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Netanyahu invited to address Congress on Iran
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Published: 21.01.15, 19:32
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1. Act Now
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte, USA   (01.21.15)
Americans, now is the time to contact your representatives and tell them to vote to increase the sanctions on Iran. There is strong bipartisan support for this, and Obama's threatened veto can be overridden. The prospect of Iran getting the bomb is the number one security threat to the world. Obama just cannot be trusted. Talkbackers, do not just whine here, take some action. Do it now.
2. Iranian General in Syria to plan nuclear bomb defence strategy
(01.21.15)
Iranians planning a nuclear bomb development defence strategy against Israel and the West, by opening up Hezbollah Lebanese and Syrian Golan attack strategy to the North and Hamas Gaza attack strategy to the South. Other jigsaw piece are sleeper cells in Western Democracies all to protect the Shia Iranian bomb.
3. firm advice: Bibi stay out of internal US political games
Rafi ,   US   (01.21.15)
Bohener's invitation - IF this article is accurate - is extremely inappropriate. Such an inivtation has nothing useful to do with Iran or Israel's security. 435 Congressmen cannot conduct US foreign policy. Like him or not, Obama is the duly-elected President empowered to conduct foreign policy. IF accurate - this would be an unprecedented House Republican political stunt. Meanwhile the following is suggested to Mr Netanyahu: You've made a mess out of virtually all international situations you've been involved with - US, UN, Paris. STAY HOME !
4. Ah yes! Congress is fighting back!
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.21.15)
Lame duck Obama's opinions is clearly not as important to the United States Congress as Prime Minister Netanyahu's greater grasp on the reality of Iran. Congress 1, Obama 0.
5. To: Facebook Michael Bacon
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.21.15)
First of all, the president of the United States stated flat out that he will veto any sanctions that Congress will pass. This is a serious attempt by the president at diminution of the power of the United States Congress. Clearly, they are of a mind to address the issue of added sanctions. They invited Prime Minister Netanyahu to address Congress on the threat posed by Iran, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is under no obligation to clear an invitation from the Congress with the U.S. administration. Of course, depending on how stupid Obama feels at any given moment, he does have the power to declare Prime Minister Netanyahu persona non grata. Of course, impeachment proceedings will start the following day, so that would be a foolish move. Invite Abbas, and disdain Prime Minister Netanyahu? I can see impeachment proceedings for Obama, and immediate steps taken to de-credential Power and Rice. Perhaps even errand girl Psaki. The Congress controls the budget -- the purse strings -- and the President cannot make a major diplomatic move without the advise and consent of the Senate. He has been stomping all over the United States Constitution for so long, it appears that he thinks he has the right. He doesn't. Congress is simply letting him know who's in charge.
6. Know-nothing, see-nothing, pinhead ,...
split   (01.21.15)
This idiot can't see that America is getting more and more isolated and ridiculed in civilized world for his stand on this issue ,... One possible good thing can happen when this sanctions crap fails, he can blame an AIPAC and Bibi ,...
7. a flagrant intervention in Israeli politics
bob h ,   brooklyn   (01.21.15)
The Israeli people should see this as one right wing politician washing the hands of another. Payback for Bibi's support of Romney. Disgusting!
8. Democrats should respond...
avramele   (01.21.15)
with a solidarity mission to Israel and a meeting with Labor.
9. if anything like his Paris visit...
rmh ,   boca raton, Fla   (01.21.15)
...it will backfire as well. AIPAC should for one have the sechel to tell him to stay home.
10. That ought to make obama cringe.
BUILD BABY BUILD !!!   (01.21.15)
Seeing as how most Americans detest weakling obama. KEEP BUILDING AND KEEP WINNING !!!
11. US believes its isolation will protect them
Jake ,   Jerusalem   (01.21.15)
Since the Islamic terror organizations are based far away from the US, so they believe that they are protected. True in one sense, but slowly we are seeing these Muslim terror organizations grow. Now we have two almost states, ISIS and Boko Haram. They control much territory and have a civil population to exploit. But they are interested in expanding to fulfill the Muslim dream of world domination using terror and lies. Bibi knows this well and hopefully he can give the US guidelines on how to fight terror.
12. Bibi goes to Congress
Dennissg ,   Nj USA   (01.21.15)
Not sure what Bibi can add to the equation here, as his views are pretty congruent with the leadership of Congress. I'm more concerned that this appearance will serve a Likud I terest in the upcoming elections. bad timing, IMHO. I think Bibi is a great orator and communicator, but maybe it's time for someone else to take the reins....this only serves to Sawh voter opinion, and Boehner should reconsider for that reason only. My two cents
13. U.S. Congress knows Israel is a valuable ally
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.21.15)
The invitation of Bibi to address Congress suggests, without Obama's approval, suggests Congress knows Israel is a valuable ally. It also knows Obama is a foe of both America and Israel.
