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Democratic senator: Jerusalem dispute must stop
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 23.04.10, 17:39
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31. #2: Thanks with all my heart. Israeli
Vardina   (04.23.10)
32. #4: Sadly ture. Sad also that Iran wants
Vardina   (04.23.10)
to destroy us. What is your opinion as Iranian?
33. #6: What is or isn't legal s a matter of
Alexa   (04.23.10)
point of view.
34. U.S. Jews. Time to dump the Democrats.
Chaim ,   Israel   (04.23.10)
It's fine to slam Obama for his disgusting treatment of Israel. However, if Hillary Clinton was the U.S. President, things would be even worse. Clinton is every bit as anti-Israel as Obama. However, she is slightly less incompetent on domestic matters. Polls show Clinton is more popular than Obama. The problem with the Democrats is deep rooted hostility towards Israel and Jews. The true friends of Israel and Jews are concentrated among Republicans. U.S. Jews. It's time to dump the Democrats.
35. #5
Jane   (04.23.10)
Gee, Louis, is am so very, very surprised not to find a mention of historic Palestinian terror, intransigence, rockets, etc. So very, very surprised.
36. #10
Jane   (04.23.10)
Ace, my man. Support for Israel IS America's interest. We're your forward base, bro. Read a book.
37. #21
Jane   (04.23.10)
Are you and James in New York recently separated conjoined twins, neither of which got the brain?
38. Schumer has no influence on Obama
David ,   NJ USA   (04.23.10)
I can't believe the United States elected its enemy as President.
39. Obama will NOT carry State of Florida in next election
GZLives   (04.23.10)
He's lost much of the Jewish vote because they no longer trust him. Unless he can pull off some miracle peace agreement while neutering Hamas and Iran/Hezbollah/Syria to everyone's satisfaction with no residual violence, and assuming the Republicans don't nominate Palin or some other obvious unprepared candidate, Obama will lose in 2012
40. Israel's commitment to peace
Wespe ,   Canada   (04.23.10)
The Israeli government gave the US tacit assurances that there would be no construction in Jerusalem during negotiations. They reneged on that agreement and now the US is demanding a public commitment. Israel's coalition government is too weak to be trusted.
41. To: No. 14
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.23.10)
I suppose, then, that President Obama -- whose loyalties are clearly more to the Islamofascist world than to the United States -- should make permanent haj to Mecca. Most Americans -- like me -- were appalled that Obama humiliated himself before that rabble of mullahs in Iran (they think the U.S. is the "Great Satan") and further humiliated himself by bowing and scraping before the tyrannical king of Saudi Arabia. So -- following your reasoning -- Obama should just pack up and head for where his heart is. That is what you are saying, correct?
42. #29
Jane NOT in Palm Bea   (04.23.10)
Ace, Ace, Ace. Conscience is practically a Hebrew word. Where the hell do you think the concept came from?
43. All these Israeli Americans
Saul ,   Florida   (04.23.10)
All these Israeli Americans coming out of the woodwork to criticize our President on behalf of Israel makes me sick. Did they declare a conflict of interest on their nomination papers? What's the matter? Suddenly Israel does not own America as Aiel Sharon once proudly claimed? GOOD NEWS!
44. To #22, Ethnic cleansing?
Jerri i ,   NYC, USA   (04.23.10)
Katherine you obviously don't understand the meaning of words or are simply a liar. The Arab population of Jerusalem more than tripled since Israel took East Jerusalem. This is an amazing example of ethnic cleansing. I only wish the World would have treated the Jews like this according to your definition of ethnic cleansing. Finally why did it take Senator Shuman so long to say what he said?
45. # 5
Birdi ,   Israel & proud of it   (04.23.10)
Gee its great to know that you'd rather allow the Palestinians to freely kill us & take over our land. SHAME ON YOU.
46. #6 - wrong! Over 76 Senators signed letter of support
redbourn ,   Arad, Israel   (04.23.10)
14 Apr 2010 ... 76 US Senators Sign on to Support Israel. Obama's would be actions against Israel are very limited. I am actually more worried about the US than about Israel. OB is destroying both the US economy and its military capabilities. Most worrying is, "Is he doing it intentionally?". Mike
47. You have forgotten the Japanese attack
Vardina   (04.23.10)
of Pearl Harbor, which gave US the push to join the Allies in the Second World War. The USA dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan inorder to force it to surrender. We are not fighting our enemies with atomic bombs, but we too, have the right to fight for our survival just as the USA did.
48. #14: When will you understand that by
Alexa   (04.23.10)
protecting Israel he is protecting the interests of the USA? Your hatred of Jews and Israel blinds you completely.
49. #29: You should better study the number
Vardina   (04.23.10)
of Jewish Nobel Prize winners and compare with the total number, then check your DNA and try to draw realistic conclusions.
50. 10and 22 are the best posts
JO ,   Cleveland   (04.23.10)
President Obama is speaking his conscious and what is good for America and believe it or not what is best for the existence (i repeat ...existence ) of Israel . as for MR Schumer ..you can have him in your kennesit ..worthless senator . what is MR shumer is saying is very dangerous for our national security ...this what president Obama will tell him .. on Monday he will be called to the WH and be told to shot the **** up .. it is all about those 5 million voters in NY city .. Florida is out of your RADAR for Good .
