en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/532174 Comments by juneconsley http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2010/05/06/dennis-ross-talks-up-petraeus-linkage/#IDComment73775783 Zia is totally correct. Ross is an Obama-Rahm Emanual Administration token neo-con! Actually, what Ross is saying is the US should destroy the current regimes surrounding Israel - leaving Israel in control of the US installed regimes. Perhaps then Israel will "talk" peace with the new Arab regimes. Politicians accept campaign contributions for "a special relationship" with Israel -- US taxpayers resent money given to a one religion, aparthied, racist state such as Israel. Fri, 7 May 2010 13:43:20 +0000 http://www.antiwar.com/blog/2010/05/06/dennis-ross-talks-up-petraeus-linkage/#IDComment73775783 http://original.antiwar.com/mcgovern/2010/05/05/loose-lips-on-iran-can-sink-america/#IDComment73367773 The question Eppie is which empire -- the aggresive capturiing of territory from Arab nations in order to establish "biblical Israel" and rule the Middle East or the exercise of power by the US for the benefit of Israel's goals? Do not forget that the United States has declared borders -- Israel will not declare or recognize any borders as a country. The US Government is being corrupted by a small population within its borders. Thu, 6 May 2010 14:33:56 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/mcgovern/2010/05/05/loose-lips-on-iran-can-sink-america/#IDComment73367773 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/04/21/israel-first-more-on-dr-lani-kass/#IDComment69739557 Thanks to Mr. Giraldi and to anyone who will provide information to him. Americans must be made aware of what is happening to our country. No Israeli is credible when giving advice on the Middle East. If Petraeus does not listen to his own selected emissary, then the US is in trouble! Lani Kass can only offer a biased opinion which is of no benefit to the United States. One wonders if the Joint Chiefs of Staff work for the American taxpayers or for whom? Is she a member of AIPAC? Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:33:19 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/04/21/israel-first-more-on-dr-lani-kass/#IDComment69739557 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/04/21/israeli-deputy-fm-us-pressure-will-prevent-peace/#IDComment69730637 Ayalon's should be able to negotiate peace without the pressure of using US taxpayers dollars to continue aggressively taking Palestians' land. Moreover, the US should remove all tax dollars provided Israel, thus removing the pressure of using US weapons which are, by US law, restricted for only defensive purposes! Remove all financial aid to Israel. Therefore, Ayalon will have no pressure from the US, and consequently the US will have the number reason for terrorist acts committed against it removed. Israel consistently wants "peace" along with all the territory, water, and control of Arab countries. Ayalon is insulting every American taxpayer with his statement that pressure will not bring peace. Israel as well will not bring peace by occupation and taking land from the indigenous Palestinians! Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:01:48 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/04/21/israeli-deputy-fm-us-pressure-will-prevent-peace/#IDComment69730637 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/04/07/nuking-the-mullahs/#IDComment66795673 the fact that Israel agents were in the United States following the perpetrators who committed the acts of 9/11, the Trade Towers and Pentagon, and has not been investigated by the US Government is suspect. Paul Craig Roberts is correct to be suspicious! Were any Israel citizens deported to Israel after 9/11? What happened to the Israeli citizens in New Jersey cheering the attacks -- what were they specifically cheering? The American public needs definitive answers. What about Netanyahu's remarks that he knew an attack was forthcoming and therefore did not travel? He should be interogated for those remarks. There is still much to be investigated and learned from the 9/11 attacks. Any sane person would dismiss the nonsense that Bush and Cheney propagated -- they are jealous of our way of life-- reasons! All Americans need answers to the above. Roberts is correct in asking for more information concerning why Israelis were in this country spying on those who committed the crimes and what information did the Israelis gain and how much was shared with the US. Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:11:09 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/04/07/nuking-the-mullahs/#IDComment66795673 http://original.antiwar.com/buchanan/2010/03/25/bibis-hollow-victory/#IDComment64230591 Not included in that $1.6 trillion is all of the Israeli loans that were never repaid and cancelled by Congress. The public will never be told the truth about all of the money Israel receives. (1) Israel is allowed to bid on all US Government contracts in competition with US companies. (2) Israel does not comply with any trade agreements made with the US to the detriment of Americans. (3) The US pays Israel to stockpile weapons and maintain military equipment (4) Israel is the one country that has spied and continues to spy on the US which has brought great harm to the US. (5) Israel copies US technology and sells it to countries to whom the US will not sell betraying US contractors. (6) Israel has not abided by any United Nations Resolutions (perhaps 60 or more) and the US has used its veto for Israel more than any other country in the world. (7) Israel receives cash which is laundered and used to buy influence with US politicians, i.e., using US tax dollars for the purpose that no US politician will vote against giving more money to Israel. (8) Any money given as a contribution to Israel is tax deductible from US taxes owed. The list goes on and on........ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:29:43 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/buchanan/2010/03/25/bibis-hollow-victory/#IDComment64230591 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/03/25/as-tensions-linger-us-and-israel-sign-massive-arms-deal/#IDComment64218437 The defense argument that the politicians must tax US citizens in order to give Israel military armaments which will keep our defense contractors developing more weapons. There happens to be a better way -- SELL to a far larger market --the Asian, Arab and Persion nations. We will not have to give money to any of them in order to buy US drones, airplanes and weapons. After all, Israel uses the US technology to build and sell to these nations to which the US has promised the Israelis it will not sell weapons. US constituents can be kept workiing, fat and happy, Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:52:37 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/03/25/as-tensions-linger-us-and-israel-sign-massive-arms-deal/#IDComment64218437 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/03/25/as-tensions-linger-us-and-israel-sign-massive-arms-deal/#IDComment64216884 I have tried to registrer a "thumb up" for radii's comments. However, it registered as a negative. All aid to Israel should be stopped -- the US is borrowing the money given to Israel. The US taxpayers receive a slap in the face and subjugation to Israel's agressions for their sacrifices. This money should be used to reduce US debts. Please be aware that many comments are wiped out before they can be sent. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:39:52 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/03/25/as-tensions-linger-us-and-israel-sign-massive-arms-deal/#IDComment64216884 http://original.antiwar.com/avnery/2010/03/21/the-doomsday-weapon/#IDComment63589046 MvGuy, your "Not acceptable" comments are valid and have a large audience. There is much to be investigated concerning taxing Americans so that Israel can launder the tax dollars she receives and provide campaign dollars to the US Congress which then votes more cash for Israel. Israel and her supporters have consistently placed the interests of the US second to those of Israel. Consequently, 300 million US citizens are subjugated to the interests of 5 million Israelis! A war with Iran will bankrupt the US, as well as make it a target for aggression. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:08:45 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/avnery/2010/03/21/the-doomsday-weapon/#IDComment63589046 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2010/03/11/biden-in-israel/#IDComment61699863 The US receives only 10% of oil from Middle Eastern countries. Canada, Mexico and Venzeula supply 90% of the oil used by the US. However, the US has guaranteed oil for Israel as well as guaranteeing that Israel will not have unemployment beyond 7%. US citizens suffer 10% to 15% unemployment. Politicians of both parties have sold out US constutents, except supporters of Israel. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:55:53 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/justin/2010/03/11/biden-in-israel/#IDComment61699863 http://original.antiwar.com/mcgovern/2010/03/11/taboo-thwarts-candor-on-israeliran/#IDComment61682175 The US public will be incensed and bankrupt if the US were to strike Iran. Turkey has not attacked anyone. I SRAEL, however, has attacked Arab states 8 times in the past 62 years, but has been attacked only once by an Arab state. Israel has been responsible for instigating civil wars in Lebanon and Iraq. Israel's nuclear hegemony over the Arab states must end before there will be peace in the region. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:48:59 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/mcgovern/2010/03/11/taboo-thwarts-candor-on-israeliran/#IDComment61682175 http://antiwar.com/radio/2010/03/06/philip-giraldi-27/#IDComment60483055 All US foreign aid does not go back into purchases, i.e., Israel is given cash and not required to purchase US products. Moreover, Israel usually copies the US technology and then sells the technology to countries to whom the US WILL NOT sell. Most of the foreign aid dollars are not profitable for US tax payers! Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:51:21 +0000 http://antiwar.com/radio/2010/03/06/philip-giraldi-27/#IDComment60483055 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/03/03/many-voices-calling-for-war-with-iran/#IDComment59760237 the US Government will never divulge to its citizens exactly what it has agreed upon with Israel. It does not serve the interests of American citizens to be subjugated to the actions of Israel -- moreover, US Government contracts should be awarded only to American companies who hire American workers -- Israel should not be allowed to bid on these same contracts. No cash aid to Israel -- this has to stop! Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:04:45 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/03/03/many-voices-calling-for-war-with-iran/#IDComment59760237 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/02/24/whats-in-a-name/#IDComment58672111 There is a huge number of Americans who would buy a book written by Mr. Giraldi because he provides more credible information than any of the US media presents to Americans. Israel does not "bamboozle" the world -- only the leaders of countries who are susceptible to corruption, i.e. American politicians. How many US politicians have ever read the entire Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty? How many can even quote a specific treaty article that Iran has abrogated? Any country that tolerates the Mossad operating within its borders reveals the fact that it is open to fraudulent activities, such as cloned passports. It has been reported that Mossad operates in most US airports. Is it any wonder that the world views Israel and the US together with contempt? Why are Americans not allowed the privilige of having available to them the exact agreements their government has entered into with Israel? The US Government is serving Israel's interests-- not the interests of its own citizens by claiming a necessity for agreements be kept secret from its own citizens. