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Bette R. Daize

(43 posts)
18. There's Something Even More Telling in This Article
Thu Jan 29, 2015, 11:31 AM
Jan 2015

In the full Ungar article that I read a couple of days ago on Forbes.com, I thought the most interesting points were the following:

“…the plan to have the Israeli Prime Minister speak to Congress, without first discussing with the White House, was the brainchild of Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer who has, for weeks now, been endorsing the re-election of Bibi Netanyahu on American television programs despite explicit Israeli Civil Service regulations prohibiting him from doing so.”


Consider the quotes from countless other articles on the subject (and here in particular, an article By Julie Hirschfeld Davis which appeared in the NYT on 1/28/15):

"In a telephone interview late Wednesday, Mr. Dermer said, “I have no regrets whatsoever that I have acted in a way to advance my country’s interests.” He said he never meant to slight the White House by keeping the confidence of the House speaker, who had suggested the invitation. He said he left it to Mr. Boehner to notify Mr. Obama’s team."


SO, although it was reported this scheme was the "brainchild" of Dermer, most other articles, including the NYT article, mislead the readers by stating Boehner initiated the invitation.

What a snake this Dermer guy is. According to the Forbes article, he was the one poking at the bee's nest and who is now all too happy to let Boehner take the stings by making us think this was all the Orange Dude's idea.

This statement from the 1/28/15 NYT article nails it, “He’s (Dermer's) a political operative, he’s not really an ambassador,” said Daniel C. Kurtzer, a former United States ambassador to Israel."

***That in itself is bad enough, but on the other hand, the Orange Dude can't do anything but sit there and take it, since to admit he took the bait from Dermer would prove once and for all what a tool he is for the Zionists and therefore a clear and present danger to U.S. security. This is the huge point that we must take note of and deal with from this whole incident.***

There is no question in my mind that Dermer should be declared “persona non grata” and removed from this country pronto. In addition, Boehner should step down immediately as his is clearly unfit and a threat to U.S. diplomacy and security.

This subterfuge should be headline news. The citizens of this country need to take notice of the entities who are pulling the strings in our government and the names of everyone who are their puppets, both willing and unwilling (you know, compromised politicians). Time to clean up the cesspool and take control of our own government again.



It's nice to think that someone as entrenched as Netanyahu can be defeated in Israel. world wide wally Jan 2015 #1
he will have a stroke one of these days. Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #9
caused by whom, or what, I wonder. ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #30
caused by alcohol, I think. Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #34
Got it. ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #36
I've Been Wondering About Possible Israeli Back-Lash Stallion Jan 2015 #2
It would be wonderful to see both of these brass-plated assholes hifiguy Jan 2015 #3
brass-plated assholes BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #4
boner better be careful of that brass-plated assholes thing. calimary Jan 2015 #5
His skin tone has almost ruined oranges for me. kairos12 Jan 2015 #6
LoL! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2015 #7
This is all due to the complete lack of respect the GOP has shown this President CanonRay Jan 2015 #8
Agreed. qucumbbruce Jan 2015 #10
Welcome to DU CanonRay Jan 2015 #12
It's just too much fun watching President Obama lately Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #11
How come "the most busted name in news" is clueless about this growing scandal? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #13
well there was this.... Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #14
No offence, please refrain from posting any video from Fox in any response. Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #15
I think that's an unreasonable request. Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #16
YOU specifically asked why leftynyc Jan 2015 #22
Things that make you go "hmmmmm". And...what? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #23
Asked for proof leftynyc Jan 2015 #24
When did Fox buy CNN? Link? One video is......."proof"? Link? Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #25
Left has a few issues today. Just ignore for a bit ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #38
Excuse me leftynyc Jan 2015 #44
LOL ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #49
A treasonous asshole Madmiddle Jan 2015 #17
Stop with the bullshit leftynyc Jan 2015 #21
Not quite. They CLAIM to be an ally. ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #31
And as I pointed out leftynyc Jan 2015 #33
Wow. I am IMPRESSED! You know everyone in government! ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #35
Do feel free to point leftynyc Jan 2015 #37
Just go away. You are being foolish ChairmanAgnostic Jan 2015 #39
Because I'm recognizing reality leftynyc Jan 2015 #41
Just when do allies, come to the PEOPLES HOUSE DearAbby Jan 2015 #46
Are you saying leftynyc Jan 2015 #47
There's Something Even More Telling in This Article Bette R. Daize Jan 2015 #18
This is Not a "Forbes OP Ed" but from a Self Identified "Left" Pundit - Great Indictment Though Indykatie Jan 2015 #19
Here is the Forbes article Voice for Peace Jan 2015 #28
As Indykatie pointed out... that't not a Forbes piece FBaggins Jan 2015 #48
I hope this buries Bibi in the elections leftynyc Jan 2015 #20
100th Rec, thank you very much Hekate Jan 2015 #26
Hilarious underpants Jan 2015 #27
kick cwydro Jan 2015 #29
To Boehner: My late card-playing grandmother used to tell us when we were behind in a game kelliekat44 Jan 2015 #32
My prediction is that Netanyahu will not address Congress. MineralMan Jan 2015 #40
I agree leftynyc Jan 2015 #42
Also, there will be plenty of State Department pressure MineralMan Jan 2015 #43
I honestly don't think the State leftynyc Jan 2015 #45
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