Supreme U.S. commander in Europe calls Israel 'model state'

1) Spain still controls Moroccan territory 2) And it still won't allow the Basque independence Yet neither Morocco nor the Basque demand the destruction of Spain. Somehow, the Spanish fool blames Israel for the consequences of a war declared and continued by Arabs for the stated goal of Israel's destruction. From Skayani's post, you can tell two thing about him/her: 1) Supported Isabella's eviction of Jews from Spain 2) Believes the Spanish were to blame for Guernica

Mr.Craddock should visit the Palestinean occupied teroraries and then should be asked about the state of israhell.If he is not a zionist then he is bought out by them or is just frightened by their power. No other reason to be ignorant than that.

Gee, little one, I too can list urls: http://camera.org/index.asp?x_context=2&x_outlet=118&x_article=1246 http://www.honestreporting.com/articles/45884734/critiques/Guardian_Promotes_Apartheid_Slur.asp and more. what you and your urls never do is directly address Carter's: 1) Redefining a well understood word that has loaded content, claiming it means something completely different but relying on the original loaded emotional reaction 2) Refuses to admit this is war time, with Pals and other Arabs dedicated to Israel's destruction. In wartime, enemy aliens always have limitations. As is not at all surprising, the url you give does the same. For instance, refusing to admit the "Jewish only" roads are: 1) Israeli only, Jewish, Muslim or Christian 2) Weren't Israeli only until many Israelis (Jews and Arabs) were killed on those roads by Pal terrorists. You continue to be an apologist for terror. Thanks for so succinctly proving my point.

Bush found a Neoconservative General to put another target on the back of American troops in the Middle East. We will be lucky to survive two more years of Bush.

Marilyn mis-stated her illness. It encompasses more than "The bone". Google Marilyn Shepherd- Australia, she's a chronic malcontent, kvetches about everything and anything. Hates her government in Australia. Like yourself, she lives to condemn and hate. Nothing constructive, simply old fashio venom.

Arab land is Arab land. How much land they own is not really relevant for the issues, is it? The Arabs didn't perpetrate the holocaust and the Pals have zero to do with it. What is your underlying argument, that the world owes you Greater Israel cause you had hard times? If not, exactly what are you arguing? Is this 'claim' based on DNA or religious affiliations and what evidence do you have that you have DNA ties to the holy land? What do you wanna do, wholesale move the Pals for your convenience? The Pals have not cried uncle all this time, and Israel is seen internationally as a bully, along with Pappa US. So, what is the claim based on? As to the history you lay out of the Jews, nothing happens without at the vrey least god's permission, nothing. Regards.

I watched the special on TV titled, "who killed JFK" where they interviewed living witnesses (most died very curiously, one by a karate chop), including the mistress of Johnson, who claims to have a son by him, and they all suggest that there was complicity at the highest levels of the US gov't, one witness suggesting it was the military industrial complex. Best book I ever read on the subject is called, "Best evidence", really an eye opener cause he uses FBI files with cites. Regards.

to respond. You've posted so much baloney, you could open a sausage factory. Endless statistics, without substantiation. One million cluster bombs morphed into four million, all within the course of a single day. Of course I'd have no compunction of shooting any stone thrower who menaced me or mine. Those very same "children" have no compunction of setting off the bombs in the midst of innocent civilians, after all, that's what they're trained for. When anyone is as rabid as your and the other haters, it's best that you be tranquilized to avoid your harming yourself and others. Meanwhile, you still haven't attended to your very own Aussie Muslim Rapists and your persecuted Aboriginies. As for the Aussie Muslim Rapists, I keep mentioning it because your so neglectful. All you haters, that just what you are, can scratch each others backs, and kiss mutual backsides, since that's what turns you on. Oh yes, I Googled your buddy Marilyn Shepherd, she's a real malcontent.

Starved and anorexic in democratic principles.......a welfare state......a theocracy as guilty of jihad as any Arab state or group........... This guy is juts a mouthpiece.........he obviously isn't wel educated or sane to think israel is a model state in any positive connotation of the word.........there were Israeli's also who cheered on 9/11....they saw opprtunity, while human beings saw the horro of how badly mankind can teat their fellow mankind.

The good soldier, Gen. Craddock, is doing nothing more than walking the line laid down by his Commander-In-Chief, our born-again charismatic leader who startled the free world by proclaiming himself on assignment by the Lord himself and declaring Sharon to be ". . . a man of peace." Amen, Brothas and Sistas. All cleared for the Rapture! Praise Jesus y'all and get yo tickets to heaven - Disneyland. Take your choice.

Calling Israel the most hated country in the world shows a level of immaturity/ignorance/wishful thinking, because it is not factual. What is factual is that there's a lot of hippocracy going around. You haven't conducted a survey and those that have been conducted are scientifically unreliable. REality is far more reliable - foreign investment, tourism, joint projects - economic, industrial, academic, artistic etc.- in global settings indicate otherwise. I happen to read and travel extensively, so for you to assume that I focus on local propoganda is futile. You seem to forget that Haaretz is part of our "local propoganda". It seems as if you are the one who is subject to propoganda, and I'm willing to bet are quite ignorant of historical and other facts about Israel.

Peter, Thanks for the confirmation!!!! Regards Willy

This man has elicited almost 400 comments here for boldly stating the obvious, "Israel is a model state that encourages democratic ideals." Some people here call the "Palestinians" democratic. An election in and of itself certainly does not make a democracy. A democracy is primarily about freedom. Yes, Israel encourages democratic ideals. Unfortunately, very few other states do in that part of the world. And for the fool who said, "this military man's expertise is in knowing how to kill", no - it is in knowing how to defend. General Craddock was wrong about one thing though. Egypt and the other Arab states together get exponentially more aid from America than Israel. And not just with a check. Oil, the poison that it is, is unfortunately the most subsidized product the world has ever known. General Craddock, the hero some of you demean, is an American whose military protects it. And who pays? Certainly not the Arab states whose entire economic existance depends on it.

In comparison to our neighbors in terms of personal freedom , education opportunity openness to creative human abilities Israel is a paradise.

Maureen while previously it was supposed to be elsewhere. Shades of Khalid Amaryeh,American living here,Christian,Israeli,KA,etc.etc.

nod intelligently and praise the generals progressive and intelligent ideas. Would there be one squeek of protest?

"...Israel is a thuggish, apartheid, facist state..." Marilyn, Many Americans have reached this conclusion too and they are determined in their will to change things around. It is sick to the bone. I have full confidence good Americans and good Israelis will deliver on this. Hang in there. Dutch

I sometimes write posts in a hurry, Willy. I was giving my my regards to Marilyn. Please accept my kind regards to you Willy.

Those folks talking about land ownership thousands of years ago are ill Thousands years or ten thousands years we never give up our right for that land. Because it has been our land and the Jews always have been persecuted in Christians and Muslims nations enough is enough. Beside this conflict for Muslims is not for that tiny land which is least then 1% of the entire M.E.It all about religion of Islam that never accepted our existence other wise before war of 67 the W.B was under their control. Why they did not declare Palestinians State? Where are those moderate Arabs? This conflict will never be solved unless the Muslims will get new education and reformation in their religion like what the Christians and Jews did .And act of suicide bombers can not justified by any meaning Regards

Why do you only consider the Palestinians your brothers and not the Tunisian Jews (mostly completely innocent woman and children) who fled your country. If it is because of religion, then you are truly living in a world of illusions. Wake up to reality. Is Israel doomed. Well maybe, just as all humanity, considering the way we continue to behave.

Yes Indonesia the "model state" to the muslims and Indra would definately say,"it's good enough for me so it must be good enough for my brothers so who cares what others think". That's right,who cares what you think,that's what Craddock thinks!!!

What on earth do Palestinians have to be proud of? Repeatedly getting their asses whipped? Killing 26 children at a Maalot elementary school? Blowing up the elderly at a passover dinner? introducing airline hijacking? inciting children to commit murder? nothing to be proud of here unless you are a devil worshiper. have a nice time in hamas hell!

No wonder Ben is an admirer of Craddock (Guantanamo and all!) Thanks for your info Clickfool. Best regards Marilyn. ( Post 349 by Maureen ANN signed Marilyn) So Maureen Ann is actually Marilyn!!! No wonder two split personality in one!!! Forgive me if I did not know earlier, your posts are not worth reading!!!!

Does that off-set the fact that there is an education crisis in Indigenous Australia, where illiteracy rates are as high as 93% and educational attainment is often lower than in many Third World countries? Aborigianl Professor Marcia Langton holds the Inaugural Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne. In 2003, she concluded that accelerated-learning programs she studied in Israel could be adapted to schools with a high percentage of indigenous students. In 2004, the Yachad Accelerated Learning Program (YALP) was launched and is based on education models from Israel that have been very successful in addressing similar problems to those identified among Australian indigenous students left behind by the regular school system. Educators of Australian Aborigine youth visited Israel to learn about educational Hebrew U.-sponsored programs for children [Jan 2007] https://www.bfhu.org/images/download/070124%20Australian%20Aborigine%20Youth.pdf

"Craddock said Israel will receive this year more than 93 percent of the military aid in the EUCOM area - $2.4 billion out of some $2.54 billion for all of Europe and Africa." Abu Samra, This shames many Americans I know. Fair minded people are sick of what Israel has become and what it is doing to their government. They are determined to clean it up. Dutch

useless piece of trash

Daniel, don't waste your words on Marilyn. She's probably AAA (Another Angry Arab) in denial. She's unredeemably damaged in the head.

"Believe me, Israel is doomed !!!" Well, Israel nor the Jewish people have ever been doomed. Admirable Carthago is ruins at best, so is Rome, the Inquisition, the Zars, the Third Reich, the Soviet Union... But we Jews are still here. Don't believe me, just see for yourself: Israel-haters are doomed, just as anti-Semites are doomed. I hope soon there will be peace and full diplomatic relations between your precious country with its old culture and relatively tolerant policies, and Israel. There is no reason why not.

