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Make the president pay
Michael Fenenbock
Published: 27.04.10, 11:04
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61. Michael Fennenback vs Obama
ginger rogers ,   Izhar, Palestine   (04.27.10)
so you prefer a one-state solution and are prepared to commit treason against your elected government to achieve it? A true Zionist, safe in the USA.
62. Sorry, Jo #57.
The 11th Man ,   London   (04.27.10)
But your 'President' is a disgrace. Bowing to Middle and Far Eastern Dictators and embracing S.American despots whilst refusing to pay proper respect to the Queen of an old Ally, England. He has no business treating the Prime Minister of Israel the way he does. And, as for peace, it's further away now than ever. The meaningless award of the Nobel Peace Prize was not given for something achieved but for something they hoped he would achieve. He should send it back as he sent back the bust of Winston Churchill.
63. #44 Harold, NY, USA
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (04.27.10)
Destroy all of Israel's nuclear weapons? And how is your Muslim in Chief gonna do that???
64. Article: Make The President Pay 4/27/10
JoAnn Knowles ,   Leesburg, VA   (04.27.10)
Mr. Fenenbock, Great article today. I could not agree with you more. I am not Jewish but I am a strong supporter of Israel. I am also a strong supporter of the Tea Party Movement. I do not support Obama's position on Israel and I stand with you against him. I am hoping in November our voice will be heard! Kind Regards, JoAnn Knowles Leesburg, VA
65. YES - STAND UP AGAINST THE US AND -
Arn. ,   SWEDEN.   (04.27.10)
- EVEN THE ARABS WILL ABANDONE HIM !!!. Arn.
66. Calm down and please donot try to kill OBAMA
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (04.27.10)
Obama is elected democratically with US voters and even if you do not like his decisions are decisions of USA people therefore your any attempt against him would face US people Israel inflitrated even into Whitehouse as Emmanual, chief of staff is an ex-IDF soldier however avoid killing OBAMA otherwise you may pay in turn high price.
67. On target...
Ron L. ,   Long Island, NY USA   (04.27.10)
Time to start an Israel Tea Party!
68. #60 Michael Hess, Charlotte, NC
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (04.27.10)
Do you really think, a nuclear armed Iran is in the interest of the USA?
69. October surprise
David ,   NJ USA   (04.27.10)
I don't trust Obama to allow himself to lose majority in Congress. Come late October expect orchestrated domestic terrorism he can blame on Reoublicans and maybe Democrats will hold on to the delight of Saudi Arabia et al
70. Response
Eugene Graczyk ,   Sausalito, CA USA   (04.27.10)
It is a complete falsehood to claim that Obama hates Israel. It is also misguided to insist that Israel has a major say in American domestic politics. The Israeli lobby is powerful but losing support from American Jews at a rapid rate because of their hamfisted efforts to demean our elected president. The reaction is not as presented by the writer. Obama is widely admired around the world and has a determined and loyal base here. I strongly suggest that Israel not attempt to create an American president more to the Zionists' liking. This is OUR country, remember and you all do not seem to be doing so well in running your own.
71. 100% pro Obama
George ,   Canada   (04.27.10)
Jews never were, are and will be loyal to any country they were born, raised and continue to live in beside Israel. No matter for how many generations we look back , loyalty is for Israel only .They are ready to sale the interest even to the most loyal ally for the benefit of Israel. (How many cases of American Jews spying for Israel at the expense of American interest.) There is nothing new here, this is the Jews history. All American politicians should work first for sake of Israeli interest first then America, other wise they should be overthrown as this” veteran American spending great deal of time in Jerusalem” suggest!!! Jew are the true rulers of America and this is not a secret .For the first time an American president taking into account the American interest as priority as Israeli. He is not hammering and not a Jew hater as he presented in Israeli and neo-conservative media. Won’t be surprise if the author is a member of the new forming militias in the southern US states to defend the white race freedom from Barak Hussein Obama socialism .
72. Eugene Graczyk (# 70). Are you serious?
flyingdoc57 ,   Florida, U.S.A.   (04.27.10)
"Obama is widely admired around the world and has a determined and loyal base here." [Graczyk] What gives you this impression, Graczyk? Is it his failure at virtually all international diplomatic efforts thus far, or his abysmal popularity ratings which have dropped faster than the Muslim-in-Chief can bow to the world's dictators? As for "This is OUR country, remember and you all do not seem to be doing so well in running your own", you would do well to keep this same thought in mind when considering Israel's position. Clearly, Israel is a sovereign, democratic country whose president is not Obama. Israel has never attempted to dictate the actions of the U.S. The reverse cannot be said. Israel is doing a far better job at "running" itself than the U.S., so it needs no "help" from the likes of Obama.
