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Young Israelis more skeptical of Obama
Dana Zimmerman
Published: 04.05.09, 08:56
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1. blissful ignorance of youth
Michael ,   Haifa   (05.04.09)
Presumably, they are also less scared of Netanyahu and Lieberman
2. I hope obama will read the results
ghostq   (05.04.09)
this is a warning sign, he is trying to kiss arabs a$$ since he first strarted his term, he never addressed the Israely population, taken Israel agreement for granted, and these r the results of his actions not his words.
3. Obama is not joke. EVEN FOR ISRAEL !
Atilla Karagözoğlu   (05.04.09)
4. youngs don't worry
sam ,   colorado-denver-USA   (05.04.09)
I tell to youngs don't worry, because luck and circumstances, an ally of Israel from the outset, there is Rahm Emanuel at the White House so I say to the young do not worry
5. to #4 but ram is just a pupet
ghostq   (05.04.09)
he isn't the one who call the shoots, and you know it.
6. he scares us too
Carrie ,   NYC   (05.04.09)
7. So far Obama lives up to all the fears we had from him.
Tahl ,   Ashdod, Israel   (05.04.09)
Turns out our gut feeling was right about Obama all along. We figured him out from the first moment, too bad Americans so far didn't. If he wants to win Israel's trust, he better start by releasing Pollard, and toughen his stance on Iran. After all this is in America's interest, no less than Israel's.
8. reaffirms my faith in "young"
Ellen ,   Israel/USA   (05.04.09)
Finally, the younger Israelis have sometihng right.! Obama is scary. Now if only young Jeish Americans would also realize that. Rahm Emanuel is just as scary as his boss. Obama did NOT surround himself by people who think differently. ( only Netanyahu does that--can someone eplain his new UN Ambassador!)
9. Think of a refined Loius Farrakhan
Steve   (05.04.09)
Come on! Is there any doubt where this man's heart is? He spent his entire adult life running with vicious Nation of Islam anti-Semites like Jeremiah Wright; associating with PLO-loving jihadists like Rashid Khalidi. Let's be honest. This man is no friend of the Jews.
10. The USA's Man Madel Disaster
Gideon Reader   (05.04.09)
The young Israelis are correct in their fears of Zero the Marxist(make that incipiant Stalinist) Brotha'. He offers nothing of a positive nature for Israel, and is in fact a de facto anti-Israeli, anti-Semite, not totally concealed in his decades old closet. His selection of associates and mentors are clear proof of that. He is anti-american, why should he have any "warm fuzzies" for the board piece that he sees Israel as. An article yesterdad had approximately 79% of US Jews strongly supporting this assclown. I am happy to be 21% who loathe him and his neo-Marxist efforts.
11. great idea
justin case ,   jax,.florida   (05.04.09)
if you don't "trust" obama, then just return the billions bush gave to you . call off your army of lobbyists, and stay the hell out of our political process.
12. So....??!!
Jim ,   Austin, Texas   (05.04.09)
I hate to break it to Israel's youth, but Obama is our president not yours. Hence, his job is to advance the interests of our country, the USA. I realize that you have been used to presidents that look out for your interests first but we are tired of your fanatic dreams that have cost us billions and our credibility around the world. So, you better get used to this and it would also not hurt if you abandon your "chosen people" ideas because guess what, you are not anymore special than anyone else. Shalom
13. Israelis have reason to mistrust "the One"
LarsSkipole ,   Reno, NV USA   (05.04.09)
Obama is dangerous to the stability of the world, not just Israel and the US.
14. Obama
leftandproud ,   San Francisco, USA   (05.04.09)
Israelis need to understand that they cannot continue bullying Palestinians. Only through a Right of Return of ALL Palestinians will there be peace in the Middle East. Obama knows this and some day, Israelis will thank him.
15. Obama No Friend of Israel
Dave ,   Florida   (05.04.09)
Big O will sell Israel out to the Arabs. SOS Hillary Clinton is very pro-Palestinian
16. I cant understand
Mike ,   Maryland, USA   (05.04.09)
As a gentile I cant understand why any israeli - or american jew - would NOT be skeptical of Obama? I mean, I do understand that many of my fellow americans are dumb as soap and have fallen for this man.
