Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

AT, Seattle — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:52:06 GMT

That's a bummer of a situation. Looks like there is no room for compromise among the Palestinians/Israelis. Obama could possibly bring some sort of peace to that region, but he's only one man... How could anyone convince either side to give up their holy city?

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

G. Eisen, L.A., CA. — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:53:38 GMT

It's sad the things one has to do in order to be nominated... resign from your church.. disassociate with your friends... say the right things to the right people just be nominated. It's catch 22, damned if you don't, damned if you do. You get no respect from the candidate you just beat because she feel entitled. People are going to cross politcal parties just so you don't win. I mean you gotta feel for the guy.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Mark Bennett, Indianapolis IN — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:55:07 GMT

This is a glimpse of what will happen when Obama begins to deal with the real world, when his "principled foreign diplomacy" collides with reality. What supporters are thinking, rather, feeling, now about "restoring America's reputation abroad" and obtaining peaceful solutions to foreign problems is not what they will be thinking/feeling when the realities of governing and securing the country confront his idealogy. The Muslim world, in this report, can't distinguish him from George Bush. Think about it in light of his promises, statements and experience.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

m.m florida — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:02:30 GMT

our Nation should do was right for both parties and bring peace to the middle east,God knows we need to embrace loving each other then hating each other.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Joe CT — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:04:27 GMT

Obama is nothing more than a snake oil salesman. He says whatever suits his need at the time. The Rev. Wright scandal should serve as ample basis that he will say and do anything when it is expedient. Just like he could no more disavow his grandmother only to change his tune months later, I imagine he will throw Isreal under the bus when it is expedient to do so - perhaps while he is negotiating with the President of Iran.

He had audacity alright - the audacity to BS with a sincere straight face and then stab you in the back. Obama is a total fake. He is dangerous for America.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

NOBODY nm — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:18:40 GMT

TO THE PALISTIANS
I WOULDN'T WORRY. HE UNDERSTAND MORE THAN ANYONE WANTS TO GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR, BUT FOR YOU TO MOVE FORWARD HE MUST BE ELECTED, AND TO DO THAT HE MUST CONVINCE MANY WHAT HE STANDS FOR. I WOULD EXCEPT TALK, WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE WITH. HE IS A FAIR MAN.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

touchmenot, tn — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:25:44 GMT

Obama would court anyone to get the Presidency. It doesn't matter who it is. I can't believe that he did his best to split the party and now he wants to act like he is the best man to run the country. This man has no clue how to run foreign policy. He has no idea how to be the Commander in Chief since he has never been in the military. This man wants us to believe he is what is best for us. What a joke.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Susan, Boston MA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:35:54 GMT

Geez fellows, what did you expect Obama or any US politician to do for Palestine? After all, how many campaign donations did Palestinian-Americans make to US candidates this election? You all should realize that this is a "pay to play" system. WHen you all get a group together with as much money and muscle as AIPAC, US pol's will start listening to you, too.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

frank rivas, germantown, maryland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:39:40 GMT

I was also a fan of Obama. This just shows that he is a sell out like anybody else; not a bit different from the Clinton lady. Shameful. Everybody should have a piece of the pie; nobody is entitled to the whole cake, politics notwithstanding.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

down with obama — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:40:12 GMT

The speech was garbage. Nothing but a political massage to get votes.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Kaye Hunt Wentworth, SD — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:40:41 GMT

Remember, He's not president yet. American Jews vote, not Palestinians. this is a man wise beyond his years and your best bet for justice. he will be sympathetic to your plight, when he is able.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Rainy, Ohio — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:00:14 GMT

I hated the speech but we will see what he does. I hate lobby groups of all kinds with a passion.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Bader, Houston Texas — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:00:48 GMT

WOW! Obama becomes more commited to Israel more than Bush. I mean to say Jerusalem shouldn't be devided is something no one say either in the Israeli side or Palestinians side except radicals. It's sad, I began to hope but then I was crushed.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Realistic, Indianapolis, Indiana — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:04:51 GMT

Assuming he wins the election, Obama will be President of the United States. Not president of Palestine, not Prime Minister of Israel. The people of the mideast should solve their own problems and stop waiting on a Messiah.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

carol — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:06:48 GMT

I wish we could just get out of the Middle East. I don't care who the president will be.....he will have the same problems as the prior administrations. I am becoming an isolationist in my old age.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

risk midlo va — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:08:59 GMT

consider this. sand on a beach can be formed into just about anything. whatever it forms can be interpreted differently. these interpretations are variations on the truth and should you focus on them you may never find it

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Squeezyr McDuff, 144A Treasureville, Talisay City, 6045 Cebu, The PI — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:20:28 GMT

Israel does not understand that stepping on a rattlesnakes tail will cause one to be bitten. They do not understand that if it not be for the American taxpayers being surreptitiously billed, they would not have had the money to kill all those Palestinians.
But powerful countries simply love killing those who do not have the ability to protect themselves and then call it a "war".
American and Israel are false prophets who will be answerable to God and mammon.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

WN, OK — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:21:52 GMT

I see that Obama is not able to say what he believes, are all of us surprised? This is true because the rich control his campain. The rich are the ones who run campaigns or get support from someone with money. It should not be expected to have a president in office that can speak their mind because everything is governed by how much money a person has to run. Those who can speak there mind are left out, do to the fact that campaign supporters did not like their cause. We should all be able to make that decision (the average Joe or Jane). Give those that do not have the money a voice to reach us all!!!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Kev, SC — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:22:44 GMT

Wow. Did you really feel that Obama was going to be your shot at getting control over Jerusalem. Palestine your even more nieve than my fellow Americans. I love the speeches from every candidate who boasts change and new leadership. In an election the best one can hope for is to vote for the person they feel will do the least amount of damage.

Rebublicans, Democrats,... their all the same when it comes to doing what's neccessary to win the White House. The problem for me is I haven't seen one candidate in the last two elections that I would vote for. It saddens me that I have to choose one of these three for whom I have no confidence in.

