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Report: Obama said 'Israel doesn't know what's good for it'
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Published: 15.01.13, 10:57
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91. Obama's dislike of Israel shows from his demeanor
JJJ   (01.15.13)
Its Clear, Obama sticks his nose were it is not belong, Its also clear that Obama declarations about Israel are what is minimally necessary to not alienate the Congress. His dislike of Israel shows from his demeanor when he speaks about Israel, even when he stood in Sderot he could not hide his dislike of Israel
92. Obamas stance on Israel
Farn Schoeman ,   Pmbg SOUTH AFRICA   (01.15.13)
I have been contributing to Obamas election for both terms and if what Goldberg says is true, then I will start a personal campaign against him because Israel is a sovereign state that is supported by billions. He's turning out like Bush did when he won his second term. Disgusted.
93. ONE THING WE DO KNOW
BEN JABO (MACHAL) ,   ISRAEL   (01.15.13)
OBAMA IS BAD FOR ISRAEL, ALL OF HIS ACTIONS PROVE IT
94. obama knows nothing about the ME!!
Don Rosenberg ,   Palatine USA   (01.15.13)
He supports racist muslims countries and lies about what these ingrates contributed to the world and then keeps bashing Israel for building on its own land. The 2 state solution is a sham, the arabs occupying our land won't accept Israel and preach racism everyday, yet Israel is suppose put its security in the hands of these racist terrorists. Give me a break !! When the obama cabal lets the taliban and al queda have a country on our border then the idiot obama can talk. Otherwise he and his supporters can go to HELL!!!
95. amazing!
oded ,   usa   (01.15.13)
this narcisit in cheif goes at it again--- if he doesn't get his way he becomes billigerent,hostile and credulous- what a poor excuse for a "president"-- and the question is----will america survive him ?
96. Best Buddies
A.F. ,   Ashdod   (01.15.13)
It is funny how fast people forget.They also said it would be better for us in those work camps just get on the train and follow orders like all the other sheep.I am sorry but we need to be sheep herders not the sheep we tried appeasing it does not work.Did they want peace before 1967?What changed?
97. It's called, interfering in the Israeli elections
Jake   (01.15.13)
And as we all know, the allegation that Netanyahu interfered in the US elections turned out to be a basless hoax, without a single quote to back it up.
98. The man who doesn't know what America's interests are
Jake   (01.15.13)
or willfully acts against them, is now lecuring Israel concerning its own interests. What a joke.
99. Yes, and Faroe also new what was better for
Yosi ,   Gilo-Jerusalem   (01.15.13)
Israel. Why, he just took all his troops to chase them through the reed sea to show some love and say Bon Voyage ;)
100. Both sides, can have it both ways, 2 States, 1 Country...
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (01.15.13)
...Palestine Israel.
101. Giora Meir
(01.15.13)
He is an old guard leftist yored who moved to material comfort away from Israel who with time progressing turned to become I am convicned a self-hater and extremist quasi-antisemite. The way I see his nonstop remarks supporting the enemy and the practical destruction of "his" former state of Israel. Grasp the fact demographic dinosaur: your side - the defeatist and treasonous Left - has lost forever, thank God!!!
102. #79 That won't happen anytime in the near future
(01.15.13)
103. Obama commands that Israel be Isolated by the World
Frank ,   Any US   (01.15.13)
Prophecy states that Israel will be 'isolated by the world' and stand alone. Maybe Mr. Obama is a part of the prophecy.
104. Wake Up
Syd Chaden ,   Palermo Calif USA   (01.15.13)
The time to wake up was during the 2008 US election campaign, when Obama declared that he would make a new approach to the Muslim World, that would make the Muslim World happy. The only thing that would have made the Muslim World happy then was the destruction of Israel. The only thing that will make the Muslim World happy now is the destruction of Israel. Obama needed Jewish contributions and votes, and so, he declared his undying dedication to Israel's security. That undying dedication has died a quick death, now that the election is over, and Israel is surrounded by Muslim enemies, condemned by an anti-Semitic world, and confused by those who want to make Obama happy. Obama still wants to make the Muslim World happy. and the only thing that will do that, is the destruction of Israel. Wake up.
105. #2 African
Sarah B ,   U.S.A./ Israel   (01.15.13)
Just shut the eff up...
106. excuse me! but,
arne ,   chicago   (01.15.13)
I think Netanyahu knows all to well what's good for his country. Had Rabin & Peres known what Bibi knows (Oslo) Israel would be in a much place today.Obama best off getting a better handle on what Israel faces on a daily basis and put a hold on stupid comments
107. Let's all just sit down and sing Kumbaya together.
mira ,   nyc   (01.15.13)
This is, unfortunately, entirely consistent with Obama's naive worldview that terrorists and Islamic fundamentalist leaders are just misunderstood, and that if only we were nicer to them, we could all just sit down and sing Kumbaya together.
