Foxman: George Mitchell is too ‘fair’ and ‘even-handed’ to serve as Middle East envoy.
Foxman: George Mitchell is too ‘fair’ and ‘even-handed’ to serve as Middle East envoy.
The media is reporting that former Sen. George Mitchell, who handled the Northern Ireland peace process, is being eyed by the Obama administration to be a top diplomatic envoy to the Middle East. In 2001, Mitchell produced a report on the Middle East which recommended that Israel freeze all its settlement activities. Without a freeze, a cessation of violence would be “particularly hard to sustain,” he argued. While Mitchell’s impending appointment is earning a great deal of praise, the Anti-Defamation League’s Abe Foxman complains the diplomat is too fair and balanced for the post:
“Sen. Mitchell is fair. He’s been meticulously even-handed,” said Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League. “But the fact is, American policy in the Middle East hasn’t been ‘even handed’ — it has been supportive of Israel when it felt Israel needed critical U.S. support.”
“So I’m concerned,” Foxman continued. “I’m not sure the situation requires that kind of approach in the Middle East.”
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Wow. Foxman doesn’t even try to fool himself into thinking that blindly supporting everything israel does is “even-handed”.
Instead he sees even-handedness as inherently unhelpful to Israel, and thus, a bad thing.
Oy vey. Do these people even listen to themselves?
January 21st, 2009 at 3:46 pmWow. “Fair and even-handed”????
That’s TERRIBLE!! Can’t have *that*!!!!
Jebus. What the flak is WRONG with these morons??
January 21st, 2009 at 3:47 pmAnd LameTroll_Dan shows up to voice his opposition to “even-handedness”.
Nice work, LameTroll_Dan.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:48 pmPoor Dan. He’s off his meds again.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:49 pmthe only democracy in the middle east which is a major target for islamic terrorists.
Iraq doesn’t count?
January 21st, 2009 at 3:50 pmShorter Abe Foxman: Israel ubber alles.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:51 pmch-ch-ch-changes…
let’s try it another way, k?
and TP, that word “too” puts a strain on your credibiliby…
January 21st, 2009 at 3:52 pmimo…
credibiliTy… of course
January 21st, 2009 at 3:53 pmSo Foxman is saying that the possibility of being fair and even-handed should not be an aspiration? That signalling to the Arab world that the US intends to maintain the same biased policies that have led to so much violence is the way to go?
The Middle East is aware that we “carry a big stick” with respect to Israel but the time has come to listen to all sides.
PEACE
January 21st, 2009 at 3:53 pmLTdan Says:
Really comical imitations of delusional wingnut concepts.
Really comical.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:54 pmLTdan you assclowns couldn’t “win” in iraq after seven years, and you’re worried about the libs cleaning up your mess now? STFU, you had you chance, your ideology blew it, this country rejected your asses in the last election.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:54 pmENOUGH! with the trool!
does EVERYbody have to stroke this idjit???
January 21st, 2009 at 3:56 pmFoxman would like to see the one sided Dennis Ross who after spending over ten years as a US Middle East envoy produced nothing because he was acting as Israel’s attorney during those years isntead of being fair and balanced envoy who represents what’s best for USA interests instead.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pmThis is too ridiculous even to make fun of.
January 21st, 2009 at 3:58 pmSo, essentially, the anti-defamation league would love to see someone appointed who would allow the united states to be israel’s bobblyheaded puppet?
here’s a refreshing suggestion, why not appoint someone who will hold the government of israel’s feet to the fire over their policies instead of letting them play the perpetual victim?
January 21st, 2009 at 3:59 pmLTdan & Joe the Plumber, why not look at Obama’s words on Israel? From the aparkling new White House website:
Ensure a Strong U.S.-Israel Partnership: Barack Obama and Joe Biden strongly support the U.S.-Israel relationship, and believe that our first and incontrovertible commitment in the Middle East must be to the security of Israel, America’s strongest ally in the region. They support this closeness, and have stated that the United States will never distance itself from Israel.
Support Israel’s Right to Self Defense: During the July 2006 Lebanon war, Barack Obama stood up strongly for Israel’s right to defend itself from Hezbollah raids and rocket attacks, cosponsoring a Senate resolution against Iran and Syria’s involvement in the war, and insisting that Israel should not be pressured into a ceasefire that did not deal with the threat of Hezbollah missiles. He and Joe Biden believe strongly in Israel’s right to protect its citizens.
Support Foreign Assistance to Israel: Barack Obama and Joe Biden have consistently supported foreign assistance to Israel. They defend and support the annual foreign aid package that involves both military and economic assistance to Israel and have advocated increased foreign aid budgets to ensure that these funding priorities are met. They have called for continuing U.S. cooperation with Israel in the development of missile defense systems.
