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Obama doctrine failing
Zvi Mazel
Published: 14.06.10, 00:43
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31. #20 get real
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (06.14.10)
The American conflict with the Arab world has nothing to do with Bush and everything to do with imperialism. The Americans have an alliance with the Arab dictatorships to share all the oil wealth while leaving the masses poor. As long as Saddam fought for the Saudis, he was supported. As soon as he tried to take the oil from the Saudis, the Americans killed him. The Americans set-up and supported Al-Quaeda. As soon as they started threatening the Saudis, the Americans attacked them. Obama is stirring up hate against Israel because he wants to stabilize the Saudis.
32. BHO
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (06.14.10)
Mogens Glistrup, a former Danish politician, suggested to replace the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with an answering machine saying in Russian that Denmark surrenders. It seems as if BHO is planning the same in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish.
33. Obama doctrine failing? Of course!
Joe ,   Negev, Israel   (06.14.10)
Of course it's failing. It was failing from day one of his presidency. You can't appease the unappeasable! You don't need a PhD to figure that one out.
34. Zvi Mazel is the worst man to present this argument.
Dr. Honey ,   Gaza   (06.14.10)
35. #20+29 Palestine is not great.
Joey Rose ,   Portland   (06.14.10)
Nor was it ever, nor shall it ever be.
36. It was all planned including Obama's election
Ora ,   Canada   (06.14.10)
Suddenly it all seems clear. The West has been fooled. It was all planned by Iran and the other extremists, including the successful election of Obama, through whom they are taking over the world.
37. Hussein Obama admits to Abu el-Gheit: I am a Muslim!
Will ,   Israel   (06.14.10)
it is reported early in 2010 he said it when he met the Egyptian minister. He also reportedly said "Muslims should be patient, they'll see how I'll deal with Israel!". The problem with Obama is that he is the point man of the US Establishment, the Army, CIA, State Dept security apparatuses. The NIE of 07 was forged under Bush; it was Bush who enabled the Iranian mad dash for the nukes; it was under Bush that FBI went on a hunting spree for "Israeli spies". The problem is far from eing just with Obama alone. The US security elite is fully capable of nuking Tel Aviv. We should respond by reminding them of Ness Tziona option. Samson's is so passe.
38. Hang in there. Obama is a one trerm president.
zooog ,   US   (06.14.10)
39. Ambassador had balls when in Sweden
Michel ,   Jerusalem   (06.14.10)
Z. Mazel didn't destroy a art display but a provocative piece of propaganda against Israel. It was his duty and his honour to react as he did.. Would like other Israeli representatives to be as firm as he has been
40. Right wing settler mentality ?
Gerard ,   Jerusalem   (06.14.10)
As an honorable diplomat, Mr Mazel served and stikk serve Israel and not an ideology. How could you say that he has a "right wing settler mentality" ? . Even if it's right, it is more acceptable than to belong with Chalom Ahchav or JStreet and become the allies of Israel ennemies. Your sense of democracy sounds typically leftist !
41. Hang in there Israel. We'll throw the
Allan ,   Ft. Lauderdale   (06.14.10)
bums out in November and the moslem president in 2012.
42. Obama one term president? How ?
Nora Tel Aviv   (06.15.10)
What are the statistical previsions for the 2012 elections? What can be done democratically by the US electors to see Obama leave presidency after one term?
43. Don't dignity Obama's appeasement by calling it a "doctrine"
Chaim ,   Israel   (06.15.10)
During one of Bibi's visits with Obama, Bibi was heard saying, "This guy is worse than Chamberlain" under his breath. Bibi played down the comments but he was truthful. Since his inauguration, Obama has done nothing, on the foreign policy field, except bow to America's enemies while demonizing America's friends, especially Israel. It often appears Obama is, not so secretly, working for America's enemies. Don't dignify Obama's pathetic appeasement by calling it a "doctrine".
44. #38, #41, #42: Pres. Schmendrick=lame duck
maniaco ,   SoCal, USA   (06.15.10)
After frantic polling by his people thru all of 2011 shows he has no chance in hell of being re-elected, Pres. Schmendrick will suddenly develop a mysterious illness. He will announce that his doctors advised him not to run again, and "sadly," he will retire after one term. Look at all the USA polls -- he has approval in the mid-40% and DISAPPROVAL in the mid-50% range. Barack Hussein Obama is dead meat. Republicans will win enough seats in Congress & Senate to stop anything he tries to do. Impeachment? Maybe. Depends on what he tries to do next -- after November 2010 elections. January 2013 can't come too soon!!! ISRAEL -- WE LOVE YOU !!! [signed] The people of the USA
45. #8 Are you implying ....
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (06.15.10)
he was born of a jackal ?
46. #44 maniaco
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (06.15.10)
You're referring to the bumbling magician in "The Last Unicorn"?
47. to 35
nahla ,   jerusalem   (06.15.10)
it is great in my heart and i have a great heart it can bear israil also and america both are not greater than Palastine
48. Obama and Iran. Just do it.
Eran ,   Singapore   (06.16.10)
It’s now increasingly clear that the credible threat of a military strike against Iran’s nuclear program is the only action that could convince the regime to curtail its ambitions. But instead of using the possibility of military action as leverage, the Obama administration has tried to soothe the mullahs’ nerves. It’s time to put Tehran on edge.
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