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77. Won't happen. Too many of them receive money from AIPAC. Better to not attend. nt

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Fri Jan 23, 2015, 01:34 PM

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Every Democrat in Congress Should Walk Out if Netanyahu Dares to Undermine President Obama on Iran. [View all] sabrina 1 Jan 2015 OP

I would walk out. n/t. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #1

I wouldn't attend Jack Rabbit Jan 2015 #18

Nobody should attend that!!! 2naSalit Jan 2015 #143

I wouldn't attend. Then I will make a speech about what Boner did SummerSnow Jan 2015 #58

This! Pacifist Patriot Jan 2015 #78

Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jan 2015 #130

Pelosi madamesilverspurs Jan 2015 #152

I like that idea! Use this because Boner has really made a big mistake this time. Just sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #154

Totally agree lsewpershad Jan 2015 #133

He also tried to influence our elections with one Sheldon Adelson, if I recall correctly. nc4bo Jan 2015 #2

Yes, I remember that. Just who does he think he is? I know he was sent packing after that attempt sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #5

How about standing up and Turning there backs on him Like the NYPD awake Jan 2015 #3

That works for me. But I like the idea of the spectacle created and the noise as they all stand up sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #4

I like that :) XD-2050 Jan 2015 #157

No - It would be better if they simply did not go -- this is not a command performance karynnj Jan 2015 #109

no democrat is going to risk appearing to offending Israel. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #6

Why? What makes Israel any different from any other nation who insults the President of the US sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #7

i can't answer any of these questions La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #9

I understand, but this is different. This is a direct slap in the face perpetrated behind the back sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #13

Keep it up Sabrina.. busterbrown Jan 2015 #31

What are they doingt alking Foreign Policy with him. They do not have that authority. SummerSnow Jan 2015 #54

Obama has proven over and over again you can accomplish the same goal without offending. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #14

Excuse me, but exactly how would a Dem walkout of Netanyahu be "offending Israel"? Netanyahu KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #10

and you expect the average person to get the difference in this? La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #25

I do expect "the average person" to get the difference PROVIDED A DEM KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #29

experience. most recently i saw how the health care debate went. i saw how people reacted La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #30

A unanimous Democratic walkout on Netanyahu will do wonders to KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #39

will never happen. obviously we'll find out in a bit who is right about this La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #84

Hence the OP's use of the word 'should' in her OP - nt KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #87

I have plenty of apolitical friends and relatives. It's even easier if they are not political to sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #33

The President of Israel is a ceremonial position. former9thward Jan 2015 #35

Netanyahu is the head of the Likud Party and Israel's Prime Minister. But Rivlin KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #41

So be it. They "elected" him. and apparently adore him. 2banon Jan 2015 #70

exactly. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #97

that's akin to saying that insulting Obama only insults the democratic party not the united states. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #85

Obama is the head of state; Netanyahu is not. - nt KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #86

and in parlimentary states the official head is a ceremonial position. insulting the prime minister La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #88

I get what you're saying and don't wish to stand upon pedantry, as I fear I may KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #89

the democrats will never do it because the political backlash will be unbearable La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #91

Dems must pick between loyalty to their Prez and Party or loyalty to the leader KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #94

no, in defense of them, they don't. they can pick loyalty to the people who elected them. La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2015 #96

I suppose we shall have to agree to disagree on this matter. IMO, if they cannot support President KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #100

No it isn't about personal feelings about Netanyahu and Israel. It is about THIS COUNTRY and getting sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #131

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It's revealing that you would think this is about Israel. Just like bibi. THIS is about THIS country sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #11

Thank you. whathehell Jan 2015 #118

I sort of hope the Dems oldandhappy Jan 2015 #12

And since no Democratics were notified they are under no protocol obligation. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #15

good thot! thanks. oldandhappy Jan 2015 #16

I agree, I think this will be cancelled. No way can an insult to the President be allowed to stand. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #20

My understanding is the Jewish vote is solidly Democratic, so what is the benefit to Bibi or Boehner Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #22

For Boehner, two things, the Right WANTS to go to war with Iran, they always have. AND he sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #24

Two things. BillZBubb Jan 2015 #73

Why is the obvious interference of religious ideology influencing government policy not an outrage Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #81

the Jewish vote really isn't going anywhere tishaLA Jan 2015 #111

Well then Dems have nothing to lose by doing the right thing. The Jewish vote is miniscule sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #132