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:11:28 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/02/24/whats-in-a-name/#IDComment58672111 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/02/17/some-straight-thinking-about-iran/#IDComment57588047 Philip Giraldi does give American citizens a verbal photograph of US actions in the Middle East and Israel's manipulation of American politicians. Iran and Syria are the only nations in the Middle East to which the US Government does not give American tax dollars and does not have secret assurances of American protection. Israel, of course, receives the most US tax dollars which are then laundered and given to the political campaigns of US politicians. Consequently, the US Congress and US presidents continue to serve Israel's interests beyond and above the interests of US citizens. It was at the behest of Israel that the US attacked Iraq. The US Government knew that Iraq could not withstand an attack by the US forces. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:07:36 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/giraldi/2010/02/17/some-straight-thinking-about-iran/#IDComment57588047 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/02/11/clashes-reported-across-tehran-as-iran-marks-revolution-anniversary/#IDComment56560799 Do not omit the fact that the US is demanding "human rights" for the Iranian opposition while at the same time the US is agreeing with Israel that the citizens of Gaza should have no "human rights" such as medicines, shelter and food. Is it any wonder that the Arab and Persian nations consider the United States as a nation of hypocrits? Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:50:45 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/02/11/clashes-reported-across-tehran-as-iran-marks-revolution-anniversary/#IDComment56560799 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/02/11/clashes-reported-across-tehran-as-iran-marks-revolution-anniversary/#IDComment56560053 This propandizing of Iran is resttricted to the commands upon the US by Israel and American Jews. The Oil companies and refining industry have nothing to do with demanding that the Straits of Hormuz be closed to refined oil and gas or the shipping of oil to the West. Regime change is the demand of Israel. America is requested by Israel and American Jews that Israel continues its nuclear hegemony over the Arab and Persian countries. Oil is of no significance in this demand to embargo Iran and change the Government of Iran. Incidentally, where did the last Obama $20 million tax dollars go in Iran -- to whom or which organization? Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:43:34 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/02/11/clashes-reported-across-tehran-as-iran-marks-revolution-anniversary/#IDComment56560053 http://original.antiwar.com/ali-gharib/2010/01/29/obama-losing-control-of-iran-policy/#IDComment54567932 The US Congress is certainly an adjunct to Israel. There are numerous problems facing the US. Nevertheless, the Senators and Representatives prefer to do the bidding of Israel before working on solutions to the problems of US citizens. If Iraq is costing US taxpayers 10 billion dollars each month, fighting Iran will cost $30 billion each month. Should these sanctions be passed by this Congress, all incumbants deserved to be defeated in 2010 fall elections. American citizens need jobs -- remember the Congress has agreed that Israel shall not have unemployment so that Jews who immigrate to Israel will have jobs. Israel is allowed to compete with every American business for every Federal Government contract. No other country in the world has been awarded this opportunity. There is something wrong in this country and it begins with a Senate that treats its own citizens as "second class" to Israel's needs! Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:48:06 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/ali-gharib/2010/01/29/obama-losing-control-of-iran-policy/#IDComment54567932 http://original.antiwar.com/galloway/2009/12/11/once-again-were-marching-into-an-unwinnable-war/#IDComment54215572 The sole reason for the Iraq war was Israel. The attack by the US taught every Arab leader that to help the Palestians would incur the wrath of Israel and its retainer -- the United States! All Muslim leaders know the power that Israel wields over the U.S. Indeed, other establishment organizations profited from this war, particularly Cheney's Haliburton. Every politician is wholly owned by AIPAC and American Jews with US tax dollars given to Israel and used to buy votes in the US Congress. Check the Fullbright hearings in the 1960s. The neocons -- Wolfowitz -- Perle -- Feith -- as well as the Israel lobby were the architects of the Iraq war! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:13:14 +0000 http://original.antiwar.com/galloway/2009/12/11/once-again-were-marching-into-an-unwinnable-war/#IDComment54215572 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/01/22/us-up-to-palestinians-to-revive-peace-talks/#IDComment53518729 So-o-o according to US negotiators, it is up to the Palestinians to achieve peace by allowing Israel to continue to take their land from them and settle it with Israelis. And according to the Israelis, there will only be peace if the Palestinians leave, die, or are killed by the Israelis, i.e. operation "cast lead". The US is admitting that it is powerless against a nation of 5 million that would not exist if not for US tax dollars provided to Israel and accepting agreements that are beneficial only to Israel, but detrimental to US citizens. If the US cooperates with Israel in the murder of Palestinians, Lebanese and muslims, it will have acts of retribution committed against it. Perhaps the Bush Administration never left but morphed into the Obama Administration that perpetrates the same policies. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:55:50 +0000 http://news.antiwar.com/2010/01/22/us-up-to-palestinians-to-revive-peace-talks/#IDComment53518729