Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk, High-Reward

[Coyote]

Netyanahu's unprecedented and deliberate attempt to influence and divide American politics along these lines for his own political gain is really not good. If his actions force us into another war I see no good coming out of this at all. The talks need to be given an opportunity to work. We don't need an Iran with nuclear power but we also don't need another Middle East war with OUR soldiers stuck in the middle because Netanyahu wants it.

Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk High-Reward Analysts Say NPR

The Republican congressional leadership responded by inviting Netanyahu — loudly critical of those talks — to give his own address to Congress in early March, ignoring usual protocol and surprising the White House with the plans.

Both the threat from Iran and relations with the U.S. are important issues in Israel. Meir Javedanfar, who teaches Iranian politics at Israel's Interdisciplinary Center says that if Netanyahu urges Congress to vote for sanctions against Iran now, he could undermine the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.

"Absolutely nobody in the state of Israel wants Iran to have a nuclear weapon for a nanosecond, nobody," says Javedanfar, but sabotaging the talks would be bad for Israel.

If new sanctions were to be imposed on Iran later, if talks clearly fail, he says that would help Israel by staying aligned with the international coalition involved in the talks.

The Risk

Netanyahu is taking a risk by pushing against the Obama administration in such a high-profile way, says Yaron Ezrahi, an emeritus professor of political science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Ezrahi worries that if negotiations with Iran fail, military action — even U.S. military action — could follow. Then, he says, Israel could be accused of undermining a diplomatic resolution.

"To involve Israel in the risk of being responsible — indirectly even — for an act of war by the United States is, I think, the utmost form of irresponsibility on the part of the Israeli leadership," Ezrahi says.

Many political watchers say another risk for Israel involves U.S. domestic politics. If the partisan way Netanyahu's speech was arranged splits congressional support for Israel along party lines, it could threaten the strong bipartisan backing Israel has long had.

On the other hand, a congressional speech on Iran two weeks before what could be a tight Israeli election could win Netanyahu votes back home, says analyst Eytan Gilboa of Israel's Bar-Ilan University.

Considering you are on the forefront of those who keep yammering away about how a person has to be a complete zealot like yourself by supporting absolutely everything Islamic, or else cannot be considered a proper "liberal", to accuse others of being divisive is about the most hypocritical display imaginable.

Funny how sanctions only to be enacted, if Iran doesn't agree dismantle it's nuclear program is an obstacle. I used to think this women Coyote was a simply a ignorant person. Now I believe she really is part of the Islamonazi propaganda machine.

You're an idiot.

I am a strong proponant of diplomacy first, and always have been. The current negotiations are delicate and both sides have time pressures from their respective governments. I don't see what the Republican Congress and Netanyahu is doing as being benificial. Naturally, you can't concieve of that.

Diplomacy without consequences is useless. You don't left sanctions that were working for nothing. You're diplomacy is giving away Czechoslovakia before WWII. it's "delicate" situation for you. Whats a few million Jews anyway?. Whats a nuclear arms race in the middle east.

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

 

[Judicial review]

Netyanahu's unprecedented and deliberate attempt to influence and divide American politics along these lines for his own political gain is really not good. If his actions force us into another war I see no good coming out of this at all. The talks need to be given an opportunity to work. We don't need an Iran with nuclear power but we also don't need another Middle East war with OUR soldiers stuck in the middle because Netanyahu wants it.

Netanyahu Speech To Congress Is High-Risk High-Reward Analysts Say NPR

The Republican congressional leadership responded by inviting Netanyahu — loudly critical of those talks — to give his own address to Congress in early March, ignoring usual protocol and surprising the White House with the plans.

Both the threat from Iran and relations with the U.S. are important issues in Israel. Meir Javedanfar, who teaches Iranian politics at Israel's Interdisciplinary Center says that if Netanyahu urges Congress to vote for sanctions against Iran now, he could undermine the ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.

"Absolutely nobody in the state of Israel wants Iran to have a nuclear weapon for a nanosecond, nobody," says Javedanfar, but sabotaging the talks would be bad for Israel.

If new sanctions were to be imposed on Iran later, if talks clearly fail, he says that would help Israel by staying aligned with the international coalition involved in the talks.

