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Romney is good for Israel
Shoula Romano Horing
Published: 09.10.12, 11:10
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1. IF ...IF..
FO ,   Belgium   (10.09.12)
Some people pretend that if Bibi Netanyahu was the republican candidate for the presidential election in the US, he would surely beat Obama. I would rather say that M. Romney, with his remarkable geopolitical and historical knowledge about the Middle-East would be an excellent Prime Minister for Israel !
2. Only Obama sees Bibi's lies?His sanctimoniousness?Posturing?
miki ,   tampa   (10.09.12)
3. Good analysis
Steve ,   USA   (10.09.12)
Kudos to the author for this excellent article. Obama dreams only for his own glory. Will sacrifice or weaken Israel to do so. Romney is a realist. He sees the truth as do Israelis. The Pals do not want peace. If they did, they'd sit down at the table without preconditions. They'd jump on it in fact. Only a victor can set a precondition to talks.
4. Good for Israel, good for America.
Tahl   (10.09.12)
Good luck and Godspeed to you Mitt. You are just the man the US and Israel need in the oval office.
5. Romney is good for Israel.
Elsie. ,   Gush Halav   (10.09.12)
Whew," in secretly taped video" now that really is scarey!! .
6. Rubbish!!!
MelekhShaul ,   Jerusalem   (10.09.12)
It is past time for the many Obama deniers to grow up. Like many other societies in denial, ours doesn't want to be told that it can't go on as it is as if everything is OK. And instead of buying in to the Let's Be Paranoid Message of Bibi and co, and being fooled into believing that because Bibi and Mitt once worked together, Mitt in the White House is a carte blanche for any insane military adventure the Prime Minister deems worthwhile. It's great to read yet one more ex-patriate Israeli telling us what and who are good for us, especially those with neo-fascist beliefs.
7. What about his latest brilliant idea?
Mark ,   London, UK   (10.09.12)
According to British papers, Romney is going to give tanks, helicopters and fighter planes to the rebels in Syria (aka Al Qaeda). Won't be much use till they learn how to use them, so probably just in time to transfer their eventual usage against the State of Israel....unless Israel steps in first and blows these gifts from the USA to smithereens.
8. A threat to israel.
michael Pielet ,   israel   (10.09.12)
Did you hear Romney's foreign policy speech? Two states living side by side in peace, '"pieces". What a horrific statement. Romney adds his support to the establishment of an arab terrorist state in Judea and Samaria. Reality, the establishment of an arab irredentist state in Judea and Samaria would be a mortal threat to Israel and further destabilize the middle east. Governor Romney is adopting Obama's position on the creation of a terrorist state. Where did this ridiculous idea come from? Rabin, Peres, Olmert, and later adopted by Bibi. Why vote for Romney?
9. To: No. 7
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.09.12)
Romney has not made any such suggestion. The British papers are wrong. Perhaps they should stick to spying on members of the royal family -- real journalism is simply not their forte.
10. romney and the arab world
vj ,   capetown southafrica   (10.09.12)
A Romney Presidency will plunge the world and Israel into an endless war. The World does not need another warmonger US President!!
11. Romney's last refuge
Michael ,   Haifa   (10.09.12)
If he doesn't make it, he can always get a job as Netanyahu's press officer
12. Romney is good for America and Israel.
Chaim ,   Israel   (10.09.12)
There is not one good thing an honest person can say about the Obama presidency. Time to end the nightmare. Romney is good for both American and Israel.
13. This Is an American Election
emanon ,   USA   (10.09.12)
We must vote for who will be best for the US. If you in the top 2% income bracket, male, heterosexual and of Northern / Western European ancestry, Romney will be your choice. If you care about your future health plan, womens rights, minority rights, religious freedom, increasing your income, you care about other people and the US continuing as a desirable place to live, you will NOT vote for Romney.
14. #7 what's the difference?
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (10.09.12)
All you are saying is that in the worst case, Romney is as bad as Obama. If Al Qaeda defeats Assad, they will take his tanks, choppers and planes, all thanks to Obama. Obama has already given them much more dangerous anti-air and anti-tank missiles from Gaddaffi's arsenal, and soon, from Mubarak's. Forget Israel: Obama critically damaged American foreign interests and the world economy. Wait and see what the price of petrol and heating oil will be in the winter.