There is no peace in store for the Middle East. How can there be when no one particular country or ethnicity will try and work towards common goals for peace. Oh, that's right, fighting is kinda what you guys do for oh say the last 10,000 years. No, seriously I hope you guys work things out with Israel. I'm sure Israel will eventually give in to Hamas. NOT

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Stephen Peepels — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:28:05 GMT

Obama haters - tough break, you lost. Why don't you do us all a favor and give the guy a break. Just because you supported someone else doesn't mean that he is evil, or will "say anything to be president". Take a step back, think about the choices before us as American voters, use your brain rather than your emotions. Personal, vitriolic attacks serve no purpose. On the Palestinian question and Obama's veracity, Hillary is the one who had challenging moments related to honesty repeatedly during the campaign (do you really think someone could "forget" whether they had dodged actual bullets shot from a sniper? - not exactly the kind of think you could make a mistake about). The reverend Wright issue sucks, but it has no bearing on his ability to lead the country. Any adult that has been in politics for 15+ years is going to have some dirty laundry - that's life.

Please just take a deep breath, drop the attacks, and let the dust settle. If you end up preferring McCain, great. Vote, don't attack.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Mila, Urbana, IL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:30:25 GMT

It's sad to see Senator Obama make such a thoughtless comment. Take the Middle East for how it is and help them through this crisis that has gone on for far too long. Israel has not been an angel through all of this turmoil and to write Palestine off so swiftly simply to get support is disgusting. It takes both countries to achieve peace in that region. Having the future leader of the free world publicly alienate one country is an awesomely stupid way to go about it.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Ronald Beagen — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:31:24 GMT

Obma is looking for the jewish vote. Bring something to table and he will be looking for your vote, otherwise stop crying about it. Yes we are a democratic society just like israel. Israel is surrounded by people who do not respect thir woman much less themselves.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Chris, Atlanta — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:32:00 GMT

Wait a second. Why is it our president's job to make Israelis stop air strikes and Palestinians stop rocket attacks??

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Matt, Reading Pennsylvania — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:32:28 GMT

If you are upset to see someone catering to any group that will get him the presidency then I have two words for you: Ron Paul.

If you can get McCain out, somehow remove him as the republican nominee, you can have a real candidate run for President, one who does not cater to anyone's special interests but rather is informed and follows the Constitution.

A real man
A real republican
A real constitutionalist
A real doctor
A real Christian
A real statesman
A real American
and
A real presidential candidate
who will make
A real change
and
A real effort to rebuild this country for the best interests of the American people.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Grace, charlottesville, VA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:33:20 GMT

Look, there is no win win situation, Obama understands both sides of the dilemma. Now he has out raise the clintons in funding and beat the clinton machine. Please give him some credit. He is intelligent. Now look at this speech as political game.After all, this is politics. For those who think Obama is shrewd as the clintons. Yes you are right. But if he wasn't shrewd and smart, then we shouldn't elect and vote for him. Because we need somebody smart and shrewd. Now the difference between Obama and the Clintons is that he does have a heart to help. The clintons just look out for themselves. Look the clintons got money and they should be able to pay for their own debt. But look what we have here on yahoo "Obama campaign open to helping clinton pay off 20 million debt"(http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20080605/pl_bloomberg/apktsglzmhzm;_ylt=AhDvHdlKHuUIx.DmOLcaSmcb.3QA.
You know i suspect this meeting could be about bargaining how to help clinton with their debt, how clinton would write the conceding speech, and how Obama would explicitly draw out the details for clinton in campaigning for Obama. As for the VP spot, definitely no discussion. Maybe if (a big if)clinton wants to be considered for the position, Obama would not waived all the vetting of her and former prez clinton.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

hoedrillers — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:39:12 GMT

Please. no one gets it. This is the CHANGE this candidate is selling to you the American people. It's simple, tell a group, whatever it wants to hear to get you elected. Then , once in office , CHANGE whatever you said. This is the NEW CHANGE this clown is selling. Im voting for HRC.via , the republican candidate for president. My Florida wife and I will make sure our votes get counted this time.Obama thought it was just fine for us to get half a vote each, we see his half and raise him one more half. See ya Chump.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

JD, NY, NY — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:43:46 GMT

This was tough for me to swallow too. I think the Palestinians have been the victims of imperialism and the only reason our politicians pay homage to AIPAC is because they don't want to be called anti-Semitic for not embracing everything Israel's government stands for. It's a travesty as I'm not even sure if most Jewish Americans support his kind of extreme position, which leads me to believe that a relatively small group of well organized lobbyists now dominates our Mideast foreign policy. I'm hopeful, as Mahdi Adel-Hadi makes a good point in that this may be what he has to do to win and that he won't stick to this extreme position once in office. I, for one, will be happy to see his campaign promise to be a lackey of Israel broken.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Huh?, los angeles, california — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:54:18 GMT

I wonder at the weight we give to the words of any candidate in any given election cycle. Who knows, in 20 years, our current administration may be deemed the single greatest force in promoting democratic values in the history of democracy. We forget that politics is like the free market: it has an intrinsic capacity to create outcomes that defy predictions and human attempts to influence outcomes. That's the real Catch 22. Both are the stuff of words. Yet, like poorly raised, tantrum prone children, they seem to do whatever they want despite what we may or may not say. To put it another way: Make the best decision of those in front of you. Trust the future to provide the answers. Still, don't take too much credit for them. Then, maybe a peaceful solution will present itself in the middle-east despite what may or may not be said.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

magdy seeam — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:55:32 GMT

jerusalem and the state of palestin that the centralism point for arbic and islamic world so the real peace between israil and power arabic moderation depend on this impressionable point - like this speeck from the presidential democratic nimonating more than the israil goverment conditions and out of the internationl legitimate so its new start to hanging the peace

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Vgirl1, Fl — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:55:46 GMT

Obama is a supporter of Israel no matter what anyone wishes to blog here. He is a man of principle who believes the Palestinians have a right to a country with contiguous land, but he is also adamant that Israel must be allowed to exist securely and freely and that the Palestinians must recognize this if they are to achieve their objectives of a Palestinian state.

