Open Thread: Netanyahu and Obama
After an address to AIPAC supporters yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress today to discuss the importance of continued support to Israel in attempts to create peace between Israel and Palestine. His speech at AIPAC yesterday may be something of a preview of his address to Congress today. Check out the video below the break.
Obama received criticism from even his most loyal supporters for last week's remark that "the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps," including Senator Reid's statement that "negotiations will not happen – and their terms will not be set – through speeches, or in the streets, or in the media."
With Netanyahu, the majority of Congress, and even Obama loyalists like Harry Reid and Steny Hoyer speaking out against him, do you think Obama will be able to regain his footing with his large base of Jewish supporters?
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Sadly - Yes, Obama will recover most of the Jewish vote
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 10:11am.
I don’t see the fact that Obama hates Israel (or most of our traditional/cultural allies) as having any effect on the love-affair between Jewish liberals and the Democratic Party.
- Grump
What's to regain?
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 10:55am.
"...do you think Obama will be able to regain his footing with his large base of Jewish supporters?"
The best I can tell, He hasn't LOST "his large base of Jewish supporters." I'm having a very hard time believing that the American Jewish community even gives a happy shiite about the fate of Israel anymore.
Netanyahu is a hero for having the guts to stand up to our Fascist president. Too bad history never teaches us anything until it's too late.
Irish they hadn't said those things.
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:09am.
After reading all the crap in the MSM about Ireland embracing their "native son" I had to chuck my dinner.
Will Bambi have English roots today? Will he have German or Italian roots? I mean this guy has more roots than a potato patch. One thing I'm willing to bet is that he will never have Jewish roots!
The Irish really need to revaluate drinking during the day if this is the type of thing that makes them proud to be Irish.
Newsbubba, I posted this
Submitted by motherbelt on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:23am.
Newsbubba, I posted this yesterday, from a Brit:
O'Bama? Oh, puh-lease!
O’Bama is the most Irish US president that ever set foot on the Emerald Oisle, so he is, so he is.
Except, when he’s in Africa, of course, when he disappears into the dry ice and re-emerges with a grass skirt and a bone through his nose and declares himself to be Mandingo, Prince of the Bloodline of the Bonga People, Drinker of Cattle Urine, Father of A Thousand Warrior Sons, Keeper of King Solomon’s Mines, Barehanded Slayer of Lions, Undaunted Victim of the Evil Colonial British Empire.
And in the Middle East, where he is Al-Barak Hussein Obama, Protector of the Holy Shrine, Smiter of the Kuffar, Lion of the Desert, Tent-Loving-Aficionado-of-the-Oversweetened-Coffee, Chomper of Sheeps’ Eyeballs, Restorer of the Caliphate.
Etc.
So, who knows what he'll be today?
Oh that's easy!
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:33am.
Whatever it is, it's a ROYAL pain in the ass!
-Jon
I saw that last night, MB,
Submitted by killa37 on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:43am.
I saw that last night, MB, and it's good. I could have puked too, listening to Boy O'Barry flap his purple (not green) lips about 'being home' and having Irish 'roots' and the rest of that malarky!!!
He'll never claim ANY 'white' roots unless it is politically convienient.
And, yeah, he comes over here and becomes a Hawaiian, and he's been quoted as saying he's from Kenya, and he went back to Java and spoke some (crappy) Indonesian, and, of course, he's got big roots in the Mooooooooooooooslem countries.............and now he's Irish!!! Of course, you never hear the guy bragging about how he's an AMERICAN!!!!
Oh, yeah..........I was watching some of his snarky remarks over there in Eire, and I'm sticking to my long-held theory that this guy is basically a twerpy little snot-nosed lippy PUNK who happened to hit the jackpot!!! His position and his status have STILL not gained him one ounce of class, style, elegance, or credence...........he's still the same little prick that he was back when he was a useless nobody...........although I'm sure that he was as self-absorbed and narcississic then as he is now.
