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karynnj

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120. His actions on the peace negotiations have been strong and consistent

Sun Nov 10, 2013, 08:54 AM

Nov 2013

He does not have the power to force Netanyahu or the Palestinians to do anything - nor should he (or even Obama). His role is to try to get the two sides to see that there is a solution that will provided a better future for both sides than the one the status quo offers.

Even the normal tool of granting or withholding US money is not really available because of the unique status of Israel in the US. (Oddly coming more from Christians than from the smaller Jewish population.) In fact, I worry with Iran that the US Congress might actually listen more to Netanyahu than Obama.

Kerry is a diplomat and personally very very hard to get to respond out of anger. I think that he HAD to take issue with Netanyahu lying that Assad had agreed to settlements - something that undermines Assad and also allowing more settlements just makes things less solvable.

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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