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Obama: No ally more important than Israel
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 01.12.11, 08:04
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31. Do not trust this idiot again!
Jew1 ,   Ashdod   (12.01.11)
The elections are nearing and now he has starting to sing in Israel's tune. All political interests and no truth in his words. He has done more damage to his own country than any other president and to Israel than any other friendly country would have done. Do not forgot which preacher's student he is. Make sure that he is not elected again.
32. More for the State of Israel?
Henry from New York ,   USA   (12.01.11)
I believe he means his administration has done more harm to the State than any other (except Carter perhaps). I wonder how many of my fellow American yehudim are going to buy into this tripe?
33. Is Obama also speaking before U.S. muslim groups?
Devorah   (12.01.11)
If so, why don't we hear about it? Is he openly raising campaign funds from muslims? What does he pledge to them besides the further demise of the U.S. and the gradual integration of Sharia? Don't forget, Obama said islam was ALWAYS a part of American history.
34. #25
Logic ,   Israel   (12.01.11)
Um, no. I noticed that quite a few of your talkbalks are quite patronizing, and this one is no exception. You have a lot of gall telling people to be grateful for minuscule assistance during their annihilation. Go read some history. While the US fight against the Nazis was the nation's and the military's finest hour, the US government's attitude towards European Jews (refugees and those who could easily have been saved) was among the ugliest chapters in American history next to slavery.
35. I'm going to need another term to finish the job," (Obama).
Alan ,   SA   (12.01.11)
Does he mean to finish off Israel by fiddling with its borders and Demography?
36. Cameron-You will read more agreeable posts at Ha Aretz
Highlander ,   UK   (12.01.11)
37. Yo! Obama. My Man!
Gideon Reader   (12.01.11)
Yo! Yo Street Cred be shreded man. Like you aint got no believes. Man be layin' down some fearful stuff, know what I mean? Woofin' jes woofin'.
38. He loves jewish money....
Shalom ,   U.S.A.   (12.01.11)
Who trusts a muslim? A liberal jew.
39. OMG!
Dan ,   Nashville, USA   (12.01.11)
I don't think I can keep my breakfast down after reading this! What a liar! And shameless too. And what is more sickening is that a majority of my fellow Jewish Americans will accept this and vote for him despite is really abysmal record on foreign policy in general and Israel in particular. I hope Israelis don't accept this tripe!
40. How dumb does Obama think Jews are?
Chaim ,   Israel   (12.01.11)
Since his inauguration, Obama has gone out of his way to humiliate Israel and her P.M. Nor has Obama been a true friend even of America. Obama began his term by practically apologizing for America's existence and letting Israel's enemies know he was on their side. Than came the disgusting shoe incident, abandoning Bibi "to have dinner" and numerous other slights. However, there is nothing slight about Obama's endangerment of Israel. Now Obama wants Jewish votes and money so he briefly pretends to be a friend of Jews and Israel. How dumb does Obama think Jews are?
41. Obama the worst american president ever
Salma ,   Palestine   (12.01.11)
42. Most important ally after...
esnuffnstl ,   USA   (12.01.11)
....Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan, South Korea, every nation in NATO....
43. Israel is, indeed, the most important ally of the US in the
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (12.01.11)
region, but it is not the most important ally of the US President, but before elections... The hostility towards Israel that Mr. Obama has demonstrated towards Israel during his first three years in office can't be hidden by some lovely but cheap talk designed to please the American voters.
44. Obama Correction
Harris ,   Boca Raton, USA   (12.01.11)
You meant Obama loves Jewish money, not Israel!
45. 23
zionist forever   (12.01.11)
He needs the Jewish vote. He didn't deliver on his promises about jobs. He has nearly doubled the national debt from what it was when Bush left office. He hasn't delivered all that much to thats been of any benefit to the American public. Alot of the young people who thought he was the messiah in 2008 have lost faith in him. Alot of the middle age white swing voters have lost faith in him and even some of the black & latinos don't like him as much as they once did. The Jews can usually be trusted to vote Democrat and I think most of the Jews who voted for him in 2008 would have done so again but he needs to tell them all what they want to hear just to ensure that. During his first campaign he visited the Kotel announced he believes Jerusalem should be a united city controlled by Israel but we have all seen his Jerusalem policy since he became president. If Obama does see Israel as the most important ally the US has in the region he has a funny way of supporting that ally when he is not in the middle of an election campaign.
