This exchange is interesting. Netanyahu, speaking to Obama, is echoing Obama’s comments that Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself, emphasizing that as a longstanding principle of Israeli sovereignty. However, I don’t believe for a moment that he wants to use military action without the aid of America, especially considering the vulnerable position they are in with the Arab Winter. However, I believe he is emphasizing it this way to show the world that America and Israel are inseparable partners, as a show of strength, because as I said, I believe he very much wants it this way.

Obama, on the other hand, means it for an entirely different reason, that we will actually let Israel defend itself, by itself, because he is a Palestinian sympathizer. He’s made that clear throughout his administration, and though Netanyahu is attempting to change that perception, I’m sure Bibi’s enemies are well aware of Obama’s real position.




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GiantM
GiantM

In this story: http://blog.newvoices.org/2012/03/05/obama-at-aipac-ive-got-israels-back/

Obama states: "I've got Israel's back".

This is how interpret those very words. Picture a political cartoon of Obama greeting Bibi, shaking his hand and then patting him on the back as he enters the White House through he back door once again. However this time around, the pat on the back leaves a distinctive mark. It appears Obama has left a bulls-eye target and clearly marked...."aim here".

A cynical point of view? Of course! But the very words he stated clearly contradict his actions towards Israel ever since he became President, I don't for a moment beleive that he has Israel's back.

Just as Congressman Joe Wilson so boldly said on Sept 10, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR_Ol3VA37o [minute 1:28] the same remains true today!!!

Don't be fooled folks, as I'm sure Bibi is not.

librtifirst
librtifirst

Israel has been voicing their sovereign right to defend themselves, and this is directed at the US. There is a reason for this, as the US prepares for war with Iran. Israel leaders have cautioned against it at this time. Israel may very well see the flaws in doing it as we did in Iraq. Their interest is only in hitting their nuclear facilities, and ours seems to be an Iraq style invasion and take over. Israel's leaders may very well see this kind of conflict as being increasingly inflammatory, and creating an even bigger problem for them in the middle east. When factoring in Russian and Chinese posturing on the subject, it becomes even more risky. A US invasion would destroy the trade agreements that these two countries have with Iran, which is not a strategic advantage that they would appreciate losing. It is likely that Russia and China are already fighting proxy wars with us in them middle east, and therefor they may just step it up. This would likely get even more of our troops killed.

1vote
1vote

These are desperate times, indeed!

saus
saus

Shorter Bibi: "Sorry dude, we ain't going down like that."

I live in Israel and I am not prepared to live in a world, or this region with Nuclear Islamist Theocracts dictating terms or events to anyone. Nor can our lives hinge or march to the election timetables of Barack Obama, and rightfully so. We are going to do whatever we have to do, irrespective of what anyone has to say about it. These are sorry times indeed that an American President is so distorted in his vision and worldview he cannot see the world clearly. Over 70% of Americans support Israel, we may need it shortly. So thank you.

Constance
Constance

Many, many of us support Israel. We would support Israel doing whatever is necessary to protect herself. The sooner the better, in my opinion.

PFFV
PFFV

This patriotic American supports the Great Nation of Israel and its peace loving people, NOT our Liar in Chief and Anti-American POS POTUS. God Bless Israel!

librtifirst
librtifirst

Eventually, the world will be in such bad shape that you will live in the safest place on earth. You have God's promise of national preservation. Nobody else does. You will be the last ones standing.

Mensaman62
Mensaman62

Look at 2:26 into the video, right as Bibi says "we are together" O pulls away and looks like he wants to run....very telling of his true feelings.

I stand with Israel!

Nodnyl
Nodnyl

Yes! Finally someone who will stand up and fight for his/her national security, and against obama! The Republicans won't do it, for fear they will be called racist or too extreme, never mind America is more at risk everyday under the current administration.

Viva Israel, and America may be calling for you to help "US" very soon!

KODONOVAN
KODONOVAN

Netanyahu is a war hero, a proven patriot, a man of deep conviction,integrity,and resolve. We have Homey the Clown, a self indulgent egomaniac, lacking integrity, completely dishonest, a professional spineless hypocrite. Which one do you believe and trust?

KODONOVAN
KODONOVAN

You can trust Obama to keep his promise. Just ask Cardinal Dolan, and everyone who's going to get to keep their original healthcare plans. Did he write a Presidential directive like the one he gave to Stupak?

