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Officials: US wants dramatic statements
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 04.03.11, 20:28
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31. #23 IN YOUR DREAMS
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (03.04.11)
32. #5, where is the birthcertificate ????
yehoshuaJ1   (03.04.11)
33. # 23 by september 2011
cojo   (03.04.11)
34. BHO american by birth?
BH ,   Iowa   (03.04.11)
Maybe, maybe not. If the state of Hawaii says so that's good enough for me. The issue is he's certainly not american by spirit. That makes him dangerous. And the disaster of his presidency has reflected that.
35. How's "Israel is not a vassal state" for drama?
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (03.04.11)
One always has to wonder the extent to which columnists like Somfalvi are merely projecting their wet dreams or shilling for their like-minded counterparts overseas. But if Obama (not the US) wants dramatic statements, one could do worse than recalling Begin's statement to US Amb. Lewis that "Israel is not a vassal state". Israel is sovereign, and it has the right to pursue its own interests - indeed, the obligation to defend them. I agree with Chaim when he states, "If Bibi can't say "No" to Obama, he is unfit to lead Israel and Likud should replace him immediately."
36. Dramatic Words
max ,   washington dc   (03.04.11)
Israel should learn to use the Gaelic words "Pog Mo Thoin" to anyone who wants to risk Israeli lives by withdrawing the iDF from lands won in defensive wars. Sharon should have said that when he was pressured to remove the IDF from Gaza because now Hamas terrorists shoot missiles to kill Israeli civilians daily. Terrorists and haters of Jews should not be rewarded with a State that could change overnight into an Iranian enemy stooges (as happened in Lebanon and Gaza) bent on Israels destruction.
37. OBAMA
Steven ,   L.A. USA   (03.04.11)
OBAMA HAS ALREADY PROVEN HIMSELF TO BE A WEAK PRESIDENT WITH VERY LITTLE FOREIGN POLICY EXPERIENCE. HE HAS SHOWN THAT HE WILL END UP BENDING WHICHEVER WAY THE PREVAILING WINDS BLOW AND IF HE HAS TO WITHDRAW FROM A LINE IN THE SAND, HE WILL DO IT EVERY TIME. ISRAEL SHOULD KNOW BY NOW THAT OBAMA IS THE ULTIMATE POLITICIAN. BE ASSURED THAT IN THIS COMING ELECTION YEAR HE WILL NOT DO ANYTHING THAT WILL ENDANGER HIS CHANCES OF REELECTION. BIBI HAS UNTIL NOVEMBER 2012 TO FORMULATE ANOTHER INITIATIVE. AS OBAMA HAS PROVEN WITH HIS VETO AGAINST THE PALESTINIANS, THE ONLY THING HE REALLY BELIEVES IN IS REELECTION.
38. 1967 Crap
Brod ,   USA   (03.04.11)
Should the dark forces insist on 1967 crap, Israel can tell them to go to Hell. The 'peace' crap of 1967 reference is not worth wasting time on. Israel must never give in to this Obama crap. Judea and Samaria are Israel's liberated historic homeland-Land of Israel. No matter the deceptions, intimidations, and manipulations, Israel must never give in to the dark forces.
39. Mr. President: Listen to Daniel Craig in "Munich"!
Israeli ,   Galilee   (03.04.11)
"Don't F*CK with the Jews"! You can't even help those in Libya in their fight for democracy but you try to bully Israelis who and in danger every day of our lives while you kiss the you-know-whats of the Arab potentates! In short, Mr. President, go to hell and I am not even a right winger in the Likud!
40. What Obama wants from Netanyahu
Marcel ,   Florida   (03.04.11)
200,000 Jews to the ovens a month for the cause of peace. Thats not too much to ask now is it ? And of course we all know that the limp noodles Netanyahu is incapable of saying no. On second thought half a million Jews a month , we have to get this process moving forward. Barak Hussein Obama
41. the borders of 1967 = a NONSTARTER
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (03.04.11)
Hussein Obama wants to DESTROY the Jewish state...plain and simple... IGNORE him completely...NEVER EVER make any concessions in regard to any new borders...THERE WILL BE NO NEW BORDERS...Judaea and Samaria will remain an integral part of Israel and Hussein Obama will disappear more sooner than later...!!!
