This is the truth. Many Israeli politicians are far more critical of their government than most members of the U.S. Congress who assume a knee-jerk loyalty to Israel no matter how wrong they are.
Hagel was simply right, the right-wingers in Israel and AIPAC are NOT the friends of the US, or interested in a lasting peace in the Middle East, unless the most extreme of minorities, the ultra-Zionist Jews, rule the world. Palestinian Arabs, as well as other non-Arabs (like Iran) have more than adequate history to show that Israel has been the aggressor in the ongoing “wars”, and attacks on neighbors. Israel was created by the UN by taking land (yes, over the years, Jewish residents DID buy legitimately some of that land), and creating a “nation” that was supposed to be a “homeland” for both Jews AND Arabs.
The twisted and distorted history of evangelicals in this country who support the oppression BY the Jewish right-wing in Israel, indeed opposed by moderates and “liberals” in Israel, distorts what comes up in our Congress, and it is time we realized Israel is NOT our 51st state, and Netanyahu is NOT our Secretary of State, a Governor, or Speaker of the House and President of OUR Senate.
It is time to pull the wolf cub off our collective teat, and teach it some manners, and restrain its predatory instincts.
Just my opinion, but I think there are complications to this whole discussion. I am perfectly happy to be critical of Israeli policy about the West Bank and Gaza Strip — the settlements are both illegal and a very bad idea — but I also think that Israel deserves to live in peace within secure borders. In my opinion, Israel in the long term is not helping its own cause, but most of the Islamic states in the neighborhood are also way out of line. The US should make it clear to Israel that there’s no blank check, but it also has to make it clear to the world that Israel (within its proper borders) should be left in peace.
I visit DanzigerCartoons.com daily – and I’m sure I’ve seen this ‘toon before. When I looked at the date (in the lower left of this one), I noticed January 13, 2012. Are drawings that old being recycled? Hagel was nominated on January 7, 2013 – so what’s going on?
The Republicans problem with Hagel is simple. He was a Republican that served in the military. “Real” Republicans avoid military service like the plague. Service is for chumps, doncha know?
The “wipe Israel off the map” quote was a very bad interpretation from the original Farsi.-————————-Are you & I the only ones on this board that have become aware of that?Some people need to pay attention and become better informed.
There’s a difference between supporting Israel and supporting every dumb idea that comes out of the current Israeli administration. A true friend would look at what’s in the long term interest of both the US and Israel.
Further to the discussion opened by ne7minder55, I submit the following:
Israel must be wiped off the map.To quote therefrom:
What has just been demonstrated is irrefutable proof of media manipulation and propaganda in action. The AP deliberately alters an IRNA quote to sound more threatening. The Israeli media not only repeats the fake quote but also steals the original authors’ words. The unsuspecting public reads this, forms an opinion and supports unnecessary wars of aggression, presented as self defense, based on the misinformation.
rockngolfer about 11 years ago
I agree that Hagel’s problem is that he refuses to toe the Republican Party line. They still believe the “for us or against us” absurdity of W.
Chillbilly about 11 years ago
Chuck Schumer is the worst of sycophants, whose loyalty is displaced and whose shameless political brown-nosing is an embarrassment to New York state.
Rickapolis about 11 years ago
It is pathetic. A politician tells the truth and the republican heads explode.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 11 years ago
This is the truth. Many Israeli politicians are far more critical of their government than most members of the U.S. Congress who assume a knee-jerk loyalty to Israel no matter how wrong they are.
Dtroutma about 11 years ago
Hagel was simply right, the right-wingers in Israel and AIPAC are NOT the friends of the US, or interested in a lasting peace in the Middle East, unless the most extreme of minorities, the ultra-Zionist Jews, rule the world. Palestinian Arabs, as well as other non-Arabs (like Iran) have more than adequate history to show that Israel has been the aggressor in the ongoing “wars”, and attacks on neighbors. Israel was created by the UN by taking land (yes, over the years, Jewish residents DID buy legitimately some of that land), and creating a “nation” that was supposed to be a “homeland” for both Jews AND Arabs.
The twisted and distorted history of evangelicals in this country who support the oppression BY the Jewish right-wing in Israel, indeed opposed by moderates and “liberals” in Israel, distorts what comes up in our Congress, and it is time we realized Israel is NOT our 51st state, and Netanyahu is NOT our Secretary of State, a Governor, or Speaker of the House and President of OUR Senate.
It is time to pull the wolf cub off our collective teat, and teach it some manners, and restrain its predatory instincts.
lonecat about 11 years ago
Just my opinion, but I think there are complications to this whole discussion. I am perfectly happy to be critical of Israeli policy about the West Bank and Gaza Strip — the settlements are both illegal and a very bad idea — but I also think that Israel deserves to live in peace within secure borders. In my opinion, Israel in the long term is not helping its own cause, but most of the Islamic states in the neighborhood are also way out of line. The US should make it clear to Israel that there’s no blank check, but it also has to make it clear to the world that Israel (within its proper borders) should be left in peace.
vwdualnomand about 11 years ago
netanyahu is still emphasizing that his brother was leading the rescue mission at entebbe.
dwilliams_72206 about 11 years ago
I visit DanzigerCartoons.com daily – and I’m sure I’ve seen this ‘toon before. When I looked at the date (in the lower left of this one), I noticed January 13, 2012. Are drawings that old being recycled? Hagel was nominated on January 7, 2013 – so what’s going on?
klr562 about 11 years ago
then have Syria take back all the Palestinian’s they kicked out of thier country. Or how about the Egyptians?
Ryan Plut about 11 years ago
Really? Recycling a strip from only a few weeks ago?
rockngolfer about 11 years ago
America actually has 5,500 nukes, but otherwise I agree with your points.
pirate227 about 11 years ago
Amazing how the truth get’s RWNJ’s upset. Good show, Mr. Hagel.
WaitingMan about 11 years ago
The Republicans problem with Hagel is simple. He was a Republican that served in the military. “Real” Republicans avoid military service like the plague. Service is for chumps, doncha know?
derlehrer about 11 years ago
The “wipe Israel off the map” quote was a very bad interpretation from the original Farsi.-————————-Are you & I the only ones on this board that have become aware of that?Some people need to pay attention and become better informed.
pdchapin about 11 years ago
There’s a difference between supporting Israel and supporting every dumb idea that comes out of the current Israeli administration. A true friend would look at what’s in the long term interest of both the US and Israel.
derlehrer about 11 years ago
Further to the discussion opened by ne7minder55, I submit the following:
Israel must be wiped off the map.To quote therefrom:
What has just been demonstrated is irrefutable proof of media manipulation and propaganda in action. The AP deliberately alters an IRNA quote to sound more threatening. The Israeli media not only repeats the fake quote but also steals the original authors’ words. The unsuspecting public reads this, forms an opinion and supports unnecessary wars of aggression, presented as self defense, based on the misinformation.
Rymlianin about 11 years ago
Bibi is no Yoni.