Opinion  Ron Ben-Yishai
Is Obama good for Israel?
Ron Ben-Yishai
Published: 06.11.08, 01:02
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31. #21
lea ,   s.o,ca usa   (11.06.08)
unfortunately cannot make aliyah but as a Jew & zionist I have a perfect right to tb.. Do have Israeli friends & relatives living in Israel so familiar with what's going on there.. Livni,Olmert,ect are so far left they may as well be part of hamas! Did not vote for Obama not because of racial reasons but feel he's against Israel plus too liberal IMO.. BTW,Lyndon Johnston did more for the Jews than any other US president. He saved many in Poland ie from being killed by the nazi scum & arranged safe passage to the Jews to other countries.. Am Y'sroel Chai Never Again
32.  Obama untrustworthy
patriot ,   chicago,US   (11.07.08)
Obama is related to many Muslims. His grandmother in Kenya is a MUSLIM. He is goods friend with Arafat's guy. He was raised a Muslim. He is sympathetic to the palestinian cause. So, connect the dots.And his election happened because of American Jews and blacks. America is lost!!!
33. be good to your selfe
sasha ,   india   (11.07.08)
i do not vote for any one .if it is good it is good to me if it is not i did not vote ... it is not illusion but in a way when evry thing is vague better to be good to yourselfe
34. Republicans: Pls stop trying to drive Dems away from Israel
Avi   (11.07.08)
There are plenty of strong Zionists on the Democratic side. You will need to work with them to ensure that Israel is strong for the next 2 years AT LEAST. So stop trying to turn them into enemies for partisan political reasons and start working to ensure that Obama and other Dems remain friends of Israel. Defending Israel is more important than stupid partisan politics.
35. #14
mark ,   ca   (11.07.08)
"..he is going to let Israel get destroyed"- Emanuel not a G-d,simply a tool in Obama's hands.First his loyalty going to his master and party.I can say the same about 80% of the American jews.
36. question is exactly is Israel good for Obama RIGHT ???
M. S. ,   mpls america   (11.07.08)
I realize America did indeed elect a non Caucasian president but then it is November 2008 no not 1944 1954 2004 after 9 11 the World Trade Center America learned the hard way no not every body is a Germany a Japan a North Korea a North Viet Nam targeting military targets only but they knew what the W T C meant to New York City and so America I am poor there fore I recieved no benefits from the W T C alas there fore Obama is the person of the hour with possibly a mission exactly what is that mission and so exactly where does Israel fit in 2009 even before we may realize is Israel prepared was it in 1918 1928 1938 I do not see ahead may only hope for a miracle to save us all RIGHT ??? Thank you... M. S.
37. to 4
sarah ,   jerusalem   (11.07.08)
whatever is his personality .this is a point that america can not returned to yesterday .it must be a new day if it is not by obama it will be with the group around who push him to the first as a fine door
38. barak hussein obama is the same scum as ehud barak obama
gerundt ,   hiesen germany   (11.07.08)
Look, Israel is run by leftist scum who have been the cause for world misery for 90 years. Now America is about to be stolen by leftist scum and the coming nuclear war is starting to look comforting. Who knows - maybe if the current filth called humanity is obliterated the decent people that survive may succeed !!!
39. to38
sara ,   jerusalem   (11.08.08)
always there were servivals but after a while they do the problemes . it is the law of ........
40. bunnie Meyer #8
nevada_len ,   Florida USA   (11.10.08)
How come you know so much about what Obama thinks and supports. You are a member of the CIA and/or FBI. That is Hoover's FBI. I supported McCain because I thought he had the guts to stand up to Putin,Almadinajad, and the rest of the crazies in this world. Obama got elected and as a loyal citizen of the US and a lover of Israel I am willing to let his deeds tell me what kind of a President he will be.
41. #18 Larry Geller
Nevada_len ,   Florida USA   (11.10.08)
Seems to me that George Bush did not disclose his educational backround (because perhaps it was so dismal) not recorde pertaining to his service in the Vietnam war. We have an inkling of Obama's educational prowess as he was Law Review Editor at Harvard. No mean test. Why would a lawyer divulge his client list, which is protected by law of client relationship. I am no Obama supporter but willing to give him a chance by deeds. Not the silly arguments you propose.
