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A Long Memorial Day

By on 6.1.10 @ 6:08AM

Topped off by Israel doing what it had to do.

Memorial Day

It was a bad morning for me today. I awakened feeling terribly ill, desperate, sad and fearful. But amazingly, after some Tazo tea and some breakfast, I felt a lot better.

I had a visit from my pal from youth, Joel Block, French lit. scholar and expert on fine watches, and his lovely girlfriend Yvonna. We talked about aging. Sad subject.

Then I slept almost all afternoon with my big wifey by my side in our apartment at the Watergate. At about six, we got up and went over to 23rd Street and walked down to Constitution, and then over to the Vietnam War Memorial. It was mobbed with high school students.

I had three people very close to me fight in Vietnam — John W. Keker, super lawyer, Lawrence Hyde Lissitzyn, super lawyer and super investor, and my late father-in-law, Dale Denman, Jr. of Prescott, Arkansas, big time Silver Star medal recipient, big, big time war fighting brave guy. All were heroes in combat. I am so happy that none of them had their names on the wall of the dead.

Then we walked over to the Korean War Memorial. It was better than last time because the space between the poncho-covered soldiers has been filled in with low plants, which makes it look less manicured. I was stunned by a certain aspect of this memorial. It has a low slab with the names of the nations that fought on our side in Korea. Norway, India, The Netherlands, Belgium, The Philippines, Britain, New Zealand, Australia.… I wonder how many will be there with the U.S. and South Korea for the next round, which looks as if it’s coming right up. We have a lot fewer friends than we had.

I thought about my superstar Uncle, Bob Denman, also of Prescott, who fought with astounding bravery and resolution at the Cho-Sin Reservoir in Korea and turned down a citation for a Silver Star because he wanted his whole unit to get the medal and it’s not a unit citation. This guy is in his late 70s or early 80s and he is as modest and kind as a man can be, and still a fine golfer. And a gentleman of the old school. Never gets excited or raises his voice. The Denmans are amazingly polite people.

I also thought of my pal Norman Lear, who flew more than 50 combat bomber missions over Nazi-occupied Europe. He is a diehard “progressive,” but also a super brave guy and a far better man than I will ever be — as are all of these stars.

Then off to an Italian dinner with my pals Russ and his girlfriend, Claire, and big wifey.

Now, to pack and prepare to go see my pal Ray Lucia. Ray is simply the best wealth manager I know of. He knows more about personal finance than any other person I have ever met. His advice — lots of liquidity and very wide diversification — is so sensible it has saved me from suicide many a night. This guy is a lifesaver where managing money is concerned. We are colleagues, so I am not disinterested, but even before we were colleagues, I was learning from him and being guided by him.

Now, before I go to sleep, let me tell you I love today’s news about the world condemning Israel for intercepting ships carrying unknown cargo, with Hamas minders on board, and then shooting some Palestinians and Turks on the ships who attacked the Israeli soldiers — who had not fired a shot — with pistols, knives and steel rods.

Imagine if Al Qaeda tried to land several freighter loads of cargo in Tijuana. What do you think the U.S. would do? What would we do if the terrorists attacked the U.S. Coast Guardsmen inspecting the ship with knives and pistols and steel rods? Guess what: Israel did what we would have done.

The UN, of course, yelled and screamed and called Israel names. Obama is standing up for Israel, for which I give him credit, at least as of this writing.

Poor Israel. The only democracy in the Middle East. The only nation that gives its Arab citizens rights under law. And the world hates Israel so much. Why do people hate Jews so much? I know Jews are a bit different… but to hate us this much? To want to kill us en masse? To condemn Israel for self-defense (while ignoring cold blooded murder by North Korea)? What’s going on?

God bless the devout Christians of this country. They are Israel’s best friends on the earth.

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Ben Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu. He writes “Ben Stein’s Diary” for every issue of The American Spectator.

Letter to the Editor View all comments (71) |

drudge ette obama| 6.1.10 @ 6:39AM

Two reasons. First, Israel is little America. The same people who hate America also hate Israel.
Second has to be cuisine.

Alan Brooks| 6.1.10 @ 8:34PM

Notice how N. Korea kills a few dozen (deliberately, not with paint guns) by sinking a ship, but the outcry is less intense.