Perhaps the Palestinians could take a lesson or two from the South African struggle led by Mandela, the Indian struggle led by Ghandi and the African American struggle led by King. Non-violence reaps desired outcomes. Violence and terror do not.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Ben, KY — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:55:57 GMT

The only person doing any party dividing is Clinton. She's moral garbage, just like her Husband. They WILL do anything to get what they want and they have proven it in their actions. Obama is not an appeaser. He is a negotiator. Clinton's now finding that out the hard way. She said he couldn't take a hard line, now he is.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

c poe bedford, indiana — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:02:59 GMT

I guess he just went against his pledge during his campaign. This goes to show how well his abroad dealings are going to be if he gets elected. This man has no idea and outr country will end up paying the price.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

ken, Portland, IN — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:22:06 GMT

all politicians words b4 elected are just that, words. No one really knows what they will do until they are finally confronted with the reality of the facts and the finality of a decision. Remember GB1's "read my lips, no new taxes." I wouldn't want a politician who never "flip-flopped" bc all that means is that he or she is a close-minded moron who is unable or unwilling to look objectively at facts not supporting his or her point of view. I don't personally back Obama, but I think it's sad when ppl are so quick to judge those in the limelight. I want a person in office who is willing to look at "the other side" and change his or her mind from time to time because they realize they didn't have all the facts to begin with. People who think they are always right scare me.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Debbie, Vouliagmeni - Greece — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:40:06 GMT

No, you don't have to "feel for the guy". I guess you agree being a US presidential candidate means throwing your integrity out the window? How sad that is! It only proved one thing, the GOP and the Dems are more alike than we think, both marching to the tune of the almighty Israeli dollar. This is madness.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Larry Growney, Bozeman, Montana — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:43:15 GMT

The Israel and Palestine conflict has confounded the world. Barack will manage better dialog than anyone else ever has. Palestinians have bore the greater injustices; but both sides have urgent concerns. I am 45 yrs old/young, and I doubt I will never see another candidate for U.S. president with the candor and the skill for good leadership as that of Senator Obama. Barack says this campaign is not about him; but it is about what all of us can accomplish when we work together. It won't be easy. I expect to be disappointed about some things; but I love Sen. Obama.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Ted outside of Seattle, WA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:43:18 GMT

I don't condone terrorism no matter what, but despite those committing terrorist acts, one has to have some level of empathy for Palestinians, as the Israelis have them in refugee camps. I know the Israelis originally had the land, but that was 2,000 yrs ago and the problems now stem from Palestinians being forced into refugee camps since 1947. Not saying I'd become a terrorist, but if they gave the US completely back to Native Americans and put the rest of us in refugee camps, I could see frustration and hopelessness. The Israelis HAVE to give in SOME. I'm not anti-semitic at all, but all of this affects America and you can't have the US support Israel without holding it accountable, else we support Israeli terrorists.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Somewhere out there — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:45:27 GMT

There a time and season for everything under the sun, the sooner everyone get that, the more they will understand the way Obama,should think, and speak. He will be a Great President for all the people.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Anne, LaPlace, La — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:48:15 GMT

Obama is even bigger a flip flopper than Kerry was. He says one thing one day...and another thing on another. If he was talking to a palestine group he would have promised them the world...If he was talking to a hard core group of whites in the south...he would promise them to right to wave the confedarate flag. If he was talking to his old church, he would say he would make it against the law to have a confederate flag. This man is wishy washy as you can get. I put more trust and faith in a 17 yr old soldier that just finished boot camp before I would trust his politics. He's a pollster....he will campaign by the polls nothing more...nothing else.

Hillarys best bet for president...is to back John McCain and in four years run again. If she decides to back Obama...she'll be up there in age...and frankly, I dont think Bill can wait that long for new interns!

Our country needs more than a 2 party system... All parties should be on every ballot..but hey... the dems and repubs would NEVER stand for that.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Thomas T, Tampa, FL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:06:36 GMT

I feel your pain my brothers, I have a feeling that Barack would negotiate the middle east conflicts better than most presidents if not all. Isral groups are very powerful in Washington DC, he has to play the game in oder to win it.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Jen S, NJ — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:25:44 GMT

I agree with Susan from MA. Money talks. As the world knows America has the strongest Jewish lobby,and Obama has to go with the flow to win this election,which is what most politicians do republican or democrat.As for Jerusalem , it should be a capital shared by both nations Israel and Palestine.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

My America — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:39:03 GMT

Here's the reason we haven't made a lot of progress recently...
Our requirements for a President -
1. Wear flag pin
2. Serve in military, unless you are a descendant of a Republican president
3. Be a Christian, preferably born again, unless you're a war hero and then you don't have to attend church or answer religious affiliation questions
4. Be willing to bomb any country that 'hates our lifestyle', whether they have acted aggressively towards us or not
5. Side with Israel all the time, no matter what
6. Either be against or impose limitations on abortion, gays and other 'sin' crimes
7. Be someone we want to have a beer with
8. Hold to the idea behind the slogan 'America, love it or leave it'

Wouldn't it be better if the requirements were -
1. Have a thorough working knowledge of the history of the world and the world's religions
2. Propose fair and equitable solutions to all problems
3. Bomb only when absolutely necessary
4. Have such a respect for our military that you use them with the ultimate discretion and train and equip them properly
5. Stop legislating 'sin'
6. Love the nature of America as much as the idea of America
7. Understand that it is important to love the rest of the world as much as America, since we are all interdependent
8. Be someone whose mind we respect, even if having a beer with you would be the most boring evening of our lives

Unfortunately, ladies and gentlemen, time after time we have gotten exactly what we asked for, so maybe it's time we asked for something else. Hence Obama won. Enough of us asked.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Bryan H. — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:29:08 GMT

Obama is the the brightest and best hope hope the Palestinian people have had in an American poltician; period. Diplomacy, compromise, and practicality are ultimately going to prevail over hysterical rhetoric.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

DWWSR, Chama, NM — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:32:42 GMT

The next president of the United States of America,
is not the ruler of the world.
Palestinians and Israelites have been in conflict for centuries. They need to stop and settle their own conflict to bring peace in their region. All nations, need to have peace within it self inorder to have peace in the world. Our next president needs to start here in the United States of America. The USA is here to help when we can. We are not the keepers, the goverment of the world

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

mayu,LA,CL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:36:03 GMT

I am Obama surpoter and will always remain one.Sometimes you have to say some things when circumstances dictate.You will come to know the real Obama when he becomes a US president.I think he is a fair person and very inteligent.We should not rush to judge him unfairly.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

John Funk — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:40:04 GMT

John Funk
Prince George, BC Canada

Re: Jerusalem - the Bible says it is the apple of His (God's) eye. A very, very sensitive thing. Obama is sensitive to God who says Jerusalem is the capital of the world. He has come on strong for God. That will in the end bless the US, read Genesis, (and overflow to Canada as we pray for you). Note - the Bible also predicted the re-esteblishment of Israel. It is a GOOD book.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Jeff Mullins — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:09:47 GMT

