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'Time to get back to business,' says Olmert
Roni Sofer
Published: 31.01.08, 03:00
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1. I wonder how big the bribes were?
jack bauer ,   I bet it was big $$$   (01.31.08)
2. time to get back to ----
colin   (01.31.08)
The truth comes out.The corrupt olmert says in his own words.Lets get back to killing jews-loving arabs-do what bush wants-ruining this isreal of the future(his own kids have already left)-and fill our pockets with overtaxed money as the dictators of the world do.Winograd who was elected by olmert passed with bright colours.He blamed toe army.
3. Olmerde must go
Frank ,   Canada   (01.31.08)
Olmert is better at fighting for his job than at fighting Hizballah and other Arab terrorists. The real reason why he is pushing for the "peace" process is because he is terrified and he knows that he is not able of fighting Arab terror. He must go and must be replaced by real leaders willing to fight terror and able to defeat it.
4. He has no shame and the Knesset has no shame
Mahlon Drumgoole ,   Newark NJ   (01.31.08)
Israel's future is bleak if the government returns to business as usual. After a wretched performance in the war against Hezbollah, the arrogant Olmert and his followers will change nothing unless the people demand a change. Besides losing the war against a few thousand terrorists, the IDF and the government is either unwilling or unable to confront the existential threat posed to it by the unabated rocket attacks on Sderot. In fact, IDF and government spokesmen have admitted that they will not launch an invasion of Gaza because they are afraid of casualties. When Hamas becomes sufficiently emboldened and gets longer range rockets and begins to shell other Israeli cities, will the government and IDF remain paralyzed and afraid? I am sure that there will be angry responses to my posts from leftist Israelis who will condemn me for suggesting things from the safety of the US and that is a valid criticism. I know that I will not have to fight against Hamas. However, until Israelis realize how they are being led by incompetents and understand that Israel's deterrent must be reinstated, more and more Israelis will become casualties.
5. "Peace Process" = Destruction of Israel Process
Jerry ,   NYC, USA   (01.31.08)
Only a suicidal nation would keep Olmert and his gang in power.
6. Olmert go home.
Avraham ,   Western Negev   (01.31.08)
You are a failure & a disgrace to Israel.
7. If Olmert thinks he's off the hook - he is sadly mistaken
Rachel ,   Negev   (01.31.08)
Just because he got a pass from this commission doesn't mean that the majority of Israeli voters believe he is vindicated. His spin machine, his touchy-feely deputy Haim Ramon, Ruhama Avraham and the rest of the people he bought off while heading the Tamat can not vindicate him, justify him or clear his name. Olmert is just a smug, smartass lawyer who was lucky enough to get appointed by Sharon, probably because Sharon figured he didn't need to fear him and then he got lucky when Sharon went into a coma. We've been paying for Sharon's mistakes ever since.
8. #7 Rachel
Yael ,   Gush Etzion   (01.31.08)
You are right Rachel. Israelis are not stupid. Why we allow such poor quality of leadership is beyond my understanding. I wish to G-d that I knew how to correct it. At this moment I personally feel powerless. Even the "religious" members of the Knesset have turned their back on us. This is a very low time in the history of the return of Jews to the land of Israel.
9. get back to business.........
sas ,   israel   (01.31.08)
GO HOME n STAY THERE.
10. Olmert, like Gorbachov destroys his country ...
Zoli ,   Hungary   (01.31.08)
while he wins in domestic political intrigues, he is on the path to destroy his country. He is conceited, uses the deficiencies of the Israeli democracy to destroy it.
11. FARCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAVID ,   JUDEA   (01.31.08)
With the endless media babble and hype concerning the winograd report, it seems that many of us were not holding our breath knowing very well what a farce this really was. It was just a futile show to proof us a democratic process Israeli style. So when Olmert says back to business, he means it. That it is at our expense and over our backs is of no importance. A deep flaw in the Israeli mentality is to work someone over ( to cheat him) and to feel good about that. So Olmert has lots of reasons to feel good right now, because he is in charge of a bunch of freiers , meaning us. When or if we wake up from our deep apathy is a big question meanwhile we are at the mercy of some very scary people, without any decency , honesty and accountability.
12. Olmert-get the hell out! resign moron!!!!!!!!
GOD   (01.31.08)
kapish? Israel do not want you ....get your ass out of your chair! resing!
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