Obama and Israel

I am having an internal conflict....mostly its internal because all my friends are raging liberals and i fear being stoned to death by verbalizing my true feelings regarding Obama and his politics with Israel. But today my friends, my heart was filled with the courage of a lion...a big lion...maybe a lioness....whichever one is more ferocious....ok, moving on.

Anyways, I'm a moderate republican. Im fiscally conservative because i love money, and im socially liberal, because i love freedom and partying and the freedom to party. But I did not vote for obama, and this is why i have not shared my real name with this blog. Not voting for Obama is a social no no amongst the people I surround myself with.

So, my main issue is Israel. I think it is important for the United States to align itself with innovative, productive free states, and Israel is a prime example of that. Even if I cant convince my tree loving friends to support Israel politically, at least I can always point out Israel's strengths with green technology and social liberalism.

Now, I realize that the Bush administration kinda killed it for us Israel supporters. It seems that anything Bush did, people want Obama to do the opposite - which is a way is a good thing. I'm all for change. The country obviously needs change- and generally speaking I think Obama is doing a good job. Hope is important, and he is instilling that every day with his continual push for growth and prosperity in our nation. I literally have ONE bone to pick with Obama...whats with snubbing Israel?

So the Cairo speech - infamous, and an all around good effort. The muslim world hates us (thanks Dubs) and that needs to change. We are suppose to be an inclusive and accepting country - and that means accepting EVERYONE - I dont really care what religion they are, what they're political views are, i dont care if they hate me - america is about welcoming people of all cultures and all backgrounds - thats what makes this country great. - but why in Cairo? That speech could have easily been given in a country where its citizens are not under the oppression of dictator. (yes i realize we support this dictator, but i am by no means saying thats right). Pakistan is a perfect example. Thats an official Isalamic State operates as a federal republic and has a legitimate government. He could have easily given the speech there.

But that aside- I think the speech put faith in the Islamic community - mending our ties with Muslims around the world. GOOD. GOOD. I LIIIIKE THIS. but what about Israel?

Obama is being freaking COLD to Israel. Freeze the settlements he says...um....ok, quite frankly Israelis dont care about the settlements, so sure freeze them - but for your information (to those of you who think its trendy to hate on israel) all two state agreements that have EVER been drafted have included those settlements in an Israeli state. Additionally, its like he just hates netanyahu. Obamas middle east policies need to be revamped. This whole Iran thing? yah, hows that going big guy?
and whats with implying that Israel exists as a consequence of guilt following the holocaust? israel exists because of struggle and zionism; nothing has ever, EVER just been given to the jews. So should Obama start handing out love now? I mean, lets not twist his arm, quite frankly Israel is used to being on its own. (although the US has already been a friend to Israel, and was the first to acknowledge it, 11 minutes after it was created, it wasnt until Clinton that Israel gained a strong friendship with the US).

basically, what i'm saying is israel can handle it, but give us a little credit. we're not bad guys you know. We want peace just as much as anyone else. and we're willing to compromise and work to get there. but how about a little support? how about a little sympathy? its just trendy all of a sudden to vilianize israel.

anyways those are my thoughts on that. take it or leave it. i dont care .