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Poll: Americans still back Israel
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Published: 15.12.12, 14:27
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1. so what?!! ha
Salma ,   State of Palestine   (12.15.12)
Allah back Palestine.
2. 1 Salma
alsky ,   toronto   (12.15.12)
so what ? and if most Americans backed "Palestine" you would think otherwise. Typical hypocrite p.s. you can add Canada to that list too ! LOL
3. That's about 40% less than it should be
Tahl   (12.15.12)
Many Americans are goodhearted people, who are unfortunately quite uninformed about the Middle East. In order to reach them, we must step up our PR efforts in a way that relates to them. Accentuating our common values and desires for liberty, peace and prosperity, and making them feel similar to us, would be a good start.
4. POOR BRAINWASHED TAXPAYERS
Moshe ,   Jerusalem   (12.15.12)
They waste 15 $ billion each year to make palestinians suffer
5. Salma #1
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte   (12.15.12)
Salma, If Allah supports Palestine, how do you explain how 6-7 million Jews in Israel are thriving despite the despicable efforts of hundreds of millions of enemies such as yourself. You need to get on your hands and knees and bend to Allah's will. Allah supports truth and justice. Hence Allah supports Israel. I don't think you really believe in Allah.
6. "Naive if you do not understand the contrary"
sam ,   colorado-USA   (12.15.12)
Why does the USA support Israel?It is often said that America supports Israel as far as their voting power at USA and supports Israel because Fundamentalist Christians in America support Israel. They read the Bible and consider every word it contains to be true.forget this nonsense and supports Israel not for the beauty of his eyes of course there is a national interest for America "Naive if you do not understand the contrary"
7. TO NO 1 Salma
sam ,   colorado-USA   (12.15.12)
As well as hardliners Christians say the same thing for the return of the Christ
8. #1. Picture Salma 20 years from now...
Chaim ,   Israel   (12.15.12)
Picture Salma 20 years from now...There are now well over 2 million Jews in Judea and Samaria. Practically all the "Palestinian" poseurs have left. Salma looks out into thriving Jewish Judea and Samaria and chants, "Palestine is coming". Than she falls asleep...
9. Moshe # 4
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (12.15.12)
Tell us how Sufa Arafat is suffering.
10. Salma # 1
Eaglebeak ,   Left Coast, USA   (12.15.12)
We noticed how well he did in 1948 and 1967 etc. If Allah backed Israel then Israel would be toast. Israel is very lucky that Allah backs you.
11. This is really funny....
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (12.15.12)
It used to be the knee jerk reaction within the US was to support Israel no matter what. Now, even though the Mass Media within the US will not report on any Israeli actions which place Israel in a poor light, nor allow criticism of Israel to be broadcast even on opinion pages or in pundit's 'news shows', nor even report on how much the US taxpayers shell out to the Israeli parasitic state even in the midst of the US financial problems, only 50% support, or even feel sympathy, for the so-called 'Jewish' state. And a majority is against the idea of the US military becoming involved in any Israeli military escapade. The truth, apparently, is getting out and the future of US-Israeli realtions will only deteriorate if Israel continues its present policies. Couldn't happen to a more deserving bunch of people.
12. endless propaganda Ynet about US loving Israel
Boaz   (12.15.12)
just watch the movie Borat, he shows what Americans really think of the Jews :-((
13. Americans still back Israel
Harold ,   USA   (12.15.12)
It means that the US is not an honest broker and the Middle East two States solution cannot be achieved.
14. I would bet the % was higher
Ron ,   LA   (12.15.12)
No small amount of resentment in the US of the Arabs.
15. Number of DKs interesting
Goliath ,   Dublin, Ireland   (12.15.12)
It's usually 67% so support may be starting to soften. The gap is only 23% among young Americans. The partisan gap is also interesting, with just an 11% gap. The Evangelical/Christian aspect of the poll tells me this has most to do with religion. However pre-WW2 many Evangelicals were anti-semitic. Fundamentalists can be surprisingly swayable if events happen that appear to portray prophesy in a new light. Most of them equate Biblical Israel with the State of Israel, and therefore as God's "Chosen People". If Israel were to start losing wars they might change that view and not support them.