Rodney Walton| 6.9.10 @ 2:11AM

Ben - As always you see things very well. The real disappointment is the Islamic government of Turkey. The current government in Turkey seems to be on a quest to revive the Ottoman Empire. Turkey is becoming most troubling.

Darin| 6.1.10 @ 7:22AM

Why do so many hate Israel? Simple. They are God's chosen people. God chose Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God did not choose Lot, Ishmael, or Esau.

God is sovereign, so He can do this if it is His will. And fallen man hates God, and thus His people, for this reason.

Ken (Old Texican)| 6.1.10 @ 9:36AM

Darin,
You are precisely correct about the Israelites being God's chosen people...........

But everyone seems to hate instead of love them because most people are ignorant...perhaps deliberately so...of what the Israelites were CHOSEN FOR!
They were chosen to "be a light unto the Gentiles".

(look it up.)
They were chosen to introduce the whole world to a Just and Righteous Creator.

The prophet Micah summed up their role best of all in my opinion...
"What does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, LOVE mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
I recomend a whole bunch of people hunt up the book "Gift of The Jews" I believe.

HELEN| 6.3.10 @ 11:59AM

I liked the Jews because Jesus was one....and I too wicha bnch of people read FIGT OF THE JEWS....
IT'S GREAT!

David T.| 6.1.10 @ 11:29AM

Darin--Actually, Chritians are the chosen people of God (1 Pet 2:9). Israel was the vessel for the Chosen One (not Obama), whom they rejected. I'm not being anti-Semitic here. I'm just pointing out that true Jews are those who embrace Jesus the Messiah. Nonetheless, we should support Israel as a faithful friend.

Robert | 6.3.10 @ 5:29PM

Dear Mr. David T,
Greetings! Christians have only been grafted in (Rom. 11:17-24). Israel's rejection is neither permanent not total (Rom. 11:1-10). Israel will be restored (Rom. 11:25-36). Yes, Christians are a chosen *generation*. That's the key! God will bless those who bless Israel, and curse those who curse Israel. When you start to _replace_ Israel with the church, that will lead you from Augustine unto Auschwitz. (It starts out as,"You have no right to live among us as Jews; to, You have no right to live among us; to, You have no right to live.) Do NOT go down that Hellish path, my friend.
Most respectfully and sincerely,
Robert

Venus| 6.4.10 @ 10:19PM

Excellent response! Thank you.
Venus

Mike| 6.1.10 @ 1:20PM

"God's chosen people".

Superstitious nonsense.

Post something here when you have rational argument.

Nick| 6.1.10 @ 1:31PM

Thanks for proving Darin's point, Mike.

There is nothing more rational than God.

ShortNSweet| 6.1.10 @ 2:49PM

God will bless those who bless His people (Jewish/Hebrew) and God will curse those who curse His people! Wether one believes has not one thing to do with wether or not it is true! It Is True! One day All will see clearly.

mames| 6.1.10 @ 5:02PM

agreed. the leaders of the islamofacists are just as tyranical as Hitler and only a philosphical hair's breath from our current congress and our infinitesimal President.
we orthodox Christians stand in support of all that is good as Christ instructed. Outside of the albiet liberal state of Israel there is nothing politically good in the Middle east. There was a time when we supported countries like Lebananon because it had held the same moral values as us. Sadly that day is long gone and so is the Paris of the Middle east.

paul | 6.3.10 @ 1:25PM

not only the Paris of the ME - but soon Paris itself will be a faint memory of its own past as the surge of islamism continues to rise in France (& Europe aka Eurabia)

mames| 6.1.10 @ 5:10PM

Please, Israel was chosen to be the line from which Christ came, that is it. The "Israelites" were chosen to be "children of God" from among the pagan Caldeans around Ur. The Israelites of the scripture are a reflection of all the fallen human race. Anyone now believing in Christ is also one of "the children of God" even as unbelieving Jews are not. We support modern Israel for its democratic polity and we would do the same for any other democratic state in the Middle East, as indeed we did in the past. Islam is counter to such a development and dictates the operation of almost every other country in the region.