15. Romney
Julian Lawrence ,   London   (10.09.12)
Unfortunately Romney cannot rely on 75% of american foolish Jews who continue to vote democrat. They are a disgrace and obviously have very little regard for the safety of Israel.
16. #2
Madeleine ,   Israel   (10.09.12)
And what exactly do y ou know about bibi, Israel, the Middle East?
17. @10 It's the Arab/Muslim states that are plunging the world
rebecca ,   Modiin   (10.09.12)
into an endless war.
18. @6 It's time for Obama lovers to realise Obama is NOT god.
rebecca ,   Modiin   (10.09.12)
The man has brainwashed some Americans in a way I have only seen with Hitler. (Not comparing them, just their effect on their electorate.) The man is at best naive/arrogant of Middle East policy, at worst a strong Arab supporter and ready to drag America after him. If Americans want to live in a socialist state it's their right to vote that way, but to tell Israel that we are paranoid is beyond the right of anyone other than Israelis. Obama cannot dictate to us. He cannot tell us we have nothing to worry about when we have much, incl him, to worry about.
19. To No. 6
Larry ,   Gulfport, Ms. USA   (10.09.12)
Congratulations for continuing the embarrassing tradition of the Israeli left of attacking opinions that one disagrees with based upon the geographical location of the source. Whether voiced from inside Israel or not the merits of an argument remain the same. Obama is a European type socialist who unlike Romney is not sympathetic to Israel. This is as true if stated from Mississippi as it would be from Jerusalem
20. VJ # 10
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (10.09.12)
Romney is not going to change the direction of the world per se but Obama will ensure the world keeps heading the way it is going. We have had 4 years of a spineless stuffed shirt in our Whitehouse and we have had enough.
21. Romney will save the World
Mark ,   ZA   (10.09.12)
If the world caught Hitler in time 60 million lives would have been saved. If Romney catches Iran in time billuions of lives will be saved.
22. one crucial item omitted
alexandralongisland ,   sands point ny   (10.09.12)
guess you didn't think it warranted mentioning romney was speaking to JEWISH DONORS telling them what they want to hear to get more millions
23. Romney
Phil Green ,   Hallandale Florida   (10.09.12)
If Romney is elected, 50 million Americans will continue to not have medical insurance! And the Supreme Court will be a disaster for the next 25 years!
24. Romney is not even good for America.
Gunnar ,   Gothenburg, Sweden   (10.09.12)
A person who completely lacks vision, other than "I W-A-N-T T-O B-E-C-O-M-E P-R-E-S-I-D-E-N-T", is not going to be good for anybody.
25. Obama will be back ...
Lisa ,   LA, Ca   (10.09.12)
in couple of months some lawyers might have to change their field or move away ... or maybe back to Israel
26. Romney for Israel
Sam ,   USA   (10.09.12)
If you think he is good for Israel you are sadly mistaken and I hope we never see what he will do to the US or Israel.
27. Then Let Romney be Prime Minister of Israel
M. Martin ,   NYC/Tel-Aviv   (10.09.12)
Problem is that the US is electing a President for the UNITED STATES, not Israel. Israel has its own Prime MInister. Obama is good for the United States. Let Romney by Prime Minister then...
28. More warmongering ,...
split ,   US   (10.09.12)
There're other minorities in US that vote for the candidate concerning if he's/she's good for this country not if he/she will be good for the countries of their origin - A few decades of this policy teaches us that what's good for Israel spells bad for US ,...
29. 11 - And move there too ;) ,...
split ,   US   (10.09.12)
30. #8: Under Romney - no Plaestinian state
Zipi ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (10.09.12)
In the public speech Romney gave MOnday he stated the usual support for a twop state solution as Bush junior who has been also pro Israel stated because he needs to win Independents and moderates . But privately there will not be a Palestinian state, becuase he understands how tiny and narrow Israel is and that a weak Israel is not good for the USA. He understands the danger of a Palestinian state becoming an Iranina base. He will support Israel attacking iran because he understands Iran's danger to the world.
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