Of course I know where is your country located and I know also your country is not surrounded by 22 Islamic nations that they teaches to their kids how to hate the Jews and the Jews have no right to exist. It is what they learn and it is very important part of their education and it is a reason I have asked you that don?t compare Ireland with Israel. Our neighbors are not educated like a western countries and I do not care if that offended you. By the way I m not religion and beside they are many Jews that made reformation in their religion and Israel is seculars country too. Although I noticed when I was there whenever one asked an American Jew where they were from they always said they were jewish. It is not true at all and I m sure you made it up Now would you like please to answer to my Questions? One by one And what did you compromise? And where your country located? And who are your neighbors? And who are your enemies? And did your enemy believe in destruction of Ireland? And how many wars did your country have gone through? And despite of our problems with our enemies our economy also booming. Imaging if our neighbors were educated like yours

re Israel's weapons export to China. Some articles I have read tell of America's dissatisfaction with Israeli/China weapons trade. I had to laugh when reading, an Israeli official made the statement of "we are two independant countries" (Israel and America.) Reading the Israeli news gives a glimpse of what could happen in the future-some future Israeli religio/military nutter with a super ego, and delusions of grandeur, just might take it upon himself to join up with the 'next' world super power...after he stages a coup. By the way ballistic, (something different, but the same) who do you surpose really assassinated JFK?

Brant, It seems to me you are living in denial that your beloved state of Israel can do no harm. That's not even good patriotism in my book. Dutch

I respect you coming from nothing and living very well. But coming from South america, you have to acknowledge the fact that Arabs held offices of Presidents (Argentina, Ecuador..) and hold very hign business and political positions in almost all the coutries. Regarding Jews in Tunisia, there is a thriving community of jews in DJerba with one of the word oldest Senagogue (Ghraiba) and a Senator in the Parliament, most of (Many fled in 1967 because of Israel?!) Believe me, I do not feel threatened by Israel, and do not even think about it most of the time, it's just an issue close to my heart like any other (i.e Iraq,Technology innovation...)which is not the case for Israelis since this is an existential survival issue you breath every day. Why do you hate Israel? Probably because it's opressing my brothers: The PALESTINIANS. and it's standing for an idea that makes Arabs invading Spain because they were there 800 years a very Normal thing!! Believe me Israel is doomed!!

Jabo. I don't have time to read all the posts as I work, but did he really express the views as you have succintly laid them out? He posted to me a couple of times, but no poster, even my many detractors, said anything close to that. Where is the soul in anyone who thinks like that, esp when they know their BS is not right, doesn't matter how they justify, solve it, it's BS!! I would think they would want to discuss peace, and stop with the BS, but I am wondering as our men and women are shown every night. Gonna need Solomon's wisdom/solution on this one. It is very sad. Regards. Ballistic

Just thinking of the spasms of anger this must give the arabs and the euros... Good! :-) The spirit of John Bolton lives.

You said the truth! Thank you!

of Craddock (said to be pro-Zionist.) I refuse to answer Ben Jabo's posts. He has been getting a little bit...nasty i.e. last week, raving about Australian rapists, and something about I should be made a victim. Today he has suggested you be tranquilized Clickfool and Marilyn be, 'put down' by a vet. I do understand the poor man's problem, he once lived in Israel, by his own admission said he would have no problem shooting, stone throwing Palestinian children if they bothered him. No wonder Ben is an admirer of Craddock (Guantanamo and all!) Thanks for your info Clickfool. Best regards Marilyn.

Why don't you draw for us what you think are fair border lines for the State of Israel? These lines should be in agreement with all the PA factions and totally in Israel's right to defend if provoked. Draw clearly from careful research so that even you and Iran would vehemently defend Israel's defensive actions from these positions! I'm awaiting your sketch. Oh, by the way, have you ever set foot in this area in your life?

Apartheid is a term used to elicit sympathy for the Palestinians and is an antisemitic bias. The real 100% sympathy being elicited should be for ISRAEL. J. Carter and UN, you are antisemites. What happened to Harry Truman, the friend of Israel. Stand up for Israel. Love.

Suggest you read my post to em above and follow my suggestions to him/her. Notice you are still looking outwards and placing all the blame elswhere. We learned as did the people of South Africa, that if you really want peace you have to compromise.Yeah I know you are going to tell me that it is the Arabs who dont want that. How do you explain Eygyp/Jordan and their peace with Israel. Books, lets see. Schlomo ben ami. Benny Morris, Susan Nathan,Jimmy carter, Dersowizch,Edward Said,David K Shipler, David Hirst. Good cross section there wouln,nt you agree.No one there who wants to take over the west. By the way we in Ireland lived with your problem for 600 years but we were on the receiving end , more the "Palestinian experience"if you see what I mean. Slainte

Perhaps you might do just a little of your own leg work before you send a non response such as you did. You would know where my country is and the main part of it,s history vis a vis neighbours and their intentions. As to your nothing short of racist remarks re educated neighbours if you do as suggested above you will find that having an "educated neighbour"is not always what it is cracked up to be and Israel is further proof of that, so you see you share another dubious distinction with my neighbour. Now as you live in the wonderful city of SF but more importantly America I was wondering if you had to give up your religion to get citizenship, that is if you are an American. Although I noticed when I was there whenever one asked an American Jew where they were from they always said they were jewish.One then found out they were born there. Most if not all others born there are proud to say "I am an American" and then add Irish or french or whatever. Slainte.

citizenry , troops , from sea to shiny sea , Amen ,

So is my surgeon. He lives in the States. He thinks you're all nuts.

And please add ALL the Pali income is foreign aid. If it wasn't they would be able to PAY their employees.

Funny thing about that, they have Freedom when they get to the States. For some of the younger ones it's a pretty heady experience. But, one thing is for sure, after a few years they become so Westernized they are out of place in their mother countries. They stop fitting in to the norm in places like Saudi Arabia. The trips to the ME get further between and eventually they stop going back. The ones born here, much like immigrants from any other country, blend and become just what these idiots say they hate. Funny as hell what freedom can do to an individual.

We all see how your fanatic opinions are based on ignorance. UN resolutions under the hardest chapter of UN charter were against Irak, still are against Iran, Syria and Sudan. All of them mortal ennemies of Israel.

My brother NY Jew Thank you for the whole post.Not to mention the LAST WORD.ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shalom my brother,and AM YISRAEL CHAI!!!

great nations.i am very partial to india in particular and russia is incredibly interesting.

"exporting more jews etc" the important point to make is that no matter how many jews leave intel still thinks it worthwhile to open plants in israel and not in ireland.

am i bovvered?look at my face am i bovvered?

if you go to the palestinian territories they would take you up to the nearest minaret and throw you down.the fate of nancyboys in these lands.

Very long resume, you are right, so given his statement that Israel is a model democracy means one of two things; he is either lying and pushing somebody's point of view or he is stupid, which I doubt. Notice he didn't say that in the US, but went to Poland. Another poster says he is a Polish Jew and, if so, what would you expect him to say? Despite what you say, the world community knows enough of what is going on in Pal land and why to still vote US and Israel the two most dangerous countries. Look at Bush, Yale, Harvard, but still Dubya, the idiot. If YOU believed his statement was true, you would not have had to type out that VERY LONG post to give credence to his outrageous statement. Regards.

as long as you want. Until the Pals get justice, there will be problems. Here Israel is talking about they won't accept a unity gov't as another stalling tactic, so what did you expect If you think the Pals will go 60 more years before Israel has a serious Arab problem, you are mistaken. The US is gonna leave the ME. All this garbage about whether Israel has a right to exist is nonsense. She exists. Folks must believe she doesn't cause they keep saying the same inane thing over and over. The issue is HOW she will exist and that will be up to her with little or no US help. We are leaving Iraq. According to CNN, there were hundreds of thousands of war protestors out today, and only a few thousand yesterday because of bitter cold in the NE. Better try to get to peace instead of all these preconditions before saying a word or there will be more of what you complain about as people see their situation as entirely hopeless. Pals are people just like us and have dreams too.Regards

checkpoints but if you want them they should only be in Israel proper. Have you figured out why you had to set up checkpoints? The reason is that folks came in, plopped down and started stealing land. Nobody gives up rights to their homes/lands without a fight. You should understand that because you would do the same thing. Despite what you and others may think, the entire world, incl the US, understands this can't go on for another 60 years. YOu are in an armed camp. Hopefully moderate Arabs and Jews can get together and solve this mess, but one way or another it will be solved. Those folks talking about land ownership thousands of years ago are ill; it won't happen; the argument doesn't make sense in today's world. Do you understand why the Pals are doing what they are doing after 60 years? If not, nothing I can say will help. I hope Israel wises up, and soon. Regards.

either. I don't mind reminding any of the posters straightaway that there are two sides to every story. Despite what Paul may think, I am hardly an idiot, having more formal education than 98% of americans (let's say I was raised in Pharoah's house). With respect to Maria, there are a lot of folks who believe the bible is history and god's word; no problem with freedom of belief and religion, but I wonder how she can overlook all despicable behavior stating Jews are "god's chosen", which you know is subject to interpretation. Pardon me for intruding and "jew baiting" as Paul Harris calls it, but folks need to get realistic in the real world. Sorry about your relative and I never hold grudges. I do think that your post to Rachel was not good; perhaps you had a bad day, but not all people agree all the time, be they americans, baptists or Jews. I am puzzled why no criticim, whether valid or not, is acceptable. Anyway, so be it. I only started blogging a few months ago. Regards.

1) protects the citizens from harm, internally and externally [Jason]. Israel ranks amongst the top countries in lack of security. Jews live more safe in any other (true)democracy. 2) allows its citizens as many freedoms as they can manage (including the right for prosperity) [Jason]. Land theft and illegal construction is one of the freedoms; what about freedom to marriage in case of Israeli Arabs?! 3) protects and furthers the interests of its citizens on the world stage [Jason] If you define the US and Micronesia as world stage I'll agree.

RE:Explains a lot now doesn`t it?? Especially your stupidity. Every country that has an independant government is called a state. The definition of the word does not refer only to the states of the USA.

it is a model state - for arabs. it is only place in middle east they are not killed for dissenting from the official government opinion.

