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After Biden debacle, PMO rep present in building talks
Roni Sofer
Published: 12.03.10, 12:21
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1. democracy
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (03.12.10)
In democracy power is distributed to prevent any one person from having too much power. Apparently democracy is so hated by the Left that Mr. Herzog now wants to concentrate even more power with a single "rais". He apparently admires countries like Egypy, Syria and Saudi Arabia where similar systems exist.
2. You guys couldn't lie straight in bed
JBrown ,   Brisbane   (03.12.10)
First the affront to Biden was retaliation for Washington not giving authority for Israel to attack Iran' now the back pedaling, it was only an accident. Similarly Ayalon attempt to humiliate the Turks then the next grovelling apology. Lieberman claimed don't ask don't tell about Al Mahboab's murder but when the heat starts he is denying any knowledge/responsibility
3. How about we make a law that bans the Labor and Meretz
USA   (03.12.10)
For being anti Zionist parties, kinda of like they made a law to ban Kach after Meir Kahane won a seat in the Knesset.
4. Stop the apologizing!!
David ,   Hartford USA   (03.12.10)
Israel has NOTHING to apologize for. Deciding to allow building within the capital of the Israeli state should not require anyone's approval except for the Jerusalem building and zoning departments. That the PM needs to know about any local development is simply beyond reason. Jerusalem, all of it, north, south, west, and east, is all part of Israel. Start acting like it is. Once the PA understands that Jerusalem is not on the table, maybe they'll finally decide to sit down at it and get on with a peace plan. But the status quo suits Abbas just fine, so don't count on it. As for Biden, his language proves what a twerp he is. Ignore him. Biden embarrassed? Hardly. Obama's bowing to the Saudi 'king' is the real embarrassment- for the whole country.
5. To # 2 - JBrown
Dave ,   Bs.Aires-Argentina   (03.12.10)
Mr. Brown of AUSTRALIA , your statement are wrong, let´s see why: FIRST : as a matter of fact, there isn't any strong and consistent proof that the Mossad was the killer of this assassin, the HAMAS terrorist chief. -And - Do you think that the Mossad needs to send 27 people to kill this bad guy? It's unthinkable ! ! -With only three or fourh people, it had been enough to do the task. SECOND - Regarding the 1600 apartments, the place when they will be build, IS NOT PART of the West Bank, it´s in Jerusalem, the ethernal Capitol City oh the Jewish People since the conquer of her by the King David, some of 3000 years ago. And a last question: - Are you defending the merciless people that the SOLDIERS OF YOUR PROPER COUNTRY are trying to defeat by fighting bravely against the International Islamo-Terrorism? If the answer of the later question is YES, it is a SHAME ON YOU.
6. similar mishaps in the future can be fixed by Kol Nidrei
observer   (03.12.10)
The Yom Kippur prayers include a general admission of sins, and each person silently adds his own personal sins. One of the important prayers is Kol Nidrei - All Vows, named after the opening words of the first prayer, which cancels any vows that a person has made. Haven't they vowed settlement freeze? If the land right is biblical, so biblical ways can do the job. The little problem is that Jews can't wait till next Yom Kippur.
7. To James Brown - #2
Eyal ,   USA   (03.12.10)
Yeh James and it snows in Jamaica too. Tell me James, do they need to pay you for you to use your tiny little brain? The Palestinians are nomads from Syria, Lebanon, Persia and Babylon. The Jews always lived in Jerusalem. We can build where ever we like
8. THIS IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE...
stude ham   (03.12.10)
we cannot limit israel's needs for new accommodations because of imaginary talks with imaginary governments like the pa which does not include hamas... wherever they are.
9. acting
Palestinian ,   Occupied palestine   (03.12.10)
the decision has a US cover all over it .. the gentelman is a CIA /Mossad agent ..with a double pay. he has no mandate ..his term is over in Jan of 2010 . as the minister said ..they did not say they will stop talking .. the liberation of Jerusalem will come through real men ,not spies and traitors . the US is playing shocked because they do not want to look Bad in the Meast .. we have been there before..play a different trick to boost Abbas popularity and the US embarrassement .
10. This much I know..
Not a Rabbi ,   DC   (03.12.10)
Kol Nidre only voids contracts and vows made between man and G-d not between man and man. To be truly forgiven one must seek to alleviate sins committed against other people by addressing the people sinned against. Only when forgiven by other men will G-d also start to forgive for sins transgressed against G-d. As for building homes in J'lem, that is fully within the right of the sovereign nation. It is Israel's capital. As for announcing it during Biden's trip...not the diplomatically best move Israel could have made. The US still thinks J'lem is on the table. Israel has yet to state in no uncertain terms that this is not the case. Fear that the Pals will never seek peace and the Arabs will push for war is the reason for this. Time to leave the fear behind make the commitment and be done with nareshkeit.
11. To #9 Palestinian
Marucho ,   Bs.Aires Argentina   (03.12.10)
Hey, Mr. Palestinian, could you please let us know what Occupied Palestine are you living in? Please, be more precise.
12. #10 to G-d they vow to keep vows between man and man
observer   (03.12.10)
when they cancel any vows they mad with G-d, that aims at voiding any vows made between man and man. It doesn't take a rabbi.
13. EU/US/Biden demand no Jews in parts of Jerusalem!
Bruce Stein ,   Chicago USA   (03.12.10)
US demands a State like Iran on the West Bank/Gaza! True or False? Why: The US (government, not people) policy in Iran: Keep the dictators (that parade as religious) at all cost (same policy since Carter "stabbed the Shaw in the back in 1979)! Why? "nice Long lasting War and sell lots of weapons" (c 1991 Getty delivered to every member of congress on this war and the battle tactics to be used against us) The "don’t ask don’t tell" going away is the way the “Government” tells you: "can you believe it, can you believe it" will be followed immediately by the "DRAFT"; no exemptions except practicing clergy this time boys and girls! Obumer!
14. Black Africans were the first settlers
Robert ,   Brisbane, Australia   (03.13.10)
#7 "The Jews always lived in Jerusalem". But not before the indigenous population.
15. OBAMA DIGGING A BIGGER HOLE FOR A FAILED PRESIDENT..
ABRAHAM ben JACOB ,   CANADA   (03.14.10)
THE U.S. UNDER OBAMA IS GOING NOWHERE. OBAMA HAS NO REAL SUCCESS IN ANY DOMESTIC POLICIES OR FOREIGN POLICIES. NORTH KOREA IS ONE BIG EXAMPLE OF OBAMAS FAILURE. THIS CONTRIVED " INSULT OR OUTRAGE " FROM THE U.S. LEADERS IS TO CREATE A BIG DIVERSION FROM THEIR OWN WEAK AND FAILED POLICIES. THEY PICK A MADE UP FIGHT WITH ISRAEL AND BLOW IT OUT OF ANY PROPORTIONS JUST TO SHOW HOW REALLY TOUGH THEY ARE. THE OBAMAS AND FREINDS CUDDLE UP WITH TYRANTS AND OIL RICH COUNTRIES. THEN THEY TALK NICE TO THEIR ENEMIES LIKE IRAN AND TALK TOUGH TO THEIR ALLIES AND FREINDS LIKE ISRAEL. THE OTHER ARAB COUNTRIES IN THE REGION ARE ALSO WORRIED ABOUT THE U.S. POLICY REGARDING THE STRANGE INACTION WITH IRAN AND ISRAEL IS NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO IS CONCERNED.
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