Am I correct in believing that the chief of staff provides the President with, and interprets, the news of the day?
Will Obama hear only the jewish side of the news with all sympathies directed toward Israel and no understanding of the Palestinian plight. When I hear the predominitly Republican radio show-talk-hosts take calls, 99.95% of the jewish calls constantly talk about the Israels killed by the Palestinians but nothing about the hundreds of Palestinians killed by the Israels in retribution. Nor the attocities by the Israels, nor the demolition of Palestinien homes by Israel tanks in the middle of the night, nor the cut-off of food and medical supplies by the Israels to the desparite needs of the Palesinians.
Wake up America. End this "God's chosen people" idoletry and see both sides of the issues. Write, e-mail your senators and representatives to vote against this appointment of Emanuel as chief of staff particularly because of his Israel citizenship.
Bush didn't want to hear any unpleasantries, particulary in regard to criticisms oF him and his administration. Let's not make this "change" IN POLICIES a change for the much worse, and a policy which can lead to World War III and the destruction of all life.
ellenof PA7:14PM December 29, 2008
If Barack Obama is unable to provide clear proof of his birthplace, before he is sworn-in as president of the United States, he will not have a political mandate, and his newly minted administration will lack legitimacy, and therefore, the executive branch of government will be susceptible to control and manipulation by ominous outside forces.
Maryof PA10:52PM November 09, 2008
To ? of GA
Does birth on America’s soil automatically award US citizenship? To be honest I’m not familiar with the intricacies of US laws & regulations. Whether this administrative digression is proven true or not, the fact is that Mr. Emanuel has also an Israel citizenship which enabled him to join the IDF during the first Gulf war in 1991. Unlike with kibbutzs, IDF does not welcome non-Israelis. Don’t they? He was stationed at a base near Kiryat Shmona.
To be definitely clear about his real origins, it should not be difficult for any conscientious US reporter to get Mr. Emanuel records from the USCIS, although I’m quite disillusioned with the mainstream medias standards since the 9/11. Private records of people in high places are not classified, aren’t they?
In labeling me “anti-Semite”, you are using the same old tactics that has been useful in killing off debates and discredit people who expose inconvenient facts or dare asking tough question.
No, I’m not “anti-Semite”! Only wary of Zionist zealots. I bet with your blurred & blinkered world vision you cannot distinguish between “anti-Semitism” & “anti-Zionism”, neither you can see all shades of grey between black & white. Don’t you? I don’t blame you. After nearly 8 years of “You are with US” or “You are against US” brainwash, I believe you had lost the grasp of world complexities.
Actually, I have the greatest admiration and utmost respect for Jewish personalities like late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who was assassinated by an Israeli fascist Zionist, and whose commemoration on November 4 was completely forgotten amid Barak Obama historic win. There are numerous other “Jews” persons that I admire & respect for their achievements in arts and sciences or just for their selfless contribution to humankind and peace.
Uri Avnery and his Gush Shalom movement, who advocate a just & fair settlement for Palestinians and Israelis (a two states within the 1967 borders and Jerusalem as capital for both nation); or Israel peace activist Mordechai Vanunu for his disclosure of Israel’s nuke capabilities, come to mind.
In addition, my half brother & sister are Jews, although secular ones. My stepfather (my mum second husband) was previously married to a Jewish woman. Her family was persecuted during the Tsarist pogroms of Nicholas II at the turn of the 20th century and migrated to France a decade before the October Revolution. Later they joined the French Resistance in its fight against the Nazis occupation.
So, if you want to stay ignorant, it’s up to you. But don’t come complaining that like Coke & Pepsi, there is no big difference between Dems & GOP.
Voltaire7:14AM November 09, 2008
Rahm Emanuel was born in Chicago, IL, USA. How does that make him of "Of Israeli origin, he obtained the United-Stator nationality at the age of 18"? Tell your bogus anti-semitic lies at Stormfront with people who might believe that crap.
of GA6:00AM November 06, 2008
After Irving Lewis "Scooter" Libby (Leibowitz), will Rahm Emanuel be the next Mossad agent at the White House, a place he already knows?
Mr Emanuel was Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign treasurer, then his political director in the White House. Was he the spy Monika Lewinski indirectly referred in her audition when she stated that “President Clinton didn’t want us to talk in the Oval Office because he feared it was bugged by Israel”? (see the first report of the Kenneth Starr commission. This fact was then suppressed in the later report)
Mr Emanuel was also one of the main protagonists of the Free Trade Area of the Americas Agreement and would have played a role in Wye River negotiations on the Middle East. Today he is Chicago (Illinois) elected representative.
