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yurbud

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93. boo ya! Now if he could just act like he means it.

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Kerry gives Netanyahu a well-deserved diplomatic slap in the face [View all] Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 OP

At least four (presumably American) DUers recommended this Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #1

I don't see why they would ban you for posting this. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #5

I hope that you're correct, sir Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #12

The points made in the article elleng Nov 2013 #60

Then you have little to zero understanding of what DonViejo Nov 2013 #127

Of course, sir Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #128

I was banned for similar comments Ned Flanders Nov 2013 #40

What you just wrote is OCEANS away from what John Kerry said karynnj Nov 2013 #72

I feel awful about that. aquart Nov 2013 #83

Sometimes crticism is essential. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #87

American DU-ers would be banned for supporting their own Secretary of State? LeftishBrit Nov 2013 #55

Number 155 Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #68

The number is a couple of hundred now MADem Nov 2013 #101

If ya wanna know how I feel on it, see my interview with UK's Harry Fear The Straight Story Nov 2013 #104

utterly ridiculous cali Nov 2013 #125

Seven! Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #2

134. Barack_America Nov 2013 #61

Wow, is this for real? LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #3

Check the link, my friend! Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #6

This has been Kerry's position for years. Corpmedia has NEVER been honest in its depiction blm Nov 2013 #14

The administration also refuses to let Saudi Arabia determine their ME policy karynnj Nov 2013 #35

Maybe he's been spending time with Jimmy Carter. Fuddnik Nov 2013 #16

James Earl Carter is a fine man! Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #39

I've generally liked and respect Kerry for a while but Whisp Nov 2013 #53

+1 nt LiberalEsto Nov 2013 #64

This is one liberal that agrees with you. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #88

Netanyahu is an authoritarian thug. 99Forever Nov 2013 #4

Israel is better than Bibi. They can't throw him out fast enough for the rest of the world. Zen Democrat Nov 2013 #7

I agree. Most Israelis are good people. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #9

Here's the deal favored by many DUers: PCIntern Nov 2013 #13

...for a very peculiar definition of "many" n/t FarrenH Nov 2013 #19

Oh...there are enough PCIntern Nov 2013 #20

+1,000 rudolph the red Nov 2013 #54

Absolute hogwash! Vinnie From Indy Nov 2013 #79

Well I don't know about anybody else, but that isn't how I feel. LuvNewcastle Nov 2013 #25

To be clear, most settlers in the West Bank are foreigners paid to move there... Blue State Bandit Nov 2013 #27

It is almost funny: PCIntern Nov 2013 #28

Rabin was not vetoed, he was assassinated. Blue State Bandit Nov 2013 #30

Oh...so he'd still be in charge, eh? PCIntern Nov 2013 #37

Add to that that a supermajority of American Jews favor the 2 state solution - karynnj Nov 2013 #33

"Foreigners"? aquart Nov 2013 #85

Challenge accepted. Taking a few more than 25, because I sense an additude... Blue State Bandit Nov 2013 #112

"Here's the deal favored by many DUers:" greiner3 Nov 2013 #69

DU Rules prevent me from properly addressing your post PCIntern Nov 2013 #73

No commentary on your credentials demwing Nov 2013 #82

Beyond reproach is a novel concept...........nt Enthusiast Nov 2013 #89

That's blatantly untrue... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #95

Yes. Kerry is not quoted as having addressed this key issue posed by the Palestinians' stance: JDPriestly Nov 2013 #97

Did you reply in the wrong place? That doesn't seem to relate to what I posted... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #103

Even at 4:15 AM PCIntern Nov 2013 #108

It's not 4:15, I didn't alert, and I don't want to see Israel destroyed... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #110

It was 4:15 for me PCIntern Nov 2013 #119

We don't know what diplomats say when they close the doors and talk amongst themselves. JDPriestly Nov 2013 #126

Yes, there are good Israelis, but who has ever heard of Rami Elhanan? Agony Nov 2013 #70

netanyahu is the exactly that: a thug hopemountain Nov 2013 #63

Netanyahu is Israel's george w. bush. Even many Jewish DUers don't like him and his loudsue Nov 2013 #8

check; well put. northoftheborder Nov 2013 #17

you have got to be kidding... PCIntern Nov 2013 #18

"I, for one, cheer for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians" Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #23

Two attitudes must change. Israel must agree to sit down with Palestinians as equals but JDPriestly Nov 2013 #98

There are still people holding onto deeds and keys out of sentiment.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #100

They are no different from the many Jews who held keys and rights to properties all over Europe. JDPriestly Nov 2013 #107

The way I see it the US is blindly supporting a right wing theocracy that's a lousy neighbor. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #123

Why do they have to give up Right of Return? Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #105