Thats to bad.He's pissing alot of people off here to.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Amal Shamma, Durham, NC — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:15:53 GMT

All that the Palestinians want is justice. Like so many concerned people everywhere, Obama, with his multicultural background, seemed to be the best hope for recognizing that and pushing the peace process to its conclusion to bring peace , not only to the Middle East, but to the world. His AIPAC address indicates that it is going to be the same'ole sameole' with him. What a huge loss for the world. Our government is the most influential player in this conflict as it determines whether or not any progress in the peace process will happen. If it will not be an honest broker and a neutral referee, then it should get out of the way and let the rest of the world deal with this issue. That would bring a resolution to the worst political, humanitarian and moral crisis of our time.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

HA,SEATTLE WA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:22:31 GMT

AIPAC SPEECH WAS PATHETIC,I THOUGHT HE IS MAN OF PEACE ,EVEN BUSH DID NOT TALK THAT WAY ABOUT JERUSALEM. I VOTED FOR HIM IN THE PRIMARY BUT HE JUST LOST MY VOTE ,

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Bill Jenkins — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:36:02 GMT

Obama is a typical Illinois politician with ties to Tony Rezko and other crooks. Anyone who is familiar with Illinois politics know that it is one of the most corrupt states in the union.
Seeing a soft article on MSNBC trying to excuse this political wish-wash garbage is typical. One you get past all the smoke and mirrors, one has to wonder: What exactly does Obama stand for?

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

DON GZ CH — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:52:57 GMT

OBAMA'S SPEECH IS THE CENTER OF THE PEACE PROCSS GIVEN PALESTINIAN ANY PART OF JERUSALEM DOESN'T REPRESENT PEACE.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Rich K, Peoria, IL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:55:39 GMT

The bitterness of Hilary followers towards Obama is a little out of hand. Clinton and any other competent politicion would have done the exact same thing in the given situation. You have to appeal to the right people to get voted in first. It would have been all over the 24 hour news channels if Obama basically denounced the most powerful jewish lobby to their faces. In the end peace in the middle east will be very hard to come by, but Obama (and I believe Hilary also does too, nonetheless) has the correct mindset to at least spark hope and lay the path for better relations between Israel and Palestine.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

rayinac — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:58:33 GMT

No morals, no integrity, say anything, do anything, and if caught in a faux pas tell everyone to get over it.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Jackie Parks Columbia South Carolina — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:03:03 GMT

When you are the party's nominee, you must speak as the party speaks. Sen. Obama did not say no more than Sen. Clinton said. For all you haters, you will be a hater if he said he would give your family a million dollar. It is just in your way of thinking,that is why the devil is still roaming, he have people like you.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

US Marine in Afghanistan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:04:30 GMT

Obama isn't the right person for the President. All he does is serve himself to ensure he can try to win the Presidency. First he sticks with his Rev. then, when it becomes clear Wright is a liability, drops him, talks about helping Palestine, & then, in front of American Jews, has the AUDACITY to say Israel is their capital, when Jews base it as their capital because it's a Holy City to them, but he doesn't make that distinction for Palestinians. All Obama is, is a self-serving person who's more interested in being the first black president rather than being a Great president & he's willing to sell out whoever to do it. No wonder McCain will win this election. At least he's willing to cross-party lines to get the job right & get it done Right, which is the point. As for the Palestinians themselves, Why can't they both have Jerusalem as a capital? Make the city a territory for both of them, make it de-militarized, & have a capital building on each end of the city (West, East).
Make the buildings identical, nothing grander in one than the other & they'll start learning to work together & stop this fighting. The Middle East problem isn't that complex, everyone just isn't willing to cooperate & it's a shame we as Humans can't learn to grow up & forget the past. I think that's enough of a rant from me today.
~Neal

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

DON FONSHA NIHIA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:13:25 GMT

TO PALESTIANS DON'T EXPECT ANY PRSIDENT OF UNITED STATE TO DIVID JERUSALEM NOT OBAMA OR ANYBODY WIIL DO THAT. BUT FOCUS ON HOW TO EMBERACE PEACE AND TO ACHIVE PALES STATE FOR A BETTER 2MORROM OF UR PPLE.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

OSCAR, NEW YORK — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:39:04 GMT

HOW COME! YOU, BARACK OBAMA!, COME OUT RIGHT AFTER YOU GOT THE NOMINATION WITH WHOLE WORLD WATCHING AND BELIEVING IN YOU THAT YOU MAY BE THE BEST AND THE LAST HOPE FOR BRINGING THE PEACE TO EARTH(YES EARTH!: THE WHOLE PLANET!) AND SPEAK LIKE THERE IS NO PALESTINE OR PALESTINIANS!!! LET ME TEACH YOU MISTER! THERE IS NO SOLUTION WITHOUT JERUSALEM FOR PALESTINE! UNDIVIDED??? NOW YOU MADE HISTORY,SIR, BY EXCEEDING ISRAEL'S EXPECTATIONS!!!! GOD LUCK!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Uduak, Houston, TX — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:48:08 GMT

Obama's speech on Aipac was very technical. Please you guys should go listen to it again.
The major point he raised was preserving Jerusalem as a holy city and never splitting it. Remember he said something about both Israel and Palestine having access to Jerusalem. As far as i understand, there COULD BE a confederation like thing like we have in UK where Britain, Scotland and etc are part of UK allowing easy access to any part of UK but each mantaining their own identity. I believe Obama will crack this thing but it's really complicated.
Bringing in the Arab league and other middle east leaders will help sort it out.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Phil, Vero Beach, FL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:49:17 GMT

Jerusalem has held a special and significant place in the Jewish, Islamic and Christian religions for centuries. It belongs to the world and should be declared "an International City-State", independant of control by any one religious or political group. Each of these religions claims to have a basic, fundamental belief in peace and loving their fellow man. Put it to the test and let them all work for a Jerusalem that serves them all.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

carson rhodes, stockton, california — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:57:53 GMT

What one says is not always what one does. Yet I do think as well that this approach to things needs a little tuning or evolving, as you will. It is always time for change. The politics at this time in our country (and Planet too?) require people to do things that run the risk of alienating anybody. I am surprised to see such stuborn blindness. Do we always regurgitate what we are fed? I know that we are only a product of the environment that created us, but come on!... Is this pointless controversy all that I can expect to find on the computer these days. Or am I just as foolish. Who is more insane,?, the insane man or the one arguing with him? Then again, I don't see many of you getting off your butts and doing anything about it either.... You earned it... if you want change, make it. This is dumb. goodbye..