Nothing about Israel’s nuclear weapons.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:08 pmHamas Supporter Says:
Israel needs to be destroyed!
Ah, the stupid is strong in this one.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:09 pmHamas athletic supporter,
you do realise hamas being in control of the gaza strip is the result of democratic elections. are you one of those who feel democracy is only good when your party gets elected?
January 21st, 2009 at 4:10 pmIf Foxman is so against him than he’s obviously the right man for the job. How can anyone even take the ADL seriously anymore.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:11 pmTrolls may come and Trolls may go,
But the ones posting today really, really blow
January 21st, 2009 at 4:11 pmI see the silly imaginary people are out early this evening
January 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pmISRAEL HAS PROVEN ITSELF UNWORTHY OF A NATION.
TIME TO GIVE THE LAND TO THE PALESTINIANS AND MAKE ISRAELIS PAY FOR ALL REPARATIONS.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pmFoxman wants things about as fair and balanced as Fox News, apparently..
January 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pmIsrael, the democracy that”
1. Approved the use of .22 caliber ammunition to break up protests
2. Banned all media from covering Israel’s razing of Gaza.
3. Banned two Arab political parties from upcoming elections
4. Where an influential member of the Knesset said to treat elected Arab members like Hamas.
Those are from the last week or two. A scroll like list exists of other undemocratic acts. The U.S. ignores it all.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:12 pmOh, look! LtDan’s alter ego has shown up. Isn’t that nice? Now Dan will have someone to talk to (even if it is himself).
January 21st, 2009 at 4:14 pmHummus Reporter
That you, Joe?
January 21st, 2009 at 4:14 pmHamas athletic supporter, a simple yes or no will do:
are you the type of person who believes democracy is a good thing only when your party gets elected?
you do realise one of the drawbacks of democracy is the leaders elected aren’t always the best representation for the benefit of the populice. Example: the last eight years of our government.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:16 pm“They support Gay Rights, Women rights and Freedom of religion.”
Hamas supports these issues about as feverently as the modern repukelican party. nice try assclown.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:17 pmIsrael doesn’t want peace. The Arab League Peace Plan has been on the table since 2002.
After Lebanon in 2006 and Gaza 2008, it may not be available much longer.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:18 pmLTdan Says:
“Iraq is HARDLY a democracy right now. Thanks to you cut and run libs it probably well never be.”
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According to your hero, FORMER president gwb, there’s a democracy in Iraq
Bush ponders how democracy will survive in Iraq
Mon Jan 12, 10:11 am ET
AP – President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference, Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, in the pressroom at …
WASHINGTON – President Bush says he isn’t certain whether democracy will survive in Iraq.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:20 pmSumming up his legacy as president, Bush told a news conference he did the right thing in sending an additional 30,000 American troops there to lower the level of daily violence and to stabilize life in the wartorn country.
Bush told reporters that, “The question is, in the long run, will this democracy survive, and that’s going to be a question for future presidents.”
The president has come under harsh criticism for the Iraq war, now in its sixth year. There have been over 4,000 U.S. deaths since the invasion and toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
The question is which troll is working on behalf of the Israeli government?
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1056648.html
January 21st, 2009 at 4:21 pmIt looks like one comment was deleted. I wonder which one because there’s a lot of crap still here!
January 21st, 2009 at 4:29 pmHeadline: Abe Foxman of the ADL claims that Israel is unfair.
This is great. The chief criticism of Obama appointees is that they’re “even-handed.” Next we’re going to hear complaints that they’re too intelligent, qualified and reasonable. Keep it coming, wingnuts.
Oh, and “Hamas Supporter?” Flaggy flaggy.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:30 pmHamas Supporter Says:
Bozo The Neoclown,
I support Hamas. They are progressive. They support Gay Rights, Women rights and Freedom of religion.
Shouldn’t you be in reform school, Trajan? If you’re going to hang around here plaguing people while waiting to be banned again, at least come up with a new shtick.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:36 pmBummer, the athletic supporter got removed, but it left it’s $hitstain L(ooser)T(roll)Dan behind.
Oh well, one can always hope things change.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:38 pmAs far as I’m concerned, Foxman is an enemy of the US, a foreign agent and should be deported.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:54 pmThe last think Israel, the home of child murderers, wants is someone to be fair and balanced in a non FoX news sort of way.
Israel demands it’s ass to be kissed on a day to day basis and they demand our $ so they can shoot children in a sardine can.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:57 pmHow evil is that statement?