Or so did it take before you have reached the present which is still in the ballance?and not totally resolved. Comparing the problems of Ireland North/South with the Israeli/Arab problems is beyond belief! Labhras for heaven's sake man!You were not surrounded by 22 Arab states aimed at your distruction! This is the nub of the matter,and continues to this day.You havent converted by any chance have you? Easy for people to advocate from afar and have not had to live with the constant conditions prevailing for so many decades.Ever since the inception of the re-birth of Israel! Tell me,have you visited Israel? What sort of books do you read I wonder.Methinks you have been somewhat brainwashed by some Islamofascists who want to invade all the Western countries and are nearly achieving it. 9/11,Bali,Madrid,London,Thailand,Philipines,and many more atrocities even now perpetrated throughout the world.Israel has to defend itself "daily" from these lot,think about it!

which is another reasonable explanation for his sinful statement. (To ShanahS and others like you, don't focus on your local propagandist news. Read the hard facts and see the real numbers and pictures of the victims of israel, you may understand why it is the most hated country in the world.)

because it's so insulting to anyone who knows the facts.

And, therefore, it is beyond reproach - a model for the rest of the world. Just like Iraq was a beacon of moderation in the Arab world when it was a "critical military partner" against Iran in the '80s. It's pretty simple, really. If the USA needs a state for strategic military reasons then that state is beyond reproach - 2nd only to the USA itself as a modern-day wonder among nations. Mind you, best not to believe the USA's self-serving crap because, of course, the USA *also* drops countries like a hot scone if they cease to be a "critical military partner". Just ask yourself what the USA started saying about Iraq once it decided it didn't need a strong-man in the region any more, and prefered to follow the "divide and conquer" strategy instead. Rooster one day, feather-duster the next, so don't go crowing too loudly over what this dimwit is saying.

Did you hear the story of donkeys and Iranians Martyrs? During war between Iraq and Iran in 1983. Iranians army arrived in the explosions main borders .The army did not have enough time to call to engineers? mains cleaner. They come to a decision to bring some donkeys to do their work fact .But when few donkeys went trough of the mains the others donkeys realized what is going on and start to run away. In that situation the commander asked some volunteers from his unite. Many Iranians accepted and went trough of the explosions mains and became martyred My Question .Dose the Israeli solders has a right to act like that for benefit of his people. And do you know why there is check point?

ballistic Tell you why.It is because you are straight unlike some who hide behind a masque.Fact is before I left,I had warned maria to watch her back.Whether she misunderstood me or knew who the person was I know not.It was a warning against a person who can be sweetnes and light but lead her astray. Maybe she thought I meant "you"? I would Hardly do that.I gave you my reason. Didn't intend sending you a post,but it was needed.Hope this comes out. I had to attend a "funeral"quite far from home.And it was of my old,dear,"but very young friend's"demise. Oddly enough,she was Armenian,that is why I decided to remind you now.Especially when I posted to that Cpt'with an Armenian sounding name?You see,you were wrong about your premise. In any case,he had a voice,but did not respond and disappeared from the forum. Subject someone called bev?seen her here,but no clue about her.My chiding whoever it was? What do you expect? Regards

To all who say that Israel is an apartheid state: Tell me where in the arab world (e.g., world of over 1billion people) can Jews live without "jihad", "terrorism", etc. They cannot even enter places such as Dubai. They will not be served in most of the world..... In short, we have one SMALL country for our people to live in freedom. Let the arabs have the rest of the world..... just leave us alone right here. The arab's don't want equality - they want NO ISRAEL TO EXIST. They don't fly israeli flags (the country in which they live), they fly hamas or other flags. Until the arab's can live in peace, F__K em

Let's define a "model state." 1) protects the citizens from harm, internally and externally. 2) allows its citizens as many freedoms as they can manage (including the right for prosperity). 3) protects and furthers the interests of its citizens on the world stage. Where most Arab nations fail is number 2. The Arabs live in a state of tyranny and enjoy few freedoms. Ask yourself: Why don't more Arab Israelis move to Jordan or Egypt? Because life sucks there. Israel is the Rock Star of the region. Its people enjoy a european lifestyle, even with the huge expenditures for defense. And they are Free! Unfortunately, the Arab street is so deftly misinformed by their Kings. A good strategy for them and their dynasties.

You sir, are CORRECT. All the world's problems are NOT caused by Arabs.. For example: The problems of whale hunting is not an Arab problem. It isn't even an Islamic problem.. Please!! Help me out!! Can anyone think of another problem that ISN'T caused by Arabs or Islamics? C'mon now.. put on your thinking capsSel

Here in Aussie, Marilyn Shepherd shrieks about her supposed devotion towards human rights. And yet, she is commited to denying that same concept towards the Jewish people. She even has the temerity to oppose Polish compensation to Jewish victims of the Holocaust. http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/author.asp?id=4255 Her hatred of everything Western and Jewish is self-destructive.

Elbit sees profit following war Israel's largest non-state defense company gains profit in fourth quarter of 2006 after performance of its guidance systems, other products in war in Lebanon boosted orders IEICI Published: 03.18.07, 20:07 / Israel Money Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel's biggest non-state defense company, had a profit in the fourth quarter after the performance of its guidance systems and other products in last year's war in Lebanon boosted orders. Net income was $24 million, or 57 cents a share, compared with a loss of $5.7million, or 14 cents, a year earlier, the Haifa-based company said Wednesday. Sales climbed 45 percent to $467 million. Profit beat the $17.8 million median estimate of five analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. "Following the war, the number of contracts from Israel and abroad increased," Chief Executive Officer Yossi Ackerman told reporters in Tel Aviv. The Israeli military's use of Elbit's command and control systems in the month-long war with Hizbullah highlighted their efficiency, Ackerman said. Operating income was 4.6 percent of revenue in the fourth quarter, reflecting weakness in the new Elisra Electronics Systems Ltd. unit, analyst Eran Jacoby at Leader & Co. said. Jacoby said the figure was disappointing because it was below the average of 6.3 percent for all of 2005. Investment in R&D Annual revenue has almost tripled on the surge in US military spending since September 11, 2001. Sales last year climbed to $1.5 billion from $1 billion, led by contracts to supply the US Army in Iraq, which accounted for about 40 percent of the total. Full-year profit more than doubled to $72.2 million. Last year's earnings reflect investment in research and development and "prestigious and important contracts," Ackerman said. The company will grow "organically" and through "selective acquisitions." Elbit is seeking to buy technologies it doesn't have or companies that give it access to new markets. Any acquisitions will probably be in the US, Europe or Israel, Ackerman said. "We expect 2007 to be better than 2006 in all parameters." The company's backlog of orders at the end of the year was $3.79 billion, up from $3.35 billion a year earlier. Sixty-eight percent of those orders are from overseas and 70 percent will be filled by the end of next year. Reprinted with permission of The Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute

Clk..Look in the morror and see a FOOL..Clk You wite that your son was awarded "Citizen of the Year" in his chool. Is that the Arab school that teaches Palestinian children to hate? You sir, are indeed , a FOOL. Sel

While you are busy talking, homicide/suicide bombers are trying their best to blow up Israelis. Congratulations on being such an unbiased type of person. Good damned thing no one buys into your program. There would be a whole bunch more dead bodies lying around.

am an Irishman. Period. Now when you are conferring with the little people, perhaps you might enquire as to how many UN Resolutions Ireland,North or south is in non compliance with.And how many Geneva conventions we have broken. Perhape while you are at it you might ask how many houses we(illegally) knocked down lately other than to facilitate our booming economy.We have put all that terrible history behind and are moving on.I wish that Israel would learn the way of compromise. You too can be at peace. You Kath are out on a limb like all the others on here loking outwards or backwards to find justification for your brutal treatment of the Palestinian People.Look inwards, the solution is right under your noses. Your arguments are weak and without reasoned justification. Salient yourself. And what did you compromise? And where your country located? And who were your neighbors? And who were your enemies? And did your enemy believe in destruction of Ireland? And how many wars did your country have gone through? And despite of our problems with our enemies our economy also booming. Imaging if our neighbors were educated like yours

While you are busy talking, homicide/suicide bombers are trying their best to blow up Israelis. Congratulations on being such an unbiased type of person. Good damned thing no one buys into your program. There would be a whole bunch more dead bodies lying around.

WHere did I change the subject? What are you on about? Just becasue Israel's contributions to the world is not commensurate with your ideas of what it should be does not make them less worthy. Don't tell me that all countries do this, becasue that would be a blatant lie. Not one single filthy rich Arab country does zilch for the benefit of mankind. WHy on earth should Israeli soldiers risk their lives in Iraq? The IDF one and only purpose is to defend Israeli citizens. Not a single foreign soldier has or will ever fight for Israel, but I have no doubt that Israel helps in many other ways, and not only during war. On the other hand, there are numerous Jewish soldiers among the US troops in Iraq. Interesting that you flick the good things about Israel off like a fly, in other words take them for granted, while disparaging things that are not to your liking. Some balance is called for if you want your criticism to be taken seriously.

Click, Maureen Ann, Marilyn & all the rest. Consume your selves with hatred, Gen. Craddock states the views of the U.S. Government. Your negativity equals bupkis. Gen. John Craddock U.S. Army Supreme Allied Commander Europe General John Craddock graduated from West Virginia University and was commissioned as an Armour Officer. A tour of duty with the 3rd Armoured Division in Germany was followed by a tour at Fort Knox Kentucky with the US Army Armour and Engineer Board. Completion of the Armour Officer Advanced Course saw his return to 3rd Armoured Division as a tank company commander. In 1981, Craddock was reassigned to the Office of the Programme Manager, Abrams Tank System first as a systems analyst, later as executive officer. Graduation from the Command and General Staff College preceded a return to Germany, this time with the 8th Infantry Division (Mechanised). In 1989, Craddock assumed command of the 4th Btn 64th Armour 24th Infantry Division (Mechanised) at Fort Stewart, Georgia. It was during this posting that he deployed to Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. After a period as Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations) for the 24th Division, General Craddock attended the U.S. Army War College, assuming command of the 194th Separate Armoured Brigade upon his graduation, before becoming Assistant Chief of Staff (Operations) for III Corps at Fort Hood, Texas. 1996 saw Craddock move to the Joint Staff at the Pentagon as Assistant Deputy Director (Plans and Policy), J5. Two years later he moved back to Germany as the Assistant Divisional Commander for Manoeuvre of 1st Infantry Division (Mechanised). It was during this time that he was designated Commander U.S. forces for the initial phase of operations in Kosovo. He went on to be the Commanding General of the 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Europe, then assumed command of 1st Infantry Division (Mechanised). A tour as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defence preceded the post of Combatant Commander U.S. Southern Command. General Craddock led the U.S. Southern Command from 2004 until 2006. General Craddock holds a Masters degree in Military Arts and Sciences. General Craddock and his wife Linda have two children, Zachary and Amanda, daughter-in-law Rania, and two granddaughters, Addy and Lizzie.