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

2004-HD, Alexandria, VA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:33:20 GMT

This message is To: touchmenot, tn --

So you believe that being in the Military is a prerequisite for being Commander in Chief. Was Bush really in the Military, Clinton? I'll give you one better than that. McCain...Everyone running around deifying McCain POW plight, and believe me it is just that, a plight.

Being a POW for five years makes no one any more patriotic than any other soldier who served in Vietnam. I served in Vietnam and the only thing that these United States thought I was qualified to be was a janitor. I have classmates and friends that served in Vietnam who lost their lives and limbs, and this Nation that required them to serve don't even know their names.

In spite of this indignation I and my surviving friends lived very productive lives. However, another Fifty-thousand soldiers lost their lives in Vietnam for literally nothing. The majority of those soldiers if not all were drafted to that war. Certainly no one was standing in line crying "Here I am, Send Me". Many more fled this country to avoid the Vietnam War.

McCain's patriotism doesn't come as a result of his POW status but rather the fact he took the oath to defend this country with his life, like every soldier did in that war. Some of those soldiers died, some lost limb and mind, some were mangled for life, some were POW's. However, death, lost of limb and mind, and mangled lives are ONLY the results, ugliness and tragedies of war. These things are only unfortunate outcomes, not patriotism. When one is DAFTED to a WAR, there are grave consequences for not taking that step forward and proclaiming your life in the defense of your country, so then, if I am drafted under severe consequences, where is the patriotism?

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Analyst — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:34:32 GMT

After Sen. Obama disrespected the great man Dr. WrightI was so shocked I put on hold my support to the Obama Campaign that had included financial contribution. Then Sen. Obama spited Father Pfleger and Trinity Church after Father Pfleger's courageous and meaningful sermon by removing his membership from the church. I became convinced Sen. Obama will sale his soul to the devil to achieve his goal. I can not in good conscience support a person who would sacrifice dignity for political ambitions. I would have supported Sen. Obama regardless of news media attack on Dr. Wright. Sen. Obama along with disrespecting Dr. Wright made me feel I am incapable of thinking for myself. Some of my open-minded white friends shared with me a similar view. Now, the day after clinching the nomination Sen. Obama spoke at the AIPAC with such one-sided favoritism towards Israel never before uttered by a US politician. He spoke as if the Palestinian people were invisible. His campaign of "Change" towards the Palestinian-Israeli conflict would create more hostility towards the US than ever before. I refuse to make excuses for Sen. Obama just because he identifies as black. Now, he has gone hat in hand to Sen. Clinton. People, I think we have seen the handwriting on the wall on Sen. Obama and its not good.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Michael Gregory, Grass Valley, CA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:37:31 GMT

Obama is if nothing else, very intelligent. He speaks very well. He is much more likely to be able to convince foriegn interests to at least listen to our position better than George Bush, whom I consider an idiot. No one man can do everything or change everything and fortunately our political system does require balancing the opinions of the citizens with Democratic principles. The person who can gather the most support from the governing bodies and the people will do better at representing the policies of freedom and equality we say we hold dear. I think Obama has the right qualities of compromise balanced with integrity and wisdom to be a good leader of all facets of our government including the military. I also think having a black and white president overall will help restore our image to the other countries in the world. Balance is the goal we should be seeking not one sided opinions. I have more trust in a man who will change his mind based on better information rather than one who sticks to a proven bad plan.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Bohdan Szejner, Kraków, Poland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:53:53 GMT

Sen. Obama is an unknown. Historically, the people of Africa have enormous difficulty to solve Africa's problems. Will an African-American be different in America? Will he be the panacea for the United States, as advertised? I have enormous doubts, not even because he is a descendant of Africa. My doubts stem from his freightening moral duplicity. Sen. Obama says speaks "white"among whites, and "black" among blacks ... and can't tell black from white!What is even more terrifying, is his ultra liberal stance on religion and truth, beginning with abortion. This rules out Catholics as supporters. But not only that. It rules out all people who love God and serve Him in truth, without duplicity! I am trying to be open-minded, but I am frightened!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

dian noer, Redlands, california — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:57:31 GMT

I just can't believe that he will bring the white house not for the lobbiest, right after he won the nomination, he spoke to strongest lobiest with Aipac, not to look for the peace solution. What a brocken promise.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

dave morgan,sarver,pa — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:59:30 GMT

boo hoo hoo... lands won at war go to the victor...everytime you mess with israel you lose more... i guess god is sending you a message too bad you can't see what is being revealed to you. of course you do not see the wolves in sheeps clothing that are pretending to lead you but in reality they are leading you to slaughter... why should outside governments broker peace deals for you when you can not solve your own internal problems... i can not believe we are asked to help you in your plight when your own people lob missles into israel. it has been a longtime since i remember a deliberate israeli attack on any american but i recall a daily slaughter of americans by arabs for a very longtime... what gives... stop your radicals then call us back... BY THE WAY I AM A DEMOCRAT THAT WILL ONCE AGAIN VOTE REPUBLICAN IN THIS ELECTION... i started voting in 1980 and have voted for one winner and only twice for a candidate. usually the choices here are so bad i vote against someone instead of for someone... our choices may be bad but they are far better than yours.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Cliff, Charlotte, NC — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:12:28 GMT

Obama is as two faced as they come. To embrace him because he knows how to speak out both sides of his mouth better than anyone else to get elected and then think that he can be trusted to do what is right and fair after he might become President is totally insane.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Skibum609, Boston, Massachusetts — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:36:26 GMT

Obama is simply a bad guy. His speech was just words, but words are harmful. His positions in the speech exceeded those of all but the furthest right of the Israeli right wing parties. Obama supporters may carry the day for this awful person, with their incessant bleating about racism whenever anyone points out that Obama is nothing more than an ultra-left wing limosine liberal. He takes special interest money, unlike McCain and is the new favorite of corporate money interests. From his wife, to his pastor, to his friends, to his neighbors; they are all part of the hate - America first crowd that Jeanne Kirkpatrick decried 25 years ago. As far as the Palestinians go? One day they will accept blame for their position in this world. Then and only then, will they be ready for peace. Until then, they remain nothing more than a larger than average group of terrorists, terrorizing their own people. Maybe once, just once, the Palestinians could honor an agreement they signed. Maybe once, just once, they might stop launching rockets and blowing up civilians, which their "leadership" does for no reason other than their hope Israel will retaliate against them while they hide among children, hoping children will die so they will get some great "press" in Europe. When one analyzes the situation in depth, one is compelled towards the belief that a Palestine and an Israel, living side by side in peace, given their respective intellectual capacicity, would probably be the dominant power in that important area of the world. Europe, the Sunnis, the Shias, America and the totalitarian regimes of Russia and China would lose out; so they all play this game using Israel and Palestine as pawns.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Ed Coltoon, Jacksonville, Florida — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:37:01 GMT

Jerusakem is mentioned 700 times in the Bible. None in the Quran. None!

