Comments on: Khalid Amayreh – What if Obama's Middle East Strategy Failed? http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/08/05/khalid-amayreh-what-if-obamas-middle-east-strategy-failed/ Free Minds for a Free Palestine Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:17:24 +0300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Palestine » Khalid Amayreh - What if Obama's Middle East Strategy Failed ... http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/08/05/khalid-amayreh-what-if-obamas-middle-east-strategy-failed/#comment-10915 Palestine » Khalid Amayreh - What if Obama's Middle East Strategy Failed ... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:14:37 +0000 http://palestinethinktank.com/?p=4184#comment-10915 [...] Khalid Amayreh - What if Obama's Middle East Strategy Failed …Three Palestinian Intellectuals Voice Their Opinions Will Obama succeed in achieving what every other American administration failed to achieve? (Reuters. … Yes, I know that some are saying the question of Palestine is no longer an Arab issue—that it is only a Palestinian problem. But an overwhelming majority of Arabs feel that it is a pan-Arab cause. We are one people with one history, one culture, one language. Millions still believe in what Nasser talked about, … [...] [...] Khalid Amayreh – What if Obama's Middle East Strategy Failed …Three Palestinian Intellectuals Voice Their Opinions Will Obama succeed in achieving what every other American administration failed to achieve? (Reuters. … Yes, I know that some are saying the question of Palestine is no longer an Arab issue—that it is only a Palestinian problem. But an overwhelming majority of Arabs feel that it is a pan-Arab cause. We are one people with one history, one culture, one language. Millions still believe in what Nasser talked about, … [...]

]]> By: bozhidar balkas vancouver http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/08/05/khalid-amayreh-what-if-obamas-middle-east-strategy-failed/#comment-10888 bozhidar balkas vancouver Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:22:01 +0000 http://palestinethinktank.com/?p=4184#comment-10888 i do n't even read uncle sam's mind let alone obama's. And i see obama as manager of the ruling class' affairs. Obama, clinton, bush, et al are programmed to merely tactically manage the longstanding US domestic and foreign policies. the strategy had been the same. Bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki and about 180 wars uncle had to date waged proves that US wants to grab as much of the planet by any means whatsover; includes use of wmd. newly acquired lands can be controled with a mix of [in]direct control; i.e., via puppetization or bases. what US conquers can be reversed only thru war. waging war against what US and the west had gained in expalestine wld amount to a grave and futile error. the fact that bi-, tri-, quatronat'l entities are disfunctional and can be maintained only by military means and oppression, bodes unwell for iraq, afpak, iran, and palestine. disfunctional and evil empires such as iran, iraq, afgh'n, israel, pak'n are easy pray for any strong evil empire. Eg., US had lost only about 5,000 soldiers, but had gained so much. This, to me, is a 'brilliant' success! does one really think US ruling class wld not sacrifice another 100K [wo]men for important real estate? what's a soldier to rich americans? A tool, machine, paid mercenary?! it shld be noted that the theft of land since '67 is an act of war. Thus, only warfare can rectify the situation! tnx i do n't even read uncle sam's mind let alone obama's. And i see obama as manager of the ruling class' affairs. Obama, clinton, bush, et al are programmed to merely tactically manage the longstanding US domestic and foreign policies.

the strategy had been the same. Bombings of hiroshima and nagasaki and about 180 wars uncle had to date waged proves that US wants to grab as much of the planet by any means whatsover; includes use of wmd.

newly acquired lands can be controled with a mix of [in]direct control; i.e., via puppetization or bases.
what US conquers can be reversed only thru war.
waging war against what US and the west had gained in expalestine wld amount to a grave and futile error.

the fact that bi-, tri-, quatronat'l entities are disfunctional and can be maintained only by military means and oppression, bodes unwell for iraq, afpak, iran, and palestine.

disfunctional and evil empires such as iran, iraq, afgh'n, israel, pak'n are easy pray for any strong evil empire.
Eg., US had lost only about 5,000 soldiers, but had gained so much. This, to me, is a 'brilliant' success!
does one really think US ruling class wld not sacrifice another 100K [wo]men for important real estate?

what's a soldier to rich americans? A tool, machine, paid mercenary?!
it shld be noted that the theft of land since '67 is an act of war. Thus, only warfare can rectify the situation!
tnx

