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'Obama is the best thing Israel has going for it'
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 19.09.11, 23:50
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31. Obama
brian ,   USA   (09.20.11)
This just proves that librelism is a mental disorder, How can anyone believe this shit?? Obama is the one who insulted Netanyahu, not the other way around. They have no respect for the truth, none at all.
32. Re: Obama the best thing that has happened to Israel?
Paula ,   Dallas, USA   (09.20.11)
Surely this article must be satire! It can't be based on fact or truth. If it's not satire, then it makes me ill. To think that the media will debase itself to the point that it will blatantly lie and fabricate outrageous propaganda for Obama. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Shame on them. And to Salma: Anybody on the Republican side is more qualified to be Prez than Obama. Sheesh!
33. This is proof that drugs are bad for brains
afried ,   Delray Beach, USA   (09.20.11)
NY magazine writers are definatley on too much hash. Over time it does cloud thinking. There has never been an American President that has kissed so much Muslim Butt as Obama. At the same time he has cut off our friends like Mubarik. How has that worked NY magazine? Obama has been very thankful to Edrogen. For what only Obama knows. Turkey has just threatened the European Union and Cypris over oil drilling and who they may choose as European president. I guess appeasment and kissing Muslim butt is not working to well.
34. Notice its a NY magazine, not Israeli
Laura the Jewess ,   JEWrusalem   (09.20.11)
35. What a Crap!
Brod ,   USA   (09.20.11)
Only Lunatics would think Obama is best for Israel.
36. Its not just about Israel.
Susan ,   Kfar Saba   (09.20.11)
American Jews are Americans and they see the economy going south just like non-Jewish Americans. It affects them just like everybody else. Americans vote their wallets first and foremost.
37. A Muslim with a Kippah?
Chaim ,   Arad   (09.20.11)
Wow. He really is hurting for votes. "I gotta get the Jewish votes back. I know I'll wear a kippah and look pious. Hmm. Tell me Michele, should I get some tack on peyot?"
38. Israel
DC ,   NYC   (09.20.11)
When you see what the Arabs/Moslems are doing to each other in their own countries, how can the world expect Israel to get along with them??? Plus they almost all come out and say that they don't want Israel to exist as a Jewish state.
39. Just one small example...
Elad Lending ,   Yahel, Israel   (09.20.11)
Obama made a speech thanking various nations of the world for helping to deal with the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. He mentioned several nations by name, but not Israel. Israel, by all reports, got there quickest, and set up the most effective field hospital! Is this not worthy of mention, or does Obama hate Israel?
40. How can a muslim president be a jewish one
zionist forever   (09.20.11)
If Obama has been showing tough love to Israel for the past three years through all the hostility he has shown then I would hate to think what he would do if he just wanted to be tough but without the love. If Obama is so big on tough love why did he never once make any effort to force Abbas to talk. Obama has been in love with Abbas and the rest of the islamic world since day one and desperate to create a palestinian state but the man never once told Abbas to stop acting a fool and sit and talk so he could help him. Muslim or Jewish president come 2012 he sadly will probably get the Jewish vote again. Some Jews who voted for him in 2008 may have deserted him but in general the Jews still love him.
41. Everyone who thinks of Obama as being
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (09.20.11)
pro Israel is a mental case...period !
42. To Sarah B No.2
Philip K ,   Wexford, Ireland   (09.20.11)
First of all I would like to say that you are correct. President Obama is absolutely no friend of Israel. But here's a news flash for you: Where would the SOVEREIGN state of Israel be without all of the American aid it receives? i can tell you, it would have been destroyed years ago!
43. 3 reasons to support proposition
Tambour ,   Eilat   (09.20.11)
* Obama worshipfully bows down to Abdullah of Saudi Wali al- Haramein *OBama chose to worship at feet of Jeremiah Wright , curser of America for 20 years * Obama's Presidential campaign funded by moslems with money laundered on Internet
44. He had his run, Salma
Cameron ,   USA   (09.20.11)
Trust a true cynic & realist in this matter. The American people will not put up with 4 more years of this routine. Even his most die-hard supporters and lackeys are disillusioned, and for bloody good reason. We have collectively hit the limit with Obama. We can take no more. Now wise up, and start using your head instead of your heart to assess the issue, or I'll turn Sarah loose on you.
