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Obama aide: US must take Israeli threat very seriously
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Published: 15.08.12, 09:57
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1. Naturally, because America only talks
(08.15.12)
did America act against North Korea, Pakistan, Syria, Iraq when they were building nuclear reactors ? No, they just emitted a lot of hot air just like today. Israel acted promptly against Osirak & Syrian nuclear reactors (despite American & European objections).
2. Americans are wimps
(08.15.12)
The would have lost WWII if the Red Army had not defeated the majority of the Whermacht for them. Also some Jews invented the A-bomb for them to drop on Japan. Fail in Vietnam, Iraq & Afghanistan. Total bunch of wussies & wimps lead by a mega-wussie.
3. All part of the bluff campaign made to make the Israelis
Al   (08.15.12)
feel important. If Obama gets re-elected, Israel will be so screwed over they will suffer a terrible blow. The Americans will not be there to bail you out. Either get to save your ass now and suffer the wrath of an Obama or the next holocaust museum will be dedicated to your memory. Your future depends on you and no one else.
4. He is right. Attack would be disaster for every one
Dato ,   Tlv   (08.15.12)
It would be disaster for us israelis of the economic point of view, the israeli economic is struggling. It would strengthen iranian regime, rally its people behind regim, and legitimize rapid production of atom. So sanctions are ONLY option. But the sunctions must be overall and total, so that iranian people topple their government. The war would be a BIG mistake. Even tho the attack will NOT hurt irans atom project seriously. Is Netaniahu as dumb? I dont think so. He is bluffing.
5. Wonder how much AIPAC
Ivor Evenbiggergun   (08.15.12)
paid him to say that. Although it is interesting that AIPAC appears to see that there is a need to try and get the President of the United States to listen to the Prime Minister of Israel. Appears that Netanyahu may have threatened Iran to get noticed in Washington once to many times, and may now find himself having to either back down or put up. Which will be interesting.
6. If Obama wants to go down in history as the US President who
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (08.15.12)
ushered nucleared Iran into the family of nations while threatening allies of the US and foes alike with annihilation, let him do nothing to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and spread its Islamist hegemony on the whole region and beyond. But, if Obama wants to be remembered as the US President who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the US's allies, let him join the state of Israel in its most defensive mode and act against those eager to bring about its demise. We, Jews, shall NEVER AGAIN just stand by and offer our throats to be cut...!!
7. #2
Philip . ,   Afula Israel   (08.15.12)
You are monumentally stupid and obviously really ignorant about ww2. Suggest you also learn who financed the recovery of western Europe after the war, FYI it was called the Marshal plan, named after a really great general and human being. By the way you seem to be oblivious to the fact that without American aid we could not exist. I am not American, but do come from a country that was saved by America in ww2 and I am forever grateful to them.
8. #2
R ,   Israel   (08.15.12)
It's funny that someone calling the American "wimps" doesn't have the guts to sign his/her post. I don't sign either, but I'm sure not calling others wimps.
9. I hope Israel srikes Iran and you watch the
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.15.12)
White House explode in panic. Serves them right and so what if we delay the Iranains Nuke program. Better than doing nothing
10. You would prefer annihilation. Typical
DT ,   TA Israel   (08.15.12)
Left. I guess you would hope for peace with Hitler by "negotiation "if he was still alive
11. Iran
George ,   USA   (08.15.12)
To #1. America foolishly acted against Iraq & Afganistan. We lost treasure and lives for nothing. We are tired of fighting other peoples stupid wars. If Israel wants to take on Iran do it. Leave us out of it. Iran is not and will never be a threat to us.
12. Americans & Europeans want Israel
Amos J   (08.15.12)
Americans & Europeans want Israel to humbly submit themselves to being chemicalized, nuked & have their throats cut so that Obama can win his elections, price of gas does not rise and the Euro does not crash.
13. #4 Nice touch on the obvious miss-spellings
Yosi ,   Gilo, Jerusalem   (08.15.12)
Once more, we have talkbacks that are clearly by company people. No my friend "Dato" sanctions haven't worked and I would rather have an economy that sucks then a nuclear bomb landing on my head. We've had really bad economic times in the past. Yes, right now it is better then especially the 60's, but our survival is more important to us then what Obamba thinks or wants based on his desire to win power and destroy America too(to remake in his socialist-communist view).
14. All bets are off
Bad Assed Jew ,   United States   (08.15.12)
I do believe that If I were Iran I'd take Israel seriously. Who but Israel calls those due for an attack and warns them to leave their home which is scheduled to be bombed? Iran is overdue to be 'wiped off the map. Frankly, the time chosen is up to Israel, not obama-rama yo momma. Israel will calculate the odds, timing and details whether or not an ill informed obamalogna still hides his head in the sand.
15. # 1 America did use the atom bomb on Japan
Bad Assed Jew ,   United States   (08.15.12)
ending a vicious war that could have killed ( by estimate ) one million more allies troops. War is hell however, please don't ignore the obvious, America, like Israel, have had our monumental victories. As a nation, and as a people, we are 'youngsters' who are growing and learning, much the same as Israel. Fortunately for Israel, she's learning not to take her marching orders from obama. And, so is America. Fool me once.. I never voted for obama, his minister gave me permission to declare myself an independent. So are many voting American's who are disgusted with the rhetoric flowing from the obama wizard of oz propaganda mill that winds up, makes noise and produced nothing but printed money to cover his massive government spending.
