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Bill Clinton: Russian immigrants 'obstacle to peace'
Roni Sofer
Published: 22.09.10, 21:36
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31. QUARTET an obstacle to Peace
Marcel ,   Florida   (09.22.10)
ISRAEL Urges Quartet to Freeze After many years of trampling Israel's sovereignty and always rewarding terrorism the new Prime Minister of Israel demanded a halt to the blatant hypocrisy against Israel which has always been overtly biased in favor of the Islamic jihadists. We've had enough of this contemptible abuse from the Quartet under the guise of their failed, faux peace scheme he said. The days where we have been taken for fools is over he declared to the Quartet in a scathing rebuttal to their latest demands. We've given all the goodwill gestures we're ever going to give and it's long overdue to resettle the peace hating Arabs in their own lands and end this failed,impossible two state delusion that endangers Israel's survival. We will build on our land and you will butt out. No more underhanded interference would be tolerated he warned. The new Israeli Prime Minister pointed out how the Quartet of Vipers were always silent when it came to the atrocities and ongoing war crimes and crimes against humanity by the genocidal Hamas rulers in Gaza. This blatant bias is no longer tolerable as it had been under previous quisling Jewsih leaders He also reminded them how how they have gone out of their way to rescue and assist the Hamas criminal enterprise at Israel's expense while incessantly targeting Israel for any perceived slight and non issue. This abuse will stop he warned the Quartet. The Prime Minister said he would no longer tolerate the blatant abuse of the Jewish people in order for them to score points with the Islamic hordes eating away at their own populations. IF Israel cannot stand up now then when ? Wouldn't it be heartening to all supporters of Israel if they picked a leader with a spine who had the courage to speak the truth instead of the same weak and defeatist losers every time .
32. Mr. Clinton! You owe us all an appology!
Born in Israel   (09.22.10)
I cant imagine you ever having the guts to express yourself in such a RACIST manner towards the US population !!! You'll be LIVING in courtroom 'till the end of your life!!! Pls stop medling in our affairs!!! By the way, I'm half "Russian" and half "Morrocan" (my mom's family is from Tunisia, actually). What do you have to say about me?????????
33. Clinton forgets America's racist shame
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (09.22.10)
It was the USA that for almost the first 200 years of its existence tolerated racism against Jews, not just blacks. Jews were barred from many places of work, from many universities, from private institutions. And Clinton seems to forget that in his lifetime the Russian Jews were arrested and jailed for practicing Judaism or teaching the Hebrew language that the bible is written in and the language of Jewish prayer. And Clinton should be the first to know that his country rejected Jewish refugees before and during world war 2, condemning tens of thousands of them to death instead of giving them refuge. And yes, after his opening up the pandora's box and failing for the past 17 years to get the Palestinians to accept peace with a state of Jews in a Jewish state, his preaching is falling on numbed ears.
34. Proves yet again
Christopher ,   Boston, MASS   (09.22.10)
the embedded racism and Antisemitism of the "new" Democratic Party led by the Clintons, BHO, Pelossi, and the House Jews
35. Whats all the fuss? He is pretty much on the money.
Avi ,   TA   (09.22.10)
It doesn't Phd. in political science to relize he is right; if you look at the political map in Israel you find Russians in all the right wing parties you bearly see a leftist Russian. The guy is right and meant no offense to the Russians.
36. Looks like you've inhaled after all, mar Clinton
Matityahu ,   Slovenia   (09.22.10)
37. #22; World Citizen, Not true
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (09.22.10)
WC writes: " All of this is illegal by the rules set in the Geneva Convention of 1949 regarding occupied territories." What you are referring to is Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention. As with any Law you want to look at the intent of the Law when it was written, and then determine if you apply that, to the current situation. So it's not a popularity contest, how many people agree with your interpretation is irrelevant. So what was the intent of Art. 49? "the principle was intended to protect the local population from displacement, including endangering its separate existence as a race, as occurred with respect to the forced population transfers in Czechoslovakia, Poland and Hungary before and during the war (WW2)." "International humanitarian law prohibits the forcible transfer of segments of the population of a state to the territory of another state which it has occupied as a result of the resort to armed force." Now with the settlements in the West Bank, No Arabs have forced off their land, The settlements were mostly built on vacant and unused land. In other cases land was purchased. The settlers were not forced onto the land, and in some cases, some were just returning to where they lived before Jordan threw them off the land in 1948. Put simply, Arabs have NOT been displaced or forced off the land. The people (Jewish settlers) that moved there did so voluntarily. So this Law does not apply. But as you said World Citizen and I'll quote you: "Repeating a lie over and over again doesn't make it true" I agree, and the Geneva Convention Article 49, just doesn't apply.
