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US earmarks $235 million for Israel's defense systems
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 22.12.11, 23:19
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1. ISRAELI BRAIN !
Mark ,   T.a. Israel   (12.22.11)
It is said that 40.OOO BRAINY TECHNOCRATS ARE GOVERNING ISRAEL ! USA TOO NEEDS THEM !
2. Merry Christmas
Sam Wilsohm ,   NYC US   (12.22.11)
from Uncle Sam
3. permission to proceed?
sigmund   (12.22.11)
4. UNITED STATES AND ''ISRAEL''.
SJOERD RUURD VAN DER ,   MULTIVERSE   (12.23.11)
THE PRESENT US-ADMINISTRATION COULD BETTER SPEND THAT MONEY TO FOR INSTANCE TO SOLVE THE CRIME,POVERTY AND SO ON FOR THEIR OWN NATIONAL, AMERICAN PEOPLE, TO SERVE AND TO PROTECT THEM, WITHIN THEIR OWN AMERICAN TERRITORY. ''ISRAELI'' ARMY AND DEFENCE, ""ISRAELI'' POLICE AND ''I'' SECRET SERVICE IS EXACTLY AND ONLY ''ISRAELI'' BUSINESS THEMSELVES. LESS OR MORE THE SAME GOES FOR EVERY COUNTRY/PEOPLE. OTHERWISE ADVISE AND A SOLUTION COULD BE GIVEN BY THE ENTIRE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION SINCE 1945.
5. Antimissile Boondoggle
Steve Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (12.23.11)
The Arab vote, true democracy, in Palestine Israel is the only system that will stop missiles.
6. Another $235 million dollars
Mike ,   Miami, USA   (12.23.11)
That we have to borrow from China. When will it end? Never. Israel's mendicant status has been reinforced to the point they don't even have to ask us for money. It's a permanent budget item, more sacrosanct than medicare.
7. given that 2/3 goes to american industries merry xmas to u 2
ralph   (12.23.11)
8. 'two-thirds of which end up in the hands of America's milita
split ,   US   (12.23.11)
So, they changed that amount too and at our expence of course - It used to be 3/4 ,...
9. # 2
Birdi ,   Israel   (12.23.11)
Thanks Sam. Wishing you & yours a very happy Christmas.
10. Wel well
UD patriot ,   US   (12.23.11)
Millions oi of work losing their homes no healthcare and we are send further treasure to an apartheid state. Sickening and humiliating.
11. be clearer on facts and info
mike beck ,   alton usa   (12.23.11)
correct that to over 3 billion a year not over 10 years.
12. lol
mikebeck ,   alton usa   (12.23.11)
we already have system now accept with dignity and shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
13. #8 Split - Dollar isn't what it used to be
BENJABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
In your case, you're not worth a plugged nickel Your Expense? Them that talk about it don't have it, never paid it, and are doing their damndest to evade the IRS Now that you've typed your latest missive, return to your spot in the Salvation Army soup line, your gruel is waiting
14. #10 UD - How are correct, however
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
Israel don't practice Apartheid that's an Arab forte, commonly known as Dhimmitude, look up the word, alleviate you ignorance Healthcare, anyone in the USA can go to the nearest hospital (you should, mental ward) to receive treatment free of charge, nobody is turned away, that's the law People lost their homes because they bought what the couldn't afford, they were short on funds, you're short on brains
15. #8 Split - quit your kidding
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
You're not in the USA, spelling gave you away, then again who would want a such a piece of crap
16. The US is probably interested in acquiring those systems.
Vlad   (12.23.11)
Israel is perfectly capable of handling itself financially. I suspect that the US wants these systems for use by its own forces.
17. Israel,, true to form
Emmy ,   Bible belt   (12.23.11)
It's cool cause Israel won't be able to dig herself out of this one, her own book will condemn her "Blessed are those that are peacemakers, for they shall inherit the earth", Keep it up Israel your doing just fine. "Thou shall not covet". Oh you've trashed that covenant with the settlements. Just waiting on Jesus.
