Dems' Wins in U.S. Races Concern Israel

[Jeffrey]

Israelis are worried the Democratic power swing in Washington curbing President Bush’s power will lead to less decisive action on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which they consider an imminent threat.

Still, Israelis interviewed Wednesday said they don’t think the U.S. election results _ giving Democrats control of the House and erasing the Republicans’ Senate majority _ will diminish American support for Israel.

Bush is popular among Israelis for aggressive policies toward Islamic extremism and his steadfast support for Israel, even as much of the world criticizes the Jewish state for its policies toward the Palestinians.

breitbart.com/news/2006/11/08/D8L92G300.html

 

[matt1985]

Israel should do more to make american Jews vote republican if they are concerned about our elections.

 

[rien]

Israel should not be receiving 35% of American foreign aid. Like what is that about? The US is on the wrong side of history if it keeps up this one-sideed pro-Israeli policy. The scales will hopefully be somewhat balanced now with a divided US governemnt… I’m happy Isreal may be concerned - cause maybe that means a more balanced approach to the Israeli/Palestinian situation.

I voted Dem for the first time in 10 years. If I see changes on foreign policy to Israel and other countires forced by the Dems I may just vote Dem again on 2008.

 

[gnjsdad]

The US is on the wrong side of history if it keeps up this one-sideed pro-Israeli policy.

I agree.

I suppose if I were the Israelis, I’d be concerned, too, but not because of the Democrats.

See:


Wolfensohn: US may lose interest in Israel

Former World Bank president says global economic, political changes could weaken Israel-US ties

rien:

The scales will hopefully be somewhat balanced now with a divided US governemnt… I’m happy Isreal may be concerned - cause maybe that means a more balanced approach to the Israeli/Palestinian situation.

I would like to see that but I’m not holding my breath.

 

[rien]

I agree.

I suppose if I were the Israelis, I’d be concerned, too, but not because of the Democrats.

See:

Wolfensohn: US may lose interest in Israel

Former World Bank president says global economic, political changes could weaken Israel-US ties

I would like to see that but I’m not holding my breath.

I think Israel’s treatment of palestinians has or will ultimately make the whole question of a Jewish state in the Middle East untenable.

In Isreal itself, Arab Israel’s are growing much faster than Jewish Israel’s and, by 2050, could be up to 40% of the population.

What does Israel do at that point? End its status as a democratic state state to prevent a Muslim electoral emergence?

As I said, history is not on Israel’s side.

 

[Jeffrey]

Its good we are hleping Israel… too bad we couldn’t give them the $$$ we give UN too.

You voted Dem? Congrats on helping the party of death… and for helping more babies get killed.

Israel should not be receiving 35% of American foreign aid. Like what is that about? The US is on the wrong side of history if it keeps up this one-sideed pro-Israeli policy. The scales will hopefully be somewhat balanced now with a divided US governemnt… I’m happy Isreal may be concerned - cause maybe that means a more balanced approach to the Israeli/Palestinian situation.

I voted Dem for the first time in 10 years. If I see changes on foreign policy to Israel and other countires forced by the Dems I may just vote Dem again on 2008.

 

[LCMS_No_More]

Its good we are hleping Israel… too bad we couldn’t give them the $$$ we give UN too.

Why is it good to be helping Israel?

You voted Dem? Congrats on helping the party of death… and for helping more babies get killed.

Are the vicious personal attacks and uncharitable comments necessary?

 

[Jeffrey]

Why is it not?

Why is it good to be helping Israel?

Are the vicious personal attacks and uncharitable comments necessary?

What personal attack? Just stating fact… spin away if you want.

 

[Dee_Dee_King]

Israel should not be receiving 35% of American foreign aid. Like what is that about? The US is on the wrong side of history if it keeps up this one-sideed pro-Israeli policy.

isreal and palistine have a right to exist. but our over the top support for isreal has come at a cost. much of the nationalisitic fervor of militant islam is directed towards isreal and us as a result.

our connection to isreal has to do with dispensationalism. fundamentalist protestants believe that the kingdom of heaven rests with the jews and not in the catholic church. so that by defending isreal, we are blessed as a nation.

once again, it all comes down to heresies.

 

[rascal_one]

Israel has a right to be worried.

Israel is done for.

Convenient the day after Dems one the Congress - Hamas has declared the “truce” with Israel over.

