However, since we do have a special relationship with Israel, and my tax dollars go directly to them, I feel that an exception is warranted in this case.
Posted on 07/30/2008 12:46:41 PM PDT by Mariner
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, facing corruption allegations and plummeting approval ratings, announced Wednesday he will resign in September. The move threw his country into political turmoil and raised doubts about progress for U.S.-backed Mideast peace efforts.
Appearing angry and reading from a prepared text, Olmert made the brief statement at his official Jerusalem residence where he harshly criticized the corruption investigations against him. He said he was choosing the public good over his personal justice.
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Reagan for Prime Minister
What a year so far!
Livni is worse than Olmert, but the last polls only showed her 2 points ahead of Mofaz for the September primary. The Israeli press is hyping Livni (as the far left candidate), but there is a good chance Mofaz will win.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I think I have every right to interject my opinion, insofar as I don’t make ignorant, uninformed, statements. Every citizen of every other country seems to habitually bloviate about mine.
However, I don’t know who would make a good PM for Israel. I like Bibi. He seems smart, competent, and conservative. I also know he fell into the pali-kissing habit when he was PM and that he’s a flawed candidate.
I don’t know who could be Israel’s savior now. I rather suspect it is much as it is here — there is no political savior on the horizon, but better a McCain than an Obama.
I think we all need a savior, but not one who is of this world.
There is a point difference between Shaul Mofuz (sp) and Livni. If Mofuz gets in, he'll need Bibi.
Should have happened a long time ago. Maybe now Isreal will be able to stop playing the “Lap Dog”.
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Thank you for the ping.
If you think Olmert was bad, wait until you meet Livni!
Let’s pray he is right on the second count!
Obama to House Dems: If Sanctions Fail, Israel Will Likely Strike Iran
abcnews.com ^ | July 30, 2008 9:30 AM | Jake Tapper
Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 10:21:27 AM by antivenom http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2053662/posts
Israeli Prime Minister Olmert to resign in Sept.
AP via Yahoo ^ | Mark Lavie
Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:46:41 PM by Mariner
It will not change the opinion of the world of Israel at all. My point of that, is that - Bush love Him or hate Him - America will be looked at the same . The world loves America. People who hate capitalism , Communist , Liberals, (Stri-zans) so called Greenies, they will always have a special hate for us. Be Proud of it !
I’ve met Zippi Lippi, acceding to be ushered in through the back door of meetings so she should not upset the sensibilities of the arab “gentlemen.” I don’t need to see her playing her PC games as Israel stands at the brink.
The move threw his country into political turmoil and raised doubts about progress for U.S.-backed Mideast peace efforts.I'm pretty sure there's rarely been a time that Israel hasn't been in political turmoil, but regardless, there has never been any doubt that progress for U.S.-backed Mideast peace efforts -- which in this case means, the ongoing genocide campaign directed against Israeli Jews and cruise ship passengers by Arabs -- wasn't possible.
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