Fair would be Hamas having nukes. Why not? They are just as crazy as the Jews.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:07 pmI have met George Mitchell 3 or 4 times. George Mitchell is a good man.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:08 pmLTdan Says:
Ahh yes, Mitchell the pathetic HAMAS supporter and . I would not be suprised if obama appointed him.
obama = the death of israel
Jews = the death of Israel
ltdan = repug reasoning = the death of the repugs
January 21st, 2009 at 5:10 pmOhhhhh nooooooo
We can’t be fair with the dark people in their own country, fairness is a Jewish concept.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:12 pmFoxman didn’t mention what may have been on his mind: Mitchell is of Lebanese descent.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:19 pmLTdan Says:
Hey ralph, foxman is not blindly supporting Israel. He is simply trying to support the only democracy in the middle east which is a major target for islamic terrorists.
How can it be an “democracy” when they exclude a portion of “their” citizens, sweet cheeks?
That’s rich.
Gawd, how can repugs be so dumb?
January 21st, 2009 at 5:19 pmPalestinian deaths = 1300
Jewish deaths = 13 (instigator)
Yep, that’s fair.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:22 pmSame old song and dance.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:29 pmMitchell should be fair. Israel/US plan went very well. Israel admitted they used fire bombs on citizens and of course the Cluster bombs to kill as many people as possible. All this was to last until Obama took office. Things would have been different if McCain/Palin has won. Israel knew Obama wouldn’t support murder of woman/children so now that Palestine is destroyed Israel is happy. Israel looks for more support from the US to finish off Palestine at lease with the Law Makers who are the cells. President Obama’s first call to a Foreign Leader was to Abbas of Palestine oops not Israel.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:40 pmLTdan Says:
OH MY GOD. You are nothing but an ignorant brainwashed cell of the Limborg hivemind. I gotta tell ya being a STUPID, BRAINWASHED, FASCIST is no way to go through life. Save yourself. Beg borrow or steal a braincell from SOMEWHERE before it is too late you moronic loaf
January 21st, 2009 at 5:48 pmLTdan Says:
Iraq is HARDLY a democracy right now. Thanks to you cut and run libs it probably well never be.
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Yeah too bad for LostTouchDan that we wont continue with the lets get as many Americans killed as possible policy he loves so much. It is PARTY time at Dans house as long as Americans are DYING, nothing he loves more than the thought of more Americans dead and maimed. It is the ONLY thing that gets his little thingy hard. You are a disgusting piece of garbage Dan.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:50 pmIf they weren’t that dumb, they wouldn’t be repugs.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:15 pmGeorge Mitchell will be great, so it’s not surprising the wingers are against him. Anyone who is for peace and unity is like garlic to the wingers.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:34 pmYou’re right ralph.
These fools make fun of peace and hope.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:42 pmWell, now, crap, y’all – we can’t (we just can’t!) have someone in there who is willing to be fair with both sides — all the Palestinians aren’t dead yet. Sheeeit! What’s wrong with you guys??
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January 21st, 2009 at 6:57 pmIt seems to me that the Israeli government’s real objective is to drive the Palestinians completely out of Israel (formerly known as Palestine). The massive damage in Gaza, now that we are able to get some photos out is beyond belief. The Gazans suffered 1,300 deaths, 100 times that of Israel. Of those, at least 50 percent were civilians, and of those, 50% were children. Meanwhile, in Israel, 3 civilians were killed and 10 soldiers. The “good” Palestine in the West Bank, under Fatah, is a ghetto. With illegal settlements cutting traditional villages apart from each other, with olive trees and Palestinian homes bulldozed to make room for more settlers, with excellent roads and highways built for the settlers, that Palestinians are NOT ALLOWED to drive on, and are severely punished if they do so. In a much earlier post, under a different name, I stated that while I once supported Israel wholeheartedly, over the years I have lost respect for it. And because I see them now behaving, in many respects, like the ones who put many of their ancestors in ghettos, took their rights away, stole their property and killed THEM back in Germany, and Poland, and other areas invaded by a government that had no respect for the lives of others, and considered them sub-human. We, the U.S., do no favors for Israel by continuing to support their behavior. Ultimately, it can only increase hatred toward Israel and toward us as well, and in fact, such blind support is becoming a clear danger to our own national security.
January 21st, 2009 at 7:02 pmOnly a madman would say that a man known for being fair and even-handed would be the wrong person to bring peace to a centuries-old conflict. So, only someone biased and unfair could solve the rpoblem?
