Did you know that Israeli experts has determined that 'best' presidential candidate for Israel is the former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani. "Giuliani is followed by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Arizona Senator John McCain and New York Senator Hillary Clinton. Ranking bottom of the list is Illinois Senator Barack Obama. As part of a new project, The Israel Factor: Ranking the presidential candidates" the panel will rank the candidates every month, up until the 2008 election, awarding them marks out of 10 on a series of questions that will determine which candidates are "best" for Israel."
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Did you know that U.S. built major Iranian nuclear facility? In the heart of Tehran sits one of Iran's most important nuclear facilities, a dome-shaped building where scientists have conducted secret experiments that could help the country build atomic bombs. It was provided to the Iranians by the United States... Not only did the U.S. provide the reactor in the 1960s as part of a Cold War strategy, America also supplied the weapons-grade uranium needed to power the facility—fuel that remains in Iran and could be used to help make nuclear arms.
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You may be interested in this video, especially the interview with Israeli tank commander, Col Amnon, who refused orders to send his troops into "certain death". Despite all their weapons, it shows an Israeli army in disarray, full of half trained reservists who aren't ready for real combat. [Hat tip: Paul]
Did you know that new tenders were issued for hundreds of homes in [illegal] W. Bank settlements? According to Peace Now, the tenders prove that the "Olmert government functions as a right- wing government in all senses; instead of evacuating outposts and freezing construction in settlements, the government is building hundreds of housing units in the territories and plans on authorizing dozens of illegal outposts.
This is the peace loving Israel!
Did you know that Europe nixes landing rights for El Al planes with IOF cargo? The refusal came from states considered friendly with Israel, including Britain, Germany and Italy, according to Captain Etai Regev, the chairman of El Al's pilots' union.
This makes sense!
Did you know that the Haifa City Council on Monday approved the dismissal of Deputy Mayor Walid Hamis, for his opposition to the war in Lebanon? Hamis, was fired due to his vocal opposition to the war and for pointing out the discrimination in Arab neighborhoods. What does this tell you? if you are not a warmonger in the peaceful state of Israel, you are in the wrong place!
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Did you know that Bush family profits from endless war? Long before the current Bush Administration, George Bush Sr., along with former government officials and the Bin Laden family of Saudi Arabia, created a private investment firm called the Carlyle Group. The purpose of the company is to acquire interests in arms manufacturers. Because it is a privately owned company, it's dealings are only rarely reported on in the financial news, but it is one of the biggest beneficiaries of America's drive to war and it is making its investors very rich.
Here is a video excerpt (full version below):
Dutch with English Subtitles - Full Version
Note: The beginning of this film is in Dutch. English language content starts at 1:45 - one minute and 45 seconds into the film
Did you know that "three-quarters of the Palestinian people are displaced. Approximately one in three refugees worldwide is Palestinian. More than half are displaced outside the borders of their historic homeland." This is quoted from Forced Migration Review in its current issue, which deals with Palestinian refugees. For FULL ISSUE or SINGLE ARTICLES go to: http://www.fmreview.org/palestine.htm
As an uprooted Palestinian, I recommend reading the above!
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OK, that does it for me. I swore I would not vote in the next presidential election for either major candidate ( the only hope for winning) unless that candidate was going to be more even handed concerning Israel. The fact that Obama is at the end of the list preferred by “Israeli experts” tells me that he is the MOST likely to be even-handed and the man they fear most. Thanks “Israeli experts” for telling me, a Democrat, who I should be supporting to run by putting him at the end of your list :)
For more on Barak Obama:
June 14,2006 (flag day) Take Back America speech. http://home.ourfuture.org/videos/take-back-america-2006/senator-barack-obama.html
2004 Keynote Address at the Democratic Convention http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2004/demconvention/speeches/obama.html
Obama is NOT perfect by any means on his stance on Israel. He voted yes, along with the other 99 Senators on what was called by Congress the “Anti-Palestinian Terror Act” but what should have been called the “Cut-off the funds to Palestine Act” which was a result of the Hamas victory. This act has resulted in a virtual blockade on all US funds to Palestine resulting in misery for all of the citizens living under the occupation. I was advised by a Palestinian friend, “hopefully America will choose a new president who is friendlier to our cause”. I also checked out his AIPAC monies received and can find no evidence of AIPAC contributions.
As Americans it is absolutely imperative to know our candidates views on the issues. PLEASE Americans, choose carefully in your next choice in the primaries and the presidential elections. God only knows we CANNOT put up with what we have had for the last six years and we must wisely choose a candidate who will move forward fairly in the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. This is NOT a campaign plug, only a plea to vote with an educated conscious in matters.
For entertainment purposes: “Looking for a Leader” by Neil Young
http://www.neilyoung.com/lwwtoday/lwwvideos/lookinforaleader-doc_qt.html
Obama is mentioned in this song.
In solidarity.
Why should anyone be even-handed with Israel? When was the last time Israel dealt even-handedly with anyone else? Can anything be more clearly demarkated as Israel’s complete disregard for human lives that are not their own?
No U.S. candidate will ever have the courage to call a spade a spade when it comes to Israel. You need only review the fact that Congress approved more than 2 billion dollars in aid to Israel’s military for 2007 to know where they stand. And if that’s not proof enough of the utter depravity of Congress, look at the latest list of who is being funded by AIPAC (AIPAC doesn’t give to anyone driving a line against Israel’s policies). Sure, it’s their money, but noone has to accept it:
http://www.wrmea.com/archives/May-June_2006/0605031.html
So that makes Congress part and parcel of Israel’s brutal occupation of the Palestinians, as well as their recent murder of 1000 Lebanese civilians, and the displacement of 900,000 more.
You want to place your faith that Obama will be elected? And if he were, do you think AIPAC and Israel would allow him to be anything less than glowingly supportive of their actions? Do you even think that his cabinet and advisors would allow it?
Besides that, the fact that Obama voted with the 99 percent of senators who decided to starve the Palestinians for carrying out a democratic election makes him a fascist, too.
Yes, America. As Lou Reed said, “Give me your tired, your hungry, your poor, I’ll piss on them. That’s what the statue of bigotry says.”
Hi One Palestine,
I fully understand what you are saying, believe me, I do. But here’s the rub, SOMEONE is going to be the president of the US and as voters we have to very much understand the political process. Notice I said “more even-handed” It’s been so absolutely one-sided here in the US that Obama just “might” be a really good step in the right direction. It’s always the lesser of two evils when it comes to this particular issue but take GWB for instance. Both times he lost yet won. Between election fraud and not enough people caring to get out and vote we got the jerk we have. And as I said above, if Obama is Israel’s least favorite of the potential candidates that speaks mountains within itself. And yes I agree 100% he voted wrong on the bill. It’s called politics, a dirty, ugly world, and “maybe” it was a positioning vote for a future run. Who knows, maybe. It’s political suicide to go up against AIPAC especially this early in the game. But someone IS going to be president and it’s important if there’s the opportunity to put your money (vote) where your mouth is and vote strategically. Perhaps it’s wishfull thinking, but if it were say McCain vs. Obama, the choice is obvious. You are right, the US is part and parcel of the occupation, and that is why as Americans the only voice we have (besides lobbying and such) is our vote. If it were McCain Vs. Obama and McCain won I’d be kicking myself in the fanny if I didn’t vote. Yes, I’m one of those who believes every vote counts. Why? because all the votes cast for the candidate I do not want surely count, so why shouldn’t mine. Wishing very much for a change in US policy. In solidarity.
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