Steve B| 6.1.10 @ 10:50PM

You hit the nail on the head. Absolutely right.

chuck| 6.1.10 @ 7:49AM

I think the Euroweinies treat Israel the way they do out of fear of riots from their huge Muslim immigrant population, and just a general, long-standing anti-sematism. The arabs hate everybody, even themselves.
What I don't understand is why so many Jews in this country are so liberal and support the Democrat party. My wife is Jewish, and with the exception of her and her brother, the entire family are hard-core liberal Democrats. But they don't live their lives like that. These are all hard-working, self-made people who work within their families and communities to better themselves. They don't try to suck off the government, but value hard work and education. I just don't get it. Israel's greatest supporters in this country and fundamental Christians and the Republican party, but the Jewish vote is overwhelmingly Democratic.

Louis Jenkins| 6.1.10 @ 8:30AM

The Jews are a stiff necked people. They cannot force themselves to admit they are wrong in their political choices. They continue to vote as Democrats just like their forefathers. It's traditional. Perhaps one day they will wake up, but only time will tell. None-the-less, I still support Israel and her efforts even though the world has closed ranks and hates her. (Now, let's wait for Purpleguy to pop up.)

Grandaddy| 6.1.10 @ 7:50AM

Ben, G-d promised Abraham that He would "Bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you". That is why real Christians love Isreal and ALL her children.

Brian Mc| 6.1.10 @ 8:13AM

I believe that it is a common misconception that if the government is 'charitable' then so is the populace. The uneducated vote for a 'charitable government' believing this makes them, in turn, charitable. Liberal Jews, like most liberals-short of the academic elitists-have it backwards. If the people are charitable, then it goes without saying that it's government would follow suit. Government control, which is what the elitists want, would never enter the equation because it would be unnecessary; hence, the 'people' would never demand it.

An ideallic theory on my part, to be sure.

FakeEagle| 6.1.10 @ 8:15AM

Count me among those Christians praying for the peace of Jerusalem, and the deliverance of God's chosen nation. "His gifts and his calling are irrevocable."

ShortNSweet| 6.1.10 @ 2:58PM

I too pray for the peace in Jerusalem.

ACynic| 6.1.10 @ 8:33AM

Just wait a few days and Obama-commie will blast Israel, or when the inevitable UN resolution condemning Israel comes to a vote, the USA will abstain or vote for it.
Just wait.

NavyBrat | 6.1.10 @ 8:43AM

Great article, Mr. Stein! And well done to Israel! To hell with the organizers of this "peace flotilla." They've been known by our government to support terror since 1998 or so. Lord knows THIS Jew isn't liberal, so I can only shake my head at my fellow Jews who would condemn this incident. You stupid, stupid people!

PS. Cue Toddard & the rest of the anti Semite putezes soon.

NavyBrat | 6.1.10 @ 8:45AM

Oops. "PUTZES"

Charles Martel| 6.1.10 @ 3:57PM

From what I've read, this, though necessary, was not "well done". The terrorists of the "peace flotilla" were allowed to gain advantage over the lawful IDF boarders they should never have been permitted. The next such incident -- and there will be another, of that I have no doubt -- must be handled with considerably more skill and caution.

+++

NavyBrat | 6.1.10 @ 4:44PM

Mr. Martel. Point taken. Let's just hope that NEXT time the M-4 rifles of the Israelis aren't loaded with Stingballs, but 5.56mm rounds. Maybe a few gunships w/miniguns to provide support.

Or maybe they can do it French style & blow the boat up while its moored in port (remember how the Frogs dealt w/Green Peace). Preferrably with as many terrorists on board as possible.

Maxwell| 6.1.10 @ 9:33AM

Israel knows how to protect their borders, to bad our Dear Leader doesn't have the same back bone.

Tim Williams| 6.1.10 @ 9:33AM

"Poor Israel. The only democracy in the Middle East."

Not meaning to quibble, but perhaps we should start including Iraq in this category, as well?

Tom in Michigan| 6.1.10 @ 5:58PM

Yes. Let's do that. Excellent point, Tim.

Let's also stand up for Democracy against all comers including Hamas and its running dogs. Here in Detroit today, one of our most respected Conservative radio hosts had a local girl on who was an apologist for the Hamas "relief" column. It was truly sickening to hear this young girl, so deluded in her support for Hamas (her sister was among the members of the "relief" crew, no less).

mtspoon| 6.1.10 @ 10:04AM

Ben- I pray continuosly for our ally and friend Isreal. Having spent two weeks there a year ago, my appreciation for the country and its citizens grew immensely. No one can really appreciate their postion and their tenuousness until you actually see the physicalness of the country. My prayers are for their success, their safety and thankfulness that someone has the clarity and will to stand for what is right. Their are many of us that feel that way.

