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US boosts Israel aid by half a billion
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 30.09.06, 08:19
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31. extortion 28-agree
American ,   USA   (09.30.06)
well, as you see, the jews WILL call you an Anti- semite - if you put the welfare of your own country- the USA --above that jew state of Israel... just wait and be prepared ! Its the M.O. of the jew " you are an anti semite blah blah blah..."
32. Smart investment by the U.S.
Steve G ,   Kew Gardens, NYC   (09.30.06)
The Iranians and Muslim terror groups have long adopted a short-range missile strategy against their targets. They embarked on this 6 years ago by funneling thousands of missiles into Lebanon. They will doubtless try to use this aginst whatever opponent they choose, which should most likely include U.S. and NATO troops. Using Israeli experience and skills in co-developing these systems not only protects Israelis, but has a big near-future payoff for the U.S. The only ones who lose are the bad guys.
33. To #28, the ignorant!
Sam ,   Atlanta, GA USA   (09.30.06)
Go ahead and save up your tax dollars, because you're going to need them and a whole lot more once Israel is wiped off the map because people like you decided it's not a good idea to ensure its survival - The hatred that has allways existed against Israel and America will be fully pointed right at you. The fact that America strengthens a strong ally surrounded by enemies is not purely out of the kindess of the christian heart - people in power know full well that the islamic world functions on hate, and will be impossible to contain without their objective concentrated on a local enemy: the Jewish people.
34. To # 17
(09.30.06)
He's wearing a beige suit, but he's holding something blue on his lap. Feel better now?
35. DID USA have any problem with Arabs
American ,   USA   (09.30.06)
before the creation of the zionist jew state? THAT is the question to ask- for the USA's OWN security-
36. To the self destructing American #35
Sam ,   Atlanta, GA, USA   (09.30.06)
Did you mean: did the Arabs have any problem with America before the creation of the Jewish state? Because your grammer is truly awful. Maybe uneducated people like yourself should think twice before speaking... ? I didn't mention Arabs, I was talking about Muslims. I should add Islamic facsists for that matter. To answer your question, yes. Islamic mullahs and Muftis have allways preached hate to thier masses, in order to project their attention towards other things so they can continue stealing from them. It's a backwards society, comparable to the Church's influence in Europe during the Crusades. How much does Spain support Israel? England? How about the Russians? Do Muslims in Chechniya attack Russians because they support Israel? And what about Bombay? Does India give billions to the zionist jew state every year?
37. AMERICA PROVE YOURSELF!
Yosef ,   USA   (09.30.06)
if america truly loves israel, bush will stop fooling around and fullfill his part in the redemption of the jewish people. Give the order and destroy irans nuclear program before tel aviv is reduced to ashes. its not to late George W, america is with you, fullfill your true purpose.
38.  us boosts aid to israel
alvin ,   san jose costarica   (10.01.06)
u can spend all the money in the world in this zionist entity , and all to no avail day of reckning is coming no avail to it u can give israel all the armor in the world and that will not shiled the wrath that is awaiting her one thing u can not do is give israeli soldiers the heart fo fight .... and that is one thing money can not buy
39. #5 u also got ur tax break
chanina ,   us   (10.01.06)
no need to worry
40. HMMMM!!!!!!!
mike ,   nj   (10.01.06)
Theodor Herzl, Founder of Zionism in 1897: “It is essential that the sufferings of Jews. . . become worse. . . this will assist in realization of our plans. . . I have an excellent idea. . . I shall induce anti-semites to liquidate Jewish wealth. . . The anti-semites will assist us thereby in that they will strengthen the persecution and oppression of Jews. The anti-semites shall be our best friends”. -- From Herzl's Diary
41. 37- get a life
American ,   USA   (09.30.06)
It is neither Americas duty or responsibilty to fight the zionists enemies for them. the jews created their own enemies so they should fight them on their own.
42. 37- we are not the jews dogs
American ,   USA   (09.30.06)
you nasty little coward..
43. #31, watch the generalizations
M ,   Maryland, USA   (10.01.06)
For clarification, my post concerned policy- not people. Comments like the one you made feed right into the propaganda.
44. #26 is absolutely correct!
NM ,   Austin, Tx USA   (10.01.06)
Strength is the only thing islamic fascist terrorists and the governments that support them understand. If you give them an inch in the name of liberalism, they take a mile. It is seen as a sign of weekness to them. Therefore peace can only be achieved thru strength!
45. Jews leech off the US taxpayers
Julie Salter ,   Jew Parasites   (10.01.06)
I'm sure the majority of US taxpayers are so pleased that you lovely jews are using their money to keep your wonderful country going. Only half a TRILLION dollars this time? Surely you deserve more? After all, you are 'God's chosen people'... And we are 'goyim', any way, and we all know how much you jews just love torturing animals by slitting their throats - and you even torture your own male babies, because 'God' told you to do it. Stupid cretins.