17. leftandproud
Papa Gino ,   Dayton, USA   (05.04.09)
lefty, How would you see Oakland if they started lobbing missles across the bay? Isreal is not bullying, only trying to survive. If you think eliminating Isreal will bring peace to the mid east, you are wrong, they have been fighting amongst themselves for centuries, long before Israel became a state. I ahve been to Israel and the Israeli people are friendly, educated and prosperous. Most arab nations however are dominated by a few poorly educated fools who strive to keep their people where they are by perpetuating the ignorance handed down through the centuries.
18. Sorry Isreal, Obama said you're on your own
Don't blame me! ,   LA, USA   (05.04.09)
If I was livig in Isreal I would be very afraid. It is distrubing to see liberal Jews in the USA. They have clearly forgot what Isreal is going through.
19. Smart Young Israelis
Bobothree ,   Antioch California   (05.04.09)
I wish young American's in greater numbers were able to demonstrate the same good sense, intelligence and analytical fortitude as Israeli young people have displayed in this survey.
20. I'm sorry
Bob ,   Portland, OR   (05.04.09)
I pray that our turning away from Israel will not endanger you. I fear that the apologists are on the rise in the US, to the danger of all. I can only hope that we reverse course before it is too late for us and for Israel.
21. comrade Hussein Obama
terry ,   jackson, usa   (05.04.09)
At least many of the young Israelis are waking up, contrary to the U.S. Comrade Hussein Obama is a muslim and marxist, make no mistake. He issued Presidential Determination No.2009-15, on Jan. 27, 2009, that authorized $20,300,000 for Gaza refugees (Hamas), including resettling them in the U.S., never mind their support of terrorism. Notice that nothing was done for Israelis suffering from rocket bombardment by these so-called refugees. No, he supports only muslims and leftists wherever they may be found. God help all of us non-leftist and non-islamists. If you come to the U.S., you may be victimized by the jihadist cells hiding in our midst, as other Jews have been.
22. Obama is very Dangerous
ProIsrael ,   Austin, USA   (05.04.09)
It is nice to see that these young Israeli's have more sense than most Americans do. Obama is very dangerous plan and simple. He has no agenda except that which makes him feel good. He does not care about America, and he certainly does not care about Israel. I am certain he would be happy if Iran wiped out Israel. I hope that more people wake up to this false-messiah and his wicked and dark agenda. WAKE UP PEOPLE, this man is not who you think he is. I speak Blessing upon the nation of Israel and pray for the peace of Jerusalem, which we won't have until Israel has full control of the city including the Temple mount.
23. Smart Young Israelis
J W ,   Lubbock, Texas USA   (05.04.09)
It's nice to see some common sense and intelligence from the young Israelis who don't trust Obama. If only more youth in the US would see through his guile.
24. look in the mirror
Right and Proud ,   Topeka, USA   (05.04.09)
"Seventy-eight percent of Jews voted for Obama, 3 percentage points more than backed Kerry. Obama won the group by 57 points — greater than his margin with Hispanics or single women without children. " if tao sticks it up Isreal's bum, who can you blame????
25. Obama
Michael ,   Pittsburgh, USA   (05.04.09)
He's a fraud. He will sell out Israel. Watch. And I am not "ignorance of youth." Just not a genetic Democrat like most US Jews.
26. Relax
Lucas ,   LA, USA   (05.04.09)
So much racism and cynicism on this site. Obama is not an enemy of the Jews nor is he a Muslim.
27. Israelis smarter than Jewish Americans
Moshe ,   New Jersey USA   (05.04.09)
The Israelis hold a very different opinion than their very liberal American cousins. The reason is simple. The lives of American Jews are not at risk daily as in Israel. American Jews live immoral and extravagent lives with little care for Israel.
28. Obama skepticism
Irondog ,   Anytown, U.S.A.   (05.04.09)
No worries! He'll be weakened by the 2010 elections, he'll be out by 2012.
29. Why Obama is President
Damon F. ,   Indiana, US   (05.04.09)
Americans don't want their government to support Israel's genocide anymore, hence Obama is president. Wake up, Israelis.
30. Obama friendly to Israel
Kateliz ,   Seattle USA   (05.04.09)
Obama will superficially appear to be friendly to Israel but his policies are informed by 20 yeears of anti-semitism preached by his pastor. The ONLY bulwark between Israel and an openly distructive policy to Israel is the potential American Jewish vote in the 2010 congressional elections and Obama's 2012 campaign for re-election. And if Israel is counting on American Jews to stand up for Israel....well, I'm afraid judging by teh last election, Israel is on her own.
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