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Unwelcome mat: White House tries to counter Netanyahu visit
Associated Press
Published: 21.02.15, 08:57
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1. Hear No Evil + Run Rabbit Run
The Red Fox ,   Australia   (02.21.15)
Just about describes the actions of Biden and Kerry, not to mention Obama.
2. Bibi just doesn't get it
sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (02.21.15)
He is damaging US-Israeli ties. He thinks he can discredit the POTUS and there will be no consequences. He should MAN-UP and stay home and address the Israeli public and parliament about the Iranian threat. The American people don't care about Iran and will slowly distance themselves from Israel if Bibi keeps putting pressure on there elected president via treasonous members of congress who are putting another nations interest in front of there own nation and people. . The only people in America that care about Iran are the NEO-CONS. The majority of the American public don't give an expletive about the middle east except for cheap oil.
3. Obama is making a fool of himself
CJK   (02.21.15)
with every new attack on israel's prime minister, he underscores the fact that he is terrified that netanyahu will reveale information that is hidden by obama from congress and the american public.
4. Obama has just reduced sanctions on genocidal Islamist Sudan
C   (02.21.15)
obama's foreign policy consists of supporting genocidal islamists.
5. Guess David (BN) will have to face down Goliath (OB)
barbara ,   Haifa   (02.21.15)
6. Obama, president of the great United States of America
tiki ,   belgium   (02.21.15)
Has stayed the unreliable, stabbing backstreet boy! What a shameful spectacle from the man who is supposed to lead & defend the free world, but is courting mortal foes and arrogantly shoving away loyal friends. The leader of the powerful USA going into a private war with the leader of tiny Israel, not shunning any trick in the book. No, this is not Obama's finest performance, it's pathetic to say the least!
7. obama elected by voters not party
dan ,   kefar saba   (02.21.15)
obama was elected by the people not by a politic.al party. if bibi thinks that hurting obama will make a difference, it is only to obamas memoirs. i do not know if true, but i was told that a treaty with iran will not need congress approval? if true why talk with them?
8. #6 - The USA is tired of being the patsy
spyguy ,   seattle USA   (02.21.15)
Obama is doing the EXACT thing he should be doing - doing what is best for the USA. It is long past time for the USA to kick Israel to the curb and tell the Europeans to fight their own wars. Keep in mind the USA has two big moats that only a few countries on earth have any capacity to cross. ISIL is NOT a threat to the USA. Iran is NOT a threat to the USA. ISIL will not make it out of hte Mideast.
9. Obama, the Shrinking Violet
Nigel Kersh ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (02.21.15)
Netanyahu has Obama on the run. If it wasn't so frightening, it would be hilarious.
10. Calling On All Loyal Americans
Jason, Ph.D. ,   Charlotte, USA   (02.21.15)
The consequences of Iran getting the bomb would be a nightmare for U.S. security. Even Bill Clinton (who was competent) failed to stop North Korea. Please contact your representatives and tell them to not allow a bad deal with Iran, and to increase sanctions on Iran if Iran stalls any more.
11. nothing good will come of the visit EXCEPT a lot PR for BB
Rafi ,   US   (02.21.15)
12. Best way to undercut Bibi?
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13. Iran itself, the best way to undercut Bibi
Bill ,   Skokie U.S.A.   (02.21.15)
The best way for Washington to undercut Bibi is to have the PM of Iran address congress. Let Iran's PM tell their side, let him tell everyone of Iran's intentions. Let Iran speak to the world and convince us of a better and brighter future. One of cooperation, acknowledgment, recognition, and peace. this is the only counter measure that will mean anything, and will mean everything. CONVINCE ME!
14. #6 spyguy
solomon ,   bklyn   (02.21.15)
Those 'moats' are easily crossed by airplanes, and we are already being invaded. We decided to be isolationist before; that didn't turn out too well, did it? The world may need the USA more than the USA needs the world but the USA DOES need the world.
15. #8 ISIL is NOT a threat, Iran is NOT a threat
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They will be in no time.
