Opinion  Attila Somfalvi
US punched Bibi, Barak in the face
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 15.08.12, 20:03
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31. Uh...what? Israel could nuke Iran to oblivion.
Audeze   (08.15.12)
32. We ARE used to it.
Israel   (08.15.12)
Members of the Obama administration have been talking down to and humiliating Bibi from the git go, and Bibi has held his head high, with that half grin he is known for, gone ahead and done what's best for Israel. It is the US and its school yard bullying that is going to have to get used to little Israel, that will not bow down to them, like other nations.
33. Just confirms the US is a control freak.
Israel   (08.15.12)
34. Every Israeli VICTORY was "NULLIFIED" by "friend" the USA.
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (08.15.12)
35. Interesting
Samaritan ,   World   (08.15.12)
One article and it sends the talkbackers into an anti-American frenzy. I had no idea it would be so easy to derail the US Israel alliance.
36. Need I remind you that?
TanerUSA ,   NYC   (08.15.12)
Without US support and backing Israel cannot exist? I mean what is this attitude and ungratefulness?
37. And every Israeli crime is hidden by USA
Taner ,   NYC   (08.15.12)
Or have you forgotten that? Who else does Israel have but USA? Do you think Israel can exist for even a month without USA?
38. Didn't I say so?
Taner ,   New York   (08.15.12)
Look at the arrogance and hatred towards USA, Israel's only ally in the World... Just look at this!
39. More reason for me to vote for OBAMA!
Taner ,   New York   (08.15.12)
Simply because he puts a halt on constant Israeli bullying, while Israel has 300+ nukes. Get real.. And you and I both know Obama will win the elections!
40. LOOK BACK
david ,   montreal,canada   (08.15.12)
That is why; when Israel goes to war against any one it should show most of its power. Show it can fight and win in a decisive maner.
41. What a jerk
Eli Sceptre ,   New York   (08.15.12)
This kind of editorializing is dangerous. Israel will rely on itself and on the G-d in whom it entrusts its destiny. The leftist globalist kenyan in Washington will go down i nthe annals of history as the man who allowed madmen to get weapons of devastating capability and bring the western world to its knees. This author is nothing short of a fool.
42. Another manufactured crisis
FRAGO ,   NYC USA   (08.15.12)
Like the Bush administration did with Iraq, the current Israeli administration manufactures a crisis to advance its own particular ideology of removing Iran once and for all as a regional power. No matter what Ahmedinejad says about wiping Israel off the map, it's akin to your little brother throwing a tantrum and saying he's going to kill you. If anyone would be wiped off the map, it would be Iran. All that would have to happen is one Iranian missile (nuclear or otherwise) to be launched at Israel. Of course there are those who would say: Why let it get to this point? But that's the same thing Condeleeza Rice said about the "smoking gun" being a "mushroom cloud," and we all know what a lie THAT turned out to be. History does, in fact, repeat itself... ad nauseum.
43. Panetta and Dempsey. Don't believe them
carlos ,   San Diego CA   (08.15.12)
How can we believe the leaders of a war against people carrying rifles such as in Afganistan and Irak that lasted for years and yearsa and is still going on. Not a very good resume is it?
44. and Romney and congressional GOP cannot open their mouths
avramele   (08.15.12)
No candidate particularly a Republican can second guess the assessment of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff - in particular a neophyte like Romney who only recently managed to piss off all of Britain ( no easy task) and is vulnerable on the issues around Sheldon Adelson. Advantage Obama and sanity.
45. Sounds more like Obama is panicing &
Alex ,   USA   (08.15.12)
hysterically worried that Israel will derail his election campaign. This is latest of public salvos in news media against Israel-bibi. It contradicts his pose he has Israel's back; more likely he wants to stab Israel in the back and make it heel to his agenda. Israel must do what is in its best interests. Hopefully Israel has the means to safeguard itself from Iran.. Even a 2-3 year delay is better than laying down to be extinguished. Obama will do nothing effective to stop Iran from going nuke
46. Obama punch to Bibi
Floriane ,   Israel   (08.15.12)
Actually Obama did do us a favor. In case American Jews would give their votes to him, they may think TWICE. At least I hope so! Why is the US willing to help Iran after the quake? Double faced allright and last but not Least we can attack when we want, we don't need to wait after the November elections. We can choose and We Will be the leaders of the World. The world will bow to us for having accomplished all by ourselves. we only need Hashem!
47. iran
dazalax ,   East Azerbaijan/iran   (08.15.12)
the war will last 5 minutes! as iran can almost do nothing to retaliate!! But and there is a big but, bibi is pushing athiest islam,religion(harmeless religious folks are ok as long as they dont ram it down my throat!) and islamic regime haters like me to support them and this is not good for any one!!How ever as I have mentioned before,islamic or non islamic regime nuclear activities will go on in Iran so please live with it and make some sort of an accommodation !! Long Live Peace
48. The only one who needs a punch
Shalom ,   Ashdod, IL   (08.15.12)
in the face is the sorry writer of this pathetic article. It seems that the writer is the one who dances to the American tune. Do not worry, Israel will strike Iran because if we listened to defeatist like you we would have had no country at all. Remember, Hashem is always with us
49. #20
Madeleine ,   Rehovot Israel   (08.15.12)
Begging for your support? On the contrary, Israel will be doing your dirty work for you, same as we nuked Osirak else a lot more Yanks would have dome home in body bags. And american only entereed WWII after the Japs attacked Pearl harbour - thousands of miles for your country. A load of lilly-livered apologies for humans people like you and your Moslem president are.