38. Advice for Bill Clinton
Brod ,   USA   (09.22.10)
Judea and Samaria are Israel's liberated historic homeland-Land of Israel-GOD-GIVEN and GOD-RESTORED to Israel as a Fulfillment of GOD'S Everlasting Covenant of Restoring Modern Israel from Diaspora to their Ancient Land of Israel. Jeremiah 31:1-17, Ezekiel 36:24-38, Ezekiel 37:21-28, Ezekiel 39:27-29, Isaiah 14:1, Amos 9:14-15.
39. shame on him
jason ,   israel   (09.22.10)
from someone who used to love him politically, if this is what he has to say shame on him, really, for disparaging entire ethnic population groups in a country and people not of his own. even more so, for someone politically astute what a fall from grace! the hubris is unbelievable -- no one will ever define us or our fate in this country -- we shed blood, we are on the front lines, and we will achieve real peace on real terms, even if it takes another 200 years!!
40. 22
JUDAH THE LION   (09.22.10)
There is no such thing land being stolen from the Palestinian.This land belong to the JEWS over five thousand years.In fact the Arabs have stolen Jewish land. Go and read history.
41. Happy to hear this myself
Levi H ,   karmiel   (09.22.10)
I just Knew I loved all my Russian naighbors for some reason thanks for pointing that out Mr Ex Idiot President. I for one don't agree on a two state solution and I am not Russian. So choke on that Mr ex Idiot President.
42. It's just a way of saying:
Hunt S. Cross ,   England   (09.22.10)
to Lieberman "I don't like you and my wife doesn't like you", but it's open to misinterpretation. Some might accuse Bill Clinton of forgetting that it's the Palestinian leadership which has rejected peace at every turn.
43. RACIST !!!
Shira   (09.22.10)
Mr. Clinton! You live in the land of political correctness !!! What happened? When it comes to Israel anything goes? Can you imagine a Israeli politician trying to blame, say, the recession on the Hispanic and Black population in the US? Can you imagine ANYBODY in his right mind trying to blame the US-Iraqi war (more like MESS) on any segment or cultural group in the US? Mr. Clinton, have you lost your marbles? Israel is comprised of immigrant, yes, JUST LIKE THE US !!! Shame on you!
44. Russia still fighting the Cold War and
Stephen in New York   (09.22.10)
Putin is still a KGB Apparatchnik.
45. to #22, World Citizen
michael ,   New York   (09.22.10)
And you should know about repeating lies over and over again because that is exactly what you do. It's still not true, World Citizen. Please provide information from Geneva Convention of 1949 re occupied territories to support your position. BTW, these territories are not occupied, but rather disputed. Tell us World Citizen, if you were attacked, beat your enemy and took the spoils from that attack, would you consider that those spoils are occupied? You are a hypocrite.
46. Shades of Jimmy Carter
Paul ,   Sierra Vista, USA   (09.22.10)
These are not Russians....they are Israelis who happen to speak Russian. Mr & Mrs Clinton need a Bible study in Ezekiel 28.
47. Edan @ 21, and bouncer. Do not forget bouncer. What an ...
leo ,   usa   (09.22.10)
48. No "obstacle" Russians sending...
Keith ,   wv,usa   (09.22.10)
weapons to Middle East YOU IDIOT?? Somebody throw him a broad!!!
49. Clinton
JUDAH THE LION   (09.22.10)
Read the bible before you open your mouth.This is our land for over five thousand years.Stop appeasing or licking Muslim ......... They are free to go to their land in Arabia.
50. And for Mrs. Clinton, Sacretery of State.
tanya ,   tel aviv israel   (09.22.10)
Normal Russian, Isrussian woman, would NEVER exuse Bill.