Of Israeli origin, he obtained the United-Stator nationality at the age of 18. As a volunteer engaged during Desert Storm operation (1991), Rahm Emanuel (then 32-years old) has served for Israel defence against a possible Iraqi attack.
Accused afterwards of being a Tsahal officer and of being subjected to a double allegiance, Mr Emanuel pointed out that he had not served in the uniform. In fact, according to French independent political website Reseau Voltaire, he would be a member of Amal, Tsahal’s military intelligence service.
Rahm Emanuel is Benyamin Auerbach’s son. On September 17, 1948, Mr. Auerbach took part, under Yitzhak Shamir’s authority, in the attack that caused the death of both Swedish count Folke Bernadotte (UN mediator in Palestine) and French colonel André Sérot (a United Nations military observer).
It is this double assassination which put an end to the two State project in Palestine and which transformed the Israel State nature itself in comparison with what had been decided by the UN.
Rahm Emanuel’s younger brother, Ari Emanuel, is Michael Moore’s agent in Hollywood. He encouraged this latter to point out the supposed responsibility of Saudi Arabia in September 11 attacks in his famous film Fahrenheit 911, the showing of which was ensured by the Democratic Party.
The choice of Rahm Emanuel to serve the next president team is not a surprise after Barak Obama’s allegiance speech at the Jewish lobby AIPAC annual meeting this year, the very same day he won the democrat investiture.
Voltaire12:08AM November 06, 2008
Dear President Elect Obama,
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE ADVICE OF BILL CLINTON ON ALL OR ANY STAFF POSITIONS. HE WASN"T ALL THAT HE WAS TRUMPED UP TO BE AS A PRESIDENT. HE HAD BROUGHT IN THE VISCIOUS ATTORNEY JOE KLEIN ONLY TO BREAK UP THE MONOPOLY OF MICROSOFT. THE LITTLE TYRANT MAYOR BLOOMBERG OF NYC WHO IS WILDLY UNPOPULAR AMONG TEACHERS AND OTHER UNION MEMBERS IN NYC AND OTHERS AS WELL IN THE KNOW, HIRED JOE KLEIN TO BE CHANCELLOR OF EDUCATION AND TOGETHER THEY HAVE BRUTALIZED TEACHERS DURING THEIR REIGN OF TERROR. KLEIN KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT TEACHING AND EDUCATION. HE WAS BROUGHT IN TO BREAK THE UNION, THE UFT, WHICH USED TO BE STRONG. IT IS ALL THE TEACHERS EVER HAD TO PROTECT THEIR JOBS AND FUTURES AND THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WHICH ARE SUSPENDED WHILE IN THE UNION. IT IS AN OUTRAGE THAT YOU, WISE PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA WOULD CONSIDER BILL CLINTON'S HATCHETMAN AND BLOOMBERG'S HATCHET MAN AND DISCRIMINATOR AND BRUTALIZER OF TEACHERS WHO AUTHORIED WAYS TO GET RID OF TENURED TEACHERS AND DENIES TENURE TO THOSE PROBATIONARY TEACHERS SO THAT THEY CANNOT GET JOB SECURITY, WHICH IS ONE OF THE ONLY PERKS THE TEACHERS CAN HAVE. HE TAKES AWAY PLANNING TIME AND PREP TIME, MAKING TEACHERS WORK AS SLAVES. HE HAMMERS AWAY AT OLDER TEACHERS IN AGE DISCRIINATION AND HAS AN ACADEMY TO TEACH AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF TEACHERS TO BE ADMINISTRATORS IN A SOCIOPATHIC, CRUEL AND INHUMAN MANNER. HIRING IS OFTEN BY NEPOTISM AND FAVORITISM. TEACHERS WHO WHISTLEBLOW AGAINST SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SCHOOL VIOLENCE ARE RAILROADED, HARASSED AND FIRED, UFT REPS ARE PUT IN THE "RUBBER ROOMS" IT IS A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE> DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER THAT MONSTER JOE KLEIN! BLOOMBERG MUST BE SHOWN THE DOOR PERMANENTLY AND KICKED OUT OF NYC ADMINISTRATION. HE RULES BY By blackmail, bribery, threats and position promises.