Palestine was never a Nation-no stamps, coins, n o nation, a region, but no nation-historical fact.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

African Concept, Raleigh, NC — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:57:12 GMT

Why are we complaining? I'm a Obama supporter but I think what he said in that speech went both ways. It seems as if everyone only listens to the gaffs that the candidates make other than listening and taking in everything that they're saying. Look Obama also said that to attain peace between Israel and Palestine the Israelis must free up the border at the Gaza strip to allow a larger economic flow to the Palestinians in order to have some sort of control over their commerce. And furthermore why is everyone blaming and leaning on the US for this Middle East Peace Accord? Palestinians and other Arabs blame the US for Palestine when in all actuality it's UK who occupied Palestine in 1948 and then gave it to the UN who then figured out how Israel would be formed. Give Obama a break! Maybe you blue collared folks need to take up a book and read!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

David Powell, Ocean City, NJ — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:07:00 GMT

The Palestinians have been brainwashed by their leadership, which also controls the aid money, and jobs - because that leadership is posed of several heavily armed terrorist groups. Even those that don't like it ae to go along "or else." What to those groups want? Nothing less than the death of every Israeli, and they really won't settle for anything else. These groups cannot be dealt with. Israel, a democracy with arab as well as jewish, christian and atheist citizens and gov't representatives, has tried for decades. Obama needs to see that playing to the palestinian terror groups and their masters in Iran is counterproductive. If he doesn't it endangers not only Israel but us, because wiping Israel out would not solve the Mideast's problems, and the stronger enemies we would aface then would go looking for newer scapegoats to keep themselves in power.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Dave M Knoxville, MD — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:14:24 GMT

As near as I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong) Obama said nothing at AIPAC that contradicted his previous positions. The goal of a Palestine with coherent, contiguous borders should be welcome. In my opinion Jerusalem should be declared a world historical site and be accessible to all and dominated by none.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

JOSEPH FANKIBI, ACCRA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:15:18 GMT

OBAMA MUST TREAD CAUTIOUSLY IN DEALING WITH THE MIDDLE EAST CRISIS. HE SHOULD STOP TAKING SIDES IN ORDER TO RESTORE HOPE TO THE PALESTINEANS WHO ARE BENT ON MAKING JERUSALEM THEIR CAPITAL.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Investment Advisor, Bethesda, MD — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:17:25 GMT

Gee, what can you expect. He is speaking before the most powerful lobby in the country.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Mrs. Ahmed — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:06:38 GMT

I have studied under Professor Obama, Rashid Khalidi, David Axelrod, and many others mentioned in these articles nowadays. You have to understand, people coming from academic communities (except seasoned pros and hence no-academics like Mr. Axelrod) have polarised backgrounds, because they have to be that way. The is the only sure-shot way to get tenure. So their entire mindset is polarizing. You cannot change that with a few appearances here and there on topcs that go against their grain. His background is relatively clean, even the FBI will admit that. But his own personality is muddled. When teaching us he was still struggling, a grown man of more than 35, with his self-created issue of identity. Whether or not a person is born a bastard, whether or not a person is raised in a multi-racial atmosphere, whether or not your parents were good to you, such issues are best left out of the classroom, and not delved into it in depth if there is no need for it, especially in a torts lecture or business law. On top of that, Barack Obama in a class of fifteen could not in all honesty give us adequate attention. He merely lectured to us, with his thoughts obviously elsewhere - perhaps on his future campaigns, perhaps on his authorataitive wife Michelle - and then went home. He is ambitious. His slave-descendant wife is much more ambitious, and vindictive. He can lecture to the crowds. His wife can lecture to him, and it actually sinks in. But while he did feed our minds as was his academic duty, his distant demeanor did not touch our hearts. John McCain may be evil incarnate, but he is a living-breathing-pulsating evil nonetheless. His convictions are tangible, his arguments pinpoint clearly his mindset, he may swerve occasionally but you still can gather where exactly he stands. And you have a choice. But how to understand the machinations of a mind that as yet does not understand itself, and being so self-centered, and hence, shallow, can not understand fully understand or have compassion for others? Bear this in mind when electing a president. He/She, above all, needs not just to feel the pulse of the people, but to be it.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Dave Hook — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:19:07 GMT

If it can be understood this strategic move to secure American Jews votes, Obama ddi not need to get to some extreme declarations either (i.e. the Jerusalem issue). This one will backfire on him, if (when elected president) he'd like to move the peace process any further

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Topher, Berlin, Brandenburg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:36:47 GMT

Personally Amerika will not be able to support Isreal in a couple of years maybe in the next 2 so I would not worry about the Palestinians and Jews. I think the US should focus more on China and Russia, since they show more of a threat then anything. and even more Western European nations are looking at relations with Russia it seems Amerika is loosing the battle for allies. It would have been in Amerika's best interest to have Hillary as president since she atleast had an understand that Amerika is about to go under. Amerika has to worry about themselves first because economically Amerika is collapsing within and soon they wont have any money to spare. But since Amerika is an Imperial Nation only the monarch can run the country (hence Obama's cousins with Chaney.) Amerika's best bet is to revamp it's entire govern body first starting with it's so called Democracy. and the funny thing is in Amerika they only see one side of the fight the Jewish side. As my understanding is the people doing the most harm are the Israelis, and second of all I can not understand Pres Bush talking in Israel about peace when his own grand father supported NAZIS Germany. Talk about some Irony in that one I think the entire would needs to wake up. Thank god for Nations like Russia, China, North Korea, Iran....or we would all be living in an Imperial Amerikan Nation someone needs to take a stand against Amerika itself, even 9/11 is a hoax to plunge it's own nation into war...I feel bad for Amerikans themslves walking so blindly into slavery. Obama isn't going to change a thing.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

