Rep. Mike Rogers tells of heated exchange between Netanyahu, U.S. envoy over Iran nuclear program

Washington Post ^ | Sept. 6, 2012

[nuconvert]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. ambassador to Israel argued heatedly during a meeting about U.S. and Israeli strategy in confronting Iran, according to a U.S. lawmaker who was present.

In the account of the meeting provided by Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), chairman of the House intelligence committee, Netanyahu was “at wit’s end” with what the Israeli leader sees as a lack of U.S. resolve and clarity about the Iranian nuclear threat.

[Venturer]

The only clarity Israel will get from Obama is the clear indication that he is on the side of the Muslims.

By now he should know that. I believe he does.

[PowderMonkey]

"Rogers, a frequent critic of Obama on Iran and other issues, said he thinks Israel will launch its own preemptive attack on Iran soon, when Israeli military capability has the best chance of damaging the Iranian program. That likelihood could change if the White House can convince Israeli leaders that the United States would really do the job later, Rogers said."

There it is. Game over. No more waiting for U.S. political outcomes. The Israelis will strike at a time of their choosing, knowing full well the U.S. will never "do the job later." And, Israel will do more the simply "damage" Iran's nuclear program. This is for all the marbles. Iran unfurled the black flag. Israel's response will be breathtaking.

[Flintlock]

He IS one.

NOT sorta-kinda-like a bit ‘on their side’.

Explains it all, doesn’t it?

[bert]

The importance of this piece is that it was published in the Slimes. It is a negative hit piece providing truth.

The Times has come to Jesus and is not providing the cover for the failed administration

The tide has turned.

[bert]

Compost, post

Apologies to the Old Gray Whore for the mixup

[nuconvert]

“The Times has come to Jesus and is not providing the cover for the failed administration
The tide has turned.”

That’s a bit premature. I wouldn’t go that far. A couple of pieces to make them look more “fair & balanced” doesn’t make a significant change in the tide.

[Dick Vomer]

Just waiting to see what the Mossad has on TOFUS. they’re well known for having male/female honeypots. Sould be a great couple of months.

[Nevermore]

The exchange occurred at an Aug. 24 intelligence cooperation session in Israel

Well, there you have it: this was before that overwhelmingly-approved revision to the Demonrat Party platform.
I'm sure everyone in Israel is feeling much more comfortable today. /sarc