Likud Politicians Mock Obama AIPAC Speech

[Purveyor]

By Marc Israel Sellem

Israeli reactions to US President Barack Obama's speech at the AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington on Sunday were divided along party lines.

Deputy Negev and Galilee Development Minister Ayoub Kara (Likud) criticized Obama for saying that too much bluster played into Iranian hands and suggesting that it led to higher gas prices.

"There is a saying that it's easier to watch a fire from far away," Kara said. "We are facing an existential threat, not the US. If Israel doesn't bluster, the US will also be in danger, because Iran's missiles will reach them too. Israel is doing everything possible to keep the world safe, and it's unfortunate that the White House doesn't see things the way we see them here.".

Likud MK Danny Danon mocked Obama's promises to protect Israel's security. He said history had proven that Israel can rely only on itself.

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[larkrake]

1. So rely on yourself and stop sucking on the US teat!

The US doesn't owe you anything Danny boy.

[tibbiit]

2. exactly what I thought too Larkrake

tib

[GoCubsGo]

3. Yep.

If I were President Obama, my reaction would be, "If that's how you're going to be, then fine. You are on your own. Fight your own damn battles."

[Owlet]

4. "An ungrateful child is likened to a serpent at thy breast"

Just riffing on the 'teat' reference.

I think the quote is from Orestes, or maybe Lear. Too lazy to look it up.