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Israel, West need Romney in White House
Shaul Rosenfeld
Published: 29.07.12, 20:26
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61. A lot of first time commenters here
BH ,   Iowa   (07.30.12)
Enjoy the next eight years folks! The rockstar will be joining he unemployed.
62. Romney
Panskeptic ,   New York, USA   (07.30.12)
Neither the U.S. nor Israel need Romney in the White House. The promises Obama may have broken are nothing compared to the spineless, dishonest, whirling like a weather vane Romney has done in his campaign for President. He has no idea on foreign policy at all, repeats the last thing told to him, and will sacrifice Israel on the altar of expediency at the drop of a hat. If Romney wins, you'll be wishing for Obama's return in three months or less.
63. WE SEE....
POSTROAD ,   USA   (07.30.12)
WE SEE THINGS NOT AS THEY ARE BUT AS WE ARE
64. Obama victory would be catastrophic for America.
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.30.12)
An Obama victory would be bad for Israel, but it would be catastrophic for America. Obama has managed to vastly increase America's unemployment rate, deficits, number of Americans on food stamps, number of housing foreclosures and almost every other negative indicator. At the same time, Obama has maintained constant attacks on the American Constitution. Do we even want to imagine how many Americans would be unemployed, on food stamps, homeless etc. if Obama wins another term?
65. Israeli support of Romney
Cecil Stockton ,   Valley Center, CA US   (07.30.12)
The unabashed support of Mitt Romney being expressed by your country has had one effect on this American. That is a complete loss of support or sympathy for Israel in the future. BTW, remember the USS Liberty.
66. #7 boy! did YOU drink the koolaide!
DOOMED ,   Israel   (07.30.12)
Obama got Osama Bin Laden? WHY did they dump his body at sea? WHY was there no proof it was him they alledgedly GOT? That's because: It wasn't HIM. Biggest vote-seeking ploy I EVER saw! And the American people bought it!!!! And, # 2: are you INSANE? We got a lot of duped lefties in these talk backs. Go ahead America! RE-ELECT Obama! Let it be on your head! We will take care of ourselves.
67. Romney
Floriane ,   Israel   (07.30.12)
#7 Wake up! Ossama Ben L was caused 9/11 hé fought to regain America's pride not because he was Muslim! Get your facts straight !
68. Draft Dodger Willard Romney Talks Tough
Thomas Jefferson   (07.30.12)
But like all other Republicans...always lets everyone else do all the dying. Funny thing about these ChickenHawk amchair generals...the last time a Republican administration actually won a war was in 1898...The Spanish-American War. Pathetic incompetence of the highest order...but they sure do talk tough.
69. Israel, West need Romney in White House
Freddie Nerk ,   Hong Kong   (07.30.12)
Your premise that Romney will somehow be a safer bet for Israel is misplaced. I don't see how inciting war with Iran will make people in Jerusalem feel safer. This guy will cut and run faster than you can say "Swiss Bank Accounts"-because he is only driven by expediency. He will gladly bankroll Israels war with Iran because "its good for business" and thats all he know. If you want to be sold out...vote Romney. If you want true peace..vote Obama.
70. 56 Michael,are you okay?
ORA ,   JERUSALEM   (07.30.12)
71. The US NEEDS Israel!
Israeli ,   Haifa   (07.30.12)
This is why the US tries feverishly to keep Israel on a leash. Israel does not need the US and that scares the White House. An independent Israel with a single aim for survival is bad for US Middle East policy. America needs to control Israel for its own personal agenda. We've gone along with the US for so long, to OUR own hurt. Its time to cut lose for our own safety. HEAR O ISRAEL!!!!!
72. Dear Cicil Lady from Cali!
James   (07.30.12)
Don't try to entertain us lady! Anyone finishing her comment with a veiled aggressive reference to the staple of far-right and far-left conspiracist and antisemties about the USS Liberty has never in her life was a sincere and honest supporter and friend of Israel! I hope this helps Ma'am.
73. Honest pregnant thoughts...
Fondue   (07.30.12)
Why are 80 percent of those, and almost all posting here coming from newbies feevrishly denouncing both the article and the writer? Could it be that the overwhelming, vast majority (if not all) coming from ardent Obama toadies are in fact completely fake, manufactured e-mails from American centers of power, even the WH arriving here on cue? Not only could, but they do do. We are not stupid, don't insult us with these fake comments. We see through you!
74. Israels Greatest Supporters. . .
Latrina Goldfarb ,   Israel   (07.30.12)
Have always been political candidates, and former politicians. They are the only ones who tell Israel what we want to hear.
75. To#11
lidia ,   Israel   (07.30.12)
We don't need Obama or the American jews who promote his campaign either!!
76. Sunstroke
Shmuel ,   Jupiter USA   (07.30.12)
A wealthy man comes to Israel. Makes the USA taxpayers pay for his lavish vacation. Spews greed and the locals bathe in the greed. Romneys will sell us out before you can blink the eye. Israel wake up. Romney is not a Jew. Not one cent of his wealth is invested in Israel!
