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  • Posted By: Bam4evr @ 01/04/2009 6:33:19 PM

    vverdsmith,
    Its not blaming jews for whining about some rockets that the smart Hamas guys hide next to the innocent arab people that will make world peace. Obama will make world peace because it is change and Obama promised us change. Only mean stupid people would not ralize that jews are trying to make Obama bad by making it harder for Obama. The arabs will like us when Obama makes us go away from Iraq like he said he would.

    Obama is smart, he will talk to the guy from Iran who says he will wipe Isreal off the map and that he only wants nukes to make more electricity because oil is cheap in his country and it would be dumb to make electricity with it when you could makes nukes. When Obama talks to him like he said he would then there will be peace in the mideast like thier would be if Israel would quit whining just because there are a few jews being killed by rockets.

    It is only a few why does Isreal have to be mean to the arab poeple just because Hamas is smart for putting thier war stuff next to the innocent arab people that the jews are being mean to. If we become muslims like Obama's daddy then the arabs would like us and make oil cheap. When oil is cheap we can afford to invent green energy like Obama said he would and we can all get new good jobs making green energy. The jews are trying to wreck it for Obama by being mean to the arab people next to the war stuff that the smart Hamas put next to them.

  • Posted By: vvurdsmyth @ 01/04/2009 5:47:47 PM

    The BBC reports :
    "At least 32 missiles were fired into southern Israel from Gaza on Sunday. Two people were lightly wounded in the Eshkol region, while one woman was slightly injured in Sderot."
    The defensive action is likely aimed at rooting out the cells and preventing importation of the rockets. Hey, if lobbing rockets is condoned, then Britain was wrong in invading Hitler's Germany and should have just taken the V1'st with a stiff upper lip and uth US should have stayed out of WWII - how's that for twisted thinking. And Bam4evr, Go ahead blame Jew & Israel for everything, blame them for WWI, WWII, and the world wide financial crisis while you are at it - you think that will bring peace...? If someone was lobbing rockets at where you live - what would you do...?

    • Posted By: Omaar @ 01/04/2009 6:20:36 PM

      There you have it ...People

      Israel is Without Spot, Blemish or a Wrinkle.

      They are Innocent and Not to be Questioned or Challenged.

      They are the salt of the Earth.

      They are "God's Chosen People"

      All of the rest of earth's Inhabitants are to be in Subjugation to Israel and it's "Chosen People"

      We are living for Israel's Purpose and Israel's purpose alone, because God is with Israel and No Other Nation.

      There you have it and "Whoops, There it is"

      Israel is Right and the over 450 Palestinians Killed and Over 1,700 Palestinians Injured and Counting are Justified Killings and More if Israel decides to Kill More.

      If you believe any of that Cynicism above, that I just Wrote, Shame on You.

  • Posted By: Bam4evr @ 01/04/2009 5:02:56 PM

    Just because Hama is smart enough to hide war stuff next to the innocent arab people is no reason for Isreal to be able to do anything about it. Israel should just let the rockets come into thier country, only a few jews die. It's not fair that innocent arab people would be hurt just because Hamas is smart about hiding thier war stuff.

    If we didn't help Israel then we would never of had 9-11. It is Isreals fault that the arabs flew the airplanes into our buildings. It wasn't really the arabs fault that those people died in the twin towers, i Besides those arabs only killed a few americans compared to how many live in this country. And there are to many people living here anyway. The arabs sort of did us a favor even if it was Israels fault they had to fly the planes into our buildings.

    Remember the pictures of the arab palestinain people laughing and having a good time when the arab people flew the airplanes into our buildings because it was the jews fault they did it. Besides lots of those people in those buildings were jews anyway and to many people live in our country. If we would all just becom muslims like the arabs the arabs would like us and we wouldn't have any problems. the price of oil would be cheap and we could afford to have Obama invent green enrgy and green enrgy jobs like he said he would and then we could all have good new jobs. If the jews don't wreck it by hurting the innocent arab people that are right next to the war stuff that the smart Hamas people put there. The jews are trying to wreck Obama, who cares if the arab people shoot rockets .