73. Agree 100%
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (04.27.10)
.... with the excellent opinion. Israel's policies are fashioned in Jerusalem, not Washington D.C. Hussein Obama is an unrepentant Jew hater (20 years with Jeremiah Wright, could you expect anything else?) and he has also strayed considerably from the mandate given to him by the American electorate. For the record, the American electorate is not interested in forging closer ties with the Islamofascist world. The American electorate for the most part remembers when Iranian "students" invaded the United States Embassy in Tehran and took hostages who were tortured for four years. The American electorate remembers who blew up the United States Embassy and the Marine Barracks in Beirut. The American electorate knows darned well who blew up the United States Embassies in Kinshasa and Nairobi. The American electorate knows full well who blew up the USS COLE, and we all know who was behind the horrific events of September 11, 2001. We also remember the news accounts and disgusting film clips of Arabs rejoicing in the street in the West Bank, celebrating America's tragedy. Guess what? Americans are really not interested in forging closer ties with the Islamofascist world. That's why it's perfectly acceptable -- and really preferable -- for Israel to tell Obama to stuff it.
74. Trust me, Israel doesn't need our $3bn in aid #3...
Lobo ,   USA   (04.28.10)
Because 75% of that aid is required to be spent on American Companies. I personally hope that the anti-Israelis in congress cut aid, because then the American economy would collapse, leading to their quick removal from office.
75. #73 it is time for accoutability
George ,   Canada   (04.28.10)
All the American interventions in the Middle East were to defend Israel and Israeli interests at the expenses of America itself and that is why they suffered these blew ups in different parts of the world from Beirut to Nairobi to sep 11 etc… America cannot afford this privilege to Israel anymore. It is time for accountability. 15- 20 years ago the Islamo-fascisms you are referring to didn’t exist, and exactly the Israeli actions and the unfair stand up from the US in this conflict continue creating more and more extremism that are coming now to our step doors. Its well known that Iraqi war was orchestrated by Jew in previous American administration who manipulated the moron G.W.Bush . But alas it fired back .It seems Israel got ride of the insignificant threat from Saddam Hussein with his outdated army to get in reward Iran with a nuclear bomb. The history repeated itself when Israel invaded Lebanon in1982 to get ride of PLO armed with riffles and small fire rackets and after 20 years of occupation unknowingly created for itself more powerful enemy Hizbollah.(before 1982 Hizbollah didn’t exist right?) Israel should save itself first from right-wing religious extremist like you to save its
76. Pray for the Adonenu HaNasi (Barak Obama)
Abraham ,   London   (04.28.10)
That the King of the kings of kings will have mercy on him and place in his heart to deal kindly with all peoples, including the Jewish people. And that in his days and in our days, the Jewish people be redeemed and dwell safely with the coming of Mashaich Sidkenu. Bcos that is what we really need.
77. George #75 you are totally racist
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (04.28.10)
American interventions in the Middle East were to preserve American hegemony, not to defend us. As a Canadian you have about as much right to speak for America as you do for us. Heck I have American citizenship and served in the US Army for over 9 years, so I have far more say than a Canuck. And yes the Islamic-fascists do exist. You are a totally ignorant racist. Mind your own business.
78. #73 Sarah B
Truthseeker ,   USA   (04.28.10)
You must remember, my dear, the five Israelis who were arrested after being seen video taping the burning WTC and dancing in glee. But, of course, you would never mention that. And how about the Israeli "art students" who were immediately returned to Israel after the attack. Who were those "art students?" You must also remember Netanyahu's response when asked how the attack on the WTC would affect Israel. His first response was "Its' very good." And, indeed, the attack was very good for Israel. Check all of this out at http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/fiveisraelis.html
79. #76 - Abraham - That sure is a beautiful
AY_Lamb ,   Globestan   (04.28.10)
sentiment!! very unusual in the TBs but a nice change. Barux HaKavod
80. Is It Any Wonder That Jews Are Suspect In Their Countries ..
World Citizen ,   the world   (04.28.10)
Of Residence? Michael Fenenbock should move to Israel and renounce his American citizenship. I bet he thinks Jonathan Pollard is a great man.
81. Who you kiddin? American Jews think the spit is rain.
Chaim ,   NJ USA   (04.28.10)
Why else do these idiots vote 63% Democratic in a special election?
