White House: Jerusalem Is Not the Capital of Israel
- Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:01pm by
Mytheos Holt
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One of the more loudly trumpeted developments from former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s international trip has been his open embrace of the idea that the city of Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, a statement that marks him as one of the more pro-Israeli candidates in recent history.
So of course, no one should be surprised that the White House has immediately gone on record saying he’s wrong, and that they do not believe Jerusalem is the capital of Israel, but that Jerusalem’s status should be resolved via “negotiations.” This is a far more honest approach than the equivocation that has been standard from White House Press Secretary Jay Carney. CNSNews reports:
In what marks a decisive difference in the presidential campaign, one day after Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called Jerusalem the capital of Israel, the White House asserted that Romney’s position was different from that of the Obama administration.
“Our view is that that is a different position than this administration holds. It’s the view of this administration that the capital should be determined in final status negotiations between parties,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters Monday.
“I would remind you that that is the position that has been held by previous administrations both Democratic and Republican. So, if Mr. Romney disagrees with that position, he is also disagreeing with positions taken by previous presidents like Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan,” Earnest added.
Strong words. Also, clearly a strong about switch from the President, seeing as there is clear evidence that this was President Obama’s position when he last ran for President:
It’s quite a shift to go from “Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and it must remain undivided” to “the capital should be determined in final status negotiations between parties.” One must wonder what changed – that is, aside from the President’s need to motivate his base.


















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soybomb315
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:41pmRomney is lucky the democrats are that stupid
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:45pmIndeed.
Report Post »yougottabekidding
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:34pmIf I am not mistaken by law signed by then President Clinton Jerusalem is the only capital recognized by America.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:47pmJerusalem belongs to Jesus and Jesus will have the final say
Report Post »1947
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 10:27pmKnowing Obama he will make the statement that Cairo is the capital of Isreal
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 11:15pmit still won’t be enough to give him a chance if he keeps doing what hes doing, that is what’s sad and how bad Romney is as a candidate. Obama can do anything against him and still win.
db321
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 12:29amObama will have more flexibility to deal with Israel in his second term. Did you hear that God, back off, Obama’s in charge here. Obama will decide who the Capital of the “Apple of God’s Eye” is.
If you don’t mind God, will just sit over here in the corner and watch how you handle this situation. We promise not to laugh.
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 12:48amLooks like BO cut off his nose despite his face. lol
Another 10% of the Jewish vote gone. Keep on doing this and maybe Romney might get 30% of the American Jewish vote. lol
It’s sad when I, as a Christian man, support Israel’s right to exist more then most Americans of Jewish heritage (I refuse to hyphenate a true American citizen) then they do. :)
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 3:36amIsrael is lucky the rest of us agree with Romney and Obama will be back in Chicago January 21, 2013.
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 3:41amlylejk: I’m Jewish, and I couldn’t agree with you more. Liberal Jews are mentally impaired. They have lost their capacity to think.
Report Post »Matt
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 3:46am@Altair. Christ’s name is Jesus. Actually, its Joshua. Jesus is a translation from hebrew into greek. Jesus is the transliteration of the greek version. Joshua is the transliteration of the hebrew version.
Christ is actually not a name at all, but a title. It is the greek word that is the equivalent of the hebrew word which transliterates as “Messiah” in english.
So basically, his real name is Joshua, and his title is The Messiah.
Joshua the Messiah, not Jesus Christ, unless you are Greek. So you get a clue, and stop telling other people what to do while you are at it. :)
Report Post »Bill Rowland
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 7:31amThere are so many claims for the city from so many religous groups but the Jews were there first. This is their historic capitol and can be both their capitol and an open city if only (I know I’m dreaming) others can quit fighting and agree to live in peace.
OMG Nov 6, 2012
Report Post »acovenantinblood
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 9:26amDemocrats are stupid? they have been bamboozling the right for 100 years. Right under their noses and no one saw it coming. What about McCain and Boehner not backing Bachmann? That wasn‘t the most intelligent thing I’ve seen in a while, and last time I checked they had an R next to to their name. Democrats are misguided and deceived but they are organized, ruthless and intelligent. Don’t underestimate them. People underestimated Lenin and Hitler too. The only One who will get us out of this mess is God. He allowed us to get into it. We must ask ourselves and Him why.
Report Post »starman70
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 9:48amThe utter lack of historical knowledge by Obama is truly stunning. How can someone who attended 3 different universities NOT know that Jerusalem has always been the capitol of Isreal up until the Romans destroyed it in 70 AD. Of course, Obama is pandering to his Islamic buddies. He won’t admit the truth.
Maybe, someday, we will have a president with the guts and cojones to declare that America recognizes Jerusalem as the real capitol of the country. Of course, it will take a president who reads and believes in GOD’S word.