NYGino
NYGino

Israel presents to us an intelligent man of the world, a true national leader with the wisdom, experience and desire to do what is right for his country and we are represented by someone who does not even know or understand what we stand for or have fought for from the Revolutionary war on. Think about this.

PFFV
PFFV

Netanyahu is a fearless and brilliant leader unlike our Community Rabble-Rouser/Divider in Chief. Netanyahu "Barry Soetoro, Israel will be the man you would never dare to be. We will take out Iran's nuclear facilities when we decide the time is prudent, despite your empty rhetoric."

VirusX
VirusX

Rush was right about one thing. The tenor of their statements was quite different. While Obama mugged for the cameras, between "uhhs", he managed to get out a 'We got your back, home slice! Chill out! I got this!', while Bibi said 'Israel reserves the right to defend itself by striking Iran'. Its almost like they never spoke to each other, and, in a way, I guess they didn't.

NJK
NJK

Gary Stein, the founder of Armed Forces Tea Party, was under fire again from the Marine Corps for comment made about Obama.

Posted by Gary Stein (Diary)

Monday, March 5th at 4:24PM EST

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Early today we reported that Gary Stein, the founder of Armed Forces Tea Party, was under fire again from the Marine Corps for comment made about Obama. He is officially being investigated for “making disloyal comment about the President”. The comments in question were made by his personal Facebook profile during a discussion about “NATO allowing the trial of US Troops for burning the Koran” on a Facebook Group and since been deleted. At this time he does not have a copy of the screen capture, which was sent by a Senior Enlisted Marine to his command. Although he has seen it and it was not a capture of the whole discussion just of a portion of it. The direct comment in question was on how he will not follow the orders off Obama. What was not give to the Marine Corps was the rest of the discussion which he further explained what those orders were unlawful orders and why. He went on to explain in the discussion that he respects the office but to the person. He has expressed that he does not mean disrespect to the office of the President, but he does not agree with the polices the Obama administration continues to press upon the people. He has since contacted Camp Pendleton base legal and was advised not to talk about the case. Also he will not be given a lawyer by the Marine Corps until his command give him a piece of paper stating what his if being investigated for. He is now back at work and filling his duties. This is an unfortunate event that stems from Military members that are not correctly educated on the 1st amendment. Members of the military have the right to say or to write what they think, up to a point. They can’t say things that encourage violence (other than as part of authorized military operations) or urge others to violate military regulations. Our military leaders need to understand and respect our rights. They need to realize that civic-minded engagement by our fighting men and women is not a sign of military weakness, but rather a sign of military strength.

I would think he needs to get involved with Sheriff Arpaio, and others. Obama is a foreign born usurper. The evidence is right there for anyone who is honest, which apparently doesn't include the entire treasonous Congress of The United States. I hope the parents of the Navy Seals and other soldiers have gotten information about Sheriff Arpaio's findings. They need to find out if their children died under a usurper.

This is from Redstate.com

virginiagentleman1
virginiagentleman1

What a contrast between these two men. The Israeli Prime Minister has a pair. The other guy, President Dufus doesn't.

Cindy09
Cindy09

Make no mistake about it, while the whole issue centers on Israel and the looming Iranian threat; reality is, it is more about where we stand in regards to Israel. I have no doubt and the Bible does mention that the moment the Israeli people are back to their homeland, they will have G-d's protection over their lives. For one thing, G-d's promise to keep Israel and to protect her is very valid. If and when the world will leave Israel isolated, G-d will still keep His promises and will intervene whenever necessary. Where does that leave us? We have to keep standing for Israel! We are blessed when we bless Israel! But we know that at the end, our own people will turn against us thus ushering us into great persecution. At the end, Jesus will do just what he says and that, removing us from this world. But He will protect to Israel to the end until she says "Blessed He who come in the Name of the Lord!"

NYGino
NYGino

You could see the animosity in Obama. If Netanyahu wanted to talk to America he should have been looking at the camera, at us, not the American traitor sitting next to him.

sara holy land
sara holy land

Stutter - because he knows, Netanyahu does not agree with him and probably did not take Obama's remarks as an option.

Thank God - I believe Netanyahu and trust him.

Should not be trusted on anyone as it is. actually our existence.

sara holy land
sara holy land

I think that indeed Hussan want to show that there is mutual consent.

But, from Netanyahu's remarks emphasizing that we are responsible for our security and he will make the decisions.

Netanyahu looked him straight in the eyes - and he said ,with no words I can not trust you and I do not believe you.

