tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post803710303647664599..comments2024-01-02T02:18:30.960-08:00Comments on Israel Thrives: Was Obama Right to Support the Radical Jihad?Mike L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-35327608779004534832011-12-21T14:36:58.293-08:002011-12-21T14:36:58.293-08:00Funny, I was just thinking the same thing but with...Funny, I was just thinking the same thing but with a slightly different twist. I was thinking how can someone be Pro-Israel and anti-Obama. <br /><br />Funny how that works. Wouldn't you say?Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-53725260521636716842011-12-21T12:46:16.222-08:002011-12-21T12:46:16.222-08:00Yes, I mostly agree. That is why I said there is i...Yes, I mostly agree. That is why I said there is indifference, ignorance and fear.<br /><br />My approach is to challenge them to stand up for what they believe, but it remains up to them. I think that is a more persuasive approach than saying they are not opposed to the Jihad.<br /><br />How can you be opposed to something that you are indifferent to, or ignorant about? It's hard to speak out and be labeled, but that is what I believe a liberal or progressive ought do.<br /><br /> Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-59971651280100521982011-12-21T12:21:02.130-08:002011-12-21T12:21:02.130-08:00Well, I am trying to prod "progressives"...Well, I am trying to prod "progressives" to face reality, which seems like a problem for many of them.<br /><br />And the thing of it is, most progressives are not opposed to the Jihad. Do you honestly disagree? I mean, for what I can tell the progressive-left is doing an ostrich imitation.<br /><br />They don't get it.<br /><br />They don't care.<br /><br />And they very much want you to shut the fuck up.<br /><br />Certainly that much is clear, no?Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-2219831480984946062011-12-21T12:08:43.634-08:002011-12-21T12:08:43.634-08:00I do not think this statement id correct:
"I ...I do not think this statement id correct:<br />"I do not believe that the progressive movement is opposed to the Nazi-inspired Islamist movement."<br /><br />There are some, but also many that are disinterested, ignorant of the information, or are cowered by fear of stigmatized for apostacy.<br /><br />You also said: "What is a greater danger to the Jewish people... I wonder to myself aloud... Orthodox Jewry or genocidal Jihadis?"<br /><br />I think the question is better put in terms of the danger to the West, and who has greater capacity to implement their objective.<br /><br />I believe that Obama is not sympathetic to the Jewish narrative, but knows the nature of Israel's foes. Perhaps he thinks he can change the latter. I think it is a mistaken approach to be too accommodating because it is interpreted as weakness.<br /><br />Iran is just a mess. Obama's lack of support for the democracy movement in Iran may prove his most costly oversight. I hope the elements within Iran are able to stop the bomb, but acknowledge this is wishful thinking. Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-14948116219400759372011-12-21T10:29:38.175-08:002011-12-21T10:29:38.175-08:00For the life of me I do not see how anyone can be ...For the life of me I do not see how anyone can be both pro-Israel and pro-Obama.<br /><br />He literally supported the rise of the Jihad in the Middle East.<br /><br />How in this world can anyone who supports Radical Islam be considered pro-Israel?<br /><br />It simply makes no sense, but more and more I am realizing that politics, in general, makes no sense.Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6579213173749170024.post-24448017809271050802011-12-21T10:17:00.330-08:002011-12-21T10:17:00.330-08:00"In order for us to win this
great struggle,..."In order for us to win this <br />great struggle, we must have the courage to see the world not as we wish<br /> it to be, but as it truly is. It is not morally equivalent when the <br />offenses of terrorists are equated with the defenses of Israel.<br /> "The following story illustrates Israel's dilemma. "A<br /> Palestinian woman from Gaza arrives at Soroka Hospital in Beersheba for<br /> lifesaving skin treatment for burns over half her body. After the <br />conclusion of her extensive treatment, the woman is invited back for <br />follow-up visits to the outpatient clinic. One day she is caught at the <br />border crossing wearing a suicide belt. Her intention? To blow herself <br />up at the same clinic that saved her life.<br /> "This is the root of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. It is not about the '67 lines."http://majorityleader.gov/newsroom/2011/05/leader-cantors-remarks-to-aipac.htmlThe world as it truly is; Obama, wake up!Mike L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06450806807610560873noreply@blogger.com