Posted on 03/22/2013 3:43:49 AM PDT by markomalley
Actually, he pretended that they have already done that. He spent his time hectoring the only side that really wants peace as if it were the only obstacle to that peace, and called upon it to take steps that would seriously imperil its survival. "Obama tells Israel: 'Peace is the only path to true security,'" by Stephanie Condon for CBS News, March 21:
Speaking before a lively and receptive crowd of 600 Israeli students, President Obama today urged the youth of Israel to accept "the realization of an independent and viable Palestine." A two-state solution, the president suggested, is the only viable path forward for Israel, given the political and technological changes underway.
"Peace is necessary. I believe that," Mr. Obama said, speaking at the Jerusalem International Convention Center on his second day in Israel. "I believe that peace is the only path to true security. You have the opportunity to be the generation that permanently secures the Zionist dream, or you can face a growing challenge to its future."
Yes, creating a new base for jihad attacks against Israel will certainly secure the Zionist dream.
With the fast-moving developments in the Middle East sparked by the Arab Spring and the spread of democratizing technology, Mr. Obama said, "This is precisely the time to respond to the wave of revolution with a resolve and commitment for peace."
That "wave of revolution" brought to power governments that are unanimously and indefatigably hostile to Israel. So apparently Obama wants Israel to respond to this new threat not by preparing itself for a war that appears to be inevitable, but by pretending that the developments are positive and doing nothing to protect itself.
"Peace must be made among peoples, not just governments," he continued. "No one step can change overnight what lies in the hearts and minds of millions.... But progress with the Palestinians is a powerful way to begin, while sidelining extremists who thrive on conflict and division."
Mr. Obama noted that, given the strong support for Israel in the U.S., it would be easy for him to put aside the idea of pursuing a two-state solution. However, he added, "It is important to be open and honest, especially with your friends."
"Given the demographics west of the Jordan River, the only way for Israel to endure and thrive as a Jewish and democratic state is through the realization of an independent and viable Palestine," Mr. Obama said, prompting cheers from the young audience.
Mr. Obama hailed Israel's thriving economy and robust democracy, remarking on the robust debate that young Israelis engage in. He even found the silver lining when a heckler in the crowd began yelling in Hebrew for the release of Jonathan Pollard, a Jewish-American intelligence analyst who spied for Israel.
"This is part of the lively debate that we talked about -- this is good," he said, bringing the audience to give him a standing ovation. He joked, "I have to say we arranged for that because it actually made me at home. I wouldn't feel comfortable if I didn't have at least one heckler."
Mr. Obama said that while he backs a two-state solution, "the only path to peace is through negotiation... That is why, despite the criticism we've received, the United States will oppose unilateral efforts to bypass negotiations through the United Nations."
He also said that Israel cannot be expected to negotiate with anyone who is dedicated to its destruction. Still, he said, "Palestinians - including young people - have rejected violence as a means of achieving their aspirations. There's an opportunity there -- there's a window."
Have they really done that? Where? Who? How?
The president made an appeal for empathy, noting that before delivering his speech, he met with a group of young Palestinians, between the ages of 15 and 22.
"Talking to them, they weren't that different from my daughters. They weren't that different from your daughters or sons," he said. "I honestly believe if any Israeli parent sat down with those kids, they'd say, 'I want these kids to succeed.'"
It isn't the Israelis who are teaching their children that their highest aspiration is to hate Israel and work for its destruction by killing Jews.
after all, look at what peace with Afghanistan and Iraq brought us before 9-11
and look at what peace with Iran and North Korea and China is bringing us now!
Couldn’t we just put him on tour for 364 days out of the year? Like some rock-star?
"Peace is necessary. I believe that," Mr. Obama said .. "
makes no sense at all.
I thought of Bill Cosby's old standup ..
"Why is there air?"
To blow up baketballs ... any fizz ed major knows that"
Came to mind
He’s asking them to cut the talk and get on with it. Or the money will stop.
Israel should have told Jugears to ‘stuff it’ when he said he was coming. His visit is pure Muslim outreach - period. Nothing good will come from it; like everything else the evil one touches.
Horns are near poking aptitude
This would be so much easier if Soros bought Pebble Beach and let Obama play there every day until 2016.
“Speaking before a lively and receptive crowd of 600 Israeli students . . .”
But look at the ‘rider’ the rock star from the White House had for this appearance:
“In the afternoon Obama will address Israelis in a public speech in the Israel Museum or in the International Convention Center in Jerusalem. The Americans have requested the presence of at least 1,000 Israelis. “
[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4343916,00.html]
Heh.
What happened to the bus full of Acorns? Used gasoline instead of diesel?
It would probably make sense if you were in the 6th grade, but to anyone past that level he comes off sounding like a complete idiot.
“Peace is necessary. I believe that,” A statement made by a child for a child.
He IS a child....a BAD SEED.
The more I listen to this clown the more I’m seeing him as kind of “Rainman” character.
He almost appears to be a child trapped in an adults body.
He can repeat what he is told but has no concept of what he just said.
Any time he is asked to explain one of his ideas or something he’s said, he always implies the person asking the question is just too ignorant to understand what he said and how his idea is supposed to work.
His perception of reality seems to come from watching movies/TV and if it works in the movies it must work in real life.
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