77.  Ooh dear Ooh dear
hirsi Jama ,   Somalia   (07.30.12)
Typical Zionist never be greatful
78. Shaul you know zero about USA
Shmuel ,   Jupiter USA   (07.30.12)
Romney has vowed to eliminate the US Military. Yes, Romney wants to privatize the US Military. Listen with your ears Mr. Rosenfeld. He is bad for us and he is bad for Israel. Wake up man!
79. 73 who holds the border with the IDF
Shmuel ,   Jupiter USA   (07.30.12)
THE USA is hand with hand with the IDF. Now if you can, and I mean you with your noble pen, declare to live without FEAR, to live with BRAVE, Support the IDF, that if 1 missile comes to our Border, it is an Act of War. Support the IDF and act brave.
80. #73. Fondue: American election results
Tom W ,   USA   (07.30.12)
Based on the last election result 80% of the American Jewry voted for Obamao. The American Jews are overwhelmingly of leftist (Marxist) political persuasion. They resent Israel's drift from the international socialism what they are advocating in the US under the leadership of Obamao. Their strong association with the Democratic Party goes back long time in history and it's immutable. Israeli Jews were exposed to radically different cultural/political events on the Eurasian Continent so an eventual separation or drift will occur. Obamao's anti Israeli political creed will hasten the process.
81. Shaul is right on target. Romney will be next U.S. President
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.30.12)
Nothing could be more obvious than he fact that Obama must go. Haven't you noticed that even the Democrats have nothing good to say about Obama? Their sole pathetic campaign is about demonizing Romney and Bain Capital. They desperately try to keep the focus off Obama's disastrous presidency. It won't work. Romney will be he next U.S. President.
82. over 80 talkbacks??
tom ,   toronto, canada   (07.31.12)
over 80 talkbacks, and overwhelmingly from "offended" americans, speaking up for obama, or crudely slamming israel. what ya scared of? if obama is so wonderful, why should so many non-israelis suddenly take an interest in an israeli newspaper? or is this not quite as spontaneous as it seems? because if it isn't, the partisans of the democratic party will need to sharpen their wits a lot more. (and learn to spell "israel".)
83. to mr. rosenfeld: you missed one!
tom ,   toronto, canada   (07.31.12)
in addition to reneging on jerusalem, and demanding a settlement freeze which even the plo didn't dare ask for, there was one more demand by president obama that you forgot to mention: the return to the armistice lines of 1949. this final demand by president obama exceeds anything ever demanded by any previous american administration, by the united nations, or even by the plo. not that mr. obama cannot negotiate on behalf of the arabs, but such a thing is not even legal under international law, and it is now american policy? otherwise, congratulations on a well-reasoned op-ed piece, which is completely out of place in the irrational, partisan bearpit of an american election.
84. LOL #77
Vlad   (07.31.12)
How do you even have internet in Somalia?
85. if you are a US citizen, please donate to romney
david ,   new york   (07.31.12)
american moslems and people who hate israel are donating to obama in the many millions. we dont need their candidate to win!
86. Shaul, Shaul, are you for real? Start from kita Aleph again.
Michael ,   California, USA   (07.31.12)
Let me know when you realize how stupid is your article and we'll talk. In the meantime, I'll keep laughing. Hitzhakta oti, Shaul.
87. #73...article was on Google news page in USA
TIM ,   MADISON CT. USA   (07.31.12)
I am not a fake person fondue. I read the article because it was posted on my Google news page here in the USA. Otherwise I would not have seen it. I don't know much about this publication , or it's normal readership, or it's political slant. Perhaps others who would not normally have access to this article, saw and read it for the same reason.I'm not sure why it is so hard to believe that people may disagree with the author. The USA is basically split 50/50 Democrats and Republicans. Our presidential elections are always close lately....If for no other reason than the 50/50 split. Opinions here run from the far left to the far right. ( I would consider myself center left, and I am NOT someone who thinks we should abandon Israel). So probably because the piece was picked up by Google and run in a place where more ( and different) readership could see it..you got some new and different opinions.For you to claim that my opinion is fake, just because I'm new, and my opinion is different from yours , is just silly ( I don't think your fake) It shows again, as I mentioned in my previous post, a lack of understanding of the diversity of opinions in the USA.
88. Romney
Marilyn ,   USA   (07.31.12)
We never have anyone to vote for in presidential elections. It's like trying to decide who's going to mess up less. And with Romney how can someone mess up at the Olympics? Especially since his wife has a horse that's in them. It's like go and enjoy it. Get some publicity pictures watching and feeding the horse carrots. But no-he says that he refuses to go and watch. And it's like people are kind of thinking that there is something weird about the situation. And it almost takes a certain amount of talent to offend lots of people in a short amount of time.
89. IRONICALLY only a BIG ISRAEL can save Islam from Islamism.
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (07.31.12)
90. #86. Championing Obama hardly makes you brilliant!
Chaim ,   Israel   (07.31.12)
#86 Michael. Your pathetic post does not make one rational argument with Shaul. Like usual, you resort only to crude and puerile name calling. Championing Obama, likely the worst president in American history, hardly makes you brilliant!
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