42. #23 PaleWhat?
GOOD ,   USA/IL   (03.04.11)
Your post sounds like a direct threat. Don't you people ever get tired of being smacked? What's new? you people always tried to make Israeli's life miserable. Your most favorite past time is killing and maiming innocent civilians, you are just looking for a new reason to unleash your violent traits.
43. American president tries to save his presidency...
Dan the Jafa ,   Auckland,Aotearoa   (03.04.11)
...at Israel's expense. What else is new? Sit tight Bibi, it is just two more years now.
44. Statements
Ralph Levy ,   USA   (03.04.11)
No to Going back to the 67 borders 9 mile wide borders loosing Jewish holy sites and having a third Palestinian state created when Israel has a legal right according to Eugene Rostow author of UN Resolution 242 written in 1991 to settle the West Bank. He also said that Israel was not required to totally withdrawal from the West Bank. The more Israeli leaders cave in the more I believe they are corrupt politicians. Ehud Barak, Livni and Peres are the mouth pieces of Obama.
45. Wise Counsel
Adam Neira ,   Melb, Australia   (03.05.11)
The time has come for the divinely mandated wise counsellor to be installed in his rightful place in Jerusalem. He will be able to talk to all the various Jewish groups and explain some realities to them. The violence on display is sad. There is chaos and evil aplenty all throughout the world so why should Jews be creating more ? The Holy Land MUST fulfil its destiny of being a place of unfolding potential for humankind. Everyone has their place in the grand scheme of things. I know there is a G-d. I know that violence is not innate. I am happy to explain to all and sundry why I know these things. Happy to come to Jerusalem with the right support. Not cocky, just quietly determined and resigned to what must be done.
46. Not words, actions
Jon ,   Baltimore, US   (03.05.11)
Actions is what are needed there. Forty two years of stalling peace negotiations while settlements reach further and further towards Jordan is BS and the wolrd is finally tired of excusing Israel. Do something besides on your butts and piss & moan about how everyone hates you. When you decided to rebuild a 2,000 year old kingdom you had to realize that other people had moved there since that time. Now you sit and slowly try to force all Arabs out of the area from the Mediterannean to the Jordan; telling everyone that "they can live somewhere else. Our God gave this land to us." Not everyone believes in your God or even your interpretation of the scriptures. Wake up and realize that you cannot force everyone to comply to your beliefs and prejudices. The biggest mistakes made by the US in our foreign policy are to consistently and blindly support any radical Israeli government elected. We need to stop it now !
47. Israel vs. the World
Katherine ,   Canada   (03.05.11)
Maybe Israelis should drop their bunker mentality and admit that realize that they are the ones that are wrong. Building illegal settlements, ethnically cleansing E. Jerusalem, and continuing their occupation is NOT promoting peace the World seeks.
48. Do Israelis want peace or not?
James ,   Canada   (03.05.11)
Do Israelis really want peace? Because building illegal settlements and ethnically-cleansing E. Jerusalem say otherwise.
49. Bibi, don't do it
Maurice ,   Los Angeles, USA   (03.05.11)
Obama is not a position to demand anything. He lost the House and barely held on to the Senate. He's got a mountain of problems at home and he is desperate for anythng he can take credit for. Just hold on a little longer,Obama and his clowns will be gone next year.
50. About ANONYMOUS sources
CK Tan ,   Singapore, Singapore   (03.05.11)
There is always a problem with CREDIBILITY when news are written based on ANONYMOUS sources. And ONE of the basic reasons for USING nameless informant is to have FIRST strike - controlling the agenda - to PRE-EMPT other possibilities.
51. inviting more presure on Israel
Dan David   (03.05.11)
Bibi, the more you give - you invite more demands from Israel. building freeze lesson prove it. Stand tall and clarify Israel is the Jewish homeland.