45. #8 mark
solomon ,   bklyn   (09.20.11)
Israel withdrew from Gaza and much of the WB. In return, they got rockets, murders, bus bombs, etc. Abbas has said 1. They will not give up on their demands even after a treaty is signed. 2. They will not recognize Israel as a Jewish state [yet will make "Palestine" judenrien] 3. They will not stop teaching their children to kill Jews [even though they promised in the Oslo accords to change their kids' education]. Israel will not use all it's might on the civilian population of Gaza if they can help it. (It is difficult as Hamas hides behind them). But if the shoe was on the other foot, Hamas would not hesitate to obliterate Israel. They have said so from the get go. Aren't you missing something here? The Israelis have tried and tried and the "Pals" have run away every time an agreement came close. And you say that's Israel's fault. You might be missing something here, ya think?
46. The NY Magazine is a mega Garbage magazine
Maxim ,   ISRAELOAMERICAN   (09.20.11)
Sorry! you can onle fool the Jewish people once. Not twice. I do respect our president. A man with a good heart and a beautiful mind. His pollicy toward Israel was and is completely off balance. Israel lives in a very tough neighborhood.That is tough enough.Tough love will only make Israel tougher and harder to deal with. Get it NY Magazine?
47. #1 Charles mom ami, It is Le Mond Magazine
Maxim ,   ISRAELOAMERICAN   (09.20.11)
Not La Monde. How is beautiful Paris is doing in our days? Aurevoir Paris mon amour. Have a great day Monsieur Charles.
48. What do you know selma?
Maxim ,   ISRAELOAMERICAN   (09.20.11)
No one capable to be the Prezzzzzzz of the US. I don't get that. Do you Selma?
49. What?
Ezra ,   San Diego   (09.20.11)
Someone is living in la,la land.
50. Obama and The Jews
Martin Gray ,   United States   (09.20.11)
When all else fails, and U.S. policy in the middle-east has now completely fallen apart, Washington can always blame it all on the ingratitude of the Jews. This is the second time they've missed the Messiah.
51. Kick out obama
Mike ,   US   (09.20.11)
obama is the absolute worst president ever
52. obama is worst for Israel
Steve ,   USA   (09.20.11)
It is supported by evidence obama is anti-Israel. The new york magazine was probably written by a nutcase liberal. Or some lunatic that supports anything anti-Israel.
53. lets hope for a new president in 2012
Brian ,   washington d.c.   (09.20.11)
kick out obama. please enough already. kick him out.
54. Majority of US Jews no longer support obama
Chris ,   Nevada   (09.20.11)
Majority of US Jews no longer support obama. The special election in New York is a good demonstration.
55. Wake UP & Be Thankful!
F14 ,   United States   (09.20.11)
You are either NAIVE, or IGNORANT! Israel without the United States support, would not last on month! Sovereign State?? lol Be very careful, don't bite the hand that feeds you! For decades, Billions of $$$ have been "gifted" to ISRAEL, and yet your ARROGANCE..!!? The entire WORLD is standing against the Apartheid Policies of the state of ISRAEL, (including many Israeli's) except for ONE COUNTRY: "The United States of AMERICA" Thank You
56. This notion is so stupid, that even a Jewish intellectual
tom ,   tel aviv   (09.20.11)
will not fall for it; or will he...?
57. Damage control
Mike ,   TA   (09.20.11)
This is just damage control by the Dems after losing Weiner's NY congress seat to a Repub. Taking an lefty position on Israel is one negative issue for Obama...but his mishandling of the economy is really gonna be the nail in his political coffin.
58. Jewish
Sigmund   (09.20.11)
what is jewish anyway a satmar who blames zionism for the holocaust or a secular nationalist like jabotinsky who urged begged the jews of europe to flood palestine to escape mass pogroms.
59. Largest recipient of US aid
Alex   (09.20.11)
Seeing as Israel is the largest recipient of US aid, it is hardly unreasonable to accept that US Administrations will try to influence policy. And maybe you should be a bit more grateful. It doesn't mean they are anti-Israel--Obama, as he is showing with the veto threat even though it will damage US interests in the region, is NOT anti-Israel. He is however, trying to advance the peace process, which is harmed by things like continuing the settlements, which is hands down a stupid policy. Israel should take some constructive advice from it's biggest friend, instead of acting like it is entitled to do whatever it wants, and yet receive unwavering support. We support you, we support Israel, but that doesn't mean we cede all right to disagree with your government and administrations on specific policy.
60. What are they drinking?
Ellen ,   Israel/USA   (09.20.11)
Let's see--the American Jews are wrong, the Israeli Jews are wrong, NY Magazine is correct--NOT!!!
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