Karenof NY7:49PM November 05, 2008
Dear President Elect Obama,
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THE ADVICE OF BILL CLINTON ON ALL OR ANY STAFF POSITIONS. HE WASN"T ALL THAT HE WAS TRUMPED UP TO BE AS A PRESIDENT. HE HAD BROUGHT IN THE VISCIOUS ATTORNEY JOE KLEIN ONLY TO BREAK UP THE MONOPOLY OF MICROSOFT. THE LITTLE TYRANT MAYOR BLOOMBERG OF NYC WHO IS WILDLY UNPOPULAR AMONG TEACHERS AND OTHER UNION MEMBERS IN NYC AND OTHERS AS WELL IN THE KNOW, HIRED JOE KLEIN TO BE CHANCELLOR OF EDUCATION AND TOGETHER THEY HAVE BRUTALIZED TEACHERS DURING THEIR REIGN OF TERROR. KLEIN KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT TEACHING AND EDUCATION. HE WAS BROUGHT IN TO BREAK THE UNION, THE UFT, WHICH USED TO BE STRONG. IT IS ALL THE TEACHERS EVER HAD TO PROTECT THEIR JOBS AND FUTURES AND THEIR HEALTH AND SAFETY AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WHICH ARE SUSPENDED WHILE IN THE UNION. IT IS AN OUTRAGE THAT YOU, WISE PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA WOULD CONSIDER BILL CLINTON'S HATCHETMAN AND BLOOMBERG'S HATCHET MAN AND DISCRIMINATOR AND BRUTALIZER OF TEACHERS WHO AUTHORIED WAYS TO GET RID OF TENURED TEACHERS AND DENIES TENURE TO THOSE PROBATIONARY TEACHERS SO THAT THEY CANNOT GET JOB SECURITY, WHICH IS ONE OF THE ONLY PERKS THE TEACHERS CAN HAVE. HE TAKES AWAY PLANNING TIME AND PREP TIME, MAKING TEACHERS WORK AS SLAVES. HE HAMMERS AWAY AT OLDER TEACHERS IN AGE DISCRIINATION AND HAS AN ACADEMY TO TEACH AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF TEACHERS TO BE ADMINISTRATORS IN A SOCIOPATHIC, CRUEL AND INHUMAN MANNER. HIRING IS OFTEN BY NEPOTISM AND FAVORITISM. TEACHERS WHO WHISTLEBLOW AGAINST SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND SCHOOL VIOLENCE ARE RAILROADED, HARASSED AND FIRED, UFT REPS ARE PUT IN THE "RUBBER ROOMS" IT IS A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE> DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER THAT MONSTER JOE KLEIN! BLOOMBERG MUST BE SHOWN THE DOOR PERMANENTLY AND KICKED OUT OF NYC ADMINISTRATION. HE RULES BY By blackmail, bribery, threats and position promises.
Karenof NY7:47PM November 05, 2008
Mr. Zigler of MN has to be a know-nothing, poor-loser Republican. Only Republicans are arrogant, even when they have little education, love to denigrate others when they probably don't have a pot to...., love to smear others when they live in glass houses. McCain and Palin were two classic examples, both did not do well in school, Palin could not carry on an intelligent conversation, and McCain/Palin just constantly repeated their scripted speeches. The Republicans lost because they wanted to create a "Plutocracy," a government of the wealthy so they could control the nation. But, want they did not count on or what they forgot is...America is the land of the free, a land of hope, a nation of immigrants, old and new. This is a nation built on the belief of government by the people, of the people, and for the people---all of the people, not just the wealthy. McCain and Palin scoffed at Obama and ridiculed his "FAIR" distribution of wealth. It shows how badly they did in school. McCain's delusional ranting, like so much of his bahavior this year tells us nothing about Obama or socialism because they do not know what it is! There is nothing radical in Obama's ideas, let alone socialistic, especially compared with the violations of capitalist orthodoxy that McCain has supported. I voted for Barack Obama and as an older, white women I am proud of America and glad we showed the "conservative" Republicans that we as a nation are a land of the free, with the belief of equal rights for all, and we will not tolerate divisiveness, bigotry and hate. McCain and Palin's campaign was full of lies, deception, fear, and disrespect. Obama's campaign was built on the need for unity, trust, honesty, respect for all, and compassion. Obama demonstrated he is a man of integrity, maturity, fortitude and courage. That is the type of leader we need to take America into the future.
Annof IA7:00PM November 05, 2008
You would have thought Obama would have at least waited a few days before revealing what a liar he is. Rahm Emmanuel is as close to an insider as you can get in Washington. He is loud, profane, a bully, and couldn't even be a ballerina. Every one else who has been mentioned is a liberal with a score to settle. The only change will be in the increase in taxes you pay, and the amount of Big Government we have to deal with...
Jeffof 6:51PM November 05, 2008
No one should be surprised that President-Elect Obama is approaching the organization of his administration as carefully and intelligently as he did his campaign. His choices will be the best individuals no matter from which party or which past administration they come. I anxiously await the details of his cabinet choices.
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of GA 6:00AM November 06, 2008
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