestinians are given a state or East jerusalem. They demand a massive return into Israel proper. So, worrying about the details of a Palestinian state is ridiculous. If not Jerusalem Arabs would be bothering everyone about refugees or something else. They don't want a Jewish state.
3. coordinated attack on Israel
yehoshua ,   usa   (03.25.10)
this is part of a coordinated attack on Israel by Hussain Obama. The marching orders have been given and the talking points have been provided to the media. Hussain Obama Is attempting to soften up American support for Israel. This is really bad for the JEWS. Hussain Obama Must be defeated.
4. GATES PROVES WHAT GD OF ISRAEL SAID
....DACON9   (03.25.10)
GATES PROVES WHAT GD OF ISRAEL SAID... ISRAEL IS THE CENTER OF THE WORLD THE PILLAR OF HUMANITY WITHOUT ISRAEL, AMERICA MY HOST COUNTRY WILL COLLAPSE SO NOW IT IS ESTABLISHED ISRAEL IS THE LIGHT UNTO THE NATIONS USA AND THE WORLD WILL HAVE TO *LEARN TO ACCEPT ISRAELS LEAD,IN GUIDING WHAT IS BEST FOR THE WORLD. 1) respect ISRAEL and JEWS ways and rights to live as Jews want, do and will continue to do, which has only improved the world 2) abandone all other gods,ACCEPTING ONE GD ONLY AND NONE OTHER JEWS READ ABOVE AND FOLLOW THANKS DACON9 EMAIL: jewswithviews@gmail.com
5. For a huge silent majority, Israel no asset but liability
Gabi ,   US   (03.25.10)
Well over Al Qaida and illegal immigration combined with the threats they may constitute to America, Israel and its proxy lobbies are far more dangerous to our welfare, security and standing in the world. Israel is no doubt a liability and very destructive to America's interests. We will be better off the further we keep our distance away from Israel. The opposite will keep America in constant danger and clealy the most hated nation. I know in the long term America will come to reason and ultimately do what's best for America. The wake up call has already started with this administration and the unison statements and actions by the president, the secretaries of state and defense, national security advisers, generals and many more silent voices are undeniable testimonies. In such a context the best for Israel right now is to act fast in the way of peace otherwise Israel will end up with the fate of the greedy bastard who wanted everything and end losing the whole thing.
6. dhimmi
mimi ,   ny   (03.25.10)
on with your bad self mr. Gates,serving your master.Be a man,tell the truth,the reason for this war is the muslims ,not the jews.Your a dhimmi and your boss is a muslim!
7. USA First ... Game Over!
Moderate Jew ,   New Jersey, USA   (03.25.10)
8. SECURITY? LIKE THEIR OIL ROUTE ACCESSES?
stude ham   (03.25.10)
or their grips over the oil fields? how does tiny israel make a difference in this oil game? gates can go to sheol with his very one-sided and anti-israel opinions.
9. really????
Dana Rothschild ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (03.25.10)
what about OUR security????
10. "Wouldnt afect IDF&US Military"-so why did O cut off weapons
(03.25.10)
from Israel I have read that O has placed effective embargos on Israel supplies . Is that true or is Gates telling more Obama Admin lies?
11. No prizes for guessing who the 5% are
Alan ,   SA   (03.25.10)
12. And no prizes for guessing who the 41% is either
Bill ,   London   (03.25.10)
Hmmmmmmm
13. #9 America First
Jae ,   Lynn USA   (03.25.10)
Dana US security comes first, after all if the US should fall so will Israel, as you are not an American Jew you probably do not understand that we support the US first and Israel second.
14. OF COURSE HAMAS HEZBOLLAH AL-Q ARE OF NO CONSEQUENCE TO US
(03.25.10)
that's why only israel has to talk... what a perverse view of the world this BO has.
15. The good old days of 'the Russians are coming"
joe   (03.25.10)
Now, the absence of " Peace talks " affect US security (veiled warning ). The Mexican border raids, slaughter, drugs, do not affect US security ; same with the lack of an Iranian resolution ; or a Syria being armed to the teeth, or the $ billions squandered in gaza, the UN, UNWRA, or arming Lebanon, Afghanistan, Pakistan.--- NO, none of that; ONLY the Peace talks....!
