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One last point on Israel. Jim writes that with regard to aid to Israel, “we’re not just talking about military aid. We are talking about economic aid.” But actually, while Israel used to receive economic aid, the Bush administration agreed to end that back in 2007 and move toward only military aid. See this NY Times story, or, for more detailed numbers, a chart on page 24 of this report by the Congressional Research Service, which shows no economic aid going to Israel in 2008, 2009 or 2010.
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Truth to Power| 2.4.11 @ 5:01PM
It really doesn't matter. Some conservatives support the end of dadt and some don't want involvement with Israel. We need to work together where we agree.
mortimer| 2.4.11 @ 5:14PM
nice that we allow them to spend THEIR money on universal healthcare for every jew in israel because WE pay for their defense budget. also 10 billion in loan guarantees annually.
mortimer| 2.5.11 @ 7:51PM
i'm a pervert.
Clint| 2.6.11 @ 2:48AM
You're an Israel Firster,who hijacked mortimer's name CINO.
I got you pegged punk.
Clint| 2.6.11 @ 4:04AM
I peg little boys.
Clint| 2.4.11 @ 5:25PM
" WASHINGTON (JTA) — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul wants to end all foreign assistance, including aid to Israel.
Paul, a Republican newly elected in Kentucky, was on CNN Wednesday outlining where he would cut the $500 billion in government spending he says is critical to sustaining the U.S. economy. His focus was on the departments of energy, education and housing.
Interviewer Wolf Blitzer then asked about foreign assistance, asking if he wanted to end “all foreign aid.” Paul said yes, and Blitzer asked him about aid to Israel.
“Well, I think what you have to do is you have to look,” Paul said. “When you send foreign aid, you actually [send] quite a bit to Israel’s enemies. Islamic nations around Israel get quite a bit of foreign aid, too.
“You have to ask yourself, are we funding an arms race on both sides? I have a lot of sympathy and respect for Israel as a democratic nation, as a, you know, a fountain of peace and a fountain of democracy within the Middle East.”
Blitzer pressed, “End all foreign aid including the foreign aid to Israel as well. Is that right?” he asked.
Paul answered, “Yes.”
BUTSeriously| 2.4.11 @ 6:03PM
It is hoped both these majestic nations will loan others and never need to borrow. But this is real aid:
America was founded by a Jew; all his shipmapsters were Jews.
America's Constitution was based on the Hebrew bible laws - exclusively.
America was made a super power by Jewish minds.
A Jew penned GOD BLESS AMERICA.
There's ironic, controversial truth in America being a Zionist Plot. Shhhh!
mortimer| 2.4.11 @ 6:30PM
your right, THANK YOU jews for aquiring 87 percent of american media to further jewish interest.THANK YOU for undermining american christian family values by aquiring 100 percent of hollywood and making conservative families seem uptight and unenlightened to our children,while churning out no less than 97 holocaust movies then awarding yourselves oscars for them lol .THANK YOU for creating aipac and all the other organizations that are used to intimidate and coerce our elected leaders on behalf of a foreign country .THANK YOU for being 78 percent of all print jounalism journalist who circle the wagons when israel is exposed or some politician dares put america first over jewish interests.THANK YOU for creating the adl who organizes lawsuits against any school administator,local town board,state agency,ect who dares display images of jesus or christian symbols on christmas,and pushing legislators to enact laws banning christian displays. THANK YOU for owning 92 percent of all subprime mortgage brokerages that sprung up in our pooreat and least educated american neigborhoods from 1999 to 2008. THANK YOU where would we be without jews in our country
martin j smith| 2.5.11 @ 11:27AM
MORTIMER IS AN ANTI-JEWISH BIGOT OF THE VERY WORST SORT. HE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONDED TO BECAUSE S/HE IS NOT WORTH THE EFFORT AND S/HE IS DISGUSTING IF S/HE IS ACTUALLY A HUMAN BEING. AND BY THE WAY, I DO NOT NOT WHAT THE BEST SORT OF BIGOT IS. SO AS ALINSKY SAYS: IDENTIFY,ISOLATE,RIDICULE
mortimer| 2.5.11 @ 1:49PM
martin j smith=jew ............
mortimer| 2.5.11 @ 7:49PM
mortimer = pervert.
Clint| 2.6.11 @ 2:34AM
Nick= Gender Confused CINO
Want AS to say hi Israel Firster?
Moe| 2.6.11 @ 4:05AM
Margie was right--you are nuts.
Mike W| 2.5.11 @ 2:07PM
Mortimer might be an anti Jewish bigot but many supporters of Israel make the same charge about anyone that questions the ongoing aid to Israel.
Money is fungible. What does it matter if it is economic aid or military aid?
mortimer| 2.5.11 @ 3:07PM
you can be loyal to AMERICA or you can be loyal to israel ,you cant be both.anyone defending 3 billion dollars in welfare to israel at the expense of american programs is a jew end of story
mortimer| 2.5.11 @ 7:50PM
did i ever tell you i think little boys are delicious?
Clint| 2.6.11 @ 2:38AM
Maybe You Can Tell AS when they contact ya Israel Firster Poseur CINO, who hijacked mortimer's handle.
MORTIMER BLOWS ARABS | 2.5.11 @ 6:56PM
...and he enjoys it!
MORTIMER BLOWS ARABS | 2.5.11 @ 6:57PM
...and he swallows it all!
MORTIMER BLOWS ARABS | 2.5.11 @ 6:57PM
...and it shows!
mortimer| 2.5.11 @ 9:41PM
ha,ha, internet paid israeli propagandidts , AMERICA FIRST!!!! GET USED TO IT !!!!!!! RON/PAUL/RAND PAUL
CLINT BLOWS MORTIMER| 2.6.11 @ 4:07AM
...and they both love it!