Jim O'Brien| 6.1.10 @ 10:30AM

Israel is fighting for its life against an alliance of terrorist organizations and terrorist sponsoring states, which are receiving aid and comfort from the UN and the s0-called "free world".
The demise of Israel would lead to the end of freedom everywhere, as if Hitler had won WW II. It would signal America's unwillingness to even defend itself against terrorists and rogue regimes. Our enemies are watching in delight as Obama displays his hostility toward Jews.

David Brown| 6.1.10 @ 8:55PM

What do you do for a living sir? Perchance flush toilets at AIPAC?

David| 6.2.10 @ 5:11AM

To David Brown,
Catch a chance to think before you write. If you wish to act as a bigot then do so.

Margie| 6.1.10 @ 10:44AM

"Lest you be wise in your own conceits, I want you to understand this mystery, brethren: a hardening has come upon part of Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles come in, and so all Israel will be saved; as it is written, "The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will banish ungodliness from Jacob"; and this will be my covenant with them when I take away their sins." As regards the Gospel they are enemies of God, for your sake; but as regards election they are beloved for the sake of their forefathers. For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable. Just as you were once disobedient to God but now have received mercy because of their disobedience, so they have now been disobedient in order that by the mercy shown to you they also may receive mercy. For God has consigned all men to disobedience, that he may have mercy upon all. O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and how inscrutable his ways!" For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?""Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid?" For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory for ever. Amen." Rms. 11:25-36.

~Read it and weep, you anti-Semites everywhere! You stand in judgement against Israel and therefore God will judge you accordingly. Why would anyone want to be found on the wrong side of the will of God?

"You will say to me then, Why does He still find fault? For who can resist His purpose? Yes, rather, O man, who are you answering against God? Shall the thing formed say to the One forming it, Why did You make me this way? Rms. 9:19&20;.

No one is able to change the will of God. You may as well get out of His way.

PolishKnight| 6.1.10 @ 10:47AM

Tom Williams, it is by no means a quibble to point out that Iraq is now also a democracy in the Middle East (along with Afghanistan) because utlimately many of the same issues that are involved with the USA defending those democracies also arise with Israel. I support Israel's right to exist as a state, as all peaceful nations have a right to do so, but this is seperate from the USA needing to defend that right and our own national interests. I can sympathize with the Georgian nation in their conflicts with the USSR but that doesn't mean I think they should get automatic entry into NATO, for example.

I chose that comparison because it neatly applies to the current situation: George poked the Russian bear by engaging in hostilities in Southern Ossetia with Russian troops. Yes, it is difficult for Israel to deal with a weapons ship camoflauged as a "relief vessel" but that doesn't mean it made a lot of sense to board it and then engage in hostilities. It was a very bad PR move.

The USA has a similar situation with our southern border where Mexico sends in invaders, terrorists and drugs but we can't take potshots there. That doesn't mean we should do nothing though.

Finally, as I write this, I hesitate because I fear even this nuanced, rational position might be labeled as anti-semetic simply because it doesn't unconditionally support Israel.

DonDuke | 6.1.10 @ 11:10AM

I agree Ben. It was a long weekend, saddened me as I thought about my friends who died in Viet Nam. Alarmed me when I read about world reaction to Israel taking care of herself. Made me joyful as I watched my grandson crawl for the first time, and caused me a lot of heartburn when I thought about the stock market opening Tuesday morning.

J.P. Travis | 6.1.10 @ 11:26AM

You ask why people hate Israel and Jews so much... I think you know the answer, and I think it gives you as much comfort as it gives me. Meanwhile, the manifestation of that hatred is mighty handy for helping us tell whose side everybody is on, ya know? Hatred of Israel is more reliable than white hats and black hats in a cowboy movie.

RCV| 6.1.10 @ 12:05PM

Well said. Israel has let a constant flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza overland where it can be inspected. It has every right to ensure that arms aren't smuggled into the country by sea. This was an easily avoidable tragedy that wouldn't have occurred if those on board weren't looking for "martyrdom".

loulou| 6.1.10 @ 12:59PM

I don't know why Israel didn't just blast the ship out of the water and be done with it.

Apparently there was a retired State Department Arabist functionary on board--an anti-Semite by the name of Edward Peck. What does this tell you about our State Department?

