Posted on 01/02/2009 5:26:01 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
LONDON (AFP) — US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday she has no plans to visit the Middle East, as protests stepped up in major capitals and artists urged Barack Obama to speak out against Israel.
As Muslim religious and political leaders denounced Israel's deadly attacks on Gaza, Washington and its Middle East partners were working for a ceasefire to put an end to rocket attacks out of Hamas-run Gaza, Rice told reporters.
"We are working toward a ceasefire that would not allow a re-establishment of the status quo ante where Hamas can continue to launch rockets out of Gaza," she added.
Since Israel unleashed its air and sea campaign six days ago, at least 430 Palestinians have been killed, including 65 children, and 2,250 others wounded, according to Gaza medics.
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Israel has shown the utmost restraint in this and in prior engagements. After all they do have nuclear capabilities. They do not use that force, but if the situation were in reverse, Israel would no longer exist. When these terrorists and their civilian populations chant “Death to the USA and death to Israel” why do we not take them seriously? If Israel were to fall then all Islamic eyes will fall upon the British and the US. The terrorists in Mumbai were looking specifically for people who possessed US and British passports. In my opinion even though it was on foreign soil it should be considered a direct attack on the US and Great Brittan and any other nationality they targeted. Wake up people this is not just any war, its a Holy War and that’s what makes it different! Jews, Christians, Atheists, and Non believers alike are all the same in their eyes, Infidels! It is clear to them what must be done to Infidels and it should be clear to us they intend to do what ever it takes and as long as it takes to reach their goal of world domination. The alarm is buzzing why do some people continue to hit the snooze button?
I am well aware of Isreal’s restraint, and am a strong proponent of their right to exist. My comment was made regarding 0’s silence/present votes on everything, and how the libtards that elected him are now going to wake up to the fact that politicians promise the moon to get elected then break those promises left and right when they are.
They elected him to stop the war, use diplomacy, so we could all sit around holding hands and sing kumbya. That ain’t happenin’ cause you can’t negotiate with terrorists. They are the meltdown I am waiting for.
Israel, while I pray for their safety, isn’t gonna pull ANY punches with these terrorists, and will protect their interests. I worry more about THIS country and its affinity for fighting against itself, however, when the civil war erupts here, the libtards won’t have the guns or guts to water the tree, so, I guess I am not too worried.......
Very shocking. The muslims are never outraged over anything......
Expect 4 years of President Pecs to be doing this most of the time, while the Clintonistas are running all foreign and domestic policy.
“I worry more about THIS country and its affinity for fighting against itself, however, when the civil war erupts here, the libtards won’t have the guns or guts to water the tree, so, I guess I am not too worried.......”
Agreed!!! They (the libs) look at the south (where I live) as being a bunch of inbreeds clinging to guns and religion...that might be the only thing between us and them (the terrorists that is)I guess they could always call 911 and wait for help! Ever heard the phrase “Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight?” They might be lucky to even have a knife.
Sorry about the first post being directed at you...it was not my intent. I’m new here and meant for the reply to be in general.
No problem. I am a newbie as well, at least the long timers here condsider you so until you have been on at least a year. Welcome to FReerepublic and tread lightly newbie. These guys will rip up a newbie in a NY minute :)
It’s going to be awhile, he has all those photo-op’s to attend to yet.
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I don't consider these two has- beens 'celebrities'.
lol!
Don't you just love that arrogant jerk. He really thinks he is 'cool'.
Yeah jug-ears, the world waits.
Wow us with your teleprompter eloquence as you negotiate the betrayal of our only ally in the region.
Awrick Barwin. (Team America)
Have you noticed how the Libtards are so LIBERAL when they don't have to LIVE with a situation they are condeming?
I say relocate the lot of them to Sederot!
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I like Annie Lennox’s singing. it’s too bad I won’t be able to listen to her any more. I just can’t enjoy being entertained by Nazi sympathizers.
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