jorge — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:40:07 GMT

Not that I care for Israel but we can't very well withdraw support from Israel without increasing the warfare and bloodshed. All Obama can do is keep Israel propped up while trying to get a solution to the violence but history would tell us that won't happen. The Arab nations that decry Bush so much are really just like him--everything must be their way or it's all-out war until they get their way. Israel would be wiped out against nations like that without US support and who wants that on their conscience? But give Obama a chance to try and work something out if he gets elected. The worst that can happen is that nothing will change.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

reuel jacques gnalega, silver spring maryland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:45:11 GMT

what's the solution to such a dilemna both sides want the same thing and won't settle for nothing in between huh and if we somehow came up with a solution to this issue we would alleviate the world's biggest threat now i am wondering how much real energy is devoted to this problem and this issue concerns us all worldwide right? its just seems that we have our priorities misplaced

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

An American New Jersery — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:48:36 GMT

you can't please eveyone.As you said he is trying to be elected,I think once he ii everyone will be happy. You are right dam if you do and damed if you dont,As for the rev Wright. i have all been in church and the pastor, priest, said something we didnt agree on. get real!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

cnilsen, St. Pete, FL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:53:55 GMT

Way to go Kaye!! The man cannot do something to help until he has authority which he is just really beginning to fight for!! And it will be a real fight because the GOP will try ANYTHING to get MCWAR elected!! DO WE WANT THE MAN WHO IS FOR WAR AT ANY COST, WHO WILL CONTINUE BREAKS FOR THE RICH AND THE CORPORATE RICH, WHO WILL CONTINUE ILLEGAL WIRETAPS WITH IMMUNITY TO THE TELCOMS, WHO WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT HEALTHCARE, WHO WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT FREE TRADE, WHO WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT OUR BORDER WITH MEXICO, WHO WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT HELPING OUR ECONOMY (trying to do something about oil prices, trying to help those in foreclosure or close, trying to create jobs instead of supporting those who ship them overseas, BUT WHO WILL TRY TO USE WHAT'S LEFT IN SOCIAL SECURITY FOR THE RICH, WHO WILL APPOINT MORE RIGHT CONSERVATIVE TO THE SUPREME COURT, WHO WILL HAVE ROE VS. WADE OVERTURNED, AND WHO WILL CONTINUE BUSH'S POLICIES INCLUDING KEEPING THE RIGHT TO MAKE DECISIONS AS PRESIDENT WITHOUT CONGRESS VOTING FOR OR AGAINST SUCH AS GOING TO WAR!!!!!!!!!
If this is who you want as the leader of the US, then I don't want to hear any complaints when he does virtually nothing for anyone anywhere!!
THE ONLY WAY TO GO IN '08 IS OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Michael Johnson, Greenwich CT — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:00:56 GMT

McCain, as an Irishman, knows what it is like to be discriminated against too. We all do in one way or another. It's time to end the race-card issue, it's total B.S.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Claystone, Mariposa, CA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:16:10 GMT

Amazing to me that Obama continues to flop back and forth in an effort to secure votes. Gosh, how strange would it be if he stood his ground for just once. Just like with the church he resigned from (rsigned from a church?), where there is smoke there is fire. He is clueless as to what the big picture is nationally. He needs to grow up a bit.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

DrRJP, Orlando, FL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:27:45 GMT

It's ironic that the originators and purveyors of taqiyya and kitna, two Islamic principles that condone and encourage the use of misinformation, distortions, fabrications, and lies to fool your enemies, would take Obama's speech literally.

Ah, if only he truly believed the things that he said.

Jerusalem is, and has always been, the capital of the Jewish State of Israel. "Palestinian" Arabs (who are no different from other Arabs) only showed an interest in Jerusalem AFTER 1967.

Mohammed despised Jerusalem and bade his followers to pray towards Mecca. Jerusalem is not even mentioned once in the Qu'ran, whereas it is mentioned over 600 times in the Jewish Bible.

The demans for Jerusalem as the capital of a "Palestinian" state is a red herring and a ruse, just as the "right of return" is a red herring and a ruse to eliminate Israel.

There is not, nor has there ever been a place called "Palestine." The land belongs to Israel.

It would be refreshing to hear a presidential candidate say that.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

J.smith Egypt — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:32:52 GMT

to AT seatle , to be more accurate ,the palestinians ask for their east jerusalem "which was occupied in 1967 , not the entire jerusalem.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Camille M, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:36:09 GMT

I believe that he will be able to help to facilitate a fair compromise between the two countries.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

A Palestianian — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:40:29 GMT

The Palestians do not need help from any American president! Iran will help them!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

fight for right — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:45:10 GMT

Here is my my reaction in the form of an email I sent to Obama:

Senator Obama,

While I was excited about your nomination, I am saddened by your pro-Israeli statement at AIPAC. Your statements have changed in the last 24 hours and are not in line with what you have promised to the American people during your campaign. You said: "Jerusalem will remain the capital of Israel, and it must remain undivided.". Is that fair? Now putting conditions in opening lines of communication with your adversaries, including Iran, which's contrary to what you have been saying throughout the primaries.
I will appreciate you response on being soft to a particular interest group such as AIPAC, which again was, not your policy.

Sincerely

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Jeremy, Potomac, Maryland — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:46:20 GMT

maybe instead of a campaign ploy, Obama is just saying what he believes. That unless Hamas stops terrorizing and killing Israeli citizens and children, and make a serious concerted effort for peace, America is not going to support them

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Happy Jake,Bangor,Maine — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:55:21 GMT

If Palestinians land as of 1967 is not returned to
them,Their will never be any end to this war,
We have to go back to the TEN COMMANDMENTS[GODS LAW]
Not what some off the street preacher saying that fits
the moment.Its time for our leaders to stop kissing
up to the ones that are realy distroying this country.Lobbyest.morality,violence at the movies,
Tobaco and liquer industry,morality at the home and school level and trying to run the world when we can not run our own country,[God has A computer that makes
ours like a tinker toy.And he says that we not kill,
and I believe that means not to be the instument of it,For vengence is his,We say we are A nation under
God.THEN PROVE IT.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Mary in Kansas City — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:02:43 GMT

You can't please all the people ALL of the time. What I DO believe is in the sincerity of intent of Barack Obama and his desire and intelligence to do the right thing for America and the American people. We have had righteous men before who were left powerless becoming President because of the Political massaging that has become Washington. Barack sees this and thusly wants to change Politics. He can't do it alone, we all know that. But if we join him in his endeavours, if the country stands strong with him and supports him (forget the Republicans, they only understand two things..war and MONEY) I do believe he WILL be effective. I do not doubt his sincerity. I am a middle aged, white, lower middle class, female with two sons who are young men, and what I want in a President is someone who sincerely wants to make the changes he talks about and does all he can do to make that happen.