16. Acting like a 5 year old
Matt Sasson ,   NYC   (02.21.15)
President Obama needs to stop acting like a 5 year old with hurt feelings
17. To 3
Adler J   (02.21.15)
So, let me understand your logic, Netanyahu was invited to the U.S Congress a month ago, if he can reveal important information, why he is waiting to go to the Congress to reveal it? what if Obama and Iran closed the deal before his speech at the Congress in March?
18. #14 & 15 - Delusional paranoia
spyguy ,   seattle USA   (02.21.15)
As I noted, only a few countries have any capacity to invade the USA (mainly China and Russia). While a miniscule number of "terrorists" might be able to enter the USA and kill a few people, they woudl soon be dead and the USA borders would STILL be intact. Lets face it, not only does the USA have a massive military, but it also has a massive police force with military grade weapons AND a population with military grade weapons. No one will be able to invade and hold the USA, certainly NOT ISIL nor Iran. Then there is the FACT that Iran has no desire to attack the USA. In reality, based on 10000 years of human behavior, there is also zero chance ISIL will make it out of the Mideast.
19. Calling on all loyal Americans #10?
Jon ,   Baltimore, US   (02.21.15)
Wake up and smell the coffee. All politics and loyalties aside, who do you see as a threat to use a nuclear weapon? Country A, which is developing the potential to someday create a nuclear weapon but has joined international organizations that monitor that possibility, or Country B, which already has a nuclear arsenal and the means to deliver them without warning against any target they wish to but has refused to join the international organizations that control the proliferation of nuclear weapons and will not allow any monitors near its nuclear program? You decide.
20. 17
C   (02.21.15)
netanyahu must know something that you do not know.
21. To #18
Adler J   (02.21.15)
he was talking about loyal Americans like the Cherokee's, Sioux's, Chicksaws, Cheyenne's, before the Europeans ethnics become U.S citizens...
22. #18 paranoia
solomon ,   bklyn   (02.22.15)
There are more than "a miniscule number of terrorists" here; our southern border is wide open and our policy of screening immigrants is nil. And it did not take an army to cause 911. You usually shut your eyes to reality; this is no different.
23. #19 Country A
solomon ,   bklyn   (02.22.15)
Country A is a supporter of terrorism around the world, and has threatened Country B with destruction. After that they'll threaten Countries C, D, etc. Country B has not used its nuclear weapons, even when things got dicey in the Yom Kippur War. They also act a deterent, as the US and Russia have nuclear arms for the same reason.
24. # 8 ISIS threatens to fly its flag on obama's White House
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (02.22.15)
"KIck Israel to the curb'? LOL More likely kick obama to the curb. Europe can't fight her way out of the can. 'Two big moats' didn't stop Japan on Dec 7th 1941 or the twin towers on 9-11 or the Boston bombing. obama's popularity is just slightly above that of pimps and drug dealers. Iran IS a threat to the USA and to Israel Iran calls US and Israel 'the big and little Satan's.' Iran has threatened to " wipe Israel off the map." Don't you get the news in solitary confinement? ALWAYS BUILDING FOR JEWS!!! and lovin it Baby!
25. # 17 Here's an idea
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (02.22.15)
Why is Bibi waiting? Try the biggest audience since the super bowl, that's why. And, ironically, obama himself trumpted it so loudly as to force everyones attention on obama's nemesis, Netanyahu and this soon to be famous speech. obama painted himself into a nasty corner. Boehner check mated obama and I'm lovin' it! KEEP BUILDING' BUILDING, BUILDING BABY !!!
26. To 25
Adler J   (02.22.15)
well, if Iran lie convincingly and Netanyahu gives a speech doesnt matter what, but not exactly because he really have something to say...maybe Obama could become famous too. eh?
27. our tactless president
Julia Royce ,   Fort Worth Tx. U.S.   (02.23.15)
Dear Israel, I am so sorry that the leader of your nation is being treated like he is by our sorry leader. I cannot believe what is happening. Most Americans do not approve of Obama's actions. I support you. May God bless Israel and wake up Obama as to what he is bringing upon our nation. I pray one day that there will be peace and acceptance for the Jews. I pray we will get a leader who truly leads as yours' does. Amen
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