Israel is a model society. A stable democracy in the midst of violent and corrupt dictatorships; a prosperous and creative society nestled among backward neighbors; and, a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic success story with racist Arab states all around. Those surrounding Israel find it easier to focus their hatred on Israel, than on their own behavior. General Craddock is right on target: Israel IS a model state. Stop letting the world deamonize Israel, the US, and the west. As an American & a Jew I am proud of the US, and proud of its support for democracy and freedom, the leftist apologists notwithstanding!

The trouble with your post is that it's full of cliches and verbiage that are typical to the material that Israel bashers want their readers and followers to use. Yoiu demonstrate ignorance about anything from the subject of foreign aid (bet you've never checked the facts for yourself--just parroting-- nor information about who else gets aid)to the bullshit about "Zionist" conspiracies - bet you've even read the infamous Protocols. Your level of education does not reach the socks of Craddock, and whether one agrees with him or not, he is certainly an educated person. You have nothing to offer but insults, which says more about you than about either Craddock or Israel.

"bye bye united ireland.you have one ireland that lives on european handouts." -- Still better than US military handouts that leaves the poor Jews in the streets (or in the forest as I recently had to read in Haaretz on homeless people). "we export more then we import and have just sold a company to warren buffett.$4bn" -- That includes exporting more Jews than importing. When did you check the last time Israel's emigration statistics? "Software companies are world beaters." -- Yes, I love that too but sometimes it makes me feel I'm in India or Russia.

Since when do those in the military spew their political views? Whatever happened to staying out of politics if you're in the military? This guy is a fool.

labrah i wonder if you can explain to the legions of dead and maimed in ulster how you have now apologised and are now looking ahead. do you also apologise for putting irish "terrorists" in inverted commas?do you think the butchery that took place in omagh can be soft peddled?

but is that worse then your actions?placing bombs among civilians and killing and maiming women and children is just about the worst crime in the world. what is that in comparison to bloody un resolutions?

with irrelevant matters because all western nations do the same thing and Israel doesn't need kudos for that. What I am talking about is help on the battlefield; we lost another 7 or 8 soldiers yesterday and many maimed for life. If you are an ally, why not send troops instead of putting forth that BS that Paul Harris does that it would inflame the Muslim world, which is preposterous since you bombed Lebanon, daily roust the Pals (look at the soldier on todays edition of Haaretz with his mouth open yelling at Pals at a checkpoint; he looks like an animal) and zionists are talking about whacking Iran. If those factors, along with Israel's existence in their midst, has not already inflamed the Arab world, nothing will. This excuse about inflaming is just that, an excuse. BTW, congratulations on your humanitarian effort; I wished it extended to unarsing Pal land and letting them breathe free. Regards.

According to a United Nations report, the number of Palestinians killed was at least 52,[7]. The Israel Defense Forces and Human Rights Watch also estimate the number at 52, although their designation of combatants differs (IDF counts 38 "armed men", HRW counts 30 "militants") (Wikipedia) so, by even the conservative figures, over 1/2 of the killed were militants that had previously been killing people themselves; The fact that their families (which, I presume, supported their 'activities') were killed must lay on the heads of the terrorists, not the Israelis.

Gauleiter? Hardly! Warden controlling murderer's and terrorist's is a more fitting description. Just keep in mind, he's not speaking all on his lonesome. As a military man, he's stating the position of the American Government. If he was acting contrary to U.S. policy he would have his head handed to him the same way Gen. Peter Pace was reprimanded. You how my permission to take a tranquilizer as you eat your Kishkas out.

Your only conclusion is very telling of your state of mind and your hateful prejudices. You say that the polls of the european populations (the poll was in Europe not the world) fed by media that are sold out to a hateful propaganda, are more credible that the opinion of a man having access to incredibly more info than these media, and is reporting to the US Congress. It show how your logic is not based on facts.

RE:no more accomplished killers of civilians then the british. Not to mention their perversity as in the reported (last year )rape of iraki boys (14 yrs old) in southern Irak.

bits of land are no problem.you tried to steal the whole of ulster and got nowhere.ian paisley gave you crappy power sharing and you had to beg for it.

bye bye united ireland.you have one ireland that lives on european handouts. we export more then we import and have just sold a company to warren buffett.$4bn. our venture capital companies are doing great and will do even better.our software companies are world beaters.china and korea have set up offices in israel to see what we are doing.and you?no one needs potatos.the chinese grow their own.eat spuds or eat your heart out.

You must be another victim of Joan Peters and Deroshowitz and that group of Media hacks. By the way ask yourself the question ,??Why did the UN not pass resolutions condemning Israel,s enemies.Did anybody present one.No my firend your beloved Israel has the rather dubious record of being in non compliance with more UN Resolutions than any country. That is on the record. None so blind as those who will not see.

The intellectual level of your post is only equaled by your lack of education. "La Cage aux folles" which means "the queers cage" is certainly never used to mean "birds of a feather flock together" which, in french would be said: "Qui s'assembe se ressemble"

and your favorite candidate, Rudd, supports Israel. Like I said, nothing will change. Give Maureen Ann my regards too. LMAO!!!

Actually, not really a world view, just a narrow minded view. Hard to hate someone if you read about their acts of kindness and their voluntary service to the world. How many Arab states have done as much for the children of the world? BTW, Doctors without Borders is a very good org., you've done a great job!

Yes Fritz, the supreme commander of NATO Europe, who has access to information we don not is further away from reality that you are. What are your sources of informations? The euro-media? On another site (jpost) you can read a report about France's hiddeen policy during the Lebanon war. This could be one example showing that the reality is different than the official whinnings coming from Europe. Probably this commander is better informed to make his judgement, but people like you, fed by a hateful propaganda cannot through the myth and of course will refuse to even question it.

Yeah. The whole Irish situation does furnish a number of instructive parallels to Israel. However, they are uniformly unflattering to Israel.

am an Irishman. Period. Now when you are conferring with the little people, perhaps you might enquire as to how many UN Resolutions Ireland,North or south is in non compliance with.And how many Geneva conventions we have broken. Perhape while you are at it you might ask how many houses we(illegally) knocked down lately other than to facilitate our booming economy.We have put all that terrible history behind and are moving on.I wish that Israel would learn the way of compromise. You too can be at peace. You Kath are out on a limb like all the others on here loking outwards or backwards to find justification for your brutal treatment of the Palestinian People.Look inwards, the solution is right under your noses. Your arguments are weak and without reasoned justification. Salient yourself. And what did you compromise? And where your country located? And who were your neighbors? And who were your enemies? And did your enemy believe in destruction of Irland? And how many wars did your country have gone through? And despite of our problems with our enemies our economy also booming. Imaging if our neighbors were educated like yours

"The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has blessed her in supporting israel.God will bless those that bless Israel and curse those that curse Israel." THAT'S why my car won't start. Have to let my mechanic know...

The model state is a weak democracy, controlled by corrupt politicians, with a rapist at its top, and a continued sense for great injustices. No one deserves such a model state - not even Israel!

Which West are you talking about ? That is not quite what the West thinks of Israel. Make a poll in Europe, ask them "is Israel a model state ?", and count the replies.The majority will certainly not agree with Genl Craddock...

Almost Every Time You Say Something To Jews/ Israel About Themselves-- You usually get the following responses/reactions: 1. You're an anti-Semite. 2. You get some kind of focus/attempt to refocus people onto "Arabs": "The Arabs" aren't doing it." "Well, at least we are doing more than 'the Arabs'...are better than...'the Arabs'". 3. The Holocaust. 4. Jew's/Israel's "contributions". Grow Up! ...This isn't Kindergarten. If "the Arabs" (or anyone else), jump into the lake...you're going to jump too? Because "everyone else is doing it"...you have to/get to do it too? First-- Comparing yourself(ves) to others, DOES NOT NEGATE/VOID the fact...that YOU/JEWS/ISRAEL are Accountable/RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS! DOESN'T MEAN, that you don't have to BE/DO THE BEST you can...Do WHAT YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO! And it NEVER will! Second-- Don't expect us to have the same obsession/approach/bigotry you have about Arabs. World Problems AREN'T LIMITED to Arabs!

Then what are you doing in Panama ? You should be in the model state of Israel.

Craddock, Craddock... Knew it rang a bell. Run a search for the last prominent military man named 'Craddock.' Admiral Craddock, whose squadron had the dubious distinction of being sunk at Coronel by German cruisers in 1914. I thought maybe it was that Victorian Admiral who managed to ram two battleships into each other on maneuvers. Knew it was somebody along those lines.

Haven't you heard? An eight year old Pal girl was murdered when Arabs shot each other. Why so quiet? Don't you care? Is her life worthless because she was killed by Arabs?

Don't make me laugh. The whole problem of the Arab-Israeli conflict is BECAUSE Israel's 5 Arab neighbors have not complied with the UN resolution creating Israel. The openly tried to commit genocide against Israel 3 times (48, 67, 73), the first being on its FIRST DAY of existance. Yet the UN never condemned their actions. They only charged the surviving Israel with repatriating the refugees created by the war. The same was done after each of the other wars in 67, and 73 - Israel was charged with making things right, even though they had survived genocide attempts. Israel tried to bribe JOrdan and Egypt to take back the WB and Gaza respectively but they would not. Yet Israel has to clean up every problem created by failed attempts of genocide against it? Why didn't Arafat give a counter-offer for Oslo and Taaba? On the other hand, we Jews have been in far, far worse situations than the Pals. for hundreds and hundreds of years, yet we never used terrorism nor killed innocents.

