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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBernie Sanders: 'I'm Not a Great Fan' of Benjamin Netanyahu
Part of the Rehm interview that didn't make the news
REHM: How do you believe President Obama's relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu has affected our relationship with Israel?
SANDERS: Well, I gotta tell you, I am not a great fan of President Netanyahu I did not attend the speech that he gave before the joint session of Congress. I think it was opportunistic. I think he was using it as part of his campaign for re-election. I think he was being used or did use the Republicans to go behind the President's back. And I think in that region sadly on both sides I don't think we have the kind of leadership that we need. And so you know I think the President is trying to do the best that he can in enormously difficult circumstances.
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randys1
(16,286 posts)libodem
(19,288 posts)In that part. It starts about 25-26 minutes in. I was very impressed with Bernie's well reasoned responses. I think I love Bernie.
I respect Mrs Clinton very much and wish her well but I love Bernie.
Report1212
(661 posts)But if any Israeli government deserves it, it is this one
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)LoveIsNow
(356 posts)to express a moderate, reasonable perspective on Israel. Anyone else wouldn't have the chutzpah.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)LoveIsNow
(356 posts)Wilms
(26,795 posts)I'm slow.
Brilliant.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)Behind the Aegis
(54,074 posts)While it should be avoided by any group, when an outsider group is the one calling a Jew a "self-hating" Jew, it is an insult on two levels. It is the "cousin" of those who call Jews "Israeli-firsters" and accuse of us of being more loyal to Israel or other Jews.
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)but I always thought Michael Savage is self-hating. Feel free to set me straight if I'm wrong.
Behind the Aegis
(54,074 posts)I am not certain as to a particular incident or incidents.
LoveIsNow
(356 posts)But in my Jewish circle of friends and family, there are many who will express them privately.
One can still be pro-Israel while being anti-Netanyahu and pro-peace. If one has Israel's long-term prosperity and security at heart, I would argue that those are the only logical positions.
Report1212
(661 posts)libodem
(19,288 posts)They say shit like: the Palestinians' voted in Haamas for their government, Haamas equates to a terrorist organization therefore the people of Sumaria and Judea deserve not to have medicine and building materials. I get it.
All in all those are my kind of friends because they are defending the Jews. We both read 'The Source' in fact he gave it to me. I have a huge heart for the history of the Hebrews and all of the miserable tribulations they have been put through.
But Bernie put it clearly and respectfully that just because Israel has a right to exist doesnt mean you need to exterminate a segment of the population, for Israeli apartments.
leveymg
(36,418 posts)He is certainly being diplomatic toward everyone in his language during that interview. Considering the subject, that is no easy task. The more I know about Sanders, the more my respect for him grows.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)madokie
(51,076 posts)Behind the Aegis
(54,074 posts)The Republican Jews, they will respond....oh, who cares. I don't.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)Behind the Aegis
(54,074 posts)That's why I said most would see it as "meh", not anything earth-shattering or even controversial. I am sure there are few who might take issue with it; I certainly don't.
ETA: You're welcome BTW; sorry, I forgot to put that in and did not acknowledge your courtesy.
jwirr
(39,215 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)And disappointed so many dem congress critters said, "Gee, isn't it awful what Netanyahu is doing? But I'll still go."