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Binyamin Netanyahu humiliated after Barack Obama 'dumped him for dinner'
Timesonline.co.uk ^ | Thursday March 25, 2010 | Giles Whittell,

Posted on 03/25/2010 1:32:44 PM PDT by Bigtigermike

For a head of state to visit the White House and not pose for photographers is rare. For a key ally to be left to his own devices while the President withdraws to have dinner in private was, until this week, unheard of.

Yet that is how Binyamin Netanyahu was treated by President Obama on Tuesday night, according to Israeli reports on a trip seen in Jerusalem tonight as a disastrous humiliation.

After failing to extract a written promise of concessions on Jewish settlements, Mr Obama walked out of his meeting with Mr Netanyahu but invited him to stay at the White House, consult with advisors and “let me know if there is anything new”, a US congressman who spoke to the Prime Minister said today.

“It was awful,” the congressman said. One Israeli newspaper called the meeting “a hazing in stages”, poisoned by such mistrust that the Israeli delegation eventually left rather than risk being eavesdropped on a White House phone line. Another said that the Prime Minister had received “the treatment reserved for the President of Equatorial Guinea”.

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To: Bigtigermike

A good number of the Times Online commenters seem to hail from Bizarro World.


181 posted on 03/25/2010 2:55:20 PM PDT by Constitutionalist Conservative (Two blogs for the price of none!)
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To: Ramius

Perhaps Zero is still PO’ed that the Israelis offed his buddy in Hamas.


182 posted on 03/25/2010 2:59:54 PM PDT by RedDogzRule (><}}}">)
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To: Jagdgewehr

Nah, he’s not smart enough. But he IS an example to demonstrate how half of humankind can quickly fawn over someone they barely know and eagerly give him the most powerful job in the world.


183 posted on 03/25/2010 3:00:55 PM PDT by agrace
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To: humblegunner
"Israel Aids Allied War Effort

Israel was never expected to play a major role in hostilities in the Gulf. American officials knew the Arabs would not allow Israel to help defend them; they also knew U.S. troops would have to intervene because the Gulf states could not protect themselves.

Israel's posture reflected a deliberate political decision in response to American requests. Nevertheless, it did aid the United States' successful campaign to roll back Iraq's aggression. For example: � The IDF was the sole military force in the region that could successfully challenge the Iraqi army. That fact, which Saddam Hussein understood, was a deterrent to further Iraqi aggression.

By warning that it would take military measures if any Iraqi troops entered Jordan, Israel, in effect, guaranteed its neighbor's territorial integrity against Iraqi aggression.

The United States benefited from the use of Israeli-made Have Nap air-launched missiles on its B52 bombers. The Navy, meanwhile, used Israeli Pioneer pilotless drones for reconnaissance in the Gulf.

Israel provided mine plows that were used to clear paths for allied forces through Iraqi minefields.

Mobile bridges flown directly from Israel to Saudi Arabia were employed by the U.S. Marine Corps.

� Israeli recommendations, based upon system performance observations, led to several software changes that made the Patriot a more capable missile defense system.

Israel Aircraft Industries developed conformal fuel tanks that enhanced the range of F15 aircraft. These were used in the Gulf.

General Dynamics has implemented a variety of Israeli modifications to improve the worldwide F16 aircraft fleet, including structural enhancements, software changes, increased capability landing gear, radio improvements and avionic modifications.

An Israeli-produced targeting system was used to increase the Cobra helicopter's night-fighting capabilities.

Israel manufactured the canister for the highly successful Tomahawk missile.

Night-vision goggles used by U.S. forces were supplied by Israel.

A low-altitude warning system produced and developed in Israel was utilized on Blackhawk helicopters.

Other Israeli equipment provided to U.S. forces included flack vests, gas masks and sandbags.

Israel offered the United States the use of military and hospital facilities. U.S. ships utilized Haifa port shipyard maintenance and support on their way to the Gulf.

� Israel destroyed Iraq's nuclear reactor in 1981. Consequently, U.S. troops did not face a nuclear-armed Iraq.

� Even in its low-profile mode, Israeli cooperation was extremely valuable: Israel's military intelligence had focused on Iraq much more carefully over the years than had the U.S. intelligence community. Thus, the Israelis were able to provide Washington with detailed tactical intelligence on Iraqi military activities.