The truth is that the war against Israel in the West is not currently a military one, but an intellectual one. That is why "history books" and media are currently the most succesfull weapons - the basis of Israel's existance has been successfully undermined by rewriting history. That is why Israel used to have a positive image, but now has a very negative one. The same goes for the Palestinians - they don't expect to win militarily against Israel (unless they are completely delusional). They just want Israel to kill Palestinians so that the world will force concessions from it. There has never been a case like this in history, but neither has there been a people that returned to its land after 2000 years. May Hashem bless you and all Israel.

All that from the comfort of your home in Seattle.Did the good ole USof A ask you to change you religion to enable you to be an American Citizen unlike your beloved ,Israel. We are well aware of the "LAND WITHOUT PEOPLE FOR A PEOPLE WITHOUT LAND" myths as are you, and the old wives tales about turning the desert into etc etc. You would do better to take a critical look at Israel and ask yourself why most of the rest of the world is not in your corner.Or is that just good old Anti semitism again.

I think you missed my point. Israel is not in fact in either Europe or in Africa. It's a country in Western Asia. Morevoer, if you look at the people -- both in terms of their appearance and in terms of their behavior -- they are far more a part of the Levant than of the West. Nevertheless, the place often gets mentally moved to Europe -- but usually not with the simple forthrightness that the good general displayed.

"Clickfool - you only wish that you could have attained the stature of Craddock instead of your status of a hate monger, seeing Mossad in every nook and cranny." General John Craddock will go down in history (as a minor footnote) as the Gauleiter of Guantanamo. I can PROMISE you, Ben, that I have NO regrets that I have no achieved this man's "stature".

I am an Irishman. Period. Now when you are conferring with the little people, perhaps you might enquire as to how many UN Resolutions Ireland,North or south is in non compliance with.And how many Geneva conventions we have broken. Perhape while you are at it you might ask how many houses we(illegally) knocked down lately other than to facilitate our booming economy.We have put all that terrible history behind and are moving on.I wish that Israel would learn the way of compromise. You too can be at peace. You Kath are out on a limb like all the others on here loking outwards or backwards to find justification for your brutal treatment of the Palestinian People.Look inwards, the solution is right under your noses. Your arguments are weak and without reasoned justification. Slainte yourself.

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has blessed her in supporting israel.God will bless those that bless Israel and curse those that curse Israel.

Israel is a country that's incapable of forming any kind of friendly relations with its neighbours. Indeed a wonderful role model for the rest of the US and the rest of the world!!! Let's all behave like Israel and then Bush and his appointees will have their Armageddon tomorrow!

Why are there 1.5 million Arabs in Israel proper, but not more than 10 Jews in Tunisia? Your comments stem from ignorance of history rather than knowledge. My own Jewish community here in Panama (mostly from Syria) is the EXACT OPPOSITE of what you Arabs have done as refugees. We came with absolutely nothing, running from your 'enlightened' societies, and now we live very well. Ask yourself why you NEED to hate Israel; why you feel so threatened by it. Or why the UN did not condemn the 3 outright attempts of its neighboring countries to commit genocide against it (48, 67, 73). Oh, wait, but they probably don't teach you about that! Ah, ignorance.

are not happy with this article....don't you worry,in a few days you'll hear your side....HEADLINE----- the arab countries are model countries or the muslims are doing well in terrorizing the world.

Islam is being stopped by Israel. Israel is such an important country for the free world. All you hate blinded muslims will continue to sit on your cafe's all days becoming old and even more angry, still you will achieve nothing more. You will for all eternity continue to live the life you live today until you give up your sad system of belief. Enjoy!

I was referring to your # 177 - when you insiuated in the title that now that you know he MAY BE Jewish "we know the deal" - I was being sarcastic. About a Talmudic state, I have no idea what it is. Better ask KA - Khaled about that one, it's his favorite subject.

The reason you Arabs see things like you do is because it is anathema in your society to think freely when it comes to Israel / Jews. Even if you are the most free-thinking of people, you can only deviate a certain amount from the average without really challenging society. Only when you put yourself in the shoes of Israelis, and Jews in general, will you understand that Israel is a heroic country and the Jews a heroic people - to return to our land after 2000 years. Nobody has ever done that. Do you think that people from so many countries, speaking so many different tongues would go to a war-torn backwater just because of propaganda? We Jews recognize the Palestinians despite all the insanity. It's time your society reciprocates.

Labhras Could you please tell me if you are an Republican Irish or an Ulster man? It is a very important question,because it touches on subject concerning "governance" And because am not only curious,but also find it somewhat relevant to subject(but not being on a par to Israel) By this I mean,you should look into your backyard first,before subjecting us here with a load of "horse manure"put out,and wondered if you have forgotten your own history, which has yet to be implemented,be it in Ulster or in the good old Irish Republic. If you don't clarify it I will have to consult "the little people".They may have the answer to my query. Slainte!!

Beside Baruch Goldstein - what do all the others have to do with Israel, you idiot! Klebold and Jack the Ripper? LOL Bob Dylon, Barbara Streisand, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Modegliani, Arthur Rubenstein .... are Jews, and ... the list is long.

Israel may not be a model state to others that do not share its ideals. Unfortunately the core of its daily activities are self defense and its survival. I ask the open question. If the Palestinians claim that returning the West Bank to them will result in peace, then what was the justification for the Arab world to attack Israel in 1948?? What was the justification for the Arab world to mass troops and attack in 1967 which resulted in Israel's capture of the West Bank?? If the Palestinians deserve their land back then so does every single Jew that was displaced by the Nazi's as well as their descendants. After all that is what the 2002 Saudi Arabian proposal is all about return of land and allowing Palestinians ther right of return to Israel. The rule must be applied to all those that have been evicted by wars, as well as those that should be compensated in later generations. Until that is done, the Palestinians can wait in line and take what Israel is willing to give them.

Can you say what you feel like saying in Gaza without risking your life? Can you go and publicly criticize those who launch Qassams? I know you hate Israel, but this should not keep you from learning from them. This is the success of the Jewish people - that we debate everything freely. Start with yourself.

Israel is so gimme gimme that three Iraqi children are currently receiving treatment for heart disease in Israeli hospitals, and their parents are being hosted on the house. Israel is so gimme that it is always the first to sed rescue crews to sites of natural catastophes worldwide (where they're allowed in of course). So gime gime thateach year Israeli doctors spend some months in African countries conducting eye operations so that African children who would otherwise remain blind can see. These are just a few examples. But then these kinds of acts mean nothing to you because they are acts of kindness and humanity rather than meanness and spite. I've sent you such information before ad notice you never have anything to say about them, like water off a ducks back - just doesn't sync with your worldview.

Answer my challenge about the level of research you've done on Israel and the Jewish people before you unleash your daily torrent on them! Have you ever set foot in Israel to study the situation first hand? Have you ever spent any quality time with Jewish families in your area? Do you know anything about the Jewish religion and its historic connections and contributions to Jerusalem? I'm writing to you in your native tongue so you should understand me clearly and if you "missed" anything, it would be doing the proper research on this topic before revealing your blatant bias.

Read all about you, totally unhappy with everything. You really should contact your public assistance office and make certain that they mail the check to the proper address. Years ago, we had a dog that had gotten on in years, we did the merciful thing. Suggest you see your local vet and have him do the same.

Israel is model state to any democrat?s countries. It is your jealousy which made you blind By the way your regime in Syria is minority Alawyt imaging a day the majority of Sonny will take over.dream for a day Sryia will be better

The USA has made many mistakes. I myself lived through the invasion of Panama when I was 6 years old (it was total chaos). But compared to any superpower which has existed in history, it is by far the most benign. Those who criticize and invent conspiracy theories are only jealous OR BORED of the current world order. Its funny to see all the Europeans here criticizing the USA for supporting Israel, when it is Israel paying for all the problems of colonialism that THEY created.

that you could have attained the stature of Craddock instead of your status of a hate monger, seeing Mossad in every nook and cranny.

And craddock is letting you know that christian america will help you with setting the stage for Christ to return.Remember the brittish army won the right,in its slaughter of 12 million native americans to make america a christian nation.And hell or high water they will not let those filthy Arabs dampen their stairway to hevon.Even if they gotta kill every last one of them,palestinians included to prove that the bible is the oficial word of the creater.

EUCOM isn't under any immediate threat of attack, Israel is. The Soviet Union self-destructed years ago. You really ought to look at how much money EGYPT and the other Arab countries receive in aid, it more than equals Israel.

Maybe all you outline could happen or maybe it couldn't. However, one prerequisite is that the supporters of Israel would have to WANT to have it happen. Increasingly, such a prerequisite is absent. More and more, Israel is becoming the ideological property of the closet racists, a tool for acting out the violent fantasies of the otherwise repressed, the captive of a coterie of self-appointed 'supporters' who are cheering her on as she charges over the edge of the precipice. Maybe there was once an Israel that was morally defensible. I'm inclined to doubt it -- but that's academic. It's certainly not there now.

Toss Absolutely spot on.We have said this on numerous times to the ignorants,or the ones who do not,will not,acknowledge this truth. The AID IS RECIPROCAL AND IT IS SPENT IN THE U.S................................ No point in repeating the obvious for which you have amplified it so succinctly. It has always been the case,which is a "quid- pro-quo" exercise. Good on you friend

Who is laghing, is laghing last. A real clown.

Great post

Israel is the most beautifil, vibrant,inovative, artistic country I ever visited, and I visited many. People are educated, musical,brainy,goodharted. All you, antisemites,TAKE A HIKE,and live with your unjustified anger, it will not take you anywere.

I prefer discussing your Anti semitism and not debunked theories and Falsehoods which are in fact "Blood Libels. Jenin as you describe it never happened but I wish that the IDF would have levelled that SHIT HOLE it should have done that in HEVRON as well in 1967 WHITE FLAGS OR NOT. THE only Arab Heroes hide behind children and a skirt.The "Prophet Of Terror" beckons on that SS SITE. "What happened is that Judaism did not "spawn" Christianity and Islam. When the Jews could not get their act together of being "a light onto the nations", God charged Jesus and later Mohammad with spreading the message. Because God's message was for all mankind, not only an exclusive club of a small minority of "chosen people".WHODEY "Israel and Zionism is seen as expansionist, not Judaism. Judaism is a religious movement and spiritual in nature, Israel is a political entity and Zionism a political movement and materialistic in nature (object: acquisition of territory).WHODEY

Nothing but resect for hard-working and successful Jews more likely, unlike envy for the same from the likes of you.