16. It's all BS...What has Israel ever done to warrant sympathy?
Edithann ,   USA   (12.15.12)
Israeli's steals a mans house and you want sympathy? Israeli's steal his lands and make him homeless and you want sympathy? What kind of BS are you being fed? TATA
17. But it's the young people we need to
Reuven   (12.15.12)
reach, more than any others. And I know we can do it. Justice is on our side. We value life. Our Middle Eastern enemies worship death and cruelty.
18. Americans back israel, not this American
American Taxpayer   (12.15.12)
19. Jewish survival depends on Americans, again. Sad.
Steven Benassi ,   Silver Bay, MN USA   (12.15.12)
20. Only 50%?
David ,   San Francisco   (12.15.12)
Only half of Americans back Israel when Americans grow up brainwashed with the most Pro Israel media in the entire world- including Israel? This spells good things for the Palestinians in the future.
21. To: No. 1
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.15.12)
Yeah. May Allah continue to back you the way he has for the last seven decades. You people are circling the bowl, chica. Can't wait until you're flushed.
22. To: No. 13
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.15.12)
Just how many bites at the apple do you think the ersatz "Palestinians" deserve? They could have had a state in 1947, but chose to go to war instead. They chose to go to war five additional times, with dismal results. Then they claimed they wished to enter into good faith negotiations. Despite being a vanquished people, they actually had the nerve to submit a laundry list of preconditions and demands. They walked away from an offer which would have awarded them 96% of the West Bank and East Jerusalem as a capital. They turned it down in favor of starting the second intifada. So if you're looking where to place blame for a failed peace process, you need look no further than the ersatz "Palestinians." Most importantly, however, do keep in mind that Israel has emerged triumphant from six wars that were all started by the Arabs. Israel doesn't owe them a damned thing.
23. Do more for peace and the support will grow in the US.
Michael ,   California, USA   (12.15.12)
The 50% number is less than in the past and it will continue to diminish. The main reason for it is that Israel is perceived as the country which does not want peace. If Israel will do more for achieving peace with its neighbors, the support will grow in the US.
24. #23. Total victory works for Israel as for WW II Allies.
Chaim ,   Israel   (12.15.12)
#23. Israel's true path to peace is the same as the WW II Allies' path. Total resounding victory with no concessions whatsoever. Give the "Palestinian" poseurs no more hope and no more excuses. Give them one option only: leaving our land with fair compensation and dignity.
25. Before saying "Ha!"
Jonathan ,   Israel   (12.15.12)
be so kind as to pay your electricity bills
26. mikesailor # 11
Arnold ,   Canada   (12.15.12)
I do not know which mass media you read but every major paper in the USA prominently displays and reports on each and every move made by Israel be it good or bad. And the NY Times relishes the fact they are a biased newspaper when it comes to Israel.
27. #24, You are way too big for your britches. Not realistic.
Michael ,   California, USA   (12.15.12)
Is Israel as big as the WW II Allies? Even with the claim to THE B, what you can show is more bravery than reality. Americans do not expect Israel to measure up to your scale of megalomania, but expect Israel to do what is realistically possible. And even with g, you are very small.
28. Just wait few more years, when the demographics of USA will
tom ,   tel aviv   (12.16.12)
show "white man's" demise as major factor in population. Still it won't deter the libereal-by-design American Jews from supporting the various multi-culti segments of the New America, that will actively pursue Israels destruction. Time is on their side....
29. Salma's Allah
Joan ,   NZ   (12.16.12)
Salma - Allah the Islam God is not the God of the Jews and Christians.
30. 1# A tiny hint, perhaps?
Christian ,   Suomi Finland   (12.16.12)
Israel was re-established - isn't that a tiny hint already? That Israel is a powerful sign to all people - not just for Jews. Palestinians should not act against Israel - at least every Christian Palestinian should recognise this! And the Islamic Allah is not the same God we Christians worship - even though in Arabic the word can be the same. I pray for you, Salma!
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