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Pelosi: Republican Jews 'Being Exploited'
Weekly Standard ^ | 7-28-2012 | Daniel Halper

Posted on 07/28/2012 8:34:41 AM PDT by smoothsailing

July 28, 2012

Pelosi: Republican Jews 'Being Exploited'

Daniel Halper

In an interview, House minority leader Nancy Pelosi said that she believes Republican Jews are "being exploited," but she was sure to add, "And they're smart people."

Pelosi made the comments in response to whether Jewish voters would support President Barack Obama in the presidential election later this year.

"I think [Obama] will" win the Jewish vote, Pelosi said, when pressed on the subject. "I think that he will, because the fact is when the facts get out. You know, as many of the Republicans are using Israel as an excuse, what they really want are tax cuts for the wealthy. So Israel, that can be one reason they put forth."

The interviewer then added, "That’s why some of the Republican Jewish supporters are really active." 

Pelosi responded, "Well, that’s how they’re being exploited. And they’re smart people. They follow these issues. But they have to know the facts. And the fact is that President Obama has been the strongest person in terms of sanctions on Iran, which is important to Israel. He’s been the strongest person on whether it’s Iron Dome, David’s Sling, any of these weapons systems and initiatives that relate to Israel. He has been there over and over again."

The interview was conducted by Bloomberg's Al Hunt

Note: William Kristol: "Pelosi: President Obama's Been to Israel 'Over and Over Again.'"


TOPICS: Extended News; Israel; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: burqagirl; california; condescendingliberal; demagogicparty; dhimmicrats; hezbollah; iran; irondome; jewishvote; nancypelosi; pelosi; rjc
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To: smoothsailing

***I think that he will, because the fact is when the facts get out.***

What in the world is she saying? It’s a non-complete sentence full of mumbo-jumbo. She thinks that if she delivers a bunch of important-sounding phrases with a pompous air that she’s then answered the question.


41 posted on 07/28/2012 11:38:46 AM PDT by nanetteclaret (Unreconstructed Catholic Texan)
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To: BenLurkin
Obama has been rude, almost hostile to Israel since taking office. Obama is Muslim on his father's side...shows a deference to Islam over Christianity...(Obama the Muslim)

A Free Nation's Nightmare, the Evil Trinity From Hell....
Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid....

NO MORE OBAMA!!

42 posted on 07/28/2012 2:11:06 PM PDT by yoe
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To: smoothsailing; BenLurkin; SJackson; Netz; eddiespaghetti; jjotto; redpoll; Fenhalls555; Alouette; ..
Pelosi: "You know, as many of the Republicans are using Israel as an excuse, what they really want are tax cuts for the wealthy. So Israel, that can be one reason they put forth."

I'm not sure what she's saying there, but I think she means that those selfish, greedy, rich Jewish Republicans are only interested in tax cuts for themselves, so they tell poorer Jews to vote Republican because it would be better for Israel.

Doesn't make much sense, but then again, that's nothing new as far as Pelosi is concerned.

And needless to say, "tax cuts" in her lingo means maintaining the current rates.

43 posted on 07/28/2012 5:08:27 PM PDT by justiceseeker93
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To: elhombrelibre; All
But the Jewish comedian Jackie Mason says the fact that most Jews vote for Democrats proves that Jews don’t like the “they’re smart” stereotype.

Jackie Mason is one of those rare comics who can make a real statement about an important serious issue, such as the one you cited, and retain a bit of humor in it.

Mason, BTW, is a very solid Jewish conservative, judging from what I've heard from him.

44 posted on 07/28/2012 5:17:11 PM PDT by justiceseeker93
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To: justiceseeker93

When has Nancy Pelosi ever made sense?


45 posted on 07/28/2012 5:18:01 PM PDT by Stepan12
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To: justiceseeker93
>>I'm not sure what she's saying there, but I think she means that those selfish, greedy, rich Jewish Republicans are only interested in tax cuts for themselves, so they tell poorer Jews to vote Republican because it would be better for Israel.

Sure sounds like that to me. How else can it be interpreted? And I think it is how it will be interpreted. Add in the 'they are smart' condescension and it's an amazing gaffe.

46 posted on 07/28/2012 5:32:24 PM PDT by expat1000
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To: justiceseeker93

Yes, he is. He occasionally writes columns on conservative topics for THE AMERICAN SPECTATOR.


47 posted on 07/28/2012 10:46:14 PM PDT by elhombrelibre ("I'd rather be ruled by the Tea Party than the Democratic Party." Norman Podhoretz)
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To: sportutegrl

Democrats and the mainstream media believe only they can perceive what is and what is not bigotry; it’s why they came up with the dog whistle theory on the subject of code words used for racism.


48 posted on 07/28/2012 10:48:11 PM PDT by elhombrelibre ("I'd rather be ruled by the Tea Party than the Democratic Party." Norman Podhoretz)
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To: smoothsailing

Nancy is void of all reality. I will bet she lies to even her family. I am sure they are looking to put her away soon.


49 posted on 07/29/2012 6:55:53 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Corollary - Electing the same person over and over and expecting a different outcome is insanity)
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To: justiceseeker93

I wish she were standing right in front of me so I could laugh in her face.


50 posted on 07/29/2012 7:26:24 AM PDT by Eleutheria5 (End the occupation. Annex today.)
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52 posted on 07/30/2012 6:33:08 AM PDT by SJackson (I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people people die of natural causes)
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To: Belteshazzar

“Pelosi really is loathsome. Her comment is offensive on at least two levels. First, it is plainly racist, without her knowing that it is. Second, it reveals that she has a deeply ingrained plantation mentality, that is, she considers herself the mistress of the plantation with the moral right and authority to tell all else who they are and what they should be thinking.”

Yep


53 posted on 07/30/2012 7:22:27 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: BenLurkin

Yes, they’re cunning and shrewd and money-grubbing are old stereotypes of Jews. Pelosi is skating on thin ice with these comments.


54 posted on 07/30/2012 7:53:16 AM PDT by PghBaldy (Obama 07/22/12: "we all reflect on how we can do something about some of the senseless violence...")
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To: BenLurkin

These are anti-Semitic stereotypes. The next logical leap is “Jews control x, y,z” “Jews are to blame for x,y,x”.

Dealing in stereotypes is dangerous business. A look back at Germany and France in the 30’s and 40’s and to the Muslim world today tells us all we need to know.


55 posted on 07/30/2012 2:43:43 PM PDT by Cincinna ( *** NOBAMA 2012 ***)
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To: sportutegrl

Thanks for pointing that out. I almost missed it myself.
These people (ha!) deal in stereotypes because they are not clear thinkers and assume everyone else is stupid, too.

99 days to go, and foot in mouth disease is going viral!


56 posted on 07/30/2012 2:51:07 PM PDT by Cincinna ( *** NOBAMA 2012 ***)
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To: justiceseeker93

Jackie Mason is a regular guest on Aaron Klein’s radio show on 77WABC.
Aaron’s new book, “Fool Me Twice” is a must read for conservatives.


57 posted on 07/30/2012 3:56:15 PM PDT by Cincinna ( *** NOBAMA 2012 ***)
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