18. #10
Joe ,   Phila. USA   (12.23.11)
either you are dumb and/or stupid or both. The defense spending produces jobs in the civilian sectors - and 2/3 of that money is spent to employ people like you. As for apartheid state all I can say for you ignorance is a bliss...
19. Number 4
John Klekota ,   Ramat Aviv Mall   (12.23.11)
I bet you feel much better about the 140 Billion we gave to Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan .. I feel good that we help the most persecuted Nation and people on this earth in all its history - Israel and the Jews. Israel is our friend and I love them .
20. #14 BEN, You actually said something nice.
Michael ,   California, USA   (12.23.11)
Watch out, if you start saying nice things about the U.S. your rav will kick you out. But Obama is taking you in already, feeding you, giving you a place to rest your weary head, paying for the Iron Dome. You see, Obama is giving you 235 million dollars, to hear you say "thank you."
21. #17 emmy
Jerome ,   Basalt   (12.23.11)
with your misunderstanding of the bible and Jesus, you are waiting for the wrong guy. Israel is the peace maker when she has a true partner.
22. I thought hanukah lasted 8 days not 235 million
zionist forever   (12.23.11)
For the US even in times of cutbacks $238 million is pocket change and some of these hanukah presents will probably help the US arms industry. David's Sling is based on the Stunner missile which was jointly developed by Rafael & Raytheon and the missiles Israel uses will probably be built in the US and it it is well thats another US government subsidy for Raytheon. A version of the Stunner may also be used as a next generation air-air missile to be used by the US. To make it cheaper for Israel some Arrow missiles are partially built by Boeing and the US has been considering incorporating the Arrow 3 into their own missile defense shield. The Iranian threat has grown significantly in the last couple of years so there is a real need for the Arrow's continued development. As a result of a deal negotiated by Bibi when he was Sharon's finance minister the US would end virtually all financial aid to Israel in exchange for the military aid budget being increased and thats spent on weapons made in America. The US & Israel have cooperated in the past in the develop of specific weapons systems and these missiles are another example of that. There is no American Iron Dome budget, to avert Cast Lead 2 and give himself an image boost Obama got Congress to fund two Iron Dome batteries as a one off.
23. Obama licking ass, but it won't help!
(12.23.11)
We thank the American people for this, not its coward, appeasing and anti-Israeli Administration, starting with Obama and Hitlery, and ending with the ultra-liberal gang of the likes of Pelosi. Coming November 2012, they are toast!
24. Well well #2
(12.23.11)
No wonder you're out of work and out of healthcare, dude! Wasting everybody's time complaining, shooting libels left and right, instead of actually working, raising a normal family and bevoming a proactive and humane member of this modern democracy, brought you to this situation, Soon you'll not be able to afford Internet access and that stolen fancy smartphone either. Good riddance!
25. #17 Waiting on Jesus
Brother Joe   (12.23.11)
for what? Him to spit you out of His mouth?
26. Uncle Sam - truly the ultimate big brother
Cameron ,   USA   (12.23.11)
27. #17 emmy
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.11)
Your post makes no sense whatsoever in relation to the article. And your admonition “Thou shalt not covet” should be directed to arabs, who covet all of Israel and want to kill all the Jews. 2000 years ago, that would have included Jesus.
28. #5 steve
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.11)
When have you ever seen an arab vote result in true democracy? Why are Christian arabs running from their Moslem brethren? There are only two ways to stop the missles; either the arabs stop shooting, or Israel will stop them from shooting.
29. 235 mil.?That's an insult! Keep that change&get youself a
tom ,   tel aviv   (12.23.11)
a nice gift for Christmas. We, Israelis loose more than that in foreign casinos! What a hutzpa!
30. Congress gave, NOT obumma, we love Israel, not muslum pres.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Los Angeles, CA USA   (12.23.11)
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