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Axelrod: Obama did not snub Netanyahu
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Published: 28.03.10, 16:02
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1. A house Jew speaks
Christopher ,   Boston, MASS   (03.28.10)
2. And Biden
Jackie ,   Florida   (03.28.10)
Joe Biden and his wife did not mean to be late for dinner with Bibi when they were in Israel. Their driver got lost and didn't have his cellphone. Sarcasm meant.
3. Obama has been attempting to humiliate Bibi for over a year!
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (03.28.10)
Ever since the two met, over a year ago, Barakeh Hussein Obama has been attempting to humiliate the democratically elected Prime Minister of the nation-state of the entire Jewish people. In so doing, Obama has singled out a whole people and humiliated one of its most important symbol of government. Such an act is called racism, anti-Jewish racism at that, and Mr. Barakeh Hussein Obama, the "progressive" one, should be ashame of his racist behavior towards Israel's Prime Minister thus towards the Jewish people!!!
4. Axelrod is a liar
Richard ,   Boston MA   (03.28.10)
We know the truth. We know Obamas stance on Israel and Jerusalem. The explanation is far too little far too late. Liar.
5. Just not convinced are you ?
Simon ,   London   (03.28.10)
6. 3/4 of Congress - pressure is working
conspiracy theorist ,   Essex, UK   (03.28.10)
Perhaps the letter that was signed by 75% of congress is having some effect (Obama scared of being a lame duck president)? Or is it that the Arab League headed by Amr Moussa have suggested the Palis ally themselves with Iran?
7. Talk is cheap!
Moti ,   TLV   (03.28.10)
8. Axelrod is a coward and a liear
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.28.10)
There is nothing more to say...
9. Clumsy Axelrod lie shows an out-of-touch White House
Dr. L. Brnd ,   San Diego, USA   (03.28.10)
Of course Obama was trying to deliberately humiliate Bibi! Axelrod thinks we're all idiots. Following a rebuke by 327 members of Congress forObama's appalling misuse of his office and the White House to disrespect an ally and deliberately escalate tensions with Israel (as Hillary admitted doing) - what the American people get is another of these clumsy lies from White House staffers. The message is always,always the same - we aren't doing anything wrong, YOU JUST DIDN'T UNDERSTAND! Its a measure of how out of touch with the American people and the Congress Obama has become, that he thinks this kind of clumsy "explanation" and amatuerish made-up lie is credible. Reminds me of the arrogant con-jobs of Haldemann and Ehrlichman during the Nixon years.
10. arrogant US presidents
Eddie ,   london UK   (03.28.10)
Bill Clinton also snubbed British PM John Major, for having close ties with the republican party. It was John Major's Government that fought with US in desert Storm, and British Soldiers were killed by "friendly" American fire. So it is nothing new for a Democratic president to insult allies, and show arrogance and hubris.
11. Yeah, right.
Ran   (03.28.10)
President Obama is, regrettably, clueless. You do not approach a negotiation process by forcing either party to "surrender in advance". If the US hasn't realized, after all this time, that the status of Jerusalem is a dealbreaker as far as Israel is concerned, one can only wonder if along with voting for a nothing but a "Yes We Can" slogan, logic as a whole has left the US for good.
12. Wrong they didn't even release an official photo for visit
jason ,   haifa israel   (03.28.10)
Last time he wasn't told he could get a meeting with obama until right before it. This is all games. At least last time they released an official photo.
13. The countdown to January 20, 2013
Allan ,   Ft. Lauderdale   (03.28.10)
is on. Patience my friends. We will soon be rid of the do nothing Congress and shortly thereafter of this know nothing president.
14. "The Snub"
Gush Etsion ,   Israel   (03.28.10)
How patronizing of the other palace Jew to say "This was not about formalities. This was not about a ceremonial meeting. This was a working meeting..." PLEASE, do we look like we are three...! Axelrod must think we are idiots to go for that one...has Obama has no shame! Haman is in the White House and the Jews continue to live Purim every day!!!
15. No insult intended
Christian ,   Sweden   (03.28.10)
to use this expression now after what was said by Prime Minister Netanjahy in the wake of the Biden mishap in Jerusalem is to add insult to injury.
16. Mr Axelrod !
Felix ,   Jlm ,ISRAEL   (03.28.10)
Stop the bullshit Mr Axelrod !!!
17. Mr AXELROD
Mickey ,   Mevasseret ,Israel   (03.28.10)
Mr Axelrod is a self-hating jew who has never visited I srael and ,does not speak the language of his ancestors and as such he has no right to tell us how to handle the severe existential problems that we - as the tiny and only nation of the jewish people face every day .Shame on you Mr Axelrod !
