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Jewish message to Obama
Shoula Romano Horing
Published: 26.09.10, 11:12
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1. A TREMENDOUS MISTAKE
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (09.26.10)
A calamity ,a real disaster for both the u.s and Israel has been the election of Obama .May be voted out soon .
2. JEWISH MESSAGE TO OBAMA
LAWRENCE RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (09.26.10)
GO HOME YOU BUM.
3. Mr. Obama has demonstrated his hostility toward the Jewish
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (09.26.10)
people and its nation-state of Israel a number of times, both in word and deed alike. I have been affected especially by three deeds: 1) His attempt to humiliate Israel's Prime Minister on a number of occasions and for a long period of time. 2) His call upon Jews, because they are Jewish, to refrain from constructing their homes and moving to live in certain villages, towns and even city neighborhoods, a pure applied for of racism; anti-Jewish racism in this case. 3) Obama's disregard, and therefore insulting behavior towards Israel's Supreme Court and its decisions, in this case regarding matters of residency of Jews in Jerusalem. These three elements amount to one thing: A total insult of three of Jewish people's most important symbols of renewed Jewish sovereignty in its ancestral homeland of Eretz Israel (Land of Israel) at the center of which is Jerusalem, also known as Zion. The practical translation: Obama, as Arafat and Abbas, can't bring himself to state clearly that he seeks an accommodation of peaceful coexistence between Arab and Jew, between the Muslim-Arab world and the nation-state of the Jewish people, Israel. He can't pronounce even the simple sentence: "two-states for two-peoples". (instead he calls for a "two-state solution"...).
4. you are a FOOL
Julia ,   tel aviv, israel   (09.26.10)
so everyone who has a fantastic senator like my state of Wisconsin does with Feingold should just vote for some Republican to check the president? My senator has his own brain as do many others. What a foolish blanket statement! The idiots like Pelosi and Reid can be thrown in the garbage thats a good check I think, why not just have a collection of good representatives from BOTH parties? or would that be too much for you?
5. Here's the real problem.
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (09.26.10)
The real problem comes from Israel's government. Rather than come right out & reject Obama, our politicians, Netanyahu included, undermine support for Israel by publically praising Obama. We're past the point of diplomatic double-talk, it's time to call a spade a spade. It's bad enough that so many so-called Jewish leaders are shills for the Democratic Party but how can anyone criticise Obama's policies when the Israeli gov't. praises them? You know what's really funny, though? I read a lot of Conservative American blogs & they're more pro-Israel than our own media, certainly more truthful. Sadly, I think Jewish support for Obama will have more to do with his failed economic policies which will hit many Jews particularly hard. In any case, Obama is sinking like a lead balloon, there's no reason for the Israeli gov't. to try to appease him any longer.
6. Shoula, you say you are a RUDE Jewish!
Salma ,   Palestine   (09.26.10)
For you, either the U.S. president to be "Israeli" more than "Israelis" themselves, or you will not give him your voice!! what do you think the United States of America is?! they have nothing else to worry about with the exception of "Israel" !
7. above
moishe   (09.26.10)
if GOP choose candidate wisely. Obama will be one term president! JC revisited.
8. Leave our President alone!
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (09.26.10)
I consider myself very pro-israel, however when another nation ie. Israel or Israeli's bash my president I tend to support him more. Mainstream American Jewish support Israel as much as Chinese Americans support Communist China. You might have Aipac but Aipac's power is diminishing rapidly and the American people like to control there own destiny and not to be steered in one direction or another by lobbyist or another nation. Let America choose it's own foreign policy and Israel if you are so independent and powerful why do you need the USA. Americans like to say he might be a son of a bitch but he is our son of a bitch.
9. Vote for the wreckers? HA!
Steve G ,   NYC   (09.26.10)
The Republicans almost destroyed the U.S. The thought of putting them anywhere near power again is ludicrous.