The first step toward solving the centuries-old conflict in the Middle East is to stop listening to people who are not looking for a fair and even-handed solution.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:30 pmFoxman wants nothing that does not have a gun or a bomb as a persuader. He worries that Mitchell or anyone can do more by talk and reason then Bush and his wars.
The Republicans want war and chaos. This is all they know or understand. Peace is an alien concept.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:37 pmIt seems obvious that Israel does not want peace, they want the Palestinians land, which “God” gave them. Too bad he didn’t give them southern New Mexico.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:58 pmFoxman AND the ADL in this cases comes across looking/sounding worse than they already are! This is LUNACY.. MAYBE they could have whizzed in Chimpy’s ear on this kind of issue but he’s in texas with his thumb up his own ass NOT IN DC !!
So Foxman – BITE ME !
January 21st, 2009 at 9:15 pm“So I’m concerned,” Foxman continued. “I’m not sure the situation requires that kind of approach in the Middle East.”
Really? How has the alternative been working out so far? Doing well over there right now, hmmm?
Mitchell sounds perfect. The current Israeli/Palestinian situation is directly analogous to Northern Ireland on so many levels.
January 21st, 2009 at 10:07 pmHurrey! maybe that guy will save us from our trigger happy, settlement-constructing Palestinian-abusing militaristic annexationist government! An Israeli
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:28 amWe finally got rid of Bush. Now it’s time to get rid of Zionist Jews like Abraham Foxman.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:33 am…Foxman continued. “I’m not sure the situation requires that kind of approach in the Middle East.”
I call reading stuff like this a “McEnroe Moment”.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:54 amYOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!
er … who is this Loxman fella? Although living in the UK, I thought I had a handle on all the important elected people in the States, but we never heard of a ‘Loxman‘ here. Is he some guy that works for an Israeli bagel charity or something? If so, he needs to know that the Israeli embassies in NY, London and Paris etc are posting hundreds of propaganda stuff all over the web – so he doesn’t really have to exercise himself unduly. It’s all all taken care of – so they think.
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:19 amAbe Foxman is a foreign agent in the service of Israel. He should be deported post haste to that country which is a boil on the ass of the earth.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:54 pmAt a Jerusalem Conference on how scary it is to be a Jew in the world– at the very time when Israeli takns were smashing innocent Palestinians in Jenin– Abe Foxman, head of the ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE begged forgiveness for not fighting for Zionism because his group was too busy fighting against “ASSIMILATION” of Jews in Amweica. At the funeral of Dr. Goldstein– the man who machine gunned the Jersusalem Mosque, killing and wounding many innocent men and boys at prayer– the rabbi leading the service declared that one Jewish finger nail is worth a hundred thousand Arab lives. This is the racist operative term that Livni, Olmert and Brarak thoughlessly associated with in their repeat of the Warsaw Ghetto, massacring innocents in a surrounded and strangled Gaza when a few HAMAS decided to fight back with “garbage-can rockets.” Foxman typifies those who can only bark for a living accusing Americans who fight for their freedoms of anti-Semitism but never replacing them on the combat line. Let us not forget the motivation of these professional witch hunters. They seek to imprison American Jews in mental prison of fear so they don’t “assimilate” with their fellow Americans. But that these loudmouths speak for no one is now clear. While they slandered Obama as an anti-US terrorist Muslim, a proportion of the Jewish American voters as large as that of blacks voted for Obama. US Jews are Americans first. Any Zionist attempt to stampede them in fear to Israel by fueling a backfire of anti-Semitism in an economically depressed America will fail. Mitchell’s wise and fair assessments on the Mideast were silenced during the Bush-neocon years….NOT by Jews, for the neocons speak for no one but their small clique. Mitchell will replace fraud with truth and destruction with construction. Obama kept his word by putting such a reputable man to expose any attempt to rule Israel by such racist sentiments as quoted above. Jews are as American as apple pie and want MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE on the Mideast just like everyone else. Do not be fooled by the howls of this plump and loud professional promoter of fear and slander. Let the MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE on Gaza begin and disregard such balls of hot air, who speaks for no one. JEWS ARE LOYAL AMERICANS WHO WANT MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:42 pmWhat “House of Roberts” said, 1000 times over.
January 30th, 2009 at 11:42 pm1. US cannot be fair and open minded because it is a christian-Jewish country. 2. Look up “Jewish end days” in Wikipedia, they have 240 years or so to get their dreams settled, sometime before then, they will have their Messiah and they will disarm themselves and live in peace. 3. Therefore: look for Israel to remain in limbo or purgatory until then. Obama is smart enough not to get involved too closely in this presently lose-lose situation. Help the Palestinians and hold down the killing.
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