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Obama's failed Mideast record
Shoula Romano Horing
Published: 30.10.12, 11:37
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31. To: No. 16
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (10.30.12)
Well, now, let's see. Israel has defended itself -- successfully -- in six wars initiated by Arabs. Israel has defended itself against seven decades of unremitting Arab terror. WHAT ELSE WOULD YOU HAVE US DO, YOU DUMB CLUCK?
32. Get your facts straight ,...
split ,   US   (10.30.12)
Pres. Bush and neo-cons started 2 wars that radicalised Muslim world and created a mess in ME,... It's on Bush's watch that housing market collapsed,... It's Bush not Obama that signed first $700 billion financial bailout package,... it's up to ME nations to choose what government they want and whom do they pick for leaders. I'm not Obama's fan but Bush and his neo-con warmongers made me hold my nose and vote for Obama to avoid another senseless war in the name of foreign interest.
33. Th clock is ticking
Eliyahu ,   USA   (10.30.12)
Most Liberals refuse to believe that Israel belongs to the Israelis. Most claim to be Christians but they refuse to believe what the Holy Bible says concerning the matter. YAHUWAH dispersed the Israelites around the world as was prophesied. Now Israel has returned to the land which was promised to them as an inheritance, as was also prophesied. The Israelis are not going to be pushed out of their land again. If any American leadership insists on dividing up Jerusalem to give it to the Muslims then America will also be divided, but by Nature itself. Look at the news, it has already begun and it will be getting a lot worse. The rich and powerful think they will not be affected but they are so wrong. This applies to the rest of the world also.There will be nowhere to hide from the wrath that is coming upon the earth. Try to seek out YHWH while you still can. PS; (Colin P.), you were called but you chose to not answer, and you preferred to support a deceiver.
34. Istvan #25
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (10.30.12)
Why not half of Hungary? Your solution sounds like it's from someone with half a brain but that might be giving you too much credit.
35. #1, wrong
courtney ,   usa   (10.30.12)
obama has not done a lot for Israel, get real. He is correct however in demanding a halt to settlements, it must end.
36. Obama administration
Belinda ,   Texas, USA   (10.30.12)
How in the world can ANYONE attempt to defend Obama's presidency? He has been a screw up from day 1. It has been established that not only did he lie about ordering help in Benghazi but the sorry, no good, egotistical, morally bankrupt, piece of human garbage watched the attack, in real time, from the drone footage!! He is directly responsible for the murder of 4 Americans and should be prosecuted!! Richard Nixon was impeached for lying about what he knew & when he knew it. Should Obama's sorry behind be any different? He's guilty of MUCH more that Nixon was!! Obama makes Carter look like an absolute genius!! If Anerican citizens elect this murderous, treasonous, enemy of the state again, there will be nothing left of this country!! Michelle Obama stated right after the last election that "for the first time in my life, I'm proud of my country". Well, for the first time in my life, I doubt even recognize my country & I'm sure not proud of it!
37. Obama betrays Israel
samuel Ajani ,   ibadan, Nigeria   (10.30.12)
It's clear that Obama is not a friend of Israel. The friends of Israel are tired of sweet words from Obama, we need action. Iran must not get nuclear weapon. God protects israel.
38. Mr. Obama is a Harvard scholar, Nobel Prise
Miron ,   USA   (10.30.12)
laureate... Even if Mr. Romney is elected President of United States in 2012 Mr. Obama will be remembered for his tenure as the first president of United States who wrote a fresh page in the history of my country. A very excited page about a man of humble beginings, whose election becamse possible because people of United States broke a few taboos of the past and thought to pick a man of virtues over a man of family. Everyone can make a honest mistake. And it’s hard to judge America after my country was torn by extreme trials of 9/11 and then ensuing wars. The important part is in 2008 we were doing our job seeking the best leader the best we could. Regardless of how things will turn out in the short run I am very optimistic about our future.In America and wider world. People are making concerted effort at doing the right thing, about being good and nice. So, there are things that make one sad. And yet there are many more things that should make one very happy.
39. Yes to settlement freeze
Ilan ,   Givataim   (10.30.12)
There are only two realistic options to solve the Palestinian crises, both of them are bad, but we have to choose one no matter what, if we choose the 2 states option then there must be a total settlement freeze, otherwise you cannot create a viable and stable state for the Palestinians, if we choose a binational state then settlements are not relevant, both solutions are bad, but that is the reality, all the other options like sending the Palestinians to Jordan etc.... are childish, and impossible to implement
40. Barack Obama
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (10.30.12)
"Barack Obama is young, handsome and even tanned." - Silvio Berlusconi. This should be enough to get re-elected.
41. The Celebrity undercut Israel's bargaining position
BH ,   Iowa   (10.30.12)
going into negotiations with abu mazen. In every conflict he has managed to support the more radical Islamist entity. We are fighting al-qaeda in one conflict and on their behalf in others. Obama is also buying Iran time to develop nuclear weapons, while he undercuts Israel's. efforts at stopping them. Mr Nuclear Disarmament seems to have very little problem with the murderous regime in Iran developing nuclear weapons. The US presidency is no place for a beginner.