Time for the terrorist to take control now that the Dems are in power…

 

[MikeWM]

Convenient the day after Dems one the Congress - Hamas has declared the “truce” with Israel over.

I think you’ll find it has rather more to do with the disgraceful slaughter of women and children in Gaza than with anything the Democrats have done.

Mike

 

[Richardols]

Israel should do more to make american Jews vote republican if they are concerned about our elections.

Good advice. This election 87% of the Jews voted Democratic, up from the 75% of past elections.

The era of the Christian Zionist Israel-can-do-no-wrong-ever is over.

 

[Jeffrey]

Right… watch the worthless Dems help the radical islamists TRY to destroy Israel. Luckily God won’t let’m.

Good advice. This election 87% of the Jews voted Democratic, up from the 75% of past elections.

The era of the Christian Zionist Israel-can-do-no-wrong-ever is over.

 

[StMarkEofE]

Good advice. This election 87% of the Jews voted Democratic, up from the 75% of past elections.

The era of the Christian Zionist Israel-can-do-no-wrong-ever is over.

Oh, I think when all the dust settles, you wont find too much policy changes with regard to Israel. It never does.

 

[james1441]

Israel should do more to make american Jews vote republican if they are concerned about our elections.

yeah thats all we need, an outside country interfering with our national sovereignty

 

[LCMS_No_More]

Why is it not?

Sorry, can’t prove a negative and I asked first. Since the Church supplanted Israel about 2000 or so years ago, why is it a good thing to support Israel?

What personal attack? Just stating fact… spin away if you want.

You have a right to your own opinions, sir, but not a right to your own facts. Not all Democrats are pro-choice-on-abortion just as not all Republicans are anti-abortion.

 

[rlg94086]

Israel should not be receiving 35% of American foreign aid. Like what is that about? The US is on the wrong side of history if it keeps up this one-sideed pro-Israeli policy. The scales will hopefully be somewhat balanced now with a divided US governemnt… I’m happy Isreal may be concerned - cause maybe that means a more balanced approach to the Israeli/Palestinian situation.

I voted Dem for the first time in 10 years. If I see changes on foreign policy to Israel and other countires forced by the Dems I may just vote Dem again on 2008.

Could you provide a source for that? I know the below is old (2004), but Israel is nowhere near 35%.

Top recipients of US aid each year Iraq - In 2004, it will become the largest recipient of US aid, receiving $18.4 billion.Israel - The largest recipient of US largesse in 2003, getting $2.1 billion in military aid annually; $600 million in economic aid.Egypt - Out of a US foreign aid budget of about $14 billion in 2003, Egypt was the second largest recipient with $1.3 billion in military aid; $615 million for social programs.Colombia - Got $540 million to battle the drug trade, and local terrorist groups.Jordan - Got $250 million in economic support; $198 in military financing.Peru, Ukraine, Russia - Received approximately $200 million each in economic and military aid annually.SOURCE: COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

BTW…personally I think we should end foreign aid to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Peru, Ukraine and Russia and any others not listed. The Columbia money to help stem the flow of drugs makes sense and the Iraq money until they get up to speed makes sense…but, they should pay us back some of it eventually in the form of lower oil costs or repayment.

 

[onmywayagain]

The fact is that all the world should be concerned that the dems won control. Would like to here from the people who think it is good that the dems. won control and the terrorist groups are celebrating the victory with them. How is that not a concern for the whole world, not just Isreal?

 

[rien]

isreal and palistine have a right to exist. but our over the top support for isreal has come at a cost. much of the nationalisitic fervor of militant islam is directed towards isreal and us as a result.

our connection to isreal has to do with dispensationalism. fundamentalist protestants believe that the kingdom of heaven rests with the jews and not in the catholic church. so that by defending isreal, we are blessed as a nation.

once again, it all comes down to heresies.

Exactly - do you know ultra-orthodox Jews do not beleive in the state if Israel as we have today? They consider that heresy.

 

[rien]

Israel has a right to be worried.

Israel is done for.

Convenient the day after Dems one the Congress - Hamas has declared the “truce” with Israel over.

Time for the terrorist to take control now that the Dems are in power…

Isreal’s oppression of the Palestinians for years is coming home to roost. Yes indeed, Israel has to be worried about its long-term viability.