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State official: US weak, hesitant in Middle East
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 13.08.13, 18:03
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1. bibi is weak
itai   (08.13.13)
israel cannot sustain leadership that is weak, scared. It had it with peres, barak, olmert and livni and now bibi. Israel needs a steady hand like shamir, so his son could do it who is not afraid of delegitimization threats or iran or US pressure. Bibi is scared out of hismind and is unfit for office;likud should find a reason to kick him out now, not later.He is unfit to be a leader. Bennett, shamir, feiglin even lapid who I don't care for at least is not scared. Bibi is scared and has covered himself with tough talk surrounding an empty weakling which is what he is 100%. Simply tell kerry, Moon, ashton to buzz off, plain and simple. As for threats, we''ll see.
2. Obama is too busy sprinkling fairy dust than take on Putin
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (08.13.13)
3. Israel should lead the way
Sheik Rattle & Roll ,   USA   (08.13.13)
As long as no US soldier dies and we don't have to spend one dollar, so be it. Israel is always trying to get us to spend our money and dictate to us what to do, however the US is sanctioning the sh*t out of Iran and has now stepped up to include allies such as South Korea and has put China on notice as well that doing business with Iran has a price, however I haven't heard of one nation or entity that Israel has sanctioned for doing business with Iran. Israel, If you want us to sacrifice please show us how it's done other than spewing out worthless mouth farts. The bottom line is the US can't afford another war and the American people won't tolerate it. If Israel wants to fight Iran, then mobilize your highly paid, highly disciplined, highly trained, muscular conscripts and get to marching on Tehran.
4. obama and the world
John ,   Sunbury USA   (08.13.13)
The world is finding out something that we in the USA already know. obama is WEAK, end of discussion!!!
5. Why I'm not surprised ? ,...
split ,   US   (08.13.13)
More warmongering crap - Next please ;) ,...
6. Obviously our Bibi thinks Obama is The Man, Big Mamba!
tom ,   tel aviv   (08.13.13)
7. * Itai :: Bibi is not weak ; he is resilient
Norbus ,   JERUSALEM   (08.13.13)
Remember a Reed bends in the wind but a Cedar is brought down? Real shame that there is bad chemistry between USA & Israel leaders. On top Obama is a rebel unable to do the Job of a USA President. It is where it is, and the sooner Israel can stand on its feet, financially and self supply with ordinance the beter Obama has hurt the USA. Shame as an American told me this morning , they do not have a built in safety valve to bring an administration down with a vote of no confidence
8. Israel - you're on your own, so act accordingly re the peace
sg ,   Teaneck   (08.13.13)
negotiations.
9. Putin has come out stronger than Obama.
Adi ,   Zurich   (08.13.13)
10. Losing Self Respect makes us weaker !
Roland Seener ,   London England   (08.13.13)
11. It's Your Thing;; Do what you wanna Do
Mark of Lewiston ,   USA   (08.13.13)
It is error to mistake divisions in the US and in the US government for weakness. The US is almost more divided than in 1859 or in 1941. Tojo thought to exploit this division as weakness. He learned otherwise.
12. 11: Dream on
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13. #1 - Itai is right
Fred Mertz ,   USA   (08.13.13)
Actually not only is the US weak, but Israel is weak too. Ten years of warnings about Iran ("Any Day Now!") and, again, releasing murderers back into society for nothing in return.
14. Comment #12
Simon King ,   Sacramento, USA   (08.13.13)
Dream on about what, Mark's right about about underestimating the US's capability. The US isn't weak militarily, but the U.S government isn't strong willed. There is the difference in what weak in this case stands for.
15. Truth enough, #13
Cameron ,   USA   (08.13.13)
Both countries guilty of decidedly mediocre policy & performance the last no. of years.
16. Of Course The US Is Weak!
manicdrummer ,   Haifa, Israel   (08.13.13)
The US hasn't had to fight a major war since WWII. And the last thing an increasingly anti-Semitic US is going to do is to take a stand with Israel. Of course, there are even fewer countries that will take a stand with the US as well. The US is a dying superpower with an economy that will collapse in less than a year from now, so it's getting to be about that time when Israelis will have no choice but to reaffirm their faith in The Almighty. He hasn't abandoned His people.
