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Former US official: Romney isn't Israel's savior
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 21.10.12, 23:17
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31. The Devil you don't know,Romney is
BEN JABO (MACHAL ,   ISRAEL   (10.22.12)
is better than the devil you do know, Obama
32. Obama is a great friend of Israel
Eldar ,   Haifa   (10.22.12)
Talkbackers are so blind to the last four years of strengthened military relations, steady and increasing funding (iron dome, etc), and steadfast and sober policies on dealing with emerging Arab governments. And Obama is committed to America as a heterogeneous society where all can benefit equally - a vision consistent with Jewish success in the US. I suggest that a small but vocal corner of the Jewish community, who are disproportionately represented in talkbacks because they have nothing else to do but complain, is simply racist and can't deal with an African American in the White House (especially one with such a threatening middle name!).
33. Aaron Miller is a leftist member of IPF
Rod ,   Fargo N.Dakota   (10.22.12)
Israel Policy Form that urges one way Israeli concessions.He was also a member of seeds of peace ,where Adam Shapiro started his anti Israel career.If you don't know who Adam Shapiro he is he's a founder of International Solidarity Movement.Shapiro was hanging out in Yasser Arafat's fortress when the IDF surrounded it
34. incorrect
joe ,   washington dc   (10.22.12)
Obama in his next term will actively undermine Israel against Iran, and will actively seek to be "more Palestinian than the Palestinians" in trying to stop Jewish settlement in the West Bank. Romney may not go after Iran actively, but he will not undermine Israel, he will speak tough and he will, in the end, use surgical American force to take out nuclear sites without putting American boots on the ground, if he has to do it to stop an Iranian bomb. He will also not force Israel to stop settlements and negotiate with the PLO while it is still committed to Israel's destruction. This bitter pill for the Palestinians may actually work to get them to change their tune and begin real negotiations for the land that remains for them. Aaron David Miller is also wrong that Iran is only a problem for Israel. The Saudis and Gulf Arab States are very quiet, but their open support for anti-Iranian/Syrian/Hezbollah forces in Syria shows exactly where their feelings lie.
35. obama's failures
david goldberger ,   cooper city,florida   (10.22.12)
To all the brain washed Obama haters.Obama saved the US economy while the GOP filibustered over 100 times in 2 years. Romney is a liar who will privitise social security if given a chance.
36. Aaron Miller is no friend of Israel
Mordechai   (10.22.12)
He is an anti Zionist who has been attacking Israel for years. He attacked Israel on behalf of Clinton. He pushed the Oslo lie and demanded 100% withdrawal from the territories including Jerusalem. He also worked for the Israel hating James Baker pushing Israel's destruction
37. Little apolegitic...don't you think so?!
Avouskila ,   South America   (10.22.12)
A self serving observation-prespectives from a die-hard Democrate; though he has his heart in the right place, I think it is too late and too little to stop the Romney 'flight' to a rather crashing victory. There were no signs, out of arrogance or just right down stupidity, when opportunity to send message in a form of soft talk, compromise and symbols of reconcilioation. None of that were prompted by the White House compaign militants (Axelrod, where were you?!). Anyway, I wish President Obama a great and prosperous (he'll join Clinton on the roads) retirement.
38. In any case,Tomney will ne more baanced
Trum   (10.22.12)
Good enough for me
39. If Romney is elected ..
michael redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (10.22.12)
If Romney is elected which now seems likely then Israel will most likely give him a month of so to see what his intentions are and if they see no commitment to attacking Iran then Israel will do it. If it looks like Obama is going to win just a few days before the election then Israel will most likely attack before the elections.
40. #7 - your argument seems against itself
michael redbourn ,   Arad Israel   (10.22.12)
You are saying that Bill Clinton is pro-Israel because of Saudi Arabia. Would you like to expand on that?
41. Miller is a fool. He thinks we are daft.
Mel ,   Chicago   (10.22.12)
42. Just pre election propaganda news...
Anita ,   Finland   (10.22.12)
Obama is not a friend of Israel.
43. Benhorin official Obama mouthpiece in Israel(end)
Rick ,   Herzliya   (10.22.12)
44. #14 Amichai Welcome to reality
Vlad   (10.22.12)
Most American Jews are far-left liberals and socialists first, Democrats second, Americans third, and non-practicing Jews last.
45. I don't know if Romney will be "good" president from the Isr
Elishay   (10.22.12)
and I think it is clear to anybody, for almost 30 years Obama is the worst and the lousiest president. This will be a huge mistake to reelect him.
46. Only G-d is, with the help of ZAHAL!
tiki ,   belgium   (10.22.12)
47. We may be closer to the Jacob's trouble than we imagine!
Jouko ,   Finland   (10.22.12)
We are living in a very exiting time - perhaps even Daniel's prophecies will come true very soon! Let's see when the third temple is built!
48. We've already had 4 years of Obama's 'attitude'
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (10.22.12)
Now it is time for a change - hopefully for better.
49. 39 Michael - Romney will take Orders
Mark of Lewiston ,   USA   (10.22.12)
He's already practicing how to salute.
50. obama hates Israel, make no mistake.
jack bauer   (10.22.12)
in obamas eyes Israel is a colonial nation and must be destroyed. He cant say so openly so he works behind the scenes to empower our enemies and weaken us
51. anti-obama fools
Eldar ,   Haifa   (10.22.12)
Read all of the anti-Obama postings carefully - they amount to nothing but blather. All these paid-to-talkback know-nothings claim that he has some secret agenda that he can't share with the world. Nonsense. Look at the guy's record and be the judge. Anyone who actually pays attention - Israeli academics, politicians, military leaders - have all weighed in that Obama has been a great president for Israel. Less heat, more light!
52. #51 El;dar - Be good enough to cite
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (10.22.12)
Five things that Obama has done that are pro-Israel, if you can
53. #52 ELDAR - hABIBI
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (10.23.12)
Forget about naming five, how about naming just two, or maybe one ? Failure to respond will prove that you were tallking through your kippa
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