    • Posted By: Omaar @ 01/04/2009 6:11:10 PM

      Christianity, Judaism & Islam are the Abomination to World and..

      All Those that Follow or Subscribe to any of the Teachings of those 3 Known Religions are the Abomination.

      Life happens in Cycles, Phases and Stages, no Country is Favored by God.

      God Favors All that he has Created.

      The Bible, Torah & Quran are Man's WORDS...

      Not God's Words

      Those Three [Novels] the Bible, Torah & Quran are an Abomination to Humanity.

      They are Justification for those Nation's that follow them, to Claim Favoritism by God...

      What a JOKE !!!

      God is Laughing At All of You who Subscribe to those 3 known Religions noted above...

      If God Exist at All !!

      Christianity, Judaism & Islam are all used to make certain Nations THINK they are FAVORED by GOD...

      When they are NOT.

      The Books of Christianity, Judaism & Islam are NOVELS, used to Justify EVIL ACTIONS these

      Those [3 Insane Nations] use to these Novels to Justify their EVIL BEHAVIOR towards OTHERS.

      I'm convinced that Man is unable to Co-Exist Peacefully with Others, Different from Themselves...

      I'm Doubly Convinced, that Man has NEVER Co-Existed with Others Different than themselves, an even with their Own Kind !!

      I will be Glad when God through [Nature] Makes a Stand, if God Exist ?

      I Hope God, through [Nature] Rids the Earth of Humans...

      Through Massive Climate Change...

      Maybe an Alien Take Over, if they Exist ?

      I Hope they Reveal Themselves, because Mankind cannot Co-Exist Peacefully with One Another...

      So let the Massive Meteoric Down Pouring Begin, from Outer Space, Massive Earth Quakes, Hurricanes, Tsunami's, Volcanic Eruptions, Massive Tidal Waves, Massive Global Warming, Massive World Famine, let it begin.

      It is mankind that Seems to Enjoy Carnage, It seems the More Murdering & Mayhem , The Merrier !!

      Mankind is indeed Hopeless and Reckless as well as Heartless to his Fellow Man & Woman..

      Not just in the Middle East, But in Asia & Africa as well as North America.

      If Aliens do Exist, what are they waiting for...

      Man is Not Worthy of Grace.

      It Breaks My Heart to See such Senseless, Meaningless Barbaric Rage exacted on other Human Beings, without any Remorse or Concern.

      Man is Devoid of a True Heart and that's All Over the Damn Globe.

      If God Exist, I Know, he does Not Favor Any Nation or Human, Over the Other.

      God Created All of Us and We are All LOVED by the Creator, if he EXIST ?

      It is Man that is the Seperatist who Causes Hate and Suffering...

      Not The Spiritual World..Not God, If he Exist at all ?

      Big Note: God is Bigger than Man Made ...RELIGION

      It is Indeed Man and his [Religious Novels] the Bible, Torah & Quran...

      Contributing to Mankind's Demise on this Planet.

      I'm Convinced that Man and these 3 Major Religions, Christianity, Judaism & Islam are the Abomination to the World.

      I Hope I'm Wrong, But I know that I'm Right about Man and his Hateful, Hatefilled Ways towards his Fellow Man.


  • Posted By: seykessler@gmail.com @ 01/04/2009 5:58:43 PM

    Miller is great when it comes to putting pressure on Israel. But, he suddenly becomes vague about the necessary demands that need to be made by the Palestinians and Arab world such as acknowledging Israel as a Jewish state, opening full diplomatic relations and stopping the incessant anti-Israel, anti-Semitic rhetoric. Peace cannot be made unilaterally.

  • Posted By: seykessler@gmail.com @ 01/04/2009 5:58:15 PM

    Miller is great when it comes to putting pressure on Israel. But, he suddenly becomes vague about the necessary demands that need to be made by the Palestinians and Arab world such as acknowledging Israel as a Jewish state, opening full diplomatic relations and stopping the incessant anti-Israel, anti-Semitic rhetoric. Peace cannot be made unilaterally.

