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| Chas Freeman blames the Jooooos for his downfall |
| 2009-03-11 |
| Ben Smith, Politico ...Hours before the Director of National Intelligence, Dennis Blair, expressed his "regret" at Freeman's withdrawal, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) told Blair he was concerned about "statements that [Freeman]'s made that appear either to be inclined to lean against Israel or too much in favor of China." In particular, Freeman has described "Israeli violence against Palestinians" as a key barrier to Mideast peace, and referred to violence in Tibet last year - widely seen in the United States as a revolt against Chinese occupation - as a "race riot." Freeman left no doubt about where he places blame in a written statement after his withdrawal. "The libels on me and their easily traceable email trails show conclusively that there is a powerful lobby determined to prevent any view other than its own from being aired, still less to factor in American understanding of trends and events in the Middle East," he wrote. "The tactics of the Israel Lobby plumb the depths of dishonor and indecency and include character assassination, selective misquotation, the willful distortion of the record, the fabrication of falsehoods, and an utter disregard for the truth." Freeman's departure echoed moments during last year's presidential campaign when Obama - generally willing to ignore the daily political tempests - abandoned aides and advisers who drew strong, persistent criticism on the question of Israel, which became, in the politics of the presidential campaign, a proxy issue for more general toughness on Islamic terrorism.... |
| Posted by:Mike |
| #12 Or maybe there are just no Democrats who aren't bent. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2009-03-11 22:40 |
| #11 I think Richard is right: they're out of touch. Then again, they're also incompetent. Out of touch AND incompetent! |
| Posted by: Steve White 2009-03-11 14:57 |
| #10 Chas Freeman blames the Jooooos for his downfall Hmmm, a closet muslim exposed. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-03-11 14:17 |
| #9 Freeman is not so odd. Over the years, many who shill for the Saudis fall into three categories. 1. Bought 2. Undue interest in boys (see Lawrence and many others ) 3. Both With the addition of Chinese paymasters to Freeman's resume, it seems # 1 is this fellows problem. What a tool. |
| Posted by: Dogsbody 2009-03-11 11:58 |
| #8 The White House staff isn't as inept in vetting as they appear. It's more that they are totally out of touch with most of us Americans. To them, there isn't anything controversal about Freeman and the others. |
| Posted by: Richard of Oregon 2009-03-11 11:08 |
| #7 I strongly support the Zionist conspirators in this particular matter. |
| Posted by: DoDo 2009-03-11 11:07 |
| #6 Just another example of the woefully inept and completely clueless White House staff. BO is rapidly becoming as big a laughing stock behind closed doors in WDC as Jimmah was in his "heyday". There seems to be a "hell bent for election" attempt to put the most politically liberal people possible into key staff positions. Something that does not work. Particularly in positions pertaining to Intell or National Security, you don't want anyone with political blinders on. |
| Posted by: James Carville 2009-03-11 10:34 |
| #5 Hurry, hurry Freeman... outta here NOW. They've got the IG looking into your Soodie and Chicom stuff. Barry, the Hildebeast, Rahm, Geithner, and Kissenger & Associates all insist that you be GONE. It unanimoose, so scram! |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-03-11 10:04 |
| #4 "The tactics of the Israel Lobby plumb the depths of dishonor and indecency and include character assassination, selective misquotation, the willful distortion of the record, the fabrication of falsehoods, and an utter disregard for the truth." Well thanks for proving their point, Chaz... |
| Posted by: tu3031 2009-03-11 10:00 |
| #3 Actually, according to my sources, it had more to do with his money links to both the Saudis and ChiComs. |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2009-03-11 09:56 |
| #2 "The tactics of the Israel Lobby plumb the depths of dishonor and indecency and include character assassination.... Mebe they were behind the attacks on "W" as well? (evil snark endex) |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2009-03-11 08:44 |
| #1 It was his view on the Joooos that was his downfall, actually. Here in America we still hew to old-fashioned standards of right and wrong. This is not an approach unique to Judaism, contrary to Mr. Freeman's odd little world-view. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2009-03-11 08:39 |