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Haim Saban hints: No more donations to Obama
Itamar Eichner
Published: 25.05.11, 11:29
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1. Big problem of billioners
Moshe ,   Netanya   (05.25.11)
Soros, Bloomberg, Gaidamak, this guy, and others: they think that they are smart and can sell us oranges for twice the price.
2. $$$ ? this is not democracy
(05.25.11)
American political system is about as close to a real democracy as a pigs ass. What a joke country
3. #2 Democracy
leo   (05.25.11)
''Democracy means rule by the people. It is a form of government designed for the rule of a nation state. Rule of the people in practice means rule decided by the ballot box. Implicit is the acceptance that the majority of the people will decide what laws will be passed through their representatives in Parliaments or Congress. It also assumes that the loyalty of the people will reside in the nation state and each citizen is expected to contribute to the welfare of their nation state. It means that the people must agree that the majority has the right to rule''.
4. HE CONTRIBUTED TO BO'S CAMPAIGN?
stude ham   (05.25.11)
he may be rich... but oh can he easily be fooled!
5. Did you really expect the secret muslim BHO to visit Israel?
Wingate 2   (05.25.11)
6. #3 democracy
T B ,   Richmond, TEXAS, USA   (05.25.11)
I don't know about elsewhere, but the supposed majority rule is the result of less than 30% of the registered voters turning out. The %age of eligible voters who are actually registered is also far below 100%. Voter apathy is killing my country because people think its all about $$$$$, and they're probably right, but I will vote every election because its my civic duty.
7. The Big Saban of Ninja Turtles with squirrel's brains..:-)
tom ,   tel aviv   (05.25.11)
8. its his money and he can do with it as he wishes
Golan ,   modiin   (05.25.11)
for those of you who are jealous, get off your ass and make the kind of money he made by the the sweat of your brow just as he has done. And when you give your money to this or that it will be your business too. If it was my money I would not give it to Obama or the Democrats.
9. #2 you do not seem to know what democracy is
Golan ,   Modiin   (05.25.11)
if I had that kind of money I would certainly not give it to the democrats. But anyone may donate or use his money or pull for political purposes. Unions do it, business people do it, political organizations do it. Its called democracy.
10. One more idiot
Shalom ,   Ashdod, Israel   (05.25.11)
Here is another Jewish idiot with money who will donate and vote for Democrats no matter who is running and what they are saying. The Tehilim said "Eyes they have but they do not see..... When Reagan got elected by winning 48 States (out of 50) he only managed get slightly more than 30% of the Jewish Vote. Enough said!!!
11. Haim Saban :
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (05.25.11)
A clue for you - get out of the rut of supporting and voting for a political party and vote for the man best suited for the job.
12. Saban STILL does not get it!!!!!!
RAYS ,   USA   (05.25.11)
Obama hates Israel. He has ALWAYS hated Israel since his early Islamic schooling. One US observer has said,"Liberalism is a mental disorder". Amonst my fellow Jewish voters the illness is rampant.
13. Fund the Republicans instead.
Chaim ,   Israel   (05.25.11)
I hope Saban recognizes the error of his ways in funding the most Israel hating and incompetent U.S. President in history. I hope Saban chooses to use his vast wealth for good instead. Fund the Republicans instead. They are a positive force while the Democrats are a negative force.
14. He fills the slot of what I call ...A fool with a wallet..
Al   (05.25.11)
He doesnt get it at all. Obama basically told the Jews that they have no right to Isreal..This guy doesnt get it. So go ahead keep on funding thsis Equal opportunity community organizer and lets see where the chips fall.
15. saban
moron ,   galut   (05.25.11)
sounds like he is going to keep funding dems no matter
16. I for one don't care if he visits Israel or not.
Raymond in DC ,   Washington, USA   (05.25.11)
What could he say there that counter-balances what he's *done*? Israel has already taken the measure of the man and he's been found wanting. And the notion that he should balance his visits to Cairo, Saudi Arabia and Turkey with one in Israel ignores the likelihood he'd feel compelled to balance *that* with a visit to the PA.
17. At least some Leftists are Waking Up
Lev ,   US   (05.25.11)
This is a positive sign if it continues, in contrast to, The Kapo, George Soro's $ and Minions.
18. Please don't have Hussein go to Israel
Marco ,   Spain   (05.25.11)
There are already enough lying Muslims in the land of Israel.
19. Jealousy? I think not.
Shrebbard ,   Penn, USA   (05.25.11)
#8 That's precisely the problem. Not jealousy, but where he's putting his money. He's needs to know that Obama despises the Jews.
20. He does not say NO at all
JO   (05.25.11)
and what one does with ones money- as long as legal , is his business.
21. money and Israel
MAB ,   Canada   (05.25.11)
without the billionaires bribing US politicos to support Israel - it would be all over - keep the bribes going, before the Arabs buy more US media and politicians - these guys will support the money, no matter where it comes from - they care not one iota for Israelis
22. Headline misleading
Barbara ,   USA   (05.25.11)
Saban will still give. He also called himself a staunch supporter of the Democrats. What gives, Ynet editors?
23. Perplexed..why perplexed?
Mark ,   USA   (05.25.11)
What about Obama's behavior perplexes Haim? He hasn't gone to Israel and talked to the people because deep in his heart and after so many years in muslim countries and listening to Jeremiah and his anti-Israel rants, he doesn't like Israel, Israelis, and probably Jews (though he uses them-the leftists anyway).
24. He should be in jail for tax evasion
Nina ,   NYC   (05.25.11)
Keep your stinking money and stay out of our politics.
25. Interesting point
John ,   Alaska   (05.25.11)
Mr Saban says ... ""I am perplexed as to why the president has been to Cairo, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey but has not stopped in Israel and spoken to the Israeli people." I had never noticed that before. I just assumed he'd visited there when he was in the Middle East. Why would he go to the Middle East and choose not to visit one of America's long-time allies? It's like he was walking down the street and ran into Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, and said Hi to Egypt, said Hi to Saudi Arabia, and then passed by Israel without a word. It might not be as much of a slight as I'm making it, but I'm kind of embarrassed for my country now.
26. He loves the communist dumo-crats and muslum obumma
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (05.25.11)
but would like the public persona to be nicer. #8 is right, it is his money and he can squander it on on arrogant politicians in the the US instead of feeding hungry Jews in Israel if he wishes, just hope he doesn't expect a big pat on the head when he meets Hashem.
27. advice, 'save your money' and vote Republican
Bless Israel ,   USA   (05.25.11)
ANY Republican. And he still plans to donate? Nuts.
28. NOW your embarrassed?
Bless Israel ,   USA   (05.25.11)
Obama has in the past few days made a giant ass of himself. Nice to know he did it his way. Next, it's our turn, November 2012.
29. Saban refused to finance a documentary about Egyptian Jews
Sami ,   New York, USA   (05.26.11)
Saban originally from Egypt refused to finance a documentary about Egyptian Jews. All the guy wants is publicity.
30. A fool and his money
Ed ,   Orlando USA   (05.26.11)
Keep spending you money on politicians and you will end up with your money's worth . . . absolutely nothing.
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