Thank you, idiot voters and the MSM and the men behind the curtain, for giving us this embarrassingly idiotic piece of shiite.
I read this article and am shaking my head
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:09am.
What is wrong with these people? Raising their baby without a hint of its gender, furthermore, allowing their other toddlers to pick out their own clothes and whatnot from the age of 18 months!
This is child abuse. They are doing this children such harm by having no limits. Future basket cases.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Future basket cases
Submitted by motherbelt on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:19am.
Future basket cases indeed!
Where do they think children learn about who they are?
Clueless twits.
Just the latest fashion trend!
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:47pm.
This is what is called the Pan-gender era. You don't know or care WHAT gender someone is. Can't we just all get along?
This poor child will definitely grow up to be a member of PLUGBUTT (PLGBT).
It will be as confused as someone who is born Kenyan-Irish-Indonesian-Caucasian-African American-Arab-Hawaiian-Muslim-Catholic-Black liberation-Baptist-Atheist-notJew-Fascist!
That can't turn out well.
That's scary in so many respects
Submitted by GW on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 4:33pm.
They should get together with a bunch of like-minded people, find an island, and found the nation of Libphalia. That boy with the ponytails already doesn't want to go to school because he senses that he's being raised a freak.
And that whole idea behind "un-schooling" is sure to instill the sense of discipline that will land those kids firmly in the Entitlement Class.
Camping gets it wrong....AGAIN!
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:21am.
Boy, this guy's a snake oil salesman.
Preacher gets it wrong
You would think he would learn to quit. Now he thinks the world will get obliterated in Oct 21, 2011.
Oh and then we find out he DIDN'T give up his worldly possessions like a lot of people did.
It's easy to call him a damned fool, but who's the bigger fool, the fool or the fool that follows him?(rough quote from Ben Kenobi-Star Wars A New Hope)
He should just shut down whatever show that is he has and quietly enjoy life.
-Jon
Attention Fashion Police
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:40am.
And what do we think of MO's latest sartorial attempt at splendor?
Looks like she's trying to match the Queen's furniture to me.
Clue for Michelle....wearing those belts up under your boobs doesn't make your butt look any smaller. Oh yeah, those shoes are too small, your feet are hanging over the sides. Not a pretty sight.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
The talk between Prince William and Barry
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:01pm.
You gotta wonder that Boy Barry, who's not fit to talk with Kings and Princes, (unless they are Muslim) must have brought up not being invited to the wedding.
Based on what I've heard about William, he's been brought up well though I wouldn't credit Prince Charles for that. Princess Diana, certainly. And his wife looks like a real class act, gracious to a fault and MO is about as faulty as they come.
That picture where the manchild was looking down his nose at the queen who was trying to hold on to her hat. He's sneering.
If there was anyone that didn't belong in those pictures, the Os are them. Ugh, they make me sick. Makes me even sicker that they've taken up a lot of rooms at the Palace. Did the Queen have a choice in that?
-Jon
Not only t"taken up a lot of rooms"
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:37pm.
The Secret Service required the Palace install bullet proof glass in certain rooms. The Queen was not amused.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Geez
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 3:41pm.
If they wanted that much security, send them to a military bunker or a bank vault.
While as an American that isn't beholden to British Royalty, at least I know how to be polite and not make unreasonable demands on them. You're in their country, you're their guests.
Hell, taking them to the church that William and Kate got married in was a bit gauche. Actually, not a bit, but a lot, especially since they weren't invited in the first place. I got the impression that the royals were thinking "let's get this over with" from some of pictures. edit: I saw DuhOne was laying a wreath for an unknown soldier at the Westminster Abbey, so it makes sense that he was there anyway. My bad. But apparently he signed the guest book with the date "May 24, 2008"???
And how about presence? Pictures are worth 1000 words, Prince William and Duchess Kate have far more presence than DuhOne and DuhUdderOne ever will have and they weren't even trying.
