Posted on 08/07/2006 7:05:37 AM PDT by presidio9
As the war between Israel and Lebanon enters its fifth week, former President of the United States of America, Jimmy Carter has criticised President George W Bush’s policy in the Middle East describing it as "erroneous". In an interview with the press in the US, Carter stated that an immediate cease-fire is needed to end the conflict between Israel and Lebanon but also expressed doubt that the Bush administration is capable of achieving it. He said, "It depends on whether world opinion is strong enough to get the administration to change its erroneous policy, which has been to encourage the continuation of attacks on both sides." The former President did not mince words when he said the US under Bush’s regime is Israel’s worst ally. "In my opinion, maybe the worst ally Israel has had in Washington has been the George W. Bush administration, which hasn't worked to bring a permanent peace to Israel," he said. Carter who helped broker the Camp David Peace Accord, the first of its kind between Israel and an Arab Nation said a cease-fire is not enough to quell the unrest in the troubled region. He stressed the importance of a long-term solution and called on the international community to focus on sustainable peace. Commenting on the situation in Iraq, Carter advised that US troops be withdrawn from the country not later than end of the year. "In my opinion, we should make every effort now to withdraw American troops from Iraq. I would say certainly begin a major withdrawal no later than the end of this year," he stated. Meanwhile, fierce fighting has continued between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon. Hezbollah attacks yesterday killed 10 Israelis in the northern part of the country, wounding at least 15 people. It is believed to be the heaviest rocket attack on Israel so far. Last week, Hezbollah fired a record 132 rockets into northern Israel, prompting a raid aimed at pushing the militants away from the border. An Israeli raid also killed about eight Lebanese. A United Nations (UN) draft to end the conflict has demanded that both sides in the conflict halt attacks immediately. However, the wording of the text which allows Israel to defend itself in the event of fresh attacks, and is yet to be finalised, is already causing ripples among Arab nations that view it as pro-Israel. The US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton said, "the immediate cessation by Hezbollah of all attacks and the immediate cessation by Israel of all offensive military actions". The UN force currently in Lebanon is also expected to monitor any cease-fire. Israeli cabinet minister Isaac Herzog described the text as an "important development," while a Lebanese envoy to the UN, Nouhad Mahmoud, said "we would have liked to see our concerns more reflected in the text."
Bingo!
Yep, he made the mess, couldn't figure out how to fix it, and is now criticizing the one who IS trying to take care of it.
I believe Carter's brain was replaced with peanut butter some time ago.
I used to debate with myself about who was the worst US president (at least of the 20th century), Carter or Klintoon. In view of the fact that Carter only had 4 years in office, yet succeeded in giving us the gift that keeps on giving, a genocidal Iran, Carter wins hands down. The fact that he continues to meddle in foreign affairs - and only to cut down the efforts of then-current Republican presidents - further extends his lead.
This guy is a traitor, pure and simple. Too bad that former US presidents are never charged with any crimes, especially treason - because this moron would be 1st on the list.
Remember the CARTER DOCTRINE, 23 Jan 80
"Let our position be absolutely clear: An attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America, and such an assault will be repelled by any means necessary, including military force."
Carter can't even remember his own words.
Finally, I was beginning to doudt that we were doing the right thing. Now, I know we are on the right track.....
I remember the gas lines and the hostages most of all. I was fairly young, but wanted gas for my motorcycle. What a pain in the ass!
My sister had a home mortgage with a 21% interest rate, and of course, lost the house. Right after that, Reagan was elected, and then the press immediately blamed him for the high interest rates, even though they were still operating on the Carter budget until the following October 1, as the budget year does not coincide with the election term.
The press is an amazing collection of lying scum. If they were honest, a democrat would never get elected again, and republicans might actually be conservatives.
Got tossed out of the military for using drugs.
I think Jimma's family is encouraging this behavior because they can't stand him hanging around. So, to the rest of the Carters: THINK OF THE CHILDREN.
Get Ted to drive him..........
Jimmy Carter, he of the "Surrender to the Ayatollah" middle east policy, can have a nice steaming cup of STFU.
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