]]> By: Mary Rizzo http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/08/05/khalid-amayreh-what-if-obamas-middle-east-strategy-failed/#comment-10880 Mary Rizzo Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:41:31 +0000 http://palestinethinktank.com/?p=4184#comment-10880 I couldn't agree with you more, Sami. The USA has as its "national interests" the policy of maintaining the Jewish Occupation of Palestine forever, cost what it may. That will not change any time soon. Obama didn't utter a word during the war this winter, he actually went to say later that Palestinians are the ones who must renounce violence.... It's not going to change until this kind of thing is exposed for what it is. Especially worrying is that many of those who supported him are not willing to confront him on this or any other thing. The 100 days last an eternity.. Also totally agree with the 100% esteem of Khalid. Brave, talented, honest. He is a true role model for me in every way. I couldn't agree with you more, Sami.

The USA has as its "national interests" the policy of maintaining the Jewish Occupation of Palestine forever, cost what it may. That will not change any time soon. Obama didn't utter a word during the war this winter, he actually went to say later that Palestinians are the ones who must renounce violence…. It's not going to change until this kind of thing is exposed for what it is.

Especially worrying is that many of those who supported him are not willing to confront him on this or any other thing. The 100 days last an eternity..

Also totally agree with the 100% esteem of Khalid. Brave, talented, honest. He is a true role model for me in every way.

]]> By: Sami Joseph http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/08/05/khalid-amayreh-what-if-obamas-middle-east-strategy-failed/#comment-10879 Sami Joseph Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:19:35 +0000 http://palestinethinktank.com/?p=4184#comment-10879 I am surprised that Khalid Amayreh harbours the notion that US presidents may have a say in matters affecting the usurpation of Palestine or dare adopt a policy that has not been formulated by the Zionists! The only thing which may differ from president to another is the style and method of delivery. The present incumbent at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave was chosen because of his middle name which sounds attractive to the unenlightened in the Muslim world. He actually tried to get a lot of mileage on that account when he delivered his infamous speech in Cairo not long ago. Going back to the question posed by Khalid, what if...? The plain answer is nothing changes! It wil continue to be business as usual so long as the dormant gentle American giant is blissfully in a state of induced deep slumber, unaware of what really goes on in his or her own backyard! The above should in no way be interpreted as a snipe at Khalid for whom I have always held the greatest admiration and highest respect. I am surprised that Khalid Amayreh harbours the notion that US presidents may have a say in matters affecting the usurpation of Palestine or dare adopt a policy that has not been formulated by the Zionists! The only thing which may differ from president to another is the style and method of delivery. The present incumbent at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave was chosen because of his middle name which sounds attractive to the unenlightened in the Muslim world. He actually tried to get a lot of mileage on that account when he delivered his infamous speech in Cairo not long ago.
Going back to the question posed by Khalid, what if…? The plain answer is nothing changes! It wil continue to be business as usual so long as the dormant gentle American giant is blissfully in a state of induced deep slumber, unaware of what really goes on in his or her own backyard!
The above should in no way be interpreted as a snipe at Khalid for whom I have always held the greatest admiration and highest respect.

]]> By: What if Obama’s Middle East Strategy Failed? « Silver Lining http://palestinethinktank.com/2009/08/05/khalid-amayreh-what-if-obamas-middle-east-strategy-failed/#comment-10867 What if Obama’s Middle East Strategy Failed? « Silver Lining Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:17:27 +0000 http://palestinethinktank.com/?p=4184#comment-10867 [...] August 5, 2009 What if Obama’s Middle East Strategy Failed? Posted by realistic bird under Politics | Tags: Israeli crimes, Israeli policies, land theft, Obama, palestine, Palestinians, peace process, settlements, Strategy, US, views | Leave a Comment  by Khalid Amayreh , Palestinian think tank [...] [...] August 5, 2009 What if Obama's Middle East Strategy Failed? Posted by realistic bird under Politics | Tags: Israeli crimes, Israeli policies, land theft, Obama, palestine, Palestinians, peace process, settlements, Strategy, US, views | Leave a Comment  by Khalid Amayreh , Palestinian think tank [...]

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