Posted on 12/10/2015 6:16:32 AM PST by PROCON
I’m sure Bibi and Trump are talking behind the scenes. I understand politically why Bibi had to say what he did. I don’t like it, but I understand and who am I to second guess one of the most brilliant men in the world.
Trump has known BB for years. He can pick up the phone and call him anytime. BB has to live surrounded by 2 billion outraged Muslims. He has to pick his words carefully especially now that OFail has deserted him and the UN wants to recognize a Fakestinian State without Israel’s approval. Scary times for Israel. Would not surprise me if Trump and Net have already spoken and agreed to this postponement.
That is weighing in on a current election issue.
And already has, believe me. Frankly, I'll bet Bibi called him prior to his response. Bibi and Trump understand what sometimes BiBi must say to protect his citizens.
Yes I agree. Trump is very likely to be the next President of the US so BB is I’m sure looking forward to getting back on best friends status with the US.
“I have decided to postpone my trip “
Good for him. Israel is surrounded by hostile muslims that hate their guts, and Netanyahu is playing “Let’s pretend”?
Trump should wait until he is in the WH and a cordial invitation is extended by Israel, without kibitzing.
I imagine Putin thought it was stupid too, for what it’s worth.
Ramifications happen.
I agree that criticizing Bibi as a Muslim lover is misplaced. But Bibi should realize that after 8 years of Obama Trump would be a vast, vast improvement. Then again by the time the next President is elected, Israel could be firmly in the Russian camp and aligned, albeit secretly, with the moderate arab states looking to quash extremism as embodied by the Daesh caliphate.
I wonder what are the actual remarks Bibi is rejecting ?
I wonder what Bibi’s statement has to do with what Trump actually said ?
What the hell are you talking about? Trump didn’t “bash” anyone, he asked for a moratorium on Muslim immigration until we can figure out what’s going on.
Hard to believe FR members spout the mainstream party line.
As usual Trump makes it all about him regardless of the political repercussions....
BiBi always invites ‘every’ candidate to meet with him and has done so for years. This has nothing to do at all if or not BiBi “plays with Trump” as you indicated.
I mean in the future. He will have no choice but to play with Trump.
Trumps been bashing folks from day one...and throughout his life...that’s an established fact. But If you guys weren’t so far on the defensive regarding Trump you wouldn’t be reading into posts what’s not there....
So this was a generalized “bashing” remark, not Muslims. Odd it was on a Muslim thread.
....”I wonder what are the actual remarks Bibi is rejecting ?
I wonder what Bibi’s statement has to do with what Trump actually said ?”....
It’s all reactionary......that’s what Trump incites...that’s what he’s about.....then the press runs with it and Trump is a happy man once again.
Not worried.
Don’t read more into this then is there....here’s Trump ...
Speaking on Fox News immediately after his announcement, Trump said Netanyahu was “a good man,†and he didn’t want to put him under any pressure....“I also did it as I’m in the midst of a very powerful campaign,†Trump said. “I decided I’d rather focus on that.â€
The prime minister had confirmed that his invitation to Trump remained open.
The press is trying to make this much more than it is.
Same could be said of your TDS.
That's right.... and considering Trump has family members who are Jewish. I doubt very much Trump will in any way want to appear he's messing with BiBi.....he's not.
This cancellation to Israel was the second foreign visit Trump called off this week. .... he also announced he would not be visiting Jordan, a country whose population is overwhelmingly Muslim.
In my opinion it would be very dangerous for Trump to visit any foreign country with Muslims running borders over there everywhere....especially since he's been so outspoken against them and they know it.
BiBi’s going to remain Neutral regarding this primary of course. But he's also not going to get caught up in the Trumpster fad when his National Interests matter on an International scale.
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