Occam's Tool| 6.3.10 @ 2:15PM

Correct---the Israelis should have blasted them out of the water---fewer Jewish deaths and the same outcry.

But the Israelis, unlike their opponents, are civilized and decent.

Solo| 6.1.10 @ 1:34PM

Mike Wrote:
" "God's chosen people".

Superstitious nonsense.

Post something here when you have rational argument. "

Buuuwaaaahahahaha!

I tell you what "Mikey":

Present an objectively rational argument that God doesn't exist and I'll be glad to engage you! Otherwise....go back to your Koolaid!

S.L. Toddard| 6.1.10 @ 1:40PM

“Nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded.”

- President George Washington

“Not seldom it has seemed as if some eminent Neoconservatives mistook Tel Aviv for the capital of the United States.”

- Russell Kirk

Ken (Old Texican)| 6.1.10 @ 7:42PM

SL,
President Wasington did not have the world's finest military...and lots and lots of nukes...dumbbunny.

Red Phillips | 6.1.10 @ 9:50PM

What good is a big military if you can't use it, right Ken?

Drew | 6.1.10 @ 2:23PM

Quote: Imagine if Al Qaeda tried to land several freighter loads of cargo in Tijuana.

Ah, the NeoCon's stock in trade: The absurd false equivalence.

The fact of the matter is that the organization trying to land the cargo (which, according to all reports contained nothing more dangerous than school supplies and a couple of generators) is simply trying to provide some basic level of economic support for civilians who are living in economic straits under an army of occupation.

Repeat after me: The Gaza strip is acknowledged by Israel as being a legitimate part of the Palestinian Territories. The fact that Gaza voted for Hamas gives Israel no more right to maintain a blockade than it would the US imposing a blockade on Venezuala.

As someone with a deeply held affection for the Jewish people and religion, and an admiration for the courage and energy of the Israeli state - I can only shake my head in sadness at this continuing pattern of blatant disregard for international law, as well as the ultimately self-defeating short-sightedness of such a policy.

Ken (OLd Texican)| 6.1.10 @ 7:44PM

Drew,
I am sure Israel appreciates your "concern", twerp.

Occam's Tool| 6.3.10 @ 2:18PM

Correct analysis, Drew: until the missiles start falling. Then it starts becoming a case for the laws of war. Hamas has engaged in an act of war. It deserves the punch in the face. Old Texican, as usual, is right---and not just about baseball. One day I'll find out how to get a signed copy of his book for my son.

PacRim Jim | 6.1.10 @ 2:46PM

Israel, a suggestion: Next flotilla, use a remotely controlled submersible sub to mechanically or explosively disable the propellers and/or rudder of the ships. That would be just as effective at keeping out unwanted ships, with the advantage of being invisible to perpetually outraged anti-Semites.

jm| 6.1.10 @ 4:17PM

Razz to Normal Lear, despite his combat missions. Gave ideological carte blanche to liberal interests through his SITCOMS.

Tom in Michigan| 6.1.10 @ 6:02PM

One point of contention, Ben. I doubt that the current US government would have done what the Israelis did. Rather, they would have let the hypothetical vessel divert to San Diego and then given them a standing ovation like the one the Congressional Democrats gave to the Mexican jefe when he came to the joint session and disrespected our nation.

We'll see how long Barack Obama supports Israel in this one.

Also Ben; you seem to be sick a lot. Why don't you come visit us here is Michigan? We'll take you "up North" and, you'll feel much better. Promise!

Marc Jeric| 6.1.10 @ 7:08PM

In my long life I met and worked with many Jews - in former Yugoslavia, France, Mexico, Spain, Brazil; without exception they were all well above average intelligence. My late mother, a very Roman Catholic lady, did not like the Jews - she said they killed Jesus. Then one day I told her that Jesus himself was a Jew; she was all shook up in unfeigned surprise. After that she wisely found more respect for the Jews generally.

Gunny Mo| 6.1.10 @ 9:58PM

The so-called "peace contingent" was made up of the same type of dupes and "useful idiots" that made up the pro-Soviet Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and other communist-front organizations in the 70's and 80's. I fought in the first Gulf War, and the Palestinians spent the war cheering for Sadaam and applauding as SCUDs landed in Israel and the West Bank. These are the same Palestinians who hang pictures of Osama bint Laden in their huts. They claim they want an independent Palestinian homeland? Newsflash-there already is one, it's called "Jordan".
Our beloved commander-in-chief, Barry Obama, the Napoleon of the South Side, is playing a dangerous and naive game. He is kissing Arab @55, and those same dictators that are trying to destroy Eretz Israel will turn on him next.