Watchman74
Watchman74

Last time they were together Obama gave Netanyahu the icy stare of death, this time is not much better.

las1
las1

It's different this time... it's obvious... it's totally different.

It's the deathly stare of ice.

On The Mark
On The Mark

If Newt or Santorum or maybe even Romney (ptui) wins, then on Nov. 3 Israel bombs Iran and tells still POTUS Hussein to eat it. That is, of course, if Hussein hasn't sold Israel down the river by then.

sara holy land
sara holy land

what's the Meaning of the word potus.

God willing, we will win.

Without "help" of Husan.

NYGino
NYGino

Sara, POTUS, President Of The United States.

שרה אנדג'קו
שרה אנדג'קו

THANK YOU

I do not know how my name is changed.

And I can not go for previous

SARA HOLY LAND

las1
las1

I'm only at 42 seconds into this clip and it makes me sick to my stomach to see Netanyahu trying to plumb the depths of Obama's traitorous depravity, to dredge the effluent tributaries of Obama's hate and contempt for Israel, and to try to haul to the surface in a net any thing resembling the Obama regime's "undying support" for Israel. Netanyahu is hope and strength itself.

My heart breaks for Netanyahu and for Israel that he has to even sit beside this execrable criminal in the White House.

God Help America.

welltempered2
welltempered2

Obama thoughts: "This is an election year so you better be saying, with sincerity, what we rehearsed in the Oval Office. I need that jewish money and vote. After I'm re-elected I deal with you, BIbi."

NYGino
NYGino

He has to practice his sincerity!

tvlgds
tvlgds

I hope Bibi doesn't trust this lying POS!

Sinsonta
Sinsonta

Israel better defend themselfs because Obama will not move a figer to help. I hope Netanyahu will not be counting with Obama because if he does, Israel will be lost.

PuritanD71
PuritanD71

GOP leaders are also saying the right thing. The problem I have is that they have never stood their ground against Obama for some strange reason. I just do not know if they will be willing when one of our greatest allies will be in need of our help.

Knowing the recent history of Israel, they will probably be just fine. However, it would be good to know that the US has your back when you need them.

librtifirst
librtifirst

God made a promise to protect Israel. Torah prophesy even describes birds of fire just falling out of the sky as they go to attack Israel. I believe it, and don't think that God needs us to keep them safe. In the end, even the US will go against her. That is just biblical fact. Iran will never destroy Israel, no matter what we do.

las1
las1

Well Newt is standing with Israel and called Obama the most dangerous US president in recent history.

Now what's that again about Newt being part of the beltway insiders?

librtifirst
librtifirst

I wouldn't say that Newt is lying about his position on this, but I also recognize that every president I have ever seen campaign has fallen far short of doing what he said he would do. Campaigns are where politicians lie to get power. Trusting in these guys will only bring disappointment and pain. (in many ways)

PuritanD71
PuritanD71

Well, I am glad that Newt and the rest of the Republican field stands with Israel. My concern is with the GOP leadership in congress who say they will prevent Iran from having a nuke, but are unwilling to stand up to O on virtually everything.

I am unsure of your question being on topic with Israel.

las1
las1

My question was rhetorical... and honestly even I don't know what the heck I was saying... oh yeah... now I know... Newt is touted as the typical beltway insider, yet you have Boehner and the usual suspects talking a good game about Israel, but Newt is the only one who grasps the game and understands it well. And he's willing to full-out say who and what Obama is and the danger he poses to America... yet the Romney and belt-way types refuse to say it. Yet the GOP establishment who actually are the inside-the-beltway gang attached to Romney tar Newt as the pin-up-boy of the insider-beltway. Go figure!

Hope my muddle was clear enough... or maybe I just haven't had my supper yet.

NYGino
NYGino

AS long as our impostor in chief has the helm don't count on it.

PuritanD71
PuritanD71

That is what I was saying...I think

stevenbiot
stevenbiot

You can tell that me, me, me, Obama hates being lectured to by Netanyahu. Why hasn't Obama bowed to him yet?

PuritanD71
PuritanD71

Now that would be a picture. It is an interesting question, though. Obama has bowed to every other ME leader except Israel.....hmmm.

NYGino
NYGino

He's not a Muslim, that's why.

stevenbiot
stevenbiot

Why cant he make an exception? That would be so multicultural of him.

NYGino
NYGino

To a lefty multiculturalism only means something if they have something to gain from the concept. Like votes.