The Risk

Netanyahu is taking a risk by pushing against the Obama administration in such a high-profile way, says Yaron Ezrahi, an emeritus professor of political science at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Ezrahi worries that if negotiations with Iran fail, military action — even U.S. military action — could follow. Then, he says, Israel could be accused of undermining a diplomatic resolution.

"To involve Israel in the risk of being responsible — indirectly even — for an act of war by the United States is, I think, the utmost form of irresponsibility on the part of the Israeli leadership," Ezrahi says.

Many political watchers say another risk for Israel involves U.S. domestic politics. If the partisan way Netanyahu's speech was arranged splits congressional support for Israel along party lines, it could threaten the strong bipartisan backing Israel has long had.

On the other hand, a congressional speech on Iran two weeks before what could be a tight Israeli election could win Netanyahu votes back home, says analyst Eytan Gilboa of Israel's Bar-Ilan University.

Considering you are on the forefront of those who keep yammering away about how a person has to be a complete zealot like yourself by supporting absolutely everything Islamic, or else cannot be considered a proper "liberal", to accuse others of being divisive is about the most hypocritical display imaginable.

Funny how sanctions only to be enacted, if Iran doesn't agree dismantle it's nuclear program is an obstacle. I used to think this women Coyote was a simply a ignorant person. Now I believe she really is part of the Islamonazi propaganda machine.

You're an idiot.

I am a strong proponant of diplomacy first, and always have been. The current negotiations are delicate and both sides have time pressures from their respective governments. I don't see what the Republican Congress and Netanyahu is doing as being benificial. Naturally, you can't concieve of that.

Diplomacy without consequences is useless. You don't left sanctions that were working for nothing. You're diplomacy is giving away Czechoslovakia before WWII. it's "delicate" situation for you. Whats a few million Jews anyway?. Whats a nuclear arms race in the middle east.

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Why make an ICBM if they don't want a nuke? Anything that Iran has done to this point is now meaningless due to this news. Period.

 

[Jroc]

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Really? Sanctions in place? and you're the biggest islamonazi defender on the board. So to you it's about the poor muslims

U.S. to Award Iran 11.9 Billion Through End of Nuke Talks The Counter Jihad Report

 

[Coyote]

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Really? Sanctions in place? and you're the biggest islamonazi defender on the board. So to you it's about the poor muslims

U.S. to Award Iran 11.9 Billion Through End of Nuke Talks The Counter Jihad Report

I've never defended extremism, so keep making shit up - it's what you do best.

Why Iran Style Sanctions Worked Against Tehran And Why They Might Not Succeed with Moscow Brookings Institution
Crippled By Sanctions Iran s Economy Key In Nuclear Deal NPR
Sanctions have tangible consequences for Iranians

 

[Hossfly]

I can't see what all the fuss is about. Netanyahu and other Israeli PMs have been invited before to address a joint session of Congress and nobody had a miscarriage over it until the effing crybaby called POTUS started whining. Bibi has been warning the world for years about Iran and the world should step back and let Israel do what they have promised. It's gonna happen sooner or later anyhow.

 

[Jroc]

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Really? Sanctions in place? and you're the biggest islamonazi defender on the board. So to you it's about the poor muslims

U.S. to Award Iran 11.9 Billion Through End of Nuke Talks The Counter Jihad Report

I've never defended extremism, so keep making shit up - it's what you do best.

Why Iran Style Sanctions Worked Against Tehran And Why They Might Not Succeed with Moscow Brookings Institution
Crippled By Sanctions Iran s Economy Key In Nuclear Deal NPR
Sanctions have tangible consequences for Iranians

Lots of the Sanctions were lifted before the negotiations started genius 12 billion dollars worth

U.S. Eases Sanctions to Allow Good-Will Exchanges With Iran

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/w...allow-good-will-exchanges-with-iran.html?_r=0

 

[Coyote]

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Really? Sanctions in place? and you're the biggest islamonazi defender on the board. So to you it's about the poor muslims

U.S. to Award Iran 11.9 Billion Through End of Nuke Talks The Counter Jihad Report

I've never defended extremism, so keep making shit up - it's what you do best.

