U.S. President-elect Barack Obama broke his silence Tuesday on Israel's assault of Gaza and said he was 'deeply concerned' about the loss of civilian lives in both Gaza and in Israel. | The only thing he's 'deeply concerned' about is that it won't be over when he takes over and it's dumped in his lap. |
| Yes, it's becoming very clear that Mr. O loves to do the ironic cool sarcastic schtick, but when it comes to making tough decisions, well ... not his bag and in any case who wants to hear Michelle nag if she doesn't like what he decides? Lord but this is going to be a long 4 years. |
However, Obama refused to comment any further and said he would adhere to his principle that only U.S. President George W. Bush would speak for American foreign policy at this time, adding he would have plenty more to say after his Jan. 20 inauguration.
| Israelis better hurry the hell up ... |
"I am hopeful that the basis on which an immediate ceasefire can take place can be found. It obviously depends on what we do on the crossings, what we do on the tunnels, what we do about the supply and trafficking in arms and what security we can give to both the Palestinian people and the Israeli people," he told reporters.