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Senior ministers demand Katsav resign
Aviram Zino
Published: 24.01.07, 19:03
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1. The President should not resign
Naomi   (01.24.07)
Just to be precise, some words about the title of the picture once again. He is not indicted. Or did I miss something? Maybe someone found somewhere an unidentifiable goblet and He became suddenly indicted? I do not think this is the case. Now it is interesting how trends are evolving. Those who wanted to declare publicly that the President is of course guilty of everything, no evidence, no trial, nothing is needed, have already received their due share of media space. So we entered the „Suspension is not enough” phase. It seems that those who want to be really trendy today start their communication with phrases like „Lets’s change the law!”, „Let’s suspend the institution of suspension!”. I may be wrong, of course. It’s just an impression. Maybe I am very bad at analyzing the modus operandi of others, on the basis of their statements. Maybe my poor analyzing capacity derives from the fact that I have not seen enough silver goblets in my life. Or maybe I am simply old-fashioned who thinks presumption of innocence is a basic human right and allegations are just allegations until they are proven beyond any doubt by concrete, authentic evidence. What a fuss the media were making about pardons. About wiretapping. And then, nothing of course. No evidence. If there is anything in this case that seems to me believable, then it is the fact that there is no evidence for these allegations. Regarding those cups and goblets, I am still questioning myself if I understood it well. So this is the breach of trust. Alleged distribution of some cups. Alleged purchase of some goblets. Yes. Very good then, very good. I do not think it requires further comments. And finally, if people start telling to the media and to certain MKs that they were raped by someone whom they previously tried to blackmail unsuccessfully... And if in the meantime the Justice Minister is prosecuted for a kiss... Then I cannot say other but that there is enough evidence to show at least a little restraint. And that there is absolutely no need that the President resign. There is absolutely no need!
2. Katazv GO HOME
oren tal ,   Israel Rehovot   (01.24.07)
please you can not do your job any more and you destory the name of Israel around the world. you want to fight fine but NOT AS THE PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL.
3. THAT'S GOING TOO FAR! JUST IMPEACH HIM!
(01.24.07)
4. Katzav
Mario ,   Surfside , U.S,A,   (01.24.07)
The situation should come out as with Pres. Clinton.
5. Resignations
Arie ,   Afula   (01.24.07)
Halutz resigned; Katsav should withdraw himself pending legal determination (innocent until ....) But what about peretz, olmert and livni? Those that have offered to surrender the State in return for personal gain. Shouldn't they resign and be tried for treason!
6. Power Mad president
Eliezer ,   Israel   (01.24.07)
Unfortunately Katsav seems to think that being President entitles him to do what he wants, without punishment. The man is simply drunk with power and thinks he's untouchable. Meantime he doesn't care about the reputation or honor of the position, just to hang on as long as possible. It was bad enough when he began mixing in politics - the Presidents position is supposed to be apolitical in Israel.
7. Katsav is not the same as Olmert
Avi ,   Raanana   (01.24.07)
Katsav is a victim of his male chavenist attitude towards women, since the beginning. He regards women only as suitable to make tea and get laid. Olmert like to take fee and get paid....
8. KADIMA CALLS THE KETTLE BLACK!
(01.24.07)
When is Tzachi Hanegbi resigning from the knesset? Haim Ramon? Ehud Olmert?
9. Livni should resign
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (01.24.07)
On grounds of being incompetent and a skank.
10. Maybe he should resign right after Olmert, Peres and Peretz
Jeremiah ,   Israel, Jewish Land   (01.24.07)
But not if he is innocent. Katsav keep fighting, just like Bill Clinton.
11. katzav
sas ,   israel   (01.24.07)
HE MUST RESIGN. ALONG WITH - OHLMERT, PERETZ AND LIVNI WHO IS GOOD FOR NOTHING.
12. President Katsav sounds like a dictator
Richard ,   New York, USA   (01.25.07)
and should be removed from office. He attacks the government that appointed him, and doesn't care that he's dragging the image of Israel through the mud.
13. SENIOR MINISTERS-LOOK OUT!!!
al mann ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (01.25.07)
Those ministers who are involved in scandals beware because they will be impeached by the citizens who voted for them. The citizens are being duped and mesmerised by words and unfocussed pictures. One day the citizens will wake up and see who their politicians and leaders really are. Whose interests are being served? It's time for soul-searching. The time for the citizens to have their say will come soon. Beware!!!
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