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Shame on Jewish Democrats
Shoula Romano Horing
Published: 11.02.13, 11:46
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61. The fake baby-murdering Jews
Jaco   (02.12.13)
There is nothing Jewish about the American baby murderers, except the occasional consumption of a bagel with lox and shmear, between murdering babies.
62. Wrong questions
Neal ,   Minneapolis, USA   (02.12.13)
I, too, have anxiety about Hagel's record of non-support for America's ally, Israel, and about his remarks about gays. But all this misses the most-essential point: What qualifies him to run the enormous U.S. Department of Defense, with its several million service members and civilian employees, hundreds of billions in resources and worldwide operations? Much has been made of Hagel's combat service as an enlisted man, but is that a qualification? As Ariel Sharon once said as PM: Things you see from here, you can't see from there. Hagel might bring welcome consideration of the troops at the bottom of the pay scale, but that doesn't mean he knows enough about defense requirements and capabilities to set policy.
63. 34.
Birdi ,   Israel   (02.12.13)
Sarah, you know as well as I do that, if, ''those weapons fall into the hands of terrorist elements.....'' Israel will take good care to reverse the situation. We wont be sitting ducks, not now, not ever.
64. Horing you are out of line
Truthseeker ,   USA   (02.12.13)
One might of thought given the questions by such Israel Firsters as Lindsay Graham and John McCain that Chuck Hagel was in line to be Israel's Minister of Defense. Sorry Shoula this is America and it is American interests,not Israeli interests, that must come first. The Republicans on the committeee proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is the Israel Lobby that runs a good part of our foreign policy and it is a Lobby that seeks to intimidate those lawmakers who do not bow down to Israel.
65. American Jewish political leaders
Rhonda ,   Chicago, USA   (02.12.13)
Don't forget me. I didn't vote for Obama. I watched Hegel to reach my own conclusions and was appalled. I am against him though he will likely get confirmed. I'm doing my best for you Israel. Hegel is bad for the US.
66. Oxymoronic
Dan Calic   (02.12.13)
There was a time when Jewish Republican seemed oxymoronic. Today it's been replaced by Jewish Democrats.
67. Shame on Jewish Democrats by Horing
George Weiss ,   Teaneck, USA   (02.12.13)
Mr. Horing is absolutely correct in his condemnation of the Democratic Jewish Senators. But Hagel's views are not only dangerous for israel but for the US as well. he is an apologist and an isolationist. All the democrats should have been ashamed that their President put forth such a poor nominee for one of the most important posts. Additionally, I just hope that the liberal Jews will one day wake up and see which party really supports is Israel.
68. Latest news on Hagel
Brod ,   USA   (02.12.13)
Hagel was a D student in College. Congress should not be foolish to put a D student in such a high level position that requires a brilliant mind. No wonder he looked more like an idiot when he was bombarded with questions in the Hearing by Senators.
69. “To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are...
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (02.12.13)
...not allowed to criticize.” ~ Voltaire
70. #45; why the obbseesion with Jews
Ari ,   New Orleans   (02.12.13)
Stop mixing the victim with the bully and the abuser. Jews were not kicked out because of what Jews did but because of pure envy and Jealousy of many nations in the world. Still now the world is obsess with the Jewish state like you are. You should be ashamed of your comment. It is like blaming the rape victim for the sickness of the rapist.
71. #64; Another anti Israel Hagel
Maya Zipora ,   Kiryat Ono Israel   (02.12.13)
You use the same terms as calling the pro Israel senators as Israel first-er. This term is used by those who are really anti Semites in their heart . They put their venom against Jews by attacking the Jewish state instead. The senate on both sides appreciate the Israeli and US alliance and the only democracy in the Middle East. . 75% of the American public support Israel . I guess you can call the American voters Israel Firster too.
72. 57 - Her faher was a war criminal ,...
split ,   US   (02.12.13)
The brigade she's bragging (in her bio) her hero father served at the end of the war and shortly after was involved in executing Germans in POW camps, poisoning food and other nasty thinks categorised as a war crimes. They got disbanded summer '46 for that reason. Her father's brigade was never mentioned in the Italian Campaign annals or recognised for their contribution in WW II efforts to defeat the Third Reich ,...
73. Crawl back to your den, warmonger ,...
split ,   US   (02.12.13)
23 years ago Krauthammers, Perles, the Israel's "amen corner" in the US were beating the drums for a war in which kids with names like McGuire, Romano, Espinosa, Ullrich, Kowalski or Jackson would be the ones to die. Today are the "Israel firster" warmongers who want us to sacrifice more (our) kids and fight Iran - Hagel knows how do the battelfield smells like and he's is the right man to spare us another war,... By the way talking about loyalty and priorities, there're more US Jewish kids serving voluntarily in IDF than in US Marines,...
