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US Senate: Cut aid if PA declares state
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 29.06.11, 19:58
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31. #3 MICHAEL
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (06.30.11)
OVERTIME = BONUS,
32. #7 Tony, from fictional Palestine
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (06.30.11)
You're like drug addicts; you're dependent on outside money After all you've been living off the public teat for more than 63 years The US. will keep it's money & you will have to find someone else to leach off of You should keep in mind that a lot of the money your Brother Arabs pledge, never seems to come through
33. @20, and @22
Yousuf ,   USA   (06.30.11)
Why do the american gov give money to Israel when israelis continue to monger hate against, america, call its president a pharoah (even though i dont like obamer either, he is still American pres.) and completely disregard american goals and wants. even with their $3bn aid you say pals chant death to america, well israelis give death to countless americans like the american sailors who were "accidentally bombed".
34. End of the Fantasy Pal League
Mea   (06.30.11)
Looks like the games over--No more schmoozing the media and suckering college kids into believing your BS, "Palestine". You signed the Roadmap, then laughed in our faces. Who's laughing now?
35. US Senate ??? ,..
split ,   US   (06.30.11)
Until they do cut all foreign aid including the bribes to Egipt and Jordan for a "peace" on Israel's borders and the one to Israel, that is a military aid, loan guaranties that're paid off by six-pack-joe, a tax deductible donations that have to be replaced by additional taxes imposed on US taxpayer and a political support for Israel for what we pay dearly fighting two wars for almost a decade with Muslims, they're bunch of traitors working for foreign interest instead for ours,...
36. Tee hee!
Vlad   (06.30.11)
The PA wanted to scare Israel into accepting their conditions, and wanted to use the "UN option" as a threat to cow Israel into giving them what they wanted. Now, an increasing number of nations, including most recently, their "Arab brother" Jordan are turning against them, it is becoming clear that they will win a symbolic victory that will put very little or no real pressure on Israel, will likely cause the Israeli annexation of a large part of the West Bank, and the loss of a large part of their foreign aid-dependent economy, while an abandonment of the UN plan will lead to a loss of credebility, make them the laughing stock of the Middle East, and piss off the public. They got themselves into an inescapable loophole. I was first terrified for the economic consequences Israel could face, now I just laugh thinking about the mess they got themselves into.
37. #6-A Conservatice Like Bush?
carlbarry ,   Nassau County, USA   (06.30.11)
Dubya Bush was a constant and effusive advocate of the Palestinians and creation of their "Palestine." Another "Conservaive" president like him, or his daddy, and you can kiss US support for Israel goodbye.
38. on #7, Tony (israel, no pelestine state)
joel ,   usa   (06.30.11)
yeah, you guys are lazy and contented with dole outs & alms, ok? you to start depending on yourselves since iran also has economic problems and can't help you with alms fro lazy palestinians!
39. American Congress, Funding and Hypocrisy
Alex Weiss   (06.30.11)
The American congress is full of AIPAC and Israeli sycophants, and they think they rule the world. Maybe their time might be better spent on ending the illegal Israeli occupation, rather than withdrawing funds from its victims.
40. The USA supports everyone who wants freedom
Abdalla   (06.30.11)
Palestinian need not apply
41. #24. If not US hegemony the vacuum will be and is being
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.30.11)
filled by Islamic hegemony at this very moment as the role of the US as a superpower diminishes. If you think that the US effect is bad, wait till the dark cloud of Islam covers the world. It is already there on the horizon. Maybe you are blind with your eyes wide open. But anyway, you gave a very sweet and lofty theoretical statement but the practical application is a different matter. The challenge is always in the practical while the theory is always easy to learn and parrot back. Just listen to the leftists expound and you'll understand.
42. #25. Please go no further. The pals will not recognise
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.30.11)
Israel. Not now, not ever. Whichever pals leader recognises Israel may as well make his last will and testament PRIOR to making the statement of recognition because he will be a corpse in short order.