10. Brilliant!
Dor ,   Jerusalem   (09.26.10)
Great idea! The VAST majority of Jewish members of Congress are Democrats. So everybody voting in America should follow the advice of this person who left Eretz Yisrael (what, was it too tough for her?). But, of course, all those Jewish Democrats are "self-hating Jews," right?
11.  YES - this Jewish message to Obama -
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (09.26.10)
AND THE SECOND MESSAGE SHOULD BE - "ALIYA" !!!. TALKBACKER NR 5 HAS ALSO A VERY STRONG POINT HERA I THINK. Arn.
12. To be fair
R ,   Israel   (09.26.10)
I'd hate to see the Democratic candidates who have been friends of Israel lose just to spite Obama. It's a tricky situation without a blanket solution.
13. We want Oboma!!
Anon ,   Johannesburg RSA   (09.26.10)
Obama can come and lead South Africa, rather then a racist and corrupt ANC (African National Congres) He would make a great African leader. His not such a great leader of the free world though. The West is in a dip hole because of Obama's Appeasment policy
14. Becareful with this attack, only 1.6% of US Jewish
Bloodyscot ,   Dallas, Texas   (09.26.10)
while 8.4% of US Congress Jewish, so they are elected mainly by non-Jewish voters. With Corporations able to give money now, the Muslim and EU countries could outpace Jewish campaign money soon. Money and PR have helped to keep the US strongly behind Israel's policies the last 40yrs, not votes but even that is quickly changing against Israel now. Christians are over 80% of Congress and are the key but $1T spent on 2 ME wars along with high unemployment could force a change.
15. who cares about Jews and Israelis
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (09.26.10)
Americans, the people who vote for Obama, do not care about Israel or Jewish problems. They care about Obama's failure on the economic front, his aggressive way of forcing his policies, his failure in confronting Iran, his failure in Afghanistan, his failure in handling the oil spill, and his vocal support for the Ground-Zero mosque contrasted with his silence regarding freedom of speech for Americans. Americans are even tired of Michelle "Marie Antoinette" Obama's opulent lifestyle. Whether the Jews give him money or not (they will), Obama will succeed or fail because of his own performance.
16. Dor #10: Jewish members of Congress
Steve   (09.26.10)
Any Jewish Congressman or woman who votes for Obama's radical agenda, should be voted out of office as far as I am concerned. They all support him; to a Jewish man and woman. Shame on them! How can a Jew support this anti-Semite? If I were in Congress, I would be sending Obama letters warning him to back off and leave Israel alone, signed by other members of Congress. Barack Hussein Obama is a disaster. His heart is with the ummah. Obama and the Democrats are not only attacking Israel but they are destroying the US from within by means of their radical leftist agenda. There is nothing compatible with Jewish law and tradition in Obama's and his party's radical leftist legislation. It is anti-thetical to everything Jews believe in. Obama and the Democrats rule as though everyone's wealth and property belong to the government. As Obama says, We shall "spread the wealth." This is consistent with Jewish law? How can any Jew support this terrible man?
17. JEWISH VOTERS frozen in time
RayS ,   USA   (09.26.10)
The average (liberal/reform) Jewish voter views the DM party as the party of the 1950s ,and sees the Republicans as the RP of the 1930s.. WAKE UP!! This is a whole new ballgame. The Dems have been taken over by the FAR-FAR Left..These are not the Dems of Henry Jackson, Harry Truman and Jack Kennedy.. This Nov Vote 100% anti-Democrat to save the USA from becoming a EU style anti-Israel foe.
18. #15 Israel Israeli, Tel Aviv.
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (09.26.10)
I think you're mistaken, many Americans care very much about Israel, particularly Evangelical Christians, many Americans are better Zionists than a lot of Israelis I could name. Also, Jewish contributions to the Democrats are already way down. Otherwise, yes, you're correct, Americans will judge him by his performance, and it's been pretty dismal so far. This guy is a total failure on all fronts. It's not just that he's anti-Israel, the man isn't even pro-American. There will be a slow realignment in American Jewish politics - the Democrats are no longer the party of liberalism, they've morphed into the party of far-leftism. The real liberals are conservatives who value individual rights & small gov't.