The Jewish population is overwhelmingly Democrat, but AIPAC coordinates many karynnj Jan 2015 #110

So the root of this evil secret plan was just what it ever is...money? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #113

Campaign contributions - a bigger problem all the time karynnj Jan 2015 #114

Citizen's United must die, yet another fucking tentacle reaching out and strangling democracy. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #115

Wealthy and politically active Jews can still vote Democratic, branford Jan 2015 #116

So, you are not just on a first name basis, but call Netanyahu by a nickname. karynnj Jan 2015 #119

I, too, am a professional NYC Jew, active in both Jewish organizations and the Democratic Party. branford Jan 2015 #124

In every post here, I say that there should not be a walk out - I said it would be rude karynnj Jan 2015 #126

The OP suggested a walk-out or boycott, branford Jan 2015 #127

Why would you believe the sleazy Menendez comment? karynnj Jan 2015 #148

Netanyahu is a War Criminal . . . another_liberal Jan 2015 #139

Sorry, the dispute is NOT just between Obama and Netanyahu. Five of the countries that have worked sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #155

Just like any stereotyped group, there are lots of people with Jewish backgrounds erronis Jan 2015 #128

And both are Right Wingers. Why is it that the Right just cannot resist trying to bully people? sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #17

Yes, I would walk out, because while I support Israel and Palestinians both, closeupready Jan 2015 #19

Piss on Israel OldRedneck Jan 2015 #21

Israel needs a new Representative. Netanyahu is doing more harm to Israel than any enemy could do. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #23

Nectarine yahoo invites Netanyahu Blue Owl Jan 2015 #26

Nectarine yahoo invites Nut N Yahoo. Fuddnik Jan 2015 #27

K & R SunSeeker Jan 2015 #28

Time To Cut Off Israel's Subsidy StevePaulson Jan 2015 #32

War Means Big $$$ For MIC StevePaulson Jan 2015 #34

I know that. And the only reason why that is the case is because our Reps won't stand up sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #37

Dems Are Pussies StevePaulson Jan 2015 #36

Omg, I hope you are wrong! They may need a little help from us. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #38

Just when I think they've reached supreme asshole status AtomicKitten Jan 2015 #40

I'll be calling my Rep, Maxine Waters, tomorrow to insist she do just that. I'll also be asking KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #42

I know it's a long shot, but they would to it if it was anyone else. I just don't sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #48

Just called her D.C. office and was told by the staffer who answered the phone that he KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #56

I hope their phones are ringing off the hook before the end of the day. My Rep is a Repub sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #61

Any Republican on the Libertarian side should be equally outraged over this KingCharlemagne Jan 2015 #63

Yes, I'm thinking they too should be hearing from the public. We've always focused on Dems sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #65

Mossad is not amused, either.. "Israeli Mossad Goes Rogue, Warns U.S. on Iran Sanctions" Cha Jan 2015 #43

That's good to know. So Boehner made a fool of himself again. President Obama is sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #49

No way will this happen Midnight Writer Jan 2015 #44

Will never happen... zentrum Jan 2015 #45

You mean the Congress that gave Netanyahu 29 bipartisan standing ovations branford Jan 2015 #46

But this time the WH has taken a stand. The last time I remember that happening was when Bush sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #53

I think your biggest problem is the issue is Iran sanctions more than Bibi. branford Jan 2015 #108

This sounds like something written by AIPAC - Where is proof of American support for sanctions karynnj Jan 2015 #112

well when it comes to Iran sanctions and Dems there is this azurnoir Jan 2015 #158

Actually we just learned that Dems are rallying around the President due to the storm of backlash sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #135

You keep on claiming to speak for the American people. You do not. branford Jan 2015 #141

I am not speaking for the American people, apparently they have been speaking for themselves sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #142

Christians or Christian Evangelicals (but of many demoninations) JonLP24 Jan 2015 #67

Not gonna happen though Cali_Democrat Jan 2015 #47

Agree! but, not likely to happen...because of the money. KoKo Jan 2015 #50

He will right along with Boner and his cohorts SummerSnow Jan 2015 #51

Stenny Hoyer is unlikely to lead the rush to the exits. Nor is Menendez. leveymg Jan 2015 #52

I know I'm naive, but I'm surprised Netanyahu accepted! Lifelong Protester Jan 2015 #55

