i don't think pro-Bush people think that Bush conducts foreign policy in a way that favors Israel in every respect. they claim that there are many things that he has done/many of his attitudes are pro-Israel, and that these actions/attitudes make him a great friend to Israel.
the fact that Bush does not do everything I want him to do does not make me think that he is not pro-Israel to the extent that he is.
I am not sure how you think this is a response to the "bush is so good for israel nonsense" as you call it. many Jews thought Clinton was the greatest friend Israel had. Which brings me back to my first question above: Would you have considered the fact that Clinton used the same national security waiver to be a valid disproof of "clinton was so good for Isreal nonsense?"
What does clinton have to do with this? Obviously they all did it, for whatever reason. but right now we are discussing the upcoming election. No one said clinton was right for doing it (nevermind his opposition in the house) But that is not really relevant right now at all, is it?
My name is Hadar Susskind and I am an Israeli-American, a former Israeli infantry soldier, and an advocate for Israel. I don’t work for a campaign, a political party, or any political group. I’m speaking only in my own voice, and only because of my love for both of my countries, America and Israel.
This is the first time I’ve ever sat down to write to people about an election or a candidate and I’m only doing it now because I truly believe that the decision we are faced with on November 2nd is one that will shape our future for generations to come.
Those of you who know me know that I am a person who is deeply committed to Israel, to the welfare of the Jewish people, and to upholding the Jewish ethic of striving for justice and righteousness in our lives and in the world around us. I am also supporting John Kerry for President.
John Kerry has a twenty-year history of working to support Israel. In fact, AIPAC has given him a perfect 100% score on Israel related votes. Even more important than his voting record is his personal commitment to Israel. He has traveled to Israel nearly a dozen times (throughout his long career of public service) and he made the most of those trips. He flew in an F-16 with Israeli pilots in order to see the Middle East from the air and get a better understanding of the security challenges that Israelis live with every day. He visited army bases and went to hospitals to speak directly with victims of terror. John Kerry understands the real effects of conflict and war in a way that comes only from experiencing them firsthand.
Over the years John Kerry has also worked closely with the Jewish community on legislation concerning Israel’s security (and an array of other community concerns) and he has built real personal relationships with Jewish leaders here in the U.S. and in Israel. There is no question in my mind that an America led by John Kerry will always be there for Israel.
There are two equally important things that I believe the President of the Unites States must do in order to truly be considered a friend of Israel. The first is supporting Israel in their efforts to defend themselves. John Kerry has always stood firmly with Israel and defended the necessary actions that they taken to ensure the safety and security of their citizens. He has always supported American military and financial aid to Israel, even in the face of Republican efforts to reduce both.
The second one, and this is where the Bush Administration has completely and totally failed, is that they must be committed to trying to move toward peace in the region. It is an incredibly difficult task with no easy answers. I don’t believe that you can have peace right now. I don’t think that the current leadership in the region is ready. I do think that it is essential to keep making every possible effort to move in that direction. President Bush claims that he supports Israel, yet he has withdrawn the U.S. from involvement is the one issue on which Israel’s future rests, an eventual peace with the Palestinians and peace in the Middle East.
I spent nearly three years of my life wearing the uniform of an Israeli soldier, and many years since then working for Israel and for the Jewish community. I believe that the single most important thing that we can do for America and for Israel is to cast a vote for John Kerry. Please share this email with anyone and everyone you know who cares about Israel and cares about America.
6 comments:
has kerry said he will move the embassy to Jerusalem?
also, if you feel this is a reason to reject Bush, would you have felt the same about reelecting Clinton when he did the same thing?
http://www.us-israel.org/jsource/US-Israel/waiver.html
no, I am responding to this "bush is so good for israel" nonsense
i don't think pro-Bush people think that Bush conducts foreign policy in a way that favors Israel in every respect. they claim that there are many things that he has done/many of his attitudes are pro-Israel, and that these actions/attitudes make him a great friend to Israel.
the fact that Bush does not do everything I want him to do does not make me think that he is not pro-Israel to the extent that he is.
I am not sure how you think this is a response to the "bush is so good for israel nonsense" as you call it. many Jews thought Clinton was the greatest friend Israel had. Which brings me back to my first question above: Would you have considered the fact that Clinton used the same national security waiver to be a valid disproof of "clinton was so good for Isreal nonsense?"
What does clinton have to do with this?
Obviously they all did it, for whatever reason. but right now we are discussing the upcoming election.
No one said clinton was right for doing it (nevermind his opposition in the house) But that is not really relevant right now at all, is it?
-Yguy
My name is Hadar Susskind and I am an Israeli-American, a former Israeli infantry soldier, and an advocate for Israel. I don’t work for a campaign, a political party, or any political group. I’m speaking only in my own voice, and only because of my love for both of my countries, America and Israel.
This is the first time I’ve ever sat down to write to people about an election or a candidate and I’m only doing it now because I truly believe that the decision we are faced with on November 2nd is one that will shape our future for generations to come.
Those of you who know me know that I am a person who is deeply committed to Israel, to the welfare of the Jewish people, and to upholding the Jewish ethic of striving for justice and righteousness in our lives and in the world around us. I am also supporting John Kerry for President.
John Kerry has a twenty-year history of working to support Israel. In fact, AIPAC has given him a perfect 100% score on Israel related votes. Even more important than his voting record is his personal commitment to Israel. He has traveled to Israel nearly a dozen times (throughout his long career of public service) and he made the most of those trips. He flew in an F-16 with Israeli pilots in order to see the Middle East from the air and get a better understanding of the security challenges that Israelis live with every day. He visited army bases and went to hospitals to speak directly with victims of terror. John Kerry understands the real effects of conflict and war in a way that comes only from experiencing them firsthand.
Over the years John Kerry has also worked closely with the Jewish community on legislation concerning Israel’s security (and an array of other community concerns) and he has built real personal relationships with Jewish leaders here in the U.S. and in Israel. There is no question in my mind that an America led by John Kerry will always be there for Israel.
There are two equally important things that I believe the President of the Unites States must do in order to truly be considered a friend of Israel. The first is supporting Israel in their efforts to defend themselves. John Kerry has always stood firmly with Israel and defended the necessary actions that they taken to ensure the safety and security of their citizens. He has always supported American military and financial aid to Israel, even in the face of Republican efforts to reduce both.
The second one, and this is where the Bush Administration has completely and totally failed, is that they must be committed to trying to move toward peace in the region. It is an incredibly difficult task with no easy answers. I don’t believe that you can have peace right now. I don’t think that the current leadership in the region is ready. I do think that it is essential to keep making every possible effort to move in that direction. President Bush claims that he supports Israel, yet he has withdrawn the U.S. from involvement is the one issue on which Israel’s future rests, an eventual peace with the Palestinians and peace in the Middle East.
I spent nearly three years of my life wearing the uniform of an Israeli soldier, and many years since then working for Israel and for the Jewish community. I believe that the single most important thing that we can do for America and for Israel is to cast a vote for John Kerry. Please share this email with anyone and everyone you know who cares about Israel and cares about America.
Sincerely,
Hadar Susskind
Post a Comment