You need to read a little more.

184 posted on 03/25/2010 3:01:39 PM PDT by sofaman ( "Authority poisons everybody who takes authority on himself. " Golda Meir)
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To: sofaman
Might as well save your time trying to respond to deliberate provocation with facts. Stumblebummer is a troll. here to pick a fight as is his/her/its/ wont.
185 posted on 03/25/2010 3:07:54 PM PDT by MestaMachine (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2426869/posts SUPPORT RINO FREE AMERICA)
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To: sofaman

Some people are just *** ****s.


186 posted on 03/25/2010 3:08:19 PM PDT by little jeremiah (Asato Ma Sad Gamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya)
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To: Al B.

If we can survive this %%@!, then it proves that God still performs miracles.


187 posted on 03/25/2010 3:08:49 PM PDT by HalfFull ("Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" -PHenry)
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To: wmfights

Uh...
http://hickeysite.blogspot.com/2009/06/rahm-emanuel-knows-whats-for-dinner-its.html

Can’t find anything where they’ve had a private dinner together?


188 posted on 03/25/2010 3:09:02 PM PDT by EBH (Our First Right...."it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it,")
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To: Shaun_MD

Not WE, HE is the correct statement.


189 posted on 03/25/2010 3:09:41 PM PDT by chiefqc
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To: racing fan
Israel used to be one of our closest Allies, Israel, has been a really good friend to the US. I know we have spent lots of money helping Israel, we have trained their pilots and lots of other things, but they still do not deserve the callus, disrespect their Prime Minister received from Obama. Obama is a no class guy.
190 posted on 03/25/2010 3:11:03 PM PDT by BooBoo1000 (Vote for Pedro)
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To: hennie pennie

Humiliation is in the eye of the beholder. This was done by Bambi to make him look silly, unwelcome and powerless in the eyes of Israelis and friends of Israel. Methinks it worked.


191 posted on 03/25/2010 3:12:20 PM PDT by livius
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To: Thane_Banquo

Impeach the Muslim.


192 posted on 03/25/2010 3:15:13 PM PDT by CommieCutter ("You wanted the presidency, you got it, now FIX THE DAMN ECONOMY!!!!" ----YankeeReb)
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To: Bigtigermike

“For a key ally to be left to his own devices while the President withdraws to have dinner in private was, until this week, unheard of. “

I would expect nothing less from a Muslim terrorist!


193 posted on 03/25/2010 3:16:14 PM PDT by chooseascreennamepat
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To: BP2

Consulate General of Equatorial Guinea, Accra

ROMAN IMAGES LINK

194 posted on 03/25/2010 3:17:26 PM PDT by Fred Nerks (fair dinkum!)
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To: humblegunner

Nothing?


195 posted on 03/25/2010 3:17:36 PM PDT by sofaman ( "Authority poisons everybody who takes authority on himself. " Golda Meir)
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To: AmishDude

My thoughts exactly. He considers Islam just as much of a crock as any other religion. But he is very sympathic to the Muslim world (which he sees as a victim of US foreign policy) and wants to curry their favor.


196 posted on 03/25/2010 3:17:51 PM PDT by Yardstick
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To: sofaman

You know the song, “Nothing from Nothing?”

apropos right here.


197 posted on 03/25/2010 3:22:22 PM PDT by MestaMachine (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2426869/posts SUPPORT RINO FREE AMERICA)
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To: Bigtigermike

And the Dali Lama went out the back door with the trash.


198 posted on 03/25/2010 3:23:24 PM PDT by Hillbillary (I know how to deal with Communists, I still wear their scars on my back from Hollywood-Ronald Reagan)
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To: tx_eggman

Humblegunner banned? I can’t say I’m sorry. I’ve NEVER seen him post anything I could agree with. The name always struck me as curiously but appropriately hypocritical. Neither humble nor a gunner, I suspect.


199 posted on 03/25/2010 3:24:06 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: BP2

Thanks for the ping.


200 posted on 03/25/2010 3:26:23 PM PDT by GOPJ (http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php?area=dam&lang=eng)
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