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Palestinians pleased with Obama's Koran quotes
Ali Waked
Published: 04.06.09, 23:54
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1. Obama MASSIVELY INSULTS African Americans. Owes an Apology!
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (06.05.09)
What a terrible insult to the Black brothers and sisters - Obama compared PA Muslims to that of Black slaves in the U.S.!!! Extremely valuable contributors to America, our wonderful African-Americans honor G-D and OBEY G-D's Laws: YOU SHALL NOT MURDER No anti-terror fence or checkpoints to stop cruel killers were ever needed! Schools/streets/sports teams are named after suicide bombers. PA Muslims are taught murdering Jews is the highest goal in life and attains paradise: http://www.pmw.org.il/AFD.html 70% of PA Muslims support suicide bombings. Thousands of PA Muslims celebrate in the streets and pass out sweets whenever Jews are murdered by their heroes-Muslim human bomb killers. Muslim killers of Jewish children are adored-Palestinian Authority newspaper al-Hayat al-Jadida called savage child-killer Kuntar "a beacon of light" and an "authentic role model." PA leader, Abbas, called Kuntar a hero. There is NO comparison with our wonderful African Americans!
2. Jews Wake Up!
Jewish Refugee   (06.05.09)
Jews Wake Up! You are being played as fools and sadly it is being done successfully. We have been massacred throughout history of the mankind. Our homeland has been destroyed and we were expelled. We have every right to be suspicious and reluctant especially when there are those who want to walk us through the same path (assisted suicide) of massacre and expulsion from our own lands. The only difference now is that we are doing it ourselves willingly. Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? What is wrong with us? We are the victims in this situation of unjust oppression by Miso-Judaic and Anti-Semitic nations and leaders of the world. The anti-Semitic and Miso-Judaic sentiments have not changed only the terminology of the way it is expressed has changed. If Jews do not support Israel’s sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, Golan Heights, and United Jerusalem then Israel has no purpose for the Jews thus there is no Jewish State. Those nations who have supported and are supporting the smallest country in the Middle East and one of the smallest countries in the world (Israel) to give up more land for the illusion of peace then you are criminals no matter Jewish , Christian, or Muslim. Jews Wake Up before you have nothing to Wake Up to.
3. #1
marcel ,   montreal   (06.05.09)
thanks for the fake outrage and all that. I'm sure you really care about the african americans in the US by talking specifically of their situation and not inserting your talkback sound bites about palestinians
4. Zionists control obumma? If we did, he would not be the US
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (06.05.09)
president, he would moping our floors and washing our cars and doing our laundry because as a president he is worthless. I would love to have him fetch my paper and take out the garbage. Darn, we don't really control him but I like the idea.
5. Apostasy
Frank ,   Canada   (06.05.09)
According to Muslim laws, apostasy is punishable by death. Will Hamas and Fatah punish their new ex-Muslim "friend"?
6. Land STOLEN From Jews in 1948 Invasion Must be Returned!
Linda Rivera ,   New York   (06.05.09)
The inalienable rights of Jews to the Biblical heartland must not be violated! No one is demanding Muslims surrender THEIR top religious areas of Mecca and Medina! In 1948, Egypt invaded Gaza, ethnically cleansing all Jews and in 1948, Jordan invaded Judea, Samaria and east Jerusalem, ethnically cleansing all Jews. In violent opposition to G-D, Muslim Jordan destroyed 58 synagogues in Jerusalem. The jihad is against the Holy One. When Israel won the Arab war of aggression in 1967, Jews returned to the areas of their ancestral homeland they had been ethnically cleansed from for 19 years. Anti-Israel propaganda DECEITFULLY calls Jews' legitimate return "occupation". Jews have had a continuous presence in physical and spiritual homeland Israel for 4000 years. Jewish ownership of the land, homes and buildings stolen from the Jews in the 1948 Islamic invasion must be restored!
7. I think Geert made better references to the Koran
William ,   Israel   (06.05.09)
At least HE was honest and pointed to specific verses that Islamic terrorists continue to use to justify death and global subjugation. Obama chose nice verses - a safe bet to pacify a non-self critical Islamic crowd. Hey Obama - try the Koranic verse which cites the land of Israel given to the Jews and their inevitable return.
8. #1 - Wow, that IS an insult...
William ,   Israel   (06.05.09)
Considering that while Europeans were taking Black Africans from the West coast as slaves, the Arabs were equally involved in the Black African slave trade, on the East coast. Today, Black Africans are STILL treated as sub-human in Arab countries, even though they are Muslim. To ignore these very true facts allows Arab racism and revisionism to continue unabated, sullying the memory and virtue of African Americans.
