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America’s false messiah
Hagai Segal
Published: 31.01.10, 18:48
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31. #16 - Cameron, Here is some truthful Irony
AY_Lamb ,   Globestan   (02.01.10)
I actually don't like little, labels, sound bites, slogans, and pejoratives in general. Truthfully, I have no philosophical or ideological problem with "evangelism" in general; especially in its original sense "Spread the good word etc etc" (don't agree with it but, understand the rationale). However, in this modern evangelical/dominionist political movement I must employ counter propaganda (even if it is out of shear desperation). These guys are and have been systematically dismantling the US. In the SCOTUS decision to reverse Santa Clara vs. Southern Pacific, they single handily completed the transition from American Democracy to American Plutocracy. This is the final hour of the American Democratic experiment, this is the curtain call. Obama in his inaction is allowing the "American Taliban" the right-wing to complete their goals. Now is the time for any American of conscience to act nobody ever claimed Obama was a "messiah" certainly no liberal since liberals typically disdain theocracy and certainly aren't typically "religionist". "Great is te guilt of an unnecessary war" James Monroe - They "evangelical at the Pentagon are desperately seeking reason to expand this and they want to pin the rose of blame on the Jews of Israel their eternal antagonist.
32. :: Sarah B - #21 - Wrong yet again
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (02.01.10)
I always find it amusing when Sarah B makes such obviously erroneous statements such as: “So far, he (Obama) has failed to deliver on a single campaign promise.” Just in case anyone was to believe such a noticeably untrue statement (Lie) by Sarah B let me give the current breakdown of Obama’s campaign promises: Promise Kept: 91 Compromise: 33 Promise Broken: 15 Stalled: 87 In the Works: 275 Not yet rated: 2 For more details on the 91 campaign promises that Obama has so far kept see: www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/promises/
33. :: Sarah B - #30 - Shows her ignorance
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (02.01.10)
Sarah B said: Below is a list of 40 campaign promises (out of 90+) which Obama as kept/actioned and will advance the USA on many levels eg: Social/Economic/Military/Internationally/etc. Appoint a special adviser to the president on violence against women Appoint a White House Coordinator for Nuclear Security Appoint an American Indian policy adviser Assure that the Veterans Administration budget is prepared as 'must-pass' legislation Ban lobbyist gifts to executive employees Bolster the military's ability to speak different languages Create a rapid response fund for emerging democracies Create a real National Infrastructure Protection Plan Create a Social Investment Fund Network Create a White House Office on Urban Policy Create new criminal penalties for mortgage fraud Equalize tax breaks for driving and public transit Establish a credit card bill of rights Establish special crime programs for the New Orleans area Expand eligibility for State Children's Health Insurance Fund (SCHIP) Expand funding to train primary care providers and public health practitioners Expand loan programs for small businesses Fund a major expansion of AmeriCorps Grant Americans unrestricted rights to visit family and send money to Cuba Increase funding for local emergency planning Increase funding for the Environmental Protection Agency Increase funding to expand community based prevention programs Increase minority access to capital Invest in public transportation Launch an international Add Value to Agriculture Initiative (AVTA) Make greater investment in advanced military air technology Make U.S. military aid to Pakistan conditional on anti-terror efforts Provide affordable, high-quality child care Push for enactment of Matthew Shepard Act, which expands hate crime law to include sexual orientation and other factors Rebuild schools in New Orleans Recruit math and science degree graduates to the teaching profession Reform mandatory minimum sentences Release presidential records Restore funding to the EEOC and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Reverse restrictions on stem cell research Send two additional brigades to Afghanistan Sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Stand down nuclear forces to be reduced under the Moscow Treaty Strengthen and expand military exchange programs with other countries Support increased funding for the NEA And to think that Sarah B had the gall to call someone ‘idiot child’ when she herself thinks that “(Obama) has failed to deliver on a single campaign promise” when in fact he has kept over 90 campaign promises.
34. America's false messiah
CAIN ,   USA   (02.01.10)
Do your homework THROUGHLY!The campaign promises listed are FLUFF! Obama is a lot of talk and the little he has accomplished is not that useful. He needs to STOP whinning, accomplish SOMETHING with substance instead of appointing more over-educated buffoons, and GET the priorities straight. It is about substance which Obama does not appear to have. How sad for those who cannot see what he really is (not). WAKE UP! G-D bless Israel and the USA -- there are MANY of us that are willing to stand by Israel -- no matter what UNLIKE our current president -- his disrespect to the Almighty is sickening.
35. AY_Lamb at #31
Cameron ,   USA   (02.01.10)
A warning of caution, lest your fears & worries become so exaggerated and overblown as to lead you to a stance where they do not honestly reflect actual truth and reality.
36. Articulate shimculate!!!
T'Yoma ,   Jreusalem   (02.01.10)
I'm sick and tired of the media, including you Mr. Segal, having a slobbering love affair with Mr. B.O.'s articulation. Take away, tip over, or misplace his hallowed Teleprompter and he can't speak a five word sentence without stumbling horribly.
37. To Arik
(02.01.10)
That 3 billion a year does not get spent on health and education, it gets spent buying weapons from the United States.