Why Iran Style Sanctions Worked Against Tehran And Why They Might Not Succeed with Moscow Brookings Institution
Crippled By Sanctions Iran s Economy Key In Nuclear Deal NPR
Sanctions have tangible consequences for Iranians

Lots of the Sanctions were lifted before the negotiations started genius 12 billion dollars worth

U.S. Eases Sanctions to Allow Good-Will Exchanges With Iran

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/w...allow-good-will-exchanges-with-iran.html?_r=0

"Lots"? The sanctions that were lifted were minor ones - not the big ones. From your link:

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which oversees the sanctions on Iran, said in a statement that it had cut the bureaucracy for obtaining exemptions in order to expedite the provision of health services, disaster relief, wildlife conservation and human rights projects in the country. Also authorized are “activities related to sports matches and events, the sponsorship of sports players, coaching, refereeing and training, in addition to other activities.”

 

[Jroc]

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Really? Sanctions in place? and you're the biggest islamonazi defender on the board. So to you it's about the poor muslims

U.S. to Award Iran 11.9 Billion Through End of Nuke Talks The Counter Jihad Report

I've never defended extremism, so keep making shit up - it's what you do best.

Why Iran Style Sanctions Worked Against Tehran And Why They Might Not Succeed with Moscow Brookings Institution
Crippled By Sanctions Iran s Economy Key In Nuclear Deal NPR
Sanctions have tangible consequences for Iranians

Lots of the Sanctions were lifted before the negotiations started genius 12 billion dollars worth

U.S. Eases Sanctions to Allow Good-Will Exchanges With Iran

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/w...allow-good-will-exchanges-with-iran.html?_r=0

"Lots"? The sanctions that were lifted were minor ones - not the big ones. From your link:

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which oversees the sanctions on Iran, said in a statement that it had cut the bureaucracy for obtaining exemptions in order to expedite the provision of health services, disaster relief, wildlife conservation and human rights projects in the country. Also authorized are “activities related to sports matches and events, the sponsorship of sports players, coaching, refereeing and training, in addition to other activities.”

Yeah 12 billion dollars minor

 

[Vigilante]

The consequences have been ongoing - the sanctions in place that are working and will remain in place until a resolution is reached. The sanctions have brought Iran to the table. Of course, you make it about "the Jews". That's the only car d you can pull.

No one wants a nuclear arms race in the Middle East. Israel already has nukes. No one - Arab or other - wants to see Iran with nukes. But the last thing we need is yet another war added to the current conflageration that is the Middle East today. You think that's a brilliant idea? Do you think THAT would really help Isreal's security situation? Opening up yet more fronts?

Really? Sanctions in place? and you're the biggest islamonazi defender on the board. So to you it's about the poor muslims

U.S. to Award Iran 11.9 Billion Through End of Nuke Talks The Counter Jihad Report

I've never defended extremism, so keep making shit up - it's what you do best.

Why Iran Style Sanctions Worked Against Tehran And Why They Might Not Succeed with Moscow Brookings Institution
Crippled By Sanctions Iran s Economy Key In Nuclear Deal NPR
Sanctions have tangible consequences for Iranians

Lots of the Sanctions were lifted before the negotiations started genius 12 billion dollars worth

U.S. Eases Sanctions to Allow Good-Will Exchanges With Iran

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/w...allow-good-will-exchanges-with-iran.html?_r=0

"Lots"? The sanctions that were lifted were minor ones - not the big ones. From your link:

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, which oversees the sanctions on Iran, said in a statement that it had cut the bureaucracy for obtaining exemptions in order to expedite the provision of health services, disaster relief, wildlife conservation and human rights projects in the country. Also authorized are “activities related to sports matches and events, the sponsorship of sports players, coaching, refereeing and training, in addition to other activities.”

Yeah 12 billion dollars minor

Coyote "POCKET CHANGE"...don't cha know!

 

[Penelope]

He has no right to come and address our congress without being invited by the President of the US. He needs to stay home and stay the hell out of our business. If he wants to attack Iran go ahead , but no he wants the US men to die before the Jews. I bet the Israelites didn't have to see the men come home from the Iraq war with torn off legs and arms,

time for Israel to fight on its own, it has lots of weapons and nukes. Leave us alone.

It's the Jews!!