42. #37
Harold ,   USA   (10.30.12)
It is easy and free to brand President Obama as a Betrayer. You must be asleep for the last 4 years when Mr. Obama used his Veto power to dfemd amd protect Israel many times. Check the United Nationedf Vito decitions and find out the truth before writing this cheap accusation.
43. and we can add....
Ian ,   Newcastle upon Tyne   (10.30.12)
...that in order to appease the Russian government,Obama alienated some of the US's firmest allies;the UK,Poland and the Czech Republic. Yet,now,US-Russia relations are almost what they were during the cold war. THREE CHEERS FOR ISRAEL!!!
44. he did achieve something no president ever has in history
zionist forever   (10.30.12)
He might not have achieved much in the Middle East but he did get the Nobel Peace Prize nine months into his presidency. That means he would have had to be nominated within the first month or so in office. He must have achieved something really special to have pulled that off and deserves congratulating for it.
45. Be careful what you wish for
eRIC ,   Yuma,AZ USA   (10.30.12)
Obama worshipers be careful what you wish for. A re-elected Obama without the constraints of needing to run again will be an unmitigated disaster for the US ,Israel, and the whole world. Our country led by unrestrained extreme leftist European type socialist will not be a pleasant experience. Just as Jimmy Carter's anti-Semitic views were revealed after his defeat the same will hold true for Obama
46. ;) ,...
split ,   US   (10.30.12)
Why don't I see any Swedes, Poles, Danes or any other people bitching about Obama's (or any president) foreign policy demanding a special status and treatment or meddling in our election business?,... I takes an art co-existence and a pinch of class, dear Watson ,...
47. Why ?
Michael ,   Haifa   (10.30.12)
Why should Obama condone what he (and most of the people in the world) perceives as land theft ?
48. #46 split: Those are EU member states
Tom W ,   USA   (10.30.12)
Believe or not European politicians do have an opinion about the US election and they are not afraid to publicize it. The fact that Americans are not informed about it is a different story. Your post in this regard makes no sense.
49. Tired of warmonegrs ,...
split ,   US   (10.30.12)
How many Iraqis and Afghans got killed, maimed, and become a refugees so far and how many just last week? How many American and NATO soldiers got killed, maimed just last month or 11 years after Bush started this crap and $1.5 trillion in the rat hole ?,... What did we achieve? Nothing! They hate us more than ever and the ones that didn't they do now,... Obama inherited this mess. Your choice Ms. Horing and his handlers are pushing for another senseless war and that makes me vote for Obama for the sake of this country and the people that I love so much ,...
50. #12 Obama's failed mideast record.
Elsie ,   Gush Halav.   (10.30.12)
#12, I apologize, was not paying attention, however I stand by what I wrote,Obama has done and will still do alot for Israel.
51. #1 split
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (10.30.12)
"You were given the choice between war and dishonor. You chose dishonor and you will have war." - Sir Winston Churchill
52. 48 ,...
split ,   US   (10.30.12)
First; my apology it should be; 'It takes an art of co-existence and a pinch of class, dear Watson' ,... Second; Read my post more carefully,... I repeat ; Why don't I see any Swedes, Poles, Danes or any other people bitching about Obama's (or any president) foreign policy demanding a special status and treatment or meddling in our election business?" ,... If you have any examples that I'm wrong you're free to present it and prove it that I'm,...
53. To nr 27&34.
Istvan ,   BUDAPEST HUNGARY   (10.30.12)
You never heard about jokeing ?
54. #53. Istvan Learn about cultural differences
Tom W ,   USA   (10.30.12)
Every culture (nation) has its own idiosyncratic sense of humor and most educated people know it. What sounds funny in one place may sound awkward or even repugnant in other location. In forum discussions intentional sarcasm should be indicated.
55. Istvan #53
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (10.30.12)
My apologies. I thought you were serious. I've been reading to much edithann and graczek.
56. #31 Sarah, I do disagree often with you
Yossef   (10.30.12)
but there, I agree 100% :-)
57. #38 what are you doing here ?
Yossef   (10.30.12)
This is not the New-York Times, neither the Washington Post. You mistaken.
58. Obama's failure?
Koose E Mack ,   NY NY   (10.30.12)
This article is very kind to Pres. Obama: He's failed in every aspect of his presidency, not just Mid East Policy. Let's pray for a Romney victory!!!!!
59. OBANANA IS WORSE THAN USELESS
DA RAP ARTISTE ,   SAFED OPERAHOUSE   (10.30.12)
60. Miron # 38
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (10.30.12)
You want to explain why shortly after being elected to the senate he was telling people he was born in Kenya and that he was Muslim? When he decided to run for president and discovered he had to be born here he suddenly was born in Hawaii and was a Christian? He didn't even finish one term in the senate before he ran for president and having no job experience whatsoever he was elected. Dan Quayle and Sarah Palin had WAY more experience than Obama and all the Liberals cried they did not have enough experience. You want to explain that? They treated Clanence Thomas like dirt but that wasn't racist and they treated Sarah Palin like dirt and that wasn't sexist, but only because Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Palin are not liberels. There is nothing wrong with having a black president but why did we have to choose one that is worse than JImmy Carter? I will remember Obama as being a man who let black people down by being a liar and a worthless president.
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