Report Post »georgette
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 9:59am..God’s Word ..or……….sparrows expelling gaseous opinions……
I’m this close to wetting my pants trying not to laugh.
Report Post »fail…………………………………….bwahahahahahahahahahaha
Yitzhak Floyman
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 1:43pmJerusalem is NOT the capital of Israel. Furthermore, the international campaign to Boycott, Divest and Sanction Israel is very popular in the American Jewish Community where there is a strong tradition of standing up for the human rights of the oppressed and abused, including Palestinians. American Jews have always been active in efforts to improve conditions for ALL people. Jews were active in the campaigns to abolish slavery, secure womens suffrage, build strong trade unions, defend civil rights, end war, AND support the right of Palestinians to self-determination. When Israel violates human rights that country must be criticized and punished like ALL countries should be criticized and punished. No double standards!
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 2:41pm“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who with his hands has fulfilled what he promised with his mouth to my father David. For he said, ‘Since the day I brought my people out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city in any tribe of Israel to have a temple built so that my Name might be there, nor have I chosen anyone to be ruler over my people Israel. But now I have chosen Jerusalem for my Name to be there, and I have chosen David to rule my people Israel.’ 2 Chronicles 6:4-6
Report Post »mecanic
Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:53amobummer is one of the biggest LIARS i’ve ever heard. mr. obummer do you think just because you say it it’s true???? your a LIAR. YOU CAN SAY IT TILL H*LL FREEZES OVER, IT IS STILL A LYE, LYER. i will be glad when they LOCK your LYING-AZZ UP, with all the other criminals. VOTE HIS LYING-AZZ OUT 2012.
Report Post »Jason342
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:36pmTHE FREAKIN KNESSET IS IN JERUSALEM!!! If Jerusalem isn’t the capitol of Israel, D.C. Isn’t the capitol of the US. PERIOD.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:44pmI expect even the U.S. capital to moved to Chicago soon. I hear the former location of Cabrini-Green is open.
Report Post »Obama_Sham
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:53pmCandy man… Candy man… Candy man…
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:57pmPersonally I was hoping that space aliens would come and steal Washington DC. Of course if they have to deal with our politicians they will only give it back. Darn!
Report Post »hsr917
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:03pmJason, I was thinking the same thing!
Report Post »Bikkiboo
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:12pmOur capital should be moved to somewhere in Kansas, which will be the center of the CONSTITUTIONAL United States of America – The America which will have to separate from the OBAMANATION, so true Americans can restore the country to what the Founders intended. Let the OBAMANATION flounder on its own while those in “fly-over” country grow their capitalistic, free market economy with their moral values, take responsibility for yourself but help those truly in need, small government way. It won‘t be but a few years before the OBAMANATION is begging to join us because they’ll be bankrupt!
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:25pmOK, folks. We’re getting a little confused here. It’s “capital.”
It’s not that Hussein denies that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. He denies the existence of Israel, period. It’s Palestine, capital Al-Quds. Are we clear, America?
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 11:38pmD.C. hasn’t been the Capitol since FDR.
Report Post »The_Cabrito_Goat
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 11:47pmTactically speaking, Kansas is a good place for a capital.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 12:47pmAnd Jason, when Glenn went to Israel he had a sign posted saying JERUSALEM and I was fascinated with that sign–couldn’t take my eyes off it- for right in the middle – it just popped USA. Rather weird, hmmmm? Obama is not as bright as he imagines but yeah, he could be related to Ramses and we all know how that turned out.
Report Post »Derfel Cadarn
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:34pmThe question is,wh0o are you to decide. Washington hasd no place voicing its opinion in this matter. It would be the same as Moscow deciding the Washington wasn’t Capital of the U.S. ,not their effing business. Just as this is NOT ours. Now you begin to realize why nthe rest of the world hates us ,we cannot m,ind our own business.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:49pmI guess we should ask Mexico where the state capitols of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and Colorado should be located. The Israelis should have cleared Jerusalem and the Temple Mount in 1967 and there would be no discussion.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:32pmThe capitol of America will be decided by Israel
Report Post »when the difficulty of the current administration displays in identifying reality
has passed in November.
kickagrandma
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:30pmDo you know what? I don’t think GOD gives a hoot in hell about what this particular “wh” thinks. As a matter of fact, I suspect HE IS growing weary of their ignorance. Be good to see HIM shake them lose, won’t it?
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 3:43amYou said it. Less than 100 days now until we know. Keep praying!
Report Post »chips1
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:27pmAfter thinking over my last post, I feel that Obama is going to claim that the capitol of the U.S. is in Kabul.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:00pmWell, if that doesn’t curdle our milk, I don’t know what would.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:10pmMaybe he’ll feel more “ flexible” and be honest enough to declare Moscow ? !
