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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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31. TO Emmy #17
Jose FARIAS ,   Sao PAulo - Brasil   (12.23.11)
Please, tell me where in our Tanach (the jewish bible) is written "Blessed are those that are peacemakers, for they shall inherit the earth" Who said such thing was an "am haeretz" known by the name jesus. A coward carpenter who fled when acclaimed mashiach
32. #10
Sam M ,   UK   (12.23.11)
An apartheid state eh! Try offering Israeli arabs the opportunity to relocate from Israel to any arab country of their choosing all expenses paid and see how many take up the offer. On the other hand offer the same deal to oppressed christians living in arab countries and there would be an exodus as in fact there already is with hundreds of thousands of christians fleeing arab apartheid for a better life in the west.... at least those with the money and visas to do so. Wake up and open your eyes a bit wider!
33. The return is exponentially greater than the investment.
Bottom Line ,   USA   (12.23.11)
34. 16
zionist forever   (12.23.11)
Vlad The US is interested in acquiring those systems. Davids Sling is based on a missile being jointly developed by Raytheon and Rafael. Israel & the US are also interested in developing a version of the missile that can be a future next generation missile for use in both their air forces. The US is also interested in the possibility of integrating the Arrow 3 into their own missile defense system. The US has also part funded the Arrow program from the start and some of the missiles are partially built by Boeing to keep costs down so funding for Arrow is not new. Was a very nice gesture to spend this extra money on Israeli defense but at least some of these weapons will eventually be integrated into the US military.
35. #34 #31
Pedro ,   Brazil   (12.23.11)
#34 - zionist forever, keep writing. Thank you. #31 - Jose Farias, stop to answer bs with more bs.
36. #20 Michael, I never denigrate USA
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
Only those, such as yourself who post false info We know what Obama is without your help, he's a phony, like you What's your fixation with my Rav, I am not a Orthodox? Just because your ran for the hills doesn't mean that others will Obama is giving nothing, even you should have the wits to realize that it is Congress that controls the purse strings, not the Whitehouse
37. #20 Michael - Patriot Missiles systems
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
didn't work out, just like your experience in Israel USA wants the Iron Dome, it was developed & built in Israel, it works You really should open your own vineyard in California, you're full of sour grapes
38. More aid to Israel
Harold ,   USA   (12.23.11)
The $235 million US taxpayer's money could have created at least 10.000 jobs in the US.
39. #10 ud
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.11)
Apartheid?! Where Israeli arabs and Jews go to the same hospitals, see the same doctors? Where arabs vote, are represented in the knesset and sit on the Supreme Court? Even South African blacks have condemned the use of the word apartheid in relation to Israel as it detracts from what they went through in SA; Israel pales (to the extreme) in comparison. Yet Abbas has stated that any country they have will be Judenrein. Which side is apartheid? (Hint: it ain't the Jews.)
40. #4 "SJOERD"
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.11)
THE UN CAN'T DO ANYTHING; IT CAN'T EVEN MAKE SURE THE AGREEMENT IS KEPT WHEREIN HEZBOLLAH WILL NOT BE REARMED. WHY DO YOU INSIST ON RIDICULOUS STATEMENTS? WAIT...I THINK I KNOW WHY...
41. Disgusting
Sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (12.23.11)
That can feed plenty of Americans or pay the salary of quite a few teachers or policemen that are getting layed off due to lower tax revenue from homes that are devalued due to the housing crisis and our federal government continues to give money away to foreign governments that have more money than it does. This is crazy. Obama might just lose my vote and any candidate that says he will cut foreign aid will win the next election because Americans are fed up with tens of billions of dollars being shipped overseas and Americans are losing there homes and jobs due to government budget cuts.
42. #37 BEN, Patriots and SAMs
Michael ,   California, USA   (12.23.11)
You are twisting and turning to get out from the molehill of accusations you posted over a long time. Don't worry, your rav doesn't care. Just to remind you, Patriots were 40 years ago, not as modern as today's missiles. They were deployed against SAMs which the Iron Dome couldn't handle either. And another reminder: say "thank you" Mr. President, a Black person. The #41 "Disgusting" commentator is correct, a lot of jobs and welfare could be given to American citizens, funded by the 235 million bucks. Instead, you are on welfare.
43. #38 harold, #41 sheik
solomon ,   bklyn   (12.23.11)
The purpose is to develop missle defense systems for both countries. 2/3rds of the funds will be spent in the US, providing jobs. And the missle defense systems will come in handy if there is a war [with Iran] and the enemy chooses to strike out at the US.
44. I am so happy
John ,   Youngstown USA   (12.23.11)
That I no longer pay federal income taxes any longer
45. #38 Harold - it's a shame you don't know
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
or maybe you just refuse to follow the facts, that by American Law the bulk of the money must be spent in the USA, thus it helps to create American jobs How about looking for a job and stop typing you usual dumb horseshit? Do some math, $235,000,00 is peanuts, it can't create nowhere near 10,000 jobs Assuming people are being paid $50,000 each, that would equate to 20 people per million, multiply that, if you're able by 235 any normal person would realzie that it could only create 4700 jobs, even less when the top men on the project earn more No way it's near your imaginary 10,000, it is less than half You really should watch what you drink, it fogs what little mental ability you have you have displayed thusfar
46. #42 Michael
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.23.11)
"Molehill" present them!! I may dislike some of the politician's iI never, ever stated anything negative about the USA..Put you money where you yap is, cite some specifics, with appropriate links Patriots were used during the first Iraq War, which was 20 years ago, not 40, try getting your timelines straight Iron Dome is intended for missiles fired from long ranges, not short, it wasn't operational until very recently The 235 million bucks, and you should know better, must by American Law, have the bulk spent in the USA, which creates American jobs You mention "welfare" you lived on the dole until you ran for the hills, with your tail between your legs, like a whipped dog Concentrate on your sour grapes winery, you have an abundant supply I don't give a hoot what #41 had to say, he is irrelevant, his type you can find in any drugstore @ $10 per dz.
47. MICHAEL - I am still waiting for response
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (12.24.11)
with some proof of your charges against me included Surely, even you know that the President doesn't control the purse strings, that is the function of Congress, they are the ones that appropriated the money, not Obama You sound like a real lefty lying on Obama's behalf That's why Obama can't get money any time he wants, he has to connive, wheedle & lie (sort of sounds like you, doesn't it?) to get fjunds for his pet projects
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