"Gee, we even have indigenous doctors and professors." And I suppose some of your best friends are Jews, right?

Howdy An Arab Neighbor; Thank you for your reasonable reply on the Shebaa Farms. I guess it's just as complicated as East Jerusalem is. I wonder how long it's going to take to figure out who owns what in the Middle East. It can't go on forever can it? Or can it?

TOMY I just sow her picture,and it made me laugh because on one occasion Clickfool said to someone that he sow her picture,and she is a "babe" with looks to "die for".What a laugh it turned out to be!She has been at it since the Vietnam war.Just like the American Jane,without her looks. We'll let her stew and drool.We belong to a VERY GOOD,HONORABLE DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY TO BE PROUD OF...

'Prove to us you`re not just some armchair airhead that hasn`t left his hometown in CA to visit the world and actually learn something before he commits his lack of intelligence on this subject to callous critiquing! You admitted previously to also arguing incessantly with your wife who expresses a biblical faith in these matters about Israel. As you both most likely have never visited the areas you comment strongly on, her belief is one of simple faith in the most high G-d, whereas yours is a complex contortion of racism, prejudice, and slander; exactly what my earlier post about Arab reaction was about!' That's an amazing post. It certainly contains lots of invective, and it's fairly insulting -- but there doesn't seem to be any actual point. Did I miss something? Should I send you a xerox of my old passport? What is there to respond to?

Two states coming close to the Israel model are former South Africa and East Germany - the later also called itself democratic and built an iron wall (but at least on in its own soil). Israel is not a state for all its citizens and I don't think that that should serve as a model for Western democracies.

what you claim he said. What else fits into your category of manufactured facts

It would behoove everyone to remember that the 2+ billion dollars in aid Israel gets from America is MILITARY AID that can for the most part only be used on AMERICAN MILITARY HARDWARE. Therefore this money serves the dual purpose of supplying Israel, Americas ally in the middle east, and at the same time subsidizing the American military industry.

IF, Israel end its occupations of the West Bank, Gaza, the Golan, and the Shebba Farms and getting all our settlers back in our lands, and negociate justly for those who express their desire to stay behind in PALESTINE and become Jewish Palestinians,and agreed to hand over settlements(Negociating a fair compensation for both SETTLERS/PALS.REFUGEES).And Allowing a token of 300.000 refugees (as Agreed ? by Ex PM Barak in the Camp David Discussion)to return back to their Homes, if they can still prove ownership for them; and as for our settlers providing them with equal value housing in Israel proper. Israel to Negociate faithfully on EAST JERUSALEM. Green (armistice) Line, our Borders as existed before the conquest of the arab lands in the 1967 preventive war. and finally an Honest settlement on all important resources for the benefits of all the people of the region. When we've done all these ,Israel would be a MODEL STATE," where there is a will there is a awy"

I want to be Jew. We are guilty by misunderstanding Allah will. Allah Akbar. And he loves Jews.

looks like something weird is happening these days! look how bush praised 'rummy' and now this guy praising 'israel' for being a model state! somethingz is seriously wrong with these people.

John Craddock(the supreme commander)must be joking. i was laughing my ass off :-)

Prove to us you're not just some armchair airhead that hasn't left his hometown in CA to visit the world and actually learn something before he commits his lack of intelligence on this subject to callous critiquing! You admitted previously to also arguing incessantly with your wife who expresses a biblical faith in these matters about Israel. As you both most likely have never visited the areas you comment strongly on, her belief is one of simple faith in the most high G-d, whereas yours is a complex contortion of racism, prejudice, and slander; exactly what my earlier post about Arab reaction was about!

Interesting note, where are you getting all this info about Israel. Did you visit here? Anyhow, it does not matter. I and most of the people in Israel are very happy for you, for your life stile and i wish you to enjoy it! Just one thing i cannot understand why are you writing here? Why having a good life in Dubai you wish deaf to people you never ever have seeing? Live and let others to live, mate, good luck to you!

Ravi I said shame on you because you live in India and presumably there are some skeletons in your cupboard Mmmm? Like who killed Indira Ghandi? Whether it is a "mutual admiration" matters not.Because Israel is a very useful and good friend of the U.S.A. And jealousy from our detractors will get them nowhere.This unique friendship is an inherently sound one,and may it flourish always. Best of luck to you in the Punjab,and I wish the whole of India the very best....

What kind of democracy they would like to have?? Guess what?? Not Sweedish,Not American, Not Franch, THEY WOULD LIKE THE ISRAELI KIND!!! The general is right. Antisemites out there ,take a hike.

"Craddock said Israel will receive this year more than 93 percent of the military aid in the EUCOM area - $2.4 billion out of some $2.54 billion for all of Europe and Africa. " How can that be? Israel couldn't have any portion of the funds allocated to Europe and Africa -- it isn't in either one. If the money was in fact given to Israel, then it wasn't given to Europe/Africa. Only 0.13 billion was (a mere $130,000,000.00). It's a curious slip. That we perceive Israel as in 'Europe' is telling. It's not of course -- but both we and they prefer to think otherwise.

They sound the same to me.

The general talks sense, and you loosing your mind over it. Your constant vomit of lies will not change the fact, that ISRAEL IS THE MODEL TO THE WORLD!!! THE LIGHT TO THE NATIONS!!!! Proud to be a JEW.

If he has then he is WRONG to make such a statement, after he had honestly observed conditions around him, and on the other hand .. If he has NOT then he is DOUBLY WRONG to make such a statement, as he "has seen nothing yet". To me this gentleman is totally wrong.

to say, you can not tolarate the fact, that Israel IS A MODEL STATE, THE LIGHT TO THE NATIONS. And this is the UNDENIABLE TRUTH.

KUDOS TO SUPREME U.S COMMANDER JOHN CRADDOCK! FOR SETTING ASIDE THE POLITICALY CORRECT STANCE FOR ONCE AND TELLING IT LIKE IT IS. PURE AND UNADULTERATED TRUTH. To the rest of the grumblers,go and fly a kite! Israel is a model by which the rest of the Arab countries can emulate.A liberal and democratic country and a "Good Model"for them to begin and make a start soon and put their homes in order. Way passed their time to do so,jealousy of Israel will not bring them forward to the 21st century by continuing with their absurd --- dictatorships and Islamofascistic behaviour...

I surely hope not. I don't want to say "Bye-Bye" to anyone but right-wing Neocons. Want vs Need? What we NEED to do is get rid of "supremacy" and "superior strength" as a winning policy. What I WANT is for the land to be divided, citizens and governments to start talking to one another and get on with living to the best of our ability. Israel and Palestine could each be a model state if they could pull that off!

... I said back in post #201 and more from even within the small confines of what the UN partitioned for her way back in '48 if the Arabs had only accepted her in peace. But the war unleashed immediately against the fledgling Jewish State was to be on the order of the Crusades the Arabs trumpeted, and with comparable slaughter! Fortunately their dreams of devastation and exploitation did not occur as planned. The territory they lost in subsequent battles with the IDF served as both strategic depth for Israel's survival and also as valuable exchanges for peace treaties. (I hope you realize how small this area really is when trying to defend it!). You probably have never been to visit these areas of conflict but I tell you that retired, peaceful Jewish grandmothers from Hadassah could have long ago transformed Gaza into a beautiful Palestinian resort whereas all the foolish PA leaders to date who resist true peace cannot cumulatively lay even one foundation stone.

and see for himself about the miseries that are continuously inflicted on the Palestinians, come and observe the daily HUMILIATIONS inflicted on the poor occupied citizens at check points, come and ADMIRE the APARTHEID 2 6 FEET HIGH WALLS that are enclosing Palestinians villages/ schools, dividing one's orchard, confiscating lands for illegal settlements and settlers Private/Apartheid roads, forming new ghettoes/enclaves/Stalags.What a model, and logic?

What a rogue! He obviously haven't been to the Palestinian territories or spoken to the Palestinian people there. Dutch

I dare say you must be getting ready to beat this gentleman up, being in Israel and its armed services. However, the plain wording of his post CLEARLY indicates he does NOT agree with the statement made by Craddock. So, are you gonna give him the same treatment you gave Rachel of Israel when she disagreed with zionist policies with you going so far as to tell her she was a "disgrace" to the name of Rachel and should change it "little girl" because she pointed out too many Pals were killed. Well, okay, let's hear it all over again. What is the matter with you? Isn't dissent allowed? You are always trying to smooth over posters so as not to disgree "in public". Short sighted to say the least as it will bubble to the surface sooner rather than later.

A model state for what? Racism? Apartheid? A model of how to subjugate and exterminate another people? Is Israel America's model for how to occupy and destroy Iraq? I'm rolling in the floor laughing over this one.

up Paul Harris' terrible habit of shouting in all caps, problems with your keyboard?

'Muslim nations should seriously model themselves after Israel`s democracy, human rights, and personal freedoms.' Mm. So first they should violently throw themselves off their own land. Then they should work out devices that will prevent themselves from ever being allowed to live on most of it. Finally, they should import an army of racist killers to continually raze their houses, indiscriminantly shoot down their women and children, prevent all economic activity, and abuse and humiliate them at every turn. For some reason, they just don't seem to be leaping at the opportunity.

'...The Israeli zest and love for life, family, academia, and religious values...' Mm. Perhaps you should have picked your examples a bit more carefully. 'academia' calls to mind l'affair Toaff. Not the greatest display of respect for academic values that I've ever seen. 'Love of life.' 'Confirming the kill'? Where else in the world are juvenile stone-throwers casually shot down like dogs? 'religious values.' The Kahanists et al suggest that perhaps you've picked the less savory of these. 'love of family.' Ah. THAT explains those continual incest stories.

afraid to ask what conspiracy you are talking about cause I know I will need to duck lest I be covered in the usual stuff you sling. So, what is this conspiracy? And what is a Talmudic state versus any other kind of state; I asked you on another blog, but it was quite late and that thread ended.

