Israel's Top Newspaper Endorses President Obama

[Dalai_1]

Obama is good for Israel
Haaretz Editorial | Nov.02, 2012 | 4:21 AM

The outcome of the elections will be determined by the voters' decision as to which of the two candidates is good for America. But if any of them are vacillating in their vote over whether Obama has been a good president for Israel, the answer is yes.
Tens of millions of Americans will go to the polls on Tuesday to vote for a president and vice president. It will be an important day for American democracy. This will be the Americans' day, but the outcome of the elections will impact the entire world.

For Americans in general, and American Jews in particular, the United States' attitude toward Israel is just one of many factors to consider - among internal and foreign affairs, the economy and defense - when casting their vote.
But for various reasons, Republican candidate Mitt Romney has made incumbent President Barack Obama's policy toward Israel a hot-button issue in the campaign. One of those reasons is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's open support for Romney, who like him enjoys the patronage of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. Obama has been accused of taking a cool and hostile stance in relation to Israel on several issues, from Iran to Palestine. Romney promises a warmer, more supportive approach.

Indeed, one would hope the realization of Romney's wishes would further advance Washington-Jerusalem relations, in the tradition of all recent U.S. administrations, both Republican and Democrat. But a deeper examination of the core issues comprising the two countries' relations - devoid of political and personal interests - reveals no grounds for portraying Obama in a negative light.
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[Uncle Joe]

1. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Dalai.

[Dalai_1]

5. You are very welcome Uncle Joe

I hope this makes news tonight on our television programming..

Certainly puts to rest romney's criticism of our relationship with Israel..

Thank you for your reply!

[barnabas63]

2. oooh that will burn the Freepers...

Cept they'll probably just ignore it.

[central scrutinizer]

3. Maybe all of those Jewish voters in Florida will not vote for Buchanan this year!

sarcasm

[marklar_prime]

4. This is good?

When will people realize that apartheid Israel is good for nobody including American Jews?

[cali]

13. yes, this is good.

why on earth would you think it's not?

[USMCMustang]

14. WTF?

You left out the "In my opinion part." Israel could be, but is not an apartheid state. You can blame yourself if it comes to that.

[skeewee08]

6. K&R....

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

7. A nice FU to the Fundies who only know Israel exists because of their Rapture fantasies.

Key sentence: "But a deeper examination of the core issues comprising the two countries' relations - devoid of political and personal interests - reveals no grounds for portraying Obama in a negative light."

[Happyhippychick]

8. In my world this is huge and happy news

Thanks for posting!

[Dalai_1]

9. You are welcome!

Thank you for your reply!

[-LOKI -BAD FOR YA]

10. the robme is sinking fast,obama will push for middle east peace,immigration reform,second term n\t

[moondust]

11. Kick for authoritative source debunking Republican lies.

a deeper examination of the core issues comprising the two countries' relations - devoid of political and personal interests - reveals no grounds for portraying Obama in a negative light.

[matt819]

12. And you just know what the RW extremists are going to say

Those Israelis don't know what's good for them.

Of course, these same bozos couldn't find Israel on a map or identify even one of the wars Israel has fought since it was established in, well, they couldn't name the year either.

And, as others have observed, the fundies have no interest in Israel other than in its pivotal role in their rapture.

[USMCMustang]

15. And

They have no interest in creating a viable Palestinian state that would be responsible for itself. How Many Americans can pass a citizenship test required of immigrants? They certainly can't name the wars or discuss the British Mandate.

[oberliner]

18. Pretty sure Romney is more popular than Obama among most Israelis

This newspaper's endorsement notwithstanding.

[USMCMustang]

16. Obama Is Good For Both Israel and Palestine.

This conflict has gone on too long. Time to bring both sides together (again) and that won't happen with a repute in office.

[oberliner]

17. In what universe is Ha'aretz "Israel's top newspaper" ?

It’s important to remember that very few Israelis actually read Haaretz.

[tritsofme]

19. I'll take it, but not a huge surprise. Haaretz is a center-left publication.

It would be news if they endorsed Romney.

[RomneyLies]

20. Obama is the best friend Israel ha had in the White House since Clinton.

Unlike the prior occupant of the White House, he supports Israel, not some political faction of Israel.