  • Posted By: Change_Is_Good @ 01/04/2009 1:30:23 PM

    Israel has occupied Arab land long enough. Just because the US helped them confiscate and settle Arab land 60 years ago does not mean it is right. The US should completely withdraw all financial and miliatary aid to that illegal State.

    • Posted By: El-Sarraf08 @ 01/04/2009 5:24:01 PM

      Gaza has every right to attack they were there long before the jews. If America wants there to be peace they need to stop funding Israel. 507 palestinians compared to 4 Israeli's is ridiculous and Israel is just trying to justify itself with the fact that Hammas attacked first. Israel just wants all the land for themself even though it wasnt there land to begin with.

    • Posted By: tired and old @ 01/04/2009 1:42:56 PM

      CHANGE_IS_GOOD !

      I REALLY THINK YOU WILL ENJOY ARMAGEDDON.

  • Posted By: Spiernte @ 01/04/2009 5:17:13 PM

    What a typical Useful Idiot Aaron Miller is. Muslim terrorists are trying again--as they have for years-- to kill innocent people, and what does Miller recomend?--that we get tough on those being attacked! No doubt his sick inverted morality will appeal to those schooled in the subtle sophistry of Obama-esque nuance and moral equivocation. But for anyone with even a shred of ethical realism and honesty his suggestion will be seen for the lie that it is.

  • Posted By: Sachibaat @ 01/04/2009 4:56:39 PM

    Aaron David Miller you are so damn right !
    The same should apply to the Kashmir issue between Pakistan & India. The American Foreign policy should be 'JUST'
    for both parties. The commercial thinking & benefits should be kept aside for Mr. Obama to play a mediator's role.

  • Posted By: newsweekbart @ 01/04/2009 4:49:24 PM

    http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Leaked_graphic_video_shows_carnage_in_0104.html

  • Posted By: Politics1980 @ 01/04/2009 4:36:33 PM

    Splinteredglass nicely summarized all that is wrong with this country's foreign policy - publicly question Israel in anything it does, including the killing of 500 people (30% of which are children), then you should be fired, castrated, and executed immediately. When did this country become Israeli interests first, American interests second? This country cannot be blind to the actions of its allies; Mr. Miller's article correctly defended Israel's sacrosanct right to defend itself; but he acknowledged the greater problem, that so long as Israel has veto power over U.S. foreign policy, neither the middle easter nor the U.S. will experience total security. How dare you ,Mr. Miller, to try to apply logic and common sense to foreign policy, and more egregious, dare criticize Israel in the slightest way?

  • Posted By: Politics1980 @ 01/04/2009 4:29:59 PM

    Splinteredglass nicely summarized all that is wrong with this country - publicly criticize Israel for anything, including the murder of 500 innocent people, then you should be fired, castrated, and sentenced to death for daring to speak the truth. When did this country become Israel first, America second? There is nothing wrong with being tough with allies when they are wrong. Unfortunately, Mr. Miller, your article is too sound and too logical for American foreign policy.

  • Posted By: newsweekbart @ 01/04/2009 4:29:39 PM

    Anyone who cares about Israel must be ashamed of what it has done to the Non Jews in their midst. Deeply deeply ashamed to their core. Yes, look at history. Look at it all. Shame.

  • Posted By: splinteredglass @ 01/04/2009 4:17:25 PM

    What is wrong with Aaron Miller? "Get tough with Israel"? Excuse me, Mr. Miller, but who turned down 98% of what they wanted in July, 2000? Arafat. Instead he called for more suicide bombings. Who still has in their Charter, the destruction of Israel, Mr. Miller? The Palestinians. Who lobs missiles everyday into Israel, Mr. Miller? The Palestinians. There would be peace if America and the world got tough with the Palestinians, sir. Newsweek should get 'tough' with you and fire you for such a ridiculous article. truly.

