Israel Stands Up To The O-man

By Larry Miller

Once again the Israeli government is defying international pressure, and our very own Barack Hussein Obama, as they begin building a 124 unit apartment complex in the Gilo section of Jerusalem. This is a section of the city that never was occupied by Arabs and is not being built on Arab owned land. Yet, the President of the United States of America has taken it upon himself to order that this not be done. For those who did not realize that Israel was subject to US authority, you are among most of the world outside of Washington DC.

We have seen a shift in American loyalties and support since our new President has taken office. Where in times past, we realized that Israel was our one reliable friend and ally in the middle east, the new kids in town have a decidedly different outlook and value system. They now hear with favor the complaints from the Palestinians who refuse to integrate into any society, in Israel or any of the of the surrounding friendlier countries.

Zalman Shoval, Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, believes there are two possible reasons for this determined attempt at interference in the country’s domestic affairs. “Perhaps they confused the Gilo issue with the planning of a new Israeli neighborhood between Gilo and Beit Jala. Overall, when you sit in Washington and look at the maps it’s hard to tell the difference. The other reason could be that the US administration wants to encourage Abu Mazen (Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas) and is also trying to cover up Hillary Clinton’s various statements, maybe they were trying to create a balance.”

It’s interesting that Ambassador Shoval’s first thoughts were of errors and incompetence in the White House. The administration’s position comes from a complete lack of understanding of a situation where the Gilo project will eventually provide 900 housing units. On the other hand, 5000 units are being built in Arab areas. It’s hard to see where the needs of both sets of citizens are not being met.

Knessett member Danny Danon was outraged by this attempted manipulation of his country’s affairs, “President Obama should not interfere with the rights of the Jewish people to live in Jerusalem.” He continued,. “This … is a racist demand, saying that Jews cannot live in Jerusalem, only Arabs.”

But it’s not just our manchild President, as Rush Limbaugh is fond of calling him, who is having ajada over this building project. The whole world seems to be joining the chorus in criticizing Israeli action. This would make Obama’s mentor, Saul Alinsky, beam with joy. If you can’t cope with logical arguments, respond with drummed up public opinion. The nations surrounding the Jewish state, in unison have achieved something akin to the chanting of ACORN followers bussed in to any of a hundred events where they attempted to defeat logic with intimidation. This is old school Chicago politics!

But that is not the end of the similarities between Obama’s approach to foreign affairs and his old days as a community organizer pressuring banks and other businesses into making bad decisions for the benefit of those within his direction. As with the welfare recipients looking to ACORN to redistribute other peoples wealth, the Palestinians are whining to the world to make Israel give up land they lost years ago. They find themselves unwilling to integrate into a society where they could live in peace… as their leaders keep the fires of hatred stoked toward the Israeli state.

What we have in Israel, and in our own country, an administration that does not understand the limits of it’s authority… or it’s own understanding. It was never better illustrated when Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi responded with “Are you serious?” when asked where the constitution gives congress authority to do the things they are doing to the American people. This is a lesson we can only hope they learn before we have to teach them.

Originally posted at Political Christian © Larry Miller

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