108. Obama/Greenburgs comments on Israel
Rosalie Dann ,   Tauranga, New Zealan   (01.16.13)
" Without America's support I srael cannot survive " ? Goldberg seems to have totally discounted God and His promises to Israel. He'd do better to go back and read His Bible , as would President Obama.
109. #25
Rhonda ,   Chicago, USA   (01.16.13)
Funny, I was thinking something similar earlier today. Obama, a community organizer with an Ivy League education and "presence" thinks he is in the same category as Netanyahu? I don't know if Bibi is the right man for the job right now but what I do know is that his father was a historian of note, his brother was a hero of the State of Israel and the Jewish people and I'll place my confidence in Netanyahu to look out for the welfare of Israel before I'd put her survival in the hands of Barak Obama. I'm not even going to watch the inaugural. He's taking the United States down the tubes with his spend, spend, spend mentality when we don't have any money. When I look at my parent's generation, "the greatest generation" and how they sacrificed so that their children could have a better life and I see what's happening here it makes me sick. The Israelis should do what they think is right for themselves. I know the State of Israel has my support. I'm sorry Obama is president.
110. The post at No. 105 is not mine
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.16.13)
111. He's right.
Dan   (01.16.13)
I and many other Israelis agree with Obama. Netanyahu is leading Israel towards first total isolation and then destruction: it is international lack of sympathy for his Leibensraum policies that has allowed Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah to gather strength, and the Muslim Brotherhood to seize Egypt, and that will allow them to attack Israel without anyone lifting a finger in her defence. Wake up, Israel, before it's too late.
112. @111 Dan
David N. ,   Haifa, ISRAEL   (01.16.13)
No one in my neighbourhood in Haifa would agree with you, Dan. In the Sha'ar Ha-Aliya/Sprinztak/Neve David area maybe not everyone is a Bibi fan, but NO ONE is an Obama fan. But then we're just working folks here, Misrakhi, Ethiopian, and newcomers from Ukraine and Russia, you know. We don't believe in American presidents here.
113. @112
Dan   (01.16.13)
The fact that you and your friends are not Israeli-born is relevant. You do not share the sabras' very practical, realistic desire to have a sustainable country, and instead have fantasies about Israel brought from outside. You are brainwashed by the Israeli right which hates Obama simply because he dares to oppose the settlements, as do I and most Israelis. The settlers will kill Israel, and Bibi is helping them.
114. #78
sealiftvet67 ,   northern calif   (01.17.13)
Current US administration has cooperated more closely with Israel than either of the Bush's whose client was the Saudis nor Nixon who was an anti-semite, nor Eisenhower who would not supply us in 1950's leading us to rely on the French. It was Israel that used the term "the territories' for decades. Do you have a short memory? Settlements were an issue of debate in Israel until recent times and as we grow what becomes of the arab demographic..expulsion, arab 'stans', do you have your head in the sand. There must be a better policy than your irrational dream Tova.
115. 'Israel doesn't know what's good for it'
David ,   British Columbia CAN   (02.15.13)
What Obama means is, if Israel does not stop being a bully, the US may stop being Israel's bodyguard and financier. He suggests that if The US is not around to back up Israel, it's neighbours may decide to wipe it off the face of the earth.
116. Obozo knows better?
Patricia ,   Miami   (02.18.13)
Obama wants in other words what s best for Arabs. The USA can't so far recognized Jerusalem as Israel Capital. And they are insisting on a two state solution. Let s start by the beginning and show Israel how really he defends Israel interests.
117. Who needs the USA?
Joseph ,   Aurora USA   (03.11.13)
I like the way you think, you don't need us. Let's try that! Consulting with you before we appoint a Secretary of Defense, ha,,,, hahahaha. Why do you think we even have bases in the Middle East? I'll give you a hint, it's not to protect the USA.
118. Arrogance at its best
Mario Freitas ,   Vancouver, Canada   (03.11.13)
Really...You don't need the Americans? And now you essentially want them to get your permission before they can appoint their own secretary of defense? You should count your lucky stars and thank America for putting up with such an attitude and standing by your side and taking so much criticism for supporting you (your country) even when your government takes political decisions that outrage most of the world. Taking America's support for granted and "rewarding" it with arrogance and ingratitude is short-sighted and unwise. Some day America may just get fed up and decide that your government is a constant source of headache they don't need. That would be unfortunate because your government doesn't have many true friends. It has alienated many friendly countries with its arrogance and inflexibility in world affairs.
119. 117/118 nice
(05.22.13)
America has made many enemies as well for supporting Israel. Israelis are mad because Obama is noticing that Israel doesnt want peace and will do anything to get rid of the native people. (palestinians) in judaism Does God allow The land to be taken by military means from palestinians?
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