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Netanyahu is no Churchill
Yoaz Hendel
Published: 28.07.12, 14:20
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1. Forget Churchill, we need a King David!
Joshua   (07.28.12)
Which we will never get from Netanyahu because he is a quasi-economist, not a man of God. He simply does not understand why Israel exists. "My people suffer for lack of wisdom".....
2. THE IRANIAN PROBLEM - ?
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (07.28.12)
Iran will not retaliate an Israeli Military strike with the only means at its disposal, even its Long range Ballistic Missiles. If Iran was to use them, Iran would be finished as an orgaised state, and the Word of HASHEM would fail as belowe. As according to Ezekiel 38-39, we can se that Persia/Iran is still an organised state, albait an Israeli Military strike. This points to the fact that Iran have had to submitt to Gog and Magog, just because of the Israeli Military strike. Without that Israeli Military strike, Iran woulde not have had to. The Word of HASHEM will Never Fail. This means that HASHEM in some Way, have Prevented this Iranian move, a countrastrike against Israel with its long range Ballistic Missiles. This Prevention HASHEM could have done by the IDF, or in some other way. IDF sertainly know how to Prevent Iran from a Countrastrike. HASHEM and Israel Forever !. Arn.Swedn.
3. When the consequences could be WWIII . . .
nibor ,   israel   (07.28.12)
one thinks twice about bombing Iran. When the consequences could also be irreparable retaliation for Israelis and Americans pulling the trigger is something one doesn't jump into. It's easy to shout, "shoot, shoot", but when the enemy is not going to sit passively when shot, maybe other alternatives should be sought.
4. you cannot squeeze blood out of a stone
milson   (07.28.12)
netanyahu's heart is in theright place but he cannot change who he is. He sweats every major decision and needs god and everyone else to make it for him. He has absoultely no intention to hit iran, nor does barak, who is an empty bag expecially after paintball guns on the marmora. Bibi is not made of that stuff, neither was olmert, peres. Yaalon, libeerman and landau can take such decision. You are correct that bibi brought in Mofaz, another general and hanegbi later so the world would make the decision for him. Again, bibi is better than olmert and livni, but he cannot take any major decision and nieither can barak and that is the way it is.
5. Netanyahu is not churchill
Benjamin ,   Greenville   (07.28.12)
Thank God someone finally told the truth. Netanyahu is not Churchill. Now someone needs to send this Caroline Glick. By the time Israelis muster the nerve to deal with Iran it will be too late.
6. Netanyahu : Churchill or Chamberlain?
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (07.28.12)
If he just let's the Iran situation keep on festering without taking bold, decisive action he will be considered a Chamberlain. But obviously, the jury is still out on that one. So sit tight, we could be heading into turbulence.
7. Since god is known to sit at his loo at crucial moments(Au-
tom ,   tel aviv   (07.28.12)
schwitz) or plainly to take long vacations from human bickering, I'm afraid we'll have to do it ourselves, by ourselves. Leave things like lightning and thunder to god: at that he's excellent! Netanyahu's courage will be undersigned by our blood, just like the British had to. Are you prepared to do that? Am I ? All this "profiling" of characters is frankly a bit embarassing. Caroline Glick is one clever woman, with that I fully agree. "Caroline for Churchill, NOW" !!!! :-))
8. Israel needs a leader like Feiglin.
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.28.12)
The author is right on target. It is Bibi's nature to talk tough and concede to every demand made on him. It's been the same throughout his political career. Likud made a terrible mistake when it reelected Bibi as it's head. Israel needs a leader like his Likud rival, Moshe Feiglin.
9. Netanyahu is not churchill
Benjamin ,   Greenville   (07.28.12)
Caroline Glick would make an awesome PM, however, she should stop defending that Churchill wanna be, Netanyahu
10. Netanyahu likes to project
Ivor Evenbiggergun   (07.28.12)
himself as some mythical Churchill because that is who the people in America can relate to, and it is the American taxpayer who pay's Israel's bills. Unfortunately for Israel Netanyahu is no Churchill, in fact comparing him to Chamberlaine is unfair. netanyahu is closer to Mussolini. A weak ineffectual leader who is prone to populist moves because he wants people to like him
11. Strike on Iran catastrophic at this moment
Vlad ,   Haifa   (07.28.12)
A strike on Iran will automatically trigger the closing of the straits of Ormuz, which will generate a sudden increase on the price of oil. Consequently, a wave of sshock will reach quickly the European markets, ans the economies will start falling like in a huge domino structure. Since the strong economic ties nowadays, the world economy will enter a colaps... A good general is not the one who wins a war, but the one who manages to achieve the goals by avoiding the confrontation (Sun Tze).
12. Bibi could permanently put a stop to the
Reuven   (07.29.12)
rocket attacks in two minutes. Isn't it time do do that? And why are we supplying Gaza with goods and electricity, when Hamas is killing our people? No other nation in the world would do that!
13. How about Asquith' Wait and see,'or was it Obama ?
Roland Seener ,   London England   (07.29.12)
14. Churchill sanctioned the Balfour's corruption.
BUTSeriously ,   Sydney   (07.29.12)
15. Netanyahu Is The Most Dangerous Man In World
World Citizen ,   the world   (07.29.12)
He is going to start a war that could lead to WW3. Israel will not get out unscathed. Do you think the Americans, Russian, and Chinese are going to fight a nuclear war without launching at least one boomer class submarine's worth of ICBMs at the cause of all their troubles? Don't be naive.
16. Bibi Churchill
Jayjay ,   Israel   (07.29.12)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/freejay3/7664865608/in/photostream Something i whipped up :)
17. #11 you have summed it up
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (07.29.12)
You've summed-up Ahmadinejad's strategy. No one can defeat the Americans but closing Hormuz before the elections will end Obama's career. For that reason, it is unlikely anything will happen until then. The day after the elections, Obama will probably give the order to attack. Ultimately, it is up to the Iranian engineers. If by Tuesday, November 6, 2012 the Iranians have nukes, the world as we know it will change for the worse, thanks to the Jew-hating fool Barack Obama.
18. He is right
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (07.29.12)
Bibi is no Churchill. Nor do we need a Churchill. What we need is another Shamir and the closest we have is Moshe Feiglin. That will do for now
19. Churchill let the Jews die
Zivron   (07.29.12)
Churchill admired Jews but the British Empire was his main ambition in fighting nazism he was a great hero.But he allowed the Jews to be sacrificed in Europe and did not alter the notorious white paper or even offer srilanka to Jews in Hungary Rumania or Poland.For every Jew exterminated by nazi sadism ten Gentiles were saved.
20. Netanyahu is notning but a big liar .
Salma ,   Palestine   (07.29.12)
21. Nr 15. Idiot !!!.
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (07.29.12)
No Nuclear Nation starts a Nuclear War against another Nuclear Nation, if that Nuclear Nation is not deprived of their Nuclear Capasity or are not able to strike back. That is - Nuces can only be used against those who does not have them or as above. You are no Worls Citizen but only a Leftist Jerk and Usefull Idiot. Arn.Sweden.
22. Netanyahu a Churchill
andre ,   Gladstone Mo USA   (07.29.12)
Under Churchill's watch British Empire disintegrated. Forces of history have their own momentum. in 1800 France weakened Britain and Americans were able to withstand British claims on New World. Now America dominates the British Empire's realm..
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