You must have missed when he elbowed his way to the front in Solidarity March in France.... KoKo Jan 2015 #59

It shouldn't surprise anyone who has followed Netanyahu's career. BillZBubb Jan 2015 #72

He would do ann--- Jan 2015 #102

What a horrible little creature Yahoo is. I wonder LawDeeDah Jan 2015 #57

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I just hope the US makes the right decisions JonLP24 Jan 2015 #62

i am even thinking drray23 Jan 2015 #64

Well, the WH has stated they will not meet with him. So that is a change in policy towards sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #75

Agree, this should not be tolerated. MoonRiver Jan 2015 #66

It would be great if someone azmom Jan 2015 #68

AIPAC is too powerful. Few Democrats will fail to do their bidding. BillZBubb Jan 2015 #69

I don't know. Things have changed slightly towards Bibi. The WH is taking a stand against him, a sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #76

They should not attend. Tatiana Jan 2015 #71

I agree Sabrina, but they won't unfortunately. 2banon Jan 2015 #74

Won't happen. Too many of them receive money from AIPAC. Better to not attend. nt kelliekat44 Jan 2015 #77

That might be the best thing to do. While the WH refuses to meet with him. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #79

Let's get those e-mail and phone call to our reps moving. Make the House a "no-go" zone for Dems on kelliekat44 Jan 2015 #106

Ah the irony. Boehner also invited the Pope to address Congress, DUers argued he has a right to do Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #80

Is the Pope pushing this country into war with Iran? Is the President being undermined by sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #82

So you support one right wing bigoted head of State addressing Congress at Boehners invitation Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #93

I asked you a few questions which you have chosen not to answer. That's your choice. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #95

Like, I talk about the Pope's anti woman policies right in this thread, but because I'm gay you Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #101

You informed me of the Pope's possible visit. And maybe because I am sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #104

Um, again, Is the pope pushing for a war? whathehell Jan 2015 #120

Wow, what a weak and pathetically false comparison. BillZBubb Jan 2015 #117

Thank you. whathehell Jan 2015 #121

The Pope OWNS your head DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2015 #123

Do a NYPD act. Turn their backs. n/t benz380 Jan 2015 #83

Will Ayatollah Ali Khamenei be speaking before or after Netanyahu? JEB Jan 2015 #90

Mmm, how about Dems invite him? I wonder, what would Republicans do if they did? sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #92

Khamenei quotes.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #99

Has he had anything to say about Women? I have a feeling he has. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #103

When Bibi gives up his nukes, then perhaps JEB Jan 2015 #160

They can't SickOfTheOnePct Jan 2015 #163

Every member should walk out. Octafish Jan 2015 #98

WRONG!!! NO Democratic politician of any office should even attend this mad-dog and pony show. Bad Granny Jan 2015 #105

Good thought... GummyBearz Jan 2015 #107

I would walk out, lark Jan 2015 #122

Menedez has already said he supports this and 'thinks the President is wrong'. Schultz hasn't sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #129

No one HAS to attend this charade.. annabanana Jan 2015 #125

Every single democrat shold walk out or workinclasszero Jan 2015 #134

Yes, and I'm beginning to think it could happen. Just saw news that Dems are gaining courage from sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #136

I used to just disagree with republicans workinclasszero Jan 2015 #138

Absolutely agree with you. The hypocrisy is stunning, I need to do a search on where these sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #140

And they should throw their pocket change at him as they leave . . . another_liberal Jan 2015 #137

It's a darn good thing the United States of America has never tried such shenanigans in other WinkyDink Jan 2015 #144

Oh yeah! Stephen Retired Jan 2015 #145

LOL and lose the humbled_opinion Jan 2015 #146

And what makes you think that Democratic Jews support this? Apparently they don't. sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #149

Sometimes-- yellowwoodII Jan 2015 #151

Yes I agree humbled_opinion Jan 2015 #162

Any partisan who uses a foreign power for political gain should be vilified I hate liars Jan 2015 #147

I know it seems futile yellowwoodII Jan 2015 #150

I did think it was futile at first, but if you read the link in the Update in the OP, it seems Dems sabrina 1 Jan 2015 #153

I totally agree! WALK OUT!!! gopiscrap Jan 2015 #156

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I say just stop defending Israel at the UN hollowdweller Jan 2015 #161