16. With Obama or without
Selim ,   Istanbul Turkey   (03.25.10)
Israel has to withstand all the pressure coming from USA. Obama is definetely not a friend of Israel and he does not know actually what USA wants as well. They started to mix everything. Arabs and PA must recognize Israel right to exist first, stating it clearly; then I am sure that a friendly solution will come. Israel existed 3000 years ago and not any nation was able to survive so long. So, better to accept Israel reality.
17. The problem is that there are no moderates!
Len ,   Florida, USA   (03.25.10)
The Arabs are governed by dictatorships who incite their people to have scapegoats. If the Jewish people did not exist, the Arab dictatorships who have to find another scapegoat to maintain power. Arabs need to be indoctrinated with tolerance, love, feminism to counter their self-hate. They are culture of a depressed people who need national therapy. Criticizing Israel only enables their anti-civilized conduct. If the Jews build in East Jerusalem, so what---they left Gaza and Sinai. The Arabs only want territory free of Jews. This is racism. They need to learn to live with others or the solution is population transfers. Please let us talk truth to power. The balance of power in the Arab world lies with the evil inclinations of mankind. Where is the Arab peace, women's or civil rights' movements. That is the root of the problem. Everything else is commentary.....
18. Scapegoat ---BS !!
Don Rosenberg ,   Palatine USA   (03.25.10)
You can blame Israel all you want, but its our incompetent military leaders who can't even find Osama. To blame Israel is stupid and anti-semitic. The blame should be the arabs which we are pandering to. Let Israel lead our US Military and the terrorists, iran, and all the arab cowards will be with their 500 virgins
19. Disappointed
pat ,   USA   (03.25.10)
I used to hold both Petraeus and Gates in very high regard. Not any longer. They, obviously, are willing to sell their souls to advance Obama's own selfish agenda. If they are really concerned about peace in the Middle East, why doesn't the US bomb the living daylights out of Iran and end the nuclear threat -then they would probably get a little more cooperation from Israel on some things.
20. Hey Gabi #5 - U know why majority sides with Israel?
Brian Cohen ,   PeoplesFront ofJudea   (03.25.10)
Hate to break it to ya, buddy, but not only are you wrong, but you sound like some old style commie who thinks that America's enemies should be butt-kissed. Here's your test: How many times a year do Israelis hold mass protests and chant "death to America"??? Answer = zero. Here's the 2nd part of the test that shows how you fail miserable at knowing your fellow Americans: Question #2: How many Arab countries have mass protests several times/year when tens of thousands of people chant "death to America"? Answer: most of 'em. Poll after poll after poll by reliable polling companies year after year after year shows that Americans are allied with Israel. The liability, of course, is your attitude that says the Arabs, and especially the Palestinians, are a better asset for America. They aren't. The vocal majority knows that.
21. DOLLAR IS THE US NATIONAL INTERESSTS IN THE REGION !!!.
(03.25.10)
CAPITALISTIC IMPERIALISTIC INTERESSTS THAT IS TO SAY. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE US IS DOING NOW, THEY WILL LOOSE THIS INTERESSTS IN THE REGION. THE ARABS WILL CHOOSE EU AS STRATEGIC PARTNER INSTEAD OF THE US, JEHOVAH WILL SE TO THAT. IF ISRAELS ENEMIES START A WAR, THE US HAS TO CHOOSE SIDE, AND IF ON ISRAELS, THE ARABS WILL TURN THEIR BACK AGAINST THE US, IRAN COULD SE TO THAT. Arn..
