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Clinton: We couldn't have predicted Mubarak's downfall
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 15.02.11, 09:26
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1. h clinton says couldn't have predicted mubarak's fall
RCB ,   SALEM USA   (02.15.11)
That's ridiculous, the US orchestrated his downfall and all the middle east turmoil.
2. no, but you should have been prepared for that scenario
mike ,   israel (formerly usa   (02.15.11)
that's your job. besides, did you believe that the 82 year old man with terminal cancer would live forever?? is the plan to react to events and scramble to make up policy as you go?? friers. even israel didn't know ahead of time that mubarak would fall but there has always been preparation for that inevitability.
3. It takes an IQ higher than yours Mrs. Ssssecretary
Arthur ,   SF, CA   (02.15.11)
4. Mrs. Clinton
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
An arrogant jumped-up nit / twit promoted to WAY above her abilities .But she can string two words together ,I will concede that fact.
5. the "leaders" of this world?
daniel ,   israel   (02.15.11)
can't predict a storm is coming when the wind has begun to stand still? what sort of fossilized idiots actually do have the most influence in this world baffles me. do these people live under a rock?
6. SHE NEVER PREDICTED
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
Monica Lewinsky neither.
7. Hillary is a Sorosian
Quinn ,   USA   (02.15.11)
George Soros attended Hillary's daughter's wedding.
8. we couldnt have predicted mubaraks downfall
zionist forever   (02.15.11)
If thats the case why did Obama sell him out so quickly? Within days Obama was telling Mubarak to listen to the will of the people and each time he opened his mouth after that the crowd felt they had the blessings of the US. As nice as democracy is regional stability is even more important to avoid wars and to make sure things like oil continues to flow at affordable prices. Now the Heshimite monarchy in Jordan is fighting for its survival. If they were toppled by the palestinian majority of the population how much of that American military hardware will mysteriously vanish from stores and find its way into terrorist hands. What would Hamas be like if they had Javalin anti tank missiles and Stinger missiles to shoot down ELAL planes it would destroy the economy. There is always the risk the entire Jordanian army will go to war under palestinian command. Bahrain ( home to the Fith Fleet ) is on its way to being taken over by the Sheites and may soon end up getting into bed with Iran. The government in Yemen is in trouble and Yemen has been fighting the US in the fight against Al Quaida. Even in Saudi Arabia there are political parties demanding recognition. There more than any other country the world needs the pro US royal family in charge. They might be corrupt but its their oil that makes the global economy go round and they buy billions in western products every year. Obama really has allowed a pandoras box to be opened when he sold out Mubarak. The world needs a stable Middle East not a democratic one.
9. Mrs Clinton should concentrate in protestor of Iran
Jorge el judio ,   Israel/USA/Argentina   (02.15.11)
10. Hillarious's Sub Text:
Gideon Reader ,   USA   (02.15.11)
We are inccompetent. Our Intelligence system has undergone a ravaging and total failure. I am very sorry we got caught in this failure and following boondoggle of excuses and dithering. I hate having to be responsible. Can't John Kerry be stuck with this. Can I go back to Haiti now?
11. Obama's spokeswoman means...
Hunt S. Cross ,   England   (02.15.11)
We couldn't predict Mubarak's downfall, so we had to push him.
12. Clinton was out there constantly
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
Mouthing off, she should have kept her big yap shut if she didn't, and know we know she didn't, know what she was talking about Clinton & Obama deserve full credit for the mess they've created The Middle East is in an uproar and state of revolutions because of the mishandling & sabotage by Clinton& Obama Clinton can forget about running for President, the best job she will be able to get will be as dishwasher in a dumpy diner or a Burger King Come to think of it, Clinton has failed in ALL of her Diplomatic efforts Iran didn’t work out; neither did North Korea, just naming two major efforts that she mishandled
13. A very sad commentary
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (02.15.11)
That they couldn't predict such a simple thing as that. Many of us here did predict it and were told how wrong we were. Madam Secretary would you like us to tell you which of the Muslim fascist dictatorships will fall? Apparently we should be getting paid for it since we are so much more knowledgeable than your intelligent services that think the Muslim Brotherhood is a peaceful secular organization.
14. After Clinton's admission
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
It is now evident that all her brains were in the seat of her pantsuits she always appeared in
15. #6 Lawrence
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (02.15.11)
She didn't create the Monica situation, you can't blame her for that HOWEVER, she & Obama created the disaster in Egypt, they're both entitled to blame Not to mention all the other Arab states that are now undergoing uprisings, paramount today, is the revolt in Iran, which will be brutally put down by the Mullah's etal
16. Emperor Obama ORDERED Mubarak to Step Down
Linda Rivera ,   New York, USA   (02.15.11)
to pave the way for top favorites, the Muslim Brotherhood, to get control of Egypt. The Telegraph Egypt protests: America's secret backing for rebel leaders behind uprising The American government secretly backed leading figures behind the Egyptian uprising who have been planning “regime change” for the past three years, The Daily Telegraph has learned. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/egypt/8289686/Egypt-protests-Americas-secret-backing-for-rebel-leaders-behind-uprising.html Egyptian protesters promise to destroy Israel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWcKewmyh_o&feature=player_embedded Muslim Brotherhood Wants War With Israel Forex Bits | Yohay | January 31, 2011 2:54 pm GMT Mohamed Ghanem, one of the leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, calls Egypt to stop pumping gas to Israel and prepare the Egyptian army for a war with it’s eastern neighbor. http://www.forexcrunch.com/muslim-brotherhood-wants-war-with-israel/
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