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Time to end the occupation.

You think they're going to listen to the Kenyan King?

Dang.....Barak got called out by Al Jazeera!




Mister President, not another sermon!

Dear Mr President: Making another speech is welcomed, especially during these uncertain times. But frankly, it won't make that much of a difference unless it is followed-up with a frank and open conversation.

We've already heard three cornerstone speeches destined for the Arab and Muslim worlds, and realize all too well that you're the commander-in-speech. And we've also watched you fight on three war fronts in the Muslim world, as the US Commander in Chief.

But shooting hoops is nothing like 'one-on-one' when playing ball, Barack- if you don't mind me calling you by your court name. You need to put your lay-ups to the test.

And in the Arab court, there is one heavy-weight worth taking on, and that's Al Jazeera. Playing with light-weights is not becoming of someone who boasts about his jump-shots.

Yes, your speeches are aired live, and watched by millions. And yes, this one will be dissected and deciphered once again by the pundits. But at the end of the day, it will be just another sermon; an attempt to talk over peoples' heads.

This is no time for more lectures and promises. You need to talk to us.

I read about your much touted pedigree and personal story. And like you, Al Jazeera is also the embodiment of plurality of race and ideology, as well as the home of a plethora of ethnic identities and nationalities.

Indeed, within the sphere of global and Arab journalism, 'we're the ones we've been waiting for'.

The Arab world needs to hear certain answers to indispensable questions. With our pulse on the regional and global mood, we have the pertinent ones for you.

Yes, we will come at you with all we've got. And yes, we might take advantage of your weak points, but it's nothing you can't handle.

Your financial gestures to Egypt and other reformers in your speech this week and, what is certain to be more of the same strategic gestures to Israel during your AIPAC speech next week, aren't enough.

Piecemeal solutions and more political phases would only compromise peoples' power and defuse the will of the masses.

You must address the perception of hypocrisy (past policy vs present promises, rhetoric and reality), double standards (pressures on certain regimes but not on others) and indifference regarding some important regional and geopolitical challenges facing the Arab world, notably Israel's four decade colonial dictatorship.

These could only be answered satisfactorily through an exchange that you need to have with the Arab and the Muslim worlds.

A speech, no matter how eloquent, how bombastic, or how promising doesn't compare to a humble conversation.

Through our Arabic and English channels, we are the network that's watched by much of the Arab and Muslim worlds. Our credibility, and open freedom of expression, render us the indispensable media outlet among Arab and global satellite networks.

As your own Secretary of State Hillary Clinton put it: Al Jazeera is "changing peoples' minds and attitudes. And like it or hate it, it is really effective".

Meanwhile, you've given interviews to US news channels, which by Clinton's own admission "aren't keeping up".

I've just chatted for the third time in four months with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and he could tell you why we're almost addictive.

By the way, with the killing of bin Laden, the visit of Israel's prime minister and the belated support you've shown to the Arab Spring (late is better than never...!), we have much to talk about.

After three sermons and a funeral, it's time to converse Mr. President. What say you!

they should have another beer summit....

As the prophesy hath foretold.

Ummmmmm




maybe a Seltzer Summit

I wonder when the American Jewish populace will FINALLY wake up and decide that the Democratic party has tooled them over and over again.


I CANNOT wait for the lamenting of Rick.

Stay tuned for this one!

Remember...Bush loved Israel.

You're completely ignorant for most of your post, but that's because you're mad at God. Why? I don't know. Maybe you were an abused alterboy, forced to attend or just can't come to grips with the notion that a Higher Power (more than a human) offered you dominion over his Creation. I don't know and I really don't care but to marginalize religion the manner you do, there's deep seeded anger there and it's silly. Understanding God's love and the love we're commanded to share is the crux of religion. I'm not a practicing person, but I don't bash on others that do in any way shape or form. I'm still seeking what fits for me. I've attended many different demoninations and many religions looking to find what fits according to the way I see my Maker. It's a journey I have to make that nobody else can walk for me. I've found similarities, I've found instances where I "belong" and I've found that there's more to Life than what Man can make up. I'm open and willing to fathom that God sent his only son to preach a message built upon forgiveness, love and peace. You NEVER let the subject pass without a smarmy comment and you're condescending towards posters here that project that. That's your weight to carry. Good luck with that baggage.

Getting back to the post though, I suppose you're going to defend the Palestinians? Israel should vacate and comply with the Kenyan King's order? I'm onboard with the whole let's take the money we throw away to other nations bit lock stock and barrel but to force border restrictions or guidelines on an other nation? Okay, everyone see our leader for what he is.

If you cannot see how ridiculous the President is on this then you're as lost as the Jewish voter.

Owebama is not worthy of a second term and this foolish act will most likely cement that in for him. Goodbye AIPAC donations. Goodbye public support from a nation that overwhelmingly believes in a Higher Power.

Ok...Please detail how your post is accurate then.

Yeah, I do.

Fuzz... it sounds like you debate too much with Jehovah Witnesses that come to your door and get them confused with Jews/Judaism.. The Torah talks about the after life, does not mention anything about 144000. However, Jehovah Witness believe in it.. and all others will live on the a new Earth

Shhh..dammit!

If the shoe was on the other foot he'd be blabbing about how I should just use the g00gl3.

Here he is shooting off his mouth on a subject that he has now proven he knows next to NOTHING about and one that makes his blood boil. Actually he and Rick have a lot in common and they stick up for each other.

The both are so faaaaar to the Left that Pelosi is a moderate in their eyes and they both loathe organized religion...of ANY kind.

They're "godz" in their own minds.

Let them have their fun.

I actually pity someone so narrow minded.

Nope, never have. I wasn't talking about what the Torah says, or what JW's believe, I was describing what fundamentalist christians believe.

Dude, wtf does Pelosi have to do with this conversation?

Listen, I grew up in these churches, I went to their schools, I watched their movies, read their books, listened to their sermons, thousands of them. But you are telling me I know nothing? Hilarious.

Actually its a repeated pattern that libs have showed on this board and others.

Hate religion, hate God...love them some Democratic party like its a religion.

You might've grown up in a church...you didn't listen or learn SQUAT!

Wow dude. Post 20 wasn't good enough for you? What exactly are you looking for? A phone call from a preacher?

Can't be. DMV hates me so much nothing I say is true.

Hey DMV, it's raining here in NJ and the grass in my yard is green.

Ahem, I don't hate you...get real.

I think you're missing out on a LOT.

As far as the weather...it is whatever it is wherever you are. One thing is for certain...you won't know it's changed if you're glued to a computer screen 24x7.

The key to whether you are right or wrong is the term "fundamentalist". If by "fundamentalist you mean "premillennialists", I would agree. If you mean all Christians, I would disagree.

The majority of Christians are amillennialists.


(Pentecostals are whack-job premillennialists.)

The link I just posted shows the 4 different variations, like I said there were. Pre, mid post and amillennialists. The general story is the same, just what happens in what order, etc. And I think they are all whack jobs. ;)

True, my bad. I shouldn't have included amillennial among the other 3. The discussion started about fundamentalist christians and those demominations are not amillennialists.

C'mon...he grew up IN the church.

He KNEW that...NOW!

Sit back and let him teach us!

This is also true, and I never claimed otherwise. From the very first post I said 'most fundamentalist christians'.