22. America although today the supreme power in the world
Al   (03.25.10)
may in short order find themselves as a 'has been nation'. Read History..Any nation that took on the Jews as an enemy eventually turned into a has been nation. Germany today would not be the 'economic powerhouse' had the American not have stayed there over the past 65 years 'watching them' as well as paying them rent for the American bases. Germany would today be a Poland or Slovakia..a nothing nation. Turkey was once an empire, today they dont know what they want to be. England still has airs about her but save for the Queens English she has nothing but bad teeth.France is the new Magreb with walking Colemen tents as the new haute couture. America today has become a deindustrialized nation..a very fast trip to proverty and want. The education system is America is third world. they produce lots of lawyers, very few engineers and lots of coke heads. Obama is the leader of a 'give me nation' and so his scapegoat will be the Jews(Wall Streeters, Lawyers, Dr's etc) who have made it over the past 70 years. America is turning against the Jew and so it will be 'has been nation'. America is fast winding down. Those Jews in America who have a clue should look elsewhere.
23. 13-Tellus how building Jerus apartments affects US Security
Alan ,   SA   (03.25.10)
24. # 20 can you pass this test?
Jacob ,   Ashkelon   (03.25.10)
Regarding your second question you got the anwer wrong, for a start iran is not an arab country so we can leave that aside, secondly I can find no other mention of another arab country where a crowd chanted “death to America” so unless you can pull a rabbit out of your hat you are total incorrect in saying that most arab countries chant “death to America” each year. Regarding your first question - while Israelis don’t use this particular chant they do chant other similar examples of hate. I’m sure you have heard Israelis chant “death to the arabs” in the likes of hebron and acre - you only have to walk down the streets in these towns to see the racist graffiti which says the same. Why is it ok for Israelis to chant “death to the arabs” but not ok for Iranians to chant “death to America”? If you were to go to a football game during the attack on gaza you would have heard the Israeli fans singing "Why have the schools in Gaza been shut down? - Because all the children were gunned down!" Sickening stuff I think you will agree? Or do you?
25. East jerusalem
John munsch ,   USA   (03.25.10)
israel has no right building in the East Jerusalem and I have requested my representatives to curtail funding to Israel until Israel trully wants peace. You would think that a group of people who have been persecuted through the years would do the same to others.
26. Mr Gates you are playing with Gods land
Galut ,   Selah   (03.25.10)
demanding israel give up bits and parts of the land that God gave Abraham thru a blood covenant will most certainly put the united states at risk ..... STAND UP FOR ISRAEL...NOT THE TWO STATE SOLUTION.... THEN THE uNITED STATES WILL SEE BLESSINGS -
27. Peace in the Middle East......
Menachem ,   ISRAEL   (03.25.10)
and anywhere else in the world is not achieved by appeasing aggressive totalitarian regimes but by DEFEATING them. The US understood this during WW2 and during the cold war. The majority of the Americans also understand this today which is why they support a fellow democracy - Israel and support military action against the Islamo-fascist regime in Iran. The Obama administration's appeasement of Iran, Syria, North Korea and other mortal enemies of the US, Israel and the rest of the free world, is UNDERMINING not strengthening chances for peace in the ME. If I was an American I would feel ashamed of the hypocritical bigot in the White house who talks about "peace" but creates fertile ground for extremism and war by rewarding gangster regimes and terrorists.
28. #24
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (03.25.10)
Name one famous Jewish American. You can think of hundreds, so you might say Albert Einstein, the Jew who gave the US its nuclear power and helped make its universities the best in the world. Name one famous Muslim American. You'd sit for hours and the only name you could come up with is Major Nidal Malik Hassan, a man who received everything from the US and then murdered 13 fellow Americans and wounded 30. In his own words, he realized that America and Islam are incompatible.
29. to # 13
Dana Rothschild ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (03.25.10)
Dear Yae..... Israel tells USA about the Iran threat to OUR security and USA is doing nothing about it... on stake is not only our security, but also our existance.... for you the most important thing is US security, for me the Israel security... your country started global war against terror after one... ONE sucide attack... we had more... and you don't give us the same right, as you take for yourself???? it is not US business, where we build our houses.... maybe US will start now to ask for "trust building steps" from Abbas. after we already made a lot of steps??????
30. Hussein Obamas wimp
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.25.10)
Mr. Gates is Hussein Obamas wimp -that's all...Oh, a very arrogant wimp !
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