He can't fight the world...but if he does his best, then BEST IS BEST. And THAT is good enough for me.

The difference between Barack and the other genuinely decent and sincere men who have been President is that his superior intelligence and intuitiveness will always seek out what and "those" he needs to make things happen. I LOVE Barack Obama!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Karl Hansen — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:04:15 GMT

When you run for President of the United States, you must be 100% supportive of Isael. Obama will only get negative play on all the Jewish influenced networks if he does not tow the Democratic and Republican Party lines. Obama is in a catch 22.........

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

ccyprian MPLS MN — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:07:29 GMT

thank you Kaye Hunt Wentworth, SD
not all US brain cells are corrupted...

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

ccyprian MPLS MN — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:19:57 GMT

Thanks DrRJP, Orlando, FL I knew my public ed. was
flawed, all of my geography books (albeit awhile ago)
shows the land as Palestine...
P.S. also that little bibical map in mom's holy book.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Edmund, NY — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:27:34 GMT

Kaye Hunt mentions that "American Jews vote, not Palestinians"

There are 3 Million Arab Americans and 7 millions Muslims Americans. I would think they they do vote.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Aida boynton beach FL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:27:51 GMT

THIS IS THE BEGINNING, AMERICAN PEOPLE WANTED CHANGE
YOU WILL GET IT BUT PLEASE DON'T WHINE.. IT COMES WITH LOTS OF SACRIFICE IT WAS YOUR CHOICE JUST SHUT UP AND TAKE IT LIKE OTHER COUNTRIES DO.IT'S POLITICS THEY WILL SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED AND THEN DO WHAT EVER IT'TAKES TO STAY IN WASHINGTON.
WE ARE JUST THE DUMMIES THAT PUT THEM IN THE
TE HOUSE AND OBAMA IT'S ANOTHER ONE.IT'S POLITICS!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

docinbox, durham, n.c. — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:30:30 GMT

So Hamas was shocked that Obama rejected them again, after he also rejected their support? Wow, Hamas is really easily shocked!

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Paul W, Cheyenne, WY — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:37:25 GMT

Kaye Hunt: "Remember, He's not president yet. American Jews vote, not Palestinians. this is a man wise beyond his years and your best bet for justice. he will be sympathetic to your plight, when he is able"
So, until then, please understand that he is lying to everybody but you. WOW! Democrats, you must be very proud.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

victory chisholm,wilmington, delaware — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:42:09 GMT

people of gazu & palestine, should just becme a melting pot with israel; they must realize they are never going to win; get on with their lives to get out of their misery;the world is not on their side; fighting and dying just makes for anger and sorrow and many graves to visit; the children deserve a life, to laugh, to go to school,to travel, to love

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

R Lawrence, Santa Fe, NM — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:43:20 GMT

I like Obama and I think that he will be a wonderful and successful president. Certainly much better than the idiot that we have in the White House now. Regarding this article, we must remember that Obama is running to become President of the USA not President of the Palestinians, his interest and priority must be what is best for the US not anyother country, regardless of how he feel personally about their plight. It is true that the Palestinians have suffered much in the past and are currently living in a terrrible situation, but one of the greatest problems that the Palestinian people have is a lack of good leadership. Their leaders have been driven by personal agendas based on revenge and not on creating a good life for their people. Additionally, the Palestinian cause has been used my everyone in the region for their own political motives rather than as a cause for justice for the Palestinians. Iran, Alcaida, PLO, Hamas, and all the other Arab countries of the region have an agenda based on revenge and hatred for Isriel and not really a real interest in making a better life for Palestinians.

Say what you will about the US but we have never failed in our clear message, by every president, since Isrial was created, We are their friends, allies and will never abandon our commitment to this country. Israel would have dissappeared long ago if it were not for the US. Now Iran is using all the weak countries in the region to attain it's long standing goal of distroying Israel. Their support of terrorists and groups like Hamas is only to attain thier goals against Israel and have nothing to do with making the lives of Palestinians or other Arabs in the region better. Lets be clear about what is going on here.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Anthony, Port St. Lucie, FL — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:54:16 GMT

Obama needs to grow up?

The man will be 47 when he takes office - he is not a child, he is not even close to the youngest man we've had as our president.

This experience argument holds no water, as 3 of the top 5 presidents, considered such by most scholars and experts on the subject, had LITTLE OR NO experience before they became president.

The man cannot win with you people. If he stays with the church you crucify him for not disowning them or leaving. Then he leaves and you crucify him for not being loyal - it is the people who make our political races all about NONSENSE and never about issues. Issues are to big for the avg American to understand so they don't want to hear about stuff like that because they can't sound smart trying to repeat it at the water cooler - so instead we resort to "Reality TV" type issues, issues you delat with when you an 8 yr old, that have nothing to do with being a good president and EVERYTHING to do with Ratings and distracting us from what is important.

Obama's AIPAC speech riles Palestinians

Jano,Clearwater,Fl — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:02:10 GMT

Just how are you going to "stand behind" O'Bama. Are you in the Senate or House of Representatives? Do you vote in your state & do you put these people in office? Are you in a "party" & do you just go with the "party lines"? The people of this country can change things but are they willing to do what it takes to do that? The sacrifices to do so would be tremendous. We just killed the chance for a leader to get changes made. The Clintons were the last people that indeed did this & made a better world for us all. The Republican party & Bush reversed a lot of it & squandered what they inherited from the Clinton administration. Why do you think O'Bama is going to change things? Where is the proof? He has come from a politically corrupt state, won his seat in that's states senate by eliminating others vieing for it where he was the only candidate left standing, so was a shoe-in, and then has only served without campaigning for the Presidency for 1 year in the US Senate. We might as well have Joe Smith down the street as a candidate. Talk is cheap & politicians spend it well.