74. Could not have put it better.
antoine levy ,   Helsinki   (02.12.13)
75. Ato all commentators
Harold ,   USA   (02.12.13)
Chuck Hagel, US Hero, will be confirmed no matter how much money his enemies spend. They all going to fall on the faces and break their noses.
76. #36
Harold ,   USA   (02.12.13)
I heard a murderer said the same named Dick Cheney
77. #34
Harold ,   USA   (02.12.13)
Number 27 is right. It seems you are reading a geographic map drawn by you or one of your followers. Hagel and Kerry were chosen by President Obama and their main project is the TWO STATES SOLUTION. Never forget Mr. Obama was rewarded A Nobel Peace prize to resolve this 45 years old problem. Never say Jordan is the Palestinian State you have to say the occupied Palestinian State by European Jewish immigrants..
78. #77
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (02.13.13)
We will never forget Obama was awarded a Nobel prize for doing absolutely nothing. Prizes are not given for what some stuffed shirt MIGHT try and do. Obama does seem to be qualified for a booby prize which the Nobel prize seems to have become.
79. Everyone is missing an important point…
Colorado ,   USA   (02.13.13)
O installed Hagel because he is a broken man--a total wreck of a human being. Why? Because Hagel will serve as a figurehead for O, thus allowing O to accomplish his goal of dictatorship. O is dismantling the US military and will finish that job with Hagel. Dempsey will comply. O, like Hitler, already has outlined his plans. The silly Stockholm Syndrome American Jews who slobber over O are nothing less than jewicidal. Hagel is a brain-dead puppet. The real danger to watch is O.
80. Jewish Democrats and Chuck Hagel
David ,   Montreal, Canada   (02.13.13)
I do not understand why anyone would be surprised that Jewish Democrats, especially elected politicians, would tow the party line and refuse to ask the tough questions that must be asked when dealing with potential threats and actual dangers to fellow Jews. These Democratic Party hacks are cut from the same cloth as the Democrats who supported Rabbi Stephen Wise, who chose to be a friend of the Roosevelt administration rather than a defender of the Jews of Europe, despite his personal knowledge what was happening to them under the Hitler regime and those of its allies.
81. American Jew as Politician
tomfoti ,   USA   (02.13.13)
The survival strategy of the American Jew as a politician, is to embraces his enemies to prove his loyalty to the US. Even Kissinger, who's far from a lefty, felt obligated to prove his loyalty by pommeling the Jews. Later, after the damage, of course he apologized. So don't expect much more from the J street quislings and their cheerleaders, like Roger Cohen at the New York Times. And don't forget Soros, the Nazi collaborator, who greases the wheels.
82. GREAT ARTICLE, love the Purim analogy!
Netanya ,   Netanya   (02.13.13)
Thanks for the article and it is very revealing, speaking the truth. I want to thank you for reminding all of us about our past history and how the truth of history repeating itself is too true. We really must be careful, since we are heading into very dangerous waters, as Jews, today. The Jews in USA, especially in the Govt need to remember that in Germany Jews were in a very good position also, prior to the Holocaust.
83. To. No.45 Split
Greg ,   BROOKINGS, SD   (02.13.13)
You obviously do not like Jewish people. You do however seem to spend a great deal of time on this Israeli website. My guess is that you would be an interesting psychological study. In the meantime there are thousands of anti-Semitic websites for you to troll
84. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel
Harold ,   USA   (02.14.13)
Will Israelird say no to US Defence Secretry Chuck Hagel to visit Israel.
85. "Jewish" Democrats
Mr. Trashcan ,   Philadelphia, USA   (02.15.13)
Why is anyone surprised? They are not Jews. They rejected Judaism long ago and instead embrace leftism (and that's a euphemism for what it really is) . They are showing their true colors. Like most Jewish Democrats, any "support" of Israel is merely lip service. In reality Israel could disappear tomorrow and the most you'll hear are comments like, "That's a shame." The only true supporters of Israel are political conservatives (of all religions).
86. Hagel
lightharry ,   New York   (02.15.13)
AIPAC says no, Adelson says no and Netanyahu says no.
87. 48. Jews & Hagel
lightharry ,   New York   (02.15.13)
Since when does it become a crime to be an American put people into office that serve Americans. We did not vote for Netanyahu.
88. 5. Shalom from a "Matzoh"
lightharry ,   New York   (02.15.13)
Why don´t you try being an American first. Living in the United States and donating 5 Dollars a year to some Israeli cause does not make you an Israel supporter. There are 2 Million Israelis living in the USA in security and claim that they are for Israel. Is that your understanding for loyalty.
89. 14. No. 7 Dave
lightharry ,   New York   (02.15.13)
It is a sad day in America when a decorated American can not get into office because Israel says no.
90. Homework for Shoula
Stan ,   Israel   (02.28.13)
Read article by Alon Pinkas concerning Hagel's appointment. Give LOGICAL answers why you think he is wrong.
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