You're aboslutely right, Maureen Ann. General John Craddock's Southern Command remit at Miami covered the illegal US prison at Guantanamo Bay. None of the official biographies you can find on Google mention this inconvenient fact. When he discussed the suicides of inmates at Gitmo, Craddock famously testified: "They're determined, intelligent, committed and they continue to do everything they can to become martyrs in the jihad". The Washington Post reported (in 2005) that Abu Ghraib torture techniques were first tried at Gitmo (during Craddock's watch). Who could therefore be the smallest bit surprised that General John Craddock likes Israel and calls it a "model state"? Should we expect anything different from a man like this?

IGNORED HIS MENTION OF THE ARAB COUNTRIES THAT SURROUND ISRAEL,AND THAT UNDER THEM THE POPULACE SUFFERS INDIGNITIES. THE "COPTS" IN EGYPT,THE "BERBERS"IN NORTH AFRICA,THE CHRISTIANS IN THE SUDAN ETC,ETC. And no,we are not using your so-called "apartheid"which has become your mantra here. Just try and be as free in any other Arab country,live there and feel the difference before you castigate David about your delusio- nal accusations. Finally to you and your ilk:Yes Israel is a morale and a "Supremely Model Country"in the whole of the Middle East. Eat your heart out!!

vacation or is it that you could not trust the Israeli BS tag team to carry on in your absence, or, in the alternative, you couldn't relax and not hit the blog. Hey, you didn't have to list your BS sling team members on your departure. We all knew who they were. Say, have any input on the argument of the poster, or are you like Bev trying to figure who is what and where? Say, where is Bev? We have not had an update on this poster or the other for a while now. Nope, we have not. I guess Bev needed a rest, so you took up who's who on the blogs! Regards.

All of them Billions spent on arms is to fight the arab neighbors, and instead seeing that the threats diminishing it is in fact on the increased, so what good has it done to the region? All them Billions looks like more fuel added to the existing fire in the middle East. ??DOUBLE the BILLIONS for more future wars?? is this a wise way of spending hard earned Tax money? How many Billions have we spent so far, and for what?

Your plan has one problem.What if one or some of these people have a different religion.Do we go the Israeli route and set up States for Catholics and protestants and so and so on.

Its not that Eurabia couldnt be better or the Arab states. In fact UAE is trying to improve amoung others. However, the Arab world in general is a failed empire. Prefering to blame others for its problems rather than fixing them. Israel is a marvel since its RE-creation. All citizens enjoy long life, medicine, culture, economic gains. It is a successful melting pot and has done it in less time than any Eurabian country. Israel isnt perfect, but it is a success story that grows better every decade. This is what positive thinking does. Am Yisrael Chai!

so? an american calls israel a "model" state.... its a mutual admiration society, with a membership of two, full stop.

What a statement!

FOR YOU CPT,YOSSARIAN.ARE YOU NOT AN ARMENIAN? AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT I KNOW FOR ANY NAME ENDING WITH "RIAN"OR "IAN". BUT IT IS OF NO CONSEQUENCE.WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW WAS WHETHER YOU WERE BEING SARCASTIC? OR WAS IT A FLATERINGLY GOOD GENUINE RESPONSE. Perhaps,your mother is Jewish and your papa,is of an Armenian descent.My very best friends are Armenians,so no discrimination either way.May be you can enlighten me if your post is of a denigrationary nature,or not.Much obliged either way. p/s What is wrong with "here" pray?

May be a senator of......

"Labor 'unapologetically' supports Israel, says Rudd" Feb 21, 2007 Excerpt: LABOR leader and alternative prime minister Kevin Rudd pledged his party?s continued support for Israel, describing himself as an "unapologetic and lifelong friend" at a Jewish fundraiser this week. In his first address to a Jewish audience since becoming Opposition leader, Rudd, who was leading polls for preferred prime minister this week, was guest of honour at Tuesday?s Yeshiva Centre fundraising dinner. Donning a kippa, Rudd told about 1200 guests at the Sydney Convention Centre at Darling Harbour that Israel was "near and dear to my heart". Citing Ben Chifley?s government of 1945 to illustrate Labor?s long-time support and friendship for Israel, he said the two have stood "shoulder to shoulder" since the establishment of the Jewish State. "We are proud of that ... Australia stands in awe of [Israel?s] achievements," he said. http://www.ajn.com.au/news/news.asp?pgID=2633

Yeah managed all you said and also grab a few "bits of land here and there. Dont you ever wonder why Israel may have an enemy or two. It is it,s own worst enemy.

George Bush is Craddocks boss - what would you expect him to say?

....Dutch Schultz, David Berkowitz (son of sam), Ted Bundy, Dylan Klebold (Columbine), Joel Rifkin, Jack the Ripper (??), Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, Jonathan Pollard, Baruch Goldstein... Models ??

Of course Israel is a model state - the question is: a model for what? American administration officials sometimes have a rather different perception of events, countries and people than most other people in the world. I remember watching a cameraman on Palestinian TV in April 2002, walking through Jenin, not saying a word, just filming his surroundings. The corpses, the destroyed houses, the utter devastation, the limbs of people who were crushed when their houses were bulldozed with them still inside sticking out of the rubble. I Trying to get away from these horrible pictures, so I switched to CNN - and lo and behold, there was George W Bush calling Sharon "a man of peace".

Nick+ H letter it was yesterday if memory serves.What was it,disatisfaction and by changing your title you thought some of us would be fooled Mmm? You should have left the part of:Globalisation out of your response that was a dead "give away" If you are genuine(ahem)yesterday's man,& If I wrong you and you are now what is written above as then I may ask your pardon. Methinks it will not happen.Also I have a sus- pission that you have relieved "ballistic" a bit to give her some rest.She did need it I must say...

The same old constant Arab drum beat! You are so brainwashed by Islamic hatred and commands to conquer and subjugate the world that you can not think in anyother terms. The Hebrews, Israel, predate your claims on Israel and since you accept nothing but Islamic propaganda (no doubt you all come in a direct line from the Cannanites as Arafat, the Egyptian, claimed)the possibility of Israel falling further into the Oslo trap is growing dimmer with each attack on it. Gaza is now nothing but an armed camp with Iranian and Syrian advisors, and I am astonded at why Israel does not use this as proof that the Arabs have never intended any peaceful state in "Palestine". You people do not deserve any state much less a place beside Israel.

... accomplish if they didn't have to face and react to the daily grind of Arab and non-Arab terrorism, boycotts, racism, prejudice, and slander. Israel is holding together under these constant, cracking pressures and responding as properly as possible whereas a lot of other countries would either fold or respond in far harsher ways. The Israeli zest and love for life, family, academia, and religious values, and their thriving entrepreneurial spirit in a democratic country has produced them many accolades. Unlike most of the Arab nations and Iran that have mostly prospered because of readily available oil deposits or terrorism transaction fees paid by distant countries moving fighting men and weapons to join forces with other guerilla forces facing Israel's borders.

The root of what is wrong with the Arab world lies in your failure to 'understand' why one free, democratic society will want to support another free, democratic society without regard for ethnicity, tribal affiliation or sectarian ties. When you figure it out you will make a giant leap forward and, maybe, will join the family of civilised nations one day.

SO IS CALLING ISLAM THE RELIGION OF PEACE!!!

STUPID CARTOON ARENT??????WAKE UP MAN!!!!

Can't you even recognize a conspiracy when it hits you in the face? Becasue that's what it is after all.

Yep, Every contest ends up with 2 final contestants(who were former allies) and then one kills off the other. Bye Bye Israel. One possibility- their Chief of Staff is Craddock or someone like him.

As I already pointed out, we should be thankful there aren't more 'model states.' We couldn't afford it.

The shameful bit is what that 'strong bond' and those 'shared values' consist of.

Craddock must be announcing his candicacy for President -- but which party's nomination is he seeking? Anyway, if Israel is a 'model state,' let's hope we don't find too many more. 2.4 billion a year in military assistance is $400.00 per capita or so. If Russia, say, became a 'model state,' that would cost us around seventy billion a year.

Howdy Double Click; I doubt if the Army would waste an O-9 or O-10 to "oversee" a measely detention camp at Gitmo which is a Navy/Marine Corps base. That would be like assigning a sergeant major to latrine duty on an aircraft carrier. If GEN Craddock was in charge he must have been a lot higher up the chain of command than the resident camp commander who is probably a Marine Corps colonel or a Navy captain.

Craddock has it right! Israel is a paragon of democracy. Muslim nations should seriously model themselves after Israel's democracy, human rights, and personal freedoms.

Got any photos to back up your claims? If true, it demonstrates his clarity in dealing with the mindset of those who strap bombs on their very own toddlers, wouldn't you sa

I live in Dubai, I don't care which dictatorship I live in, I live better than you in Israel, feel safe, enjoy strolling in Cafes, restaurants, parties and 3 times Israel GDP. What democracy brought to Israel: Corruption, masochist leaders, and sexual deprivement...don't hide behind ideals? How much time can you hold it without the aid of AIPAC, US Aid... living in a pool of people that hate your guts!, keep on praying in your Kibutz that US politicians keep on getting jewish money so thet can support you in office! Your problem is Logic is against you, history is against you, and Humanity is against you! I come from Tunisia, a coutry that always been a safe heaven for jews for over a Thousand years, Arabs have always supported jews throughout History.., the first opportunity you had you turn against the very same people that harbored many of you from extinction... Believe me, Israel is doomed!

Book Review: 'Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid' by Jimmy Carter Half the story is too much for pro-U.S., pro-Israel apologists. by Richard Becker: http://socialismandliberation.org/mag/index.php?aid=758

democracy in the Middle East. Israel, Canad, Australia, USA are allies in confrontation with terrorism. Europeans should follow their example of cooperation and mutual support.

are so "inseparable" militarily as you claim, when is our "inseparable" ally gonna send some IDF to help out its ally or is it a gimme gimme syndrome by zionists. As far as US saying Israel sold China technology, google it and it is all laid out in MANY articles. Here is one site to get you started: http://www.ericmargolis.com/archives/2000/04/strange_bedfell.php Regards.

"the defenseless Palestinians' Not too defenseless to abduct and murder Israeli citizens, not too defenseless to abduct and murder Israeli soldiers (thereby launching a war against a sovereign country, not too defenseless to keep kidnapped soldiers away from the International Red Cross in defiance of the international community, not too defenseless to reroute international aid into weapons smuggling, not too defenseless to strap bombs on their children and grandmothers, not too defenseless to launch qassams targeting Israeli civilians, not too defenseless to send their children out to retrieve qassam launchers, not too defenseless to choose poverty for their people over announcing to the international community their desires to accept the conditions of the Quartet....

