The Big Lie: Romney Throws Reality ‘Under The Bus’

[babylonsister]

http://www.nationalmemo.com/the-big-lie-romney-throws-reality-under-the-bus/

The Big Lie: Romney Throws Reality ‘Under The Bus’
August 31st, 2012 11:03 pm
Jason Sattler


The Truth: President Obama’s popularity in Israel has never been higher, with an approval rating at 54 percent — and Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak said the president has done “more than anything that I can remember in the past” for the Jewish state.

snip//

The president’s support takes concrete form in the Iron Dome missile defense system, which he has funded with millions of dollars. The system is designed to thwart steady rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. Israeli Minister of Defense Ehud Barak recent said, “the defense relations between Israel and the United States are extremely stable and good.”

Romney’s strange lie was yet another argument made at the Republican convention that only made sense and could only be believed by a devout viewer of Fox News. To the neo-conservatives on Fox who favored the Iraq War, what Israel’s right wing political bloc wants is synonymous with what Israel wants. Absolute loyalty to Ariel Sharon or Benjamin Netanyahu is an article of faith. This gives Israel’s combative prime minister the virtual ability to dictate foreign policy – a position that is incredibly dangerous when an Israeli prime minister decides that he can unilaterally launch an attack that could trigger war throughout the region.

snip//

When Romney suggests the president hasn’t been loyal to Israel, he’s inventing facts and empowering hawks in both countries. The president rose to prominence on a pledge to avoid “dumb wars.” Likewise, 58 percent of Israelis oppose an attack on Iran without American support.

When Romney says he will follow Netanyahu blindly, he’s basically committing us to a new war that is likely not winnable without massive destruction. If that happens, American soldiers, taxpayer,s and countless Israeli and Iranian civilians will be thrown “under the bus.” And that’s the tragedy a real friend of Israel is trying to avoid.

[annabanana]

1. Media coverage of US/Israeli relations is some sick twisted stuff. . . .n/t

[babylonsister]

2. When it's covered at all; haven't seen anything in depth recently. nt