Posted on 03/13/2010 8:43:27 PM PST by americanophile
U.S. President Barack Obama did not hold back in condemning the humiliation caused to Joe Biden with the Israeli announcement of 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem during what was supposed to be the vice president's friendly visit to Israel.
Instead of accepting Netanyahu's partial apology and letting bygones be bygones, Obama issued a stern warning to the Israeli prime minister and is now demanding that he take "specific actions" to show he is "committed" to the U.S.-Israel relationship and to the peace process itself.
Washington did not reveal the contents of the ultimatum or the list of demands reportedly presented to Netanyahu. Those conditions, however, could undermine the prime minister's coalition ties to hard-line right-wing parties like Yisrael Beiteinu and Shas, as well as provoke strong criticism from within his own Likud faction. In case Netanyahu still fails to understand the situation, a U.S. official told Reuters yesterday that the Israeli leader's rightist coalition leaves him in a "perilous" situation.
The prime minister has reached the moment of truth, where he must choose between his ideological beliefs and political cooperation with the right on one hand, and his need for American support on the other.
It is a difficult dilemma. If he comes into conflict with the U.S. administration - hoping his friends in Congress and the Jewish-American community support him in the name of Washington's obligation to the "eternal capital of the Jewish people" - he could jeopardize Israel's security cooperation with the Americans against Iran. Netanyahu knows that the fuel and spare parts for Israel's air force, as well as the warning signals for missiles headed this way, all come from the United States. He also knows that Israel has no other allies with which to face the threat posed by the Islamic Republic.
(Excerpt) Read more at haaretz.com ...
Maybe it is like a variation of Munchausen syndrome , in which they seek the additional sympathy and attention coming their way if Israel catches a nuke or two . I am not a doctor I just play doctor with consenting adult females . If I ever meet Charles Krauthammer I will have your question ready .
OBAMA IS THE ENEMY....of you, me, and Israel too....Israel should just take him out................................................behind the wood shed.
When Obama addressed the United Nations several months ago, I noticed that he was addressing Israel as "the occupiers."
Obama was using language at the damn UN that only Arafat and other terrorists have been using for years.
Obama has more in common with Black September than he does with the Israeli or American people.
Please leave office Obama. You are not needed nor wanted.
I beleive Mr. Netanyahu will choose the right path for Israel. Zer0 is weak and cannot be trusted as an allie
unto Israel.
Hillary has shown herself incapable of dealing with the big boys. She has is a big mouth and no substance.
The U.S. is a rudderless ship.
And in the mean time, Iran is getting their ICBM Nuke ready to fly.
And they thank Dear Reader for the necessary distraction/diversion.
The Obama regime is pole vaulting over mouse turds.
They get their panties in a wad about a few apartment buildings, while Iran is working as hard as they can to get the caliphate up and running again. Which, of course, includes the annihilation of Israel.
The peace process means nothing more to Obama than another feather he’s trying to put in his so-far featherless hat.
Besides all that, buffoon Biden is such an embarrassment, he deserves to be embarrassed.
Thank gawd he’s a one termer.<<<<
yeah - but will America, as we have known it, survive???
Perfect time to drop a low yield nuke on the west bank and then sit back and say, “There, now we have peace...”
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This is in the news? What a two bit Chicago street punk. He has the upper hand on this issue for a while, and all he can think about is headlines? If it's what you want, keep it quiet, tell Bibi he HAS to cancel the construction plans or there will serious consequences. You'll be able to chalk one up for the palestinians if you apply pressure firmly, and quietly.
Grovel is not a peaceful demand.
“The online chatter on Debka tonight is that the United States is holding back on military supplies for Israel that would be needed in a conflict with Iran and its surrogates like Hezbollah and Hamas.”
I understand the Russians are willing to sell to just about anyone...
My heart aches over this!
Anyone who would like to Pray about this issue, I invite you to “Pray For the Peace Of Jerusalem”.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2470705/posts
Right now, we are studying Exodus, and even the Pharaoh’s advisers are urging him to “Let the people GO!”
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Netanyahu should order a three year supply of all necessary military equipment immediately. After receiving the equipment they should tell Obama where to go since Obama will be gone in less than 3 years. After that Netanyahu can re-establish better relations with the U.S. with the new conservative administration.
Netanyahu to Jack Squat: Do you read sign language? =.=
Well since he’s kept no promises he’s made during his administration so far you will probably see a lot more of those bumper stickers...Let’s hope!!
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