51. Dr.L Brnd...Frankly I am getting a bit frustrated with all>>
KATE ,   ISRAEL   (09.22.10)
A bit frustrated to say the least with the lot of them meddling in the affairs of Israel. It has become an obsession when in point of fact there are so many more important aspects the Americans have as yet to sort out.One being that out of one in seven people are living under the poverty at present in the US. Let them sort out their problems on the home front first. And I am not even going to mention the dire straits in leaving Iraq where the daily killings have not stopped even when the troops have not withdrawn totaly as yet. And of course there is Afghanistan where they are MIRED in. Nothing better to do,but pester Israel is their sole object. Why? that their need of oil is one aspect,I can understand.However Israel is not going to become their sacrificial lamb to acquire their wishes in their effort to please the Arab Sheiks. Having that Hilarious Clonetone is bad enough and by golly she is beginning to look like a HAG. Billy boy clinton is an irrelevance having no power or say anything or decide to advocate on what Israel should do or not. I find it more than patronizing in his mention of our Russian emigres who are an asset that pleases Israel,and we are not going to be dictated by them whoever Israel allows to receive them into our country.. Sorry,but I am furious at their constant digging into our Jewish Isreali fabric..by these foreigners---friends or not. .With friends like them who the blazes needs enemies?
52. Is Clinton shifting to the Carter club?
Ram ,   London   (09.22.10)
53. True, since Russians not as easily fooled as naive West
Brochin   (09.22.10)
54. Understanding the Clintons
Thomas ,   Dixieland USA   (09.22.10)
His reference point is the American Jewry which is the core supporter of Obama and the neo-Marxist, anti Israeli ideology. 78% voted for the Kenyan Marxist! The most hostile, anti-Israeli actions are organized by American Leftist Jews, like the Marmara (Greta Berlin): these are Clinton's surroundings, chief supporters and ideological comrades. He is baffled therefore that there are Eastern Jews (Russian, Sephardi, etc.) out there who are not sharing his Leftist visions and not acquiescing to his naive American world view. The end of Pax Americana is here but he doesn't get it - yet. The Shuha Arafat coddling Mrs. Clinton isn't a heavy weight intellect either: she is a house-wife, from a provincial State - having no comprehension about international affairs. Like her president the Kenyan who thinks that in Austria people speak "Austrian" language. In the upper American political class ignorance is a bliss...
55. BILLY THE KID
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (09.22.10)
Notice how in the above photographs ,Bill Clinton is wearing glasses ,in a vain attempt to appear intellectual ,no doubt .He is about as "intellectual " as a barrow boy .May he retire and play golf and leave us poor jews alone in peace.
56. Guys, relax. Clintons come and go, Israel is forever.
leo ,   usa   (09.22.10)
57.  Nathan Sharansky is Right , Clinton is wrong wrong
john   (09.22.10)
And Clinton just shown his true face , he is a racist too.Can't believe how such a man could ever been a President of a Great Nation.
58. For 8 years Clinton called Arafat a partner for peace
zionist forever   (09.22.10)
So according to this EX president who nobody has invited to take any role in the current round of talks Arafat was a statesman and a partner for peace. Russian immigrants to Israel are obstacles to peace. I don't hear any criticism of the PA over anything coming from the US but everything about Israel is wrong. America is Israels enemy now.
59. #45, Michael, There are resolutions making the 4th Geneva
A Bethlehemite   (09.22.10)
Convention applicable. And the Golan Heights are not disputed but occupied.
60. There he goes again...
robert ,   USA   (09.22.10)
As usual sweet talking Bill, ignores the facts or creates them. There is no demographic problem. Jewish birthrate is increasing Arab is decreasing. There was never a Palestinian people or nation. This is a historical fiction that the gullible elitist of the west believe as well as unfortunately those Jews who are clueless about History, especially Jewish history. MK Elkin hit in on the head, do-gooders like Clinton are responisble for the blood spilt, both Jewish and Arab. It is a crime that more blood will be spilled because of this peace charade. It is time Israel elect leaders that will stand up for the Jewish people rather than try to be nice to the nations of the world, It won't work - there hatred of Jews and G-d is part of their essence.
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