14. This grandstanding is NOT going to help Israel
spyguy ,   seattle usa   (01.21.15)
The president has read the public correctly - the US public will NOT go to war with Iran. In fact, congress refuses to authorize the war against ISISL because they know that doing so would get them in big trouble with the voters. Obama will not start a war with Iran and Congress will not declare war. So all this will do is make Obama angry and make things much worse for Israel. Also if this causes Iran to leave negotiations, all the sanctions will disappear overnight no matter what congress says. This is a very, very, very BAD move on Bibi's part. In reality, under the constitution, congress has no power over international relations.
15. Bibi Bibi Bibi
sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (01.21.15)
What are you doing? Does he really think he can get congress to force Obama to change his policy in regards to Iran? Not a fact chance, better yet, now that he knows that you are in the mix, he will dig in even further. If you want something done about Iran, do it yourself. Obama says he has your back (wink wink).
16. Is it U.S. Protocol to call an Israeli PM "chicken shiit"?
Steve ,   Atlanta USA   (01.21.15)
17. #8. You want to help Democrats at Israel's expense!
Chaim ,   Israel   (01.21.15)
#8. Considering the foolish, destructive gist of your far left posts, it is not surprising that you want to help Democrats at Israel's expense.
18. Here's my take--
arne ,   chicago usa   (01.21.15)
Iran's already developed their nuclear weapons and we are too late--all that can be done now is keep a close eye on them--they are involved and are a sponsor of anti-American and Israeli activities.Now if it's not to late we best cozy up to Russia or wait for the next president (republican I hope) to reinvent our relationships around the world.
19. Don't hold back Bibi ! Tell it like it is !!!!!!!!!
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (01.21.15)
20. Obama is on Irans payroll. He wants the
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (01.21.15)
Iranian bomb.
21. netanyahu
kornel gersi ,   irvine CA   (01.21.15)
This invitation shows only one thing: who the real Force behind the US politic is, and that's not Obama!
22. Netanyahu invite
graczek ,   Maryland, USA   (01.22.15)
This is a monstrous breach of protocol on Speaker Boehner's part, just as the White House charges. President Obama has the authority to stop this thuggery in its tracks and should use it immediately. Perhaps, too, a civil or even a criminal investigation may be commences against the Speaker for this temerity.
23. Let's hope
Devorah   (01.21.15)
Let's hope that this is not Washington playing a game of good cop/bad cop as it appears to be doing regarding Benghazi.
24. Netanyahu's visit
Israel Tal ,   Rehovot, Israel   (01.21.15)
I think the PM should throw an (undeserved) bone to Obama by not going, citing a scheduling conflict.
25. Mr Speaker Exellent Choice By Inviting Bibi
(01.21.15)
Now The Prime Minister Can Give REAL FACTS, that potus Has Covered up! The US Congress must see the news, world news states, yemen is has sh'ia' Terrorists attacked presidential palace, iraq is Over Run by daesh, lebanon Has Been unstable and syria Has Lost A Generation, all because of tehran!!! The region of the Middle East in Chaos Because tehran Has Been Interfering In Internal Affairs Of SOVERIGN nations! But tehran Tells the everyone Not To Interfer in their internal matters??? Sanctions Need To HEAPED ON tehran, A Clear Deadline Has Never Been Established WHY NOT??? End this shame And Deploy US Bomber with BUNKER BUSTERED!!! ASAP
26. Obamas own fault, violated protocol when he visited Israel
Dr. L. Brnd ,   San Diego, USA   (01.22.15)
Our boob in the White House has no cause for complaint, after his own offensive breach of protocol when he visited Israel, refusing to address the Knesset and conning Bibi into an contrived "apology" to the thug Erdogan by pushing a phone in his face. The US Congress does not need Obamas permission to invite a foreign leader to address them. What arrogance, Obamas complaint is on par with his clumsy and sickening failure to attend the Paris antiterrorism march with the other world leaders. Worst US president ever...his real "legacy".
27. politics of idiots
Shimon ,   usa   (01.22.15)
Netanyahu is going to the U.S. Congress to boost his elections chances at the expense of the long-terms relationships with the U.S. What a shameful move! Actually, a borderline act of treason.
28. 26 Dr, L Brand
C   (01.22.15)
for once, obama was taken by surprise with the invitation offered netanyahu by congress. he is losing his power which was never what he imagined it to be. as events on the northern border prove, obama cannot dictate israel's national security policies. on numerous occasions israel has acted totally independently of the obama administration, including within iran.
29. 15
CJK   (01.22.15)
obama has become irrelevant. he has no power.
30. # 21 The power still is "We the people"
BUILD BABY BUILD !!!   (01.22.15)
We have elections and vote for our representatives.. that doesn't include "king' obama and his court of many jesters.
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