9. Pals want too much.Bibi won't offer more than Olmert.
Sam ,   Canada   (06.05.09)
Like Bill Clinton and George Bush Obama would like to be a hero and resolve the Israel-Palestinian problem. More to the point he would like to show he's involved all the way and thereby preempt Palestinian violence. Realistically speaking Netanyahu is not going to offer more than Olmert and Obama won't push on the core issues. The 1.5 billion Muslims wanted America to do the job for them. The Arabs will have to come up with PLAN B. It would be preferred that it not be a violent one.
10. Now let me see.
Jack ,   Us   (06.05.09)
A hundred fifty years ago we had a violent civil war over African American freedom. A huge number of folks died. Hundreds of thousands died in the civil war. Do you consider that peaceful. Please, get a library card.
11. obama osama
eddie ,   london UK   (06.05.09)
Obama is a muslim, and supports the islamic world. He is the Mohameedan candidate. Soon he will make no differentiation between the "settlements" and tel aviv (like hamas). And then he will try to make Islam the american religion.
12. 1Desmond Tutu was one of the first to liken jewish aparthied
lydia ,   Brisbane   (06.05.09)
to SA apartheid. You can't speak for the AfricanAmericans. Ask Rev. Wright an AfricanAmerican for his views on the subject. Mandela said the Palestinians plight was worse than the SAs who never had to face 'trail by missiles', white phosphorus or cluster bombs 90% of Israels supports slaughtering the Palestinians and it was Israel who recently slaughtered 1400 innocent women and children in Gaza. It wasn't the Muslims doing the slaughter.
13. to number 12
Allan ,   Rosh Haayin, Israel   (06.05.09)
Lydia, I do like the comment, trail by missle, considering that Hizbollah and Hamas have fired how many missles at Israel? How many have been fired from Gaza into Sderot? over 4000 by now, luckily Israel has bomb shelters and a warning siren so people are not killed by these missles. Perhaps you should check to see why Hamas launches the missles at 8am, to time it for the school trips. Now, why would they do that? Or do you think Israel should ignore these 4000 missles being fired at them, as you can see now, no missles fired from Gaza means no israeli response to Gaza. Seems simple to me.... and where do you get your figures of 90% of israelis supported the invasion in Gaza, can you provide the % of Hamas supporters that want to eliminate israel? Or the % of Hamas that support the firing of missles, that too is more than 90%.
14.  Happy !!!!!!
Mike Van Harris ,   Antwerp Belgium   (06.05.09)
Be only happy when your land is free. Obamas speech was to clean americas dirty image in the moslem world and from this speech he was trying to bring back american products to the moslem consumers.
15. 12
Ben ,   USA   (06.05.09)
Lydia, I do encourage you to answer #13's questions. Like many in the anti-Israel crowd, your compassion comes across as one-sided.
16. #12 You seem to know a lot about Apartheid of Aborigines
Genuine Tosefta ,   Tveria   (06.05.09)
Aborigines should start launching rockets at your Apartheid However you are very good at oppressing them, reducing their economic opportunities, keeping their head down and diminishing their numbers to the point that they are powerless today to start a guerrilla movement with the help of Oil brothers they do not have. Lucky you, you did it in time before anyone could accuse you of anything. Today you may mourn them but keep all the land. But when it came to establishing a Muslim terrorism indoctrination camp in Camden, the residents, recalling what they themselves did to Aborigines, didn't fall for the same Muslim trick and refused to allow it.
17. #12 Look at South Africa today.
Jake   (06.05.09)
Its "democratic rulers" are running it into the ground, with the full blessing of that joke Desmond Tootoo.
18. Something for everyone
jj ,   seattle   (06.05.09)
Obama's speech had a little something for everyone. What strikes me is the (not terribly surprising) responses from the public on all sides of the various issues. Each hears what he/she wants to hear and disregards the rest. Each reacts to chosen portions; yet somehow overlooks the balancing points. The good news, I suppose, is that most reactions seem generally positive. The not-so-good news is that each group reacts to the stuff they like but not to the larger and far more important overall message of peace through cooperation and mutual respect. Mutual respect goes all ways; not just from everyone else to each interest group that sees itself as the victims of disrespect. Obama is right - It's time for all parties to grow up, set aside their historical differences, and work for the common good. That means honest and genuine concern on the part of all, not only for your own people but for all the people on all sides.
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