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Palestinian official: Obama threatened Abbas
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Published: 18.02.11, 20:59
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1. The PA falls if the US withholds just $1 billion in fundings
Eitan ,   Chicago   (02.18.11)
That means no more towel boys at Abbas' villa, and 20% lower "GDP" for the Pals.
2. an NBA fan
Pal ,   Pal   (02.18.11)
also the CAVS (the weakest )beat the lakers(the champ ) in cleveland 2 days ago . usually the least expected brings down your blind spot and your demise . if Bahrain's(the size of Tolido ) democracy wins ,US navi will be asked to leave .. this is why we are not seeing tear gas and rubber bullets in Bahrain .. politicians think that people are stupid . PA falls ....democratic elections will take place there as well .
3. Abbas should disband PLO and and opt for 1 state solution!
Moise   (02.18.11)
where Jews and Arabs are equal befor the law. 2 states solution has miserably failed. That way settlers can keep settlement and Arab can live anywhere they want in Palisrael! Long live 1 multi cultural, multi ethnic state, YEAHHHH
4. The irresistible force ...
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.18.11)
... and the immovable object. In his zeal to spit in Obama's face, Abbas has reverted to true type: the ersatz "Palestinians" are congenitally incapable of making a smart decision. Of course, while it is their decision, they won't take responsibility for it. And these people think they can actually run a country? LOL!
5. Threats to the PA???? How about the truth to Bibi?
Baruch Norman ,   Bat Yam   (02.18.11)
How about standing up to the worst Prime Minister Israel ever had? How about standing by all the US statements opposing settlements and those made by the Quartet? How about just for once giving Bibi and those Israelis who persist in seeing, hearing, and refusing to speaking about the evil of the occupation, as if the status quo is acceptable becuase its been that way since 1967. Just as we jolted ourselves and the world into recognising that our centuries as a people oppressed and subjugated had to end and we had to have our own state, so we now need jolting into recognising that the settlements, the occupation are evil and doing us evil each day they and their supporters are allowed to continue. It's time to stop this and it's time to say so and it's time our best friend acted instead of making statements. This resolution MUST NOT BE VETOED.
6. Mr. President , you just made a fool of yourself ,...
split ,   US   (02.18.11)
7. What's this, did he grow a set?
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (02.18.11)
About time. The U.S. should veto any false Resolution. It means not that the USA supports settlements (although it should), but that we won't be intimidated by punks. That we won't tolerate the Arabs trying to impose a fake, false and misleading Resolutions. So stop trying to get your false legitimacy from the UN. Then the Arabs need a real united leadership, instead of the present civil war between Hamas and Fatah. Then the Arabs need to sit down at the peace table without pre-conditions and talk about peace with Israel. So stop playing the sympathy game, stop the PR maneuvering to vilify Israel and get serious. Otherwise just move to Jordan and shut the heck up. Boy are you guys a bunch whiner's or what? Your losing support more and more quickly, people are catching onto your lying.
8. Obama's 'reprecussions': "Mr. Abbas, you'll not be invited
Terry ,   Boston, MA   (02.18.11)
to dine with me". Obama has been proven to be a captive of the Muslim and Arab world and he would do nearly all that they demand of him.
9. No One Respects Obama
Dan ,   Florida   (02.18.11)
From Hu Jintao to now Mahmud Abbas no one respects Obama or believes any of what he says or his threats. Despots, terrorists and our enemies around the world believed when Ronald Reagan threatened but Obama is an empty suit and the world knows it. A community activist waaaaaay over his head.
10. settlements
ira shleif ,   brooklyn ny   (02.18.11)
Settlements are a obstacle to the peace process and cant be avoided the problem has to be dealt with
11. Obama's Threats
Boris Yasdnilkov ,   Fernandina Beach, US   (02.18.11)
Some of us in the United States just want Obama and his minions to shut the hell up, do the next right thing and let the chips fall where they may in the United Nations, with the Middle East and with the perceived 12th Iman. If this is an oversimplification, so be it. Let's get it over with once and for all. Obama and others are talking themselves into oblivion.
12. To#5: How about you moving out of Israel?
Danny   (02.18.11)
In a civil war you and your friends are toast!