42. To smart ass Al
nevada_len ,   Florida USA   (11.10.08)
I am one of the old Jews you referred too. I am a Veteran of WWII, serving 3 years in the Pacific. What the hell do you know about old Jews. About as much as you know about Obama. What have you done for this beloved country. Most of you know it all's have not suffered any pain for your Country yet you sure know how to criticise
43. # 28 Rickey Greenfield
Nevada_len ,   Florida USA   (11.10.08)
It is my understanding that Congress writes and approves the budget. The President submits what he would like. Congress then disposes. Do you really think this Congress, no matter who controls, would cut the Military budget in face of both Republicans and Democrats who support a strong Military in the US. I think not.
44. To #41
Larry Geller ,   Hamilton, Canada   (11.11.08)
Wow--do you know how to cherry pick what I said! What you're saying is silly, I'm just repeating the list of documents Barack Obama has refused to release that's all! You are an Obama supporter because you failed to see the point I made, I repeated just what was listed on the Internet then I said based on the what Barack Obama has done; a legal precedent has been made where even I could run for president of the United States! That's the point! That's not silly--that's down right scary! I noticed you didn't cherry pick arguing against not knowing for sure whether or not Barack was born in the U.S. or not! Also why aren't you concerned about his medical records? There's rumours a whirl on the Internet that Obama was and possibly still is being treated with anti-psychotic medications--do you think not knowing whether or not Obama's mental state is intact silly? There's nothing silly about giving a free pass to someone who can launch nuclear weapons! The only person who is silly is you for not demanding to know who Barack Obama or Barry Soertoro is and not knowing which one is going to be your next president!
45. Is Farrakhan good for Israel?
Ran   (11.30.08)
Is the Rev. Wright good for Israel? Is the Qoranic school Hussein attended in Indonesia good for Israel? Is the Kenyan Muslim fanatic rebel leader Hussein supported good for Israel? If you can answer "yes" to these questions, then "Obama" may be good for Israel.
46. # 7Darren AMEN!
Petra ,   usa   (12.07.08)
Bush's roadmap is going to hell in a handbasket. A two state solution is the end of Israel. Then again, w/ Israels current leaders, who needs more help for a more determined failure? Olmert should be in jail and some of the others belong in a resthome. How about nominating a settler? They have more guts than the current batch of give uppers.
47. Just a thought
Petra ,   usa   (12.07.08)
In my mind, Bush has done more to harm Israel than any other American pres. His 'two state' idea sux. He's put Israel on the chopping block and his true 'friends' are the Saudis. I ask myself, who can be worse than Bush? He's ruined our economy, our 'respect' throughout the world and has the lowest approval ratings of any Pres. He should have been impeached along w/ Cheney. They're worse than any enemy to Israel, and America, so far. The dems are no better. Today, most Americans w/ Social security have to pay an additional $208. per month for one year to cover the cost of the war.( whether your ss is $500.00 or $50,000.00 per month!) Bush is a village idiot who belongs in a jail or a zoo! He's ruined America. The worst US pres ever in recorded history. Can Obama be worse? Time will tell.
48. OBAMAS TRUE FACE
BARBARA RIDDLE ,   REDDING,CA U.S.A.   (12.16.08)
OBAMA IS THE GREAT DECEIVER. HE HIS A MUSLIM AND ALWAYS WILL BE. HE KNEW GOING TO A CHRISTIAN CHJURCH WOULD HELP HIM ALTHOGTH THIS CHURCH IS ANTI -SEMETIC AND RACIST AGAIST WHITES. WE ARE IN DEEP TROUBLE UNLESS THE RIGHT GETS BACK CONGRESS IN 2010.
49. REPLY
BARBARA RIDDLE ,   REDDING,CA. USA   (12.16.08)
YOU ARE DEAD ON
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