Tito Perdue | 6.2.10 @ 1:45AM

"Why do people hate Jews so much?"

Has to do with jews infiltrating other peoples' parties and eating up all the cake and drinking all the punch.

RCV| 6.2.10 @ 2:30PM

What a very sad and sick man you are.

Louis Proyect| 6.2.10 @ 8:19AM

Ha-ha. What a funny article, it belongs in The Onion.

Joe Nyc| 6.2.10 @ 11:20AM

Sadly we don't expect N. Korea to be better.
We must expect Lil Kim Il Jong to destroy all that is around him.

But we expect Israel to be a better nation,
and for better or worse, when Israel acts,
it acts with the full faith and credit of the US.
And the US must understand that Israel does not act with our interest.

It is “a shanda fur die goy”,
that temporary refuge camps set up in 1946,
are still in use today.

There must be peace, it can not go on.

TKP| 6.3.10 @ 12:33PM

Come on - why is Israel so hated?
1. Latent antisemitism in the enlightened tolerant Eurozone - NO, Germany did not have a monopoly on that
2. Its' fashionable to detest the USA/Israel duo - hanging on to our Bibles/Toras/Guns as we do
3. Penis envy (the real reason) - Israel is not just a Jewish state, it is the little engine that could, and has shown more guts after 1945 that the whole of Western Europe combined - 6 day war? hell it took 6 days for the Eurozone to make a decision about volcanic ash

Sonny| 6.3.10 @ 12:55PM

There are Jews and there are Jews. I am Jew but not like the secular militants such as Netanyahu. I know that I am in the majority of Jews who have some degree of spiritual faith and strive to do good vs. bad. Evil one understandly choose bad and fools are easily led to do bad.

Ben Stein continues to make bad choices. It is a pity and a shame. He knows better but is persuaded to do the wrong thing. Time will prove this. It is just a matter of time.

moodygirl| 6.3.10 @ 8:33PM

Sonny, I have a hunch you are not really a Jew. I think you are the one who is confused.

To Ben: It defies logic why so many in the world still hate the Jews. I see the bias in the European press and countries like France and think, "How could they? Have they forgotten WWII's atrocities against the Jews? I see our president abandoning Israel and kissing a ring and bowing to an Arab ruler and think how can this be?

Then I remind myself this is a spiritual thing. They hate the Jews because of the spirit within them. I'm thankful I know how things turn out but I hate to think of the bumpy ride we are yet to experience, especially if our nation abandons Israel.

Mike CNJ| 6.3.10 @ 7:48PM

Ben, you know why the world hates Israel.
Israel...it contains God's own name.
The 'world' is the devils own.
Of course the devil wants Israel killed, murdered, destroyed and wiped from memory.
Ben, God chose Israel and God will keep Israel.

Wally| 6.3.10 @ 8:03PM

How many of you supposed supporters of Israel are big Tricky Dick fans? Strom Thurmond? Jesse Helms? All of these guys were virulent anti semitic demagogues. Nixon, of course, tried to find Jews and get them fired from Federal jobs. You people don't give a rat's as_s about Israel. You simply want to hate anyone who does not want to kill as many muslims as possible.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/.....04611.html

moodygirl| 6.3.10 @ 8:51PM

Supporters of Israel are both Republican and Democrats. You can't paint us with such a broad brush as all Nixon lovers. You really don't know what you are talking about. The politics and ant-semetic beliefs of R.N. have absolutely nothing to do with why we support Israel; furthermore, our support has nothing to do with wanting to kill as many Muslims as possible. It is the Muslims who first attacked the US. and the Israel has always fought in their own self defense. It is the Muslim world that refuses to allow Israel to exist and continues to attack them. Muslims have been lied to by their leaders. That is the only excuse they have for their violent behavior.

Jack Kinch(1uncle)| 6.4.10 @ 5:28PM

Israel must defend itself. Wouldn't anyone? God is on their side. They want need our help, but we might die to regret it if we don't help. Hussein Nomobama, The Kenyan, is a disaster for us.

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