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‘Real News:’ What Do Upcoming Israeli Elections Mean for the U.S.?

Jan. 18, 2013 10:06pm Christopher Santarelli

One of the issues that came up during the 2012 presidential campaign was America’s (and more specifically our president’s) relationship with Israel and how our election would impact US/Israel relations.

This Tuesday, Israelis will go to the polls to elect their new government — the outcome of which will have similar ramifications on stability in the Middle East and the future of its ties with the U.S.

Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-leaning Likud party are expected to maintain leadership, but anything could happen as the region faces tumultuous times.

The ‘Real News‘ panel discussed the elections Friday and what they could mean for the U.S.:

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waspanglosaxon
Posted on January 20, 2013 at 1:50am
Any statistical analysis will tell you that the overwhelming majority of American jews voted for Obama, even though he toadys to Israel far less than any previous US president. Why? Because US jews are leftists first and Zionists second. Why is this? Very simple. It’s because they hate us (White Christians in the US) more than they love themselves.

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Gonzo
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 7:19am
I hope Israeli voters are smarter than American voters.

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- starman70
  Posted on January 19, 2013 at 10:37am
  AMEN BROTHER!!! they should be, knowing they have Hezbolla and Hamas breathing down their backs. Any letup in security will only result in disaster for Israel.
  
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- teapartyconservatism
  Posted on January 19, 2013 at 12:57pm
  They better be smarter than U.S. voters because the U.S. Usurper in Chief is an enemy of Israel.
  
  Obama is not a “natural born citizen” eligible to serve as President pursuant to Article 2, Section 1, of the Constitution![1]
  
  Furthermore his proven identity anomalies i.e., fraudulent birth certificate, altered Selective Service Registration, stolen CT SS#, and aliases: Barry Soetoro, Harrison J. Bounel, Barack Soebarkah, indicate he is not even a U.S. citizen.[2]
  
  Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts set 2/15/2013 for the full court to hear a case regarding Obama’s forged identity in conference.
  http://www.orlytaitzesq.com/?p=375765
  
  Justice Thomas has admitted they’re evading Obama’s ineligibility.[3] Pray he speaks up again to urge his colleagues to finally enforce the Constitution!
  
  1. Mario Apuzzo, Esq., Barack Obama Is Ineligible to be President, For He Is Neither a “Natural Born Citizen” Nor a “Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution”
  http://puzo1.blogspot.com/2012/10/barack-obama-is-ineligible-to-be.html (10/28/2012) (updated 11/10/2012)
  
  2. TPC, Is Barack Hussein Obama II Even a U.S. Citizen?
  http://www.obamabirthcertificate.net/2012/06/is-usurper-obama-even-us-citizen.html (6/24/12)
  
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welovetheUSA
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 2:48am
Benjamin Netanyahu is meant to lead the world through this time…he has been choosen to watch over Israel.

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- murphdog
  Posted on January 20, 2013 at 12:15pm
  I could not agree more Sir. One thing you left out, Israel will be on it’s own, and never did I think I would say that but “that guy” proved me wrong.
  
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Advection
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 1:20am
obama’s comments were far below the dignity the office or prezident used to have. Unfortunately, this rube sets new standards for low every day.

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lassiegirldawn
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 1:06am
What a joke, Israel take advise from this so called administration????

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Olygal
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 12:59am
P.S. Thank you all for your great support of Israel!!! Check out honestreporting.com to see how world media bias is corrected.(I’m not a part of that organization — just think they’re very worthy of everyone’s attention who is sick of Israel bashing media.)

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Olygal
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 12:57am
I live in Israel — here’s my take:
1. Little chance of fraud — we have to show ID and also election cards mailed to us two weeks ago showing our polling place, etc.– Only Israeli citizens can vote.
2. Obama’s comments did some damage to Netanyahu in the surveys because other candidates used it against him, but I think he was effective in his own response.
3. Soros’ organizations like J Street and others on the Left may influence those parties but they probably won’t win many seats in the parliament (Knesset). There are over 30 parties running, with a range of platforms.
4. Netanyahu’s party merged with another this time — they’ll probably win the most seats (estimated to take 32-34 seats out of 120. Not enough for a majority, so the big question and issue is which of the other parties will win enough to have opposition clout OR to join in a coalition with Netanyahu’s party (Likud).
5. Besides Iran and international-focused issues, there are also many social issues internally.
6. Complicated stuff
7. May God Bless Israel whatever the outcome of the elections.
8. May the US and the rest of the world realize that they cannot force an agreement on us.
9. Some are already saying it, most believe that the so-called “peace process” is over.
10. Check out a fellow named Naftali Bennett — head of Bayit Yehudi party — an up and coming politician who may win enough seats to be in Netanyahu’s government or in the Coalition.

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 12:26am
Bibi, may God always be with you and Israel.

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on January 19, 2013 at 12:10am
Hope Israel isn’t plagued with major voter fraud, like the U.S.

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RJJinGadsden
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:58pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t7OuyNCxuQ

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spfoam1
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:08pm
Hopefully the Jewish voters in Israel are a lot smarter than the Jewish voters in the US.

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- TruthTalker
  Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:15pm
  We can only hope….
  
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- LeadNotFollow
  Posted on January 19, 2013 at 12:07am
  Amen!
  
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KingCanon
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:01pm
Simply and sincerely, blessings from God!

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momrules
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:00pm
If I were an Israeli I would vote for Netanyahu. This man is a leader that loves his country, has defended her as a member of the military and served her as Prime Minister. He is forced to deal with the psychopathic leaders of countries that want Israel destroyed and he has done so bravely and well.

Obama thinks he knows better than Mr. Netanyhu what is best for Israel. Ha! I just hope his stupid remark has done what I think it has, given Netanyahu a boost in the polls and again at the voting booth.

God bless this man and may he and his party stay in office.

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lassiegirldawn
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:45pm
Obummer probably bought airplane tickets for all the illegal’s that voted for him so he can screw up Israel’s elections too.

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gyro
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:42pm
never interfear in another countrys elections if they elect themselves a obama they get what they deserve
Right USA?

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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:28pm
The main questions to ask are…

How much interference will Obama cause in their elections?
How much interference will Soros cause?
How much terrorist activity will occur…

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- john vincent
  Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:43pm
  snow-
  dont know the answer to those ques, but
  I am certain Mr Netanyahu will act with a single eye and steely resolve, which in turn will annoy Mr Obama-
  
  I am so glad Bibi is at the helm; would to God we had American leaders with such minds and vision
  
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AUsername
Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:16pm
they could mean nothing if we would just ignore them and we should. Netanyahu seems to be a danger to his country because of his anti Iran war talk and it would be better if the nationalists win who won’t go to war and will focus on their country and only their country.

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- TruthTalker
  Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:33pm
  Sure user. Ignore the threats from the people who say they are going to wipe you from the face of the earth. Are you kidding?
  
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- gyro
  Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:41pm
  TruthTalker = nailed it
  
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- fair2light
  Posted on January 18, 2013 at 10:45pm
  Clueless comment. Peace through strength with muslims. BB is an outstanding leader, I wish we had him
  
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- Fubared
  Posted on January 18, 2013 at 11:05pm
  A user is on the jerk and techengineer69 bandwagon. Sure, make lemonade for those that want to wipe your peeps from the face of the earth. Stellar thought process.
  
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- AUsername
  Posted on January 19, 2013 at 10:27am
  imagine if the settlers had arms, that would happen under them and not netanwaahoo.
  
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