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2015-05-19 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

So why has Obama been hammering Israel for so long?

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Posted by gorb 2015-05-19 15:37|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 Uh, because Israel is filled with perfidious Juice and there is power and influence to be gained by allying with the various parties who are trying to destroy them?

Posted by SteveS 2015-05-19 16:25|| 2015-05-19 16:25|| Front Page Top

#2 He's not too keen on African nations who's predominate religion is fundamental Christianity either. However, in the great game of RISK, those are of more interest to the Chinese player rather than his buds who want the Middle East territory.

Posted by Procopius2k 2015-05-19 17:03|| 2015-05-19 17:03|| Front Page Top

#3 "If you’re asking why not provide a formal treaty [with the GCC,] the truth of the matter is, is that the treaty process is very cumbersome, requires congressional approval, and it’s not necessary in this situation in order for us to be able to accomplish the goals that we wanted to meet."

At least he's consistent...

Posted by Pappy 2015-05-19 18:00|| 2015-05-19 18:00|| Front Page Top

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