    • Posted By: Omaar @ 01/04/2009 4:26:53 PM

      LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of chanting, banner-waving demonstrators marched in cities across Europe on Saturday to demand a halt to Israeli bombing in the Gaza Strip.

      Protests were held in Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Turkey as the Israeli offensive entered its second week, and before Israel confirmed ground forces had entered Gaza.

      Israeli Arabs held a protest march, Kuwaitis also took to the streets, a day after bigger Middle East rallies, and peaceful pro- and anti-Israel protests were held in New York.

      In Paris, police said more than 21,000 demonstrators, many wearing Palestinian keffiyeh headscarves, marched through the city center chanting slogans such as "Israel murderer!" and waving banners demanding an end to the air attacks.

      Groups of protesters clashed with police. At least three cars were set alight and about 20 overturned by demonstrators as the march ended near some of the biggest department stores in the French capital.

      In London, police said more than 10,000 people staged a march and rally to urge an end to the Israeli offensive against Hamas militants that has killed at least 446 Palestinians.

      Similar protests were planned in some 30 other towns.

      In many cities people waved shoes -- recalling the action of an Iraqi journalist who hurled footwear at U.S. President George W. Bush in Baghdad last month in a symbolic insult.

      British demonstrators threw dozens of shoes into the street as they passed the gated entrance to Downing Street, where Prime Minister Gordon Brown lives, and shouted angrily at a line of 40 police officers on guard there.

      "Come to get your shoes Gordon," one woman shouted as other marchers directed chants of "Shame on you" at Brown.

      A spokesman said Brown had spoken again to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Saturday and was pressing hard for an immediate ceasefire.

      Leading the march were singer Annie Lennox, politicians Tony Benn and George Galloway and comic Alexei Sayle.

      Demonstrators carried Palestinian flags and placards with slogans such as "End the siege on Gaza" and "Stop the massacre."

      Israel says rocket attacks from Gaza by Hamas Islamists must stop before it halts operations, but the attacks continued on Saturday. Four Israelis have been killed by Hamas rockets since the offensive began.

      ANGER AT WESTERN REACTION

  • Posted By: danram @ 01/04/2009 4:25:39 PM

    Israel is only doing what any soverign nation would do in response to attacks against its citizens being launched from a neighboring country which the neighboring country is either unable or unwilling to prevent. How long would Americans want to wait before sending in the Marines if rockets and mortar shells were being fired into southern San Diego from Mexico on a daily basis and the Mexican government refused to do anything about it?

  • Posted By: Mark Levin @ 01/04/2009 3:46:52 PM

    Thank for proving that you are a self hating jew. The amounts of people killed should not matter here. You are forgetting that bombs and rockets are being shot into Israel from Gaza on a daily basis. These have the potential to kill, injure, or even do damage. This is why they are called TERRORISTS.

    I really feel bad for you that you are very bothered that "only" three Israelis were killed. Why doesnt it bother you that these people are scampering to the shelters many times a week or even many times a day? Perhaps if you or your family were the ones doing the scampering you would change your mind?

    The Carter administration was nice enough to give Israel those billions for defense only so that they should make peace. The Israelis have done EVERYTHING asked of them and even more but the Arabs have done almost nothing! Have they cleaned up their textbooks? NO! Have they stopped teaching their kids about suocide bombings and their meeting with the 70 virgins (who happen to be men!?)??? NO!! So cut the trash out about the US getting tough with Israel. The USA should have the guts to tell the world exactly what Prez Bush is saying now which is that this is the Arabs fault for shooting missles.

    Actually, the best thing would be for Israel to tell the USA to take their money and shove it where the sun dont shine. As an "investor" maybe the USA could tell Israel what to do but if they are not investors, the owners could do what they want which is what needs to be done. Who cares about the UN. When did they vote in favor of Israel anyway??? NEVER! Same for "world opinion" which is led mostly by the arab sympathzers. Who cares about them.


    Any war Israel fights in is in the hands of G-d. This is not any different. The same way G-d wanted they to look bad in Lebanon, He could make them look good here. There have been many miracles with the reimergence of the State and there will continue to be. If you dont want to see it as such, thats ok too. Just keep in mind, no one is going to come look for you when its all over.

