Jewish leaders praise Bush support for Israel

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WASHINGTON - When the Bush administration suggested last month that it was considering reducing loan guarantees to Israel to express its displeasure over the Jewish state's plan to build a massive security wall, Democratic and Republican lawmakers denounced the idea.

But most of the major Jewish organizations, normally quick to weigh in on matters impacting Israel, held their tongues, figuring that the idea would never become reality with such a great friend of Israel occupying the White House.

"We weren't happy when we heard about it," said David Twersky, a spokesman for the American Jewish Congress, a New York based advocacy group. "But we're not going to pick a fight with President Bush because he's been so good to Israel."

By forcing Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to the sidelines, standing side-by-side with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and calling him a man of peace, and by launching a war against terrorism, Bush has increased his standing within the American Jewish community.
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[Cha]

1. Oh great! Our Country is falling a part and bush gets praise for

"supporting Israel"!

[rwheeler31]

2. The election of Sharone

was the worst thing to happen to the jewish people in a long time, I feel very sorry for all involved in this conflict.

[beanball]

3. Mr.Sharon

is a terrorist and he uses the holocaust to justify his treatment of the palestinians and most American has bought into that B.S.,WAKE UP AMERICA.

[beanball]

4. that should say most americans __have__ bought into that b.s.

[Tinoire]

5. Hence the disgust

Hence the disgust when you hear people apologizing for him and for the "infortunate necessity" of what he's doing.

[userdave2061]

7. How long would a Democratic president last?

If he/she were to endorse the terrorism that the Palestinians have unleashed on the children of Isreal? Not too long I think.

[Darranar]

8. True...

but your point is lost to me.

[bemildred]

9. I think the idea is that

Shrub is only doing what any pResident would
have to do to stay in power, or something like that.

[Darranar]

10. We'll see...

From the poster's other psots, I think I'll have to disagree.

[bemildred]

11. Reply acknowledged.

:thumbsup:

[Herschel]

6. American support of Israel trancends party lines

Both Republican and Democratic leaders are supportive of Israel. I welcome all support of Israel, regardless of political affiliation.