-Jon
Jon, Obama fathers dream send Sir Winston Churchill packing
Submitted by upcountrywater on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 5:22pm.
It is a great privilege to commemorate our common heritage, and common sacrifice.
Barack Obama
24 May 2008
You Didn't Build That.
Gigantic clue bat you suck at
Submitted by stratman on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:47pm.
Gigantic clue bat you suck at dressing: When Camilla looks better.
Speaking shoes... I wonder how much the blacksmith makes? Seriously, I can't imagine the horror the lady that does her mani/pedi's has to endure.
And why is Moochele wearing a baby's sweater?
Welcome, newest member of Fashion Police
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 2:26pm.
Gigantic clue bat you suck at dressing: When Camilla looks better.
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Truer words were never typed.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Cut her a break on the shoes, B.
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:49pm.
It can't be easy.
Jeez, Blonde!
Submitted by Newsbubba on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:51pm.
Would you quit pointing out the latest in Clydesdale fashion. I can't help but look, and it is painful.
Did she have this "dress" made out of drapes? I mean, what is up wif dat, yo?
I did notice that Bambi ain't kissing the ring and bowing to the white bread prince.
MO has the worst fashion sense...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 3:12pm.
of any first lady in my memory...She insists on wearing those short cardigans and shrugs with the 3/4 sleeves...They are not flattering on her and she wears them all the time. Lord I wish someone would tell her to stop wearing them. And she'd do herself a really big favor if she would grow her hair longer, too. The short bob that she has just calls attention to her very prominent jawline and underbite, and it isn't attractive on her.
Just my two cents...
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
Netenyahu is a MAN who
Submitted by killa37 on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 11:49am.
Netenyahu is a MAN who understands reality.
Barry is a BOY who thinks that HIS reality is the truth.
The truth of the matter is that Obama IS a lie!!!
Netanyahu*
Submitted by cajun2 on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:25pm.
Having just watched his speech to congress, it has been a long time since I have heard a speech with substance, specifics, forthright and with convictions.
Kinda reminded me of Regan's "Tear down this wall".
Cajun
Submitted by Blonde on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 12:39pm.
One of the commenters said he was interrupted with loud applause 57 times.
Something Boy Blunder only wishes for these days when he gives speeches.
Bibi just smacked Obama down for the second time, in the People's House. As well he should. Everything Obama tried to push has now been shoved to the side. 1967 Borders, Right to Return, negotiation with Hamas. Bibi broomed them, as well he should.
Your "Tear Down This Wall" comparison is brilliant, too.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Should check this out
Submitted by jon_torlin on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 2:38pm.
I saw this on FoxNews.com, thought it was real interesting commentary.
Hostile President
Really fits with Bibi's speech.
-Jon
A great speech...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 3:12pm.
It's a shame that in order to hear a great speech given by a true statesman, we have to listen to a leader of another country.
Netanyahu was terrific.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan
True story,
Submitted by killa37 on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 1:14am.
True story, Prarie.............all we get from 'our leader' (hell, do you remember those bumper stickers when Bush was President - 'he's not MY president???) is a tedious, torturous, incessant drivel of hot air, delivered with an arrogantly cocked head, full nostril view, head bobbing back and forth,finger waving.......................and nothing coming out of the big phony mouth except endless crap. Hell, I've heard farts that made more sense than anything Boy Barry spews..............
O'Bama isn't qualified to shine Netenyahu's shoes. And if that is a 'racist' statement - so what??
Anybody want to try and make me take it back???
Best part of Netanyahu speech:
Submitted by SickofLibs on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 2:44pm.
Not having to watch Pelosi in the background for 45 minutes.
This is a REAL leader...
Submitted by PrairieSky on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 3:09pm.
Video of Netanyahu's address to congress-
http://www.c-span.org/Events/Israeli-Prime-Minister-Addresses-Congress/10737421714-1/
Obama should take notes.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction...It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them (our children) to do the same." ~President Ronald Reagan