If someone was sending rockets on my house where my daughters were sleeping at night, I would do everything to stop it, and I would expect Israelis to do the same thing.
That particular quote comes from President-elect Barack Obama, and I offer it up as a goad to anybody who was deluding him or herself that the new administration was going to finally rid the world of those meddlesome Jews Israelis (you can view one of the epicenters of said self-delusion via this fellow: no way I’ll give Greenwald a direct link). Hate to break it to some of our lurkers, but we just don’t do Jew-hating in this country. And while I’ve heard some things about the new President that I don’t like, I’ve never heard all that much about how he’s signed off on the antiwar movement’s dream of sweeping Israel into the sea.
Don’t like that? Who cares? I mean, what are you going to do, vote Repu…
(pause)
Actually, we don’t want your kind, so go see Zionist conspiracies in your breakfast cereal or whatever and leave decent folk alone.
Moe Lane
It's non-ironic because
Rod_Patrick Wednesday, December 31st at 5:12PM EST (link)Obama is a man of “many” principles.
Meaning?
Americans (especially the 52) gave Obama the mandate to shift his position from one principle into another. In the last election, Obama wore all kinds of hats (principles) just get the votes of the Americans. Sadly, many American voters find him….”convincing.”
Later, if MSM finally find a concrete way (i.e., fake evidence) to put all the blame to Israel and paint Hamas as the “poor victim”, we can all expect Obama to change his own statement/policy just to fit into the box specially made by the MSM for him.
In summary:
It’s non-ironic because Obama is man of “no principle” at all.
Obama is nothing but “MORE OF THE SAME”.
Great Quote Moe
Scope Wednesday, December 31st at 5:25PM EST (link)And when you consider he appointed Rham Israel Emmanuel as his chief of staff, and has Madeline Albright as a senior foreign policy advisor, he ain’t gonna let Israel burn. Not that I like those two, or even Obama, but they may be useful in this situation.
Albright and Emanuel might be the right persons more than 10 years ago when the world was still very peaceful just after the end of the Cold War.
Rod_Patrick Wednesday, December 31st at 6:07PM EST (link)Emanuel is only good for handshake (Rabin and Arafat, nothing more) and campaign fund raising. From wikipedia:
Emanuel was named to the Board of Directors for the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (”Freddie Mac”) by then President Bill Clinton in 2000. His position paid him $31,060 in 2000 and $231,655 in 2001.[28] During the time Emanuel spent on the board, Freddie Mac was plagued with scandals involving campaign contributions and accounting irregularities.[29] The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) later accused the board of having “failed in its duty to follow up on matters brought to its attention.” Emanuel resigned from the board in 2001 when he ran for congress.
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahm_Emanuel#White_House_Chief_of_Staff
Albright was the one who supported Biden in his infamous gaffe. From Newsmax:
“Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, one of the most prominent Hillary Clinton supporters now in support of Barack Obama, admits it is a “statement of fact” that the election of the Democratic senator from Illinois as president will result in him being tested by a generated international crisis by America’s enemies.
Responding to last weekend’s comments by Obama’s vice presidential running mate Joe Biden — who said Obama would be tested within the first six months of his administration — Albright told CNN’’s John Roberts, “It’s just a statement of fact. In my book [“Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America’s Reputation and Leadership”], I talk about the fact that there are a lot of big issues out there, but also something unexpected. You always have to be prepared for that.”
Source:
http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/albright_terrorists_obama/2008/10/21/142654.html
SOMEHOW, WE’RE IN MORE DANGER NOW WITH THESE TWO INCOMING PUPPETS OF OBAMA.
I would love to see how
RepMom Wednesday, December 31st at 5:31PM EST (link)all those in the US who are on the side of the Palestinians would react if Canada started lobbing a few of those “amateur rockets that are nagging Israel” in our direction. (hat tip Gateway Pundit)
We absolutely should be on the side of Israel. No conditions, disclaimers or editorials from the NYT should change that. Not that our soon to be fearless leader has ever had to draw a line in the sand before, but even I suspect that he will not leave Israel’s side.
The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just. —-Abraham Lincoln
It's No Mystery - Those People Would Support The Canadians (nt)
IJB Wednesday, December 31st at 6:15PM EST (link)Guaranteed.
By the way, Tommy Christopher has responded
George Claghorn Wednesday, December 31st at 5:49PM EST (link)To Erick. Well, sort of.
Tommy Christopher Resigns over Redstate Flap
And then there’s this nugget of gold. The nerve of this guy:
Don’t even joke about that, you idiot. “Their best writer.” Nice to see you’ve maintained your humility after being laughed out of RS last night, twit. Yes, I know you were being sarcastic, and yes, I know that was your pithy little way of being funny. Ha ha. Aren’t you special.
But it gets better.
The comments section over there is hilarious. They make fun of Erick’s name, saying “since your name is not Tommy Thompson or Chris Christopher, RedState has accepted your resignation.”
Then they go on to call Republicans “commies” and “fascists,” backing those claims up with their usual amount of overwhelming proof: none.
And then there was the usual handful of racist comments about the song that started it all.
God, these people drive me insane.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
He quit? LOL
JustLeaveMeAlone Wednesday, December 31st at 6:47PM EST (link)If you can’t stand the heat, yadda yadda.
“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson
He didn't quit.
George Claghorn Wednesday, December 31st at 6:48PM EST (link)He just said he wouldn’t be commenting on RS anymore.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
That's my point -- how do you "resign" as a writer on RedState?
JustLeaveMeAlone Wednesday, December 31st at 6:53PM EST (link)Dang, I was looking forward to his “Goodbye, Cruel Site!” diary.
“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.” Thomas Jefferson
He'll be back
George Claghorn Wednesday, December 31st at 6:54PM EST (link)Deep down, he knows that he’s glad RS was here to boost his site traffic average from 5 visitors to several hundred, even if only for a day.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
By the way
George Claghorn Wednesday, December 31st at 6:56PM EST (link)One of those 5 regular visitors he gets is his mother.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
This guy is almost as funny as Franken
zuiko Wednesday, December 31st at 6:54PM EST (link)And no, that is not any kind of compliment.
Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman
Tommy Christopher has responded
olsmithie Wednesday, December 31st at 8:18PM EST (link)Who?
Regards
An AOL Blogger
George Claghorn Wednesday, December 31st at 8:19PM EST (link)Who accused Erick of being a racist.
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
Precisely. [nt]
bs Wednesday, December 31st at 8:19PM EST (link)Decorum is fo’ suckas
I did not know that RedState.com had "writers"
izoneguy Wednesday, December 31st at 6:53PM EST (link)When do I get my paycheck??
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
Thomas Jefferson
It only pays in AOL dialup subscriptions
zuiko Wednesday, December 31st at 6:55PM EST (link)At least I think that’s how Tommy gets paid.
Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman
Aren't you getting it?
George Claghorn Wednesday, December 31st at 6:55PM EST (link)Erick, you must handle this situation! izoneguy is not getting his check!
“Victory comes, though we know not when. We must be happy warriors until the end.
For those of you who struggle with what goes on, who see retreat and capitulation, and who feel like not just your political opponents, but those who hold dear all those things you hold as blasphemous — be cheerful. Be happy. Victory is already yours.
You must just have the courage to not get discouraged and have the will to fight on.” – Erick Erickson at RightOnline
I need that check
izoneguy Wednesday, December 31st at 8:21PM EST (link)the price of ammo keeps going up
“When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”
Thomas Jefferson
Oh, ok.
bs Wednesday, December 31st at 8:23PM EST (link)Decorum is fo’ suckas