Obama's position on Israel discussed at Fairmont Temple(with Wexler)

[Algorem]

http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/02/_beachwood_in_the.html
Posted by Laura Johnston February 25, 2008 18:44PM


Other voices on the issue:

Richard Cohen in the New York Times: Obama's credentials on Israel questioned.

• Jerusalem Post: Opinion: Obama's "not bad on Israel"

• politico.com: Obama adviser worries Israel supporters


Beachwood -- In the wake of a wave of negative e-mails, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama's campaign is sending a positive message on Israel.

Like he did in Iowa and Maryland, U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, an Obama advisor, addressed the Jewish community here Sunday afternoon at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple.

"Look at his record," the Florida congressman told the crowd of about 500, a handful of whom wore yarmulkes stamped with "Obama '08." "If you gave it a grade, it would be an A-plus."...


Earlier, Obama tried to reassure Jewish community leaders in a private meeting. "I will strengthen Israel's security and strengthen Palestinian partners who support that vision and personally work for two states that can live side by side in peace and security with Israel's status as a Jewish state ensured so that Israelis and Palestinians can pursue their dream," he said, according to a transcript from his campaign...



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[Hardrada]

1. What about his position on the Scandinavian countries

or other nations that don't have to be constantly reassured we will pay them tribute and back their every action?

[LeftishBrit]

2. The Scandinavian countries are not at war or feeling threatened

A much better comparison would be the Latin American countries, and we know how much involvement American politicians have had there over the years - not always beneficially.

Or what about the 'special relationship' with the UK?

And no one is 'paying tribute' to Israel!!!

But actually it might not be a bad idea if America and Britain and other countries *did* pay more attention to the Scandinavian countries. They're not a bad model IMO.

[Hardrada]

3. You are quite right on the last point in the sense that we

could learn from their progressive social structure and Nordic cultural integrity. A non-militaristic pride in their history and heritage (and scenery). I am all Norse by descent and need to pay a visit to the Sognefjord.

[Tom Joad]

4. Obama could not be more committed to refusing to support Palestinian human rights.

I don't understand really why he is attacked from the Right on this issue.