46. #36
AMY ,   USA   (10.01.06)
What you said is rotton and it makes you sound like an ass. #35 makes a point. So, you attack his/her grammer first. Then, tell him he shouldn't speak. And you talk about the hatefulness of other religions. What is your religions. Was it mentioned in your category?
47. where American money is being spent
(10.01.06)
Israel is China's second largest supplier of arms. Coincidentally, the newest addition to the Chinese air force, the F-10 multi-role fighter, is an almost identical version of the Lavi (Lion). The Lavi was a joint Israeli-American design based upon the F-16 for manufacture in Israel, but financed mostly with American aid. Plagued by cost overruns, it was canceled in 1987, but not before the U.S. spent $1.5 billion on the project. In 1996, as disclosed in the UN Register of Conventional Arms, China sold over 100 missiles and launchers to Iran, along with a handful of combat aircraft and warships. Even worse, in 1997 the New York Daily News reported that Iraq had deployed Israeli-developed, Chinese PL-8 missiles in the no-fly zones, endangering American pilots. Americans deserve to know where their money is being spent, and how money allocated for friends and technology shared with friends can all too easily end up in the wrong hands, threatening all parties involved. http://www.commondreams.org/views02/0509-07.htm http://www.originaldissent.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-4446.html http://www.rense.com/general28/iisj.htm
48. Isreal your not alone
Norman LeBoon Sr. ,   Philadelphia, Pa US   (10.01.06)
The United States WIll Never allow anyone to harm Isreal. We will do what it takes, to protect our Great friend! I believe Isreal should be the next State of America. Norman LeBoon Sr. Philadelphia, Pa U.S.A.
49. Isreal needs even more money and support,
some guy ,   Montreal   (10.01.06)
after all, they're a very poor country (only 16th largest GDP in the world, comparable to Spain- how much does the US give Spain, they have terrorists too), they have a small military (only fourth largest in the world- it's a toss up between them and Iran), and they have ennemies everywhere who falsely claim that Israel is stealing their land and water, (the Shebaa farms in Lebanon/Syria, the "Golan" heights- called the Syrian Heights for over a thousand years before that., and of course those lousy Palestinians who just won't shut up about "their" right to live in the land they were born in-don't they know that their claim is ridiculous because it's not in the Bible/Old Testament/Torah? Besides, the US has plenty of money to spare, their economy is great, their schools are excellent, their roads and infrastructure is solid (ask New Orleans, it's already been rebuilt 150% better than before)and their rate of inflation is slow and steady (hey, didn't gas prices go down just before the mid-term elections?) And we all have to face the threat of Islamo-fascism (fascism being the wedding of corporate/industrial interests to government, something that thankfully the US and Israel have defended themselves against, just ask Halliburton, Comverse, Infosys, the Carlyle Group...). So please don't let anybody fool you, just because on the face of it Islamo-fascism sounds like a made-up word used to scare people (it's not), and just because I haven't seen any "Islamic" corporations profiting from terrorism (banks don't count, they take everybody's money), these threats are real. Very real.
50. Yippee, let's give ALL our money to Israel !
FED UP ,   North Carolina   (10.01.06)
'cuz we're getting oh so MUCH in return.
51. Reply to #48 51st state
M ,   Maryland, USA   (10.01.06)
With "friends" like Israel who needs enemies. What about Israeli spying in the USA, the USS Liberty, Rachel Corrie, ect. The USA probably would not have as many enemies if it were not for being "friends" with Israel. Giving Israel money for weapons is not "blessing" Israel. The only reason the US gives Israel money is because our elected leaders depend on the Israeli lobbies' money to become elected. Some people call that democracy, I thought it was called bribery.
52. half a billion
wunb ,   usa   (10.02.06)
Why dont you have some pride, and give it back - like most capable adults do. Tired of being fleeced by you people who dont even have a damn constition. Ridiculous. You are like 'The Thing that wouldnt leave".
53. #52 Wunb, well said
(10.02.06)
"You are like 'The Thing that wouldnt leave" that is the Best description.
54. #14; Looks more like AID than aid to me !
(10.02.06)
55. #51 Right on
Gladys ,   Mesa USA   (10.04.06)
Foreign aid and war profiteering are making a lot of Israelis rich, and bleeding U.S. taxpayers dry. It's basically a transfer of wealth from our middle class to Israel. Our politicians are Israeli lobbyists' poodles and put Israel ahead of our own country's interests.
56. Israel has more than a army
jacques joly ,   crescent city usa   (10.08.06)
Read ezekiel chapters 36 thru 39 and count the number of "I Wills" G-D said ! What He has started He will complete. This is the time He told Ezekiel to write. Our prayers are with and for you!! This is the time you shall shortly see "the Kingdom Come" and He is the only one in His creation who is able to keep a promise and He has made hundreds concerning you!!
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