He has no right to come and address our congress without being invited by the President of the US. He needs to stay home and stay the hell out of our business. If he wants to attack Iran go ahead , but no he wants the US men to die before the Jews. I bet the Israelites didn't have to see the men come home from the Iraq war with torn off legs and arms,

time for Israel to fight on its own, it has lots of weapons and nukes. Leave us alone.

It's the Jews!!

No. Quit pulling the effing anti-semite card. It's foreign interference in OUR politics.

How would you feel if it was an Iranian doing this?

What's Bibi going to do that interfers with OUR politics, besides telling HIS SIDE of the story, instead of the miscreant muslims side that the obomanation wants presented as U.S. policy?

There are appropriate channels for international heads of state to deal with other heads of state. This is gross interfering. I don't like it. I don't care WHO does it. Normally, Congress and the President would present a unified front on international affairs the fact that Congress is seeking to circumvent delicate negotiations by meeting with a head of state shortly before elections is not good. Netyanahu has no business interfering in OUR politics. I seriously doubt Israeli's would feel warm and fuzzy if Obama did the same to them.

No, it's not...because the idiot in the White House says so? There are 2 branches of government, EACH has the ability to act separate from the other...Obumble has said so, "He's got a pen and a phone!"

You know why he is doing this, its so the rich Zionist and AIPAC that pick our Pres. will go with the GOP , I think something will come up before Bibi comes, he will need to cancel for some reason.

You know why the Gop is in the maj. now, because most Dems do not vote in mid term elections, but they will be out there for the Presidential one, so bask in your glory while you got it, it will not last in my opinion.

 

[irosie91]

He has no right to come and address our congress without being invited by the President of the US. He needs to stay home and stay the hell out of our business. If he wants to attack Iran go ahead , but no he wants the US men to die before the Jews. I bet the Israelites didn't have to see the men come home from the Iraq war with torn off legs and arms,

time for Israel to fight on its own, it has lots of weapons and nukes. Leave us alone.

It's the Jews!!

No. Quit pulling the effing anti-semite card. It's foreign interference in OUR politics.

How would you feel if it was an Iranian doing this?

good question. I wouldn't mind. Long long ago---when I was a little girl (and still cute) ----I learned ----kinda it was drummed into my reluctant head-----the the US Federal
government is based in a wonderful system of
CHECKS AND BALANCES
---three separate divisions act with relative independence----
each BALANCING AND CHECKING the other

Executive --the president
Legislative ----congress
Judicial -----supreme court

they each could do things -----as they see fit. Some
people in congress invited Netanyahu to talk.......not shoot,
not behead, not drop bombs.........and he said "ok"
I know of no laws which make this situation a criminal offence.
He is going to talk -----at least I think that is the plan. How does a speech constitute interference? why are some people here so afraid? Most people will probably ignore him anyway. ------the response to this talk plan has been HYSTERICAL--------all the way from "kiss my noble ass----
I believe in negotiation -----because I am a superior person
and Netanyahu is going to demand attack"" to
"da joooos is going to force the US into war----because dey
got da moneeeeeey"
I wish the nuts would get brains and come up with something a bit original------this stuff is a replay of Goebbels
in the 1930s

 

[eagle1462010]

He has no right to come and address our congress without being invited by the President of the US. He needs to stay home and stay the hell out of our business. If he wants to attack Iran go ahead , but no he wants the US men to die before the Jews. I bet the Israelites didn't have to see the men come home from the Iraq war with torn off legs and arms,

time for Israel to fight on its own, it has lots of weapons and nukes. Leave us alone.

It's the Jews!!

No. Quit pulling the effing anti-semite card. It's foreign interference in OUR politics.

How would you feel if it was an Iranian doing this?

What's Bibi going to do that interfers with OUR politics, besides telling HIS SIDE of the story, instead of the miscreant muslims side that the obomanation wants presented as U.S. policy?

There are appropriate channels for international heads of state to deal with other heads of state. This is gross interfering. I don't like it. I don't care WHO does it. Normally, Congress and the President would present a unified front on international affairs the fact that Congress is seeking to circumvent delicate negotiations by meeting with a head of state shortly before elections is not good. Netyanahu has no business interfering in OUR politics. I seriously doubt Israeli's would feel warm and fuzzy if Obama did the same to them.