82. Albrecht, yep. We can live with it, so will Israel...
Michael Hess ,   Charlotte, NC   (04.28.10)
...Israel has caused this escalation with its constant threats against Iran. Iran has never once threatened Israel, on the other hand Israel represents a clear and imminent threat against Iran and it has every right to protect itself from Israeli aggression. Do you know the difference between the "Zionist entity" and the state of Israel? One will survive and one won't. Guess which one? Because both can't.
83. Eugene, no, I want them to kick it up a notch!
Michael Hess ,   Charlotte, NC   (04.28.10)
These articles are very very revealing. It's like reading a wingnut talkback as an article, it's bringing to the fore what Israel is truly about. Peace activists couldn't buy this kind of attention to the wingnuttiness infecting Israel and its "supporters".
84. Only viable means is counter-intuitive
Craig ,   L.A., USA   (04.28.10)
Until the liberal Jewish element in the U.S. ceases their strident unbending allegiance to the Democratic party...how can you make any difference? Can you influence the liberal Jewish WallStreet supporters of Obama ? Can you influence the Jewish left media in America? If so, by all means, have at it. The only opportunity the Jewish conservative movement has is to adopt a rather dangerous course, which is to seek to polarize, even further, the opposing camps. The battle is for the moderate Jews, and the independent voters in America - the desertion of this support, already under way to some extent, will 'hurt' Obama most. But this course of action must involve Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership. The proper course is not to seek common ground, or appeasement, or passive cooperation and compromise. Instead, obstinate marked defiance, based on forceful, well communicated dynamic of self preservation is what is needed. Netanyahu must be convinced that bold defiance and unbending nationalistic tact is the most productive stance to undermine Obama. In short...exasperate a crisis to 'solve' a crisis. Or put another way - fight fire with fire, Raising tensions dramatically will polarize the American electorate sufficiently to force the Jewish left to reorient. The die-hard liberal Jewish left is a hopeless case, not so the moderate left. The Christian right is already 85% pro-Israel, and anti-Obama. Such a strategy of increased tensions will result in oil likely heading towards $100 per barrel rather quickly...this will serve to torpedoe Obama's phony 'recovery' at just the time he most needs the sham to appear intact. Israel appears to be in a positional end-game, slowly being constricted into an untenable position. Unorthodox tactics is required to take Obama off his game...his popularity is waning, an illusion. Sadly, such a course of action will almost certainly require a unified nation with strong belief and trust in the God of Israel as the true guarantor of Israel's security. Scripture seems to indicate that Israel will instead seek or be coerced into accepting some type of peace treaty; who knows, maybe the Obama is the guarantor...regardless, Israel will be betrayed. Tough times coming for Israel and the world, very very terrible times. In the end, once all acts have been played out...Israel will be delivered by divine intervention. As for me and mine...we stand with Israel.
85. Alternatives to a two-state solution?!
Paul ,   Albuquerque, USA   (04.28.10)
"I believe there are rational, pragmatic alternatives to the two-state paradigm." If by rational you mean either apartheid or ethnic cleansing, then yes, there are alternatives to a two-state solution. Neither of them is in anybody's interest and Obama knows that. He is looking out for Israel in his pursuits and should be supported. This is the last chance to turn back from this horrific trajectory known as Zionism.
86. make President Obama pay a price for his hostility to Israel
Beth ,   Canada   (04.28.10)
Shalom Michael, Yes, go for it. The Jews have suffered far too long, it is high time the Jews stand up strong and not be sitting ducks or be lambs for the slaughter. We who love your God, Israel and the Jews support you and salute you. May G-d be with you all and May the Messiah come soon to rule & reign Israel and take back the world... Amen
87. "Hammer the Jews policy"
Yoel ,   Israel   (04.28.10)
The most outragious thing I have ever heard- A two state solution is a lot of bull-!) Jerusalem will and always be the capital of Israel only.
88. Obama should apologize to all Jews, in the US, in Israel and
Janet J. Caplan ,   Kensington, MD   (04.28.10)
elsewhere for a policy he has advanced and which is anti-Jewish, Pessach and Hanukkah "celebrations" not withstanding.
89. What is he Smoking?
Sherman ,   USA   (04.28.10)
Michael Fenenbock you are so wrong. Israel needs a 2 state solution. It can't govern people that want to govern themselves. The occupation must end. It doesn't serve Israel's interest to stay in the west bank. I am extremely pro-Israel. but I know if it walks like a duck and quack s like a duck its a duck.
90. # 82
Birdi ,   Israel   (04.29.10)
Oh Cherokee do stop with your outrageous lies. Iran has threatened Israel & you know it. Iran threatened many many many times to whipe Israel of the face of the earth. Israel also has the right to protect herself from Iranian aggression. Now no more norty lies please.
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