52. Despite the "Charm Offensive", Obama is still the same Obama
JBI ,   Israel   (03.05.11)
The present occupant of the Oval Office, assisted by the vast majority of Jewish voters whom he had fooled, continues to resent Israel and its leaders. It appears that this resentment is part of his character, up bringing and ideology that he has acquired over the years having been a close associate of the Rev. J. Wright and Min. L. Farakhan. Let us hope the Jews of America takes this into consideration when they support the next candidate to the presidency.
53. #2-Two cheers for You !
Jennie ,   US/ISrael   (03.05.11)
54. to#5
Jennie ,   US/Israel   (03.05.11)
Got proof ,Andy ? Get your head out of the sand...Though the BC, is an unprecedented legal subject, but these days, it is not the most burning issue... The truth is, that, it is in America's best interest to continue being an ingaging ally of Israel in this ongoing war between the radical Islam and the Judeo/Christion/Western civilization. You are only in DC, not in a cacoon, Andy ! Remeber 9/11?
55. Dramatic? You want dramatic?
Gideon Reader ,   USA   (03.05.11)
With flare and dashing ennui, Bibi entered the room. His boots and spurs providing accompanying music. He swept off his scarlet cape and twirling his Musketeer moustaches, doffed his plumed wide brimmed hat, and in a single move drew his sword, and declared,......"OBYOURS, Mon ami!! OBYOURS!!" That dramatic enough for you?
56. dramatic words
cape Straight ,   alaska US of A   (03.05.11)
is manchurian president dramatic enough?
57. Yehsohua #5: I'm not the biggest fan of Obama, but...
Mikey ,   SomeWhere OverHere   (03.05.11)
"Birthers" ARE insane. First of all, Obama was born in Hawaii. The birth certificate was produced, and there are birth announcements from newspapers at the time of his birth. Secondly, even if Obama was born in Kenya, he would still be a "natural born citizen" as required by the US Constitution, because his mother was a US citizen. By US law, the children of US citizens born outside the USA are citizens at birth. Even if Obama was born ON MARS, as long as one parent was a US citizen, he is an American citizen at birth. My daughter was born in Jerusalem, because I held US & Israeli citizenship at the time of her birth, so she is also a natural born American citizen. If she wants, she can run for US President when she is 35. (I would prefer she becomes Israeli PM, or even better yet stay out of the filthy business called politricks!)
58. #5 Andy - Why Obama's refusal
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (03.05.11)
to produce his Long Form Certificate of Birth People have been in doubt for several years; he's hidden all of his school and membership records Any normal American in Public Office should be more that willing to alleviate doubts about him, Obama has hidden everything Don't you have the wits to want find out what he's hiding in his closet ? Surely you remember that he said that we'll know him by the people who are around him, too late, we found out that his circle consists of revolutionaries, and malcontents who want to bypass & eliminate the Democratic way we are accustomed to doing things As for myself, I’m not a birther, but I sure as hell am damn skeptical The Governor of Hawaii had said it would produce the Long Form,then said he couldn't find it It appears that he had instructions from the White House
59. #23 Palestinian, that's big talk
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (03.05.11)
from people that have been big losers since 1948 It's not only Israel that's been made unhappy; you've done a good job of making many peoples unhappy, world wide As a matter of interest, you can look at the following website to se exactly where you have inflicted misery, casualty & body counts included www.thereligionofpeace.com (What a misnomer !!)
60. Why the fixation with '67 borders ?
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (03.05.11)
When Nasser closed the Suez to Israeli vessels in '56, he trashed the Greenline When Egypt & Syria attacked Israel in '67, they again ignored the Greenline How about '73, when Syria & Egypt pulled a Pearl Harbor style sneak attack on Israel, during Yom Kippur, the Holiest day of the Jewish year ? As far as the Arabs were concerned, the Greenline was drawn using invisible ink Obama should pay more attention to the Mexican//U.S. Border, it’s now under the control of drug smugglers People in Texas, Arizona and the other border states are demanding protection, Obama is ignoring them His priorities should be at home in the USA, where the votes are, Palestinian’s can’t vote in U.S. Elections (unless they have dual citizenship)
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