Obama has openly ditched Bibi...................he knows it serves no purpose to approach him, although he knows that under the DIplomatic side of the equation he must........................

So, he has agreed to see Congress to push his agenda as he hopes to get Congress to pressure Obubble for support. I see nothing wrong with that..............and the last time he spoke here............OBUBBLE didn't even show up for his speech..............went to Europe or something while Bibi talked to Congress.............

That was an INSULT TO BIBI by Obama. That was not showing PROPER DIPLOMACY by our current administration.

I welcome BIbi to our country, and I'm glad he is going to speak to our Congress..............Israel is a vital ally in the Middle East and they are ALWAYS WELCOME HERE IN MY BOOK.

 

[eagle1462010]

Congress invites Netanyahu for Iran speech Obama blindsided Reuters

Congress invites Netanyahu for Iran speech, Obama blindsided


(Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Wednesday invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress on Iran without consulting President Barack Obama, and the White House questioned whether protocol had been violated.

Setting up a diplomatic showdown on an issue that has sharply divided Obama and congressional Republicans, Boehner announced the invitation the day after Obama pledged in his State of the Union address to veto Iran sanctions legislation being developed in Congress.

An Israeli official said Netanyahu, whose relationship with Obama has often been tense, was looking into the possibility of meeting with Obama when he comes to Washington to address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 11.

 

[irosie91]

DA JOOOO IS GONNNNA TALLLKKK In fact-----he could have asked people in New York City to do a Valentine's day
parade-----or street fair-----and given a speech there. This thing could have been done discreetly------as on "oh look---there's
Netanyahu-----ya got something to say bibi"? How about an
appearance on Saturday Nite live? would that have been
ok?

 

[eagle1462010]

BIbi was invited as one poster has already stated..................

Should Bibi snub Congress by refusing to attend..............They asked him to address Congress and not the other way around.

Nuke development in Iran is a very serious issue to Israel..........If they ever think they are close to getting the bomb..............THEY WILL ATTACK IRAN..................BANK ON IT.......................

They would rather not have to do so..................so they always pressure the International community to do something about it...................as is the case here...............

and as usual..............the Sanctions imposed on Iran will NOT stop them from seeking the weapon they have so long strove for..................forcing the IDF to again take possible action against them.

 

[Penelope]

BiBi is a hawk and wants to fight, Obama is not and want to negotiate. BiBi wants done to Iran what was done to Iraq and now Syria and look at the mess. Russia will step up if Bibi attacks Iran or the US, be sure of this, so will China. Bibi is dangerous.

 

[irosie91]

I have a wonderful idea------in order to BALANCE----Netanyahu's talk to congress-------they should invite
CALIPH BIG BAD BAGHDADDY in to address congress.

 

[irosie91]

BiBi is a hawk and wants to fight, Obama is not and want to negotiate. BiBi wants done to Iran what was done to Iraq and now Syria and look at the mess. Russia will step up if Bibi attacks Iran or the US, be sure of this, so will China. Bibi is dangerous.

can someone help me out here? Did pnelooopie just write that
Netanyahu might attack the US???

 

[Penelope]

BiBi is a hawk and wants to fight, Obama is not and want to negotiate. BiBi wants done to Iran what was done to Iraq and now Syria and look at the mess. Russia will step up if Bibi attacks Iran or the US, be sure of this, so will China. Bibi is dangerous.

can someone help me out here? Did pnelooopie just write that
Netanyahu might attack the US???

He wouldn't have the guts, he wants us to attack Iran, like Iraq and now Syria.

 

[Penelope]

He has no right to come and address our congress without being invited by the President of the US. He needs to stay home and stay the hell out of our business. If he wants to attack Iran go ahead , but no he wants the US men to die before the Jews. I bet the Israelites didn't have to see the men come home from the Iraq war with torn off legs and arms,

time for Israel to fight on its own, it has lots of weapons and nukes. Leave us alone.

Bibi is coming here on a vacation, not to lead a coup on Obozo.

No Boner is the one leading the coup and Bibi is just one plan to show AIPAC and the rich Zionist how the GOP loves Israel.