tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post2807883858100606721..comments2024-01-02T02:18:30.960-08:00Comments on Israel Thrives: Hillary and Uncle BernieMike L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-60063404162872877992016-08-03T07:39:51.481-07:002016-08-03T07:39:51.481-07:00Interesting. I think that I may be confusing a sor...Interesting. I think that I may be confusing a sort-of heavy brusqueness with brutal honesty. They often look the same, dontcha know.Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-6938233914562992902016-08-03T07:36:47.349-07:002016-08-03T07:36:47.349-07:00I seem to recall that a number of years ago they d...I seem to recall that a number of years ago they did a study in which sociologists were trying to determine the relative happiness of Europeans by nation-state. The most general kind of question they asked their polling set was something like, "On a scale of one to ten, how happy would you say that you are?"<br /><br />The Russians, however, did not seem to quite relate to the question, so they changed it to read something like, "On a scale of one to ten, how miserable would you say that you are?" Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-59929307226052801142016-08-02T11:11:52.761-07:002016-08-02T11:11:52.761-07:00Russians are not really very direct in their speec...Russians are not really very direct in their speech. A thousand years of serfdom makes them circumspect. Empress Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073538968722986065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-61969583124871295162016-07-31T21:22:08.817-07:002016-07-31T21:22:08.817-07:00Maybe it's something to do with the bitter col...Maybe it's something to do with the bitter cold of the Russian winters. People who are freezing tend to get right to the point.JeffwithaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073609950380822171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-81452725699792564492016-07-31T12:45:39.296-07:002016-07-31T12:45:39.296-07:00see: http://www.jpost.com/International/Iran-and-R...see: http://www.jpost.com/International/Iran-and-Russia-discuss-increasing-military-ties-Iran-blasts-US-for-violation-of-nuclear-deal-462894Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295581694030031756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-45883031069937929282016-07-31T11:04:25.880-07:002016-07-31T11:04:25.880-07:00Jeff, one huge thing Hillary lacks that Obama has ...Jeff, one huge thing Hillary lacks that Obama has is a Muslim background and Muslim-shaped worldview, from his time in an Indonesian school. She also lacks the friendship of Rashid Khalidi and Edward Said that Obama had. As well as the critical race worldview that Hussein 0bama has.<br /><br />If Rubio or Cruz were the nominee, I'd 100% agree with "to hell with any D party nominee." And I was tempted to go for Trump during their convention. But sometimes, you can't always punish everyone as much as you want. Even for as crazed as liberal anti-Zionists are, the alt-right is no better with regard to the Jewish State. And if Trump pulls alt-right out of the woodwork the way Hussein Obama brought anti-Zionists out of the woodwork, game over.Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295581694030031756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-5640160750107049822016-07-31T11:00:42.777-07:002016-07-31T11:00:42.777-07:00while they've warmed, they're still pretty...while they've warmed, they're still pretty cold. And Russia is one entity, with Putin, that's less trustworthy than Barry Hussein.Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295581694030031756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-57731365683746194772016-07-30T23:43:31.796-07:002016-07-30T23:43:31.796-07:00Am I wrong to think that the stereotype of Russian...Am I wrong to think that the stereotype of Russians as a rather blunt people tends to be true?<br /><br />:O)Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-57958933975241167862016-07-30T22:48:01.937-07:002016-07-30T22:48:01.937-07:00Thank you. I always look forward to your take on ...Thank you. I always look forward to your take on things. I have read your comments here and there for some years now. <br />My father's first language was Yiddish.JeffwithaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073609950380822171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-25139988957650095522016-07-30T05:31:17.336-07:002016-07-30T05:31:17.336-07:00Russian and FrenchRussian and FrenchEmpress Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073538968722986065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-23051665751225441002016-07-29T18:19:40.741-07:002016-07-29T18:19:40.741-07:00My father didn't know English until he started...My father didn't know English until he started school. What was your parents native tongue?JeffwithaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073609950380822171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-35238994795373636852016-07-29T13:37:42.206-07:002016-07-29T13:37:42.206-07:00Sorry about the language confusion - I didn't ...Sorry about the language confusion - I didn't speak till I was nearly 5. And English is not entirely my first language, sort of in that we were required to use it at home but neither parent are/were native speakersEmpress Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06073538968722986065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-58830983210122671902016-07-29T11:06:14.279-07:002016-07-29T11:06:14.279-07:00Kumar,
Obama knew Israel was popular, so I don&#...Kumar,<br /> Obama knew Israel was popular, so I don't exactly feel reassured. Did you hear her luke warm support for Israel during the speech? Will the press pay homage to her once in office as it has to Obama? Doubtful, but who knows? I think the Democratic Party is fast becoming a party with a growing antisemitism problem, because the "progressive" left does, and that is the direction of the party right now. Let's not forget Hillary's dressing down of Netanyahu because the Jerusalem municipal government approved the building of apartments in Israel's capital. Forces at work have been put in place to make Israel appear to be an unappealing country whose right to self-defense we support, but to a really limited degree. All the policies which have been put into place give the Arabs assurances they will live to fight another day. The simple truth is that the Pal Arab leadership and significant portions of its "electorate" want Israel gone. Our government ought to finally recognize this fact, and recognize this war on the Jews of Israel for what it is. It should also embarrass the Europeans for their latest efforts in demonizing the Jews. Anti-racists? Give me a break!JeffwithaJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073609950380822171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-91578975732226728742016-07-29T02:37:41.559-07:002016-07-29T02:37:41.559-07:00Nor irony.