Report Post »MiCurmudgeon
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:27pmSure, why not? After all didn’t we check with the Canadians and Mexicans before we picked our capital city? NOT!!!
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:25pmSo now the Obama administration decides what city is each nations capitol? The arrogance of these B(*&^rds is really amazing.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:59pmArrogance is the mark of the Left. These guys think they are smarter than God which is why they are atheists. And Marxists. God and the Ten Commandments have been replaced by Big Brother , hate , and the Rules for Radicals . New code. But very bad juju . Dysfunctional and destructive.
Report Post »woodyb
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 12:02amBarber, you seem to forget, Obama thinks HE IS GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Ghengas
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:25pmOk. Dallas is the capital of America. Jackasses
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:29pmNope, Obama is still a traitor to the nation, and a bad liar at that, he flips flop so much that even a pancake cooking contest looks pale by comparison.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 12:52pmOkay!!!. That’s what I thought.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:24pmThis is a No-Brainer for Obama (and also happens actually jibe with his actual “beliefs”, such as they are). He knows full well that he has the vast majority of the American Jewish vote sewn up, no matter what, so why not pander to all the Anti-Israel/Pro-Islamist Democrats, too? (Sorry for the redundancy there.)
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:01pmYes. Which ties in nicely with the international anti-American military, and anti-capitalism crowd ! Ah, Obama’s angry , anarchy base. The Black Bloc / OWS kids.
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:56pm@MODEL
…so why not pander to all the Anti-Israel/Pro-Islamist Democrats, too?
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You’re on the right track, but it’s far worse than that. Hussein got campaign donations from GAZA (Hamas-controlled territory) in 2008. When caught, he didn’t deny it. Instead, he claimed that he had returned the money. See OBAMAS FOREIGN DONORS: The media averts its eyes
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/08/obamas_donor_contributions_sil.html
One day you’ll burn in hell, Hussein, you worker of iniquity.
Report Post »Oldguy89
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:24pmOk so he still has the gay vote, and he does continue to buy the poor vote with more entitlements, and lets not forget the leftists, progressive, democrates. If American Jews are dumb enough to vote for this guy again they well deserve what they get.
Report Post »lexington_green
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:38pmhis base:
Report Post »illegal aliens and their associates
public sector unions
marxists
blacks
homosexuals
muslims
anti-chrisitans
america haters
and the incurably dumb
or, some combination of the above.
sawbuck
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:23pmWell that one way to wipe Israel off the Map…!
Claim they never existed in the first place…!
This is going to be the most important election in U.S. history no doubt..!!
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:19pmSo what city does Israel claim to be their Capital city? What business is it for us?
Report Post »Gregb
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:19pmI am praying that God has his hand on this next election. If so, then the communist in the oval office will be finding a new place to rest.
Report Post »Stehekin912
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:18pmAhhhh…I get it. A sovereign nation is not allowed to determine where its own capital is.
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:26pmBarack will decide!
Report Post »lexington_green
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:27pmi wonder if the citizens of our sovereign nation will be deciding anything for ourselves if this dude gets re-elected.
Report Post »Gregb
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:17pmunbelievable… it is written thousands of years ago that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel…
Report Post »get rid of this muslim wannabe president.
Wolfgang the Gray
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:36pmObama is indeed a traitor to this country and our allies. God is going to have a field day when BHO comes knocking at the pearly gates.
Report Post »MAX0O1
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:52pmI am with you. More important the LORD is with ISRAEL!
Report Post »kryptonite
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 10:35pm@WOLFGANG THE GRAY
Report Post »God is going to have a field day when BHO comes knocking at the pearly gates.
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The closest Barack will ever get to the pearly gates will be in his dreams — but that’s just an empty phrase. People in hell don’t have dreams.
chips1
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:17pmTrying to negotiate with Obama is like trying to negotiate with muslim terrorists. Same Same.
Report Post »AllLost
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:16pmThe American Jewish support for Obama has provided me with great insights. I am now seriously researching the German Jewish support for Hitler prior to his selection as chancellor
No, I am not equating Obama with Hitler. I am stating that Obama is bad fro the Jewish state and yet the Jews of America support him which is very strange to me.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:27pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zpYQJkBQp0&feature=related
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:31pmThey really are far removed from the hazards of being Jewish in much of the world. I cannot fathom how financially, they align with the democrats. Flies in the face of self interest. I believe with conviction that conservative Americans of any religious background are more in tune with modern Israel than are most American Jews. I find this very sad and unfortunate.
Report Post »Seabass82
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:32pmThat would be pretty interesting to know.
Report Post »MAX0O1
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:53pmI agree!
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:03pmALL: agree. Am sure there were many Jews who said that ” Hitler isn’t really as bad as people say. He really doesn’t mean to destroy the German Jews. I am not going to leave Germany, the home of my birth .”