43. Aid to be Cut Anyway
Mark ben Josuf ,   USA   (06.30.11)
All foreign aid with the possible exception of Israel is going to be cut anyway as part of any budget deal if the Republicans ever bring the House back into session and make a budget deal. The Senate will cut it too. The US is broke and cannot afford what we do now. The deal will be made probably on August 1, just before the US defaults on its national debt. The alternative timeline is sometime the next week after the default, when the next worldwide depression starts, if the Tea Party folks have their way. Then all bets are off.
44. #33. There is a little confusion of the mind here.
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.30.11)
There is a great distinction you should try to recognise: (a) the American people and (b) the president. I have never picked up hate mongering by Israelis for the American people. On the contrary, it seems to me that Israelis view the American people with affection and a bond exists between the two, what with so many Jews living in the US and vice versa. The president is a different matter altogether. Not only Israelis, but many Americans and even Arabs have lost respect for him and deeply distrust him. He is a politician and criticism come with the territory. The criticisms from Americans themselves are far worse than you can imagine. I have read them on other boards. But I must say, none of it compares with the malicious and hostile displays at Arab (including pals arabs) demonstrations with their screams of "Death to America".
45. #39 How much longer do you want the "victims"
Harry Wright ,   UK   (06.30.11)
to be funded", forever? Sixty three years is not way and above too long? By the way, there is no occupation. Anytime you can name the country that is being occupied, that will merit some consideration. Now I know you can't name the country being occupied because it does not exist. The territory in question falls under the jurisdiction of Israel which vanquished Jordan, the last "owner". But Jordan gave up all claim to it so in fact, it belongs to Israel.
46. When will the US Senate actually be the United States Senate, and not the US (AIPAC) Senate?
LebanonPride ,   Canada   (06.30.11)
Kind of sad, AIPAC controls the American gov't. Deny it all you want, call me anti-Semetic all you want. That doesn't change the truth, and I can't be guilted like that. Unfortunately, it seems like Harper is going the same way as the US here in Canada. All I can say is I'm voting NDP next election. As for America, your gov't is a puppet to one of the largest terror states on the planet (Israel)... AIPAC doesn't care for the American people.
47. U.S. Ought to be carefulwith that that could brew Arab anger
TJ ,   SA/USA   (06.30.11)
US ought to be careful with that that could brew alot of Arab anger. Honestly Palestine cant make Israel stop building settlements in their land. I know they see it as occupation but the fact of the matter is they arent in charge of what Israel does within their own borders. I know its a painful thing but the only thing to do is negotiate. And Israel doesnt have to agree to anything before negotiations take place and Palestine doesnt have to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. They need to just keep negotiating. If Palestine wants to go to the UN let em, they have that choice. I think the US is bowing to foreign pressure and now is trying to force Palestine to talk. The Arabs will cut ties with us.
48. to 40 Abdalla
john Darren ,   cairns-Australia   (06.30.11)
You are 100% correct because there is no country called "Palestine"
49. #16 Israel doesnt have to accept the two state solution it
TJ ,   SA/TX   (06.30.11)
Is their own choice.
50. JUST DO IT DAMN IT!!!
Bad assed Jew. ,   United States   (06.30.11)
The American people stand with Israel, why are we paying terrorists at all? STOP ALL FUNDING OF THE PALS.
51. Yes to that Terry !!
Bad assed Jew. ,   United States   (06.30.11)
If we want peace we must end funding all terrorists.
52. Happy 4th of July to you too!
Bad assed Jew. ,   United States   (06.30.11)
Nothing like independence.
53. EXCELLENT MOVE
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (06.30.11)
Great move!! But remember the Pals beg money from numerous sources. During the Arafat days most of the oil sheikdoms paid blackmail money to keep the terrorism away from their countries. Right now of course the Pals get money from Europe, the UN, numerous Arab and Muslim countries. So this is just a drop in the bucket. For those who think Iran will pick up the difference, fine. If the Pals want to be like Hamas, the lapdogs of Iran, that's up to them, right? They will come to regret that decision.