19. Obama
Harvey Florida ,   Florida   (09.26.10)
Obama is a good used car salesman nothing more. His background is Chicago politics.
20. "Applied form of racism" # 3 You hit the nail there! A
Steve J. Harris ,   Florida, U.S.A.   (09.26.10)
disciple of Reverend Wright and a good friend of Minister Farakhan, why should have we expected anything else from Mr. Barakah Hussein Obama? I didn't vote for him for that matter: anti-Jewish racism. I hope more Jews have now gotten the lesson.
21. Jews loyalty
John ,   Cleveland   (09.26.10)
Jews loyalty is for the Jewish state and never to the US, even if they have never left the states. They should be given the loyalty test that FM Liberman wants the Arabs to take.
22. Let's see...
AC ,   New York   (09.26.10)
First off, the Democratic policies in the States are more in line with Jewish values than the Republican approach. Second, if the concern is for Jews in general (incl. Israel), then remember that many U.S. Jews are non-Orthodox, and are denied basic rights in Israel. So what good would it do the American Jews to vote Republican? Are religious Israeli Jews ready to pluralize their views toward Diasporic Jews? then we may consider your advice... but for now, we will not sacrifice our values...
23. The right party to support is "Independent"
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (09.26.10)
Julia (#4) asks, "why not just have a collection of good representatives from BOTH parties?" I agree that Reid and Pelosi are "idiots" - and so are Waters, Frank, Schumer, Rangel, and many more - while others - like Muslim Ellison - are pro-Muslim. Hmmm, Democrats all! The real problem is that too many Jews have made liberalism their religion and the Democratic party their "shul", even when its positions are contrary to traditional Jewish values. We should be smarter than that.
24. OBAMA
DARK STAR ,   WILDCAT HOLLOW   (09.26.10)
Why the hell would any Jew vote for this Illegal Muslim In the first place ? When he went to Saudi Arabia to kowtow to the head camel driver, Michelle had to wait In Paris. When George Bush went he proudly took Laura and the hell with what they think !
25. Stupid American Jews:Obama hussein stole your MONEY&VOTES!
Obama Hussein ,   is a MUSLIM!   (09.26.10)
26. #8 we too want to control our destiny
Michael   (09.26.10)
President Hussein Obama has no problem denying a fellow Democratic state the basic right to live in homes. Israel does not have a lot of building space compared to the U.S. where was President Obama incondeming the Iranian government that opened fire on its own citizens? The President of the United Stares is the leader in Democracy for equal rights and pursuit of liberty. Anytime The President of the United states issues policies contrary to that basic premise. He should be called on it. America was never a "blind" Democracy=whatever an elected official does so be. There are plenty of americans in the west bank that are pursuing their dreams of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and it is ironic that the president of the United States is doing all he can to deny even the most basic human right (housing). He wouldn't deny this right to these americans if they lived anywher else in the world. How Ironic.
27. Any Jew who votes for the democrats is a traitor to Israel!
Josh   (09.26.10)
28. jewish vote
ed ,   reno,america   (09.26.10)
i am glad that there seems to be a few jewish americans that are beginning to see the hypocrasy of the obama administration.
29. Obama was my dream candidate. I woke up from that dream!
Carol Schultz ,   TX USA   (09.26.10)
30. VOTE AMERICAN
Frank-el ,   Detroit USA   (09.26.10)
Israeli voters should only vote for Israeli politicians that support the USA. Your foreign policy should be subverted to support the USA and any Israeli leader that does not publicly pronounce loyalty to the USA should be run out on a rail. If your elected leaders deviate from this subservience you should switch your vote and elect the "other" party. The attorney and "national speaker" (right!) Horing needs to go back home.
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