Security. The Palestinians and Israelis might not be able to live in what is now Israel JDPriestly Nov 2013 #109

Right of Return means returning to the West Bank and Gaza as well as Israel... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #111

Contrary to popular belief, the white man didn't win California in a war and,... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #124

I get the exact same impression, Enthusiast Nov 2013 #90

Good malaise Nov 2013 #10

The problem with American aid to Israel ... Martin Eden Nov 2013 #22

Nothing is forever malaise Nov 2013 #26

In regards to Iran ... Martin Eden Nov 2013 #44

+1 n/t jaysunb Nov 2013 #49

Massad has long arms erronis Nov 2013 #80

AIPAC, MIC, NSA ... Martin Eden Nov 2013 #114

But you are talking about what is righteous. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #92

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Martin Eden Nov 2013 #115

Agreed! JDPriestly Nov 2013 #99

It is certainly contingent on Israel's behaviour; whether what we would call their GOOD behaviour is LeftishBrit Nov 2013 #56

When has the US ever cut off aid to Israel, based on their behavior? Martin Eden Nov 2013 #58

Good -- It's about time. n/t whathehell Nov 2013 #11

Yes, I will recommend this post and why not? mountain grammy Nov 2013 #15

Funny how many Liberals blindly support the right wing government in Israel. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #21

Funny how so many support those who refuse to recognize Israel as a nation seveneyes Nov 2013 #24

False choice karynnj Nov 2013 #31

Controlling all the land seveneyes Nov 2013 #34

+10000 PCIntern Nov 2013 #38

Seveneyes, so much of what you said is strictly Likud spin. loudsue Nov 2013 #41

The Palestinians are a people too karynnj Nov 2013 #42

" the tiny speck that is Israel" progressoid Nov 2013 #45

Great, I'll come take your house LittleBlue Nov 2013 #46

The territory being talked about is the West Bank... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #106

I think Israel is recognized as a nation. Just not a Jewish one, just for Jews. vaberella Nov 2013 #43

Here is interesting information about what happened in the Truman White House with regard JDPriestly Nov 2013 #102

Put it to you this way.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #59

Seems there is a good amount of hatred coming from you. Nt Barack_America Nov 2013 #62

What? dead_head Nov 2013 #65

you also don't have to go back to far in time to when Israel magical thyme Nov 2013 #118

Not every issue should be seen through the prism of right vs left. totodeinhere Nov 2013 #48

The SCAM has been the good Christians (USA! USA! USA!) bringing peace to the region. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #50

It's not confusing. Netanyahu is a bona-fide hardline right-winger... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #94

Yes he is a hard liner on foreign affairs. But on domestic issues he supports totodeinhere Nov 2013 #122

Good for Kerry! Just watch the repugs jump on.... bobGandolf Nov 2013 #29

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth! Faux pas Nov 2013 #32

Good. Now turn those words into action LittleBlue Nov 2013 #36

You did not make it obvious that the term "well deserved" was your own words and not the totodeinhere Nov 2013 #47

This is GD..... Zeke L Brimstone Nov 2013 #57

Thanks Kerry...it's about time! haikugal Nov 2013 #51

John Kerry appears to be a very brave man. Whisp Nov 2013 #52

K & R AzDar Nov 2013 #66

Netanyahu is a menace to world peace. Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #67

'steer back to a place where we could achieve the historical peace that we seek' = KG Nov 2013 #71

When Hillary left her State position... fadedrose Nov 2013 #74

I'm glad he said what needed to be said. bravenak Nov 2013 #75

today 75 years ago began thief of the Jewish peoples home and property riverbendviewgal Nov 2013 #76

+1 uponit7771 Nov 2013 #121

Way to go, Kerry! c588415 Nov 2013 #77

Thank you for the post! emsimon33 Nov 2013 #78

This DOES need to stay in GD. randome Nov 2013 #81

How many times can I recommend this? n/t Mira Nov 2013 #84

We don't like corruption and war mongering wherever it is. Enthusiast Nov 2013 #86

He is the Israeli Neo-Con -- a Judeo-Con, if you will (rim shot, please.) King_Klonopin Nov 2013 #91

boo ya! Now if he could just act like he means it. yurbud Nov 2013 #93

Yep. There's talking the talk... Violet_Crumble Nov 2013 #96

His actions on the peace negotiations have been strong and consistent karynnj Nov 2013 #120

Just when I was losing all respect for Kerry.. sendero Nov 2013 #113

You might even have to reconsider his role on Syria karynnj Nov 2013 #117

Kudos to Kerry yellowwoodII Nov 2013 #116

This fits an unfortunate theory I've had about Israel for a while: they can do no wrong while we yurbud Nov 2013 #129