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Posted in: Pundits weigh in on the flotilla
@Vlad Observer: That is really funny and fits perfectly into the essence of the incident. But I guess I may have a different interpretation. I think that the the commandos with paintball guns are the Soviet tractors. The dead flotilla mobsters are the Chinese tanks.
Posted in: Is Obama alienating Jewish voters?
Even up to now, Netanyahu's biggest mistake is underestimating Obama. I don't think that he is getting it as yet by the pitches he made in his last trip to DC. For those who think Obama is anti-Semitic, the world is not divided in Ying and Yang. What makes it even more complicated is that Ying can transform to Yang in the long term and vice versa. Obama is very complex person. By labeling him enemy of Israel will only further damage the image of the Jews in the eyes of the world communities.
Posted in: Is U.S. aid to Israel worthwhile?
$3B is only 1.5% of the GDP. Why would Israel compromise its freedom for that small amount of the aid? If the aid stops, Jews communities world wide will donate to make up the majority of the US aid, without the annoying string.
Posted in: The U.S.-Israeli flap: discuss
I share your view, Yochanan. Very well said. If Netanyahu continues to push what he perceives as the "weak" Obama presidency, fewer and fewer Americans will see Israel as sharing the same vital interest with the US. More and more Americans will see Israel as bully as opposed to the soldiers in "300" trying to defend their home land.
Posted in: Why do Israelis have an Obama problem?
Jerome Whitson: No. I was not serious. I happened to read http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072466.html, and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mJp5d3ffP8. I found them hilarious.
Posted in: Why do Israelis have an Obama problem?
“If I am not for myself, Who will be for me?” Mr. Shuster, I am sure that you are willing to sacrifice for your family, your country, and the Jewish people. There is a "me" that is greater than "me." This is about your honor, your sense of morality, and your ability to empathize from an opposite perspective. The state of Israel was established based on International empathy of the historic suffering of the Jewish people, particularly under the Nazi persecution. The international community is also fully supportive of Israel's right to defend itself. But in the recent years, Israel has changed from a defender to an aggressor. The use of excessive forces in dealing with Palestinian civilians is only a superficial issue. The fundamental issue is that in Israel's mind, it does not really want peace. When you have overwhelming power, you want a total victory. The question in the Jewish ultra nationalists' mind is: What is the "final solution" for the Palestinian people?
Posted in: Why do Israelis have an Obama problem?
As long as people like Henry Siegman can speak out, no one can deny that there is a Jewish conscience.
Posted in: Obama gets 64 percent approval from Jews
It probably has more to do with education level?
Posted in: Goldstone face-off in Geneva
Jackie, The following findings in the report might have played a role in terms of lack of information on the Israeli side. When the government stonewalled the investigation, you can't blame the investigation is one-sided. 1628. The Mission was unable to conduct on-site investigations owing to the decision of the Government of Israel not to cooperate with the Mission. 1629. The Mission addressed questions to the Government of Israel regarding individuals who have been affected by rocket and other fire from the Gaza Strip. The request of information included data about any psychological, social and economic harm caused by the rocket and mortar shells that have been launched into Israel. The Mission did not receive any reply to its questions.
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Posted in: The flotilla raid (video)
06/01/10 08:16 PM
I am confused. I thought that those commandos were supposed to be showered with rose paddles from the flotilla crew. Why they wanted to defend their ship is shocking. It is a dirty ambush.