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Topic started on 8-1-2009 @ 06:48 PM by serbsta
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Now, this might just sound too boring for some members on here because they want everything to have a fantastical imaginary story where someone is
plotting to do this and that they eventually have control over all. The reason behind these latest developments might not be so interesting but is
still a conspiracy in itself.
‘Kiss of death’ for Palestine
It has nothing to do with Hamas… nothing to do with rocket attacks in Southern Israel….. the truth is, it’s all about scoring points (and
votes) for the upcoming Israeli election…. not a thing more, not a thing less.
*Below is only snippets of the article from
HERE
Gaza War Role Is Political Lift for Ex-Premier
By Ethan Bronner
JERUSALEM — A few weeks ago, Defense Minister Ehud Barak was considered a dead man walking in Israeli politics. Members of his Labor Party were
plotting to replace him after elections on Feb. 10, if not before. Under his leadership, the storied party of David Ben-Gurion and Golda Meir had sunk
so low in the polls that there was serious talk it might disappear.
There is, however, much irony — and uncertainty — in this political upheaval. Although Mr. Barak has gained from the war, he was opposed to it
for far longer than any of the other top leaders and has been the most eager of them for a cease-fire since it began. Many abroad recall Mr. Barak as
the prime minister who in 2000 went further than any Israeli leader in peace offers to the Palestinians, only to see the deal fail and explode in a
violent Palestinian uprising that drove him from power.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 06:50 PM by 04326
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reply to post by serbsta
i knew that the popularity in the upcoming elections was a big consideration but didn't know the full details.
fantastic post! 
S&F for the effort.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 06:55 PM by crmanager
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I knew it I knew it I knew it.
"The real reason..." is always anti-israeli.
Not because they knew Obama is not a friend of Israel and they will be alone when he takes office so they had to act now.
Not 5000 rockets being fired since 2005 and 17 suicide bombers killing, maiming and destroying.
Not Hamas refusing to recognize the right of Israel to even exist and taking support from Iran whose leader says Israel is a "rotting corpse" and
will "Burn in fire" and "will be pushed in the sea." Or that little denying the Holocaust.
Nope. It's all about Israeli elections and the petty needs of a politician.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 06:59 PM by ravenshadow13
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Obama has not 100% stated whether or not he supports Israel. He does not currently support either side because of the violence they have both caused.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 07:34 PM by UmbraSumus
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The REAL reason behind Israel's blitzkreig on Gaza!reply to post by
serbsta
When i saw the picture that accompanied the headline , i thought,
what the .... !!!
Thanks for the laugh .
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 07:44 PM by serbsta
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Obama hasnt yet stated his stance on Israel but i think the fact that he hasnt said anything at all regarding recent events speaks for itself.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 07:46 PM by FredT
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Dude you need to post some sort of warning about graphic images. I WAS eating dinner 
If true this makes this whole invasion even worse than I ever imagined.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 07:47 PM by crmanager
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He is going to talk to HAMMAS! That says it all.
Israel loses. Palestinians win.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 08:05 PM by ll__raine__ll
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Originally posted by crmanager
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He is going to talk to HAMMAS! That says it all.
Israel loses. Palestinians win.
i don't believe it specifically says anything.
any foreign government involved in (or involving itself in) the israel/palestine situation should communicate with both sides. it's called
'diplomacy' in my opinion.
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reply posted on 8-1-2009 @ 10:52 PM by serbsta
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Originally posted by FredT
reply to post by serbsta
Dude you need to post some sort of warning about graphic images. I WAS eating dinner
If true this makes this whole invasion even worse than I ever imagined.
Sorry about that.
Yeah thats true, if this all is just for political votes than its worse than we ever imagined, why go that far? I cant believe people would take lives
for the sake of votes. I know im looking at it with a simple view, but its all there in black and white.
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reply posted on 10-1-2009 @ 07:08 AM by undermind
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Originally posted by serbsta
There is, however, much irony — and uncertainty — in this political upheaval. Although Mr. Barak has gained from the war, he was opposed to it
for far longer than any of the other top leaders and has been the most eager of them for a cease-fire since it began. Many abroad recall Mr. Barak as
the prime minister who in 2000 went further than any Israeli leader in peace offers to the Palestinians, only to see the deal fail and explode in a
violent Palestinian uprising that drove him from power.
Op your post doesn't make clear that Ehud Barak is commander in chief of Operation Cast Lead?
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