When was the last time you met an Ame...Nor irony. <br /><br />When was the last time you met an American who had a feel for irony? <br /><br />Maybe the guy who dropped the big one on Hiroshima. geoffffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056725010151459750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-57427323947112889592016-07-29T02:31:04.339-07:002016-07-29T02:31:04.339-07:00Americans don't understand the second person p...Americans don't understand the second person plural. The concept is beyond the range of their intellect. <br /><br />I've encountered this problem before. geoffffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056725010151459750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-90307090323055234402016-07-29T02:26:28.441-07:002016-07-29T02:26:28.441-07:00OK
I put up that last comment before I got here b...OK <br />I put up that last comment before I got here but I withdraw nothing. <br />Maybe you need to apologize to all of us, Mike. geoffffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056725010151459750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-14108422590377916862016-07-29T02:16:52.021-07:002016-07-29T02:16:52.021-07:00OK
I put up that last comment before I got here b...OK <br />I put up that last comment before I got here but I withdraw nothing. <br />Maybe you need to apologize to all of us, Mike. geoffffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056725010151459750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-50830881874623071042016-07-29T02:10:49.467-07:002016-07-29T02:10:49.467-07:00Nor did I.
Very sad to see you take this attitude...Nor did I. <br />Very sad to see you take this attitude to one of your best and most passionate commenters.<br />Very sad.<br />For what it's worth you are welcome at my place anytime, Trudy. geoffffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056725010151459750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-78581352519355181832016-07-28T22:18:56.614-07:002016-07-28T22:18:56.614-07:00Neither may be "trustworthy," but Clinto...Neither may be "trustworthy," but Clinton is not trustworthy.<br /><br />Have you not seen the damage and deceit that an executive can wreak, especially one that is prone to mislead and abuse authority in public affairs? Trump has no pattern of such behavior.<br /><br />Not to mention her judgment hasn't proven so great.<br /><br />No need to disparage Obama that way. It adds nothing to the discussion. oldschooltwentysixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672887176887940797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-38051295935412320242016-07-28T21:01:23.737-07:002016-07-28T21:01:23.737-07:00who, of Trump or Clinton, is "trustworthy?&qu...who, of Trump or Clinton, is "trustworthy?" First of all, they're both politicians. While I abhor Muslim immigration, I worse abhor Putin's influence; he built Iran's nuke program pretty much. He gives Hamas an open stage in the world. <br /><br />Clinton for prez, GOP for Congress. The solution is easy; keep Trump away from the POTUSy, keep the Obama Hussein party out of Congress. The Clintons know Israel is popular, and unlike the Muslim-in-Chief; they care, and don't have a media to suck their dick at all times (as they did Hussein Obama).Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295581694030031756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-8204671398706686612016-07-28T20:04:09.166-07:002016-07-28T20:04:09.166-07:00Clinton's speech. She cares, got it! Stronger ...Clinton's speech. She cares, got it! Stronger together (so long as you vote for me). Don't believe a word of her call for unity. It's just identity politics under a different label. After all, she has proven not to be trustworthy. Imagine when the first crisis hits and she reverts to what she has become, even though she "cares."<br /><br />She will call for taking money out of politics while she takes more than anyone ever. Par for the course. Criticizes Wall Street while being its puppet.<br /><br />Sounds like the status quo.oldschooltwentysixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672887176887940797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-90360988722681883812016-07-28T19:18:50.073-07:002016-07-28T19:18:50.073-07:00Don't assume so much.
"Why Israel and Ru...Don't assume so much.<br /><br />"Why Israel and Russia’s Relationship Continues to Warm"<br /><br />http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/204802/why-israel-and-russias-relationship-continues-to-warm<br /><br />Trump said yesterday he is 100% behind Israel. Have you noticed Clinton's party lately?oldschooltwentysixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672887176887940797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-89661413134023805562016-07-28T19:13:42.986-07:002016-07-28T19:13:42.986-07:00I think this is as apt:
From a September 2008 New...I think this is as apt:<br /><br />From a September 2008 New York Times profile of Obama:<br /><br /><i>“I think that I’m a better speechwriter than my speechwriters,” Mr. Obama told Patrick Gaspard, his political director, at the start of the 2008 campaign, according to The New Yorker. “I know more about policies on any particular issue than my policy directors. And I’ll tell you right now that I’m going to think I’m a better political director than my political director.”</i><br /><br />Shapiro screwed up in the Fields episode and lost some respect for his vicious rantings.oldschooltwentysixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15672887176887940797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-24320755708494858662016-07-28T18:15:34.712-07:002016-07-28T18:15:34.712-07:00I was wrong Jacob. I thought two things: that Obam...I was wrong Jacob. I thought two things: that Obama might see that "daylight" failed, because he seemed so sincere, and yea, I wanted free stuff. I've donated since to Mark Kirk, Jack Martins and other Republicans. But I can't vote for Trump, who with his "neutrality," seems like he might make anti-Israelism ascendant in his party. Plus, Putin is bad as hell for Israel.<br /><br />A Hillary Prez, who like the Clintons listens to the polls (and polls favor Israel by a mile) and a GOP congress free of Trump (pro-Israel), is the best way.Kumarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295581694030031756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-58858319437817427392016-07-28T18:09:34.480-07:002016-07-28T18:09:34.480-07:00What about people that voted for Obama twice? Did ...What about people that voted for Obama twice? Did they admit they were wrong? No? Why should we listen to them now?Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901811045493439598noreply@blogger.com