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Feb 21 2015
No straight talk from Netanyahu
by MARTIN DEMOORJIAN
Posted Feb. 20, 2015 at 11:06 PM
I write in response to a column, "Let Netanyahu speak," by Frank
Mazzaglia (Jan. 31) and wonder if sometimes columnists aren't paid to
write the things they do that can come across as marketing. Mr.
Mazzaglia writes, "The American people have a right to hear what the
straight-talking Benjamin Netanyahu has to say..." Straight-talking!
Benjamin Netanyahu is no more straight-talking than Mahmoud Abbas and
his upcoming address to Congress can be tantamount to lobbying.
TIME Magazine (March 18, 2012 ) wrote, "Netanyahu's basic principle is
to trust no one to speak truthfully." One can only wonder if this
includes him and can easily raise the question of trusting him. Mr.
Netanyahu is smart and strong but the most he gets done is building
provocative settlements and deploying the Israeli military. Mr.
Netanyahu, no more than Mr. Abbas, has done nothing to promote peace.
Without being disrespectful, they each talk out of both sides of the
mouth typical of so many politicians.
Respecting the many ramifications, this so-called peace process is
wearing thin. Perhaps peace has its own definition to the different
participants. If the Irish can come to terms with their troubles it is
curious if they are smarter than those in the Mideast in dealing with
their problems. If so, perhaps the Irish should be included in the
Mideast peace process for the greater good.
I strongly believe all in the Mideast are smart enough to achieve
peace if they really want it. I have a cousin who comes from the early
days of Israel. One holiday gathering she was asked, "When will they
have peace over there?" She gave an immediate answer, "When they elect
a woman president because they're tired of losing their sons." There
was such an opportunity in Israel two elections ago that put Mr.
Netanyahu to lead the county and paints a very clear picture that can
relate to the assassination of PM Yitzhak Rabin. I still see the news
report's grinning police guard giving a tender slap to the assassin's
face as if giving approval.
I believe in Israel's future but doubt they would tolerate living
under the yoke of another such as the Palestinians do. While some
Palestinians are no saints the same can be said for some Israelis
along with everyone else.
Israel is threatened by Iran and the Armenians are threatened by
Azerbaijan. Israel trades arms for oil with Azerbaijan that help
contribute to the instability of that region. Israel is duly
threatened by anyone supplying weaponry to any country endangering it
no differently than that which exists between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
With such arms sales it appears Israel is willing to sacrifice others,
which raise questions about the moral character of its leadership.
Obama snubs Mr. Netanyahu yet overlook that Israel's leadership
snubbed President Jimmy Carter when he visited Israel, regardless that
he brokered its first peace treaty.The United States Ambassador to
Armenia, John Evans, was discharged when he challenged protocols using
the genocide word when referencing the 1915 Armenian Massacres, going
beyond his scope of duties. Perhaps John Boehner should be discharged
for the same reason when inviting a foreign leader and exceeding his
duties; imagine had he invited Mr. Abbas!
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20150220/OPINION/150229237/2011/OPINION
Feb 21 2015
No straight talk from Netanyahu
by MARTIN DEMOORJIAN
Posted Feb. 20, 2015 at 11:06 PM
I write in response to a column, "Let Netanyahu speak," by Frank
Mazzaglia (Jan. 31) and wonder if sometimes columnists aren't paid to
write the things they do that can come across as marketing. Mr.
Mazzaglia writes, "The American people have a right to hear what the
straight-talking Benjamin Netanyahu has to say..." Straight-talking!
Benjamin Netanyahu is no more straight-talking than Mahmoud Abbas and
his upcoming address to Congress can be tantamount to lobbying.
TIME Magazine (March 18, 2012 ) wrote, "Netanyahu's basic principle is
to trust no one to speak truthfully." One can only wonder if this
includes him and can easily raise the question of trusting him. Mr.
Netanyahu is smart and strong but the most he gets done is building
provocative settlements and deploying the Israeli military. Mr.
Netanyahu, no more than Mr. Abbas, has done nothing to promote peace.
Without being disrespectful, they each talk out of both sides of the
mouth typical of so many politicians.
Respecting the many ramifications, this so-called peace process is
wearing thin. Perhaps peace has its own definition to the different
participants. If the Irish can come to terms with their troubles it is
curious if they are smarter than those in the Mideast in dealing with
their problems. If so, perhaps the Irish should be included in the
Mideast peace process for the greater good.
I strongly believe all in the Mideast are smart enough to achieve
peace if they really want it. I have a cousin who comes from the early
days of Israel. One holiday gathering she was asked, "When will they
have peace over there?" She gave an immediate answer, "When they elect
a woman president because they're tired of losing their sons." There
was such an opportunity in Israel two elections ago that put Mr.
Netanyahu to lead the county and paints a very clear picture that can
relate to the assassination of PM Yitzhak Rabin. I still see the news
report's grinning police guard giving a tender slap to the assassin's
face as if giving approval.
I believe in Israel's future but doubt they would tolerate living
under the yoke of another such as the Palestinians do. While some
Palestinians are no saints the same can be said for some Israelis
along with everyone else.
Israel is threatened by Iran and the Armenians are threatened by
Azerbaijan. Israel trades arms for oil with Azerbaijan that help
contribute to the instability of that region. Israel is duly
threatened by anyone supplying weaponry to any country endangering it
no differently than that which exists between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
With such arms sales it appears Israel is willing to sacrifice others,
which raise questions about the moral character of its leadership.
Obama snubs Mr. Netanyahu yet overlook that Israel's leadership
snubbed President Jimmy Carter when he visited Israel, regardless that
he brokered its first peace treaty.The United States Ambassador to
Armenia, John Evans, was discharged when he challenged protocols using
the genocide word when referencing the 1915 Armenian Massacres, going
beyond his scope of duties. Perhaps John Boehner should be discharged
for the same reason when inviting a foreign leader and exceeding his
duties; imagine had he invited Mr. Abbas!
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20150220/OPINION/150229237/2011/OPINION