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'Likud Would Split if Netanyahu Tried to Establish a Palestinian State'

Approximately 80% of American Jews voted for President Obama, and in Israel his approval rating is 3%, at times 4% or 6%, do you feel that this is an indication of a divide between American and Israeli Jewry?  And is it possible that American Jewish influence is actually harming Israel's interests and physical safety?

It is extremely disappointing to see that American Jewry voted for Obama, even though a lot of them realized that he is very bad for Israel.  Some of them think it's good for Israel to be pressed against the wall and surrender to the Palestinian's demands; the left wing is always there. What is even more worrying is the silent majority, the greater body of  American Jews who really care for the State of Israel, but put the American interests first.  They thought Obama is good for America.  That's why they voted for him, even though they knew how dangerous he is for Israel.  That's extremely disappointing it is a bad sign in the relations between the American Jewry and Israel.

I was asked by various senators and leaders in both the White House and the State Department about the feeling of Israelis towards Obama. I guess they knew the polls and it shouldn't be a surprise to them, but I told them that he is regarded in Israel as one of the most anti-Israeli presidents that they have known, maybe the worst since Carter.

Interview with Knesset Member Aryeh Eldad.

"But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

by Oui on Tue Mar 16th, 2010 at 06:59:46 PM EST
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What is even more worrying is the silent majority, the greater body of  American Jews who really care for the State of Israel, but put the American interests first

I suppose American Jews who care about America but put Israel's interests first are citizens of the wrong country...

The brainless should not be in banking -- Willem Buiter

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Mar 16th, 2010 at 07:14:50 PM EST
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Didn't you get the memo? When Europeans sell their national interests to the highest bidder, it's treason. Unless the highest bidder happens to be American. Then it's pragmatic support of the common stance of the international community.

Similarly, when Americans sell out their national interest to the highest bidder, it's treason. Except when Israel is the highest bidder. Then they are supporting their natural and cultural allies in the struggle against communism radical Islam the natural enemies of the Volk Eastasia.

- Jake

If you only spend 20 minutes of the rest of your life on economics, go spend them here.

by JakeS (JangoSierra 'at' gmail 'dot' com) on Wed Mar 17th, 2010 at 05:14:51 AM EST
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the struggle against EastasiaEurabia
Fixed.

The brainless should not be in banking -- Willem Buiter
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Wed Mar 17th, 2010 at 05:25:19 AM EST
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