The reception for President Karzai of Afghanistan in the East Room of the WH ,was with all the splendor that could be generated.This for the head of a corrupt state,who only recently upon being badgered by the US,threatened to join the Taliban.He also met with the Iranian Pres.That was enough of a threat,and walla--a grand reception,hugs and kisses.
Contrast that to the shabby reception that Bibi recieved.NO pictures or TV,
NO receptions,and only bad mouthing of our allegedly closest ally.Bibi cannot turn around and threaten to join any hostile movement, because Israel and the US are to an extent tied to the hip.
Pro-Israel voters, should keep the contrasting pictures in mind
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Jerusalem Day
I recall our first trip to Jerusalem while the city was still divided.As we got off the train from Tel Aviv.the barbed wire was right across the street.We were told not to look up,for there was a Joranian soldier who might take a shot at you.
Today of course as we celebrate the reunification of the city,there is no barbed wire ,and citizens and tourists of every religion can can walk safely.Only Jews however cannot walk the Temple Mount.
I also remember the PLO flag and encampment at Orient House,as they planned to once again divide the city.
We should not assume that a Jewish Capitol city will forever remain undivided unless we pay special attention to negate the forces that are at work daily in the WH,UN,European capitols and the progressive media.
As an aside ,while the European turmoil in Greece etc, and the political turmoil in England are not good for our IRA's etc,the one value is that these clowns will not have the desire-power to unite against Israel.
Today of course as we celebrate the reunification of the city,there is no barbed wire ,and citizens and tourists of every religion can can walk safely.Only Jews however cannot walk the Temple Mount.
I also remember the PLO flag and encampment at Orient House,as they planned to once again divide the city.
We should not assume that a Jewish Capitol city will forever remain undivided unless we pay special attention to negate the forces that are at work daily in the WH,UN,European capitols and the progressive media.
As an aside ,while the European turmoil in Greece etc, and the political turmoil in England are not good for our IRA's etc,the one value is that these clowns will not have the desire-power to unite against Israel.
Monday, May 10, 2010
POLITICAL CORRECTNESS /.
when one looks at the entire record of Obama/Clinton toward Israel since they took office it is not a pretty picture.
Threats,public pressure, attempts to publicly embarress Bibi during his WH visits,and making more severe demands on Israel than even the PA desired.Of course they(the PA) immediately raised their demands.
The entire outreach to the Muslim world as in his Cairo speech,without speaking to the Israeli people signifies his bias.
Yes, he sends out emissaries trying to reassure the American Jewish community,he invites Eli Weisel to the WH for a meal, and has a Passover seder,all part of an attempt to defuse his gaffes.
The threat to initiate a master peace plan and to impose it,is of course a non-starter.The idea of "indirect": talks is likewise a formula with a built-in failure mechanism.If we can't sit at the same table and negotiate then how can we live next to each other in peace?
His referral to"EAST" Jerusalem building as "settlements" shows he has no inner feeling for Jewish identity or nationhood.
I could go on,however the point I wish to raise is how can any Zionist or Orthodox organization or leader "commend" the President for withdrawing his idea to impose an American plan? How about a commendation that he doesn't beat his wife?The Presidents goal is to force Bibi to revamp his Cabinet and get rid of his right-wingers.
Similarly the PM does not deserve any commendation for his weakness in dealing with Mitchell and Obama.EVEN IF actual construction on Ramat Shlomo was 2 years off,the PM has made it appear that he has conceded East Jerusalem.
American Orthodox organizations should stop sounding like an arm of the Jewish Democratic Coalition, and speak out, and lead in telling the President-"Stop the pressure" and to the PM "Hang tough"
Threats,public pressure, attempts to publicly embarress Bibi during his WH visits,and making more severe demands on Israel than even the PA desired.Of course they(the PA) immediately raised their demands.
The entire outreach to the Muslim world as in his Cairo speech,without speaking to the Israeli people signifies his bias.
Yes, he sends out emissaries trying to reassure the American Jewish community,he invites Eli Weisel to the WH for a meal, and has a Passover seder,all part of an attempt to defuse his gaffes.
The threat to initiate a master peace plan and to impose it,is of course a non-starter.The idea of "indirect": talks is likewise a formula with a built-in failure mechanism.If we can't sit at the same table and negotiate then how can we live next to each other in peace?
His referral to"EAST" Jerusalem building as "settlements" shows he has no inner feeling for Jewish identity or nationhood.
I could go on,however the point I wish to raise is how can any Zionist or Orthodox organization or leader "commend" the President for withdrawing his idea to impose an American plan? How about a commendation that he doesn't beat his wife?The Presidents goal is to force Bibi to revamp his Cabinet and get rid of his right-wingers.
Similarly the PM does not deserve any commendation for his weakness in dealing with Mitchell and Obama.EVEN IF actual construction on Ramat Shlomo was 2 years off,the PM has made it appear that he has conceded East Jerusalem.
American Orthodox organizations should stop sounding like an arm of the Jewish Democratic Coalition, and speak out, and lead in telling the President-"Stop the pressure" and to the PM "Hang tough"
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