Opinion  Nahum Barnea
Netanyahu's speech - historic or hysteric?
Nahum Barnea
Published: 02.03.15, 12:35
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1. The cynicism is out of control
michael   (03.02.15)
2. And that is why this is an OP ED piece, not facts.
barbara ,   Haifa   (03.02.15)
3. I hope Bibi remembered to take a drawing with him
Brian ,   London   (03.02.15)
I am sure that as long as he has one of his sophisticated graphics to include in his speech, he will be as impressive as ever...
4. On the Left Field
Yael   (03.02.15)
all eyes will be on Washington tomorrow when Netanyahu delivers what promises to be the speech of a lifetime. The late and great British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was known for his powerful speeches warning the free world about the Nazi threat, as well as the need to stand up to the danger of Islam, even though the Muhammadan religion was then at a much earlier stage in its Jihadist actualization. For Netanyahu, in the age of almost nuclear Iran, ISIS, Hamas, and Hezbollah, this will truly be a Churchill moment, an opportunity to inspire the world to action, and indeed, to greatness. The Left simply doesnt understand Iran's DNA, and is running scared that the world might dislike them being liked is more important than living in a safe and secure country thats hysterical
5. neither historic or hysteric
(03.02.15)
If Iran goes nuclear, non-proliferation will end and there will be a nuclear arms race where, at the very least, the stable and rational Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt will acquire nukes. Iran and Islamist forces will be able to mount attacks under a nuclear umbrella. Israel will need to be ready to defend herself with nukes. Netanyahu's speech is a last desperate attempt to protect the world from Obama's Gotterdammerung.
6. This is way beyond politics. Israeli survival is at stake!
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.02.15)
Bibi's mission, in addressing Congress, is to sound the alarm about a mad, genocidal regime that is going nuclear. This is beyond politics. There is NO excuse for any Israeli politician to slam Bibi on this matter. Everyone who loves Israel would back this mission. Any Israeli politician, who does not support Bibi's address to Congress, is unfit to represent Israel in any way.
7. Bibi's mission is 100% correct. There is no rational debate
Chaim ,   Israel   (03.02.15)
Bibi is going to Congress to warn our good friends there, and the world, about a mad dog state building nuclear bombs. There is no rational debate here. In this case, Bibi's critics are 100% despicable!
8. Ignorable hysteria, a Purim masquerade.
Michael ,   California, USA   (03.02.15)
The masquerade is made in the face of the loss Netanyahu will incur in Israeli elections. Very unfair to use the Congress as a stage for a Purim show, but 99% of Americans ignore Bibi.
9. The most important, post -WW2 speech ever given in the West.
(03.03.15)
10. #5
Adler J   (03.03.15)
Netanyahu is Netanyahu, not Churchil. Shalom
11. U.S. and the Israeli left most stop mocking themselfs
(03.03.15)
It doesnt seems to me that Iran was too nice with US president last week. I mean, i dont know if you noticed it, but Iran attacked a U.S ship in a national televised show? i really dont want to know is they just have a great sense of humor but while they are having talks with U.S. Is not polite to film a movie where Iran attacked a U.S vessel like the U.S. Cole... Barouch H' today is Netanyahu speech, he deserves all our respect.
12. bb is no Churchill and never will be.
Simon Marriott ,   Haifa   (03.03.15)
bb is just a politician who wants to stay in power. Churchill was a genius and a great wartime PM. bb is nothing compared......
13. #9
Simon Marriott ,   Haifa   (03.03.15)
just goes to show how little you know of the world. This is an electioneering speech agreeing with what the Americans are doing. bb just wants it a little stronger.
14. #7
Simon Marriott ,   Haifa   (03.03.15)
bb is going to talk to the converted. The Americans don't want a nuclear Iran any more than anyone else. bb is just going to look good infront of leftwing likudniks. If he had had any balls he would have bombed Iran a long time ago. Weak government by leftist likud is to blame for our current position Where are the real right?
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