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Canada takes pro-Israel line at G8 summit
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Published: 27.05.11, 16:00
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61. observer no 32
JUDAH THE LION   (05.27.11)
Cannot negotiate with these animals. They do not respect signed papers
62. Wow, that's very courageous of Canadian pm.
USA   (05.27.11)
He should be recognized and applauded not for just backing Israel, but for having the courage to do so when so many western leaders simply lack it. They are driven by fear and not by values or principles. Good for you mr. PM and your country.
63. #53 pcat
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.27.11)
First you complain that the US should not support Israel the way it does, and should stop any and all funds, then you complain that Canada is showing some backbone while not supporting Israel with funds. Typical of you. BTW: Canada DOES count as the G8 statement shows. Iran also counts, but only for ill. Jealous?
64. Israel
p headings ,   Steinbach, Manitoba   (05.27.11)
I am so thankful for Mr. Harper's stand for Israel! So proud to be Canadian! Very encouraged and grateful!!!!!!!!!
65. Thank you Canada! & thank you PM Harper!
the Jewish people   (05.27.11)
66. This is why I always vote Harper!!
eli ,   Toronto   (05.27.11)
Viva Conservative party of Canada.
67. $20 billion for Egypt, Tunisia, 23 ovations for Israel
observer ,   Egypt   (05.27.11)
Mike Froman said: “More important than any numerical figure is the vision that it lays out. This is largely a case of trade, not aid; investment, not assistance, over time."
68. WOO HOO!!! It's never felt better to live in Canada!
Tim ,   Canada   (05.27.11)
It makes me think of this verse from Esther: Es 4:14 "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place..." As Obama turns the US into a pro Muslim, Israel pushing disaster, God has raised up help from another quarter. Below is where this is going: Ezekiel 36 " 8 But ye, O mountains of Israel, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield your fruit to my people of Israel; for they are at hand to come. 9 For, behold, I am for you, and I will turn unto you, and ye shall be tilled and sown: 10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded: 11 And I will multiply upon you man and beast; and they shall increase and bring fruit: and I will settle you after your old estates, and will do better unto you than at your beginnings: and ye shall know that I am the LORD." ... " 14 Therefore thou shalt devour men no more, neither bereave thy nations any more, saith the Lord GOD. 15 Neither will I cause men to hear in thee the shame of the heathen any more, neither shalt thou bear the reproach of the people any more, neither shalt thou cause thy nations to fall any more, saith the Lord GOD."
69. I am proud of the Jews of Toronto who helped elect Harper
Al   (05.27.11)
with their support of the Conservatives. AS to my fellow Jews in Montreal, they are dumb as dung for having re-elected an old sock like the Liberal MP for Mount Royal...Cotler
70. Yes and No votes on the web
C McCoy ,   Canada   (05.27.11)
When I was growing up, dinosaurs LOL, there was no disagreement, people were strongly pro-Israeli. Passage of 50 years, changing of the generations and see what you see, when looking at the votes of yes and no on the website articles on this, it becomes apparent that the overall majority of such people are against Harper's decision, sad as that is to say. So, he isn't acting on the instructions of the majority of voters, he is acting on his own conscience.
71. Position on Israel
Paul K. ,   Phila., PA USA   (05.27.11)
Very proud of Canada and PM Harper. He realizes that there is no such thing as 1967 borders. Pres. Obama needs to learn history that those borders (GREEN LINES) were established by UN for creation of Israel. 1967 war did not create any new lines(borders). Jerusalem should NEVER be given to the Arabs. They never had it before creation of Israel, do not hold any rights to it. Jerusalem was always a capital (home) for the Jewsih people. Mentioned in the Bible thgousands of times, never in Koran. Muslim pray facing Mecca and with their backs toward Jerusalem. WAKE UP Barrack Husein Obama
72. Canada takes pro-Israel Stand.
Fred H. ,   New York   (05.27.11)
My hat off to the Canadian leaders. May God bless you and all those who so courageously support Israel.
73. Tank You Canada. we love you.
ben   (05.27.11)
74. Canada and Mr Harper.
Elsie. ,   Gush Halav   (05.27.11)
Hate to be a party pooper, but please don't forget that Mr Harper is a fundamentalist christian.
75. Thank you
Selwdyn ,   Atlanta, USA   (05.27.11)
Thank you Mr. Harper and Canada.. I wish our leaders were as supportinve of Jews and Israel.
76. Colonialism is alive in the 21st century
Ian   (05.27.11)
77. GOD BLESS CANADA!
LSEDITOR ,   San Diego, CA, USA   (05.27.11)
PM Harper: Thank you! The Philistines have no claim on Judea and Samaria.
78. Stephen Harper, got my parents' vote
Judah ,   Golan Heights,ISRAEL   (05.27.11)
My parents always voted Liberal but not anymore. Now they vote Conservative thanks to Prime Minister Harper.
79. Bravo!
Bernard ,   Sofia, Bulgaria   (05.27.11)
The great canadian nation has chosen a good politician to lead it.
80. 53
birdi ,   israel   (05.27.11)
you are cheap.go wash your mouth out with soap. your envy & jealousy is showing.
81. I just emailed a "letter to the editor" of
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (05.27.11)
the National Post praising the stance taken by Mr. Harper. He is a genuine stateman who refuses to be bullied and, unlike other dignataries, may take a stand as a matter of conscience. As a result of his stance regarding Canada's refusal to involve itself in Durban III, Canada has been refused a place in the UNHRC amongst such stalwarts of human rights such as Cuba, Libya (since expelled) and Syria (nomination put on hold).
82. To: No. 28
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.27.11)
1. Permit me to point out that "most" is not the same as "all." 2. What is important is what they GOT, not what they wanted.
83. To: No. 67
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.27.11)
Don't delude yourself. Pigs will fly before Arabs and Moslems even learn what democracy means, let alone adopt democratic governments. After all is said and done and the dust settles, every Arab government that is presently in turmoil will end up with a military dictatorship or with something along the lines of the Taliban. Trade? What does Egypt have to offer? Carved wooden camels and sand flies? Get real. The United States doesn't import raw cotton, so there is absolutely nothing you have that the U.S. wants. Finally -- a word of caution: The United States Congress controls the purse strings, not the president. I wouldn't spend those dollars quite yet; it's doubtful that the Congress will authorize the expenditure of money in a venture that is not going to bear fruit.
84. Damaging Canada's image
Jennifer ,   Toronto, ON, Canada   (05.27.11)
85. Harper is a fundamentalist christian # 66
Canadian   (05.27.11)
Do you know why fundamentalist Christians "support" Israel? The fundamentalist christian story ends with the Jewish people either converting to Christianity or perishing. With friends like Harper... Btw, Harper's views on Israel did not have ANY part in his election.
86. one of the few PM and countries in
Barney ,   USA   (05.27.11)
the world willing to stand up for what they believe and what is right. "I will bless those that bless you and curse those that curse you". Way to go!!!
87. GO CANADA
CANADA!!!! ,   USA!!!!   (05.27.11)
YA BABY YA!
88. Harper is a fundamentalist christian # 66
Canadian   (05.27.11)
Do you know why fundamentalist Christians "support" Israel? The fundamentalist christian story ends with the Jewish people either converting to Christianity or perishing. With friends like Harper... Btw, Harper's views on Israel did not have ANY part in his election.
89.  Shame
LDP   (05.27.11)
Just like US and Israel, Australia and New Zealand, Canada is another settler country with a settler mentality. Shame.
90. CK Tan, thanks for sharing...
Persian CAT   (05.27.11)
your experience of burrying your head in my litter box. You look wonderful that way ;)
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