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:15pmJust as in his 2008 Campaign he is telling the American people what he thinks they want to hear not what he actually believes and will really do if he’s re-elected.
Report Post »ChristinaP55
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:24pmAbsolutely correct!! It‘s one reason why I don’t believe a word that comes out of his mouth.
Report Post »He’s got to go!
bankerpapaw
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:14pmTell that to God.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:28pmThere you go!
Report Post »freedom4ever
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:31pmamen!
Report Post »Danthebugman
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:13pmSince when does this prez decide who, what, when, where, and why Jerusalem is the capitol of Israel?
This man is a lunatic and the closest thing to the “anti-christ” as ever has been. I am ashamed of this demander and chief. November…can’t come soon enough.
Nobama….go ahead and alienate the entire Jewish base, why don’t you?
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:12pmSo much for that law that Bill Clinton signed in the ’90s declaring the U.S. recognition that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital. 0bama has waved his magic wand once again saying that we do not recognize the capital nor the U.S. law. Must be nice to be the king.
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXT-nYHOLsU
Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:26pmIsn’t Auschwitz the capital? I’m sure Obama would agree.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:42pmThe Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 is a public law of the United States passed by the 104th Congress on October 23, 1995. It was passed for the purposes of initiating and funding the relocation of the Embassy of the United States in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, no later than May 31, 1999, and attempted to withhold 50 percent of the funds appropriated to the StateDepartment specifically for ‘‘Acquisition and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad’’ as allocated in fiscal year 1999 until the United States Embassy in Jerusalem had officially opened. The act also called for Jerusalem to remain an undivided city and for it to be recognized as the capital of the State of Israel. Israel’s declared capital is Jerusalem, but this is not internationally recognized, pending final status talks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Report Post »It does seem that other countries do not recognize it either.
Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:59pmHey, if Obama wanted to get Jewish support, he would simply move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:07pmMaybe someone can bring this up with Clinton when he sells his soul and comes to speak in Barack Obama’s behalf . How could he ? Guess it depends on more of that “ meaning of is is ” moment for old Bill. Selling his soul for this Marxist Obama. Wonder what threat / bribe the Chicago gang offered him ? Hillary as VP ?
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:13pm@barber2
Report Post »Wait…..he has a soul? I thought the heartless were also soulless. I know he doesn’t have any Nads, those are in Hillary’s purse.
Calimann83
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:28pm@RJ: that’s interesting, I need to read up about that. My question is what happened? because when I was there in 2008 the U.S. embassy was still very much in Tel Aviv.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:59pmCALIMANN83, As far as I can tell it has been in constant argument. As I recall, Clinton had his arm twisted to do the right thing (to borrow a favorite 0bama phrase) then I believe he dragged his feet on the funding. I have no idea what Bush did about it, if anything. I hope you enjoyed your visit. I’ve always wanted to visit Israel.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 10:05pmBARBER2, Undoubtedly 0bama has a clear cut reason for inviting Bubba on board for this position. He is simply buying Clinton off, giving him more political exposure, all while hoping that he keeps his big mouth shut. I don’t know, but Bill does tend to shoot from the hip quite often so, “0” might want to make sure that Axelhole, Carney(barker) or Vallerie better not piss off Hillary.
Report Post »The_Cabrito_Goat
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 11:51pm“No, we didn’t say their capital is somewhere else besides Jerusalem. We just annulled a law that said it was there, that’s all.”
I can see the WH running with this
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:10pmI thought most of the former presidents agreed that the U.S. Embassy should be moved to the capital of Isreal – Jerusalem. So what is it? Capital or not. Do they just say that and not really mean it?
Report Post »CatharineDenver
Posted on July 31, 2012 at 3:39pmWhen I was in Jerusalem in May, I took pictures of the Knesset (the Jewish House of Parliament). In the 1st week of May, the Australian flag was flying outside denoting what country was conducting business inside. So that is where they conduct international affairs.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:09pmI think I’ll go with the “opnion” of the Covenant Maker ….2 Chronicles chapt 6, 7 & 8
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:28pmYes, indeed!
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:06pmThe vile, evil, bottom-feeding administration opens another window of destruction. They are quite through in November. All hands on deck.
Report Post »Gregb
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:21pmI am praying that you are right and that Holder can not stop the correct people from enforcing voter registration in Florida and Texas
Report Post »lexington_green
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 8:32pmthey are already priming the pump in the propaganda machine that used to be called the press, claiming disenfranchisement of minorities, and that the koch brothers are going to buy the election – which will of course mandate our hero holder riding in to see if those bad repubs rigged the vote. yeah. what a bunch of class this guy exudes. we have to be ready to be brave in the face of some scary stuff that could happen here.
Report Post »DEFCON4
Posted on July 30, 2012 at 9:02pmIt’s Not the People Who Vote that Count ; It’s the People Who Count the Votes! –Josef Stalin
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