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Are Israelis Buying Obama’s Latest Charm Offensive?
pajamas media ^ | 7/19/10 | Allison Kaplan Sommer

Posted on 07/19/2010 9:50:37 AM PDT by Nachum

After a year and a half of keeping Israel at arm’s length, the Obama administration has radically changed its behavior, now not only reaching out to the Jewish state but grasping it in a big bear hug. As with all sudden romance, the party being courted, Israel, is naturally suspicious of the intentions of its new suitor and is asking questions. What has changed? Why now? And how long will it last? Is this true love, or a fling that will leave Israel vulnerable, bruised, and heartbroken?

The U.S. president, during his campaign and during his presidency, has always paid lip service to his commitment to Israel and its security. But while his words have been supportive, his actions have consistently told a different story.

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1 posted on 07/19/2010 9:50:48 AM PDT by Nachum
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To: Nachum

Why would anyone fall for this kind of “change”?


2 posted on 07/19/2010 9:52:32 AM PDT by rhombus
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To: Nachum

YA KNOW... all my Jewish friends voted for obama...every single one of them.


3 posted on 07/19/2010 9:58:41 AM PDT by barbarianbabs (Liberty 5-3000)
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To: Nachum

He’s lulling them into a false sense of security and support while his Muzzie brothers build up their forces.


4 posted on 07/19/2010 9:58:41 AM PDT by MNlurker
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To: rhombus

53% of the USA electorate in 2008.


5 posted on 07/19/2010 9:59:38 AM PDT by BARLF
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To: Nachum

I sincerely hope not. The Israelis tend to be sufficiently smarter than American Jews are - who keep voting for leftists who want to destroy them!!

Go figure!!


6 posted on 07/19/2010 10:23:51 AM PDT by DustyMoment
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To: Nachum

//Are Israelis Buying Obama’s Latest Charm Offensive//

Of course not they are not idiots, that does not mean they wont put on the diplomatic face.


7 posted on 07/19/2010 10:38:32 AM PDT by valkyry1
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To: Nachum

Two words.... midterm elections.


8 posted on 07/19/2010 12:15:58 PM PDT by Seruzawa (If you agree with the French raise your hand - If you are French raise both hands.)
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