18. Axelrod in an idiot.
Vicky ,   Ashkelon Israel   (03.28.10)
You can tell by Barry bin hassen Obuma's stance that he thinks he is above the world. He reminds me of how Mussolini, Rosefelt and Adolf Hitler stood posing like peacocks, denying their hatred. The Jews of Germany made the same mistake as the ones in the US are now. Voting for a man because he is a "Democrat" and will put the world to rights. Jerusalem is our Capital , and is situated in JUDEA, even the Arabs recognise that. We took back what was given to us during 1947, it should have been a lot more but UK gave 3/4 of it away to some Bedouin in Iraq. (Now Jordan.) We won the territory, the same as USA taking from Mexico, can't see the US giving that back! As a matter of fact Jordan tranlated into English is ........................................ .LAND OF DAN! Doesn't take a genius to work that one out!
19. Obama's snub of Bibi was a trial balloon for the U.S.
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.28.10)
The Obama administration are clearly liars. It is completely obvious Obama's snub of Bibi was intentional. Obama said basically, "I'm having dinner with my family. Call me when you change your mind". There is only one way to interpret this - a snub. Obama's snub of Bibi was intended as a sign of hostility towards Israel and solidarity with Israel's enemies. Even more importantly, it was a trial balloon for the U.S. If America accepted the snub, Obama would stand by it. However, Obama's snub drew widespread criticism in the U.S. media and among U.S. politicians. So Obama now claims it was unintentional. This administration can't tell the truth about anything.
20. Axelrod, you lie
Abby ,   OP, Kansas   (03.28.10)
Obama and his team are thugs who negotiate using unions bully tactics of insulting behavior to intimidate. Consider his back ground and one knows immediately he would not be rooted in good acceptable behavior, and acceptable acquaintances.
21. Usually when two leaders of states meet they do
leo ,   usa   (03.28.10)
traditional photo-shoot and then go about their planned closed meeting. Mr. Axelrod, smart people are not buying what you are selling.
22. Sara Netanyahu is heartbroken: she had
Vardina   (03.28.10)
joined her husband inorder to be photographed with Obama and his wife. To her disappointment her jurney ended without photos. How will the nation survive?
23. Who loves you now, Bibi?
Liberty Lover ,   USA   (03.28.10)
Ultra-liberal American Jews campaigned like "Girls Gone Wild!!" for Mr. Obama. Now, he treats the PM of Israel like dirt. Treating the PM of Israel like dirt is also treating Israel like dirt. Treating Israel like dirt emboldens her enemies to attack. Can anyone else see the self-destructive action of liberal Amer. Jews here? Who loves you now, Israel? I hope you can see it is American Conservatives, not liberals who love you most.
24. Since entering the Oval Office, the President has done all
Steve Kaplan ,   Boston, MA   (03.28.10)
that he could to humiliate Israel's Prime Minister. Telling the public otherwise after we have been observing his behavior for more than a year is an insult not only of Israel's symbol of sovereignty but also an insult of the American public. I voted for Obama, believing his speech at AIPAC of 2008 and the speeches given by Ms. Clinton. No more! My vote is gone! I shall neither vote for Obama's second term nor for any Democrat until and unless the party as such shows remorse and apologize to our stronger ally in the Middle East.
25. Axelrod, who are you kidding? You think we are naive? PCing
JordanisPalestine ,   Salt,Palestine   (03.28.10)
and BSing all night long huh? You sold your soul to the 8 mile wide suicide idea. Jordan is Palestine.
26. dreck. do friends make friends sit out in the hall while you
ralph   (03.28.10)
dine?
27. axelrod, emanuel, & hatikva
dirty shirt ,   judea   (03.28.10)
Axelrod and Emanuel are todays kapos. They brown nose Hussein for their own perceived power. Yet when the time comes they will be discarded, like used harlots. They will meet the same fate as the judenratt. As an aside, Hatikva is a beautiful and meaningful song. However would not the age old, hallowed chant of the ever poignant "Vhey Sheamda" be that much more indicative of our history.
28. better stick to the facts...
eporue ,   europe   (03.28.10)
(1) bibi embarrassed the WH with the settlement announcement. (2) when asked to clarify, "its like building in tel aviv". (3) his relative called obama an anti-semite on the radio. (4) the letter for hillary, he purposely delayed by two days... (5) at the WH, he came with a graph to explain, that he COULDNT KNOW about the announcement during bidens visit. sorry, but some solution was expected. (6) during the meeting another east-j. announcement was made. to prove the point, that he "couldnt know" ? yes, that scrapes right through the barrel.. then the pres left saying "let me know if there is anything new"... interesting, there are three demands listed: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article7076431.ece
29. Obama
Birdi ,   Israel   (03.28.10)
We dont believe one word of this drivel from Axelrod. Lame excuses after shocking behaviour wont whipe the slate clean. Pull the other leg, its got bells on it.
30. Obama media
Ryan ,   Grants Pass US   (03.28.10)
It is clear this is a piece is from a media that is controlled by obamedia folks and will prove to be a hugh mistake as the truth will prevale. First lessons obama learned were from a madrassa located in Indonesia where taqyya(obamedia) learned to control the words.
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