16. # 10 Tell obama
Bad Assed Jew ,   United States   (08.15.12)
he believes it is 'peace in our mind".
17. 90%!
Taz Man ,   USA   (08.15.12)
I have stated before that 90% of Israel lies on major earthquake fault-lines; just maybe God's (Genesis 12:1-3) foreign policy will be enacted by a judgment of natural means?! I pray so...so Israel won't need to face the logistical nightmare that Iran poses. The God of Israel will protect His; Israel doesn't need Obama and his sodomite-approving military. Israel needs to rely on HaShem and not others! God bless, Israel and His Jerusalem! A Christian Zionist
18. If russia & china wouldnt protect all dictator in the world
Neo ,   EU   (08.15.12)
war wouldnt be necessary anymore. They are the main threat to world security and a peacefull planet!
19. Wasnt it Obama who said he dont care for reelection
Stardust ,   EU   (08.15.12)
in the begin of his presidency and just want to do what is need to be done? I remember very well he said this..
20. #2 mr. wimp
solomon ,   bklyn   (08.15.12)
And where do you think the russians got the supplies (ammunition, trucks, materiel) to be able to make their offensive? Look up 'Murmansk convoys'. They weren't easy. They also may not have been able to defeat Hitler if there would have been no western front at the same time. Look up 'Normandy landings'. It was a joint effort. As was the invention of the A-bomb: Jews and non-Jews alike.
21. #7, don't know where you are from....
Israel   (08.15.12)
But, you haven't got it right. Israel can in fact survive just fine on its own. What the US lends us is only 1% of our military budget. Lends is correct. We are to buy with that 1% only US produced hardware, you do know that, don't you? Also, the US is supplying more to our neighbors. So, they are in fact causing our demise.
22. # 6. Unfortunately, many American Jews can't relate to
Deb J. Gold ,   Boston/W.PalmBech   (08.15.12)
the reality that you describe and would rather support Obama instead of their own Jewish brethren in Israel. This what they did in 1939. This what they appear to be doing today.
23. #18 I am sad to say
israel israeli ,   tel aviv   (08.15.12)
I am sad to say, but you have it backwards. The United States used to be the greatest country and leader of freedom, but Obama has changed everything. Since Obama is in power, how many wars did Russia and China start compared to Obama? How many innocents have been killed by Russian and Chinese forces compared to Obama's? Russia and China let Obama take the lead in Libya, and he proceeded to destroy this once functioning country, turning it into an anarchistic tribal hell-hole. Obama supported Saudi Arabia when they tortured, raped and murdered doctors and nurses who dared treat innocent Shi'ite protesters in Bahrain. Obama's attacks have led to 22000 dead in Syria, and the only result on the horizon is a psychopathic theocracy that will genocide the Alawi and Christians.
24. # 9
inconito   (08.15.12)
colin khal explained it well in a previous section, even the united States will not be in time to stoper them. short of a full scall invasion, and occupation. michael hayden, dennis blair, James Mattis, Mike Mullen, michel fourlnoy, James Carwright, etc. they have said the same thing at the end of the day, Iran will gets deterrence.
25. to #11: Iran is a definite threat to
Reuven   (08.15.12)
tjhe USA. But Israel may very well have to destroy Iran's nuke program alone. We can throw everything we have at them, and that is considerable. Do it NOW!
26. More BS, PSYWAR against Israel's allies, enemies, own people
Steven Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (08.15.12)
Israel has already won, without an attack. Genius. And how stupid the rest of us are.
27. Let's get on with it! Destroy Iran's nukes NOW!
Chaim ,   Israel   (08.15.12)
Nothing should be of less importance than the reelection prospects of Obama - likely the worst U.S. President in history. We know we must destroy Iran's nukes. We know it is far safer to attack Iran now than after Iran has functional nuclear bombs. Let's get on with it! Destroy Iran's nukes NOW!
28. Other people wars?
Alex ,   Moscow, Russia   (08.15.12)
Who asked to go in to Iraq or Afghanistan? Answer: no body. USA did it by its self, and asked other countries to get involved. What ate you talking about " other people's wars"? You started both of those wars, remember Iraqs weapons of mass destruction that they never had? Now you stop plying a victim and crying here. Stop sticking your nose in to other counties business.
29. Hopefully Obama Has The Mettle To Ignore Bibi's Demagoguery
World Citizen ,   the world   (08.15.12)
Bibi has been nothing but trouble to American administrations. Back when Clinton was president he was just as bad with his demands and tantums. My hope is that Obama has enough guts, campaign contributions and votes that he can tell Bibi in no uncertain terms that if Israel attacks Iran they will do it without US help or approval. The Unites States needs to do what is best for US interests. Stability in the Middle East is paramount to those interests. Iran is not and will never be a threat to the US. Iran is not a threat to Israel and if you listen to your intelligence and military leaders they will tell you the same thing. Bibi's bluster is not about a nuclear Iran. Bibi is doing everything he can to destabilize the region for Israel's desire for hegemony. And I think he's willing to risk WW3 to get his way. Let us hope that your Knesset has enough real leaders who can think through the implications an attack on Iran might have. This world has enough politicians of Bibi's and Romney's ilk trying to grab or maintain control of the levers of power.
30. # 21
Philip . ,   Afula Israel   (08.15.12)
There are many other factors involving American help that you simply gloss over, for example the United Nations votes, especially in the security council.Its not all tanks and fighter planes you know. Try and see the whole picture.
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