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"No American administration has done more for Israel than Barack OBAMA's." UTUSN Dec 2016 #1
Unfortunately, it won't matter after the 20th still_one Dec 2016 #2
Not sure - his audience may be international karynnj Dec 2016 #7
Internationally you are absolutely right, but the "new Amerika", will not agree to it still_one Dec 2016 #10
Agree completely - and think that Trump may actually limit how much we can lead karynnj Dec 2016 #13
the US won't lead at all under Trump. geek tragedy Dec 2016 #60
Leading wont happen at all, in fact most of the human family is gonna Eliot Rosewater Dec 2016 #77
"I have climbed Masada, swum in the Dead Sea, piloted a jet in its limited air space... " UTUSN Dec 2016 #3
"Israel can either be Jewish or democratic. It cannot be both." UTUSN Dec 2016 #5
Either a theocracy or a democracy. That is the sad truth, once you wrap your head around it. Hekate Dec 2016 #51
Definitely not a theocracy oberliner Dec 2016 #56
The Ultra Orthodox have the final say in nearly everything. And Autocrats find the structure of... Hekate Dec 2016 #63
Still not a theocracy oberliner Dec 2016 #80
What's ironic was that ultra-orthodox did not want the creation of the State of Israel ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #103
Israel is the Jewish state HoneyBadger Dec 2016 #72
I still cannot accept that "swum" is a word oberliner Dec 2016 #55
Blame me, not KERRY. n/t UTUSN Dec 2016 #67
I blame myself oberliner Dec 2016 #71
It may look and sound strange, BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #73
How about "drug" in the same context? oberliner Dec 2016 #74
"Drag" is a regular BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #84
To help with regular vs. irregular verbs ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #104
Thanks, FA! BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #107
You're very welcome! Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #115
That's the problem. Igel Dec 2016 #93
LOL BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #94
What did you used to say before you found out that 'swum' is correct? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Dec 2016 #111
Swam, probably oberliner Dec 2016 #113
It's nigh impossible with all the facts on the ground. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #102
He is giving a wonderful response to all the nasty anger of Netanyahu karynnj Dec 2016 #4
Chuck Schumer speaks for me, not that man. tritsofme Dec 2016 #6
I'm interested in an explanation. UTUSN Dec 2016 #8
? n/t. okieinpain Dec 2016 #9
Well, there is no politician I have ever respected as much as Secretary Kerry .. and he is right. karynnj Dec 2016 #12
There are few Democratic politicians I have had less respect for over the years than Kerry tritsofme Dec 2016 #24
Likewise, I have been a long time member of the John Kerry DU group karynnj Dec 2016 #32
Why is kissing Israel's ass a job requirement in the US government, in your opinion? geek tragedy Dec 2016 #62
Real friends tell you when you're wrong mythology Dec 2016 #69
Then I judge your comprehension and perception skills no differently than those of the BibizBoyz. blm Dec 2016 #76
Then those few politicians must be doing something right. phleshdef Dec 2016 #96
Do you really need to employ anti-Semitic canards to make your point? tritsofme Dec 2016 #108
Donald Trump is a pig. Vladmir Putin is a pig. Netanyahu is a pig. phleshdef Dec 2016 #110
Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #47
A little over the line, I think, considering Netanyahu's meddling in US politics Xipe Totec Dec 2016 #50
+1,000 malaise Dec 2016 #97
Schumer Doesn't Speak For Me Me. Dec 2016 #53
We should first speak for America's interests, not those of a foreign government. nt procon Dec 2016 #61
I disagree. mountain grammy Dec 2016 #66
No, the tyrant Netanyahu speaks for you. phleshdef Dec 2016 #95
+1 Thank you for speaking up. I agree with you. grossproffit Dec 2016 #109
Are you in favour of more settlements, then? muriel_volestrangler Dec 2016 #112
If you objected to it, you don't understand it. stevenleser Dec 2016 #119
"The Israeli P.M. (administration) the most Right wing (ever) driven by most extreme elements" UTUSN Dec 2016 #11
"be clear: Settlement expansion has nothing to do with Israel's security." UTUSN Dec 2016 #14
"Does anyone believe the settlers would submit to Palestinian rule?" UTUSN Dec 2016 #15
"trend to take West Bank for Israel. Off limits to Palestinian development." UTUSN Dec 2016 #16
"They believe in one state: Greater Israel." UTUSN Dec 2016 #17
"Where it leads: Separate and unequal. Would any in Israel accept that, in U.S., for themselves?" UTUSN Dec 2016 #18
"Iran ready for new relationship. It all depends on Two State solution." UTUSN Dec 2016 #21
