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Muslim anger grows over Israeli strikes on Gaza ("peace" celebs appeal to Obama to speak up)
AFP ^ | January 2, 2009

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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TOPICS: Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bhomiddleeast; condirice; gaza; hamas; islam; jihad; middleeast; obamaspals
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To: SolidWood
Today Rice is saying she is working for a cease fire and for negotiations.
21 posted on 01/02/2009 6:17:54 PM PST by Freedom of Speech Wins
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Good. Welcome to the party. Civilized humans have been angry at muslim atrocities for centuries. It's sad that Britain is lost along with a large chunk of Northern Europe, but apparently that is the case. Their failure should be instructive to those of us who remain, b/c like it or not, the war will come to all of us again and again. Islam wants the world and sooner or later we all will have to fight them or become them.
22 posted on 01/02/2009 6:29:41 PM PST by GBA
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To: wombtotomb

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?


23 posted on 01/02/2009 6:36:10 PM PST by Radio Free American?
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To: Radio Free American?

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.......


24 posted on 01/02/2009 6:48:22 PM PST by wombtotomb (since its "above his paygrade", why can't we err on the side of caution about when life begins?)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Very shocking. The muslims are never outraged over anything......


25 posted on 01/02/2009 6:48:57 PM PST by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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To: randita

Expect 4 years of President Pecs to be doing this most of the time, while the Clintonistas are running all foreign and domestic policy.


26 posted on 01/02/2009 6:51:16 PM PST by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Muslim anger grows over ...         insert excuse here      
27 posted on 01/02/2009 7:05:35 PM PST by glorgau
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To: wombtotomb

“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.


28 posted on 01/02/2009 7:13:34 PM PST by Radio Free American?
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To: Radio Free American?

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 :)


29 posted on 01/02/2009 8:03:06 PM PST by wombtotomb (since its "above his paygrade", why can't we err on the side of caution about when life begins?)
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To: doc1019

It’s going to be awhile, he has all those photo-op’s to attend to yet.


30 posted on 01/02/2009 8:21:31 PM PST by chiefqc
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To: dennisw; Cachelot; Nix 2; veronica; Catspaw; knighthawk; Alouette; Optimist; weikel; Lent; GregB; ..

If you’d like to be on this middle east/political ping list, please FR mail me.
High Volume. Articles on Israel can also be found by clicking on the Topic or Keyword Israel. or WOT [War on Terror]



31 posted on 01/02/2009 11:24:23 PM PST by SJackson (The American people are wise in wanting change, 2 terms is plenty, Condi Rice)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
singer Annie Lennox and rights activist Bianca Jagger urged US president-elect Barack Obama to back calls for Israel to end its bombing campaign.

I don't consider these two has- beens 'celebrities'.

32 posted on 01/02/2009 11:26:45 PM PST by kcvl
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To: randita
He's busy:

lol!

Don't you just love that arrogant jerk. He really thinks he is 'cool'.

33 posted on 01/02/2009 11:28:10 PM PST by kcvl
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Yeah jug-ears, the world waits.

Wow us with your teleprompter eloquence as you negotiate the betrayal of our only ally in the region.


34 posted on 01/02/2009 11:34:34 PM PST by Dr.Zoidberg
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Awrick Barwin. (Team America)


35 posted on 01/03/2009 1:09:40 AM PST by BruceysMom ("Where knowledge is folly...")
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To: Free ThinkerNY; All
I say send all the Libtards to Sederot! Please watch the video, "15 Seconds" (ready or not) Click Here
36 posted on 01/03/2009 8:53:16 AM PST by Larousse2 (Like June Carter Cash, "I'm just tryin' to matter.")
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To: Sarah Barracuda; All

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!

Please watch "15 Seconds" video. Click Here

37 posted on 01/03/2009 8:57:22 AM PST by Larousse2 (Like June Carter Cash, "I'm just tryin' to matter.")
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To: Free ThinkerNY

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.


38 posted on 01/04/2009 6:15:42 AM PST by SupplySider
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