38. SIMPLE EQUATION
Frank-el ,   Detroit USA   (02.01.10)
The equation here is very simple: 1. Does the US President act in the best interests of Isreal? (note: this may or may not be in the best interests of his own country) 2. If answer to #1 is Yes, pour more $ into his coffers and praise him in the press. 3. If answer to #1 is No, apply threats, pressure and bad press until answer is Yes. Hacks like Segal simply ignore US interests and the President's responsibility to his people and nation. Segal lives in an Judeo-centric universe where US presidents serve at the pleasure of Israel. I see nothing constructive in his rants and I recommend he turn his writing "skills" more towards Israel's politicians.
39. Wait and See
Nemusha ,   USA   (02.01.10)
I am no Obama fan, buy you are too quick to judge. He is one of those Presidents that will have to be looked at after his four years are over. Personally, I think what he’s doing is absolutely brilliant. Obama is making all the tough decisions (screwing everybody) now and believe me when I tell you that in three years, when he’s up for re-election, the American people will forget it. Don’t believe me? The sales for SUVs rose the MONTH after gas prices came down. By the way, there was absolutely no difference between the policies of Obama & McCain. The Presidential elections in the USA are a farce to begin with.
40. great article!
OZ   (02.01.10)
couldn't have agreed more! this"president", so full of himslef is leading usinto oblivion... hismain goal is to change america from its core ,and leave us with no hope. his fundumental reasond'etre is to spread the wealth in america and turn it into a socalist- just nation... where those who wlrk and prosp have to carry the lazy, dumb and dumber. may obama fais miserably!
41. Too early to count him out
Al   (02.01.10)
America has the attention span of a one year old. I am afraid he will be re-elected for the Republicans cant get their act together. They are viewed as white old cranky men. Sarah Palin was a crude joke. She is a dimwit bubble head. Time will tell..in the interim Obama is very very dangerous as to Israel and indeed the entire free world. Poland and the Czech Republic have given up on him, if you can imagine that. America is bleeding badly and I am afraid the old canard of anti-semitism will raise its head. The Jews in America, never a smart group to start with will get it in the neck. I shudder to think how this old dying community will be able to protect itself. The American Jewish Community is dying save for the Voodoo Judaism of Lubavitch. Even Lubavitch (A group whos M.O. is Feel Good Judaism) is hanging on, as many of their donors have gone belly up. Seeing that aliyah is not an option for Americas Jews ..well it will be too friggin bad. America is moving to the extreme with a huge population of poor Blacks,poor Hispanics and poor white trailer trash angry with the Jews (THE BANKERS) THis crap is being fed to them by the Obama administration. Bad days are ahead.
42. not all of us were fooled!
Damie ,   Baton Rouge- USA   (02.02.10)
I didn't vote for the guy. As a matter of fact, I know few who did! As with most liberals- all you have to do is talk a good game, and you're their new best friend. As far as the race card is concerned... the moment you bring up someone's race- you're the racist. It should have never been an issue. The guy sucks, no matter his color.
43. he is a good guy because?
Jhan   (02.02.10)
because he is black? (the only reason he was elected), and he's not even a "real black" but an Arab Luo born in Kenya and educated in Indonesia, son of a white trailer trash mother who had the hots for mohammedan men.
44. #33 New IDIOT!! Only 2 things on your list are true&have NO
THING to do with ad ,   vancing America.!!!!   (02.02.10)
45. False Messiah
Bill Woodward ,   Pleasanton-Ca   (02.02.10)
Our country (USA) is being driven into a state of bankruptcy-bankruptcy of our economy, of our personal freedoms, of our image and most important, our morality. This is his and his cohorts' agenda. Beware of false prophets Flapping lips does not make a leader.!
46. Obama as president
Bob ,   USA   (02.02.10)
After reading "between the lines" the 40+ talkbacks on Obama, it is clear that most people posting know nothing about reality in Washington, and secondly, there is a lot of indirect, anti-black sentiment, much like that directed against Jews. In short, the world is a different place economically one year into his administration. And by the way, McCain was NEVER presidential material on his own....selecting a know-nothing for VP proved his inability to make rational decisions.
47. who is dancing over the dead
sahara   (02.02.10)
osama has nothingto say so he say about weather threat ... obama has nothing to say only you must do .... palin is a joke .. bush was nothing to be anything ... now who is dancing over the dead ... i think it is israil .. but who is the dead .. i think it is israil also
48. AY_lamb (#31), show me one post of yours...
Tahl ,   Ashdod, Israel   (02.02.10)
Where you had written something OTHER than bashing and trashing American Evangelicals/Republicans/Conservatives. While you may have some debatable points, and while you're entitled to your freedom of speech, your monotonous message is getting quite repetitive and tedious. You have now became the mirror-twin of Marcel from Florida.
49. #46 "Anti-black"?
Tahl ,   Ashdod, Israel   (02.02.10)
Rest assured that Obama's skin color has nothing to do with the criticism against him. It's his POLICIES which are a problem. If Allan Keyes, an experienced and responsible congressman who is much more black than Obama, would have been president - I'm pretty sure nobody here would protest.
50. LOVE
Larry Moore ,   Wheat Ridge CO   (02.04.10)
We are to LOVE one another as Jesus did. We are not to hate any one .
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