54. #23 Jon - Baltimore
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (06.30.11)
Don't be so selective, try telling the whole story "The tragic assault by Israeli forces during the Six Day War in 1967 on an American vessel, the USS Liberty, has been a source of controversy and conspiracy theories since it occurred. Several government investigations have concluded that the attack, in which 34 American servicemen were killed and many more injured, was carried out in error. Furthermore, every piece of information declassified to date - most recently in June 2004 - has supported this conclusion. Much of this information is available to anyone with an Internet connection. Nonetheless, many continue to allege that Israel attacked the Liberty knowing that it was an American ship and that they were killing American servicemen. For detractors of Israel, the incident - and the alleged U.S. government cover-up that followed - powerfully demonstrates the treachery and power of the Jewish State and its American supporters. The story, told from this perspective, has become a propaganda tool to undermine the legitimacy of Israel. This article debunks the leading conspiracy theories suggesting that Israel acted malevolently. Background On June 8, 1967, during the Six Day War, Israeli war planes and torpedo boats attacked the USS Liberty, an intelligence gathering ship, while it was on a surveillance mission off the shores of El Arish, in the Sinai Peninsula. 34 Americans died and 171 were injured. Israel claimed it mistook the Liberty for an enemy vessel. Several Israeli and U.S. investigations corroborated that claim. In 1999, moreover, a National Security Agency report from 1981 was released claiming that "the tragedy resulted not only from Israeli miscalculation but also from faulty U.S. communications practices." Since July 2003, this report has been available on the NSA Web site accompanied by a recording of radio communications between Israeli pilots made by a U.S. spy plane on the scene throughout the episode. " Of course the IDF must attempt to dominate, she's been attacked too many times by her neighbors I suggest they cut money to both sides and your access to the air that you breathe
55. #24 justice, my foot
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (06.30.11)
You know what ? Nobody cares what you're for or against re:25 You've in la la land, the Palestinian's have repeatedly stated that they will NEVER recognize Israel, keep up with the times, they've said it again and again and again
56. #35 split/schizo/wes
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (06.30.11)
What happened, I thought you would have been on one of the boats that won't get to Gaza ? You know, people that talk about taxes and usually the ones that do their utmost to avoid paying them Whose interests are you working for, it's certainly not America's because America is a rather tolerant country that accepts people of all religions & races I'm willing to wager that you have a nice Brown Shirt uniform in your closet, along with a pair of jerk boots and a crooked cross armband
57. #39 Alex Weiss - Prove your case !!
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (06.30.11)
I am giving you the opportunity to prove that it's Palestinian land, you can be the first, all the others ran away Since you pretend to be an advocate for the fictional Palestinian's,, I hope you won't mind answering a few questions about them Just keep in mind that ducking the questions only means that you're all wind and no substance What was their currency called? Are there any coins that attest to their economy? What was Palestine's form of government? Name its kings or rulers. What are their achievements?
58. to nr. 41.
justice for all ,   world/planet earth   (06.30.11)
i meant no world-hegemony from not any people/country/ideology/religion or what so ever. we all have to be the boss in our own country without domination/interference/meddling from others.
59. to nr. 55.
justice for all ,   world/planet earth   (06.30.11)
i think nobody cares what you are for or against i can say about your reaction to my tackback on my turn. who do you think you are to judge me? i do not need your permission to give my opinions. judge yourself first before judging other people eventually. other people can also judge you in reaction. i do not care at all what you think of me. everybody has the right of her/his opinion. FREEDOM OF SPEECH, EXPRESSION AND OPINION EVERYWHERE AND ALWAYS!!!!!
60. To: No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.30.11)
Well, the ersatz "Palestinians" do not exactly enjoy a booming economy (all those well-paying jobs in Israel went bye-bye with the establishment of the "Palestine" Authority), so you really had better pay attention. The EU has cut you off, and if the U.S. cuts you off, you will have NOTHING -- I note for the record that your Arab brethren (even the oil-rich ones) cannot stand you and no longer support you financially. So take your foolish rhetoric and you know what.
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