50. Ness Gadol Haya Po
The Prophetess ,   FL, USA   (08.15.12)
The goyim are $h*tting in their pants over the fact that in a mere 64 years, the Impossible happened: Ness Gadol Haya Po - A Great Miracle Happened Here: The Tiny State Of Israel became a World Player, an Innovator, Exporter, Teacher, Athlete, Warrior. And they are seething with jealous rage. Am Yisrael Chai!
51. attila
alexi   (08.15.12)
attilla the worshipper of olmert and livni, 2 of israel's worst leaders, is as dumb as a doorknob. Dempsey gave his opinion like panetta probably more inspired by barak and bibi's endless begging for US to take the lead so he thought he could push them around. Israeli leaders have to be sobre minded able to resist the weaklings of haaretz and the other jewish cowards who are still in large abundance bred by 2000 years of progrommes. Regardless of the what the torah suggests and what the religion seems to say, jews are not better than any other non jews and certainly not favoured by god over any others. And if god says indeed you are favoured, then I say God with great respect, you are wrong. I give you absolute proof that jews are no better than non jews; Olmert, ramon, peres, livni, yishai, barak-these are firm proof that jews are no better and even worse than non jews. Chosen people taken out of context has led to much resentment and antisemitism and jews should amend the books to delete it once and for all. judaism is a good religion for sure but take the rubbish out.
52. #49 - Well then stop begging
Taner ,   NYC   (08.15.12)
Haaretz, YNet, JPost, and all you guys have been begging for US support to attack Iran. Stop begging and bite for once instead of barking! Oran is nopt Iraq... They will retaliate fiercely, why don't you t ry?
53. #46 - American Jews?
Taner ,   NYC, US   (08.15.12)
How many of them are there? 6-7 millions? Big deal!
54. taner
Chimo ,   USA   (08.15.12)
Your a worm. First of all, as an American I know that Israelis have every right to be worried by what iran is doing and saying. Secondly, it's scum like you who are there to say to all Americans "look at at how those jews treat their supposed best ally" blah blah blah. Israel would never flip off the U.S., but scum like you are just waiting to portray israel and the jews as ungrateful. Israel does just as much for the U.S. in terms of supplying the best intelligence. It's not a one way street of only the U.S. helping Israel. Thos e of us who support Israel have to make sure that we don't let any kind of split occur in the U.S. Israeli alliance. Too many scum like Taner are waiting for it to happen
55. 36
(08.15.12)
really? however did we jewish israelis existed without you from 1948 on. we fought all arab wars and won. the usa never gave israel any money or military hardware until after the 1973 war, sir. and yewt, we rag tag army that we were still won all our wars in 1948 and in 1956 and in 1967 and in 1973. WITHOUT YOUR HELP OR MONEY. we saved your ass in iraq because we, israelis bombed sadam's nuclear reactor. we saved your ass in shock and awe against iraq because the nuke bombs were not there anymore. can you imagine your military with nukes in sadam's hands. you idiot. without mossad, the cia is nothing.
56. 37
(08.15.12)
you are such an inbecile and clueless moron that you don't really deserve an answer.
57. 38
(08.15.12)
israel only ally??? really???? then how come the eu decided to upgrade all its economic and educational and civic ties with israel last week? you are such a fool. but keep on dreaming your anti israel dream. didn't you know that israel is the 17th best economy in the world???? where is the usa? in the dump obama created for it, you imbecile! israel is the educational and technological envy of the entire world. do some research, you fool.
58. RE: US punched Bibi, Barak in the face
Ephraim ,   Henderson NV US   (08.15.12)
Given the U.S.' history of throwing allies under the bus (e.g., the abandonment of South Vietnam in April 1975, Iran under Pahlavi in 1979, Egypt under Mubarak, and Dr. Shakil Afridi (Pakistani physician who assisted the CIA in locating Osama bin Laden), this latest stunt by the Obama Administration is hardly surprising - yet it is completely indefensible and unforgivable, and makes me ashamed to call myself an American. May G'd bless Israel and bring her swift and decisive victories over her enemies.
59. A mouthful of hot air!
Shlomie liberow ,   london   (08.15.12)
What a load of hyperbole. Yellow journalism at its finest!
60. Oh been observing them for some time, #20
Cameron ,   USA   (08.15.12)
Bemused as Hell with all this prima donna squalling. Particularly interesting to note the hysterical edge in them becoming stronger with each passing week.
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