1."So tell me, what other nation, when facing a 60 year war against its existence, had no limitations of the movement or other restrictions on the enemy aliens waging war? Name one!" Palestine!! This answers your questions. 2.Stop comparing Israel to the surrounding countries,they all suck, we established that. 3.Apartheid (Dictionary.com) is: "any system or practice that separates people according to race, caste, etc." How does it not apply on Israel when you occupy the territories holding Palestinians and treating them as a second (even third)-class citizens. Even your Falasha Ethiopian Jews are considered 2nd-class citizens. I do understand the meaning of the word Apartheid perfectly, it is you my friend who fails to acknowledge the reality of your practices as Israelis...you fail to see the immorality of it. You are blinded by your dream of a promised land and a Zion, blinded by your so-called Chosen People mentality, blinded by your hatred to everyone around you,especially Arab

"The only good thing about Israel," Not to mention the many blessings and gifts to the world in the realms of technology, medicine, agriculture. Thank you Israel!!

Craddock, a bible thumper, well, another poster says he is a Polish Jew. However, he says we need more Christians and Jews in our army. Now we can put his comments in context cause they sure don't match what he is spouting. I wonder if he is in "Jews for Jesus". According to what americans have been told on the news, the US says that Israel transferred some of US technology to China for money. Know anything about that? Regards.

God bless and keep you with His grace General Craddock! Israel is an amazing country.

All Fools' Day

Better to be controlled by america than by your Syrian and Iranian masters.

Shebaa Farms are the worst area to determine who is it for in the world probably!! It's partly Syrian, partly Lebanese, and partly Palestinian/Israeli. And occupied by Israel as it is annexed to the Golan Heights occupied region. Syria "unofficially" regards Shebaa Farms to be Lebanese as part of the borders once drawn by the French. But Syria refuses to draw the borders since Israel regards Shebaa farms a part of the Golan Heights. I hope you can see the dilemma here. Many messages were communicated from both the Syrians and Lebanese governments (including current ones) that it is impossible to achieve peace with Israel unilaterally (either Israel and Syria or Israel and Lebanon)...it has to be all three countries together because of these tangled issues.

Why did he make a speech in Poland? Why not in the US? Very little public info is given on aid given to the zionists. In fact, nothing appears about it on CNN and MSNBC, or Fox for that matter. Why is that? No use in having american voters mull the amount given our deficit and ME crisis.

Model State.. right! The only model it fits is that of state-run terrorism and Genocide. Makes me wonder from what universe Mr. John Craddock hails from. Wonder if he'll think the same way if the tables are turned, and his own family falling victom to an illegal occupation force? wake up

israel and the jews are as middle eastern as anything arabic... in fact they have a longer midle eastern presence than the arabs.

the us commander is 100% correct. your theories of the way the world works are wrong... too much mixing of peoples leads to conflict.

Examples: Ludo Craddock, Chief Executive Officer, Littman Library of Jewish "Civilization" for the Institute for Polish-Jewish Studies and the American Association for Polish-Jewish Studies Craddock is Polish-Jew Theresa Craddock of Jewishospital.com and more Now the Nato infiltrator's statement is not a surprise.

Howdy Labhras; GEN Craddock probably went too far in calling Israel a model state, but he was accurate in describing her as a state with a stable government and which encourages democratic ideals and pro-Western values and economics. Israel is far from being perfect, but she compares most favorably with the totalitarian Islamic regimes in the Middle East. All democracies have problems with minorities rights and social issues and Israel is no different, but we're working on them.

You are right in some way. Thus, I see another aspect with his statement. He irritates PA and tells them how they are bad. He takes side, express subjectivity. It will just give hedgehogly attitudes to PA. They will not take anything with trust what comes from USA. If you are nearby come to have a coffee. I have just private war against Mr. Bush not against other Americans.

Where do they find these guys?* To quote,"a critical military partner" in "this entangled seam of the Middle East".............More like the entangled Neocon DREAM of the Middle East! * Don't forget our Gen.Jerry Boykin and his public assessment that we would defeat the terrorists because our G*d is stronger than their G*d!! Of course, he's an ultra-evangelical so what does that ULTIMATELY mean for the Jewish citizens of Israel? Are these the guys you really want to elevate? People who can't acheive their divine happiness until you have been eliminated? Makes no sense to me........anybody else?

I googled "Marilyn Shepherd-Australia", lots of stuff on her. Real rabble rouser and malcontent. I'm thrilled I don't live on the same continent.

I do not know about your age, Benzion, but certainly your vision resembles to me the ideas of former Soviet Leaders who spent enormous efforts together with Arab countries to eliminate Israel.Jews from many parts of the Diaspora built wonderful country with a strong democracy. Benzion, I recommend you, turn attention to Leaders of United PA government and explain them that without recognition of Israel they have zero options for their future. Israel is a cradle of Western civilization and she continues to defend its values.

A BIBLE THUMPER !! REALLY B AND WHAT ELSE IS ON THE MENU TODAY APART FROM YOUR NIT WITTERY .YOU CANNOT GET IT INTO YOUR NUMBSKULL THAT ISRAEL AND THE USA ARE INSEPARABLE MILITARILY . WHAT EXACTLY DID ISRAEL SELL TO CHINA THAT IT DIDNT DESIGN FOR ITSELF??? KEEP WHISTLING IT DARK OUT SIDE !!

that really is bull labhras.we never never never put bombs among civilians.we never ever deliberately bombed civilians. you guys do it all the time.who is the more brutal?the jews or your lot?

attempt to justify to US voters the large expenditure to zionists at a time when Katrina victims and other victims of US disasters are getting NO AID. Well, Carter's book says Jews control Congress, so what do you do, well, you put out a statement that the world should not believe their own lying eyes in Iraq, Lebanon and Pal land. Seems like that statement undermines his credibiity a tad, yup, it does. In fact, it flies in the face of the poll the US gov't had FOX News do, Bush's channel, and the BBC poll which both showed the SAME thing that US/Israel are two most dangerous countries on the planet according to world opinion. Karen Hughes was hired to fix that, but guess she was not effective looking at the later BBC poll. Craddock is one of those folks who is a Christian seeking to bring about biblical prophesy of Armageddon! He says we need more Christians and Jews in the army, yeh, right.

Craddock oversaw the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and was formerly chief military assistant to Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. He grew up in the southeast section of West Virginia, where 'snake handling' was a common practice among evangelical Christians. His authorization and defense of prisoner abuses in Guantanamo should give pause to anyone believing in democracy. He is a disgrace to my country and to Christianity.

1) The Muslim Brotherhood, of which Hamas is a member, declared global jihad its cause in 1928 2) The Arab League declared war against Israel's existence in '48 3) Fatah did so in '58 4) The PLO did so in '65 So tell me, what other nation, when facing a 60 year war against its existence, had no limitations of the movement or other restrictions on the enemy aliens waging war? Name one! Then look up the definition of Apartheid, which is separate laws for a country's own citizens, admit it doesn't apply to Israel, but does to many Arab nations. As for the 93% of military aid, again: What other country in the ME, or in the world, has been defending its existence for 60 years? Are you saying the aggressors should get the money? Syria, for funding terrorist attacks? Sudan for genocide? You talk about shame but, like apartheid, it's a word you don't understand or you'd feel it for the nonsense you post. I also notice you're not willing to live in your own country, but a freer Dubai.

like the republic of ireland wanting to run the state for catholics?

what like massacring ulstermen daily because you lust for their land?

the irish in the usa have not made it further then policemen on the beat.

Well, it appears that Gen Craddock is not in step with the rest of the world opinion, eh? He was the one who said we need more Jewish and Christians soldiers in the armed services. What is this BS about not trusting Arabs? I do believe the US said our ally, Israel, got some type of jet technology for defense from the US and then promptly sold it to China. So, exactly what is this "trust" you are talking about? Everybody knows about Israel's democracy and has a handle on it. Given the facts on the ground, the General's comments (I believe he is a bible thumper) will pass into oblivion where they should rest. Any sane person knows what he says could not be further from the truth, nope, it could not be. Let's talk some more about trust cause last year somebody in AIPAC was accused of spying, and, of course, we still have Pollard. What excuse do you have for selling US technology to China, did you need money? Regards.

SO SOMETHING IS MISSING . TRY USING SEIN KOPF

Which poll, what poll? How about some specifics, or are you just another windbag venting his frustrations? Links & references to support your utterance would be required. "In every major poll the majority of people"

She must be the same Marilyn Shepard of Adelaide who in talkbacks in the SMH spewing her hate of little Johny Howard.

WHICH RESOLUTIONS ARE BROKEN DAILY ??

IT HOWEVER IS A WIND WITHOUT ABRAIN

Howdy An Arab Neighbor; A Syrian at last! Perhaps you could answer a little question that's been troubling me for years. Does Syria consider the Shebaa Farms to be Syrian territory or Lebanese territory? Ignore the fact that the area is currently occupied by Israel. Thanks.

Our "pals" the Pals have no one to blame for their dysfunction but themselves. And the whole world knows it, but they play out this farce of agreeing to blame Israel, the "occupation", America, Britain, "infidels", and the list goes on and on. Why? Arab oil. Not anything they've produced to enrich mankind--just the oil they've found in the ground under their feet. Yes, Israel is a model state for what they've made of themselves against unbelievable odds, with nothing but grit, determination, belief in their God-given rights and values of true faith, respect and humanism. Instead of jealously and hypocritically fighting them, the Arabs could learn something--they'd be a lot better off. Thanks to General Craddock for the courage to tell the truth.

...s__t, what an irony!... What an inspiring comparison you have there brother, thanks. Shot to the heart. Israel is a spoil child that doesn't care a bit if her father get killed because of her.

It's about time someone had the courage to speak the truth about Israel without fear of offending so-called Arab friends or allies. The truth is that Israel is a staunch ally of the United States, a democratic, peace-loving country, and the only place in the Middle East where American values voluntarily abound and where America gets back as much or more than it invests. Thank you General Craddock. Now get ready for the Arab backlash.