Bullshit NobodyHere Dec 2016 #82
It's land theft malaise Dec 2016 #98
K&R... spanone Dec 2016 #19
Thank God for John Kerry. This... YvonneCa Dec 2016 #20
i imagine trump is bored and has turned to the cartoon channel. spanone Dec 2016 #22
"Our vote (abstention) was to save the Two State solution." UTUSN Dec 2016 #23
"That story was not written last week. It was written in 1987, Ronald RAYGUN." UTUSN Dec 2016 #25
"We reject the criticism that the U.S. abandoned Israel." UTUSN Dec 2016 #26
"be clear: 'occupied territory' - nothing new back to RAYGUN/GHW BUSH." UTUSN Dec 2016 #28
Trump's head is spinning... Satch59 Dec 2016 #27
Kerry certainly knows how to make a good argument! hrmjustin Dec 2016 #29
I haven't really been following what happened and is happening with all this, but xor Dec 2016 #45
K & R femmocrat Dec 2016 #30
"The U.S. did NOT draft or (push forward) the resolution. Made clear OBAMA would not make decision UTUSN Dec 2016 #31
We missed out on a great President :( Tatiana Dec 2016 #33
"Pres.CLINTON deserves great credit 16 yrs ago. Now we're at the (starting over) again" UTUSN Dec 2016 #34
"Principle 1: Clear & secure international boundary with Palestine/state... based on 1967" UTUSN Dec 2016 #35
"Principle 2: Two states with mutual recognition & equal rights for both peoples in either state" UTUSN Dec 2016 #36
"Principle 3: Just solution for Palestinian refugees" UTUSN Dec 2016 #37
"Principle 4: Provide agreed recognition of Jerusalem for both sides" UTUSN Dec 2016 #38
"Principle 5: Israel's security needs" UTUSN Dec 2016 #39
"Principle 6: End the conflict & all outstanding claims " UTUSN Dec 2016 #40
Oh how I'm going to miss having an intelligent, worldly administration. nolabear Dec 2016 #41
"We can only encourage to take this path, cannot walk it for them." UTUSN Dec 2016 #42
"Incoming administration different path, for them to decide. But we cannot be silent." UTUSN Dec 2016 #43
"Must not give in to pessimism. For Israelis AND Palestinians. Make those choices now." UTUSN Dec 2016 #44
Bwah-hah the MSRNC talk rabbit is overwhelmed, "We've been listening, KERRY talked OVER ONE HOUR!1" UTUSN Dec 2016 #46
Oh the talk rabbit says, "(DRUMPF) has PREEMPTED the speech ON TWITTER"!1 UTUSN Dec 2016 #48
One way friendships are not worth maintaining. elehhhhna Dec 2016 #99
Oh that's funny -- which one have you dubbed the talk rabbit? Hekate Dec 2016 #59
we cannot forget that Netanyahu is the Israeli version of trump. spanone Dec 2016 #49
I caught the last half hour. Kerry spoke straight from the heart, & from a lifetime of work. Hekate Dec 2016 #52
My take too karynnj Dec 2016 #75
UTUSN, I very much appreciate your summary in this thread Hekate Dec 2016 #54
Thank *YOU*. Occasionally I redeem myself for my more, um, "erratic" posts!1 n/t UTUSN Dec 2016 #65
Ditto. Thank you and great job! elehhhhna Dec 2016 #100
the israeli ambassador to the u.n. is on m$nbc calling Kerry a liar...fuck this guy...danny danon spanone Dec 2016 #57
Yep, Danon is an execrable character TubbersUK Dec 2016 #86
This guy has all the charm of an onion. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #105
This is a good speech oberliner Dec 2016 #58
I am glad to read your positive opinion nt karynnj Dec 2016 #64
Thank you Secretary Kerry, mountain grammy Dec 2016 #68
This was a classic speech BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #70
Sadly, I think Israel will be the worse for it too -- even as they get everything they want from karynnj Dec 2016 #78
I fear that you are exactly BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #79
It's a shame that Israel didn't elect a more reasonable PM oberliner Dec 2016 #81
Too true. BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #83
The second and third place finishers in the last election were Labor-Hatnua and the Arab List oberliner Dec 2016 #85
That looks promising BlueMTexpat Dec 2016 #87
Do you happen to know where I can find ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #106
What sort of demographics are you looking for? oberliner Dec 2016 #114
Yeah, all of the regular statistical breakdowns ... Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #116
There are no regular statistical breakdowns that come with every election in Israel oberliner Dec 2016 #117
Thank you. That's what I was looking for. Fantastic Anarchist Dec 2016 #118
It's too bad the US didn't either world wide wally Dec 2016 #90
Voting for Netanyahu was the worst move they could have made DFW Dec 2016 #91
It was an EXCELLENT speech, delivered in a tough, assertive tone. SpankMe Dec 2016 #88
netanyahu has found a best right-wing friend in trump spanone Dec 2016 #89
Sec. Kerry did a tremendous job Gothmog Dec 2016 #92
K & R Scurrilous Dec 2016 #101
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