46. obama israel's best friend
amos ,   africa   (12.01.11)
carry go our president
47. # 7 Sarah
Mike Carmel ,   Rishon le Zion   (12.01.11)
Good point. Well said!
48. #40
US_Exceptionalist ,   USA   (12.01.11)
Sorry, Chaim, sad to say but that question has already been asked and answered in 2008 when almost 80% of the Jews in the United States proved to be fools enough to vote for him. Even now, it appears that almost 60% are prepared to progress from stupid to insane and vote for him again.
49. #36 highlander - Excellent. Spot on.
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.01.11)
50. I still remember Obama's insults of Israel and its
Jane J. Gadol ,   Minneapolis, MN   (12.01.11)
Prime Minister, and I don't thing a thing has changed in the mind and heart of a man lead by the Rev. Wright of Chicago for two decades but the fact that elections are fast approaching. We, Jews, should never again allow for this man insult the national home of the Jewish people and its leaders, never again.
51. #30 is NOT me !
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (12.01.11)
52. Uh-oh
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.01.11)
It would appear that many of even the most liberal Jews are not buying Obama's spiel. In the 2008 campaign for the presidency, the American Jewish Congress raised eight figures for Obama. Good sign, if a paltry $300,000 is the best Obama could manage. I have a pretty good idea of who would have been at Jack Rosen's home, and $300,000 amounts to the loose change in any one of the guests' pockets.
53. #38. Shalom: Voice of the Money-man
Tom ,   USA   (12.01.11)
Hollywood mogul on Bill O' Reilly: "Harvey Weinstein: (Obama) He’s a man of great intellect and a man of great moral character. He’s a knowledgeable man. Obamao the "knowledgeable" man: 57 US States, Austrian language, English Embassy, Navy corpse-man...the list is endless. The Jewish Money is assured for him.
54. obama wants it both ways
moshson   (12.01.11)
yes, he has been decent with regard to military aid. That does not however mitigate his hatred for the concept of israel as his organic friendship with rashidi and the palestinians keeps him blind to the real facts. Rashidi has lied his teeth off to obama. And the new york and chicago spoiled prince and princesses don't help matters by conveying the image of freeloaders to the promised land. The real jew is the israeli who blends modernity and achievement with his army duties with his work experience thus creating mature jewish patriots. Those israelis who got out of their combat experience still are wet behind the ears so haber, olmert, amir oren and the others have no lessons to teach israelis, none at all. While obama is no coward like jimmy carter, he is organically bound to moslems and the palestinians and he is just electionneering. Don't believe a word he says about supporting israel.
55. He's never even been here
JB ,   Rehovot Israel   (12.01.11)
So you love us that much, but you won't even come here? Sounds fishy to me. Put your money where your mouth is.
56. Friendship
chantalle.ezer ,   Frankfurt Germany   (12.01.11)
In a German context we distinguish very carefully between Freund (friend) and Bekannter (acquaintance). Obama is surely no Freund of the Jewish people or Israel. His behaviour is very similar to medieval European nobility: you pay any demanded amount of money, and I will protect you. It sounds more like collecting protection money than friendship. C. Ezer , Cairo
57. obama
sas ,   israel   (12.01.11)
HATES Israel. His words are only to get votes. I honestly hope that the American Jews are not dumb enough to believe this man. I would not even give him a penny.
58. Obama: No ally more important than Israel
Observer 1 ,   Chrangbegbo, Ghana   (12.01.11)
Taraf !
59. obama cares for who???
David ,   -SA   (12.01.11)
I think they mean cares for the vote in 2012. He wo-ld do anything for a vote. He sets the stage for others to do something for the Arab state, and p-lls back to let them do the rest. I don't see any Christianity in obama other than words. My - went o-t on my keyboard. Man! And I co-ld have wrote m-ch on this s-bject. David
60. The American Jews are dumb as clocks
Al   (12.01.11)
I have given up on them a long time ago. They will vote for him again...they are that dumb. Quite frankly I couldnt care less for them. They are making their bed, they will learn to sleep in it.
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