51. mr. schumer did you heard what petrous said or
avi   (04.24.10)
you were sleeping
52. Obama should tell schumer that
avi   (04.24.10)
we lose our soldiers in ME we lose our investments in ME we lose the Arabs support against Iran and you mr schumer want us to agree with some nuts in Israel mr schumer it's not Obama it's all over the world all presidents all countries admitted east Jerusalem belong to pal's
53. THE NEXT STEP IS FOR U TO RENOUNCE US
Singer FROM singapor ,   singapore   (04.24.10)
CITIZENSHIP & GO TO YOUR BELOVED ISRAEL WHRER YOUR LOYALTY BELONGS, U TRAITOR DESERVE TO BE HANGED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
54. #43
Jane   (04.24.10)
Either you're not Saul and not in Florida, or you are a shonda (bet you understand that if you are Saul). You can keep your President because I doubt any of us did or would have voted for him. We knew what he was from his associations and we have been proven right in not voting for him. No one ever thought Israel owned America. But you would be well advised to understand that America does not own Israel and, therefore, Israel should act in her best interests.
55. To 23 And once again
The Dude   (04.24.10)
These are 'biased' people. A democratic congressman whose job is to give away American tax dollars under a white house that has been known for being virulently anti-Israeli? Yes, I'm sure that somebody like that would stay in that position in that committee, with the full blessing of the Democratic party? If this was indeed the case, it would be very easy to sack him or block him from that committee if Obama felt he was unqualified for that position. Or we could just go with the simpler argument that he is competent, knows what he is talking about, and putting his interests and America's above all else. And that investing in Israel is a wise move... it could just be that. "All israelis and even if i can say the whole jewish confession puts the interst of Israel above their national interest. " Really? Anat Kam? Fail! "but for American politicians to do so is just plain WRONG.... I am not a hater" Lets see, I've shown evidence that supporting Israel, is supporting an ally which is VERY pro American and understands and emphasizes with American values. You then toss this on the side, and then make a very broad and sweeping statement prior to this one claiming 'the whole jewish nation' supports Israel blindly. Then proclaim after this broad statement you are not a hater, even though statements like these are generally used in venomous manner to say that Jews are not trust worthy and treasonous to any state except Israel. Please, at least people like Tayfun and Marco have the decency to not wear a mask... "but you know as well as I do that Israel is an oppressive, submissive, and racial regime that we support." Really? How? Oppressive, you mean the constant protests? Disengagement? The constant flooding of the supreme court with cases from Palestinians of Judea, Samaria, and Gaza even though they don't have an actual standing in the court due to the fact that they do not hold citizenship? The fact that before the instituting of the PA, the economy of the PA was skyrocketing, infant mortality was dramatically down, and life expectancy was some of the highest in the Arab world? Submissive? Huh? Get a dictionary Racial? http://www.knesset.gov.il/mk/eng/mk_eng.asp?mk_individual_id_t=208 Enjoy reading his profile... "That is not to say the only such regime that we support." At least you're honest about that.. "However when it comes on the expense on our national interest and our image in the world, I personally am against it.." Really, you have yet to show any valid proof that supporting Israel is against American interests or even any of your malicious claims... You are not entitled to your own facts. "YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO DO WHAT IS IN YOUR NATIONAL INTEREST JUST as much as we have the right do so the same... " Yes, but I have to say, I do not in any shape agree with you that the American-Israeli relationship is bad. And that it is indeed a two-way street. And that the US has as much if not more to gain from Israel than what it invests in the country. And more importantly compared to our neighbors, the fact is that we are indeed the most natural ally and one that doesn't bring shame when considering us allies. The fact is that, doing whats right isn't equivalent to being popular. And as the old saying goes, show me your friends and and I'll show you who you are. If you wish to be aligned with the 'palestinians', KSA, indonesia, and basically the Muslim world, where human rights are regressing, women are in almost non-existent roles in the society, and liberal values are trounced upon. Go ahead, be associated with that, but it's a damn shame that American's would actively go in that direction.
56. Afraid to be barred from shul?
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (04.24.10)
What took Schumer so long to come to Israel's defense? Like other Jewish Democrats, he realized that after Obama is gone in 2012, Schumer still has to show his face in shul (once a year on Rosh Hashana). Goldstone being barred from his grandson's bar mitzvah may have been Schumer's wakeup call.
57. #29, 30 sorry, you're no ace
shmulke ,   w coast, USA   (04.24.10)
You're an antisemitic, Jewbaiting joker.
58. #17
(04.24.10)
thank you sir. i only see what i see that is based in pure reality. i am a muslim, moderate. i have no hate for anyone but for my people who have done everything possible to not move forward. they are stuck with fear, conspiracy theories, imagination and unrealistic dreams of future "military "victories" a la saladin, etc... completely fooling themselves that their time will come to be victors. only delusional people without any modicum of intelligence and a plan for a better future think as they do. unfortunately, this is at the core of arab stagnation, and through islam and totalitarianism, they have brought it also to iran that used to be a free and prosperous country prior to 1979. apparently, you eat the dinner you cook. hameed aboughaze, iranian
59. #32
(04.24.10)
most cultured iranians, modern iranian like israelis and would like to be friends with israel. it is the ahmadin ejad voting base; the islamists, the pius, the zealots and religious and often and mostly the poor and downtrodden that listen to him. those that don't and are educated are the students and more affluent classes, the intellectuals. they are the basis of the green revolution that wants to unseat this lunatic and get their country and democracy back together with a chance to get involved in the world as an upstanding nation. those that are ressistors and like israel and do not believe in the lunatic's messages are persecuted, killed, tortured, imprisoned, hanged can often disappear and never heard from again. i can assure you that most intelliegent iranians, not the extreme religious and poor have no reason to hate israel and envy it for the freedom and advancement that it won in just 62 years. i learned a word. kol hakvud. i believe i know what it means in hebrew. i am sure that millions of smart iranians agree with me. hameed aboughaze, iranian
60. #3
mark ,   ca   (04.24.10)
Never trust politician.Shumer resembles the rat running from the sinking ship ( demorats).
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