Posted on 03/21/2011 2:51:42 PM PDT by propertius
“It is unclear” — so, they are guessing AND reporting as if it were fact. Very tacky indeed.
If you read the thread you will see that she had already stated that she did NOT have time to visit Bethlehem on this trip. Now, if I was on a trip to Jerusalem to burnish my foreign policy creds and my time was limited, but I’m a good Christian and would really love to be able to just get a look at the place of my Savior’s birth, I would jump in a car and get as close as possible where I could get a look at the town or even part of the town, I would do that. They took her to a monastery where she could get a good view of the town. She was rushed because she had a date with Bibi and his wife for dinner. So why are you still harping on this?
I believe the current term is ...
Palin unexpectedly cancels Bethlehem visit.
Abort, smarmy to say the least.
If it was “unclear”, why did they mention it? Why wasn’t it “unclear” that perhaps Mrs. Palin received some kind of threats for going to Bethlehem, not that she didn’t realize it was in Palestinian territory. That seems much more likely to me than maybe she didn’t know where Bethlehem was.
It's amusing that we have supplied them a habitat among human beings, but for crying out loud, don't climb in there with them.
Unfortunately, while Nazareth is in the Southern Galilee, Bethlehem is deep in P.A. Territory. I suspect that the Shin Bet received a tipoff from their spies in the P.A. that her security in Bethlehem could not be assured. They pulled back at the last minute.
All of her itinerary is being handled through the Shin Bet while she is in Israel. She will even take El Al to Miami. Netanyahu will leave nothing to chance.
Her Zionist convictions have probably gotten around on the West Bank. Let's be clear about something; without a heavy escort and assurances from the P.A., going into the West Bank is like going into Gaza for her.
Best,
Chris
Roger that. Thanks for the summary.
Section9, haven’t seen you in ages, is it me or did I just miss you, good to see you back and your insightful post.
The more the media twists and distorts virtually everything Sarah says or does, revealing their intense fear and loathing of her, the more I am convinced that she MUST be the One in 2012.
Agreed - her Israeli security likely got wind of possible problems in Bethlehem, and advised her to cancel.
One note - Bethlehem is not “deep” within PA territory; it is actually across a valley from Gilo, the southernmost “suburb” of Jerusalem. Having lived for years in Beit Jala, across from Bethlehem, we could see Gilo from our street. We haven’t been back for many years, but I believe the “border” checkpoint is in the vicinity of Rachel’s Tomb on Hebron Road. That’s a few blocks from where we lived - but it might as well be a hundred miles.
The more the media twists and distorts virtually everything Sarah says or does, revealing their intense fear and loathing of her, the more I am convinced that she MUST be the One in 2012.
Agreed - her Israeli security likely got wind of possible problems in Bethlehem, and advised her to cancel.
One note - Bethlehem is not “deep” within PA territory; it is actually across a valley from Gilo, the southernmost “suburb” of Jerusalem. Having lived for years in Beit Jala, across from Bethlehem, we could see Gilo from our street. We haven’t been back for many years, but I believe the “border” checkpoint is in the vicinity of Rachel’s Tomb on Hebron Road. That’s a few blocks from where we lived - but it might as well be a hundred miles.
The more the media twists and distorts virtually everything Sarah says or does, revealing their intense fear and loathing of her, the more I am convinced that she MUST be the One in 2012.
Agreed - her Israeli security likely got wind of possible problems in Bethlehem, and advised her to cancel.
One note - Bethlehem is not “deep” within PA territory; it is actually across a valley from Gilo, the southernmost “suburb” of Jerusalem. Having lived for years in Beit Jala, across from Bethlehem, we could see Gilo from our street. We haven’t been back for many years, but I believe the “border” checkpoint is in the vicinity of Rachel’s Tomb on Hebron Road. That’s a few blocks from where we lived - but it might as well be a hundred miles.
The more the media twists and distorts virtually everything Sarah says or does, revealing their intense fear and loathing of her, the more I am convinced that she MUST be the One in 2012.
Agreed - her Israeli security likely got wind of possible problems in Bethlehem, and advised her to cancel.
One note - Bethlehem is not “deep” within PA territory; it is actually across a valley from Gilo, the southernmost “suburb” of Jerusalem. Having lived for years in Beit Jala, across from Bethlehem, we could see Gilo from our street. We haven’t been back for many years, but I believe the “border” checkpoint is in the vicinity of Rachel’s Tomb on Hebron Road. That’s a few blocks from where we lived - but it might as well be a hundred miles.
The more the media twists and distorts virtually everything Sarah says or does, revealing their intense fear and loathing of her, the more I am convinced that she MUST be the One in 2012.
Agreed - her Israeli security likely got wind of possible problems in Bethlehem, and advised her to cancel.
One note - Bethlehem is not “deep” within PA territory; it is actually across a valley from Gilo, the southernmost “suburb” of Jerusalem. Having lived for years in Beit Jala, across from Bethlehem, we could see Gilo from our street. We haven’t been back for many years, but I believe the “border” checkpoint is in the vicinity of Rachel’s Tomb on Hebron Road. That’s a few blocks from where we lived - but it might as well be a hundred miles.
Say it one more time, bro
Maybe she was “packing” and remembered just as she approached the checkpoint.
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