13. Sywywywywy@yahoo.com
Horst ,   Ge   (02.18.11)
You really need to get rid of that Suxnet worm. Yesterday you wanted Obama impeached as he was an illegitimate president not born in the US. Today he is the president again begin attacked by Abbas. There are some excellent laxatives you could use
14. Abbas
Malone ,   Hfx   (02.18.11)
It's amazing how an illegal president from a "country" that doesn't exist,feels he can make demands of the USA. Of course,with obama,it's probably worth a try. Cut off their aid and put it on the US deficit.
15. lol !
Salma ,   Palestine   (02.18.11)
Abu Mazen should threaten to dissolve the Palestinian Authority (PA) TONIGHT.
16. just like arafat, choosing the wrong side
(02.18.11)
it is like these guys are programmed to make the wrong moves at the critical times.
17. Pax Americana is dead
IRAN#1   (02.18.11)
Even the old servants are not litening to the masters anymore, that's how you know your empire is falling apart!!!!!!!!
18. #3, such a state already exists
Danny   (02.18.11)
it is called Israel
19. To: No. 13
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (02.18.11)
Oh, I bet you are an expert on laxatives. You are very definitely full of scheisse. That said, I wasn't defending Obama. I merely pointed out that Abbas is determined to embarrass Obama. Anyone with half a brain can deduce that from what I wrote. Still celebrating Oktoberfest, are you? Prost!
20. I am yet to see Obama say no to an Arab, and a
Deb ,   Cleveland, OH   (02.18.11)
Muslim at that.
21. if only
Rebekah ,   usa   (02.18.11)
he is constantly making a fool of himself i wish that was all he has done and there are no dire results
22. #4 Both Abbas and Netanyahu spit in Obama's face
(02.18.11)
23. Obama threatening Abbas! Don't believe it for a second.
Chaim ,   Israel   (02.18.11)
Notice the source of the claim that Obama threatened Abbas. It is made by "Palestinian" officials. Think they might have a motive or two for falsely making such a claim? Obama also has a big reason to make such a false claim. Winning Jewish votes and financial support for the 2012 election. The idea of Obama making any serious threat against Abbas goes against everything Obama has said and done since his inauguration. And previous to the election campaign. Don't believe it for a second.
24. #19
jim ,   us   (02.18.11)
to be honest i think a brain removal would help in understanding the dreck you post............
25. #3. One State Solution. Pay Arabs to leave.
Chaim ,   Israel   (02.18.11)
The Two State Final Solution would result in Israel's demise within a decade. It is completely unacceptable. The answer is simple. Israel is one state. One of the world's smallest states. Keep Israel as one state, the Jewish Homeland. Pay Arabs to leave. Jews are a growing majority in Israel, including Judea and Samaria, so the "demographic time bomb" excuse to cede our land, is a hoax. Judea and Samaria Arabs are already leading by the tens of thousands annually, without Israeli compensation. Most have been telling pollsters, for decades, they want to leave. Israel need merely compensate Arabs to leave and they will leave by the hundreds of thousands. In a few years, the problem will be forever solved.
26. Chaim is correct
homer jones ,   nyc usa   (02.18.11)
Obama got suckered into false negotiations. While Abbas is just killing time the thought occurred to him, "what happens to us if Obama loses?" So they pretend he is playing hardball. Let's see the beef!
27. To #6 Split.
Steven ,   Rockville, USA   (02.18.11)
You cannot say the same thing on yourself, since you made yourself a fool long time ago, permanently.
28. Abbas has no choice
Israel Israeli ,   Tel Aviv   (02.18.11)
It is now clear to everyone (including the fool Obama) that the Israeli Right-wing were correct: whatever happens, at the end Hamas rules. The Saudis and Americans have no motivation to prop Abbas up, and need to spend their money for other things. Abbas knows all this, and realizes he is on the way out. If he gets the resolution passed, he might avoid the hangman.
29. Yep Moise
world citizen ,   Planet Earth   (02.18.11)
One democratic state solution is the only way to go. Unless we wait a couple years until Arabs are democratized and get their nukes too! And then we all go for a lose-lose show down.
30. #6 Split/Schizo
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (02.18.11)
Obama is no bigger a fool than you are Obama rules a country with 300 million plus people, you're merely an insignificant flyspeck
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