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Mon Jul 27, 2015, 11:42 PM

Jul 2015

http://thinkprogress.org/security/2010/06/11/102026/schumer-strangle-gaza-economically/

SCHUMER: The Palestinian people still don’t believe in the Jewish state, in a two-state solution. More do than before, but a majority still do not. Their fundamental view is, the Europeans treated the Jews badly and gave them our land — this is Palestinian thinking […] They don’t believe in the Torah, in David […] You have to force them to say Israel is here to stay. The boycott of Gaza to me has another purpose — obviously the first purpose is to prevent Hamas from getting weapons by which they will use to hurt Israel — but the second is actually to show the Palestinians that when there’s some moderation and cooperation, they can have an economic advancement. When there’s total war against Israel, which Hamas wages, they’re going to get nowhere. And to me, since the Palestinians in Gaza elected Hamas, while certainly there should be humanitarian aid and people not starving to death, to strangle them economically until they see that’s not the way to go, makes sense.

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Schumer has decided to vote NO on Iran deal: NYC local news [View all] geek tragedy Jul 2015 OP

OK... malokvale77 Jul 2015 #1

I'm not going to be voting for Schumer again, that's for damn sure. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #12

If the Iran deal fails, the writing is clearly on the wall that the MIC wants a war with Iran for RKP5637 Jul 2015 #2

Schumer never met a war in the Middle East he didn't like. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #5

Except they never rebuild. CrispyQ Jul 2015 #52

Schumer has a problem knowing which person should be telling him what to do... MrMickeysMom Jul 2015 #3

Unconvincing opinion based on nothing new. What Schumer said is what I believe. On the fence. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #4

As someone who's had him as my Senator for 16 years, he never takes long to make up his mind. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #33

The title of the OP is misleading. People should definitely call or write and encourage him to vote still_one Jul 2015 #62

Clearly He Is More Interested In His Career And Himself Than... global1 Jul 2015 #6

No, he's voting his conscience. He likes war and he ALWAYS votes how geek tragedy Jul 2015 #8

I hope Senate Dems are never so stupid to replace Reid with Schumer. malokvale77 Jul 2015 #31

I hope it survives Nite Owl Jul 2015 #7

Senate could vote 70-30 to override Obama's veto. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #9

Personal opinion/forecast or, ????? TIA DonViejo Jul 2015 #15

With Harry Reid's replacement lining up for war and against the geek tragedy Jul 2015 #25

Every Democrat who votes against this deal PhilosopherKing Jul 2015 #10

Schumer likes wars that kill lots of Muslims. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #13

BS oberliner Jul 2015 #24

Have you ever seen Schumer express any remorse over Iraqis the US has killed geek tragedy Jul 2015 #28

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Have you read the text of the agreement? JDPriestly Jul 2015 #65

The agreement is not perfect but it is vastly preferable geek tragedy Jul 2015 #67

Agree. n/t Greybnk48 Jul 2015 #23

Apparently not. merrily Jul 2015 #82

What a shocker BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #11

I know, right? Everyone knows he's going to vote against it. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #16

He's milking the moment, too BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #17

Joe Manchin is voting with Obama on this. Joe Manchin. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #18

Voting against it is not a surprise...if anybody has followed his major votes nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #14

Schumer is every bad thing claimed re: Clinton. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #19

Double down on voting at the behest of a foreign power nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #32

He thinks God chose him to protect Israel from Obama. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #38

Now triple down on this nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #42

Most American Jews support diplomacy with Iran and oppose a war. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #46

So you are still doubling down on him taking orders from a foreign power nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #48

Taking orders? No. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #49

From the ADL nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #51

The vast majority of American Jews place the well-being of the US geek tragedy Jul 2015 #53

So in the end he is taking orders from a foreign power nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #54

He claims he's taking orders from a higher power. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #55

Oy nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #56

Quoting his own words and record is out of bounds? nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #57

Claiming he is taking orders from a foreign power (in Tel Aviv ) is nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #58

No, he thinks GOD is telling him how to vote. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #59

Whatever Geek nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author 6chars Jul 2015 #83

Yup nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #92

"Gawd" is central to a ton of politicians beliefs, but must not be mentioned in any polite discussion. Fred Sanders Jul 2015 #87

Maybe he is voting his own conscience. In my view, that is the likely explanation. JDPriestly Jul 2015 #68

It is. And his own conscience favors war with Iran. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #70

The title of this OP is a complete lie oberliner Jul 2015 #20

CBS is reporting that he has made up his mind but is pretending to be undecided. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #26

That is bullshit. I mean CBS is bullshit. I read that article, and nowhere does it say how he will still_one Jul 2015 #63

It's about damage control with Schumer. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #64

That is YOUR conclusion, it isn't a fact. Schumer has been elected by the people in New York. I still_one Jul 2015 #66

Who didn't already know that? AIPAC owned and operated. nt kelliekat44 Jul 2015 #21

I know I'm gonna be an outlier ericson00 Jul 2015 #22

"Polls show both large support for the deal, but also a willingness to use force BeyondGeography Jul 2015 #30

That's a joke right? malokvale77 Jul 2015 #39

I'm not a fan of hyperbole ericson00 Jul 2015 #44

Your whole post was hyperbole. (nt) malokvale77 Jul 2015 #50

"...not very good..."???? Iggo Jul 2015 #91

Say hello to the new Leader of the Democratic Senators. Marie Marie Jul 2015 #27

Hopefully this treachery and disloyalty will cost him that. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #29

Disgusting. H2O Man Jul 2015 #34

Remember this? geek tragedy Jul 2015 #35

He has been consistent H2O Man Jul 2015 #40

No surprise there Egnever Jul 2015 #36

Not that it will make a damn bit of difference, but I will be Laurian Jul 2015 #37

Thank you. H2O Man Jul 2015 #45

Schumer is the guy Harry Reid has picked to follow him as Senate Democratic leader. n/t PoliticAverse Jul 2015 #43

Hopefully not too late to revise that endorsement. nt geek tragedy Jul 2015 #47

Where does it say he is going to vote NO on the Iran deal? I don't see it in the article. What did still_one Jul 2015 #61

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"sources". Sources told the NY Times that criminal charges were filed against Hillary on her still_one Jul 2015 #71

No one expects Schumer to vote for the deal. geek tragedy Jul 2015 #72

She called me on it by the way nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #73

I think Ms. Sullivan"s conclusion sums it up nicely still_one Jul 2015 #74

Yup, and they can be good at times nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #75

It was, and I am sure it motivated to elevate their stature since they are trying for a comeback still_one Jul 2015 #77

It's not going to cost him anything--Obama will veto, and they don't have the votes to override. MADem Jul 2015 #76

as long as there are not enough votes to over-ride the veto, which I do not think there will be. I still_one Jul 2015 #78

It's no secret that Schumer is the guy who runs and holds Israel's hand when we have to take a MADem Jul 2015 #81

indeed 6chars Jul 2015 #84

I think everybody is reading htis wrong. Schumer is getting a free pass because BlueStreak Jul 2015 #79

I hope it's not true, but if it is I'm disappointed davidpdx Jul 2015 #80

Schumer has decided to vote YES on Iran deal: NYC local news lamp_shade Jul 2015 #85

Ah after reading in full the linked story nadinbrzezinski Jul 2015 #93

Post removed Post removed Jul 2015 #86

His $pon$or$ have spoken. hobbit709 Jul 2015 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author Skinner Jul 2015 #89

Quelle Surprise! marmar Jul 2015 #90