    • Posted By: Omaar @ 01/04/2009 4:21:49 PM

      Potential to Kill....

      4 People Killed in Israel

      Over 450 Killed in Palestine and over 1,700 Injured...

      It does'nt Matter, those Missiles have the "Potential To Kill"

      Give Me and the Free Thinking World a Damn Break...OK

      You did'nt feel that way about Mussolini, Stalin, Marx Or Hitler...

      Yet you believe the Over 450 Killed and 1,700 are not Important.

      Let nature take its course, as long as it's not a Israeli Killed..HUH

      You would make Hitler, Marx, Stalin & Mussoilini Proud, if they were Alive today.

  • Posted By: vankuren50 @ 01/04/2009 3:55:39 PM

    last time I checked no one in Isarel is threatening to kill Americans and calling us "Evil Devils" Why are we even arguing this point. Hamas is the real spoiled bully in this mess. They are only interested in maintaining the "15 minutes of fame" they have acheived and nothing else. Any idiot that does'nt understand this has there head in the sand.
    Any idiot that compares Isreal to Nazism should see a counselar and retake there high school history.

    • Posted By: Omaar @ 01/04/2009 4:16:50 PM

      You had better start collecting facts from Thomson's Reuters

      You Honestly Believe All of Israel Loves America...

      Stop listening to Pat Robertson, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage & the Drunkard Glenn Beck

      We are not Loved by Israel as you would subscribe.

      No one Nation is Loved by All.

      Reality

  • Posted By: newsweekbart @ 01/04/2009 3:55:30 PM

    How the Jewish state of Israel can perpetrate a Holocaust on the people whose land they have stolen, is beyond me. "Never again?" Indeed.

  • Posted By: irisrigby @ 01/04/2009 3:47:14 PM

    This is one of the best articles regarding the MidEast I've read in a while. Actually seems pretty balanced.

    Neither Hamas nor Israel are "right." Hamas is deluding itself it it thinks there will be a world without Israel, and it's making life for the Palestinians of Gaza much worse than it would otherwise be.

    That being said, for a state that was established as a refuge and homeland for a people that had suffered so much for so long, Israel doesn't seem to show any sympathy for the Arab people (who, by the way, have been there for hundreds of years). A lot of Palestinians live in what pretty much amounts to ghettos while the Israelis bulldoze their homes. I don't support terrorism, but I can understand the rage the Palestinians feel. They have no control over their own destinies.

    Gaza needs some kind of hope for its future if Hamas is to change its strategy or lose power. They need a reason to stop building rockets, a chance at a better and more prosperous life. And the destruction happening there now creates no hope.

    America needs to stop blindly following Israel's wishes. Israel is far from perfect and we need to stop doing whatever they ask simply because...they're Jewish? A democracy? They are acting in their best interest (which, in the short term at least, is keeping Palestine as week as possible), and that is certainly not fair to the Arabs. But who cares about fairness? If America is involving itself, it needs to act in its own interest, which means peace, which in turn calls for a stable and successful Palestine.

  • Posted By: egram @ 01/04/2009 3:31:00 PM

    Anyone who belives there can be peace between Muslims and Jews must have their head in the sand. Spend a little tme with either and you will find neither wants peace.. I dont think Obama has any magic wand that can stop the hate that exists between Arabs and Jews. Their spiritual leaders like conflict because it brings attention to their cause. I feel extremely blessed to live in the USA !!

  • Posted By: tired and old @ 01/04/2009 3:19:10 PM

    THE NEWS TODAY IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE RECENTLY KILLED HAMAS LEADER.

    HE HAD SAID THAT A TRUCE IS JUST A TIMEOUT TO GET READY FOR THE FUTURE DEATH OF THE JEWISH STATE.

    YUP ! TERRORISM NEVER DIES IT JUST TAKES A BREAK TO PREPARE FOR MORE WAR.

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