17. Putin has outmanouvered Obama. Obama is making a mess
Adi ,   Zurich   (08.13.13)
18. The USA
vmdeeb ,   somewhere USA   (08.13.13)
The US will always appear weak, as long as it continues prostituting itself to the Jewish / Zionist pimp
19. US government made of appeasers+appeasers look weak
Sam ,   Canada   (08.13.13)
The present US government is made of appeasers and appeasers look weak.For the US the way forward is to appease the Palestinians, appease Iran, appease the Taliban, etc. etc. Take a look at Israeli far-leftist appeasers-Meretz, Peace Now,Haaretz. That's Obama and Kerry naively making their way around the world.
20. sheikie, last I heard
arne ,   chicago usa   (08.14.13)
is that Israels not asked the U. S. to fight a war for them at any time since their inception. Why then are you so up tight? The Oslo shamble was put upon them by then president Clinton, so they have every right to be leary of outside interference.Sheikie, no need to get uptight, Uncle Sam's not going to war for anyone for a long long time.
21. America Is The Land Of The Free And The Brave
(08.14.13)
Now you know b.H.o. wasn't Born in America but kenya! As A Desenent of Ham b.H.o. Is Cursed!!! More proof That Once Upon A Time at a place called Bohenian Grove, whoever decided to install a descendent of Ham knew this in the closet muzzie would Fail!!! Jokes on obummer!!!! HA Ha ha HE He he
22. My comment #14
Simon King ,   Sacramento, USA   (08.14.13)
I just noticed that I didn't put mean after weak in the third sentence. Curse my grammar.
23. #18--why not blame the Jews
arne ,   chicago usa   (08.14.13)
almost every declining power has. You've got to stand in the back of the line, your late on this one "sonny"
24. us-and-a is a trigger-itchy, fat, spoiled bully
2Mad ,   גולה בצרפת   (08.14.13)
that would be far healthier to be against than with. Unfortunately, since gorbatchev sold out URSS, bully become the most armed in the world, quick to bomb demokrazy into every bridge, factory or hospital - wherever it is. So while music lasts - everybody dance. With a big cheeky smile.
25. #16
Simon King ,   Sacramento, USA   (08.14.13)
I would like to see if Israel could beat the U.S, Russia, or China in any conflict. Also, I can assure you that we are doing a lot better economically than most of the other nations on Earth. We are projected to make an increase in economic growth to 2.5% in the 3rd-4th quarter. Adding to that we dropped in unemployment again. See Mr. Drummer just, because you say something doesn't mean it's going to happen. Same goes for me, but your saying the largest economy is going to collapse in a year. With no evidence so far suggesting it. We do have problems of course, but Greece, France,and Spain haven't collapsed. Which each country I stated there have over 20% unemployment. I really hope that one day you can think better of my country in the future. Lastly, I like Israel, I have the utmost respect for it, just for the record.
26. TRANSLATION OF 'US is weak':
george ,   tahoe, us   (08.14.13)
TRANSLATION OF 'US is weak': = israel DIDN'T get what she wanted - to hoax the US into a war with Syria as a backdoor to hoax the US into a war with Iran
27. Im just wondering if IL shud tell US to shove off and go wit
Alan ,   SA   (08.14.13)
Russia and China....Im only wondering... Nothing serious..At least those 2 stick up for their friends.....Give Russia a nice Naval Base in Haifa ...Obama has messed up the whole M E.....Im sure the next President will be the same sort as he the whole USA Demography has changed 360 degrees
28. Obama is all talk
CJK   (08.14.13)
it is most unfortunate, but obama is unpresidential. he has no coherent foreign policy. he likes to make public declarations which are not followed by action. unsurprisingly, putin will take advantage.
29. Russia=Al Qaeda?
Benny ,   Israel   (08.14.13)
Why don't you say that clearly? It will come a time when you WILL!
30. Aside from being a blatantly manipulative article
Bitcoin Li ,   USA   (08.14.13)
it is also a confusing article. The use of the word "state official" is not well thought out. And also worth pointing out, everyone on the planet, except perhaps a few people in Israel, see the primary rivalry as between China and the West, including the U.S. and Russia.
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